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Anyone breaking Singapore’s virus rules won’t get second chance 27 Feb 2020 - 10:24 am

Singapore’s warnings that it will take strong action against people who break special rules to counter the spread of coronavirus aren’t just empty...

New battle between old Malaysian rivals Mahathir and Anwar 27 Feb 2020 - 10:19 am

Kuala Lumpur: The political chaos Mahathir Mohamad, 94, plunged Malaysia into this week by resigning as prime minister has turned into a new...

Kuwait to shut down schools and universities for two weeks 27 Feb 2020 - 10:06 am

Kuwait: Studying will be suspended for two weeks at schools and universities in throughout Kuwait starting on March 1st due to the novel...

China to send 'duck army' to help Pakistan fight locusts 27 Feb 2020 - 09:55 am

Beijing: China is planning to dispatch a 100,000-strong army of ducks to help Pakistan combat a massive locust infestation, a local newspaper reported...

With revenues falling, India's taxmen rake up three-year-old demonetization cases 27 Feb 2020 - 09:46 am

Mumbai: Indian jewellers have received surprise tax notices asking them to turn over money they made from customers who scrambled to buy gold...

US commission demands India act after religious riots that killed 27 26 Feb 2020 - 11:34 pm

Washington: A US government commission on Wednesday faulted India's response to deadly communal riots in New Delhi and urged the government to take...

Human rights lawyers baton-charged by Delhi police 26 Feb 2020 - 11:34 pm

New Delhi: Tension continues in riot-affected areas of the Indian capital New Delhi, with police on Wednesday allegedly braking up another protest in...

Georgia reports first coronavirus case in the country 26 Feb 2020 - 11:34 pm

TBILISI: Georgia on Wednesday reported the first case of coronavirus in the country. Health minister Ekaterine Tikaradze said an infected Georgian citizen, who...

Which countries are affected by coronavirus in Europe? 26 Feb 2020 - 11:34 pm

Madrid: With governments scrambling to contain a slew of coronavirus cases popping up across Europe, here is an overview of the countries affected,...

Pakistan confirms first two cases of coronavirus 26 Feb 2020 - 09:08 pm

Karachi: Pakistan has detected its first two cases of novel coronavirus, a public health advisor to Prime Minister Imran Khan tweeted Wednesday, days...

Death toll rises to 24 from Delhi riots during Trump trip 26 Feb 2020 - 07:58 pm

NEW DELHI: At least 24 people were killed and 189 injured in three days of clashes in New Delhi that coincided with U.S....

Ethiopia asks US to postpone final talks on Blue Nile dam 26 Feb 2020 - 06:42 pm

ADDIS ABABA: Ethiopia has asked the United States to postpone what was expected to be the final round of talks on the giant...

Biden nabs Clyburn endorsement before South Carolina primary 26 Feb 2020 - 06:42 pm

NORTH CHARLESTON: U.S. Rep. Jim Clyburn, the highest-ranking black member of Congress and the kingmaker of South Carolina's Democratic political orbit, on Wednesday...

Why EU doesn't want to give Brexit Britain plain trade deal 26 Feb 2020 - 06:42 pm

BRUSSELS: Britain and the European Union will launch talks next Monday on a new post-Brexit partnership due to start in 2021, but the...

Slovenia anti-migrant party leader nominated as PM 26 Feb 2020 - 06:42 pm

Ljubljana: The leader of an anti-migrant party was nominated Wednesday as prime minister of Slovenia, setting him on track for a return to...

UN rights boss expected in China, including restive Xinjiang region, this year 26 Feb 2020 - 06:42 pm

GENEVA: China expects U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet to visit this year, including its restive Xinjiang region, its ambassador in...

Concern over Italian fans' visit to France after virus outbreak 26 Feb 2020 - 05:59 pm

Paris: French politicians voiced concerns Wednesday about fans of Italian side Juventus travelling to Lyon for a Champions League football match due to...