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Pro-democracy lawmaker Eddie Chu (bottom C) is surrounded by security as he and other pro-democracy lawmakers scuffle with pro-Beijing lawmakers at the House Committeess election of chairpersons. (AFP)

Hong Kong legislature plunges into chaotic scuffles again

Pro-Beijing lawmakers on Monday took control of a key committee, leading to debate on a bill criminalising abuse of...

18 May 2020 1:41 PM IST

Members of the Israeli police talk to people at the gated house of the Chinese ambassador where he was found dead, in Herzliya. (AFP)

Chinese ambassador to Israel found dead at home: Police

Initial reports say staff had found Du dead in his bed and that there were no signs of violence

17 May 2020 3:49 PM IST

A scoop of tear gas flavor ice cream, in Hong Kong. (AP)

Hong Kong shop offers 'tear gas' ice cream in solidarity to...

More than 16,000 rounds of tear gas were fired during the protests, according to Hong Kong authorities

15 May 2020 10:11 AM IST

Dark clouds envelop the skies as workers fold a billboard to prepare for the coming of typhoon Vongfong in Manila. (AP)

Strong typhoon slams into pandemic-hit Philippines

Authorities evacuate tens of thousands of people while trying to avoid the virus risks of overcrowding emergency...

14 May 2020 3:47 PM IST

People walk on a street next to a stay home notice as a preventive measure against the COVID-19 coronavirus in Tokyo. (AFP)

Has Japan dodged the coronavirus bullet?

With infections sharply down, Japanese government is now hoping to lift the state of emergency declared in most of the...

14 May 2020 9:55 AM IST

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South Korea raises age of sexual consent from 13 to 16

Previously, teenagers aged 13 or older were held to be legally capable of consenting to sex, resulting in controversial...

13 May 2020 11:53 AM IST

China says it is not yet the time to relax coronavirus measures

China says it is not yet the time to relax coronavirus measures

Wuhan on Monday reported its first cluster of coronavirus infections since a lockdown on the city

12 May 2020 2:10 PM IST

Japan plans to approve its first coronavirus antigen testing kits on Wednesday. (AFP Photo)

Japan to approve its first coronavirus antigen test kits

Antigen tests scan for proteins that can be found on or inside a virus

12 May 2020 1:39 PM IST

An empty Indonesian airport during the coronavirus lockdown. (AFP)

Coronavirus lockdown: 'Rice ATMs' come to the rescue of hungry...

Coronavirus outbreak has caused millions to lose their jobs in Southeast Asia's largest economy.

12 May 2020 10:28 AM IST

Local official sacked as COVID-19 epicentre Wuhan reports six new cases. (AFP Photo)

Official sacked for poor management after new Covid19 cases reported...

All the cases were reported in the Sanmin residential community, which is under the jurisdiction of Changqing Street

11 May 2020 4:26 PM IST

Mickey and Minnie Mouse take the stage in a reopening ceremony for Disneyland in Shanghai as the theme park reopened. (AP)

China reopens Shanghai Disneyland

China has allowed shops and offices to reopen but is keeping cinemas, bars, karaoke parlors and other businesses closed

11 May 2020 1:47 PM IST

Visitors wearing protective face masks at the capitals popular tourist spot of Temple of Heaven in Beijing. (AP)

Wuhan reports first coronavirus cluster since lifting of lockdown

The new infections add a layer of caution to efforts to lower coronavirus-related restrictions across China

11 May 2020 11:41 AM IST