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John Bolton's 2020 Book May Be Evidence That US Is Plotting Against Tehran, Says Iranian Foreign Minister Zarif

Annabelle Alonzo | Jul 07 2020, 06:28AM EDT

On Sunday, Foreign Minister Javad Zarif told the Iranian parliament that John Bolton's 2020 Book could be evidence that Trump's Maximum Pressure Strategy is designed to radically overthrow the...

Sinovac’s Chinese COVID-19 Vaccine Enters Last Phase III Clinical Trial

Guneet Bhatia | Jul 07 2020, 04:10AM EDT

China's Sinovac Biotech will soon start Phase III clinical trials for its COVID-19 vaccine in Brazil, the company said in a statement on Monday, July 6.

China Forms New Political Taskforce To Safeguard National Security

Vianne Burog | Jul 07 2020, 01:09AM EDT

China has launched a special task force to safeguard its political system amid the backlash over Beijing’s poor handling of the pandemic and the violent protests in Hong Kong.

Two Indian COVID-19 Vaccines Receive Nod For Human Trials

Guneet Bhatia | Jul 07 2020, 12:06AM EDT

The Indian coronavirus vaccines dubbed “Covaxin” and “ZyCov-D” has received approval from the Drug Controller General of India for human testing.

Inner Mongolian City Is Taking Precautions Against Suspected Case Of Bubonic Plague

Annabelle Alonzo | Jul 06 2020, 12:30PM EDT

In a city of China's Inner Mongolian region, authorities have placed control measures after a hospital reported a suspected case of bubonic plague in a local herdsman.

239 Scientists Suspecting Airborne Transmission Of Coronavirus Write To WHO

Guneet Bhatia | Jul 06 2020, 01:02AM EDT

More than 200 scientists from different parts of the world have urged the World Health Organization (WHO) to look into the airborne transmission of the novel coronavirus that they suspect could be...

Stop Hate For Profit Campaign May Hit YouTube Next, But Here's The Catch

Vianne Burog | Jul 03 2020, 05:42AM EDT

YouTube could be the next to get swept up in the massive advertising boycott that started earlier this month.

Philippines' Anti-Terror Bill Set To Lapse Into Law Next Week

Vianne Burog | Jul 03 2020, 05:37AM EDT

An anti-terror bill as problematic as Beijing’s national security law for Hong Kong is set to lapse into law in the Philippines next week.

Over 90% Of Remdesivir World Supply Bought By US, Little Left To Other Countries

Annabelle Alonzo | Jul 01 2020, 10:23AM EDT

The United States has finalized a purchasing deal with Gilead Sciences to acquire more than 90% of the global stock of Remdesivir which is the only proven treatment for COVID-19.

COVID-19 May Indirectly Kill 250,000 Babies Over The Next Six Months

Vianne Burog | Jul 01 2020, 05:34AM EDT

A new study has revealed that 250,000 babies and young children may die indirectly due to COVID-19.

National Security Law Gives Chinese Authorities Power To Try Hong Kong Citizens In Beijing

Vianne Burog | Jul 01 2020, 05:14AM EDT

A senior Chinese official has revealed that Hong Kong’s legal system cannot implement the laws of the mainland under the highly controversial national security law.

New Strain Of Virus Found In China Pigs Has Pandemic Potential

Vianne Burog | Jul 01 2020, 02:54AM EDT

Health experts are keeping tabs on a new strain of flu in China. The new virus is carried by pigs and exhibits traits of the 2009 swine flu and 1918 pandemic flu.

US Decries China's National Security Law For Hong Kong

Annabelle Alonzo | Jun 30 2020, 09:58PM EDT

A National Security Law for Hong Kong has come into force after it was passed by China on Tuesday. Strongly decried by critics who said that the new legislation violates Beijing's international...

Newly Discovered Swine Flu Virus In China Can Potentially Trigger Another Pandemic

Guneet Bhatia | Jun 30 2020, 04:32AM EDT

One of the lengthiest studies in China has recently identified a new type of Swine flu virus that has the potential to cause a pandemic similar to the novel coronavirus.

China Passes National Security Law

Vianne Burog | Jun 30 2020, 01:17AM EDT

China passed the controversial national security law on Tuesday, less than 40 days since Chinese lawmakers proposed the legislation for Hong Kong.

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