Asia

North Korea defectors apologize for rumor about Kim’s death

Two defector-turned-lawmakers in South Korea have apologized for publicly raising suspicions over the health of Kim Jong-un after a recent appearance by the North Korean leader ended global speculation about his well-being. Thae Yong-ho, who won a parliamentary seat during last month’s general elections, in a statement on Monday apologized …

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India lockdown extended for two more weeks

The national coronavirus lockdown in India has been extended beyond 4 May for another two weeks. New guidelines, outlined on Friday, update the country’s designated red, green, and orange zoning system. Red zones are considered hotspots, while considerable relaxations will be permitted in areas considered less dangerous. India has been …

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India records highest daily jump in coronavirus deaths

India has seen its highest jump in deaths related to the novel coronavirus in a 24-hour period following its highest daily increase, the Health Ministry says. A total of 73 people affected by the virus had died since Tuesday morning, taking the country-wide toll to 1,007. The Wednesday daily increase …

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Multiple casualties as bomb attack hits near Afghan capital

A bomb attack has left three people dead and 15 others injured near the Afghan capital, Kabul. “A suicide bomber detonated his explosives among civilians in the Reshkhor area of Char Asiab district of Kabul on Wednesday morning,” Afghan Interior Ministry spokesman Tariq Arian said. Char Asiab is approximately 11 …

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China slams US ‘barefaced lies’ over virus handling

China has accused American politicians of telling “barefaced lies” in the time of the coronavirus pandemic, after US President Donald Trump threatened to seek damages from Beijing for the outbreak. China’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Geng Shuang made the comment at a press briefing in Beijing on Tuesday, stressing that the …

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