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December 31, 2020

Indonesia nurse suspended after having sex with COVID-19 patient

A male nurse in Indonesia has been suspended after admitting that he stripped off his personal protective equipment to have sex in a toilet with a man infected with COVID-19, according to reports.

December 30, 2020

China clamping down on research into origins of COVID-19 pandemic

More than a year after the first known COVID-19 cases broke out in China, Beijing is clamping down on research into the pandemic’s origins, while actively promoting fringe theories that it could have originated outside the country.

December 28, 2020

How the coronavirus pandemic is changing New Year's Eve celebrations across the world

The lack of public gatherings has forced some cities to be more creative as to how they celebrate, with some cities seeing private groups fund fireworks displays of their own.

December 24, 2020

COVID outbreak in South Korea possibly linked to apartment ventilation system

The coronavirus may have spread through the ventilation system at an apartment complex in South Korea where several residents from different households became infected, according to a study.

December 22, 2020

Is the ICC corrupted by China?

The International Criminal Court (ICC) rejected to open an investigation into the mounting allegations of genocide against the Uighur Muslims in China, meaning the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has a free hand to continue what it deems "re-education" camps – for now. 

December 21, 2020

UK's new coronavirus strain leads these countries to close their borders

Countries have moved quickly to establish travel restrictions as the facts about the new variant are still unknown.

December 20, 2020

Concern among Muslims over halal status of COVID-19 vaccine

As companies race to develop a COVID-19 vaccine and countries scramble to secure doses, questions about the use of pork products — banned by some religious groups — has raised concerns about the possibility of disrupted immunization campaigns.

December 14, 2020

US sanctions could further strain relations with NATO ally Turkey amid Biden transition: analysts

The State Department announced Monday that the U.S. is imposing sanctions on Turkey over its acquisition of Russian S-400 air missile defense system, which could further strain relations with the longtime NATO ally as President-elect Joe Biden prepares to take office, analysts say.

December 13, 2020

Leaked Chinese Communist Party records show CCP members employed in senior, specialist and advisory positions

In a coordinated effort lasting more than a decade, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) used a recruitment agency to infiltrate British, Australian, and U.S. consulates in Shanghai. 

December 13, 2020

Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai denied bail as Pompeo tweets support

Jimmy Lai, the 73-year-old Hong Kong media tycoon and advocate for democracy, was denied bail Saturday after being charged the previous day under the semi-autonomous Chinese territory's new national security law.