Asia & Pacific – Page 51 – THE OVAL CIRCLE

China releases first photos from Mars rover Zhurong as it successfully lands on red planet (PHOTOS)

Posted on May 21, 2021May 21, 2021By Editor

The China National Space Administration (CNSA) has published images taken by the Martian rover Zhurong during the landing process of the country’s first Mars exploration, the Tianwen-1 mission. … Read More >China releases first photos from Mars rover Zhurong as it successfully lands on red planet (PHOTOS)

China ‘deeply concerned’ about forced labor revelations in US after Indian workers file suit alleging abuse

Posted on May 21, 2021May 21, 2021By Editor

The Chinese Foreign Ministry has raised concerns over forced labor practices in the US after media outlets reported that hundreds of Indians had been recruited to build a Hindu temple in New Jersey at a rate of $1.20 an hour. … Read More >China ‘deeply concerned’ about forced labor revelations in US after Indian workers file suit alleging abuse

Beijing says US ‘deliberately disrupting’ peace after American warship sails through Taiwan Strait

Posted on May 21, 2021May 21, 2021By Editor

China has accused Washington of goading Taiwanese secessionists into action after a US warship sailed through the Taiwan Strait, in what the Pentagon deemed a “routine” freedom of navigation transit. … Read More >Beijing says US ‘deliberately disrupting’ peace after American warship sails through Taiwan Strait

270 doctors killed by second Covid-19 wave in India as overall medic death toll reaches almost 1,000

Posted on May 21, 2021May 21, 2021By Editor

At least 270 doctors in India have died during the current wave of the pandemic, the Indian Medical Association (IMA) said on Tuesday. The announcement came on the same day India’s confirmed coronavirus cases surpassed 25 million. … Read More >270 doctors killed by second Covid-19 wave in India as overall medic death toll reaches almost 1,000

15,000 Myanmar refugees flee to India as violent clashes rage amid post-coup crackdown

Posted on May 21, 2021May 21, 2021By Editor

The number of Myanmar citizens seeking refuge in India has risen to more than 15,000, an Indian government official confirmed, as violent clashes amid the junta’s post-coup crackdown continue throughout the country. … Read More >15,000 Myanmar refugees flee to India as violent clashes rage amid post-coup crackdown

High levels of Viagra discovered in the sewers underneath Seoul’s nightlife district

Posted on May 21, 2021May 21, 2021By Editor

Scientists investigating the use of erectile dysfunction drugs in South Korea have found high traces of them in the sewers of Seoul’s nightlife area on weekends, raising concerns about whether they’re being illegally distributed. … Read More >High levels of Viagra discovered in the sewers underneath Seoul’s nightlife district

Singapore approves Pfizer Covid-19 jab for use in children as it opts to close schools amid coronavirus spike

Posted on May 21, 2021May 21, 2021By Editor

Singaporean health authorities have approved Pfizer’s coronavirus jab for use among children aged 12 to 15. The move comes as the country closed schools over fears that new Covid-19 strains are more dangerous for children. … Read More >Singapore approves Pfizer Covid-19 jab for use in children as it opts to close schools amid coronavirus spike

Terrified onlookers flee as Chinese skyscraper wobbles, triggering evacuation (VIDEOS)

Posted on May 21, 2021May 21, 2021By Editor

The occupants of a skyscraper in China’s southern city of Shenzhen were ordered to vacate the building after it began to shake, creating chaos in the surrounding streets. Officials say no earthquake was detected in the city. … Read More >Terrified onlookers flee as Chinese skyscraper wobbles, triggering evacuation (VIDEOS)

Thailand battles rising Covid cases, as prison infection clusters send cases to record high

Posted on May 20, 2021May 20, 2021By Editor

Thailand saw a record number of new Covid infections nationally on Monday, as an outbreak inside the country’s prison system contributed to a spike in new cases amid a third wave health officials are struggling to contain. … Read More >Thailand battles rising Covid cases, as prison infection clusters send cases to record high

Singapore closes schools over concern that new Covid strains ‘attack the younger children’

Posted on May 20, 2021May 20, 2021By Editor

Authorities in Singapore have announced that schools will close from Wednesday over concerns that new strains of Covid, such as the one that caused a spike in infections in India, are affecting more children throughout the nation. … Read More >Singapore closes schools over concern that new Covid strains ‘attack the younger children’