Hundreds of Elephants in Botswana Die-Off to Mysterious Causes as Scientists Fear Neurological Attacks

Scientists record several hundred elephants in Botswana dying of unknown causes since the beginning of May. Experts continue to take samples of the deceased animals as they fear for potential disease and neurological attacks.

Jul 02, 2020 02:56 AM EDT

Bangkok Now Back to ‘Normal’: No COVID-19 Local Transmission for 36 Days

After the lockdown, people took off their face masks and started hugging and kissing again. Bangkok has seen remarkable progress.

Jul 01, 2020 05:23 PM EDT

US Halts Defense Equipment Export to Hong Kong As China’s Grip Tightens on Autonomous State

The decision of the US followed the approval of the national security law in the Communist nation. The said law gives Chinese authorities to crack down on activities in Hong Kong.Pompeo defended the US’s decision to do so because the US can no longer identify the difference if the controlled items are exported to Hong Kong or if the exports will also be controlled by mainland China.

Jul 01, 2020 03:15 PM EDT

15,000 Employees at Risk of Losing Jobs as Airline Company Airbus is Hard-Stricken by Coronavirus

More than 15,000 jobs are planned to be let go by global aviation company Airbus after it expects massive repercussions from the coronavirus pandemic. The company stated the cuts will begin by the summer of 2021 and hopes it can recover by 2023.

Jul 01, 2020 10:36 AM EDT

China's New Law Allows Life Imprisonment in Hong Kong, Multiple Protesters Arrested on First Day of Passing

The new legislation that Beijing passed on Hong Kong could serve punishment that includes life imprisonment to those who defy it. Multiple protests have begun fighting against the law and police have arrested multiple protesters on the first day of the bill's passing.

Jul 01, 2020 10:52 AM EDT

China Allegedly Developing New Stealth Fighter Jet to Rival the United States

The Chinese Aeronautical Establishment is allegedly developing a new stealth fighter jet that would rival the United States. The rumors spread when a now-deleted post suggested personnel of the agency supported the development of the new aircraft.

Jul 01, 2020 12:25 AM EDT

US Government Says Iran's Arrest Warrant for Trump is Propaganda Stunt

Iranian Supreme Leader wants Trump and 35 other people be held accountable for the assassination of Gen. Soleimani. The U.S Government shrugs it off and says it is just a propaganda stunt.

Jun 30, 2020 05:18 PM EDT

People Are Defecating Outside Queen Elizabeth II's Scottish Residence

The staff at the Scottish residence of Queen Elizabeth released a statement regarding the feces and wet wipes that they find around the estate. They also asked the public to relieve themselves meters away from the property.

Jun 30, 2020 04:00 PM EDT

Cancellation of Hong Kong's Special Status by the US Due to Security Law

The end of Hong Kong’s status is affected by China’s actions. But the US stands to lose a lot when this happens.

Jun 30, 2020 07:47 PM EDT

New York Cops Will Get $1 Billion Cut From Their Budget, Warns De Blasio

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio warned against cutting the budget of NYPD. But with the defunding of the police force, one question remains: how will the officers do their jobs properly?

Jun 30, 2020 05:11 PM EDT

China Allegedly Forces Birth Control and Sterilization in an Attempt to Suppress Their Population

New research claims that China is allegedly forcing birth control on Uighur women to control their population while inside detention camps. The move has been criticized for years and the US has demanded the nation to stop all operations at once.

Jun 30, 2020 10:37 AM EDT

Mortar Strikes Kill At Least 20 in Afghanistan Livestock Market, Government and Taliban Blame Each Other

At least 20 civilians have lost their lives after mortar rounds struck a livestock market in Afghanistan packed with residents. The Afghan government and the Taliban group have pointed blames at each other for responsibility for the incident.

Jun 30, 2020 11:09 AM EDT

New Swine Flu Strain Found in Pigs in China, Experts Warn It Has 'Pandemic Potential'

A new strain of flu has the capacity to become a pandemic. Carried by pigs, the flu can infect humans.

Jun 29, 2020 10:14 PM EDT

Alleged Sexual Abuse Cases by the Catholic Clergy Quadrupled

US Conference of Catholic Bishops released a report on Thursday that includes a 2019 report with coverage from July of 2018 until June 2019 wherein 4,434 allegations of clergy sex abuses were reported and it is all minors,

Jun 29, 2020 12:36 PM EDT

President Trump Says Russian Bounty on US Troops is Not True, Dares Newspaper to Reveal Its Source

Trump has denied intel report saying he wasn't briefed. But his political opponent are using this report against him which may affect the results of the November elections.

Jun 29, 2020 02:41 PM EDT