As Singapore gears for its upcoming general elections, a sibling rivalry may define the country’s future. Two brothers are battling each other head on to become the small country’s leader.

Sibling rivalry to play out in the upcoming Singapore general elections

The governors of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, once at the epicenter of the U.S. coronavirus outbreak, announced on Wednesday that visitors from states with high infection rates must self-quarantine for 14 days on arrival.

New York, New Jersey, Connecticut to quarantine visitors from coronavirus hot-spot states

A second coronavirus wave is a real risk for the United Kingdom and local flare-ups are likely, major health bodies said on Wednesday, in one of the strongest warnings yet to Prime Minister Boris Johnson as he eases lockdown to help the economy.

Beware second wave of coronavirus, medics warn Britain

Taiwan recently announced plans to ease border restrictions for people coming from Hong Kong on humanitarian grounds. On Wednesday, June 24, the government announced plans to set-up a dedicated office wing for people seeking to escape Hong Kong, a semi-autonomous city sandwiched in China.

Taiwan to let Hong Kongers in on 'humanitarian' grounds beginning July 1 - the same day HK was returned to China

The approval rating of United States President Donald Trump over his handling of coronavirus recently dropped to its lowest level ever recorded, given the resurgence of virus across major American cities.

Poll shows record-lowest ratings for Trump's coronavirus response, Americans want Bolton to testify

At least one German state banned compatriots from two districts that entered a new lockdown due to a coronavirus outbreak, and Austria issued a travel warning, causing anger tinged with resignation among locals.

Not welcome! German state bans compatriots from virus-hit town

The daily number of new coronavirus cases in Tokyo climbed to 55 on Wednesday, Governor Yuriko Koike said, the highest tally in 1-1/2 months after a cluster of infections was found at an unnamed office in the Japanese capital.

Office cluster pushes Tokyo coronavirus cases to 1.5-month high - governor says

Chinese tech giant Tencent is creating a "smart city" that utilises technology to put people and the environment first, a model that could be applied to other urban developments after the coronavirus, the project's architect said on Wednesday.

Tencent's 'smart city' seen as model for post-coronavirus China

Ever since the clash on June 15 at the Galwan Valley between the Indian and Chinese troops, Beijing has consistently declined to reveal the details of the casualties on its side, while various reports suggest that China suffered more casualties.

What breeds the culture of cover-ups in China?

With a record 15,968 coronavirus cases reported in the past 24 hours, the total count in India has risen to 4,56,183.

Coronavirus cases in India cross 4.56 lakh; records Highest single-day surge

Thousands of people trapped near fierce fighting in Myanmar's far west may know nothing of coronavirus thanks to a yearlong internet shutdown. Last June, State Counselor Aung San Suu Kyi-led Myanmar government cut internet access to nine townships in the area due to concerns that it was being used to inflame clashes between the Myanmar military and insurgents.

There's a country where thousands haven't even heard of coronavirus!

Australia's second most populous state -- Victoria -- on Wednesday said a man in his 80s died overnight from the coronavirus, the country's first death from the virus in more than a month.

Australia reports first COVID-19 death in more than a month, second wave worry stirs

The Maldives has become the first country in South Asia to open its borders. The Indian Ocean Island country will open its borders on July 15 to the world. The country had closed its borders on March 27 due to the COVID crisis, impacting its largely tourism-dependent economy.

Covid-19: Maldives becomes first South Asian country to open borders

Britain on Tuesday announced an easing of social distancing rules from July 4, reducing the recommended gap from 2 metres to "1 metre plus" in England as it further loosened lockdown measures meant to curb the COVID-19 pandemic.

One metre or two? How social distancing affects COVID-19 risk

The Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) has begun deployment of 40 fresh companies across various locations along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) with China in the wake of the standoff and violent clashes between the armies of the two countries.

ITBP scales up LAC presence amid COVID-19 precautions

Indian drugmaker Cipla Ltd will price its generic version of Gilead Sciences Inc's antiviral drug remdesivir for use in COVID-19 patients at less than 5,000 rupees ($66), the company said.

Cipla to price remdesivir version for COVID-19 under Rupees 5,000

One of the greatest cruelties of COVID-19 -- an illness that has killed almost half a million people worldwide -- is that many have died alone, and many have been marginally lucky to bid a digital goodbye via a computer tablet or phone.

Chile hospital invites in COVID patients' families, gives them rare chance to say goodbye

With Bengaluru reporting an increasing number of COVID-19 cases, Karnataka health minister B Sriramulu on Tuesday said the government might have to impose a lockdown in the city, after consulting experts, if the situation continues.

Govt may have to impose lockdown in Bengaluru if COVID cases increase: Health Minister

Second-wave of coronavirus hits countries, 'endless nightmare' looms

The number of early coronavirus cases in the US may have been more than 80 times greater, and likely doubled nearly twice as fast as originally believed, according to a study.

Initial coronavirus infection rate in US may be 80 times greater than reported, says study

Starting July 4, the United Kingdom will revoke its mandatory two-metre social distancing rule which was put in place to ensure industries could restart work while maintaining social distancing among people.

UK to denounce two-metre distancing rule starting July; pubs and restaurants to resume service

Donald Trump, the President of the United States of America recently held his first post-coronavirus election rally in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The rally was touted as the reinvigoration of his presidential campaign.

One million requests? Trump's Tulsa rally was sabotaged by K-pop fans and TikTok users

Iran on Tuesday reported 121 new coronavirus deaths, its highest daily toll in over two months, as it battles to contain the Middle East's deadliest COVID-19 outbreak.

Iran reports highest virus deaths since April

Authorities in Democratic Republic of Congo's southeastern mining heartland are boosting efforts to tackle child labour amid concerns that the coronavirus pandemic could drive more families to put their children to work in mines, officials said.

Congo officials vow to tackle child labour at mines as virus threatens spike

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