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Chinese asked to stay vigilant as coronavirus cases slow
Authorities also reversed planned reopenings of movie theaters
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In Iraq, coronavirus terrifies even doctors hardened by conflict
Officials fear the current figures barely scratch the surface of an epidemic that may already be raging undetected
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As US virus cases exceed 100,000, doctors decry scarcity of drugs and equipment
Even as hospital patient numbers steadily climbed, shortages of key medical supplies abounded
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Fears of domestic violence rise as millions confined over virus
35-year-old mother of two was murdered by her partner last week in Spain
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Four passengers die on stranded Dutch cruise ship
Zaandam, with 1,800 passengers on board, is currently in Panama's territorial waters
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Trump signs $2 trillion recovery plan as US virus cases skyrocket
US COVID-19 infections surge past 104,000, including 1,693 deaths
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Factbox: Carmakers churn out machines, masks to help fight coronavirus
Here is a look at what some companies announced
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China urges G20 nations to increase cooperation to defeat coronavirus
President Xi also urges fellow member countries to cut tariffs, remove barriers and facilitate trade
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‘Indian citizen carried out Kabul gurdawara carnage’
India Today reports that IS attacker Abu Khalid Al-Hindi is actually 21-year-old Muhammad Muhsin from Kerala
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US special envoy congratulates Afghan leaders on 'inclusive' team for Taliban talks
Khalilzad says consensus will move parties significantly closer to intra-Afghan negotiations
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After PM Johnson tests positive, top adviser sprints from Downing Street
Dominic Cummings dressed in a green rain coat shown on television running from Downing Street
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Amid coronavirus crisis, retired police officers asked to come back to work in UK
London death toll makes up 40% of whole country, with figures steadily rising
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British PM Johnson tests positive for coronavirus
I am now self-isolating, but I will continue to lead the government’s response, says UK premier
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Israel: Coronavirus cases surpass 3,000
Country's COVID-19 death toll stands at 10
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Raincoats and rubber boots for Pakistani aid workers in coronavirus fight
As Edhi Foundation steps in to help when govt services to fight the disease
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China's Xi offers Trump help in fighting coronavirus as US faces wave of new patients
The World Health Organisation says the US is expected to become the epicentre of the pandemic
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ILO, WHO chiefs welcome G20 steps on COVID-19 fight
Heads of two UN bodies welcome G20 commitment as first step in fighting coronavirus crisis
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In virus fight, Singapore may jail people who stand close
Those found guilty of breaking the rules face a jail term of up to six months and a maximum fine of US $7,000
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China cuts international flights, bars foreign residents
Diplomats and the crew of international airlines and vessels will still be permitted into the country
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Pandemic deaths could top 1.8m even with tough response: study
Estimates of mortality levels and healthcare demand were based on data from China and high-income countries
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Number of coronavirus cases in Germany rises to 42,288: RKI
As 253 people have died of the disease so far
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Trump says spoke with China's Xi about coronavirus
'We are working closely together,' says Trump
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Uzbekistan widens lockdowns, boosts doctors' pay to fight coronavirus
Govt announces large bonus payments for medical workers fighting the virus
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In China's Hubei, uncertainty, pessimism and hope as life resumes
As business and tourism struggle after the outbreak hit the region
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France’s coronavirus death toll surges to nearly 1,700
As virus continues to rage through France, French soldiers join battle against virus
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Bruised Indian economy to be battered further by coronavirus: Reuters poll
As the 3-week nationwide lockdown announced by Modi govt set to have a huge detrimental impact on businesses
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South Korea pleads with residents to stay in isolation, US military reports new coronavirus cases
United States Forces Korea declared a public health emergency, restricting movement of troops
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Thailand reports 91 new coronavirus cases and one death
97 patients have recovered and gone home since the outbreak
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South Africa begins 'unprecedented' military-patrolled lockdown
Kenya, Rwanda and Mali has been confirmed to have 3,203 COVID-19 infections and 87 deaths
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Transmission of coronavirus during pregnancy: rare but possible
A Chinese team followed 33 pregnant women, discovered that only three babies had been infected at birth
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China reports one local coronavirus case, 54 imported
China said around 90% of current international flights into the country would be suspended
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Canada attacks 'damaging' Trump plan to deploy troops at border
Says the govt has no time for a plan to send hundreds of troops to the border to boost security
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US has most coronavirus cases in the world, crosses 80,000
At least 1,204 Americans have died from the coronavirus
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China to provide $4m for construction of isolation hospital in Islamabad
PM Imran breaks ground for isolation facility in Islamabad
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US urged to stop cyber theft, attacks on China
US, in violation of international law and basic norms,has been engaging in large-scale indiscriminate cyber theft
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WATCH: Social media influencer who licked toilet seat in 'coronavirus challenge' contracts disease
So-called coronavirus challenge began after a TikTok influencer shared a clip of herself licking a plane toilet seat
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Turkey hints curfew could come if coronavirus spread worsens
After Ankara already closed schools, cafes and bars, banned mass prayers, and suspended sports matches and flights
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COVID-19: 683 new deaths in Italy, spread keeps slowing
Country still with world's highest death toll with over 7,500 victims, though new cases rise at slower pace
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Israel's coronavirus cases jump to 2,495
Country's death toll from COVID-19 pandemic stands at five
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Canada to pay CAN$2,000 monthly to those out of work
Trudeau calls coronavirus 'greatest healthcare crisis in our history’
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Iran starts intercity travel ban amid fears of second wave of coronavirus
Outbreak has killed 2,077 people in Iran where there have been 27,017 reported cases of the virus so far
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Experts warn about eating habits during quarantine
Besides a balanced diet, exercise is very important to the health
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Virus death toll passes 20,000, three billion under lockdown
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warns that only a concerted global effort can stop the spread of the virus
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COVID-19: Switzerland cases near 10,000, deaths top 100
Swiss health minister says country has one of the highest testing rates, over 74,000 tests were negative
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US diplomat welcomes release of IOK’s former chief minister
Omar Abdullah was kept in detention for 232 days after India’s illegal annexation of the occupied region
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One third of humanity under virus lockdown
More than 404,000 cases declared in 175 countries and territories
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Indonesia's health system on the brink as coronavirus surge looms
In a sign of poor infection controls in hospitals, eight doctors and one nurse have already died from the virus
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IMF, World Bank call for suspending debt payments by poorest nations
Move aims to help countries that are home to two-thirds of the world's population living in extreme poverty
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Saudi seals off three cities after second virus death
Total number of COVID-19 infections have spiked to 900
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Japan to set up coronavirus task force; no emergency now
Government is not considering declaring a state of emergency at the moment
















































