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WHO says it acted 'quickly and decisively' on new coronavirus
The Geneva-based UN body has faced mounting criticism in recent weeks, especially from top donor the United States
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Bill Gates lauds Pakistan's efforts against Covid-19 outbreak
PM Imran, American business magnate discuss global pandemic in telephonic conversation
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Coronavirus savages US economy in first quarter; worse still to come
The decline in gross domestic product reflected a plunge in economic activity in the last two weeks of March
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Gilead says remdesivir shows improvement in Covid-19 patients when used early
In Gilead's study, 62% of patients treated early were discharged from the hospital
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Army chief vows befitting response to fresh ceasefire violations by Indian troops
Indian provocations are threat to regional peace and stability, says Gen Qamar while visiting forward troops along LoC
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US still worried about China's labs amid coronavirus: Pompeo
A director at the Wuhan Institute of Virologyalso rejected claims that the lab accidentally released coronavirus
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India has 1,000 coronavirus deaths but expert says no exponential rise
India has now reported 31,331 cases, including 1,007 deaths, according to figures from the Health Ministry
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Indonesia announces 260 coronavirus cases, 11 deaths
Total number of fatalities in the country is 784, while 1,391 people have recovered.
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Construction site fire in South Korea kills at least 25: Yonhap
All of the victims were construction workers
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It's a boy: British PM Johnson and fiancee 'thrilled' by birth of a son
Both mother and child are doing well
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In pictures: A global pandemic
A deadly virus spreads around the world leaving a mounting death toll and threatening the global economy.
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Vietnam draws on propaganda artists in battle against virus
Total of 14 designs from 10 veteran artists were selected following the contest
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China parliament to open key session on May 22 as epidemic subsides
This year’s annual sessions could be the shortest in decades due to Covid-19 concerns
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Coronavirus brews trouble for tea, disrupts supply as demand spikes
Restrictions on movement to contain Covid-19 have already disrupted the key leaf-picking season, delayed shipments
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US coronavirus deaths surpass Vietnam War toll as Florida readies reopening plan
The US coronavirus death toll climbed above 58,000
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Dozens killed by blast in Syrian town of Afrin, Turkey says
Country blames the attack on the Syrian Kurdish YPG militia
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Torment in Ecuador: virus dead pile up in bathrooms
Ecuador has recorded nearly 23,000 Covid-19 cases and nearly 600 deaths, with Guayaquil by far its worst affected city
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Turkish agency provides rations to families in Pakistan
Ration bags were distributed by TIKA in rural parts of southern Sindh province amid COVID-19 pandemic
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Toilet paper trophy hunters on a roll as US shortages start easing
The average US household - 2.6 people - uses about 409 rolls a year
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Covid, Corona and Lockdown: the newborns named after a pandemic
One was called Corona Kumar and the other Corona Kumari
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Singapore's 'hooligan cook' offers free meals for needy during virus lockdown
The former boxer has been serving up dozens of free meals for those in need
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US coronavirus tally reaches one million as countries ease lockdowns
US records larger loss of life than recorded by its military in the Vietnam War
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Suicide bombing in Kabul province kills 3, wounds 15: ministry
It isn't clear who is responsible for the blast
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Metro bus staff asks Rawalpindi commissioner for help
Private firm has yet to release salaries of workers for past three months
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No Covid-19 deaths reported for 13 days in mainland China
Monday sees the biggest number of discharged imported cases in a single day
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China's internet-related industries grow fast amid pandemic
Despite Covid-19, the online retail sales nationwide increased 3% year on year in the first two months
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Three in 10 Australian residents born overseas: statistics bureau
Number of overseas-born people living in Australia is expected to fall significantly in 2020 on account of Covid-19
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The coronavirus slang words you need to know
From covidiot to zumping: A guide to keep you updated
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Indian 'cowardly acts' aim at hiding crimes against Kashmiris: AJK president
Sardar Masood strongly condemns Indian troops' ceasefire violations along LoC
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Religious freedom watchdog wants India on US blacklist
USCIRF also recommends imposing targeted sanctions on Indian govt agencies responsible for violations
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Big powers urged to freeze sanctions on Iran, Syria amid coronavirus crisis
Pandemic threatens to worsen hunger and suffering for the poor, according to an international refugee charity
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Do not buy vegetables from Muslims, says BJP lawmaker
Muslim vendors and small shopkeepers in India are the most severely affected by Covid-19 outbreak
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Turkey delivers more medical aid to Pakistan
Shipment includes over 100,000 surgical masks, 30,000 sets of protective suits
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WATCH: Man desperately tries to revive ailing mother in hospital
Video goes viral on social media as Indian hospitals grapple with Covid-19 outbreak
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Australia set for Chinese Covid-19 vaccine human trial
Perth-based clinical research company begins to recruit healthy adults for trial
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'Covid-19 affected Boris Johnson because he is overweight'
Dr Aseem Malhotra says a ten-fold risk of death from the disease if patients are obese
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'World could see up to one billion Covid-19 infections'
Full, devastating weight of this pandemic has yet to be felt, warns aid group
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Pakistan writes to OIC over rising hate crimes against Muslims in India
FM Qureshi reaches out to his counterparts in 57-member body to draw attention towards rising wave of Islamophobia
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Hello, social distancing. Goodbye, handshakes?
What will replace handshake? A fist or elbow bump?
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China says Indian criticism of coronavirus test kits is "irresponsible"
India plans to return the kits for antibody tests procured from two Chinese firms because of poor accuracy
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Unique eye colour: Photos of five-year-old Afghan boy go viral on social media
The boy has a rare condition called Waardenburg syndrome
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US coronavirus deaths projected at over 74,000 by August
United States has by far the world's largest number of confirmed coronavirus cases at more than 993,000
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Twitter overjoyed as residents help elderly neighbour stay 'sane' during lockdown
Images of 72-year-old woman's handwritten plea, thank you note go viral on social media
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Arab doctor leads Israeli hospital's anti-virus fight
Doctor says that it is incredibly difficult to work as no day is like another
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Mysterious blood clots are Covid-19's latest lethal surprise
Research says Covid-19 illness is associated with an abnormal immune reaction called cytokine storm
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US says would recognise Israel annexation of West Bank
Asks the new unity government in Israel to also negotiate with Palestinians
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Back at work, British PM warns against easing virus lockdown
Johnson promises to be more transparent about the process and to work with opposition parties
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Covid-19: French death toll tops 23,000 but hospitalisations continue to fall
Number of people in intensive care decreased for the 19th consecutive time to 4,608
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France to reveal plans on how Covid-19 lockdown will be eased
French life will be nowhere near back to normal on May 11
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'World should have listened' to WHO on Covid-19, its director says
He lamented that not all countries had heeded its advice
















































