Brazil crosses Italy, Spain in infections with 233,919, deaths reach 15,633
BRASILIA (Brazil): With 816 new deaths related to the coronavirus pandemic Brazil death toll surged to 15,633. 14,919 confirmed cases of infection were reported...
Wuhan tested almost a third of residents for coronavirus since April
WUHAN: Wuhan, the original epicentre of the new coronavirus outbreak in China, has tested over 3 million residents for the pathogen since April, and...
California cancels fall university classes as Fauci warns of reopening too soon
CALIFORNIA: California's state university system, the largest in the United States, cancelled classes on Tuesday for the fall semester because of the coronavirus, while...
Abundant aid from China manifests its peaceful national character, says Pak envoy
BEIJING: We have received critical medical supplies worth millions of RMBs from Chinese donors including major SOEs, entrepreneurs engaged in several projects in Pakistan,...
Germany unveils plan to return near normalcy; May 15 restart of Bundesliga
BERLIN: Germany, after coronavirus pandemic has shown a little downward trend, unveiled plans for a return to near-normality, including a May 15 restart of...
Seven more infections reported in Thailand, toll stands 2,954
BANGKOK: Seven more coronavirus infections were reported in Thailand on Thursday with no new deaths as fatality toll reaches 54 all over country.
After seven...
New Zealanders head for burgers, coffee, beach after lockdown eased
WELLINGTON: New Zealanders on Tuesday rushed for takeaway outlets to get their burgers, fries and coffee and head towards beaches to enjoy the announcement...
Thailand reports seven new cases, two new deaths
BANGKOK: Thailand on Tuesday reported seven more coronavirus cases and two new deaths, bringing the total number of infections since the outbreak began in...
Saudi G20 presidency urges more donations to fund pandemic response
REYADH: Saudi presidency of the Group of 20 major economies called for further immediate donations to fund the emergency response to the coronavirus pandemic...
Trump reaffirms COVID-19 support to Pakistan in White House briefing
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump on Thursday reaffirmed US support to Pakistan in its efforts to combat Covid-19, including by providing ventilators as well as...
