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US president Donald Trump speaks during the daily briefing on the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, at the White House on March 26, 2020, in Washington, DC. (AFP)

Donald Trump says he is close to reopening lockdown-hit US economy

More than 95 per cent of the country's 330 million population are under stay-at-home order.

14 April 2020 10:11 AM IST

A man wearing a facemask and plastic gloves amid the concerns over the COVID-19 coronavirus uses an escalator at Beijing Capital International Airport. AFP photo

Fearing virus return, Beijing turns into virtual fortress

Between April 8 and April 13, some 1,037 people returned to Beijing from Wuhan. None tested positive for COVID-19

14 April 2020 9:26 AM IST

A volunteer provides instructions to other volunteers before they help conduct drive-through coronavirus testing at Malibu City Hall in Malibu, California. AFP

Signs of flattening of covid curve in US: Trump

US making critical progress in fight against coronavirus, says US President

14 April 2020 9:08 AM IST

A security guard sanitises the hands of an offender at a correctional centre in South Africa. AFP photo

IMF nod to debt relief for 25 poor nations

This provides grants to our poorest and most vulnerable members to cover their IMF debt obligations for an initial phase...

14 April 2020 8:57 AM IST

A volunteer worker carries out disinfection in Spain. AFP Photo

Virus outbreak weakens in Spain as death toll declines

The data also showed confirmed cases rose by 3,477 -- the lowest daily figure since March 20

13 April 2020 4:52 PM IST

File image of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange. (AP)

Report claims Assange fathered kids with lawyer while at Ecuador...

Assange is currently held in London's Belmarsh prison as he fights extradition to US.

12 April 2020 7:34 PM IST

Ex-military chief Benny Gantz poses a serious threat. (Photo:AP)

Israel: Speaker Benny Gantz denied more time to form new government

Ex-military chief Gantz was given the mandate to form a government four weeks ago by President Reuven Rivlin.

12 April 2020 6:22 PM IST

Hassan Rouhani (AFP photo)

Iran registers 117 Covid-19 deaths as Rouhani loosens restrictions

Health ministry said that 1,657 new infections had been confirmed in the past 24 hours.

12 April 2020 5:59 PM IST

Hydroxychloroquine and the antibiotic azithromycin, which are being considered by some for treating COVID-19, may increase the risk for dangerous abnormal heart rhythms. (Representative Image)

Covid-19: Consignment of hydroxychloroquine reaches US after India...

New Delhi lifted a ban on the export of the drug to America on humanitarian grounds.

12 April 2020 4:35 PM IST

A volunteer from the Payam-e-Wilayat Foundation Pakistan welfare organization disinfects a mosque from the coronavirus, in Peshawar, Pakistan. AP Photo

Pakistan: Covid-19 cases crosses 5,000 mark; 86 dead so far

The Ministry of National Health Services reported on its website that 1,026 patients had recovered.

12 April 2020 1:12 PM IST

British Airways planes are parked at Heathrow Airport during a 48hr cabin crew strike in London. Air travelers faced delays Saturday, May 27, 2017 because of a worldwide computer systems failure at British Airways, the airline said. (Photo: AFP)

British Airways to airlift UK nationals stranded in Ahmedabad

The Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International (SVPI) Airport here will facilitate operation of three relief flights.

12 April 2020 12:30 PM IST

An American Airlines airplane is seen at gate at Washington National Airport (DCA) on April 11, 2020 in Arlington, Virginia. - Many flights are canceled due to the spread of the Coronavirus over the US. AFP photo

Coronavirus lockdown: Indian students stranded in US asked to stay put

'My strong advice to you is to stay where you are. We are in touch with you. We will help you out'

12 April 2020 12:19 PM IST