Abe declares state of emergency over COVID-19

Tokyo (IANS) Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Tuesday declared a state of emergency in several regions of the country, a move that expands the powers of the local authorities in containing the spread of COVID-19.

Abe made the declaration…

1.6 mn people in US underwent COVID-19 tests: Trump

Washington (IANS) US President Donald Trump has claimed that some 1.6 million people in country underwent testing for the COVID-19.

Trump, who made the remarks during the White House Coronavirus Task Force news briefing on Sunday, said that…

S.Korea to hold parliamentary elections on April 15

Seoul (IANS) South Korea will hold parliamentary elections on April 15 at 14,330 polling stations across the nation amid the coronavirus pandemic, the election watchdog said on Monday.

To promote voters' accessibility, 99.1 per cent of…

Trump sends $2.9 million aid, awaits hydroxychloroquine supply from India

New Delhi (IANS) The Donald Trump administration has provided $2.9 million to aid India's fight against the coronavirus disease.

In an official statement issued by US Embassy in New Delhi on Monday, the US government said that the pandemic…

In 'cruelest irony' China profits from pandemic its sparked

New York (IANS) In the "cruelest irony" China ,that has blasted the world with 1 million coronavirus cases, now stands to gain from the fallout, exporting equipment and supplies needed to fight the pandemic, according to a US leader.

"It is…

Trump admin recommends face covering as US death toll crosses 7,100

New York (IANS) US President Donald Trump announced new guidelines on Friday recommending that Americans wear face coverings while in public to battle the spread of the coronavirus pandemic but made it clear that he is "choosing not to do it".

Afghan presidential guard killed in Kabul attack

Kabul (IANS) Unidentified gunmen attacked two Afghan Presidential Protective Service (PPS) members, killing one and injuring the other on the outskirts of capital Kabul, an official confirmed on Saturday.

The incident took place at about 8.20…

Trump govt to issue new guidelines on wearing masks in public

New York (IANS) The Donald Trump administration indicated that updated guidance will be issued "in the next several days" suggesting Americans wear face coverings when they are outside their home, in an effort to slow the spread of the coronavirus…

Trump warns Iran against 'sneak attack'

Washington (IANS) US President Donald Trump has warned Iran against a "sneak attack" on American forces and assets in Iraq, threatening a "very heavy price" as a consequence.

"Upon information and belief, Iran or its proxies are planning a…

Social distancing guidelines to stay until no new COVID cases, deaths: WH

New York (IANS) Social distancing guidelines will likely stay in place in the US until there are "no new cases and no deaths", the White House coronavirus task force has indicated while confirmed COVID-19 cases in the country climbed beyond 200,000…