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Coronavirus: Wuhan Increases Death Toll By 50%
Wuhan, the Chinese city where the coronavirus originated last year, has raised its official Covid-19 death toll by 50%, adding 1,290 fatalities.
Coronavirus: China Observes Three-Minute Silence for Covid-19 Victims
China has observed a three-minute silence for the victims of the coronavirus outbreak. A day of remembrance was declared...
North Korea Tests “Super Large” Multiple Rocket Launchers amid Global Coronavirus Outbreak
Image source Wikimedia North Korea hailed a test of "super large" multiple rocket launchers after two short-range missiles had...
Coronavirus: Wuhan Partially Re-Opens After Two Months of Isolation
Image source: Wikimedia Commons Wuhan, the Chinese city where the coronavirus pandemic began, has partially re-opened after more than...
Coronavirus: India in Total Lockdown for 21 Days
Image source: indiatvnews.com India’s PM Narendra Modi has announced that a nationwide lockdown will be imposed on March 24...
Coronavirus: South Korea’s New Cases at Lowest Level Since February Peak
Image source: Wikimedia Commons South Korea has reported the lowest number of new coronavirus cases since infection rates peaked...
Coronavirus: Australia in Nationwide Shutdown
Australia has announces a nationwide shutting down for non-essential services as coronavirus cases rise rapidly in the country.
Coronavirus: India Observes 14-Hour Janata Curfew to Combat Pandemic
Image source: indiatvnews.com India is observing a 14-hour long curfew to try to combat the coronavirus pandemic.
North Korea Fires Two Short-Range Ballistic Missiles Into Sea of Japan
According to South Korea's military, North Korea has fired two projectiles into the Sea of Japan.
Coronavirus: India Suspends All Existing Tourist Visas
Image source: BT In an effort to halt the coronavirus spread, India has announced that all visas, barring a...
Coronavirus: Many Trapped as China Quarantine Hotel Collapses
Image source: Twitter Seventy people were trapped after a hotel being used as a coronavirus quarantine facility in Quanzhou,...
Coronavirus: China Announces 14-Day Quarantine for People Coming from Virus Affected Countries
Travelers from countries with severe coronavirus outbreaks who arrive in some parts of China will have to undergo...
Coronavirus: Diamond Princess Passengers Leave Cruise Ship
Image source: Wikipedia Passengers who tested negative for the new coronavirus on the Diamond Princess cruise ship have begun...
Coronavirus: China Releases Largest Study on Covid-19 Since Outbreak
Chinese health officials have released the first details of more than 44,000 cases of new coronavirus, Covid-19,...
Yemen: Saudi Fighter Jet Shot Down by Houthis
Image source Wikimedia A Saudi Tornado warplane fighting in Yemen has crashed in the northern province of al-Jawf.
Jakraphanth Thomma: Thai Soldier Kills at Least 20 in Gun Rampage
Image source: Facebook A Thai soldier has killed 20 people and injured dozens more in a gun rampage in...
Coronavirus: Hong Kong to Impose Mandatory 14-Day Quarantine on Mainland China Visitors
Image source: Wikimedia Commons Hong Kong has decided to impose a mandatory 14-day quarantine on all visitors from mainland...
Coronavirus: At Least 10 Passengers Aboard Japanese Cruise Ship Test Positive for Virus
According to Japanese health authorities, at least 10 people on board the Diamond Princess cruise ship docked in...
Coronavirus: Chinese President Xi Jinping Warns of “Grave Situation” as Infection Spreads
The spread of the deadly coronavirus is accelerating, Chinese President Xi Jinping warned, after holding a special government meeting...
China Coronavirus: Lockdowns Across Hubei Province
Chinese authorities have increased lockdown measures across Hubei province to try to control the spread of the new...
Giant Sinkhole Swallows Bus and Pedestrians in China
Photo AP At least 6 people have been killed and other 16 injured after an enormous sinkhole swallowed a...
Philippines: Taal Volcano Begins Spewing Lava as Hazardous Eruption is Possible Within Hours
Image source: Wikipedia The Philippines’ Taal volcano has begun spewing lava, as authorities warn that a "hazardous eruption" is possible...
Happy New Year 2020! Auckland Becomes World’s First Major City to Celebrate Start of 2020
Photo via Good Free Photos It’s already 2020 in New Zealand – a new decade!
Typhoon Phanfone Hits Philippines on Christmas Day Killing at Least 10
Image source: Wikipedia At least 10 people have been reported dead in the Philippines after Typhoon Phanfone hit the...
Samjiyon: North Korea Unveils Newly-Reconstructed “Utopia” Town
Image source: KCNA North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has cut the red ribbon at the new town, Samjiyon, near...
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