Covid-19: World powers vow united front as death toll mounts
RIYADH, March 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) — World leaders promised US$5 trillion to stave off global economic collapse from the coronavirus pandemic that…
Covid-19: China bars foreign visitors as imported cases rise
BEIJING, March 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) — China has announced a temporary ban on all foreign visitors, even if they have visas…
Xi tells Trump China and US must ‘unite to fight virus’
BEIJING, March 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) — China and the United States should “unite to fight” the deadly coronavirus pandemic that has…
Covid-19: Singapore may jail people who stand close intentionally
SINGAPORE, March 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Singaporeans could be jailed for up to six months if they intentionally stand close to…
Covid-19: India announces $23bn bailout for its poorest
Free food for homeless people in Telangana state NEW DELHI, March 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) — India has just announced a $22.6bn…
Covid-19: US offers US$58 billion aid to airlines as governments seek to avert bankruptcies
Governments stepped up efforts to help airlines hammered by a virus-induced travel slump WASHINGTON, March 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Governments stepped…
Covid-19: Iran reports 157 new deaths, imposes intercity ban
TEHRAN, March 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Iran announced 157 new deaths from coronavirus, raising the official number of fatalities to 2,234,…
Covid-19: Nine doctors die from coronavirus in Philippines
MANILA, March 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Nine doctors have died in the Philippines from the coronavirus, the country’s top medical association…
Covid-19: Chinese medical supplies arrive in Bangladesh
DHAKA, March 27 (NNN-BSS) — The promised Chinese medical supplies including much needed 10,000 test kits to help combat deadly…
Japan To Set Up COVID-19 Task Force; No Emergency Now
TOKYO, Mar 26 (NNN-NHK) – Japan will set up a new COVID-19 task force, the government said today, as it…