President Duterte has expressed the Philippines’ interest to join clinical trials for possible treatment for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), during his exchange with Japanese Prime Minister ... ( read original story ...)
Pakistan relaxes coronavirus restrictions for some key industries
Islamabad, Pakistan - Pakistan's government has loosened restrictions on a range of industries across the country in a bid to battle the economic fallout of a continuing lockdown, in place to curb the ... ( read original story ...)
COVID-19: Pakistan seeks Germany’s help to combat coronavirus and economic crisis
Pakistan Prime Minister Imran spoke to German Chancellor Anela Merkel to discuss global debt relief initiative. Image Credit: Twitter/PM office Dubai: In a surprise move, Pakistan Prime Minister Imran ... ( read original story ...)
China didn’t warn public of likely pandemic for a pivotal 6 days, AP report shows
Days after Chinese officials secretly determined they likely were facing a pandemic, Wuhan hosted a mass banquet for thousands of people, a report shows. ( read original story ...)
Birx, like Trump, says China and WHO late in warning about human-to-human transmission
Dr. Deborah Birx is a prominent voice in the Trump administration’s task force responding to the COVID-19 pandemic, known in part for her data, grandchildren and scarves. ( read original story ...)
China Has ‘Serious Concerns’ Over Trump WHO Funding Freeze During Coronavirus Pandemic
The president said U.S. funding would be put on hold while officials investigate the WHO's alleged role in a supposed coronavirus cover-up. ( read original story ...)
China, U.S. must cooperate amid coronavirus, top Chinese diplomat tells Pompeo
It is crucial that China and the United States properly manage their relations amid the coronavirus pandemic, top Chinese diplomat told U.S. Secr ... ( read original story ...)
China’s top liaison in Hong Kong defends controversial law
April 15 (UPI) --China's top official to Hong Kong called for the adoption of a controversial law in the special administrative region on Wednesday, while condemning pro-democracy movements as a ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan debating changing name of major airline China Airlines amid coronavirus outbreak
Taiwan is debating changing the name of its largest airline, China Airlines, during the coronavirus outbreak over concerns that it causes confusion. ( read original story ...)
Tesla shares extend rally after China registration surge and nod from Goldman
Tesla’s stock extended its recent rally on Wednesday following a surge in China car registrations and after Goldman Sachs initiated coverage of the make ... ( read original story ...)