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Watch | What is the difference between cleaning, disinfecting and sterilising?
A video explainer on the terms that are commonly used in every household due to the COVID-19 pandemic
Coronavirus cases in Pakistan surpass 2,800
Islamabad: Pakistan’s tally of coronavirus cases surged to 2,880 after new infections were reported, while the number of deaths stand
Foreign students with over 1 year stay in Australia eligible to access superannuation: Government
Acting Immigration Minister Alan Trudge issued a statement, saying students who have been here longer than 12 months, who find themselves in financial hardship during the
Elton John donates $1 million to protect people with HIV from COVID-19
Earlier this week, the singer also hosted a coronavirus relief concert Fox Presents the iHeart Living Room Concert for America
U.S. braces for more virus deaths; Europe hopes crisis peaking
Italy and Spain, the two hardest-hit European nations, expressed hope that the crisis was peaking in their countries, though Italian officials said the emergency is far f
Trump talks with U.S. pro sports leaders to discuss virus
The NBA, NHL, NFL and Major League Baseball were all represented by their commissioners - Adam Silver, Gary Bettman, Roger Goodell and Rob Manfred, respectively. None of
U.S. to witness toughest next two weeks due to rising coronavirus cases: Trump
Its going to be a difficult week for the American people. You will see testing increased around the country and so cases are going to continue to rise across America, he
Youngest son Barron not happy as he could be due to forced stay at home: Trump
Barron is the first son of a president to reside at the White House since John F Kennedy Jr in 1963.
Show typical British resolve, Queen to tell nation amid coronavirus outbreak
It is going to be her fifth special televised message to the country during her 68 years on the throne.
Daniel Pearl murder | Pakistan vows to appeal against acquittal of Omar Sheikh
Verdict caused reservations, says Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi.
Kabul gurdwara attack mastermind arrested
Afghan Special Forces detained ISKP chief Mawlawi Aslam Farooqi in a complex operation
Biden to begin process of selecting running mate
He has committed to choosing a woman
Trump fires top intelligence official
Inspector General Atkinson had played a key role in his impeachment
Coronavirus | More than 600 dead in New York state in a day
Health experts calculate that New York might be around a week away from the worst point in the health crisis.
Indian state authorities warn coronavirus lockdown could be extended
Authorities in some India states warned on Saturday that lockdowns to rein in the coronavirus pandemic could be extended in parts of the nation as the number of domestic
ICJ seeks UNHRC to impose exemplary damages on China for spreading coronavirus
It alleged that the coronavirus pandemic is primarily a conspiracy of Beijing to catapult itself as a superpower
Coronavirus | Global death toll rises to over 59,000
United States has the highest official number of infected people with 278,458 diagnosed cases, 7,159 deaths and 9,772 recoveries.
Coronavirus | Spains daily death toll falls for second day in row
Health officials say the slowdown in new infections proves the effectiveness of the lockdown in place.
U.S. evacuates stranded citizens as Pakistan relaxes ban on international flights
Pakistan had on March 21 suspended all overseas flights for two weeks to curb the spread of the coronavirus pandemic
Keir Starmer is U.K.s new Labour party chief
The lawyer-turned-politician promises to work constructively with the government to confront the pandemic and not engage in Opposition for Oppositions sake
Coronavirus | New York State records highest number of deaths in single day from COVID-19
The death toll in the state now stands at 2,935, an increase of 562 deaths in just one day, says Governor Andrew Cuomo
Pak records 2,700 coronavirus cases; Punjab crosses 1,000-mark
Islamabad: Pakistan’s coronavirus cases rose to 2,708 on Saturday with the number of patients in the Punjab province, which accounts
Vietnam protests Beijings sinking of South China Sea boat
The Vietnamese fishing vessel, with eight fishermen onboard, was fishing near the Paracel Islands on Thursday when it was rammed and sunk by the Chinese vessel, Vietnam's
COVID-19: Indian-American body launches initiative for underprivileged communities in India
The American India Foundation (AIF), which was founded in 2001 in the aftermath of the devastating Gujarat earthquake, on Friday said it will use its existing service del
Jeff Bezos donates $100 million to feed out of work Americans
In an Instagram post, Mr. Bezos said he wants to support those on the front lines at nations food banks and those who are relying on them for food with a $100 million gif
Trump fires intelligence official involved in his impeachment probe
Mr. Atkinson, a Trump appointee, had determined that a whistleblower's report was credible in alleging Mr. Trump abused his office in attempting to solicit Ukraines inter
Chinas Wuhan marks sombre Tomb Sweeping festival amid coronavirus
Also known as Qingming, the festival which falls on Saturday is one of the most important dates in the traditional Chinese lunar new year calendar, and usually sees milli
How Myanmar can Beat the COVID-19 Blues
While many of us are doing our duty by staying at home, there are many productive activities we can do to keep us mentally and physically h
The Irrawaddy Business Roundup
Myanmars government has tried to help key sectors with loans that are badly hit by COVID-19 but the European Union and World Bank are warni
Looks like Hydroxychloroquine is having some good results on coronavirus patients; says Trump
Its looking like it (Hydroxychloroquine) is having some good results. I hope that would be a phenomenal thing, Mr. Trump said, days after the US Federal and Drug Administ
China honors virus victims with 3 minutes of reflection
Commemorations took place at 10 a.m. Saturday in all major cities, but were particularly poignant in Wuhan, where the virus was first detected in December.
US sets new global record with 1,480 virus deaths in 24 hours, says Johns Hopkins
The United States recorded nearly 1,500 deaths from COVID-19 between Thursday and Friday, according to the Johns Hopkins University tracker, the worst
Mainland China reports 19 new confirmed coronavirus cases
Of the new cases, 18 involved travellers arriving from abroad, according to authorities.
France now has more coronavirus cases than China
French coronavirus cases jump above China's after including nursing home tally
Coronavirus | Amid new research, U.S. CDC recommends face masks to stop virus spread
On Friday, Anthony Fauci, head of infectious diseases at the National Institutes of Health, cited recent information that the virus can actually be spread even when peopl
Coronavirus: The challenges India faces in its battle against the virus
With cases rising and the virus hitting congested slums, the country's healthcare system is struggling.
Coronavirus | Trump, Macron plan UN Security Council talks on pandemic
The two leaders spoke by phone and discussed convening P5 leaders soon to increase UN cooperation on defeating the pandemic and ensuring international peace and security,
Coronavirus | Passengers from virus-hit ships start leaving Florida
107 passengers and 143 crew reported flu-like symptoms during the voyage, but many have since recovered.
U.S. records 1,169 coronavirus fatalities in 24 hours
Worldwide, confirmed new coronavirus infections surged past 1 million and deaths topped 54,000
Pakistan to start week-long repatriation flight programme
Islamabad:Pakistan is set to start a week-long repatriation flight programme from Saturday to bring back its nationals stranded overseas be
Coronavirus | German curbs are working, says RKIs president
He stressed that restrictions on public life need to be maintained.
U.S. Presidents family firm faces financial woes
It seeks delay in loan repayment
Statue of Soviet General removed in Prague
The Russian Embassy in Prague condemned the move, saying it sent a protest note to the Czech Foreign Ministry about the demolition.
Cuban doctors fighting virus around world
Havana has deployed 593 doctors to at least 14 countries to fight COVID-19 despite U.S. opposition
Coronavirus | U.K. death toll rises to 3,605; up 23% in a day
British government scientists say that the country would be doing well if it kept the coronavirus death toll below 20,000.
Authorities, both civilian and military, are working to limit the spread of COVID-19; if only such efforts could be applied to contain arme
Myanmars normally bustling second-largest city is a shadow of its pre-coronavirus self.