coronavirus

Health

Researchers find antibody that blocks infection by coronavirus in cells

New research found a fully human monoclonal antibody that prevents the SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) virus from infecting cultured cells

May 4, 2020

By IANS

Business

Malaysia criticises WHO's advice against palm oil during coronavirus

The Southeast Asian country Malaysia, the world's second-biggest producer of palm oil, said such advice was "antiquated"

May 4, 2020

By Reuters

Society

Australia and New Zealand discuss possible trans-Tasman 'travel bubble'

The neighbouring countries have claimed success in substantially slowing the progress of the coronavirus epidemic to a level well below the UK, US and Europe

May 4, 2020

By Reuters

Society

Iranians attend religious ceremonies at drive-in venues

Worshippers in Iran will be permitted to attend religious service at drive-in venues in Tehran, says reports

May 4, 2020

By IANS

Smartphones

Despite US-China hostility over coronavirus, the Chinese still love the American iPhone

According to Counterpoint's Global smartphone sales report, iPhone sales in China in the first quarter were better than what Apple had initially expected

May 4, 2020

By Gani Mohamed Waseem

IPhone 11

Society

UK says China has questions to answer over coronavirus outbreak

Donald Trump said on Thursday he was confident that the coronavirus originated in a Chinese virology lab

May 4, 2020

By Reuters

Society

Coronavirus: US Sen Cruz ups the ante against China, calls it 'geopolitical threat to US' for next 100 years

While US and China continue the blame game, Senator Ted Cruz said China is the most significant geopolitical threat to the US for the next century

May 4, 2020

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Society

UK PM Boris Johnson to plan the easing of lockdown restrictions next week

Until the Prime Minister reveals how social distancing measures can be relaxed, Gove stated that the UK "must carry on"

May 4, 2020

By IBTimes APAC Desk

Crime

Donald Trump makes more false claims; China travel curbs, trade deficit and Biden apology

President Trump made a series of false claims at the Fox News Virtual Town Hall event conducted on Sunday

May 4, 2020

By Suman Priya Mendonca

Fake news

Society

How work from home may not be as good to planet as thought

A new study revealed that the energy-saving around the world have been offset because of the mass move to work from home during the pandemic

May 4, 2020

By IANS

Society

Italy begins Phase 2 of lockdown de-escalation

The Italian government began the second phase of the coronavirus lockdown with certain relaxations on travel

May 4, 2020

By IANS

Science

This new method to treat coronavirus among aged people can work wonders by boosting their immunity

A compromised immune system among old-aged people make them more prone mortality risks associated with coronavirus infection

May 4, 2020

By Nirmal Narayanan

People carry flags in front of statues of North Korea founder Kim Il Sung (L) and late leader Kim Jong Il during a military parade marking the 105th birth anniversary Kim Il Sung, in Pyongyang April 15, 2017. REUTERS/Damir Sagolj/Files

Society

North Korea's new claim: US and South Korea spreading Coronavirus in the country

While US and China are playing blame game, North Korean authorities warn citizens that South Korea and US spreading the COVID-19 in the country

May 4, 2020

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Society

Vice President Mike Pence says he should have worn a mask while visiting Mayo Clinic

US Vice President Mike Pence says he should have worn a mask while visiting the Mayo Clinic

May 4, 2020

By Parvathy Rajagopal

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket with the company’s Crew Dragon spacecraft onboard is seen after being raised into a vertical position on the launch pad at Launch Complex 39A as preparations continue for the Demo-1 mission, Feb. 28, 2019, at NASA’s Kennedy Space

Science

Social distancing in space? Coronavirus impacts SpaceX's next mission to ISS this month

NASA and SpaceX have implemented new protocols to protect astronauts against COVID-19 during the upcoming launch of the Demo 2 mission

May 4, 2020

By Carlo Inigo Monzon

Nasa Spacex Space

Russian President Vladimir Putin visits hospital

Society

Is Russia lying about its coronavirus toll? Actual count 'four times' higher, says Moscow mayor

The mayor of Moscow claims the actual number of coronavirus infections and deaths in Russia are four times the official figure released by the government

May 4, 2020

By Manthan C.