United States

Trump Signs COVID-19 Relief Orders After Negotiation with Congress Breaks Down

Donald Trump's move to take relief measures out of the hands of Congress drew criticism from some Democrats

Aug 9, 2020

By IBTimes APAC Desk

Coronavirus Case Found at Second Mine of Papua New Guinea

The deadly virus outbreak has created a major stir around the world in recent times infecting more than 19.6 million people worldwide

Aug 9, 2020

By IBTimes APAC Desk

Coronavirus

US Health Chief Arrives in Taiwan on Tour Criticized by China

China considers Taiwan a wayward province, to be brought under its control by making use of force if needed

Aug 9, 2020

By IBTimes APAC Desk

Afghanistan Is Going to Release 400 'Hard-Core' Taliban for Starting Peace Talks

Talks between the warring Taliban and government is going to start in Doha this week, Western diplomats mentioned

Aug 9, 2020

By IBTimes APAC Desk

Expert Says Probable Third Temple of Jerusalem Could be Signaling End of World

Extreme Christian believers strongly argue that planet earth is currently going through the end times

Aug 9, 2020

By Nirmal Narayanan

Is Donald Trump USA's First Socialist President? Leading Analyst Thinks So

Celebrated author and risk analyst Nassim Taleb believes there would be wide-ranging changes in the way world functions, due to COVID-19.

Aug 9, 2020

By Akshay Saraswat

Coronavirus

McDonald's, Burger King Among Fast-Foods Whose Packaging Contains Cancer-Causing 'Forever' Chemicals: Report

38 food packaging samples across six chains were tested, and almost half tested positive for fluorine levels, indicating the presence of PFAS, reveals a report

Aug 9, 2020

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Drinking red wine can lower the short-term effects of cigarette smoking

This Unique Tradition That Started During Bubonic Plague Gets Revived due to Coronavirus Pandemic in Italy

The 'wine windows' were first introduced in the 1600s were closed for centuries after the plague but their true purpose again got realized due to the COVID-19 outbreak

Aug 8, 2020

By Ishan Ghosh

Coronavirus

Malaysia: Seven more rotavirus cases detected in Kedah; total reaches up to 24

Rich or Poor? Bill Gates Believes Coronavirus Pandemic Will End In The 'Rich World' by 2021

The end of the Coronavirus pandemic will depend on whether we are living in developing or wealthier countries

Aug 8, 2020

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Coronavirus

China's Top Representative in Hong Kong Mocks US Sanctions

Luo Huining's office issued a separate statement, denouncing the US move as interference in Hong Kong affairs

Aug 8, 2020

By IANS

This Common Annoying Sensation Can be a Symptom of Coronavirus, Doctors Warn

A report that was published in the American Journal of Emergency Medicine explains the case of a person who tested positive for COVID-19 after having hiccups for 4 days

Aug 8, 2020

By Ishan Ghosh

Coronavirus