UNITED STATES

Trump slams media for 'blocking' alleged graft cases against Biden

Trump says US on top as outbreak shuts largest cities

3:01 pm March 21, 2020

New York: New York and Illinois followed California Friday in locking down to stem the coronavirus pandemic as President Donald Trump declared the United States was already “winning” the war despite a rapid rise in confirmed cases and deaths. Malaysia to deploy army to enforce virus restrictions The move effectively seals off America’s largest cities […]

Coronavirus cases rise to 78 in China, spike in imported infections

Italy overtakes China with most virus deaths, California goes on lockdown

3:47 pm March 20, 2020

Los Angeles: Italy has surpassed China as the country with the most deaths from coronavirus as California, home to more than 39 million people, was placed under lockdown in the most drastic containment measure yet by a US state. President Donald Trump said meanwhile that the United States is fast-tracking antimalarial drugs for use as […]

Vishnu Saravanan becomes 2nd Indian sailor to qualify for Tokyo Olympics

Japan Olympic Committee deputy head has coronavirus: statement

6:26 pm March 17, 2020

Tokyo: Japan Olympic Committee’s deputy chief Kozo Tashima said Tuesday he had tested positive for the coronavirus, as doubts increase over whether Tokyo can safely host the Summer Games. “Today, my test result showed positive for the new coronavirus,” Tashima said in a statement, issued via the Japan Football Association, which he also heads. Tashima […]

SAARC video conference shows how leaders can present practical proposals: US official

11:05 pm March 16, 2020

Washington: The video conference by SAARC member countries over the coronavirus crisis shows how leaders can present practical proposals such as establishing a regional fund to combat global challenges, the United States said on Monday as it praised the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led initiative. SAARC nations on Sunday vowed to jointly combat coronavirus as Prime […]

Iran warns Trump over ‘dangerous actions’ after Iraq strikes

7:32 pm March 13, 2020

Tehran: Iran on Friday warned US President Donald Trump against taking “dangerous actions” after American forces launched air strikes that they said targeted a pro-Iranian armed group in neighbouring Iraq. “The United States cannot blame others… for the consequences of its illegal presence in Iraq and the nation’s reaction to the assassination and killing of […]