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Chinese gov't donates 5,000 COVID-19 test kits to Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan received 5,000 COVID-19 test kits donated by the Chinese government to help the country curb the spread of the novel coronavirus outbreak, the authorities s

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New York bike shops seeing demand shift into high gear amid pandemic

02:11 In a time of crisis, transportation is critical. But when there's a highly contagious virus to contend with, choosing what mode of transportation to take becomes even more compli

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Thailand imposes nationwide curfew to curb COVID-19 spread

Thailand has imposed a curfew nationwide starting on Friday to prevent people from leaving home at night to curb the COVID-19 pandemic. Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan

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5.5-magnitude quake hits 68km N of Dili, East Timor -- USGS

An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.5 jolted 68km N of Dili, East Timor at 2020-04-02 02:13:15 GMT on Thursday (2020-04-02 10:13:15 Beijing Time), the U.S. Geological

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5.6-magnitude earthquake hits southwest China's Sichuan

A 5.6-magnitude earthquake hit Shiqu County of Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province, at 8:23 p.m. Wednesday Beijing Time, according

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COVID-19 cases exceed 800,000 Worldwide

The number of COVID-19 cases worldwide has exceeded 800,000, according to the latest data from Johns Hopkins University's Center for Systems Science and Engineering (CSSE). As of 07:00 Eastern Tim

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Suspension of sporting events to continue in China amid COVID-19

Sporting events that involve large gatherings in China will continue to be suspended as a preventive measure against the coronavirus, China's General Administration ofSport announced on Tuesday."B

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Chinese firm's medical supplies arrive in Portugal

A batch of medical supplies delivered by China's Fosun Group, including 1 million face masks and 200,000 test kits, arrived in Lisbon from China on Monday, according to a press release by the co

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U.S. has over 160,000 COVID-19 cases -- Johns Hopkins University

There have been 160,020 confirmed cases in the United States, with 2,953 deaths. WASHINGTON, March 30 (Xinhua) -- The United States has reported more than 160,000 COVI

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China faces mounting pressure of imported COVID-19 cases: official

China must shore up its preventive measures against the imported cases of novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) as cases are soaring overseas, a health official said Mo

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NASA selects SpaceX as initial partner to deliver logistics to lunar Gateway

NASA has selected U.S. private space company SpaceX as the first commercial provider to deliver cargo, experiments and other supplies to the agency's Gateway in lunar orbit, according to a lates

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Canadian PM's wife says gets "all clear" from doctor after COVID-19 diagnosis

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's wife said on social media Sunday that she has received clearance from her doctor after having tested positive for COVID-19 earlier this month. "I am feel

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Coronavirus vlog: How has COVID-19 changed Egyptian people's life?

Coronavirus vlog: Disinfecting the pyramids, learning from home and exchanging tips on keeping virus away. Follow Xinhua correspondent Wu Danni in Cairo to see how #COVID19 has changed Egyptian peopl

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U.S. unemployment record reaches an all time high

02:38 Some disturbing economic data is coming out of the United States showing the dramatic impact of the COVID-19 outbreak on workers. Last week, the number of jobless claims filed in

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Russia to close border amid virus crisis

Russia is going to suspend border crossings via automobile, railway, pedestrian and other border checkpoints from Monday in a bid to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus, the Russian gove

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COVID-19 cases in Philippines exceed 1,000, with 272 new cases recorded

The number of COVID-19 cases in Philippines has exceeded 1,000, with 272 new cases reported on Saturday, the biggest rise in a single day. The Department of Health said the country's total is now at

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COVID-19 cases exceed 600,000 worldwide -- Johns Hopkins University

The number of COVID-19 cases worldwide has exceeded 600,000, according to the latest data from Johns Hopkins University's Center for Systems Science and Engineering (CSSE). As of 05:00 Eastern Tim