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NASA's Perseverance rover is now halfway to Mars

The spacecraft has covered half the distance it will go to Mars and will arrive in February, hopefully safely.

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Lift off! NASA launches new Mars rover to search for signs of alien life

The Perseverance rover will spend the next seven months flying to Mars before attempting a dangerous landing.

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U.S. has notified UN chief of withdrawal from WHO: spokesman

A United Nations spokesman confirmed on Tuesday that the United States notified on Monday the UN secretary-general of its withdrawal from the World Health Organization.

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Healthcare workers filmed dumping bodies in a muddy pit

01:01 Indian media is reporting that eight patients that died from COVID-19 were thrown into a pit before being bulldozed, breaking with strict burial traditions. Officials apologized

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Computer modelling shows new antiviral drug effective in treating COVID-19: Aussie research

A new antiviral drug has been proved effective in blocking COVID-19 in computer modelling. Researchers from Monash University conducted extensive modelling of alpha-ketoamide 13b on a supercomputer

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China-developed amphibious aircraft to conduct first maritime takeoff

China's first self-developed amphibious aircraft AG600 during its maiden flight in Zhuhai, south China's Guangdong Province, December 24, 2017. /VCG China's independently-developed large amphi

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Shanghai closed-loop management effective in preventing COVID-19 importation

Shanghai has seen no local infections caused by imported cases of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) as of Sunday. This is due to the city's closed-loop manageme

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On-site job fair held in Wuhan

An on-site job fair was held in Wuhan on Tuesday with strict epidemic prevention measures.Over 1,600 job vacancies from more than 40 enterprises were offered, involving a variety of industries like f

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Arrivals to Beijing must provide nucleic acid test certificate from Sunday

All arrivals to Beijing who need to stay at hotels must provide a nucleic acid test certificate from April 12, local authorities said Friday. People entering the capit

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Philippines records 34 more COVID-19 cases, imposes curfew on Metro Manila

The Philippines on Saturday reported 34 more confirmed COVID-19 cases, bringing the total number in the country to 98. Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire tol

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Senior official stresses comprehensive management in curbing COVID-19 epidemic

Guo Shengkun, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, underlined the role of comprehensive management in fighting the