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'I May Take Meds Too': Trump Calls Modi, Asks Him to OK Malaria Drug Export for Covid-19 Treatment
India's Directorate General of Foreign Trade on March 25 banned the export of Hydroxychloroquine but said that certain shipments on humanitarian grounds may be allowed on a case-by-case basis.
‘One of Humanity’s Darkest Hours’: WHO, IMF Say Saving Lives 'Prerequisite' to Saving Jobs
World Health Organization director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus and International Monetary Fund managing director Kristalina Georgieva said getting the COVID-19 virus under control first was necessary to revive economic activity -- though they admit...
China Mourns Thousands of 'Martyrs' Who Died in Country's Battle Against Coronavirus Epidemic
At 10 a.m. (0200 GMT) Beijing time, the country observed three minutes of silence to mourn those who died, including frontline medical workers and doctors. Cars, trains and ships sounded their horns and air raid sirens wailed.
Bolsonaro's Approval Rating Falls as He Slams Brazilians for ‘Hysteria’ Over Coronavirus
Forty-two percent of Brazilians said the president's overall performance was 'bad' or 'terrible,'.
Boosting Immunity: How a 1920's Tuberculosis Vaccine Might Help Fight Coronavirus
Researchers in Australia and Europe are testing whether the Bacille Calmette-Guerin (BCG) vaccine, introduced in the 1920s to fight tuberculosis, might be deployed to combat COVID-19.
Trump Touts 'Great' Saudi-Russia Oil Deal to Halt Price Rout Amid Covid-19, But Details Unclear
Trump said the two nations could cut output by 10 to 15 million barrels per day (bpd) - an unprecedented amount representing 10% to 15% of global supply.
Top US Banks May Shun Small-Business Rescue Plan on Liability Worries
Borrowers can apply for the loans through participating banks starting from Friday and until June 30. Trump administration officials have said.
'Thank you China': Mexico Expresses Gratitude for Donation of Medical Supplies Amid Coronavirus
Last month, Ebrard said China's government was helping Mexico obtain 300 respirators.
Global Economy Could Shrink by Almost 1% in 2020 Due to Covid-19, Says UN, Warns of Unemployment
The analysis by the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs said the Covid-19 pandemic is disrupting global supply chains and international trade.
Global Coronavirus Death Toll Surges Past 50,000, Number of Infections Inches Closer to One Million
The most deaths have been reported from Italy so far, with 13,915. Spain has reported 10,003 fatalities, ahead of France with 4,032, and China, the epicentre of the virus, with 3,199.
Trump Warns Iran and its Proxies Against Attacking US Troops in Iraq
US President Donald Trump cited a possible 'sneak attack' but gave no other details.
Post COVID-19 Crisis: Reflections on China's Role in Colonising WHO
The Covid-19 crisis has had experts look into China's role in influencing the WHO and other international organisations to expand its footprints by jumping on this humanitarian health crisis.
UK Extends Work Visas for Indian, Foreign Doctors Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
The extension, announced by UK Home Secretary Priti Patel, will apply to around 2,800 migrant doctors, nurses and paramedics employed by the NHS whose visa is due to expire before October 1.
US Authorises Emergency Use of New 2-Minute Test Kit for Coronavirus
The test is administered like a glucose test but is designed for use strictly by medical professionals.
Amazon Fires Employee Who Said Coronavirus Positive Staff Working in New York Warehouse
An estimated 50 to 60 employees joined a walkout at an Amazon worker warehouse in the New York borough of Staten Island, demanding that the facility be shut down and cleaned after a worker tested positive for the coronavirus.
Italy Sees 812 More Coronavirus Deaths, But New Cases Fall Steeply
Italy, the world's hardest hit country which accounts for more than a third of all global fatalities, saw its total death tally rise to 11,591 since the outbreak emerged in northern regions on February 21.