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Japan plans to approve its first coronavirus antigen testing kits on Wednesday. (AFP Photo)World
Japan to approve its first coronavirus antigen test kits

Antigen tests scan for proteins that can be found on or inside a virus

12 May 2020 1:39 PM IST

An empty Indonesian airport during the coronavirus lockdown. (AFP)World
Coronavirus lockdown: 'Rice ATMs' come to the rescue of hungry...

Coronavirus outbreak has caused millions to lose their jobs in Southeast Asia's largest economy.

12 May 2020 10:28 AM IST

Local official sacked as COVID-19 epicentre Wuhan reports six new cases. (AFP Photo)World
Official sacked for poor management after new Covid19 cases reported...

All the cases were reported in the Sanmin residential community, which is under the jurisdiction of Changqing Street

11 May 2020 4:26 PM IST

The Konarak support vessel which was struck during a training exercise in the Gulf of Oman, is docked in an unidentified naval base in Iran.(Photo provided by the Iranian Army)West Asia
Iran missile accidentally hits its own ship, 19 sailors dead

The incident comes amid months of heightened tensions between Iran and US since Trump unilaterally withdrew from...

11 May 2020 3:27 PM IST

Militants have carried out several roadside bombings and rocket attacks in Kabul and other parts of the country in recent weeks. (AP)West Asia
Four back-to-back bomb explosions rock Kabul city

The explosions come as authorities are trying to impose a lockdown in the capital to curb the spread of coronavirus in...

11 May 2020 3:14 PM IST

Mickey and Minnie Mouse take the stage in a reopening ceremony for Disneyland in Shanghai as the theme park reopened. (AP)World
China reopens Shanghai Disneyland

China has allowed shops and offices to reopen but is keeping cinemas, bars, karaoke parlors and other businesses closed

11 May 2020 1:47 PM IST

Visitors wearing protective face masks at the capitals popular tourist spot of Temple of Heaven in Beijing. (AP)World
Wuhan reports first coronavirus cluster since lifting of lockdown

The new infections add a layer of caution to efforts to lower coronavirus-related restrictions across China

11 May 2020 11:41 AM IST

A poster depicts Chinese president Xi Jinping with two pointed ears underlined by the words \BAT MAN\ on a street in Stockholm. (AP)World
US coronavirus patients and businesses attempt to sue China

At least nine lawsuits have been filed in the US against China, claiming authorities there tried to hide what was...

11 May 2020 9:56 AM IST

A man waring a face mask passes by notices at the entrance of a temporary closed dance club in Seoul, South Korea. (AP)World
South Korea reports highest rise in virus cases in a month after...

PM says health officials are struggling to trace -"thousands of people-" who went to clubs and bars once the country...

11 May 2020 8:53 AM IST

People wearing face masks walk through an underground shopping area in Seoul. (AFP)World
Eased restrictions bring new cases in South Korea, virus fears in...

4 million people have been confirmed infected by the virus so far, and more than 279,000 have died worldwide

10 May 2020 9:57 AM IST

South Koreas capital has ordered the closure of all clubs and bars after a burst of new cases sparked fears of a second coronavirus wave. (AFP Photo)World
South Korea closes bars and clubs; fears second wave of Covid19

Of the 18 new South Korean cases reported on Saturday, 17 were tied to the Itaewon cluster

10 May 2020 9:16 AM IST

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. (Korean Central News Agency)World
North Korea praises China for getting the pandemic under control

China is North Korea's most significant ally and economic lifeline, accounting for about 90% of the country's external...

8 May 2020 9:31 AM IST

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