Total confirmed COVID-19 cases exceed 100 in United States
A notice showing "facial masks are out of stock" is seen on a door of a pharmacy in New York, the United States, Feb. 29, 2020. (Xinhua/Wang Ying) US health…
Canada establishes cabinet committee on COVID-19
A man wearing a face mask is seen outside the Allianz Stadium, after five Serie A matches were postponed because of the ongoing coronavirus epidemic, in Turin, Italy, Feb. 29,…
US Fed’s Beige Book reports negative impact of COVID-19 on economy
People pass by the U.S. Federal Reserve building in Washington D.C., the United States, June 5, 2019. The U.S. central bank released its latest beige book on Wednesday, saying the…
US lawmakers reach deal on emergency funding to combat COVID-19 as concern grows
A notice showing "facial masks are out of stock" is seen on a door of a pharmacy in New York, the United States, Feb. 29, 2020. The Washington State Department…
Japan to implement special legislation as COVID-19 infections climb past 1,000
Pedestrians wear face masks amid concerns over the spread of the COVID-19 novel coronavirus, in Tokyo on Tuesday. In Japan, the confirmed number has topped 861, including passengers previously quarantined…
For China, Biden more predictable than Trump, Sanders: experts
By Yang Sheng Democratic presidential hopeful former vice president Joe Biden (center) arrives on stage with his wife Jill Biden and sister Valerie Biden Owens for a Super Tuesday event…
Iranian Embassy in China raising funds online amid material shortages due to COVID-19
A couple wearing masks are seen in downtown Tehran, Iran, Feb. 23, 2020. (Photo by Ahmad Halabisaz/Xinhua) The Iranian Embassy in China is publicly raising funds on Chinese social media…
‘Ducks to fight locusts’ in Pakistan unrealistic
By Zhao Yusha A group of Chinese agricultural experts, who arrived in Karachi, Pakistan on Monday Photo: the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs of China Relying on a "duck army" to…
China, Syria sign economic cooperation agreement
Head of Syria's Planning and International Cooperation Commission (PICC) Imad Sabouni (2nd L) and Chinese Ambassador to Syria Feng Biao (2nd R) sign an economic cooperation agreement in Damascus, Syria,…
Thailand delivers new measures to contain COVID-19 spread
File photo; Xinhua Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Tuesday has delivered new measures to his government to fight against COVID-19 outbreak. Thai government spokesperson Narumon Pinyosinwat said that state…