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…
Lebanon’s PM urges financial support to fight against COVID-19
File photo: Xinhua Lebanese Prime Minister Hassan Diab on Tuesday urged the Higher Relief Committee for financial support to fighting against COVID-19, MTV local TV channel reported. Diab urged the…
Cambodia marks Culture Day with traditional arts performance
Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Techo Hun Sen attends an event celebrating the 22nd National Culture Day in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, March 3, 2020. Cambodia celebrated the 22nd National Culture Day…
China fights virus on ‘two fronts’: observers
By Liu Caiyu, Huang Lanlan and Cao Siqi More confirmed cases of COVID-19 have been spotted on people who returned from other countries facing a serious epidemic, adding new challenges…