Tibet discharges only coronavirus patient
The only patient infected with the novel coronavirus in northwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region was discharged from hospital after an 18-day treatment Wednesday afternoon. The patient, 34, is from the…
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WHO chief says first vaccine for novel coronavirus could be available in 18 months
World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said on Tuesday that the first vaccines for the novel coronavirus could be ready in 18 months. In the meantime, he tweeted,…
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AU delays tapping peace fund
African Union blames shortfall in promised contributions The African Union has agreed not to start financing security operations from a new fund until 2023 because it has received fewer contributions…
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Iranians rally on 41st anniversary of shah’s ouster
Thousands of Iranians massed on Tuesday for commemorations marking 41 years since the Islamic Revolution, in a show of unity at a time of heightened tensions with the US. Waving…
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POTUS touts uranium reserve funds
US policymakers seek to ensure fuel for nuclear power reactors President Donald Trump's 2021 budget proposed $150 million for the creation of a US uranium reserve as the administration seeks…
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Philippines to scrub US military pact
The Philippines told the US on Tuesday it was quitting a pact key to their historical military alliance, triggering a six-month countdown to the deal's termination, Manila said. Philippine President…
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Chinese experts call for US talks over virus impact on phase one deal: survey
A vast majority of Chinese analysts believe China should invoke a disaster-related clause in the phase one trade agreement and begin discussions about the impact of the coronavirus outbreak on…
Public condemns rumors aimed at influencing companies’ return to work
A company in East China denied Tuesday to the Global Times a rumor that said an employee was infected with the novel coronavirus pneumonia while working during the Spring Festival…
TV station withdraws drama featuring War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression
Shanxi TV station withdrew a Chinese TV series that follows the War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression (1931-1945), and the TV station's social network account allegedly explained to a netizen…
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Guangdong bans wildlife trade
China's Guangdong Province announced a ban on trade and indiscriminate consumption of wildlife on Tuesday, which is welcomed in society as a timely decision made by the provincial People's Congress…