Post-blast Lebanon says hospitals nearly at COVID-19 capacity
The disaster killed 177 people and wounded more than 6,500, many hit by falling debris and flying glass as windows shattered.
Samsung's Galaxy Buds Live might be good reason to switch from Apple's AirPods
In contrast with the AirPods series, which still retains the stem for aesthetic purposes, the Galaxy Buds Live flaunts a sleeker shell.
Virus-hit Singapore plunges into recession as economy shrinks 41%
It marked the second consecutive quarter of contraction, meaning the city state has entered a recession for the first time since 2009.
Virus surge sparks South Africa curfew and Spain local lockdown
The United States is the world's worst-hit country with 135,171 deaths from 3,301,820 cases.
Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie make joint virtual appearance for this cause
The royal siblings chatted to young people who receive help from the Teenage Cancer Trust.
Eau de Space: Kickstarter project promises to bring fragrance of outer space to people
With the help of NASA, the company hopes to give consumers an idea of the aroma that only those who closely work with space flight encounter.
William and Kate reportedly liked Meghan at first meeting; were concerned about Harry
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were believed to be concerned that things are moving too fast with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.
Under pressure, Google to pay some outlets for news content
The program will begin with 'local and national publications in Germany, Australia and Brazil' and is set to expand to more countries soon.
UK medical leaders urge virus response review, warn of second wave
In a joint letter, the presidents of around a dozen medical organisations said lessons must be learned -- and quickly.
Gilead Sciences eyeing remdesivir inhalation treatment; clinical trails to start soon
Since there are currently no other ways to take remdesivir, it is difficult to treat people without hospitalisation.
Bank of England readies more crisis-fighting stimulus
The British central bank has been at the forefront of economic fire-fighting over this year's deadly COVID-19 emergency.
Brazil virus toll surges to third-highest in world
The United States remains the hardest-hit nation in the world.
Grindr to remove ethnicity filter from gay dating app
The developers say the change was prompted by users who called for racial equality.
Japan set to lift coronavirus emergency as cases slow
Compared to hard-hit areas in Europe, the US, Russia and Brazil, Japan has been spared the worst of the pandemic, with 16,581 cases in total and 830 deaths.
Coronavirus vaccine from Moderna reportedly shows promising results in trials
The early testing phase concluded recently with positive results, with 45 people inoculated with varying doses that ranged from low to medium.
Virus could cut up to 9.7 percent off global economy: ADB
Many airlines have either retrenched staff or told their employees to take unpaid leave.
WHO warns virus may be here to stay as toll nears 300,000
Top infectious diseases expert Anthony Fauci has said re-opening too soon risks triggering uncontrollable outbreaks.
Hoping to cure virus, Syria labs churn out anti-malarial drug
In recent days, the medicine has been in such demand in Syria that a box can sell for over $100 on the black market.
Coronavirus researchers confirm key information regarding infection
Doctors who were hoping that the virus had been existing among the population are evidently saddened by the news.
Virus cases top three million as nations plan lockdown exit
Forecasts warn of the worst global recession in a century.
UK virus measures could last for months, health official warns
Pressure is growing on the British government to explain how it might ease a month-long lockdown due to COVID-19.
Scientists claim that COVID-19 was passed to humans by dogs: Study
A new study suggests that stray dogs may have passed coronavirus to humans.
Trump says OPEC+ planning to cut production 20 mn bpd
After a Sunday videoconference, the top producers agreed to slash daily production by 9.7 million barrels from May.
Britain's Johnson 'improving' but remains in intensive care
Newspapers urged Britons to keep their leader in their minds, with a lockdown to try to stem the spread of COVID-19 now in its third week.
Britain set for 66,000 COVID-19 deaths, highest toll in Europe: Study
More than 5,000 people have died from COVID-19 in Britain, fewer than in Spain, Italy and France.
Boris Johnson spends second night in intensive care
In an update Tuesday evening, the prime minister's spokesman said his "condition is stable and he remains in intensive care for close monitoring."
WHO encourages people to stay home, play video games to stem spread of virus infections
Activision Blizzard and Riot Games are part of several game studios that are committed to helping the WHO to prevent the spread of coronavirus.
US tops world in virus cases, overtaking China and Italy
The US has recorded 1,178 deaths, while the global death toll stood at 23,293.
Italy overtakes China with most virus deaths, California goes on lockdown
President Donald Trump said meanwhile that the United States is fast-tracking antimalarial drugs for use as a treatment.
UK 'can turn tide' of coronavirus in 12 weeks: Boris Johnson
The government has also promised to ramp up testing of the virus, from 5,000 to 10,000 per day "by next week".