New resolution on pandemic truce presented to UN Security Council

by Philippe Rater Germany and Estonia submitted Tuesday a resolution to the UN Security Council on a ceasefire in…

Tech giants extend work-from-home policy; Twitter says employees can work from home ‘forever’

Twitter will allow its employees to work from home permanently if they…

China's lack of transparency on virus fuelling rumours: US expert

by Agnès Pedrero Renowned US epidemiologist Larry Brilliant has urged China to…

China cuts Australian beef imports after warning against virus probe

by Andrew Leeson China suspended imports from four major Australian beef suppliers…

Zinc-hydroxychloroquine found effective in some COVID-19 patients: study

The antimalarial drug hydroxychloroquine has shown mixed results against the coronavirus in…

Hong Kong gyms, bars and cinemas reopen as virus measures ease

Hong Kong on Friday began to ease major social distancing measures with…

Japan approves remdesivir for coronavirus treatment

Japan on Thursday authorised the antiviral drug remdesivir to treat coronavirus patients, the government…