United States tells Britain: look again at Huawei 5G decision
The United States on Wednesday urged Britain to look again at its decision to allow China’s Huawei a limited role in 5G networks, cautioning that...
U.S., Japan pull nationals from China virus city, huge economic hit forecast
The United States and Japan evacuated their nationals from a quarantined city while British Airways suspended flights to mainland China as deaths from a new...
Factbox: Airlines suspend some flights to China over coronavirus
Major airlines have suspended some flights to China because of the coronavirus outbreak which has killed more than 130 people in China and spread across...
China first quarter growth may dip below 5% as virus spreads: government economist
China’s economic growth may drop to 5% or even lower due to the coronavirus outbreak, possibly pushing policymakers into introduce more stimulus measures, a government...
Germany plans evacuation flight from Wuhan area in coming days
Germany is planning a special military flight in the coming days to evacuate healthy German citizens from the area around Wuhan in China, the epicentre...
Osaka resident tests positive for coronavirus: Japan’s NHK
A woman working as a tour-bus guide in Japan has tested positive for the coronavirus, public broadcaster NHK cited Osaka’s prefectural government as saying on...
Sudan suspects two infections with the new coronavirus: minister
Sudan suspects that two of its citizens who returned to the country from China are infected with the new coronavirus, the information minister told Reuters....
Governments should decide on any evacuations from virus zones: WHO
It is for governments to decide whether to evacuate their nationals from Wuhan, the Chinese city at the epicenter of the coronavirus outbreak, the World...
Futures gain as Apple earnings take some focus off virus concerns
U.S. stock index futures rose on Wednesday as strong results from Apple and other marquee companies kicked fourth-quarter earnings into top gear and overshadowed concerns...
Thiem stuns Nadal to reach Australian Open semi-finals
Dominic Thiem ended six years of Grand Slam frustration against Rafa Nadal on Wednesday with a seismic 7-6(3) 7-6(4) 4-6 7-6(6) upset that booked his...