Stocks rebound passes 10% after $2 trillion U.S. stimulus boost
A rebound in world stocks reached a lofty 11% on Wednesday and commodities made gains too, as coronavirus-battered markets leapt on news of a $2...
Hanoi to close all non-essential services to fight coronavirus
Vietnam’s capital, Hanoi, has ordered a limit on public gatherings and shut down all non-essential services until further notice as part of measures to curb...
Afghan forces kill gunmen who attacked Sikh complex; some casualties
Unidentified gunmen and suicide bombers raided a Sikh religious complex in the Afghan capital of Kabul on Wednesday, trapping up to 200 people and inflicting...
U.S. senators look to quickly pass massive coronavirus bill, head home
U.S. senators will vote on Wednesday on a $2-trillion bipartisan package of legislation to alleviate the devastating economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic, hoping it...
Senate reaches deal on $2 trillion relief package
After days of tense partisan discussions, U.S.senators have reached an agreement on a massive $2 trillion coronavirus relief package. Gloria Tso reports....
After Trump request, South Korea checking if it can expand exports of virus test kits
South Korean authorities said on Wednesday they were looking at whether the country had sufficient stockpiles of coronavirus test kits to expand exports to the...
Iran coronavirus toll rises to 2,077 after 143 new deaths
An Iranian health ministry official said on Wednesday that 2,077 people had died so far from the new coronavirus in Iran, with 143 deaths recorded...
England’s Fleetwood joins calls for Ryder Cup defense delay
England’s Tommy Fleetwood said Europe’s Ryder Cup title defense should be postponed by a year due to the coronavirus pandemic, as this would give all...
Netherlands coronavirus transmission rate slowed, top health official says
The head of the Netherlands’ National Institute of Health (RIVM) said on Wednesday that based on its best estimates, growth in coronavirus transmissions had significantly...
Walmart taps Sameer Aggarwal as CEO of Indian unit, says in touch with suppliers
Walmart Inc on Wednesday named Sameer Aggarwal chief executive officer of Best Price, its Indian cash and carry business, and said it was in touch...