U.S. could become ‘coronavirus epicenter’, UK locks down, Olympics in doubt
The United States could become the global epicenter of the coronavirus outbreak, the World Health Organization said on Tuesday, as Britain went into lockdown and...
Coronavirus crisis rocks airlines and planemakers
The grounding of virtually all flights by Europe’s largest budget airline and European air traffic data on Tuesday highlighted the enormity of the shock to...
Japan Airlines to slash international flights by 64% as coronavirus dents demand
Japan Airlines said on Tuesday it will cut flights on international routes from the country by about 64% between March 29 and April 30, as...
Thai leader to invoke emergency powers as virus infections climb
Thailand’s leader said on Tuesday he would invoke sweeping emergency powers in the face of surging coronavirus infections, and in a sign of toughening official...
Coronavirus redraws battle lines on airline emissions
European airlines crippled by the coronavirus have demanded lasting relief from environmental taxes – in a move that pits their immediate survival against longer-term emissions...
Spirit AeroSystems temporarily suspends Boeing-related production
Spirit Aerosystems , Boeing’s largest supplier, is temporarily suspending production of parts for the airline at many of its facilities across the United States, the...
To athletes’ relief, Tokyo 2020 delay looks inevitable
Japan and the Olympics movement were deciding on Tuesday whether to postpone this year’s Tokyo Games due to the coronavirus as a global outcry made...
Pulev sees no problem in fighting Joshua without spectators
Bulgarian Kubrat Pulev, the IBF’s mandatory challenger, said he saw no problem in fighting Briton Anthony Joshua for the world heavyweight title in a match...
Looming delay spells uncertain future for ‘Tokyo 2020’ merchandise
Vendors of a vast array of Tokyo 2020-themed trinkets are looking to cash in from a looming postponement of the Games, because of a global...
A bird’s eye view of London in lockdown
Britain awoke to a virtual lockdown on Tuesday after Prime Minister Boris Johnson ordered people to stay at home, shops to close and an end...