U.S. crude hits 17-year low as lockdowns, restrictions spread
Oil prices fell for a third session on Wednesday with U.S. crude futures tumbling to a 17-year low as travel and social lockdowns sparked by...
“Corona, corona”: Thai Batman fights virus with catchy tune
“If you have a fever, 37.5 or over, you need to immediately see a doctor,” croons a Thai teacher cosplaying as Batman, in a music...
Mideast states not communicating enough about virus: WHO
The World Health Organization (WHO) said on Wednesday that some information about coronavirus cases was being “insufficiently communicated” by Middle East states....
Stocks, oil sliding again in ‘irrevocably changed’ markets
Global stocks stumbled back into the red on Wednesday with Wall Street futures pointing to more losses ahead as fears over the coronavirus fallout eclipsed...
Unions urge Airbus to extend output freeze due to virus fears
French unions are urging Airbus to keep its French factories closed beyond March 23, when it plans to resume production after a four-day shutdown, raising...
India says 276 citizens have tested positive for coronavirus overseas
A total of 276 Indians have tested positive for coronavirus overseas to date, an Indian government minister said on Wednesday....
Indonesia rations purchases of staples, eyes fuel price cuts
Indonesian police have ordered retailers to ration purchases of staple foods to contain panic buying amid a spike in coronavirus cases in the Southeast Asian...
Indonesia reports 55 new coronavirus cases, biggest daily rise
Indonesia announced on Wednesday 55 new coronavirus cases, taking the total to 227 in the Southeast Asian nation and marking the biggest daily rise in...
Russia feeding disinformation about coronavirus to sow panic in West: EU document
Russian media have deployed a “significant disinformation campaign” against the West to worsen the impact of the coronavirus, generate panic and sow distrust, according to...
Cambodia halts mainstream Mekong River dam plans for 10 years, official says
Electricity-starved Cambodia will not develop new hydropower dams on the Mekong River for the next 10 years, a senior energy official said on Wednesday, as...