WHO’s Tedros urges world to ‘double down’ against virus pandemic
The head of the World Health Organization (WHO) urged all countries on Thursday to “double down” in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic....
Trump stops Europe flights, China says coronavirus outbreak may end by June
Travelers scrambled to rebook flights and markets reeled on Thursday after U.S. President Donald Trump imposed sweeping restrictions on travel from Europe, hitting battered airlines...
Argentina suspends visas to travelers from coronavirus-hit countries
Argentina has temporarily stopped issuing visas to travelers from countries hardest-hit by coronavirus, including the United States, China and countries in Europe, in a bid...
Philippines’ Duterte announces ‘lockdown’ of Manila to fight coronavirus
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte on Thursday announced a halt on domestic land, sea and air travel to and from Manila, as well as community quarantine...
Is a coffee craze brewing in Nigeria?
In a country that loves cocoa and tea, entrepreneurs like Ibrahim Samande are betting that wealthy Nigerians will start seeing premium coffees as vogue. Angela...
GameStop investors seek board seat after expiry of standstill pact
A group of investors in GameStop Corp on Thursday asked the video game retailer to appoint a shareholder nominee on its board, after a year-long...
Trump’s travel ban sidesteps his own European resorts – POLITICO
Trump’s travel ban sidesteps his own European resorts POLITICO Trump address sparks chaos as coronavirus crisis deepens CNN Dollar skids as Trump’s virus response disappoints CNBC The U.S....
U.S. forecaster sees 65% chance of neutral weather during spring
There is about a 65% chance of El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) neutral conditions prevailing during the Northern Hemisphere spring in 2020, a U.S. government weather...
U.S. weekly jobless claims fall; producer prices weak
The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefit unexpectedly fell last week, but could rise in the coming weeks as the coronavirus pandemic causes companies...
Pence defends coronavirus travel ban, says U.S. cases to rise
U.S. Vice President Mike Pence on Thursday defended the Trump administration’s new restrictions on travel from European nations, saying the epicenter of the coronavirus pandemic...