Saudi Arabia widens travel ban to Europe, others over coronavirus
Saudi Arabia has extended flight and travel bans over coronavirus fears to include the European Union and 12 other countries after announcing 24 new cases...
Thailand reports biggest daily jump in new coronavirus cases
Thai officials played down the possibility of “super spreading” of the coronavirus on Thursday as they reported a group of friends were responsible for the...
Discarded coronavirus masks clutter Hong Kong’s beaches, trails
Discarded face masks are piling up on Hong Kong’s beaches and nature trails, with environmental groups warning that the waste is posing a huge threat...
For richer or poorer: coronavirus, cheap oil test climate vows
Climate change commitments by banks, pension funds and asset managers face their first major test as markets reel from the twin shocks of coronavirus and...
U.S. clampdown on European travel heaps new coronavirus woes on airlines
A clampdown on European travel to the United States will heap more pressure on airlines already reeling from the coronavirus pandemic, analysts said, raising the...
Kuroda says BOJ ready to act to support economy, after meeting PM Abe
Bank of Japan Governor Haruhiko Kuroda said the central bank was ready to respond with further steps to support the economy, after a meeting with...
U.S. decries ‘fabricated conspiracy theories’ in Cambodia treason trial
The United States ambassador to Cambodia said on Thursday that he is troubled by “fabricated conspiracy theories” at the treason trial of opposition party leader...
Factbox: Sports events hit by the coronavirus pandemic
Here is a list of international sports events hit by the coronavirus outbreak:...
NBA roundup: Late OKC postponement precedes league shutdown
As the players prepared for tipoff of Wednesday night’s game between the Utah Jazz and the host Oklahoma City Thunder, the proceedings were halted quickly....
Australia injects $11.4 billion coronavirus stimulus, extends travel restrictions
Australia’s government said it would pump A$17.6 billion ($11.4 billion) into the economy to try to stop the coronavirus outbreak triggering a recession, as it...