Indonesia reports 395 new coronavirus infections, 19 deaths
Indonesia reported on Monday 395 new coronavirus infections, taking the total in the Southeast Asian country to 11,587, said health ministry official Achmad Yurianto....
Green recovery can revive virus-hit economies and tackle climate change: study
Massive programmes of green public investment would be the most cost-effective way both to revive virus-hit economies and strike a decisive blow against climate change,...
Qantas Airways extends flight cancellations, raises A$550 million
Qantas Airways on Tuesday said it would extend flight cancellations into June and July, and added that it secured further debt funding that should support...
Ecuador exceeds 30,000 confirmed coronavirus cases
Ecuador on Monday exceeded 30,000 confirmed cases of the coronavirus, while the government launched a plan to start gradually relaxing quarantine measures that have been...
How do koalas drink? Not the way you might think
Scientists have solved a lingering mystery about koala behavior – how these tree-dwelling marsupials native to Australia consume enough water to live....
U.S. Senate returns to Washington amid concerns about coronavirus risk
The U.S. Senate convened in Washington for the first time in nearly six weeks on Monday, despite concern it might put lawmakers and staff at...
Even the Supreme Court is working remotely
The first U.S. Supreme Court arguments conducted by teleconference played out smoothly on Monday, with even the typically silent Justice Clarence Thomas joining the fray....
New projection puts U.S. COVID-19 deaths at nearly 135,000 by August
A new forecast projects nearly 135,000 deaths due to COVID-19 in the United States through the beginning of August mainly due to reopening measures under...
California sees ‘ray of sunshine,’ takes first steps toward reopening
California on Monday announced the state’s first tentative steps to reopen from a lockdown designed to contain the spread of the coronavirus, giving a green...
U.S. should keep Congress informed about nuclear talks with Saudis: GAO
The U.S. Departments of State and Energy should commit to regular briefings to relevant committees in Congress on talks about nuclear power cooperation with Saudi...