Coronavirus Outbreak Affects Everest Expeditions, Nepal Tourism Hit
With the outbreak of coronavirus showing no sign of subsiding, many mountain climbers have already started cancelling their expedition bookings. This is a cause of concern to the tour operators who...
IMF, Pak Reach Agreement On 2nd Review Of $6 Billion Bailout: Pak Media
The International Monetary Fund or IMF has said it has reached an agreement with the Pakistani authorities "on policies and reforms" needed to complete the second review of the USD 6 billion loan...
Canada To No Longer Pay For Harry And Meghan Security
Canada will no longer provide security for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, the Canadian government said on Thursday, once the couple are no longer working members of the British royal family in the...
Hyundai Shuts S Korean Factory After Worker Tests Positive For Coronavirus
A Hyundai Motor worker has tested positive for the new coronavirus, leading to a suspension of production at one its factories in South Korea's southeastern city of Ulsan, the company said on Friday.
Tokyo Disney Parks Closing For Two Weeks On Virus Fears
The operator of Tokyo's two Disney resorts, Disneyland and DisneySea, said Friday the parks would be closed for around two weeks on fears over the outbreak of the new coronavirus.
Nigeria Confirms Coronavirus Case, First In Sub-Saharan Africa
Nigeria on Friday announced the first confirmed case of the novel coronavirus in sub-Saharan Africa.
This Large Exoplanet Could Have Right Conditions For Life
Research led by an Indian-origin astronomer has found an exoplanet more than twice the size of Earth that could have the right conditions to sustain alien life.
Astronomers Detect Biggest Explosion After Big Bang
The biggest explosion in the universe after the Big Bang has been discovered by scientists studying a distant galaxy cluster.
US Spy Agencies Monitor Virus Spread, Concerns About India: Report
US intelligence agencies are monitoring the global spread of coronavirus and the ability of governments to respond, sources familiar with the matter said on Thursday, warning that there were concerns...
US Professor Charged With Hiding Link To China On NASA-Funded Project
US authorities on Thursday charged a professor at a university in Tennessee with fraud and false statements, saying he hid his link to a Chinese institution while taking funding from NASA.
US Patient With Virus Of Unknown Origin Denied Test, Says Whistleblower
Medical staff caring for a California woman with the first US case of novel coronavirus of unknown origin were unable to get her tested for five days because she had not traveled to outbreak-hit...
"Not Only Unacceptable, It's Stupid": UN Head On Inequality Against Women
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called women's inequality "stupid" and a cause for global shame on Thursday, as he pledged to press governments to end discriminatory laws in the face...
UK Police Issue Safety Warning Ahead Of Greta Thunberg Rally
The police have issued a safety warning over a climate protest rally in the southwestern city of Bristol on Friday which will be addressed by teenage activist Greta Thunberg.
Europe, US Markets Slump On Virus Fears, Global Slowdown Threat Looms
European and US stock markets slumped painfully again Thursday as new coronavirus infections spread outside China, exacerbating fears of a global slowdown.
Google Celebrates Illustrator Sir John Tenniel's 200th Birth Anniversary
Today's Google Doodle celebrates illustrator and satirical artist Sir John Tenniel's birth anniversary. Born in London on February 28, 1820, he was knighted for his artistic achievements in 1893.
Facebook Cancels Developers Conference Due To Coronavirus
Facebook on Thursday canceled its annual F8 developers conference, the biggest annual event for the US tech giant, over fears about the possible spread of the novel coronavirus.