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China's Sinovac starts phase 3 trials for its Covid-19 vaccine in Brazil

China's Sinovac Biotech is starting Phase III trials of its potential coronavirus vaccine in Brazil, it said on Monday, becoming one of three companies to move into the late stages in the race to develop an inoculation against the disease.

Jul 7, 2020

After India, now Pompeo says US looking at banning Chinese social media apps, including TikTok

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said late on Monday that the United States is "certainly looking at" banning Chinese social media apps, including TikTok.

Jul 7, 2020

US says foreign students whose classes move online cannot stay, Indian students second-worst affected

Foreign students must leave the United States if their school's classes this fall will be taught completely online or transfer to another school with in-person instruction, the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency announced.

Jul 7, 2020

Nearly 40 feared dead as torrential rains hit southwest Japan

Nearly 40 people were feared dead as torrential rains continued to hit Japan's southwestern island of Kyushu, with river banks at risk of bursting on Monday morning and new evacuation orders put in place.

Jul 6, 2020

Dalai Lama visits monastery in disputed Arunachal Pradesh region

Taiwan says Dalai Lama welcome to visit, a trip that would infuriate China

The Dalai Lama has not visited the Chinese-claimed, democratic island under the administration of President Tsai Ing-wen, who first took office in 2016. He last came in 2009.

Jul 6, 2020

Indian soldiers unarmed and caught by surprise in China clash, families say

Indian soldiers who died in close combat with Chinese troops last month were unarmed and surrounded by a larger force on a steep ridge, Indian government sources, two soldiers deployed in the area and families of the fallen men said.

Jul 6, 2020

Is coronavirus airborne: Hundreds of scientists claim, ask WHO to revise rules

The WHO has said the coronavirus disease spreads primarily from person to person through small droplets from the nose or mouth, which are expelled when a person with COVID-19 coughs, sneezes or speaks.

Jul 6, 2020

Asia shares climb as China blue chips hit five-year peak

Asian shares scaled four-month peaks on Monday as investors counted on super-cheap liquidity and fiscal stimulus to sustain the global economic recovery, even as surging coronavirus cases delayed re-openings across the United States.

Jul 6, 2020

Chinese city on high alert after suspected bubonic plague case, officials warn against eating marmot meat

The bubonic plague, known as the "Black Death" in the Middle Ages, is a highly infectious and often fatal disease that is spread mostly by rodents.

Jul 6, 2020

Coronavirus cases rising in Saudi Arabia, UAE after curfews lifted

Restrictions had been in place in both countries since mid-March and their gradual lifting has allowed commercial businesses and public venues to reopen.

Jul 6, 2020

Mainland China reports eight new coronavirus cases, two in Beijing

Of the new cases, six were imported and two were in Beijing, which has been scrambling to quash an outbreak traced to a massive wholesale market in the city early last month.

Jul 6, 2020

Bajaj Auto unions demand factory halt after 250 workers catch coronavirus

The company said on June 26 that 140 of the roughly 8,000 staff at the factory had caught the virus and two had died.

Jul 5, 2020

WHO halts hydroxychloroquine, HIV drugs in COVID trials after failure to reduce death

The setback came as the WHO also reported more than 200,000 new cases globally of the disease for the first time in a single day.

Jul 5, 2020

India to reopen Taj Mahal from Monday with social distancing, masks

Only 5,000 tourists will be allowed in a day, split into two groups, a far cry from peak levels of 80,000 a day who would swarm the mausoleum built in the northern city of Agra by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan for his wife, in a 22-year effort.

Jul 5, 2020

China says G4 swine flu virus not new; does not infect humans easily

A team of Chinese scientists found that the new strain of G4 swine flu virus is not new and doesn't infect humans easily.

Jul 4, 2020

FILE PHOTO: U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan is seen during its visit to Hong Kong, China November 21, 2018. REUTERS/Yuyang Wang

US sends 2 carriers, 4 other warships to South China Sea during Chinese drills

Two U.S. aircraft carriers were conducting exercises in the disputed South China Sea on Saturday, the US navy said, as China also carried out military drills that have been criticised by the Pentagon and neighbouring states.

Jul 4, 2020

Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi

Pakistan foreign minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi tests positive for COVID-19

Pakistani Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi said he had tested positive for COVID-19, days after holding high-profile meetings including one with U.S. special representative on Afghanistan Zalmay Khalilzad in Islamabad.

Jul 4, 2020

Vigil for Khashoggi at Saudi Consulate in Istanbul

Asked to light tandoor oven within an hour after Khashoggi's murder: Saudi consulate worker

A Saudi consulate worker in Istanbul told a Turkish court on Friday he had been asked to light a tandoor oven less than an hour after Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi entered the building where he was killed.

Jul 4, 2020

Turkey blast: 2 dead, 73 injured in explosion at Turkish fireworks factory

A series of large explosions shook a fireworks factory in northwest Turkey's Sakarya province on Friday, killing two people and wounding 73, Health Minister Fahrettin Koca said.

Jul 3, 2020

Check in but never leave: Taiwan offers fake flights for travel-starved tourists

Around 7,000 people applied to take part, the winners chosen by random. More fake flight experiences will take place in coming weeks.

Jul 3, 2020

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Articles by Reuters

China's Sinovac starts phase 3 trials for its Covid-19 vaccine in Brazil

After India, now Pompeo says US looking at banning Chinese social media apps, including TikTok

US says foreign students whose classes move online cannot stay, Indian students second-worst affected

Nearly 40 feared dead as torrential rains hit southwest Japan

Taiwan says Dalai Lama welcome to visit, a trip that would infuriate China

Indian soldiers unarmed and caught by surprise in China clash, families say

Is coronavirus airborne: Hundreds of scientists claim, ask WHO to revise rules

Asia shares climb as China blue chips hit five-year peak

Chinese city on high alert after suspected bubonic plague case, officials warn against eating marmot meat

Coronavirus cases rising in Saudi Arabia, UAE after curfews lifted

Mainland China reports eight new coronavirus cases, two in Beijing

Bajaj Auto unions demand factory halt after 250 workers catch coronavirus

WHO halts hydroxychloroquine, HIV drugs in COVID trials after failure to reduce death

India to reopen Taj Mahal from Monday with social distancing, masks

China says G4 swine flu virus not new; does not infect humans easily

US sends 2 carriers, 4 other warships to South China Sea during Chinese drills

Pakistan foreign minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi tests positive for COVID-19

Asked to light tandoor oven within an hour after Khashoggi's murder: Saudi consulate worker

Turkey blast: 2 dead, 73 injured in explosion at Turkish fireworks factory

Check in but never leave: Taiwan offers fake flights for travel-starved tourists

Ranveer Singh touches Sanjay Leela Bhansali's feet; Sara Ali Khan, Aditi Rao Hydari radiate in ethnic outfits at reception

Omar lambasts "arrogant" Congress after BJP's historic victory; Mehbooba reacts [details]

BJP leads in 53 seats, crosses majority mark in Chhattisgarh

Ranbir Kapoor's fans burst crackers inside theatres during Animal screening; fans say 'low budget Salman Khan' fans'