Science chief wants next pandemic vaccine ready in 100 days The new White House science adviser wants to have a vaccine ready to fight the next pandemic in just about 100 days after recognizing a potential viral outbreak. World 03 Jun, 2021
Pandemic planning becomes political weapon as deaths mount WASHINGTON: For the first three years of his presidency, Donald Trump did not publicly utter the words “pandemic” or “preparedness.” Not in speeches, rallies or his many news conferences, planned and impromptu. But on Friday, the White House... Women 16 May, 2020
India lockdown slows virus, but gaps remain NEW DELHI: India's six-week coronavirus lockdown, which was supposed to end on Monday, has been extended for another two weeks, with a few relaxations such as construction resuming and self-employed people returning to work in New Delhi. Here's a... Women 04 May, 2020
Oil prices tumble on demand collapse, Brent at 1999 lows TOKYO: Oil prices slumped again on Wednesday, with Brent falling to the lowest since 1999, as the market struggled with a massive crude glut amid a collapse in demand for everything from gasoline to jet fuel caused by the coronavirus... 22 Apr, 2020
After virus fades, service industries may be changed forever WASHINGTON: For years, personal trainer Amanda Tikalsky didn’t have to worry much about her job. The US economy’s record-breaking 11-year expansion offered security to service workers like her. Then came the coronavirus, which closed the... Women 07 Apr, 2020
Potential coronavirus treatment granted rare disease status WASHINGTON: The pharmaceutical giant that makes a promising coronavirus drug has registered it as a rare disease treatment with US regulators, a status that can potentially be worth millions in tax breaks and competition-free sales. What that... Environment 25 Mar, 2020
Trump "postpone" idea shot down by Japanese Olympic minister TOKYO: President Donald Trump's suggestion to postpone the Tokyo Olympics for a year because of the spreading coronavirus was immediately shot down by Japan's Olympic minister. "The IOC and the organizing committee are not considering cancellation... Women 13 Mar, 2020
EDITORIAL: Coming together It is only right that everyone should cooperate and contribute in whatever way possible to prevent the corona’s spread and stay safe A crisis has always been an opportunity to bring the nation together, and the coronavirus threat has done just that,... 13 Mar, 2020
New virus has infected 83,000 globally, caused 2,800 deaths BEIJING: A viral outbreak that began in China has infected more than 83,000 people globally. The World Health Organization has named the illness COVID-19, referring to its origin late last year and the coronavirus that causes it. The latest...
