Houses explode in Baltimore, trapping people inside
A major explosion occurred in a residential area in Baltimore, where several people, including children, are trapped, a local firefighters union said on Twitter. Baltimore Firefighters IAFF Local 734 confirmed the authenticity of its account to CNN by phone without providing additional detail, as first responders — including members of Local 734 — were on […]
US issues travel alert against Kenya due to Covid-19
The United States has issued a travel alert against Kenya due to Covid-19 despite the North American country being the world’s hardest hit by the virus. The travel alert was issued on Thursday, August 6, warning American residents to exercise caution when travelling to Kenya due to the likelihood of contracting the virus. “Reconsider travel […]
COVID-19 deaths, cases: Top 12 most-affected countries
Coronavirus has spread around the globe, straining health services and sending billions into forced lockdowns. As of Tuesday, July 14, the number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the world hit a grim milestone, reaching 12,768, 307 which represents 0.17 percent of the global population. According to the World Health Organization, in terms of regions, the […]
America shuts down again — choosing reality over Trump’s false claims
As new cases of the disease reach 60,000 a day, many leaders who supported Trump’s approach, now prioritize science over politics.
Harvard and MIT sue over decision to withdraw visas from foreign students
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US and Russia to resume nuclear talks, but China casts cloud
US intelligence has forecast that China is in the midst of doubling the size of its nuclear arsenal, troubling the Trump administration
China de-escalates airline spat with US
US said it would block Chinese passenger flights from June 16, raising concerns of another front being opened up in the economic titans’ standoff.