China

Indo-China relations: Does the pressure of a burgeoning Indo-US alliance bother China?

The two powerful nations, India and China continue to harbour disagreements on the shared border, the Dalai Lama issue, trade, geopolitics of South Asia and China's cooperation with Pakistan, etc.

Apr 12, 2020

Fact Check: Harvard Professor did NOT create and sell coronavirus to China. Sorry!

Media reports stated that the professor did make fraudulent statements to the US federal authorities but the connection that some people made between his arrest and the coronavirus is totally off the grid.

Apr 11, 2020

K-pop band BTS makes 'shocking' announcement amid coronavirus pandemic

BTS is bringing fans some good news amid the coronavirus pandemic. BTS had earlier announced that due to health and safety concerns, they would be cancelling their concerts.

Apr 11, 2020

WHO chief calls for 'quarantine on politicising coronavirus' after Trump threatens funding

Trump on Tuesday had accused the WHO having "called it wrong" and months too late, while taking US money but favouring China.

Apr 9, 2020

Actor Woody Harrelson suggests 5G may be responsible for coronavirus

Is there any connection between coronavirus and 5G? You may quickly refute it but Hollywood actor Woody Harrelson suggests that there might be a link to both.

Apr 9, 2020

People allowed to leave China's Wuhan for the first time as coronavirus lockdown eases

The central Chinese city of Wuhan began allowing people to leave on Wednesday, April 8 for the first time since it was locked down 76 days ago to contain the novel coronavirus, despite fears of a second wave of infection if such restrictions are eased too soon.

Apr 8, 2020

China sees rise in new coronavirus cases, asymptomatic patients

The National Health Commission said in a statement on Monday that 78 new asymptomatic cases had been identified as of the end of the day on Sunday, compared with 47 the day before.

Apr 6, 2020

Mainland China again sees rise in new coronavirus cases

The National Health Commission said in a statement on Sunday that 25 of the latest cases involved people who had entered from abroad, compared with 18 such cases a day earlier.

Apr 5, 2020

Pakistan gets Chinese underwear as N95 masks

Pakistan said 'China ne choona laga diya' as they claim China ended up sending N95 masks which are made out of underwear to Pakistan, according to a Pakistan news channel

Apr 4, 2020

China fails to 'flatten the curve'? Reports over 1500 asymptomatic coronavirus cases

About 1541 cases of coronavirus were reported by China on Wednesday raising fears of the infection making a comeback.

Apr 1, 2020

'Star Wars' actor Andrew Jack dies at 76 due to coronavirus

Star Wars actor Andrew Jack who played the character of Major Ematt has died due to coronavirus complications at the age of 76, according to reports.

Apr 1, 2020

Singer John Prine critically ill with coronavirus symptoms, hospitalised

Singer-songwriter John Prine has been hospitalised after being critically ill with coronavirus infection, his family announced on the social media.

Mar 30, 2020

US wary of using Chinese KN95 masks instead of N95; trust issues trump shortage

The importers in the US are hesitant to order KN95 masks because without the FDA's seal of approval, they worry they'll get held up at customs.

Mar 30, 2020

Spain's Princess Maria Teresa becomes first royal member to die due to coronavirus

Spain's Princess Maria Teresa de Borbon-Parma become the first member of a royal family to die due to coronavirus complications.

Mar 29, 2020

Spain returns faulty Covid-19 test kits bought from China; had 30% success rate

Over 640,000 testing kits were bought from China for testing the COVID-19 but Spain had to return them as these kits didn't work as expected

Mar 27, 2020

Emraan Hashmi indirectly blames China for spreading coronavirus across the globe

Emraan Hashmi, who seems to be quite tensed with the current situation, has indirectly blamed China for spreading coronavirus across the world.

Mar 27, 2020

'Top Chef Masters' winner, co-owner of Bombay Canteen, Floyd Cardoz dies from coronavirus

'Top Chef Masters' winner, Indian American celebrity chef Floyd Cardoz died after contracting coronavirus a week ago. He was 59.

Mar 26, 2020

United Nations Security Council cancels formal discussion on Covid-19 amidst China's veto

The Chinese stand on the discussion is expected to continue even after it will be replaced by another permanent member as the Chair, UNSC next month.

Mar 26, 2020

Artist Zinda Hai: Salman Khan redefines quarantine, shows his artistic side in new video [Watch]

Amidst Coronavirus pandemic, Bollywood's Bhai Salman Khan has shared a video of himself showing his artistic side.

Mar 19, 2020

Man hoarded 17,700 hand sanitizer bottles, now donates to church after facing backlash

He along with his brother reportedly spent three days moving around Tennessee hoarding more than 17,000 bottles of hand sanitizer, which have now been donated it to the local church as per reports

Mar 16, 2020