Covid-19 in Wuhan's raccoon dogs strengthens virus's natural origin theory

A new analysis of genetic samples collected from a seafood market in central China's Wuhan city shows the presence of the SARS-CoV-2 virus in raccoon dogs sold at the venue, strengthening the case......

Covid originated from Wuhan lab, 'confirms' FBI chief

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Christopher Wray on Wednesday (local time) confirmed that the COVID-19 pandemic originated from a lab incident in Wuhan, China. IMAGE: Medical......

COVID-19 Patients Fill China's Hospitals

China has seen a surge in COVID-19 cases since the government lifted its strict zero tolerance measures to contain the virus and hospitals in many cities with severe COVID-19 outbreaks have been......

US scientist who worked at Wuhan lab says Covid was manmade virus

In what appears to be an astonishing revelation, a US-based scientist who worked at a controversial research lab in China's Wuhan, has said that Covid-19 was a "man-made virus" that leaked from the......

Down 6.8%, China posts worst economic growth since Cultural Revolution

China's GDP took the worst hit since the disastrous Cultural Revolution in 1976, plummeting by 6.8 per cent in the first quarter of 2020 as the country took unprecedented measures to fight the......

India lifts curbs on exports of 13 active pharma ingredients

A leading exporter said, there is enough stock of paracetamol in the country. At present, the US, which has become the epicentre of the COVID-19 outbreak, needs paracetamol. He further said India......

Soccer coach jailed for 20 years in China

IMAGE: China coach Li Tie. Photograph: Ibraheem Al Omari/Reuters China's crackdown on corruption in soccer claimed a notable figure on Friday when former Everton midfielder and national team......

Indonesia doubles star Kido dies of heart attack at 36

IMAGE: Indonesia's Markis Kido (right) returns a shot to Japan's Hirokatsu Hashimoto (centre) and Noriyasu Hirata (not pictured), as his partner Hendra Setiawan watches, during their men's doubles......

Dravid lists challenges of resuming cricket in bio-secure space

IMAGE: Rahul Dravid advised players to only focus on things that are within their control, like ways to regain their skills after such a long and unforseen hiatus. Photograph: Tony Marshall/Getty......

Resume cricket but only if there is no risk of spurt in local transmission: ICC

IMAGE: Rohit Sharma and others practice during the nets session. Photograph: BCCI/Twitter The International Cricket Council has advised its member nations to exercise caution while resuming......

NZ's Neesham says players need to adapt, play in empty stadiums

IMAGE: Although he backs playing in empty stadiums, Jimmy Neesham says nothing beats playing in front of fans. Photograph: ICC/Twitter With cricket's finances taking a hit due to the COVID-19......