International

Saturday, April 18th 2020 - 08:20 UTC
British Horseracing Authority announces a £22 million aid package for jockeys and horses' welfare

The British Horseracing Authority announced on Friday a £22 million (US$27.5 million) aid package in response to the financial impact of the coronavirus. All racing in Britain was suspended on Mar 17 following the spread of COVID-19, with the shutdown made “indefinite” on Wednesday as a hoped-for resumption on Apr 30 was ruled out.
Saturday, April 18th 2020 - 08:15 UTC
“Italy and Brazil: ex World Cup '82 rivals united against the coronavirus”

They were rivals on the field in one of the greatest World Cup matches of all time but the former stars of Brazil and Italy have come together off it to help the South American nation fight the new coronavirus.
Friday, April 17th 2020 - 09:57 UTC
Taiwan reveals emails warning WHO of disease in December; Dr. Tedros replies accusing Taipei of a hate racist campaign

The coronavirus pandemic has infected over two million people and has caused the reported death of at least 144,250 deaths according to the latest info available from the the John Hopkins University daily update.
Friday, April 17th 2020 - 09:42 UTC
China's economy contracts 6,8% in Jan/March quarter, first time since 1992

China’s economy shrank for the first time since at least 1992 in the first quarter, as the coronavirus outbreak paralyzed production and spending, raising pressure on authorities to do more to stop mounting job losses.
Friday, April 17th 2020 - 09:31 UTC
Falklands' patrol vessel HMS Forth maiden visit to South Georgia

The Falkland Islands' patrol vessel HMS Forth crossed 850 miles of icy ocean to patrol the waters around the South Atlantic territory’s archipelago of South Georgia. The 2,000-ton ship arrived in the Falklands at the beginning of the year as the islands’ new patrol ship, replacing the smaller HMS Clyde.
Friday, April 17th 2020 - 09:27 UTC
Labour calls for better protection of UK forces against coronavirus

UK's Shadow defence secretary John Healey caller for better protective gear and also military personnel should be given access to coronavirus tests, reports Forces Net.
Friday, April 17th 2020 - 09:21 UTC
UK extends lockdown measures for at least another three weeks

Lockdown measures to slow the spread of the coronavirus outbreak in the United Kingdom will be extended for at least three more weeks. Wales’ First Minister Mark Drakeford announced the decision before Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab officially revealed the extension at the daily Downing Street briefing on Thursday.
Friday, April 17th 2020 - 09:15 UTC
Some 13.000 of UK's defense workforce absent from their usual place of work

A total of 9.1% of the United Kingdom defense workforce has reported as being absent from their usual place of work on Thursday due to reasons related to COVID-19. The figure, which equates to around 13,000 staff, includes personnel from both the regular and reserve force, according to the British Forces network.
Thursday, April 16th 2020 - 17:13 UTC
Greg Mortimer: Australian PM thanked Uruguay’s humanitarian action

After the departure from Montevideo of the last medical flight with passengers of the stranded Antarctic cruise Greg Mortimer, the Australian Prime Minister, Scott Morrison, sent a letter to Uruguay’s President, Luis Lacalle Pou, acknowledging the action of his government for its collaboration with Australian citizens.
Thursday, April 16th 2020 - 11:32 UTC
US trying to determine if COVID-19 emanated from a lab in Wuhan

US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that his government is trying to determine whether the coronavirus emanated from a lab in Wuhan, China, and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Beijing “needs to come clean” what they know.