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Global COVID-19 cases surpass 19.6 million, over 727K dead

Aug 09, 2020 08:11

The new coronavirus has so far infected more than 19.6 million people and claimed the lives of over 727,000 others around the world, according to Johns Hopkins University data.
US, India record highest daily deaths, cases from coronavirus

Aug 07, 2020 06:58

As the new coronavirus pandemic rages on to take a heavy toll across the globe, the United States and India have registered their record daily jump in deaths and infections respectively over the past months.
Australia’s second biggest city enters strict new coronavirus lockdown

Aug 06, 2020 06:48

Australia’s second-biggest city Melbourne began the first day of a six-week total lockdown on Thursday with the closure of most shops and businesses raising new fears of food shortages, as authorities battle a second wave of coronavirus infections.
Global COVID-19 cases top 18.3 million, over 694,000 dead

Aug 04, 2020 06:42

More than 18.3 million people have so far tested positive for COVID-19, the disease caused by the new coronavirus, and over 694,000 others have lost their lives to the illness across the world, according to Johns Hopkins University data.
COVID-19 death toll in Latin America tops 200k

Aug 02, 2020 07:05

The new coronavirus has so far infected more than 17.85 million people and claimed the lives of over 685,000 others around the world, according to data from Johns Hopkins University.
Australia to build military fuel reserve with US funding

Jul 30, 2020 06:55

The Australian government plans to set up a military fuel reserve in the port city of Darwin with funding provided by the United States, an apparent move to boost military cooperation with Washington amid rising tensions with China.
China hits back at Australia, defends sovereignty in South China Sea

Jul 28, 2020 13:23

Beijing has defended its sovereignty and maritime rights in the South China Sea after Australia joined the United States in rejecting China’s territorial claims over a disputed group of islands in the strategic waterway, saying its rights have been historically established.
China suspends Hong Kong’s extradition treaties with UK, Canada, Australia

Jul 28, 2020 09:10

China has announced the suspension of extradition treaties between Hong Kong and Canada, Australia, and Britain, in response to similar moves by those countries.
Australian police disperse Black Lives Matter rally

Jul 28, 2020 08:07

Australian police on Tuesday said they arrested six people and ordered about 50 others to disperse after they gathered in Sydney to go ahead with a Black Lives Matter protest, despite an official ban because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Australia joins US in rejecting Beijing's South China Sea claims

Jul 25, 2020 11:23

Australia has joined the US in rejecting China's territorial and maritime claims over a disputed group of islands in the South China Sea, ratcheting up already simmering tensions between Beijing and Canberra.