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Oil prices collapse on storage fears, Asia equities mixed
Investors are keeping an eye on Washington, where Congress and the White House are working towards a $450 billion economic relief plan.
Meghan McCain criticises Ivanka Trump for flouting virus norms and travelling
The television personality, who is the daughter of US Senator John McCain, she is known to be a strong critic of Trump and his daughter.
Trump says US will gradually reopen economy
Depending on locations and levels of the virus there, people will be able eventually to attend public gatherings and conduct non-essential travel.
Trump was too slow in virus response: Poll
The US President initially downplayed the virus and has been keen to end the resulting lockdowns which have crippled the world's largest economy.
US to ease lockdown after virus passes 'peak'
Trump said he would be announcing guidelines for a reduction in the lockdown in some states, possibly taking effect before the end of this month.
Trump halts WHO funding, with world on edge over virus lockdowns
The pandemic has already killed more than 125,000 people and infected nearly two million worldwide since it first emerged in China late last year.
Trump says OPEC+ planning to cut production 20 mn bpd
After a Sunday videoconference, the top producers agreed to slash daily production by 9.7 million barrels from May.
Michelle Obama calls for mail-in voting; says 'nothing partisan' about keeping voters safe
"When We All Vote," a voter initiative led by Michelle Obama, demanded greater access to Americans to voting by mail, early in-person voting.
South Korea to ship coronavirus tests to US this week: report
South Korean President Moon Jae-in said Trump had asked for test kits.
US cautiously optimistic as coronavirus curve appears to flatten
Anthony Fauci warned America cannot be reopened overnight due to the threat of further waves of infections.
UN chief calls for Security Council unity over pandemic
Security Council members gathered after weeks of disagreement -- especially between the US and China, where the coronavirus outbreak began in December.
Biden-Trump showdown looms after Sanders ends presidential bid
Sanders was eclipsed by a surging Biden, who won the vast majority of remaining primaries
Virus claims record dead but Trump sees light at end of tunnel
For the second straight day, the US grieved nearly 2,000 deaths on Wednesday.
Asian equities mostly rise as dealers eye slowing infection rate
The slowing rate of news infections is providing some much-needed buoyancy to equities as investors eye an easing of lockdown restrictions.
Melania Trump urges people to follow social distancing and wear masks
The tweet comes as CDC recommends wearing face masks made of clothes, and the US President says he would "if he thought it was important."
Global virus cases top a million as Spain, Britain see record deaths
Coronavirus has claimed thousands of lives, with Spain and Britain seeing the highest number of daily fatalities yet.
Invisible man? Amid pandemic, Biden sidelined by omnipresent Trump
Daily White House briefings with Trump and his coronavirus task force now often roll past 90 minutes.
King Felipe and Queen Letizia's US visit postponed due to virus pandemic
The royal couple of Spain was due to be hosted by US President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump for a US state visit at the White House.
Asia markets extend Wall Street losses as traders eye growing crisis
Traders' focus has returned to the devastation wrought on populations and the long-term impact of the pandemic.
Sussexes reportedly hiring Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie's former bodyguard
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle who will have to pay for their new security arrangements now are hiring former SAS soldiers.
As Europe reels, US braces for staggering virus death toll
The US has registered a record 865 deaths in 24 hours -- taking its death toll to 3,873.
Asia markets track Wall Street rally but traders remain nervous
The World Bank warned that fallout from the coronavirus pandemic could bring China's growth to a standstill.
Trump says US to send medical supplies to Italy, France, Spain
At his daily briefing, Trump said a large quantity of aid was destined for Italy, which has the world's highest pandemic death toll.
G20 finance ministers to hold virtual talks on coronavirus crisis
The talks came after criticism that the G20 has been slow to address the COVID-19 pandemic, which has left more than 37,500 dead worldwide.
US regulator approves limited use of malaria drugs for virus
The FDA had allowed them "to be distributed and prescribed by doctors to hospitalised teen and adult patients with COVID-19.
Megxit toll: Donald Trump tells Prince Harry, Meghan Markle to pay for security via Twitter
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry step down from royal duties on Tuesday.
Fauci says coronavirus could claim up to 200,000 US lives
COVID-19 has hit the US with explosive force in recent weeks, following a path seen earlier in parts of Asia and Europe.
Trump ditches hopes of quick virus bounce-back for US
Trump announces "social distancing" guidelines would be in place until at least the end of April.
IMF chief: 'Clear we have entered recession'
The IMF chief said in her press conference on Friday that this recession would be even worse than in 2009.
Trump signs $2 trillion recovery plan as US virus cases skyrocket
It triggers the distribution of millions of relief checks of up to $3,400 for an average American family of four.