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Iranian warship in Gulf of Oman sunk in friendly fire; at least 19 sailors dead

The 'friendly fire' incident happened during a military exercise. The Iranian state media said that the ship, Konarak, was too close to the target.

May 11, 2020

By Parvathy Rajagopal

Queen Elizabeth to be moved to secret bunker over coronavirus fears?

The Queen may never return to regular frontline royal duties and will remain in isolation indefinitely as public engagements are rendered unsafe "for years"

May 11, 2020

By Manthan C.

Coronavirus

Why NIH cut Coronavirus research funding US scientist and jeopardize path to COVID-19 cure?

A scientist who collaborates with the Wuhan Institute of Virology had his grant terminated whose work is helping in the search for a COVID-19 cure

May 11, 2020

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Coronavirus

World's second-oldest airline, Avianca, driven to bankruptcy by coronavirus

After unsuccessful pleas for coronavirus aid from the Colombian government Avianca Holdings filed for bankruptcy on Sunday, May 10

May 11, 2020

By Reuters

Coronavirus

China's proposal to breed, kill wild animals known to carry coronaviruses for fur causes outrage

China's Ministry of Agriculture proposed to reclassify minks, foxes and raccoons as domestic livestock to boost its multi-million-yuan fur industry

May 11, 2020

By Manthan C.

Coronavirus

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US to accuse China of conducting hacking activities to steal Coronavirus research data

US and UK warned that healthcare agencies, pharmaceutical companies, academia, medical research organizations and local governments are being targeted by foreign cybercriminals

May 11, 2020

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Coronavirus Cybersecurity

No end to lockdown yet but 'careful' easing begins, British PM Johnson says

Boris Johnson announced a limited easing of restrictions, including allowing people to exercise outside more often and encouraging some people to return to work

May 11, 2020

By Reuters

Wuhan lab leak: Patient zero 'disappears' amid reports of China destroying evidence

An expert revealed to Sky News that the patient zero, which ties the coronavirus to the Wuhan Institute of Virology, has disappeared off the face of Earth.

May 11, 2020

By Manthan C.

Coronavirus