Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Coronavirus-Three states reopen shops, death toll passes 50,000

Coronavirus-Pakistan to get $4 million aid from Japan

Three US states have permitted some shops to reopen amid lockdown. Note that the death toll has reached 51, 000 in the US. Note that the US has the highest number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the country, tally goes to 925,758 whereas 52,217 have died and 110,432 have recovered. Globally, there are 2,833,958 confirmed cases of coronavirus. out of these, … Read more

US President wishes Ramadan Mubarak to Muslims

US President wishes Ramadan Mubarak

Donald Trump has wished Ramadan Mubarak on Thursday (April 23). The president of United States said, “I wish all Muslims, both in the United States and across the world, a blessed and peaceful Ramadan.” The statement reads, “For millions around the globe, this holy month is an opportunity to renew and strengthen their faith through … Read more

Trump says he ordered US Navy to destroy Iranian boats targeting US ships

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President Donald Trump has announced that he has sent orders for the Navy to “shoot down and destroy” any Iranian gunboats found to be doing wrong with US ships. Donald Trump said in a tweet, “I have instructed the United States Navy to shoot down and destroy any and all Iranian gunboats if they harass … Read more

Bill Gates criticizes Donald Trump for stopping WHO funding

Bill Gates criticizes Donald Trump for stopping WHO funding

Bill Gates lashes out at the US President Donald Trump over his decision to halt funding they provide to the World Health Organization. He said that taking this decision during coronavirus pandemic is “as dangerous as it sounds.” Bill Gates said in a recent tweet, “Halting funding for the World Health Organization during a world … Read more

World reacts to Trump’s decision to halt WHO funding

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US President Donald Trump has decided to temporarily stop funding to the World Health Organization over its management of coronavirus pandemic. Soon after the decision, Trump and his administration are being criticized. UN General-Secretary Antonio Guterres UN General-Secretary has said that this is “not the time” to halt the funding for WHO. He said, “Now … Read more

Donald Trump announces to stop funding of WHO

Donald Trump

President of the United States has announced  he would stop funding to the World Health Organization over its mishandling coronavirus pandemic. Media reports said President of the United States Donald Trump told a White House news conference the WHO had “failed in its basic duty and it must be held accountable.” Donald Trump said the … Read more

Coronavirus-Health official says US could have saved lives

Coronavirus-Health official says US could have saved lives

US’s top health official says that the US “could have saved lives” if it had launched protective measures earlier to stop the spread. Health official Dr. Anthony Fauci said to the international news agency, “If we had, right from the beginning, shut everything down, it may have been a little bit different,” However, he also … Read more

USA Visa Sanctions on Countries Which will Not Accept or Delay Deportees

USA Visa Sanctions

USA can Impose Visa Sanctions on Countries Which Not Accept or Delay Deportees Donald Trump said on Friday; the US government can impose visa sanctions on countries that refuse or delay accepting people returned from the United States. In a legal document to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, Trump told the ongoing pandemic situation regarding … Read more

Coronavirus: US purchased 1 million masks from China for Israel

Coronavirus: US purchased 1 million masks from China for Israel

The United States Department of Defense has reportedly procured 1 million surgical masks from China and sent those masks to Israel. According to the details, the masks will be distributed among Israeli soldiers, despite the fact that the US military had asked its personnel to make their own masks in order to combat  coronavirus pandemic. … Read more

Coronavirus live updates-US reports highest number of deaths in a single day

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The US recorded the greatest number of deaths due to COVID-19 in a single day. More than 1,800 deaths were reported on Tuesday. According to the international news agency, nearly 13,000 people have died due to coronavirus in the US so far after highest deaths in a single day. The US has the greatest number … Read more

US President Claims WHO bias for China, warned for Defunding

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President of the United States (US President) Donald Trump has warned for de-funding World Health Organization (WHO) accusing it to be bias for China. In his latest press briefing, US President Donald Trump said; “They missed the call. They could have called it months earlier.” “They would have known. And they should’ve known.” “And they … Read more

Coronavirus in US-Trump shares hopes cases were “leveling off”

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US President Donald Trump said that the cases of COVID-19 were “leveling off”. He said that he witnessed “light at the end of the tunnel”. The international news agency stated that a decrease in the number of new cases was seen on Sunday in New York, coronavirus is leveling off. Note that there are 337, 274 … Read more

Coronavirus Stimulus checks-Are you eligible to get money?

US President Donald Trump had announced a coronavirus stimulus package, the largest emergency relief bill in the history of the US. Donald Trump had announced a coronavirus stimulus package under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, or CARES Act. Coronavirus stimulus involves a one-time cash payment of up to $1,200 to Americans who are eligible. … Read more

Trump refuses to wear mask, saying the guidance was “voluntary”

Donald Trump

US President Donald Trump has refused to wear a mask despite the Americans are advised by new medical guidance to do so. He said that he could not see himself saying “presidents, prime ministers, dictators, kings, queens” in the Oval Office while wearing the mask. Donald Trump said that the guidance presented on Friday was … Read more

Son had to say his mother goodbye over walkie-talkie as she died of COVID-19

Son had to say his mother goodbye over walkie-talkie as she died of COVID-19

A 42-year-old mother of six children Sundee Rutter died after contracting the coronavirus in Washington. Her 20 years old son Elijah Ross-Rutter told the international Media that he and his siblings were not allowed in a hospital room with their mother and they said final goodbyes via a walkie-talkie. Elijah said “It’s a moment that … Read more

Coronavirus: US death toll passes 4,100, White house predicts up to 240,000 fatalities

Coronavirus: US death toll passes 4,100, White house predicts up to 240,000 fatalities

United States official death toll from the coronavirus disease has passed 4100. US reported 865 fatalities in the past 24 hours, bringing the total to 41oo. The number of confirmed active cases also rose by 178,512. The Trump’s administration has projected 100,000 to 240,000 deaths in the United State from the deadly coronavirus pandemic. White … Read more

Coronavirus pandemic-Trump warns of “painful two weeks”

Coronavirus pandemic-Trump warns of painful two weeks

Donald Trump has threatened America to be ready for “very, very painful two weeks” as the White House said coronavirus pandemic can take 100,000 to 240,000 lives even if current rules about social distancing are maintained. The US President Donald Trump spoke during a marathon two-hour briefing. He defended his early handling of the issues … Read more

Coronavirus-US will be in “a very good shape” to meet the peak, Trump

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President Donald Trump said the US will be in “a very good shape” regarding the number of ventilators available by the time coronavirus outbreak reaches to the greatest level.  Donald Trump has told that at least 10 US companies are now creating medical devices. They might also export some of them. There are 163,000 confirmed cases … Read more

Harry and Meghan must pay for security, Donald Trump

Harry and Meghan must pay for security, Donald Trump

President Donald Trump said the US will not bear the bill for Prince Harry and Princess Meghan’s security as reports come out that the couple had come to the US from Canada. He said in his recent tweet that he was “a great friend and admirer of the Queen and the United Kingdom”. He clarified … Read more

Coronavirus in US-Trump extends guidelines till Easter

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US President Donald Trump said that federal coronavirus guidelines, including social distancing, will be extended till Easter, at least 30th April. He said that they could be relaxed as early as Easter that took place in mid-April. Trump said, “The highest point of the death rate is likely to hit in two weeks,” White House … Read more

United States President orders General Motors to produce ventilators

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United States President Donald Trump has issued an order that seeks to force General Motors to produce ventilators for coronavirus patients under the Defense Production Act. United States President Donald Trump said negotiations with General Motors had been productive, “but our fight against the virus is too urgent to allow the give-and-take of the contracting … Read more

United States takes grim title with most COVID 19 infections

Coronavirus

Super Power United States of America has taken gloomy title of the country with most Covid-19 infections and reported a record surge in unemployment as world leaders vowed US$5 trillion to stave off global economic collapse. AFP reported that more than 500,000 people around world have now contracted the new coronavirus, overwhelming healthcare systems even … Read more

Coronavirus live updates-US Senate passes disaster aid bill

Coronavirus live updates-US Senate passes disaster aid bill

The US Senate has passed a coronavirus disaster aid bill worth $2 trillion. This is the largest economic stimulus in the history of the United States. The international news agency says that the vote was delayed by a last-minute row between Republican and Democratic senators over unemployed benefits. Direct payments of $1,200 will be made … Read more

Coronavirus live updates-WHO says a newest third of the cases are in the US

Pakistan coronavirus cases

The World Health Organization reported that about a third of all new confirmed coronavirus cases were in the United States. WHO spokesperson Margaret Harris informed the international media that 85 percent of the previous day’s new confirmed cases of Covid-19, were in the United States or Europe. And 40 percent of those cases were reported in … Read more

Asian Americans should not be blamed for coronavirus outbreak, Trump

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US President Donald Trump said Asian Americans should not be blamed for the coronavirus outbreak. He said as he is under fire for describing coronavirus as the “Chinese virus”. He said that it is “very important that we totally protect” Asian Americans, whom he praised as “amazing people”. Donald Trump said as rising reports of … Read more

Man in Florida thanks US President over COVID-19 treatment

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A Florida man diagnosed with coronavirus claims he was saved from certain death by an anti-malaria drug touted as a possible treatment by President Trump, BOL News learnt. According to the details, Rio Giardinieri, 52, told Los Angeles’ Fox 11 that he struggled with horrendous back pain, headaches, cough and fatigue for five days after catching COVID-19, possibly at … Read more

PM Imran Khan demands US President to lift sanctions on Iran

PM Imran

Prime Minister Imran Khan on Sunday urged the President of United States Donald Trump to lift sanctions on Iran on humanitarian grounds, as the country was worst hit by the recent wave of deadly Coronavirus (COVID 19) pandemic. According to the details, The prime minister posted on his twitter, “I want to appeal to President … Read more

US approves usage of Hydroxychloroquine as #COVID19 medicine: Trump

trump approves coronavirus medicine

US President said, a drug currently used as an antimalarial, hydroxychloroquine would be made available almost immediately to treat coronavirus. According to the details, Trump, speaking at a news conference, pointed to efforts on Gilead Sciences Inc’s experimental antiviral drug Remdesivir and the generic antimalarial drug hydroxychloroquine, saying he had called on the U.S. Food and … Read more