US Breaches Grim 3-Million Mark In COVID-19 Infections, Death Toll Predicted To Reach 208,000 By November

Annabelle Alonzo | Thursday, July 9, 2020 - 23:07

A tally from Johns Hopkins Univerity has indicated that the coronavirus outbreak in the U.S. has breached the 3-million mark in new infections with hospitals reporting an impending shortage of...

Huawei May Be Excluded From Italy's 5G Network Build: Report

Annabelle Alonzo | Thursday, July 9, 2020 - 22:54

Huawei Technologies may be barred from Italy's network plans as the Italian government ponders on security allegations and rethinks the final roster of its invited suppliers for its 5G network build. 

Fauci Warns of 'False Complacency,' Urges Americans Not To Take Comfort In Currently Falling COVID-19 Death Rate

Annabelle Alonzo | Wednesday, July 8, 2020 - 22:43

On Tuesday, Dr. Anthony Fauci has warned that Americans should not be taking comfort in the country's currently falling COVID-19 death rate even as President Donald Trump has touted the drop as a...

US Is Moving To Withdraw From The World Health Organization Over Trump's Criticism Of China Ties

Annabelle Alonzo | Wednesday, July 8, 2020 - 05:36

A notice of withdrawal has been sent to the United Nations on Monday to formally begin the process of withdrawing the United States from the World Health Organization. This received the criticism...

John Bolton's 2020 Book May Be Evidence That US Is Plotting Against Tehran, Says Iranian Foreign Minister Zarif

Annabelle Alonzo | Tuesday, July 7, 2020 - 06:28

On Sunday, Foreign Minister Javad Zarif told the Iranian parliament that John Bolton's 2020 Book could be evidence that Trump's Maximum Pressure Strategy is designed to radically overthrow the...

Inner Mongolian City Is Taking Precautions Against Suspected Case Of Bubonic Plague

Annabelle Alonzo | Monday, July 6, 2020 - 12:30

In a city of China's Inner Mongolian region, authorities have placed control measures after a hospital reported a suspected case of bubonic plague in a local herdsman.

Mexican President's Pledge To Improve Economy Threatened By Coronavirus Meltdown

Annabelle Alonzo | Thursday, July 2, 2020 - 13:03

President Andrés Manuel López Obrador's platform was to bring about positive change and progress in its people especially the poor. But, the current state of Mexico has not worked towards the...

Brazil's New Education Minister, Carlos Decotelli, Steps Down After 5 Days On The Job

Annabelle Alonzo | Wednesday, July 1, 2020 - 21:41

President Jair Bolsanaro's latest pick for education minister has been forced to step down after rising controversies about his credentials.

Over 90% Of Remdesivir World Supply Bought By US, Little Left To Other Countries

Annabelle Alonzo | Wednesday, July 1, 2020 - 10:23

The United States has finalized a purchasing deal with Gilead Sciences to acquire more than 90% of the global stock of Remdesivir which is the only proven treatment for COVID-19.

US 'Not In Total Control' Of Pandemic, Cases Could Soar to 100,000 A Day: Fauci

Annabelle Alonzo | Wednesday, July 1, 2020 - 10:14

In a senate hearing held on Tuesday, Dr. Anthony Fauci shared an inkling that the U.S.could see 100,000 new coronavirus cases in a day as not all Americans are consistently practicing preventive...

US Decries China's National Security Law For Hong Kong

Annabelle Alonzo | Tuesday, June 30, 2020 - 21:58

A National Security Law for Hong Kong has come into force after it was passed by China on Tuesday. Strongly decried by critics who said that the new legislation violates Beijing's international...

Asymptomatic COVID-19 Patients May Be Unwittingly Developing 'Silent Lung Damage': Medical Examiner

Annabelle Alonzo | Tuesday, June 30, 2020 - 11:31

A recent analysis from Dr. Jon Thogmartin suggested that COVID-19 patients who appear to be asymptomatic may still be developing "silent" lung damage which does not result in breathing difficulties...

Louisiana Anti-Abortion Law Overturned By US Supreme Court

Annabelle Alonzo | Tuesday, June 30, 2020 - 07:12

On Monday, the Supreme Court ruled on its first abortion case since Donald Trump's presidential term started in 2016. The 5-4 survivor ruling concluded that a Louisiana law imposing certain...

Seniors, Latinos in Florida Are Ebbing Away From Trump Due To Disappointing Response To Pandemic

Annabelle Alonzo | Friday, June 26, 2020 - 21:49

With the 2020 United States Presidential Election set in November, President Donald Trump has been working double-time to recover his currently failing campaign and win over seniors and Latinos who...

FDA Issues A Warning For Consumers To Avoid 9 Potentially Toxic Hand Sanitizer Brands

Annabelle Alonzo | Thursday, June 25, 2020 - 00:48

Some brands of hand sanitizers being sold out to consumers may contain methanol and pose serious toxicity risks, the Food and Drug Administration in the U.S. said.

7.4-magnitude Earthquake Jolts Southern Mexico, Kills At Least Five

Annabelle Alonzo | Wednesday, June 24, 2020 - 20:35

A major earthquake centered near the Pacific Coast in Oaxaca struck on Tuesday, taking the life of at least five people while causing serious injuries to some and damages even to Mexican buildings...

US Stimulus Check Update: Around 15 Million People Have Yet To Receive Their Stimulus Checks

Annabelle Alonzo | Wednesday, June 24, 2020 - 04:47

Recent reports estimate that around 15 million people belonging to the low-income strata in the U.S. have still not received their stimulus checks. 

Man-Made Toxic Mercury Detected At The Bottom Of The Earth's Deepest Trench, Posing New Danger

Annabelle Alonzo | Tuesday, June 23, 2020 - 20:45

Two-hundred kilometers east of the Mariana Islands lies the deepest underwater trench on the planet, the Mariana Trench. Now-researchers found man-made toxic mercury at the bottom of it rapidly...

Mexico Coronavirus Update: Nation Records 4,577 New Infections, 759 Deaths And Possibly Higher Number Of Uncounted Cases

Annabelle Alonzo | Tuesday, June 23, 2020 - 20:44

On Monday, the Health Ministry of Mexico has confirmed a total of 4,577 new infections and 759 additional coronavirus deaths, taking the nationwide count to a total of 185, 122 confirmed...

Packed Brazilian Beaches Shock WHO, Warns Of Incoming Coronavirus Surge

Annabelle Alonzo | Tuesday, June 23, 2020 - 06:06

Throngs of Brazilians swarmed the beaches of Rio de Janeiro over the weekend. This shocked the World Health Organization who warned of a consequential surge in its already bloated number of...