International
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WhatsApp launches “WhatsApp Coronavirus Information Hub”
"WhatsApp Coronavirus Information Hub" has been launched globally by WhatsApp. The Information Hub has been launched by WhatsApp in partnership with the World Health Organization (WHO), United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). The WhatsApp Coronavirus...
Published On March 20th, 2020 -
Greece hands over Olympic flame to Tokyo 2020
The Olympic Flame was handed over to Tokyo 2020 organizers after the Greece leg of torch relay suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Due to the virus outbreak, the Greek leg of the torch relay was suspended a day after...
Published On March 20th, 2020 -
$100 Billion coronavirus relief package signed by Donald Trump
To ensure sick leave to Americans workers who fall ill from the new coronavirus, President of the United States, Donald Trump has signed a $100-billion emergency aid package. The $100 Billion coronavirus relief package aims to strengthen the protective measures...
Published On March 19th, 2020 -
Iraqi President appoints Adnan al-Zurfi as new PM-designate
Iraqi President Barham Salih has appointed Adnan al-Zurfi as the country's new prime minister. Al-Zurfi has 30 days to form his cabinet which he must then put to a vote of confidence in Iraq's fractious Parliament. He will succeed Mohammed...
Published On March 19th, 2020 -
US begun phase one clinical Human trial of coronavirus vaccine
The United State has begun phase one of the clinical Human trial of an investigational vaccine designed to protect against the coronavirus disease which has claimed the lives of over 7,000 people globally. Important Facts of Covid-19 vaccine trial: The...
Published On March 18th, 2020 -
Top tech giants to jointly fight against COVID-19 misinformation
The top tech giants of the world will jointly fight against the fake news and misinformation related to COVID-19 on their platforms. The top giants which have announced a fight against the fake news includes Facebook, Google, LinkedIn, Microsoft, Reddit,...
Published On March 17th, 2020 -
Philippines becomes 1st country to suspend all financial markets
The Phillipines has become the first country of the world to suspend all financial markets. The financial shutdown was confirmed from the statements from the Philippine Stock Exchange and the Bankers Association of the Philippines. The Philippine Stock Exchange was...
Published On March 17th, 2020 -
Niue declared world’s first ‘Dark Sky nation’
Niue has become the world's first whole country recognised as a 'Dark Sky Place' by the International Dark-Sky Association's (IDA), which has approved the island's application for the protection of its sky, land and sea. Niue is a small island...
Published On March 16th, 2020 -
High court of Bangladesh declares ‘Joy Bangla’ as national slogan
The High Court of Bangladesh has ordered that ‘Joy Bangla’ will be the national slogan of Bangladesh. The court also directed the authorities to ensure that teachers and students use the slogan after assembly. The two-judge bench of High Court...
Published On March 12th, 2020 -
WHO officially declares COVID-19 as a pandemic
The World Health Organization has officially declared COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus as a pandemic as it spreads freely in more than 100 countries around the world. The virus, which originated in China, has infected more than...
Published On March 12th, 2020
