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Trump's Covid-19 diagnosis shows no American is out of virus's reach

With U.S. infections rising for several weeks, Trump was one of about 40,000 Americans who learned they had tested positive when he broke the news early Friday

What is contact tracing, and why is it important for curbing Covid-19?

Health experts say contact tracing is key to containing the virus and allowing places to reopen more safely

Fugitive former Thai leader Thaksin says he had tested Covid-19 positive

He had mild symptoms sneezing and low fever but checked his health because he was preparing to travel, said the spokesman, Wim Rungwattanachinda

Honda to withdraw from Formula 1 at end of 2021 to attain carbon neutrality

Honda is the engine supplier for the Red Bull and AlphaTauri teams. It had resumed competition in F1 in 2015.

Joe Biden sticks to campaign plans after testing negative for coronavirus

The Democratic presidential nominee had planned on traveling to Grand Rapids, Michigan, to talk about the economy on Friday morning

US registers third month of slow hiring in last report before elections

The unemployment rate fell last month to 7.9% from 8.4% in August

European Central Bank takes a step closer toward introducing digital euro

The euro belongs to Europeans and our mission is to be its guardian, said Christine Lagarde, ECB President.

Google to pay publishers in 5 nations $1 bn over 3 years for news content

The internet search giant said Thursday that it has signed agreements for its news partnership program with nearly 200 publications in Germany, Brazil, Argentina, Canada, the U.K. and Australia

German privacy watchdog fines H&M $41 million for spying on workers

A German privacy watchdog said Thursday that it is fining clothing retailer H&M 35.3 million euros ($41 million) after the company was found to have spied on some of its employees in Germany

Police case filed against Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Vadra under epidemic act

The Gandhis and about 150 party workers, held briefly for violating prohibitory orders, were let off after they furnished personal bonds, Uttar Pradesh Police said

IPL 2020, CSK vs RR preview: Chennai favourites against depleted Royals

The absence of Stokes would severely impact Royals' campaign at least at the beginning because of the balance it lends to the side.

Step up infra investment to spur demand, revive economy: SBI chief

Says banks not risk averse, they are being prudent

Bharti Airtel, Vodafone Idea must pay 10% of AGR dues by March 31: DoT

This is irrespective of what these telecom companies have already paid; lawyers at both firms going through fine print of the Supreme Court order

IPL 2020, RCB vs SRH preview: Virat Kohli begins hunt for elusive title

Both teams possess dangerous batsmen who can single-handedly take the game away from the opposition. Check RCB vs SRH playing 11 predictions and squad here

White House receives envelope containing poison ricin: Official

The letter was intercepted at a government facility that screens mail addressed to the White House and President Donald Trump, the official said

Afghan govt airstrikes kill 24 civilians, including kids, says report

The Afghan Defence Ministry, however, said the airstrikes killed 30 Taliban fighters, but added an investigation was being held into claims that civilians were among those killed

Key players to playing 11: Know about Kings XI Punjab ahead of IPL 2020

In the 2014 edition of IPL, the KXIP's Glenn Maxwell has hammered 552 runs in 16 games, helping the team reach its sole final till date. Check KXIP playing 11, players list, full schedule here

ENG vs AUS 3rd ODI highlights: Maxwell, Carey star as Aussies win by 3 wkts

Australians consigned England to its first loss in a bilateral ODI series at home since 2015

US plans 'marathon campaign' to give free Covid-19 vaccine to citizens

The Pentagon is involved with the distribution of vaccines, but civilian health workers will be the ones giving shots

USA's reputation suffers on Trump's botched Covid-19 response: Survey

In France, only 31% see the U.S. positively, matching the low level recorded in 2003 when the two countries were at loggerheads over the U.S.-led war in Iraq