Amazon.com Inc on Monday (March 16) said it would hire 100,000 warehouse and delivery workers in the United States to deal with a surge in online orders, as many consumers have turned to the web to meet their needs during the coronavirus outbreak.

Amazon to hire 100,000 workers, as online orders surge on coronavirus worries

Pharmaceutical companies have been racing against time to develop vaccines as the death toll and infections around the world continue to spike.

US begins first human trial of coronavirus vaccine

Despite a U.S. government warning to avoid gatherings of more than 10 people, beach goers packed the Florida seaside on Monday (March 16).

Coronavirus threat doesn't stop Florida beach goers

As the fast-spreading coronavirus claimed almost 70 lives in the United States, the country stepped up its response as the Federal Reserve slashed rates to stem the fallout while bars and restaurants were told to close or go take-out only from New York to Chicago and California.

US steps up coronavirus response, announces rate cut, shutdowns and curfews

The founder of Alibaba, Jack Ma has pledged to donate one million face masks and 500,000 coronavirus testing kits to the United States. The billionaire took to Twitter to share the news and claimed that the kits and masks have been sourced.

Alibaba founder Jack Ma begins sending coronavirus testing kits, masks to US

The growing economic crisis amid the global coronavirus pandemic has led the Federal Reserve to announce drastic emergency measures. To shore up confidence and to keep the financial sector running, the Federal Reserve has slashed the key interest rate to virtually zero.

US Federal Reserve announces emergency measures amid coronavirus-triggered slowdown

Washington, D.C.-area restaurants and pubs were unusually empty the weekend before St. Patrick's day, the same day Mayor Muriel Bowser instituted more rules to limit the spread of coronavirus.

Celebrating St. Patrick's in the time of coronavirus

US President Donald Trump on Saturday said that he has undergone a coronavirus test and is yet to receive the results. Speaking at a White House news conference where he issued guidelines and tried to calm Americans concerns, Trump said that his temperature was "totally normal".

Donald Trump takes coronavirus test as US extends travel ban to UK, Ireland

A number of rockets were fired targetting foreign troops deployed in an Iraqi base north of Baghdad, Iraqi and US security sources said. "The initial toll is two wounded Iraqi Air Defence personnel who are in very critical condition," said Tahsin al-Khafaji, spokesman for Iraq's Joint Operations Command on the attack at the Taji airbase.

At least 33 rockets target US, UK troops in Iraq

British Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab on Friday said US airstrikes in Iraq were a "proportionate" response to the deaths of two Americans and one Briton in a rocket attack.

UK says US strikes in Iraq 'proportionate' response

US leading immunologist Dr Manohan recently painted a worrying picture. He said, "The United States is failing on testing, 70-150 Million Americans could be infected".

Leading immunologist: US failing on testing, 70-150 Mn Americans could be infected

European Union leaders on Thursday slammed the United States for imposing a unilateral travel ban for people coming from Europe for 30 days. EU presidents Ursula von der Leyen and Charles Michel in a written statement said that coronavirus is not limited to any continent and "requires cooperation rather than unilateral action".

EU slams US for travel ban on Europe over coronavirus

Despite initial setbacks, it seems like the US-Taliban peace deal is alive and kicking.Afghan President Ashraf Ghani has given-in to one of the Taliban's biggest demands — the release of its prisoners.

Afghanistan government to release 5,000 Taliban prisoners if violence eases

The United States and China have rejected the formation of the parallel Afghan government led by opposition leader Abdullah Abdullah. China congratulated Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani on his re-election and called on all parties to accelerate the reconstruction and peace process in the war-torn country.

US, China back President Ghani, reject Abdullah Abdullah's 'parallel government' in Afghanistan

After the SARS-like coronavirus spread to multiple countries, China on Monday said it was "responding actively" and had made "strict prevention and control plans".

Responding actively, made strict prevention plan: China on spread of SARS-like coronavirus

As the United States is trying to push the Afghan government forward for talks with the Taliban, a political deadlock and the threat of parallel governments are threatening the peace process in the nation.

Twin oath-taking ceremony in Kabul, Political crisis brewing in Afghan

US signed peace deal with Taliban, but political turmoil in Afghan continues!

Amid the growing concerns over the coronavirus, US President Donald Trump had a lighter moment when he shared that he has not touched his face in weeks. And Trump misses it!

Donald Trump claims he hasn't touched his face in weeks

The Pentagon has downplayed the latest Taliban attacks in Afghanistan even after the United States carried out airstrikes against the group, making it the first US attack against Taliban after Washington signed a peace deal with the group just last week.

US downplays new Taliban attack, Pentagon rejects doubts over peace deal

US House passes 8.3 billion dollar emergency bill as the coronavirus death toll in the country rises to 11. The House of Representatives passed the bipartisan bill and a group of members and staff for the appropriations panels in both the House and Senate unveiled the legislation on Wednesday after several days of talks. They released details of the plan, which will boost funding for testing of the coronavirus and lower costs for related medical treatments.

US House passes $8 billion Bipartisan bill to battle Coronavirus

The trade impact of the coronavirus epidemic for India is estimated to be about 348 million dollars and the country figures among the top 15 economies most affected as slowdown of manufacturing in China disrupts world trade, according to a UN report.

Trade impact of Coronavirus epidemic for India estimated at 348 million dollars: UN report

The United States has launched an alliance of “like-minded partners who treasure, and fight for, international religious freedom for every human being.” Their first step in this endeavour to foster global understanding and harmony was to condemn Pakistan for not protecting the religious freedom of its minorities, including the Hindus.

US slams Pakistan for ignoring minority freedom during International Religious Freedom Alliance

Tornadoes ripped through Tennessee early Tuesday, leaving at least 25 people dead, destroying buildings and toppling power lines hours before the southern US state voted in Super Tuesday primaries.

Tornadoes tear though Tennessee, 25 dead

The much-hyped deal between the United States and the Taliban seems to be hitting roadblock after roadblock. President of Afghanistan Ashraf Ghani is against freeing thousands of Taliban prisoners ahead of power-sharing talks next week. Ghani has publicly disagreed with a time table for a speedy prisoner release. watch report:

US-Taliban peace deal hits first roadblock, Afghan Prez won't free Taliban prisoners

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