Morning news brief: US nears 50,000 coronavirus deaths, Kim's ailing health and more

China may have known of coronavirus in November: US renews accusations

United States President Donald Trump's administration has harshly criticised both China and the WHO, blaming them for not stopping the illness that has killed more than 1,80,000 people worldwide. READ MORE

Harvard professor becomes a billionaire from stake in company discovering Covid-19 vaccine

Harvard Medical School professor, Timothy Springer becomes a billionaire after investing Moderna, the company discovering the vaccine for the novel coronavirus. READ MORE

Reports on Kim's ailing health incorrect says, Trump