Putin dons hazmat suit, as Russia admits virus…

Russia’s President Vladimir Putin donned a hazmat suit and breathing mask during a visit to a hospital housing coronavirus patients in Moscow on Tuesday, as the Russian government signalled the virus outbreak is becoming increasingly…

Futures on US financial markets spike overnight, hit…

The unprecedented coronavirus-induced volatility continues on Wall Street. March 24, 2020, 12:57 PM 2 min read U.S. financial markets spiked early Tuesday, as the unprecedented coronavirus-induced volatility continues to roil Wall Street. The Dow Jones…

UK wakes up to virtual coronavirus lockdown, as…

The unprecedented restrictions were announced in a televised address yesterday. March 24, 2020, 1:33 PM 6 min read LONDON -- The U.K. prime minister Boris Johnson announced unprecedented new restrictions to British life in an…

Tokyo Olympics postponed, will be held by the…

Japan's prime minister tweeted the announcement Tuesday. March 24, 2020, 12:44 PM 6 min read LONDON -- Amidst the novel coronavirus pandemic, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and the International Olympic Committee have agreed that…