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Coronavirus
China’s Virus Pandemic Epicenter Wuhan Ends 76-Day Lockdown
By Associated Press
The central Chinese city is cautiously reopening, with hope that the epidemic won’t return.
What’s Next for US-ASEAN Cooperation Amid the Global Coronavirus Pandemic?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at how both sides may look to advance collaboration amid the global pandemic.
US Navy Official Apologizes for Calling Fired Captain ‘Stupid’
By Associated Press
Thomas Modly was forced to apologize after a broadside against the fired commander of a coronavirus-stricken U.S. aircraft carrier.
The US and India Should lead the Defense of Democracy in the COVID–19 Crisis
By Raymond E. Vickery, Jr.
The world’s oldest and largest democracies must come together amid this pandemic.
Nepal Extends Ongoing Lockdown to Combat COVID–19
By Brabim Karki
Nepal’s poor stand to be hard hit by the freeze on economic activity.
Can India Organize Post-COVID–19 Global Action?
By Mohamed Zeeshan
Does India have a post-pandemic template for global leadership in the 21st century?
US Sees Coronavirus Window to Push Taiwan’s Global Status
By Associated Press
Taiwan’s success in managing COVID–19 presents an opportunity.
Malaysia Detains Boatload of Presumed Rohingya Refugees Amid COVID-19 Fears
By Associated Press
Authorities said Sunday they arrested a boatload of 202 people believed to be minority Muslim Rohingya refugees after their boat was found adrift near the northern resort island of Langkawi.
Rohingya Refugees Brace for Potential Coronavirus Outbreak
By Associated Press
Containing the disease in one of the world's largest refugee camps in Bangladesh could be a daunting task.
Thailand Imposes New Coronavirus Curfew
By Associated Press
Thailand's prime minister announced a nationwide night curfew starting Friday to combat the spread of the coronavirus.
US Aircraft Carrier Captain Seeks Crew Isolation as Virus Spreads
By Associated Press
The captain of the USS Theodore Roosevelt is asking for permission to isolate the bulk of his roughly 5,000 crew members on shore.
Soaring Coronavirus Cases Deepen Global Economic Gloom
By Associated Press
Global stock markets skidded Wednesday as reports of rising numbers of coronavirus cases deepened the gloom over the likely impact on the world economy.