A fast and cheap paper-based coronavirus test will soon be available across India, with scientists hopeful it will help turn the tide on the pandemic in one of the world's worst-hit nations.
US Defense Secretary Mark Esper announced Tuesday that he and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo will visit India next week to strengthen the two countries' alliance in the face of China's strategic challenge.
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Tuesday he will impose tougher coronavirus restrictions on the English city of Manchester, defying local leaders who bitterly opposed the move without extra cash.
A Russian health official says Russia will start administering a domestically-developed vaccine against the new coronavirus as early as November, despite some experts' concerns about its safety.
Japan and Vietnam agreed to step up security and defence cooperation Monday, reaching an agreement in principle for Tokyo to export defence equipment and technology to the Southeast Asian nation.
