Coronavirus is both a crisis and an opportunity for China's aggressive new diplomacy

Since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, China has struggled to control the narrative around its role in the crisis.

Dissident artist Ai Weiwei says virus has only strengthened China's 'police state'

As the world grapples with unprecedented lockdown measures, Ai Weiwei finds himself in familiar territory. The outspoken artist spent nearly..

US monitoring intelligence that North Korean leader is in grave danger after surgery

The US is monitoring intelligence that suggests North Korea's leader, Kim Jong Un, is in grave danger after undergoing a previous surgery, according to a US official with direct knowledge.

What does it mean when oil prices go negative? No, it doesn't mean the gas station will pay you to fill up

Even though a historic decline for oil sent prices negative on Monday, don't expect to get paid to fill up your gas tank any time soon.

Trump shocks in time of crisis with his standard approach

Even after three tumultuous years in which President Donald Trump has shredded the decorum of his office, his unwillingness to provide unifying leadership still has the power to shock..

Japan is offering sex workers financial aid. But they say it's not enough to survive the coronavirus pandemic

Mika is worried. As a sex worker in Japan, she used to see three or four clients a day -- then the coronavirus pandemic hit. Now, with people staying home..

Gunman kills 16 in Canada shooting rampage

A gunman who drove a mock-up police car killed at least 16 people in an Atlantic Canada shooting rampage, federal police said Sunday,.

The Mafia Is poised to exploit coronavirus, and not just in Italy

Earlier this month, there was a funeral procession in the Sicilian town of Messina, in defiance of a nationwide lockdown in Italy.

Singapore had a model coronavirus response, then cases spiked. What happened?

Less than a month ago, Singapore was being hailed as one of the countries that had got its coronavirus response right.

Cab driver. Harvard dad. Covid-19 victim.

The streets of New York are filled with ghosts these days. It is spring outside, but the sidewalks are empty and the streets feel haunted...