The World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a global pandemic on Wednesday as the new coronavirus, which was unknown to world health officials just three months ago, has rapidly spread to more than 121,000 people from Asia, to Europe, the Middle East and now parts of the United States. “In the ...
Russian President Vladimir Putin said that the turmoil in global markets create not only problems, but also opportunities. “I’m not just hoping – I’m confident that Russia will go through this turbulent period with dignity and a sense of calm,” Putin said, speaking to investors at his Novo Ogarevo residence ...