British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has tested positive for the novel coronavirus and is self-isolating with what he described as “mild symptoms.” But Johnson says he “will continue to lead the government’s response via video-conference as we fight this virus.”
Meanwhile, the United States is quickly becoming the new epicenter of the global outbreak and now leads the world in confirmed cases after surpassing China’s reported total. In Washington, the House is expected to vote Friday on a $2 trillion emergency relief bill, offering a measure of solace amid a sharp downturn and uncertainty over how long restrictions on movement will remain.
Here are some significant developments:



Donald Trump has ordered “a total and complete” blockade of all sanctioned oil tankers entering and...
Thirty-five countries signed a convention in the Netherlands on Tuesday, Dec. 16, establishing an International Claims...
Ukraine has launched a new, previously unreported “Sub Sea Baby” underwater drone and sank a Russian...





























