The CIA now believes the virus responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic most likely originated from a laboratory.

The origins of the COVID-19 pandemic remain uncertain years after the virus first emerged. While various theories have been debated, the question of whether the outbreak was caused by natural transmission or a laboratory incident continues to spark global controversy.

The CIA now believes the COVID-19 pandemic is "more likely" to have originated from a laboratory leak in China than from animals.

The CIA now believes the virus responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic most likely originated from a laboratory, according to an assessment that points the finger at China even while acknow

The report was declassified and released on Saturday on the orders of President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the agency, John Ratcliffe.

The CIA has changed its assessment on the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic, now favoring the lab leak theory. But some worry this could be an indication of politicization.

President Donald Trump said on Saturday he may consider rejoining the World Health Organization, days after ordering a U.S. exit from the global health agency over what he described as a mishandling of the COVID-19 pandemic and other international health crises.

World Health Organization chief says agency already cutting back on hiring and travel with Trump withdrawal set to hit funding.

President Donald Trump signed an executive order that would begin the process of removing the U.S. from the World Health Organization. Here's why.

U.S. President Donald Trump has used one of the flurry of executive actions that he issued on his first day back in the White House to begin the process of withdrawing the U.S. from the World Health Organization for the second time in less than five years.

Public health experts say U.S. withdrawal from the W.H.O. would undermine the nation’s standing as a global health leader and make it harder to fight the next pandemic.