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Amazon launches food delivery service in India
Seattle-based tech giant has invested more than $6.5 billion in India
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Foreigners evacuated from Iraq gas field after protests: sources
Five planes carrying around 40 foreign nationals working alongside the Basra Gas Company were flown out of the country
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Global coronavirus cases exceed 5m
Johns Hopkins University counts more than 328,000 deaths and nearly 1.9m recoveries
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Cyclone Amphan: At least 9 die in Bangladesh, India
Over 2.6 million evacuated amid severe winds, rainfall, say officials of both countries
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UK coronavirus death toll reaches 35,704
Leading scientist criticises government minister blaming scientific advice for government mistakes
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Venezuela says Iranian tankers will get military escort
Venezuela has the world's largest proven oil reserves, but its capacity to refine crude into gasoline is limited
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Japan newborn gets liver stem cells in world first
Newborn was suffering from urea cycle disorder, where the liver is not capable of breaking down toxic ammonia
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WHO reports most coronavirus cases in a day, sees steep rise in poor countries
Global health body said 106,000 new cases of infections of coronavirus have been recorded in the past 24 hours
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Taliban chief says committed to deal with US
Akhundzada urges America not to let anyone derail agreement
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India’s false flag op to divert attention from IOJ&K genocide imminent: PM
Modi's Hindu supremacist govt committing war crimes in violation of 4th Geneva Convention, says Imran Khan
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Pakistan summons Indian diplomat over ceasefire violations
Unprovoked firing by the Indian forces resulted in injuries to three innocent civilians, says FO
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WHO reports most coronavirus cases in a day as cases approach 5 million
WHO DG Tedros says we still have a long way to go in this pandemic
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Pakistan hails OIC reaction to India's controversial Kashmir residency law
OIC sees move to redefine domicile rules attempt to alter demography, undermine rights of people in Occupied Kashmir
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US blacklists Iran's interior minister over human rights abuses
The Treasury also blacklisted seven senior officials of the LEF
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UK PM Johnson vows 'world-beating' track and trace Covid system by June 1
Johnson said the government would have recruited 25,000 trackers by the start of next month
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Look, no hands! Mall puts pedals in lifts to keep coronavirus at bay
'Now that we can use our foot to press the elevator, it’s really great'
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Gaza teenage girl teaches neighbourhood children during school closure
Teachers in Gaza are giving lessons online during the health crisis
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Taiwan president rejects Beijing rule; China says 'reunification' inevitable
China says that it would never tolerate Taiwan’s independence
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A nurse struggling with Covid-19 trauma found dead in car
William Coddington was on the upswing of a decade-long battle with opioid addiction and other substance abuse
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Inovio says Covid-19 vaccine produces antibodies in mice, guinea pigs
Experts predict a safe and effective vaccine could take 12 to 18 months to develop
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Global coronavirus cases surpass 4.9 million
Death toll stands at 323,345 with nearly 1.7 million recoveries, according to US-based Johns Hopkins University
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Singapore to lift coronavirus lockdown in 3 phases
Country preparing for resumption of critical, low-risk economic activities from June 2, says Health Ministry
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Thailand says it expects coronavirus vaccine next year after tests in mice
Thailand has reported a total of 3,034 cases of the coronavirus
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Some 1.8m people recover from Covid-19 globally
More than 4.82m people infected by virus, with over 319,000 deaths, according to US-based Johns Hopkins University
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Russia slams US plans to deploy nukes to Poland
Russia’s foreign minister says redeployment of US nuclear arms is a direct violation of Russia-NATO pact
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Polish schools may remain closed until the end of June
Current school year ends on June 26, followed by a two-month long holiday in July and August
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Covid-19 deaths, cases rise in South Africa
Country now has highest number of confirmed Covid-19 infections on continent
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'Super cyclone' bears down on Bangladesh, India
In 1970 Cyclone Bhola killed half a million
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Brazil suffers record daily Covid-19 death toll, Trump considers travel ban
Pandemic has killed at least 17,971 people in Brazil, according to the health ministry
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Masked against coronavirus, South Korean students return to school
Korea reported 32 new cases taking the national tally to 11,110, with 263 deaths
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Global green energy growth to fall for first time in 20 years: IEA
Growth for 2020 and 2021 combined is expected to be 10% lower
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International video conference held to discuss minorities' woes amid virus crisis
Speakers from Canada, India, Maldives and Pakistan attend conference
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Some 1.8m people recover from Covid-19 globally
More than 4.82m people infected by virus, with over 319,000 deaths, according to US-based Johns Hopkins University
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Afghan mosque attack kills eight worshippers breaking fast: officials
Unknown gunmen fired on people praying inside a mosque during iftar time, say Parwan province officials
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Jadhav case typifies elements out to disturb region: Qureshi
Pakistan has repeatedly informed the int'l community India is looking for an excuse for false flag operation, says FM
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UK jobless claims jump to highest since 1996 as Covid-19 hits
Unemployment would increase significantly, says Britain’s work and pensions minister
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Tens of thousands evacuated as India, Bangladesh brace for super cyclone
Cyclone could wash away thousands of huts and standing crops, says official
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WHO chief vows to continue leading virus response after Trump threat to quit
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says will continue providing strategic leadership to coordinate the global response
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A bridge too close: Cairo flyover angers residents
Proximity of bridge to residential apartments has sparked anger and ridicule on social media
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Afghan doctors protest over unpaid salaries amid coronavirus outbreak
We have been risking our lives to save people, many doctors are infected too, says a doctor working in ICU
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Pakistan, China, Russia and Iran join hands for Afghan truce
All sides in Afghanistan urged to take decisive action against al Qaeda, Da'ish, ETIM, TTP and other terror networks
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Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa mosque to reopen after Eid holiday
Islam's third holiest site was closed in late March for the first time in more than 50 years
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Pakistan calls for sustained international action to mitigate pandemic
Mirza asks WHA to support calls for Covid vaccines accessible to all
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FAO meeting apprised of Covid-19 response in Pakistan
Dowlatchahi says UN agency continues essential operations, focusing on social messaging to farmers
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Empty middle seat? Depends on which country you are flying in
Travellers are grappling with a hodgepodge of rules that will make flying different in almost every country
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Some signs children may not transmit Covid-19, two UK epidemiologists say
Two top epidemiologists cautioned that human immunity against Covid-19 may not last that long
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Coronavirus cases surpass 100,000 in India
Nationwide lockdown in India has been extended until the end of the month
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Consultation on PM Imran's debt relief initiative begins at the UN
FM Qureshi emphasises need for addressing debt distress which could eventually become a debt crisis
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Wild protests break out in Chile over Covid-19 lockdown food shortages
Chile surpassed 40,000 cases of the new coronavirus last week
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Summer unlikely to curb coronavirus pandemic growth: study
Findings remain preliminary, and much remains unknown about the exact relationship between climate and Covid-19













































