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Pandemic has killed at least 17,971 people in Brazil, according to the health ministry

Korea reported 32 new cases taking the national tally to 11,110, with 263 deaths

Growth for 2020 and 2021 combined is expected to be 10% lower

Speakers from Canada, India, Maldives and Pakistan attend conference

More than 4.82m people infected by virus, with over 319,000 deaths, according to US-based Johns Hopkins University

Unknown gunmen fired on people praying inside a mosque during iftar time, say Parwan province officials

Pakistan has repeatedly informed the int'l community India is looking for an excuse for false flag operation, says FM

Unemployment would increase significantly, says Britain’s work and pensions minister

Cyclone could wash away thousands of huts and standing crops, says official

Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says will continue providing strategic leadership to coordinate the global response

Proximity of bridge to residential apartments has sparked anger and ridicule on social media

We have been risking our lives to save people, many doctors are infected too, says a doctor working in ICU

All sides in Afghanistan urged to take decisive action against al Qaeda, Da'ish, ETIM, TTP and other terror networks

Islam's third holiest site was closed in late March for the first time in more than 50 years

Mirza asks WHA to support calls for Covid vaccines accessible to all

Dowlatchahi says UN agency continues essential operations, focusing on social messaging to farmers

Travellers are grappling with a hodgepodge of rules that will make flying different in almost every country

Two top epidemiologists cautioned that human immunity against Covid-19 may not last that long

Nationwide lockdown in India has been extended until the end of the month

FM Qureshi emphasises need for addressing debt distress which could eventually become a debt crisis

Chile surpassed 40,000 cases of the new coronavirus last week

Findings remain preliminary, and much remains unknown about the exact relationship between climate and Covid-19

Almost 34,000 people have tested positive for Covid-19 in the Gulf country

Rush to publish is not necessarily driven exclusively by a sense of public service

Says WHO needs to commit to major substantive improvements within the next 30 days

The claim is misleading as health experts say more research is needed 'to give a definitive answer'

Chinese ambassador to Israel was found dead at his home on Sunday

Every country and every organisation must examine its response and learn from its experience, says Tedros

Country continues to see record number of infections as experts say herd immunity only way to control spread

The factory confirms six Covid-19 cases,says a district official

'Laila donated 100 boxes of cookies to local medical workers and firefighters'

Customers enjoy their morning cappuccinos at bars once again, churches resume public mass

South Africa now has highest number of infections on continent, followed by Egypt

The coronavirus outbreak has cost some 2 million people their jobs in just six weeks

Taped plastic sleeves to a large tarp, allowing two people to hug each other without making direct contact

More than 300,000 people died globally

Russia’s coronavirus taskforce says 91 people had died overnight

Pharma shipments lift Singapore exports for third straight month

Around 800,000 students return to classes which were suspended on March 24

Local media report at least 7 killed, over 40 wounded in attack claimed by Afghan Taliban

More than 4.65M people infected by virus, above 312,000 deaths, according to Johns Hopkins University

As the number of confirmed cases in the mainland now stands at 82,947 and the death toll at 4,634

As the pandemic raises concerns about US medical and food supply chains dependency on China

The maximum fine for violation in Kuwait stands at $16,200 while  $55,000 in Qatar

Critics have focused on lack of unified national approach within union and reopening of schools

Official says outside of containment zones 'all other activities will be permitted'

More than 122 million jobs estimated lost in April

Move could smooth efforts to end Afghanistan’s longrunning war and launch peace talks

PM Ardern with her partner walked for a brunch to a cafe where they were initially told it was too full

Du Wei was 57 years old and became ambassador to Israel in February