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Coronavirus | Russian Prime Minister tests positive for COVID-19

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Mikhail Mishustin was named Prime Minister in January

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Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin has tested positive for the new coronavirus

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Virus was not manmade: U.S. agencies

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Intel officials ‘are examining whether the origins of the pandemic trace to an accident at a Chinese lab’

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Prayer time: Devotees gather on the occasion of Buddha’s birthday at Jogyesa Temple in Seoul, South Korea, on Thursday.

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Won’t extend physical distancing norms: Trump

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President also outlines plan to resume out-of-state travel

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Joe Biden under pressure to address sexual assault charge

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Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin has tested positive for the new coronavirus

Coronavirus | Russian Prime Minister tests positive for COVID-19

Prayer time: Devotees gather on the occasion of Buddha’s birthday at Jogyesa Temple in Seoul, South Korea, on Thursday.

Virus was not manmade: U.S. agencies

Won’t extend physical distancing norms: Trump

Joe Biden under pressure to address sexual assault charge

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A vial of hope: A technician inspecting filled bottles of remdesivir at a Gilead Sciences facility in California.

Remdesivir shows ‘clear-cut’ effect in treating COVID-19

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Coronavirus | Europe still ‘in the grip’ of virus: WHO leader

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Suicide bomber kills three civilians in Kabul: Afghan officials
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Coronavirus cases in Pakistan rises to 14,885; death toll 327
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Coronavirus | U.K. to operate seven additional flights to evacuate stranded Brits from India
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Germany classifies Hezbollah as terrorist organisation, conducts raids
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Boris Johnson, fiancee announce birth of ‘healthy baby boy’
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Coronavirus | Global death toll crosses 210,000
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Germany classifies Hezbollah as terrorist organisation, conducts raids
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Coronavirus | Russian Prime Minister tests positive for COVID-19

Cases in Russia cross 1,00,000

South Korea leads virus success with no new case

Bolsonaro drops name of friend as police chief

Germany extends ban on Hezbollah

11,000 fewer deaths in Europe due to drop in pollution levels

Won’t extend physical distancing norms: Trump

President also outlines plan to resume out-of-state travel

Virus was not manmade: U.S. agencies

Intel officials ‘are examining whether the origins of the pandemic trace to an accident at a Chinese lab’

Coronavirus is pulling millions back into poverty

World Bank estimates sub-Saharan Africa will see its first recession in 25 years & South Asia its worst downturn in 40 years

Joe Biden under pressure to address sexual assault charge

His silence on alleged assault on ex-aide has sparked anger

Remdesivir shows ‘clear-cut’ effect in treating COVID-19

Clinical trial shows patients on the drug recover faster

Coronavirus | U.K. to operate seven additional flights to evacuate stranded Brits from India

These flights would help the 2,000 more people unite with their family in the United Kingdom.

South African anti-apartheid activist Denis Goldberg dies

Mr. Goldberg was a prominent member of the now-ruling African National Congress and stood trial alongside Nelson Mandela.

Coronavirus | Europe still ‘in the grip’ of virus: WHO leader

Dr. Hans Kluge noted a reduction of cases in the region thanks to social distancing measures, adding: We must monitor this positive development very closely

South Africa records highest daily COVID-19 infections a day before easing lockdown looms

The number of COVID-19 cases in South Africa surged past the 5,000-mark on Thursday after it recorded the highest single-day jump, just a day before

Oman orders firing of expats from state sector companies

Sources, however, claimed that the move was unlikely to immediately affect the private sector which also is a major employer of expat workers from South Asia

Germany classifies Hezbollah as terrorist organisation, conducts raids

“Interior Minister Horst Seehofer has banned the Shia terrorist organisation Hezbollah in Germany,” tweeted a ministry spokesman.

Activist Thunberg helps launch effort protecting children from COVID-19

Proceeds from the campaign will be used to provide children with soap, masks, gloves and hygiene supplies, according to UNICEF.

U.S. in talks with India, other ‘friends’ to restructure global supply chains: Pompeo

Over the last few weeks, Mr. Pompeo has spoken over phone – at least four times – with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar.

Maldives reports first COVID-19 death

Maldives has reported its first death to the COVID-19 with the total number of positive cases standing at 280.Health Minister Abdulla Ameen said

Maradona pleads for 'Hand of God' to end coronavirus pandemic

The Argentine football legend refers to his hand-assisted infamous goal in the 1986 World Cup against England

Trump says brushes off polls showing Biden leading presidential race

Mr. Trump has criticised Mr. Biden's decades-long record as a U.S. senator and as President Barack Obama's vice president.

Trump says he won’t extend social distancing guidelines, hopes to hold mass campaign rallies

To underscore his confidence, Mr. Trump said he plans to resume out-of-state travel after spending more than a month mostly cooped up in the White House, starting with a trip to Arizona next week.

Gulf evacuations — the devil is in the detail

It will test New Delhi’s capacity to mobilise sufficient number of ships and planes and other essentials, including food, water and medicines to bring citizens home

South Korea: no new domestic coronavirus cases, no transmission from election

KCDC reported four new infections, all imported cases, taking the national tally to 10,765. The death toll rose by one to 247, while 9,059 have been discharged

Remdesivir drug shows 'clear-cut' effect in treating coronavirus, says U.S.

President Trump, terms the news as a “positive event.”

John Bolton book again delayed, this time to June 23

Bolton’s book about his time as national security adviser was originally scheduled to come out in March, but was postponed to May, pending a government security review. Meanwhile, The Room Where It Happened has apparently grown longer. It was originally listed as 528 pages, but is now 576 pages, according to the retailer and publisher web sites.

‘So what?’: President Bolsonaro asks as Brazil’s COVID-19 death toll soars

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro came under new criticism for his remarks on the soaring deaths.

Indian-Americans have been extraordinary source of strength during pandemic: Ambassador Sandhu

Applauding them for their sense of community service and duty, Mr. Sandhu said they have gone above and beyond in extending a helping hand to those who need.

Morning Digest: Only 30 lakh found work under rural jobs scheme in April; inter-State movement of stranded people cleared, and more

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China cancels annual Boao forum due to coronavirus

The annual conference, initially scheduled for March 24-27, was postponed in early March due to the COVID-19 outbreak, which first emerged late last year in China.

Nearly half of global workforce at risk of losing livelihoods due to COVID: ILO

More than 430 million enterprises in hard-hit sectors such as retail and manufacturing risk “serious disruption”, the UN agency added.

Indian-American Congressman seeks refugee status for Afghan Sikhs, Hindus

According to USCIRF, both the communities experience systemic religious discrimination.

Coronavirus | 35 U.S. states release formal opening plans

More than 61,000 Americans have lost their lives due to coronavirus and over 10 lakhs have tested positive with COVID 19; the highest for any country in the world.

White House briefly follows Twitter accounts of host country during presidential visit, says official on ‘unfollowing’ PM Modi

The official was responding to a question on the reasons for the White House ‘following’ and then ‘unfollowing’ the Twitter handles of President Kovind, PM Modi, the PMO and other Indian officials.

China to hold legislative session in May

The annual event was earlier scheduled for March; COVID-19 infections in the U.S. cross one million

Coronavirus crisis | No end in sight, says Iran President Rouhani

His remarks came as the Health Ministry announced that 80 new deaths from COVID-19 had taken the country’s overall toll to 5,957.

Coronavirus | 1.6 billion at the risk of losing jobs, warns ILO

Nearly half of the entire global workforce is in immediate danger of having their livelihoods destroyed by the coronavirus (COVID-19)pandemic, the

Study on China dams brings the Brahmaputra into focus

‘Structures built on Mekong river altered its natural flow’

Detained Canadians are in good health: China

‘Beijing will protect their legal rights’.

Images show Kim Jong-un’s yachts near Wonsan

Movement of boats suggests that he or his entourage may be in the coastal city.

38 killed in South Korea construction site fire

Workers were building a warehouse.

Myanmar army guilty of rights abuse: UN rights expert

UN official Yanghee Lee accused the military of disappearing, torturing, and killing dozens of Arakan Army suspects, as well as blocking aid and stopping injured civilians from reaching hospitals.

Boris Johnson, fiancee announce birth of ‘healthy baby boy’

“Both mother and baby are doing very well. The PM and Symonds would like to thank the fantastic NHS (National Health Service) maternity team,” a spokesperson for the couple said.

As COVID-19 infections dwindle, Hong Kong protests gain steam

More than 100 protesters gathered at lunchtime in the Landmark Atrium mall in Central, a prestigious business and retail district, despite social

Airbus says virus aviation crisis still at 'early stage'

Airbus reported 481 million euros ($515 million) in losses in the first quarter, put thousands of workers on furlough and sought billions in loans to

Novel COVID-19 test can give results in just 45 minutes

Much like the diagnostic kits currently in use, the new test can detect the novel coronavirus in samples obtained from respiratory swabs.

China silent amid global calls to give Africa debt relief

China has been keen to exploit Africa’s vast natural resources in countries such as war-ravaged South Sudan, where Chinese firms dominate the oil sector.

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