US infections hit 2 million, over 100,000 fatalities

President Trump’s infectious disease expert Dr. Anthony Fauci issued a grim assessment of the coronavirus Tuesday, calling the ongoing pandemic his ‘worst nightmare’ and insisting the fight against its spread is far from over.

Hundreds mourn George Floyd at funeral in Texas

Hundreds of mourners gathered on Tuesday for the funeral of George Floyd, the 46-year-old black man whose death at the hands of white police officers sparked a nationwide movement for reforms.

India’s Covid-19 tally crosses 2.76 lakh with...

India’s Covid-19 tally saw a record addition of nearly 10,000 cases on Wednesday to cross 2.76 lakh as hundreds more tested positive for the dreaded virus in several states and union territories. The country recorded 9,985 cases in the last 24 hours.

Lawmakers introduce police reform bill as George Floyd memorial held

Democrats in the United States Congress announced a wide-ranging police reform bill on Monday, as mourners gathered for a public viewing of George Floyd’s body in his home town of Houston, Texas.

China could roll out its first COVID-19 vaccines in autumn

Beijing’s leading medical advisor has claimed that China’s first COVID-19 vaccines could be ready to use as early as autumn.

HK democracy movement faces triple threat

Several thousand demonstrators marched in Hong Kong on Tuesday evening -- defying authorities a year after huge pro-democracy protests erupted -- as the movement struggles in the face of arrests, coronavirus bans on crowds and a looming national security law.

Tens of thousands join Black Lives Matter protest in London

Tens of thousands took to the streets of London on Sunday, rallying for a second day running to condemn police brutality after the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis, with some wearing face masks bearing the slogan “Racism is a virus”.

New Zealand eradicates Covid-19 -No active cases: PM

New Zealand will end its strict coronavirus lockdown rules from midnight after the country recorded zero active cases.

More than seven million infected with coronavirus worldwide

More than seven million people have been infected with coronavirus across the world - and two in every three cases are in Europe and the US. At least 7,003,851 cases have been officially recorded, alongside a staggering 402,867 deaths.

Tens of thousands protest on 12th day of George Floyd demonstrations

Tens of thousands of people marched across the nation’s capital and in cities across the country during the 12th day of demonstrations, with few reports of problems in scenes that were more often festive than tense.

Global coronavirus cases near 7 million

Global cases of the novel coronavirus neared 7 million on Saturday, as case numbers surge in Brazil and India, according to a Reuters tally.

Traditional funeral pyres set up in Delhi as furnaces

Traditional funeral pyres have been set up in New Delhi after crematorium furnaces struggle to keep up with Covid-19 deaths as India records nearly 10,000 new cases in 24 hours - while global infections hit 6.5 million and deaths reach 387,000.

Generals WIN battle with Trump

Hundreds of combat soldiers with the 82nd Airborne were ordered to leave Washington, D.C. Thursday after retired generals and the nation’s top officer rebuked Donald Trump over his use of the military.

Iran becomes the first country to report a second wave of coronavirus

Iran has become the first country in the world to report a second wave of coronavirus infections after easing its lockdown.

After Pakistan’s lockdown gamble, COVID-19 cases surge

Four weeks ago, with its most important festival coming up and millions of people facing starvation as economic activity dwindled, Pakistan lifted a two-month-long coronavirus lockdown.

Ex US Defence Secretry accuses Trump of dividing US

President Donald Trump is facing an unprecedented revolt from the elite corps of ex-military leaders and presidents over his brazen response to mass protests and inflaming of racial divides

Brazil, Mexico see record deaths as virus rages across Latin America

Brazil and Mexico reported record daily coronavirus death tolls as governments in Latin America battled to fortify their defenses against the pandemic with fresh lockdown orders and curfews.

Israel parliament scraps sessions after lawmaker gets virus

Israel’s parliament told employees to remain home and cancelled lawmaker meetings on Thursday, after a member of the Arab-led Joint List tested positive for coronavirus.

‘NYC is totally out of control’: Trump

Donald Trump last night declared New York ‘out of control’ and said the city needed his help to ‘put down’ the latest round of George Floyd protests - but the city saw less looting and violence on the fifth night of unrest.

Brazil records largest daily increase in Covid deaths

Brazil on Tuesday recorded its largest daily increase in deaths related to the novel coronavirus, data by the country’s Health Ministry showed.

China to carry out its first Mars exploration in July

China’s first mission to Mars is set to launch in July or August as the country sprints to become a major space power in the global race, the programme director has revealed.

UK non-whites at greater risk of dying of Covid-19

The first comprehensive study of how coronavirus affects non-white people released on Tuesday has confirmed initial data that people from Indian, Afro-Caribbean and other ethnicities are more at risk from dying than the white population in England.

Surge in use of antibiotics to combat Covid-19

Increased use of antibiotics in combating the Covid-19 pandemic will strengthen bacterial resistance and ultimately lead to more deaths during the crisis and beyond, the World Health Organization (WHO) said Monday.

Trump threatens to send in army to control unrest

US President Donald Trump on Monday threatened to deploy the military if states failed to quickly quell the violent protests that have gripped the nation for six days, hours after the brother of George Floyd, a black man who died in police custody, called for peace.

White House calls for ‘law and order’ as violent protests rage

The White House on Monday called for “law and order” and blamed agitators for a sixth straight night of violent nationwide U.S. protests triggered by anger over racial inequities and excessive police force.

Europe easing lockdowns, as LatAm cases pass 1 mln

Countries across Europe took bolder steps in easing coronavirus lockdowns, with schools, pubs, parks and pools reopening in places, while in Latin America the outbreak grew more dire with infections passing the one million mark.

Coronavirus cases in Brazil surge

The number of cases of coronavirus in Brazil has surpassed half a million, the country’s health ministry said Sunday. The country had recorded 514,849 cases of infection with the virus, the latest official figures showed.

Unrest over Floyd’s death spreads in dozens of US cities

Dozens of cities in the US saw fiery clashes between police and protesters on Saturday night as the killing of George Floyd sparked massive unrest throughout the country.

World virus cases top 6 million

The number of coronavirus cases worldwide topped six million Sunday, with Brazil registering another record surge in daily infections as divisions deepened on how to deal with the pandemic.

Spain to extend lockdown to 21st June

Spain’s prime minister said on Sunday he will ask parliament to agree to a last two-week extension of the state of emergency lockdown until 21st June, after which the government will no longer restrict citizens’ movements, newspaper El Pais reported.