Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal said today that carpooling will not be allowed for aggregators while asserting that buses will be allowed to run in the national capital but with only twenty passengers.

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"Passengers will be screened before boarding the bus. Transport Department will ensure that social distancing norms are followed at all bus stops and inside the bus," Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal said.

"Auto rickshaws, e-rickshaws &amp; cycle-rickshaws will be allowed but with only one passenger. For two-wheelers, pillion rider will not be allowed. There will be no activity allowed in containment zones," the Delhi chief minister addded.

The government said today that 2,715 <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/covid-19-could-cost-135-mn-jobs-push-120-mn-people-into-poverty-in-india-report-299311">coronavirus </a>patients were reported cured in the last 24 hours.

"We have presently a recovery rate of 38.29 per cent," the government said, adding that in terms of confirmed cases per lakh of population, India has so far about 7.1 cases per lakh.

Chandigarh disaster management authority said that it would continue to keep Chandigarh in the Red Zone. However, there will be a regular review of the status by the health department, it said.

Meanwhile, the government of Karnataka declared that all shops, including barber shops, spa and salons will be allowed to function till May 31 according to the SOP issued by state government even as the Uttarakhand health department said that three new COVID-19 cases were reported in the state taking the total number of positive cases to 96.

Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal said today that carpooling will not be allowed for aggregators while asserting that buses will be allowed to run in the national capital but with only twenty passengers.

Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal said today that carpooling will not be allowed for aggregators while asserting that buses will be allowed to run in the national capital but with only twenty passengers. Also Read: West Bengal, Puducherry extend lockdown till May 31 "Passengers will be screened before boarding the bus. Transport Department will ensure that social distancing norms are followed at all bus stops and inside the bus," Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal said. "Auto rickshaws, e-rickshaws & cycle-rickshaws will be allowed but with only one passenger. For two-wheelers, pillion rider will not be allowed. There will be no activity allowed in containment zones," the Delhi chief minister addded. The government said today that 2,715 coronavirus patients were reported cured in the last 24 hours. "We have presently a recovery rate of 38.29 per cent," the government said, adding that in terms of confirmed cases per lakh of population, India has so far about 7.1 cases per lakh. Chandigarh disaster management authority said that it would continue to keep Chandigarh in the Red Zone. However, there will be a regular review of the status by the health department, it said. Meanwhile, the government of Karnataka declared that all shops, including barber shops, spa and salons will be allowed to function till May 31 according to the SOP issued by state government even as the Uttarakhand health department said that three new COVID-19 cases were reported in the state taking the total number of positive cases to 96.

Autos, buses allowed in Delhi but with restricted passengers

World Health Organization(WHO) director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus speaking at the World Health Assembly through a video conference said that he will "initiate an independent evaluation at the earliest appropriate moment to review experience gained and lessons learned to improve national and global<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/global-coronavirus-cases-surge-to-47-million-death-toll-at-315244-299352"> pandemic </a>preparedness and response".

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"The COVID-19 pandemic has tested, strengthened and strained the bonds of fellowship between nations, but it has not broken them," Tedros said.

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"Today I am calling on all nations to resolve that they will do everything it takes to ensure that the coronavirus pandemic is never repeated," the WHO chief said during the virtual conference.

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During the video conference, President Xi said that China always has been transparent about the virus after the US, UK, Canada and Australia asked for an independent probe.

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"I am calling on all nations to invest in strengthening and implementing the many tools at our disposal – especially the global treaty that underpins global health security," Tedros said, adding,"since my election at this assembly three years ago, I have made a priority of transforming WHO into an organization that is agile and responsive, focused on outcomes and impact."

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"The COVID-19 pandemic is posing a similar threat – not just to human health, but to the human spirit. We have a long road ahead in our struggle against this virus," the WHO chief added.

World Health Organization(WHO) director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus speaking at the World Health Assembly through a video conference said that he will "initiate an independent evaluation at the earliest appropriate moment to review experience gained and lessons learned to improve national and global pandemic preparedness and response".

World Health Organization(WHO) director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus speaking at the World Health Assembly through a video conference said that he will "initiate an independent evaluation at the earliest appropriate moment to review experience gained and lessons learned to improve national and global pandemic preparedness and response". Also Read: China always transparent about coronavirus, says President Xi during video conference "The COVID-19 pandemic has tested, strengthened and strained the bonds of fellowship between nations, but it has not broken them," Tedros said. "I will initiate an independent evaluation at the earliest appropriate moment to review experience gained & lessons learned & to make recommendations to improve national & global pandemic preparedness and response"-@DrTedros #WHA73 — World Health Organization (WHO) (@WHO) May 18, 2020 × President Trump last month had stopped US funds to the UN health body after accusing it of "mismanaging" the crisis and had alleged that the health agency had a "China bias". "Today I am calling on all nations to resolve that they will do everything it takes to ensure that the coronavirus pandemic is never repeated," the WHO chief said during the virtual conference. "Whatever lessons there are to learn from the #COVID19 pandemic, the greatest failing would be to not learn from them & to leave the 🌍 in the same vulnerable state it was before"-@DrTedros #WHA73 — World Health Organization (WHO) (@WHO) May 18, 2020 × The WHO had earlier announced it was ready for an independent probe into the origin of the virus with various countries whenever China allows. During the video conference, President Xi said that China always has been transparent about the virus after the US, UK, Canada and Australia asked for an independent probe. "The 🌍 does not lack the tools, the science, or the resources to make it safer from pandemics. What it has lacked is the sustained commitment to use the tools, the science and the resources it has. That must change, and it must change today"-@DrTedros #COVID19 #WHA73 — World Health Organization (WHO) (@WHO) May 18, 2020 × "I am calling on all nations to invest in strengthening and implementing the many tools at our disposal – especially the global treaty that underpins global health security," Tedros said, adding,"since my election at this assembly three years ago, I have made a priority of transforming WHO into an organization that is agile and responsive, focused on outcomes and impact." "However, much work remains to be done. Even before #COVID19, the world was off track for the @GlobalGoalsUN. The pandemic threatens to set us back even further. It exploits and exacerbates existing gaps in gender equality, poverty, hunger and more"-@DrTedros #WHA73 — World Health Organization (WHO) (@WHO) May 18, 2020 × "The COVID-19 pandemic is posing a similar threat – not just to human health, but to the human spirit. We have a long road ahead in our struggle against this virus," the WHO chief added.

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Puducherry government has decided to extend the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/india-among-62-nation-seeking-probe-into-whos-covid-19-response-299304">lockdown</a> till May 31 to contain the spread of COVID-19, chief minister &nbsp;V Narayanaswamy said on Monday.

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During the cabinet meeting, the Puducherry government decided to allow the sale of liquor between 7am and 7pm from Tuesday.

West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee also extended the lockdown till May 31.

Meanwhile, Rajasthan recorded 33 new coronavirus cases and two deaths in the last 24 hours with the total number of cases rising to 5,375. The death toll in the state has risen to 212 due to COVID-19.

Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan said today that 29 new coronavirus cases were reported today with the total number of cases in the state climbing to 630, including 130 active cases.

Chandigarh health department reported five new coronavirus cases taking the total number of cases in the state to 196.&nbsp;

The Central Reserve Police Force(CRPF) said today that three new coronavirus cases were reported in the forces in the last 24 hours taking the total number of cases to 294

Puducherry government has decided to extend the lockdown till May 31 to contain the spread of COVID-19, chief minister V Narayanaswamy said on Monday. Also Read: India records 5,242 new COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours During the cabinet meeting, the Puducherry government decided to allow the sale of liquor between 7am and 7pm from Tuesday.

Puducherry government has decided to extend the lockdown till May 31 to contain the spread of COVID-19, chief minister V Narayanaswamy said on Monday. Also Read: India records 5,242 new COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours During the cabinet meeting, the Puducherry government decided to allow the sale of liquor between 7am and 7pm from Tuesday. West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee also extended the lockdown till May 31. Meanwhile, Rajasthan recorded 33 new coronavirus cases and two deaths in the last 24 hours with the total number of cases rising to 5,375. The death toll in the state has risen to 212 due to COVID-19. Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan said today that 29 new coronavirus cases were reported today with the total number of cases in the state climbing to 630, including 130 active cases. Chandigarh health department reported five new coronavirus cases taking the total number of cases in the state to 196. The Central Reserve Police Force(CRPF) said today that three new coronavirus cases were reported in the forces in the last 24 hours taking the total number of cases to 294

West Bengal, Puducherry extend lockdown till May 31

UN chief Antonio Guterres said today that different countries have followed different, sometimes contradictory strategies on <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-calls-barack-obama-grossly-incompetent-after-ex-presidents-covid-19-criticism-299305">coronavirus</a>&nbsp;and all are paying a heavy price during the virtual World Health Assembly annual meeting today.

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"The planet is paying a heavy price for countries ignoring the recommendations of the World Health Organization to fight the coronavirus pandemic," the WHO chief said.

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President Xi who attended the video conference said China has always been "transparent about coronavirus". The Chinese president said his country will provide $2 billion in global coronavirus aid over two years.

The Chinese president added that his county would make coronavirus vaccine a "global public good".

"China supports an inquiry after the pandemic has been brought under control," President Xi added.

The annual conference began amid clashes between China and the United States over the pandemic with the Trump administration accusing China of not being transparent and President Trump accusing the WHO of "mismanaging" the crisis.

UN chief Antonio Guterres said today that different countries have followed different, sometimes contradictory strategies on coronavirus and all are paying a heavy price during the virtual World Health Assembly annual meeting today.

UN chief Antonio Guterres said today that different countries have followed different, sometimes contradictory strategies on coronavirus and all are paying a heavy price during the virtual World Health Assembly annual meeting today. Also Read: Global coronavirus cases surge to 4.7 million, death toll at 315,244 "The planet is paying a heavy price for countries ignoring the recommendations of the World Health Organization to fight the coronavirus pandemic," the WHO chief said. The World Health Assembly #WHA73 starts today. Health leaders are convening virtually for the first time this year, due to #COVID19. Watch it LIVE here from 12:00 CEST.https://t.co/3LcaLDToH9 — World Health Organization (WHO) (@WHO) May 18, 2020 × President Xi who attended the video conference said China has always been "transparent about coronavirus". The Chinese president said his country will provide $2 billion in global coronavirus aid over two years. The Chinese president added that his county would make coronavirus vaccine a "global public good". "China supports an inquiry after the pandemic has been brought under control," President Xi added. The annual conference began amid clashes between China and the United States over the pandemic with the Trump administration accusing China of not being transparent and President Trump accusing the WHO of "mismanaging" the crisis.

China always transparent about coronavirus, says President Xi during World Health Assembly video conference

Russian authorities said today that coronavirus cases were marginally under 9,000 for the first time since early May as the number of cases continued to rise.

The health authorities announced 91 deaths taking the total number of fatalities due to COVID-19 to 2,722.

The number of coronavirus cases in the country was 8,926 in the last 24 hours taking total number of cases to 290,678 even as the country eased lockdown restrictions and declared the start of the football league.

Russia now has the second-highest infected cases in the world after the United States which has over 1.4 million cases.&nbsp;

The United Kindom has the third highest infected cases with&nbsp;over 244,000, according to Johns Hopkins coronavirus resource centre's live tracker, followed by Brazil which has the fourth highest infected cases with over 241,000 citizens being affected with the virus.

Health officials had earlier said that the new cases were stablising in Russia.

Head of Russia's public health watchdog, Anna Popova had said earlier that, "we've moved towards the level of stability that we've all been waiting for," while adding,"stabilization can be seen over the whole country. All the regions have managed to stabilize the situation."

Authorities had earlier announced the highest daily death rate at 119 on Saturday.

The death toll, however, is nowhere compared to United States, United Kingdom, Italy, France and&nbsp;Spain where&nbsp;thousands have died due to the virus with the US recording over 89,000 recorded deaths.

Italy, France, Spain, the United Kingdom have all recorded over 25,000 deaths.

Russian authorities said today that coronavirus cases were marginally under 9,000 for the first time since early May as the number of cases continued to rise. The health authorities announced 91 deaths taking the total number of fatalities due to COVID-19 to 2,722.

Russian authorities said today that coronavirus cases were marginally under 9,000 for the first time since early May as the number of cases continued to rise. The health authorities announced 91 deaths taking the total number of fatalities due to COVID-19 to 2,722. The number of coronavirus cases in the country was 8,926 in the last 24 hours taking total number of cases to 290,678 even as the country eased lockdown restrictions and declared the start of the football league. Russia now has the second-highest infected cases in the world after the United States which has over 1.4 million cases. The United Kindom has the third highest infected cases with over 244,000, according to Johns Hopkins coronavirus resource centre's live tracker, followed by Brazil which has the fourth highest infected cases with over 241,000 citizens being affected with the virus. Health officials had earlier said that the new cases were stablising in Russia. Head of Russia's public health watchdog, Anna Popova had said earlier that, "we've moved towards the level of stability that we've all been waiting for," while adding,"stabilization can be seen over the whole country. All the regions have managed to stabilize the situation." Authorities had earlier announced the highest daily death rate at 119 on Saturday. The death toll, however, is nowhere compared to United States, United Kingdom, Italy, France and Spain where thousands have died due to the virus with the US recording over 89,000 recorded deaths. Italy, France, Spain, the United Kingdom have all recorded over 25,000 deaths.

COVID-19: Russia records less than 9,000 cases; Brazil fourth highest in the world

Tamil Nadu government said today that 385 new <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/require-us-to-meet-us-halfway-china-on-trumps-threat-to-cut-off-ties-298858">coronavirus</a> cases were reported in the state today with five fatalities.

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The total number of cases in the state has risen to 10,108 with the death toll climbing to 71 in Tamil Nadu.

The state government today ordered sales at TASMAC (liquor) shops with the token system. It said only 500 tokens will be issued per day with all those who come to buy liquor to wear face masks and follow social distancing norms. &nbsp;

In Mumbai's slum area in Dharavi, 84 new coronavirus cases were reported in the last 24 hours with the number of cases rising to 1,145. No new deaths were recorded today with 53 people having succumbed due to the virus in the area.

Uttarakhand health department said that number of coronavirus cases had reached 82 with 30 active cases. The Punjab government reported 13 more COVID-19 cases today with the number of cases rising to 1,932 with 1,595 active cases in the state. The number of fatalties in the state has surged to 32.

In Jammu and Kashmir, 30 new coronavirus cases were reported with the total number of cases in the Union Territory rising to 1,013, including 489 active cases. 513 people have recovered from the virus. J&amp;K has recorded 11 deaths due to COVID-19.

Tamil Nadu government said today that 385 new coronavirus cases were reported in the state today with five fatalities. Also Read: US church sues Zoom app after 'zoombombing' of bible study session The total number of cases in the state has risen to 10,108 with the death toll climbing to 71 in Tamil Nadu.

Tamil Nadu government said today that 385 new coronavirus cases were reported in the state today with five fatalities. Also Read: US church sues Zoom app after 'zoombombing' of bible study session The total number of cases in the state has risen to 10,108 with the death toll climbing to 71 in Tamil Nadu. The state government today ordered sales at TASMAC (liquor) shops with the token system. It said only 500 tokens will be issued per day with all those who come to buy liquor to wear face masks and follow social distancing norms. In Mumbai's slum area in Dharavi, 84 new coronavirus cases were reported in the last 24 hours with the number of cases rising to 1,145. No new deaths were recorded today with 53 people having succumbed due to the virus in the area. Uttarakhand health department said that number of coronavirus cases had reached 82 with 30 active cases. The Punjab government reported 13 more COVID-19 cases today with the number of cases rising to 1,932 with 1,595 active cases in the state. The number of fatalties in the state has surged to 32. In Jammu and Kashmir, 30 new coronavirus cases were reported with the total number of cases in the Union Territory rising to 1,013, including 489 active cases. 513 people have recovered from the virus. J&K has recorded 11 deaths due to COVID-19.

Mumbai's Dharavi reports 84 new coronavirus cases in last 24 hours

Governor Andrew Cuomo extended the coronavirus lockdown in New York City until May 28.

Cuomo said New York's stay-at-home order would last to May 28 unless the city meets guidelines relating to death rates.

"NY on PAUSE is extended to May 28 for regions that don't begin reopening today, but as soon as a region hits its benchmark, it comes online immediately -&nbsp;it does not have to wait until May 28," Cuomo explained.

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"City, town and county beaches may open as well on Friday of Memorial Day weekend, as long as they fully enforce the minimum rules," he asserted, adding,"they may impose additional conditions."

"If local governments don't enforce these rules, the beaches will be closed," the New York governor warned.

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"As a region we have established a joint agreement on beaches in NY, NJ, CT and DE. State beaches will open Friday of Memorial Day weekend with strict precautions.

"Beaches will be at 50 per cent capacity and masks will be required when social distance not possible. Staff will enforce," he said.

"If you live in a region that's in Phase 1 of reopening, retail businesses can open for curbside pickup or in-store pickup," the New York governor said, adding, "As part of Phase One of reopening, residential and commercial construction can resume in the regions that have met the benchmarks."

New York reported 132 new confirmed coronavirus fatalities in the last 24 hours taking the total number of deaths to over 22,000. The United States has become the epicenter of the virus with over 80,000 casualties and 1.3 million infected cases.

Governor Andrew Cuomo extended the coronavirus lockdown in New York City until May 28. Cuomo said New York's stay-at-home order would last to May 28 unless the city meets guidelines relating to death rates.

Governor Andrew Cuomo extended the coronavirus lockdown in New York City until May 28. Cuomo said New York's stay-at-home order would last to May 28 unless the city meets guidelines relating to death rates. "NY on PAUSE is extended to May 28 for regions that don't begin reopening today, but as soon as a region hits its benchmark, it comes online immediately - it does not have to wait until May 28," Cuomo explained. NY on PAUSE is extended to May 28 for regions that don't begin reopening today. But as soon as a region hits its benchmark, it comes online immediately — it does not have to wait until May 28. — Andrew Cuomo (@NYGovCuomo) May 15, 2020 × "City, town and county beaches may open as well on Friday of Memorial Day weekend, as long as they fully enforce the minimum rules," he asserted, adding,"they may impose additional conditions." "If local governments don't enforce these rules, the beaches will be closed," the New York governor warned. City, town and county beaches may open as well on Friday of Memorial Day weekend, as long as they fully enforce the minimum rules. They may impose additional conditions. If local government's don't enforce these rules, the beaches will be closed. — Andrew Cuomo (@NYGovCuomo) May 15, 2020 × "As a region we have established a joint agreement on beaches in NY, NJ, CT and DE. State beaches will open Friday of Memorial Day weekend with strict precautions. "Beaches will be at 50 per cent capacity and masks will be required when social distance not possible. Staff will enforce," he said. "If you live in a region that's in Phase 1 of reopening, retail businesses can open for curbside pickup or in-store pickup," the New York governor said, adding, "As part of Phase One of reopening, residential and commercial construction can resume in the regions that have met the benchmarks." New York reported 132 new confirmed coronavirus fatalities in the last 24 hours taking the total number of deaths to over 22,000. The United States has become the epicenter of the virus with over 80,000 casualties and 1.3 million infected cases.

New York governor Cuomo extends stay-at-home lockdown order until May 28

US President Donald Trump recently toured a mask distribution center in Pennsylvania. The masks were the reason the US president visited the site with most White House staff around him were wearing masks but Donald Trump chose to do without it.

Trump even decided to let go of safety goggles and when he was questioned about how murderous the virus is and why he decided to not wear a mask, the US president said: "I have never lost anybody to the flu, nobody ever said they had died."

The point of wearing a mask is not just to simply to protect yourself, the point of having the president wear one is to encourage the nation to do the same. Donald Trump missed out the little detail perhaps he had the approval ratings on his mind.

Trump's optimism may be tilting the battleground in his favour but his ratings on the coronavirus response are sagging rapidly.

Joe Biden has held consistent leads in most national and swing-state polls. America's faith in Trump's handling of the coronavirus has steadily sunk.

According to a poll conducted by SSRS, an independent research company, at least 54 per cent Americans continue to say that the US government is doing a poor job of preventing the virus from spreading.

56 per cent respondents say that the US government is not doing enough to address the growing death toll with 57 per cent Americans admitting limited availability of testing and 58 per cent Americans fear a potential second wave of cases this year.

However, facts don't work much in an election season, scandals and conspiracy theories do and Donald Trump seems to have found another, he has unleashed a tweet storm with a new and unfamiliar hashtag "Obamagate".

At least 126 tweets have been put out by the US president with the hashtag.

It's a conspiracy theory that had been floating around for at least a year. It now has a US government stamp on it.

According to this unproven narrative, Barack Obama along with his vice-president Joe Biden and some intelligence officials planted a theory that Trump was colluding with Russia in the 2016 polls and framed members of Trump's inner circle among those framed according to the theory was Michael Flynn, the former National Security Adviser(NSA) of Donald Trump.

Flynn is the man who pleaded guilty in December 2017 of lying to FBI investigators during the Mueller probe.

US President Donald Trump recently toured a mask distribution center in Pennsylvania. The masks were the reason the US president visited the site with most White House staff around him were wearing masks but Donald Trump chose to do without it.

US President Donald Trump recently toured a mask distribution center in Pennsylvania. The masks were the reason the US president visited the site with most White House staff around him were wearing masks but Donald Trump chose to do without it. Trump even decided to let go of safety goggles and when he was questioned about how murderous the virus is and why he decided to not wear a mask, the US president said: "I have never lost anybody to the flu, nobody ever said they had died." The point of wearing a mask is not just to simply to protect yourself, the point of having the president wear one is to encourage the nation to do the same. Donald Trump missed out the little detail perhaps he had the approval ratings on his mind. Trump's optimism may be tilting the battleground in his favour but his ratings on the coronavirus response are sagging rapidly. Joe Biden has held consistent leads in most national and swing-state polls. America's faith in Trump's handling of the coronavirus has steadily sunk. According to a poll conducted by SSRS, an independent research company, at least 54 per cent Americans continue to say that the US government is doing a poor job of preventing the virus from spreading. 56 per cent respondents say that the US government is not doing enough to address the growing death toll with 57 per cent Americans admitting limited availability of testing and 58 per cent Americans fear a potential second wave of cases this year. However, facts don't work much in an election season, scandals and conspiracy theories do and Donald Trump seems to have found another, he has unleashed a tweet storm with a new and unfamiliar hashtag "Obamagate". At least 126 tweets have been put out by the US president with the hashtag. It's a conspiracy theory that had been floating around for at least a year. It now has a US government stamp on it. According to this unproven narrative, Barack Obama along with his vice-president Joe Biden and some intelligence officials planted a theory that Trump was colluding with Russia in the 2016 polls and framed members of Trump's inner circle among those framed according to the theory was Michael Flynn, the former National Security Adviser(NSA) of Donald Trump. Flynn is the man who pleaded guilty in December 2017 of lying to FBI investigators during the Mueller probe.

Trump visits mask factory without a mask as his job approval rating sinks

The US government is convinced that China has been&nbsp;spying on its systems for the coronavirus research.

The Trump administration says&nbsp;its hospitals, research labs, pharma companies and healthcare providers have been hit by Chinese cyber attacks with the US determined to&nbsp;pluck every possible Chinese mole.

High-profile arrests have been made in the US with anyone suspected of spying for China being picked up.

Two arrests have been made in the last week both by the FBI. Dr Qing Wang has arrested from Ohio on May 13. Wang is a former employee of the Cleveland clinic. He was arrested on fraud charges at the center connected with a $3.6 million federal grant.&nbsp;

Prosecutors said Wang accepted grants from the national institute of health and violated its terms.

Wang did not disclose his affiliation with China's Huazhing university. He was the Dean of the college of life sciences and technology. Wang was also a participant in China's thousand talents program. He got a grant of $3 million from China and did not disclose it to the US government.&nbsp;

Wang is a US citizen who was born in China. He specialises in genetics and cardiovascular disease. Wang had been affiliated with the Cleveland clinic since 1997 and was fired recently.

Authorities searched Wang's Ohio home before arresting him. Wang's case is very similar to the case of Harvard professor Charles Lieber. The 60-year-old was arrested in January. Lieber had hidden his affiliations with China. He too was a participant in China's thousand talents program.

Another academic was also recently arrested.&nbsp;63-year-old Simon saw-teong Ang who is an electrical engineering professor. He is also a researcher at the University of Arkansas-Fayetteville.

He was arrested on May 8 and charged with wire fraud. Authorities say Ang has defrauded NASA and the university. Ang secured funding for a NASA research project but he did not disclose his affiliation with a Chinese university neither did he tell the authorities about his links with Chinese companies.

United States has alleged that China has been trying to steal American technology. It includes everything from military material to medical research. America's fears aren't unfounded with several security agencies having reported an increase in phishing and malware attempts on US government employees.

The US government is convinced that China has been spying on its systems for the coronavirus research. The Trump administration says its hospitals, research labs, pharma companies and healthcare providers have been hit by Chinese cyber attacks with the US determined to pluck every possible Chinese mole.

The US government is convinced that China has been spying on its systems for the coronavirus research. The Trump administration says its hospitals, research labs, pharma companies and healthcare providers have been hit by Chinese cyber attacks with the US determined to pluck every possible Chinese mole. High-profile arrests have been made in the US with anyone suspected of spying for China being picked up. Two arrests have been made in the last week both by the FBI. Dr Qing Wang has arrested from Ohio on May 13. Wang is a former employee of the Cleveland clinic. He was arrested on fraud charges at the center connected with a $3.6 million federal grant. Prosecutors said Wang accepted grants from the national institute of health and violated its terms. Wang did not disclose his affiliation with China's Huazhing university. He was the Dean of the college of life sciences and technology. Wang was also a participant in China's thousand talents program. He got a grant of $3 million from China and did not disclose it to the US government. Wang is a US citizen who was born in China. He specialises in genetics and cardiovascular disease. Wang had been affiliated with the Cleveland clinic since 1997 and was fired recently. Authorities searched Wang's Ohio home before arresting him. Wang's case is very similar to the case of Harvard professor Charles Lieber. The 60-year-old was arrested in January. Lieber had hidden his affiliations with China. He too was a participant in China's thousand talents program. Another academic was also recently arrested. 63-year-old Simon saw-teong Ang who is an electrical engineering professor. He is also a researcher at the University of Arkansas-Fayetteville. He was arrested on May 8 and charged with wire fraud. Authorities say Ang has defrauded NASA and the university. Ang secured funding for a NASA research project but he did not disclose his affiliation with a Chinese university neither did he tell the authorities about his links with Chinese companies. United States has alleged that China has been trying to steal American technology. It includes everything from military material to medical research. America's fears aren't unfounded with several security agencies having reported an increase in phishing and malware attempts on US government employees.

China targeting hospitals, labs for coronavirus research, says US government

In two days' time all eyes will be on India as the world health assembly kicks off on Monday.

In normal circumstances it would have been the annual gathering of the world's highest body that sets health policy, however, this time, it is being tracked closely due to the coronavirus pandemic.

The world wants accountability and solutions and focus will be on India since the country will take over as chair of the WHO executive board - the highest decision making body of the WHO.

India will lead the executive board for three years and on Monday it will have to pick a side. There will be a vote on Monday and India will have to make its position clear.

The vote will be on Taiwan's inclusion in the WHO. Taiwan has been campaigning to attend the world health assembly with China opposing it, however, many countries now support Taiwan but&nbsp;India is keeping its cards close to its chest at the same time Delhi is in talks with the bloc that's backing Taiwan.

Foreign secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla has participated in at least seven group calls. He has been speaking to his counterparts in the US, Australia, Japan, New Zealand, South Korea and Vietnam since March 20 once every week.

Four out of these seven nations have been backing Taiwan along with the United States, Japan, Australia and New Zealand. They have signed a demarche asking the WHO to allow Taiwan's return as an observer with other countries who have signed the demarche including Canada, France, Germany and the United Kingdom.

So far, India has stuck to the "One-China" policy but&nbsp;New Delhi has several reasons to shift its long-standing position.

Firstly, a look at the list of countries that back the demarche on Taiwan shows at least four countries - the United States, Japan, Germany and Australia as top trading partners of China but they are willing to take a stand despite the risk of repercussions. Beijing says this bloc is trying to "kidnap" the world health assembly but India shouldn't fall for the rhetoric from Beijing.

India must back Taiwan in its own national interest. At a time, when faulty Chinese supplies pushed back India's fight against the pandemic, Taiwan's support has been steady. It donated one million masks for medical personnel in India. The other reason why India must back Taiwan is China's repeated violations of India's sovereignty.

The border violations and&nbsp;the repeated attempts to block Indian initiatives at the United Nations just to keep Pakistan happy. On Monday, the world health assembly will hold a vote on whether Taiwan should be allowed as an observer at the WHO, India's vote could very well decide the fate of Taiwan.

In two days' time all eyes will be on India as the world health assembly kicks off on Monday. In normal circumstances it would have been the annual gathering of the world's highest body that sets health policy, however, this time, it is being tracked closely due to the coronavirus pandemic.

In two days' time all eyes will be on India as the world health assembly kicks off on Monday. In normal circumstances it would have been the annual gathering of the world's highest body that sets health policy, however, this time, it is being tracked closely due to the coronavirus pandemic. The world wants accountability and solutions and focus will be on India since the country will take over as chair of the WHO executive board - the highest decision making body of the WHO. India will lead the executive board for three years and on Monday it will have to pick a side. There will be a vote on Monday and India will have to make its position clear. The vote will be on Taiwan's inclusion in the WHO. Taiwan has been campaigning to attend the world health assembly with China opposing it, however, many countries now support Taiwan but India is keeping its cards close to its chest at the same time Delhi is in talks with the bloc that's backing Taiwan. Foreign secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla has participated in at least seven group calls. He has been speaking to his counterparts in the US, Australia, Japan, New Zealand, South Korea and Vietnam since March 20 once every week. Four out of these seven nations have been backing Taiwan along with the United States, Japan, Australia and New Zealand. They have signed a demarche asking the WHO to allow Taiwan's return as an observer with other countries who have signed the demarche including Canada, France, Germany and the United Kingdom. So far, India has stuck to the "One-China" policy but New Delhi has several reasons to shift its long-standing position. Firstly, a look at the list of countries that back the demarche on Taiwan shows at least four countries - the United States, Japan, Germany and Australia as top trading partners of China but they are willing to take a stand despite the risk of repercussions. Beijing says this bloc is trying to "kidnap" the world health assembly but India shouldn't fall for the rhetoric from Beijing. India must back Taiwan in its own national interest. At a time, when faulty Chinese supplies pushed back India's fight against the pandemic, Taiwan's support has been steady. It donated one million masks for medical personnel in India. The other reason why India must back Taiwan is China's repeated violations of India's sovereignty. The border violations and the repeated attempts to block Indian initiatives at the United Nations just to keep Pakistan happy. On Monday, the world health assembly will hold a vote on whether Taiwan should be allowed as an observer at the WHO, India's vote could very well decide the fate of Taiwan.

WHO's decision making body to meet with all eyes on India

It is the advent of Cold War 2.0 with America and its allies on one side and on the other&nbsp;China and Russia involving suspicion, hostility, and aggression including&nbsp;military muscle-flexing without exchanging fire.

It is has been happening as standard characteristics of the Cold War which played out from 1945 to the end of the 1980s.

Now, America is taking on China&nbsp;and recruiting allies. US ally Australia is effectively edging towards a break-up with China with trade ties being disrupted even though China is Australia's biggest export market.

China makes up 30 per cent of Australia's exports which is close to 7 per cent of its GDP. Chinese students and tourists bring big money to Australia. China has been leveraging everything. It has now blocked beef and barley imports from Australia after PM Scott Morrison demanded an investigation into the coronavirus outbreak.&nbsp;

However, Australia remains firm&nbsp;and hasn't backed down. Then there is Japan upping the ante. Japan's chief cabinet secretary has spoken about the Uighurs in China.

Yoshi-hide Suga while addressing the press was asked a question about the Uighurs, the Japanese leader said Tokyo is watching China closely. Japan is also working overtime to pull its businesses out of China.

President Trump may be famous for his U-turns but for days now&nbsp;he's been taking on China openly. On Thursday, during an interview&nbsp;the US president threatened to kill America's diplomatic relationship with China. Trump blamed the Chinese government for spreading the virus and said he doesn't want to speak to President Xi Jinping.

China foreign ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian gave a measured response but he seemed to lose his cool when Taiwan was mentioned with hostility evident.

Recently, US secretary Mike Pompeo held a video conference with foreign ministers of seven countries. The idea was to get them on board against China. India's external minister S Jaishankar was part of the digitial meeting. Israel and South Korea were among the other participants.

Reports say the conversation lasted 75 minutes with the US focus on making China pay by restructuring supply chains and dent China's domination over world trade. The confrontation could escalate on Monday when WHO members meet for the world health assembly, not in person, but on video conference, thanks to the Wuhan virus.

It is the advent of Cold War 2.0 with America and its allies on one side and on the other China and Russia involving suspicion, hostility, and aggression including military muscle-flexing without exchanging fire.

It is the advent of Cold War 2.0 with America and its allies on one side and on the other China and Russia involving suspicion, hostility, and aggression including military muscle-flexing without exchanging fire. It is has been happening as standard characteristics of the Cold War which played out from 1945 to the end of the 1980s. Now, America is taking on China and recruiting allies. US ally Australia is effectively edging towards a break-up with China with trade ties being disrupted even though China is Australia's biggest export market. China makes up 30 per cent of Australia's exports which is close to 7 per cent of its GDP. Chinese students and tourists bring big money to Australia. China has been leveraging everything. It has now blocked beef and barley imports from Australia after PM Scott Morrison demanded an investigation into the coronavirus outbreak. However, Australia remains firm and hasn't backed down. Then there is Japan upping the ante. Japan's chief cabinet secretary has spoken about the Uighurs in China. Yoshi-hide Suga while addressing the press was asked a question about the Uighurs, the Japanese leader said Tokyo is watching China closely. Japan is also working overtime to pull its businesses out of China. President Trump may be famous for his U-turns but for days now he's been taking on China openly. On Thursday, during an interview the US president threatened to kill America's diplomatic relationship with China. Trump blamed the Chinese government for spreading the virus and said he doesn't want to speak to President Xi Jinping. China foreign ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian gave a measured response but he seemed to lose his cool when Taiwan was mentioned with hostility evident. Recently, US secretary Mike Pompeo held a video conference with foreign ministers of seven countries. The idea was to get them on board against China. India's external minister S Jaishankar was part of the digitial meeting. Israel and South Korea were among the other participants. Reports say the conversation lasted 75 minutes with the US focus on making China pay by restructuring supply chains and dent China's domination over world trade. The confrontation could escalate on Monday when WHO members meet for the world health assembly, not in person, but on video conference, thanks to the Wuhan virus.

Cold War 2.0: US and its allies tussle against China, Russia

As the world comes to a grinding halt due to the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/require-us-to-meet-us-halfway-china-on-trumps-threat-to-cut-off-ties-298858">coronavirus</a> pandemic with almost every segment of society being affected, including the ride-hailing companies, cab service Uber laid off 3,500 employees during a three-minute Zoom video call.

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During the call, Ruffin Chaveleau, the head of Uber's customer service said she wanted to deliver the news personally.

"I know this is incredibly hard to hear, no one wants to be on a call like this. We had to do this as quickly as possible so you do not hear it from the rumour mill," Chaveleau said.

Not just Uber, even restaurant aggregator Zomato has said it will lay off 13 per cent of its employees.

The Wuhan virus has hurt businesses, cab services&nbsp;especially.

Uber has reported a net loss of $2.9 billion in the first quarter of 2020. It has reportedly also withdrawn job offers that were made during final placements at India's top business schools but while it let&nbsp;go of its employees, Uber has also been expanding.

Reports say the firm is in talks to acquire Uber Eats competitor Grubhub despite firing several employees. Amid the pandemic, companies have been dumping staff on video calls as they continue to chase bigger profits.&nbsp;

As the world comes to a grinding halt due to the coronavirus pandemic with almost every segment of society being affected, including the ride-hailing companies, cab service Uber laid off 3,500 employees during a three-minute Zoom video call.

As the world comes to a grinding halt due to the coronavirus pandemic with almost every segment of society being affected, including the ride-hailing companies, cab service Uber laid off 3,500 employees during a three-minute Zoom video call. Also Read: US church sues Zoom app after 'zoombombing' of bible study session During the call, Ruffin Chaveleau, the head of Uber's customer service said she wanted to deliver the news personally. "I know this is incredibly hard to hear, no one wants to be on a call like this. We had to do this as quickly as possible so you do not hear it from the rumour mill," Chaveleau said. Not just Uber, even restaurant aggregator Zomato has said it will lay off 13 per cent of its employees. The Wuhan virus has hurt businesses, cab services especially. Uber has reported a net loss of $2.9 billion in the first quarter of 2020. It has reportedly also withdrawn job offers that were made during final placements at India's top business schools but while it let go of its employees, Uber has also been expanding. Reports say the firm is in talks to acquire Uber Eats competitor Grubhub despite firing several employees. Amid the pandemic, companies have been dumping staff on video calls as they continue to chase bigger profits.

Uber fires employees over Zoom video call

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