US benchmark WTI oil collapsed to $0.01 a barrel in New York as the coronavirus epidemic ravaged the oil market.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/oil-prices-tumble-to-11-amid-oversupply-fall-in-demand-due-to-coronavirus-293611">Also Read:&nbsp;Oil prices tumble to $11 amid oversupply, fall in demand due to coronavirus</a>

A major supply glut and the coronavirus epidemic which has led to a fall in demand led to a crash in prices never seen before in the international oil prices.

West Texas Intermediate (WTI) for May delivery continued to sink to the unheard of price of a penny a barrel, before inching up to $0.27.

The crash came even as OPEC and Russia had last week reached a deal to cut output by nearly 10 million barrels per day starting May to boost prices.

With the global economy coming to a virtual standstill with several countries across the world including the US on a lockdown, the demand for oil has plunged to a historic low.

The crash in oil prices hit the US stock exchange with Dow down 1.3 per cent to 23,930.97 with S&amp;P 500 losing 0.8 per cent to 2,851.58, while the Nasdaq dipping 0.1 per cent to 8,641.94.

US benchmark WTI oil collapsed to $0.01 a barrel in New York as the coronavirus epidemic ravaged the oil market. Also Read: Oil prices tumble to $11 amid oversupply, fall in demand due to coronavirus A major supply glut and the coronavirus epidemic which has led to a fall in demand led to a crash in prices never seen before in the international oil prices.

US benchmark WTI oil collapsed to $0.01 a barrel in New York as the coronavirus epidemic ravaged the oil market. Also Read: Oil prices tumble to $11 amid oversupply, fall in demand due to coronavirus A major supply glut and the coronavirus epidemic which has led to a fall in demand led to a crash in prices never seen before in the international oil prices. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) for May delivery continued to sink to the unheard of price of a penny a barrel, before inching up to $0.27. The crash came even as OPEC and Russia had last week reached a deal to cut output by nearly 10 million barrels per day starting May to boost prices. With the global economy coming to a virtual standstill with several countries across the world including the US on a lockdown, the demand for oil has plunged to a historic low. The crash in oil prices hit the US stock exchange with Dow down 1.3 per cent to 23,930.97 with S&P 500 losing 0.8 per cent to 2,851.58, while the Nasdaq dipping 0.1 per cent to 8,641.94.

Amid coronavirus pandemic, US benchmark WTI oil collapses to $0.01 a barrel

An online holocaust memorial event in Germany organized by the Israeli embassy was disrupted during Zoom video conferencing after a survivor began sharing his story.&nbsp;

Jeremy Issacharoff, Israel’s ambassador to Germany said: "During a Zoom meeting on the eve of holocaust memorial day by the embassy of Israel in Berlin that hosted survivor Zvi Herschel, anti-Israel activists disrupted his talk posting pictures of Hitler and shouting anti-semitic slogans. The event had to be suspended."

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"After a short break the event was reconvened without the activists and conducted in an appropriate and respectful way," Issacharoff said, adding,"to dishonour the memory of the holocaust and the dignity of the survivor is beyond shame and disgrace and shows the blatant antisemitic nature of the activists."

The Remembrance Day could not be held due to the coronavirus pandemic and rules restricting gatherings in Germany which has reported several thousand cases of COVID-19&nbsp;with over three thousand deaths.

The online event was held to sanctify the memory of six million Jews murdered by Nazi Germany during Hitler's regime.&nbsp;

Herschel, a child survivor of the holocaust&nbsp;said the event had just started when it was "gatecrashed" by anonymous protesters.

They shouted "Palestine, Palestine" and showed "porno pictures, Hitler pictures, a Swastika... all sorts of things," Herschel told AFP

German foreign minister Heiko Maas said it was an "incredible lack of respect toward survivors and the memory of the deceased", adding, "it's an indescribable disgrace."

The identity of the anti-Semitic protesters could not be ascertained.

An online holocaust memorial event in Germany organized by the Israeli embassy was disrupted during Zoom video conferencing after a survivor began sharing his story.

An online holocaust memorial event in Germany organized by the Israeli embassy was disrupted during Zoom video conferencing after a survivor began sharing his story. Jeremy Issacharoff, Israel’s ambassador to Germany said: "During a Zoom meeting on the eve of holocaust memorial day by the embassy of Israel in Berlin that hosted survivor Zvi Herschel, anti-Israel activists disrupted his talk posting pictures of Hitler and shouting anti-semitic slogans. The event had to be suspended." During a zoom meeting on the eve of #Holocaust Memorial Day by the Embassy of Israel in Berlin that hosted survivor Zvi Herschel, anti-Israel activists disrupted his talk posting pictures of Hitler and shouting anti-Semitic slogans. The event had to be suspended. 1/ — Jeremy Issacharoff (@JIssacharoff) April 21, 2020 × "After a short break the event was reconvened without the activists and conducted in an appropriate and respectful way," Issacharoff said, adding,"to dishonour the memory of the holocaust and the dignity of the survivor is beyond shame and disgrace and shows the blatant antisemitic nature of the activists." The Remembrance Day could not be held due to the coronavirus pandemic and rules restricting gatherings in Germany which has reported several thousand cases of COVID-19 with over three thousand deaths. The online event was held to sanctify the memory of six million Jews murdered by Nazi Germany during Hitler's regime. Herschel, a child survivor of the holocaust said the event had just started when it was "gatecrashed" by anonymous protesters. They shouted "Palestine, Palestine" and showed "porno pictures, Hitler pictures, a Swastika... all sorts of things," Herschel told AFP German foreign minister Heiko Maas said it was an "incredible lack of respect toward survivors and the memory of the deceased", adding, "it's an indescribable disgrace." The identity of the anti-Semitic protesters could not be ascertained.

Online holocaust event on Zoom disrupted by anti-Semitic protesters in Germany

Who would succeed Kim Jong Un? Even the most learned scholars on North Korea would scramble for an answer to this question. But if one were to apply the law of probability--- all fingers would be pointing at a 31-year-old.

Who would succeed Kim Jong Un? Even the most learned scholars on North Korea would scramble for an answer to this question. But if one were to apply the law of probability--- all fingers would be pointing at a 31-year-old. Kim Yo-jong The younger sister of dictator Kim Jong-un, who has steadily risen through the regime's ranks to become the leader's alter-ego. Today, Yo-jong is the number two in North Korea. She is the leader's trusted ally and is equally unpredictable. Yo-jong was rarely seen in public until 2010. But her journey to the country's top seat began in the 1990s. She attended primary school in Switzerland and lived in a private home in Berne along with Kim. Yo-jong went on to attend the Kim Il-sung University in Pyongyang, where she graduated in computer science. She was given her first public role in 2017. Yo-jong's father and former North Korean leader--- Kim Jong II appointed her as a junior cadre in the ruling Korean worker's party. It is said, she played a key role in arranging Kim's succession as the supreme ruler. In 2014, Yo-jong accompanied her brother during the elections for the country's supreme assembly. She is believed to be the brain behind Kim's cautiously-crafted public image and also his nuclear diplomacy. Scholars weren't surprised when Yo-jong was spotted walking behind her brother in Singapore in 2018. This was a year after Washington blacklisted her for severe human rights abuses. Yo-jong accompanied her brother to the Hanoi summit too. When the denuclearisation summit tanked, Kim removed his sibling from the party's politburo. Yo-jong was reportedly asked to keep a low profile. The 31-year-old has already filled Kim's shoes at an international event. In 2018, she attended the Winter Olympics in South Korea. Her statement handshake with South Korean President Moon Jae-in made her a prominent figure internationally. Back home in North Korea, 25 million-odd people already acknowledge Yo-jong's role in the dynasty. In her first-ever public statement, Yo-jong referred to the south as a frightened dog. In March this year, she praised US President Donald Trump for his letter to her elder brother. If Kim's illness is just a rumour one wonders why Yo-jong was suddenly reinstated to the party's politburo last weekend. She is currently serving as the vice-department director of the ruling party. In a country that has never been ruled by a female leader.

With Kim Jong un's 'secret illness', does North Korea have a successor?

Swedish authorities said on Tuesday that the country's capital Stockholm may have passed the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/why-beijings-top-district-is-a-high-risk-coronavirus-zone-293859">coronavirus</a> infection "peak".

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"According to this model the peak was reached then and after that we can expect fewer cases per day, but that doesn't mean the infection stops," Anders Wallensten, deputy state epidemiologist said on Tuesday.

Sweden has over 15,000 confirmed coronavirus cases with 6,200 infection cases in capital Stockholm. According to reports, Stockholm accounts for over 40 per cent of cases in the country.

The country's health agency in a report said 86,000 of Stockholm's one million residents had the virus on April 15. According to the modelling data, the officials&nbsp;assumed only about one in 1,000 cases were confirmed via testing with the model set to become more accurate as more data is fed into it after more tests.

A report had claimed last week that showed that some poorer neighborhoods in the capital had up to three times as many COVID-19 cases per capita. However, the country hasn't imposed harsh lockdown measures like elsewhere in Europe, instead, it has relied on people taking responsibility and practicing social distancing.

Sweden's parliament last week had passed a new law granting the government temporary powers to adopt measures aimed at curbing the spread of the COVID-19 epidemic. The measures included the Social Democrat-led government to take steps without prior approval of parliament which included shutting businesses and limiting gatherings.

The new powers which have come into force on April 18 will last until end June.

The government has already banned gatherings of more than 50 people and barred visits to nursing homes.

Swedish authorities said on Tuesday that the country's capital Stockholm may have passed the coronavirus infection "peak". Also Read: Greece locks 'migrant hotel' in Peloponnese after mass coronavirus cases "According to this model the peak was reached then and after that we can expect fewer cases per day, but that doesn't mean the infection stops," Anders Wallensten, deputy state epidemiologist said on Tuesday.

Swedish authorities said on Tuesday that the country's capital Stockholm may have passed the coronavirus infection "peak". Also Read: Greece locks 'migrant hotel' in Peloponnese after mass coronavirus cases "According to this model the peak was reached then and after that we can expect fewer cases per day, but that doesn't mean the infection stops," Anders Wallensten, deputy state epidemiologist said on Tuesday. Sweden has over 15,000 confirmed coronavirus cases with 6,200 infection cases in capital Stockholm. According to reports, Stockholm accounts for over 40 per cent of cases in the country. The country's health agency in a report said 86,000 of Stockholm's one million residents had the virus on April 15. According to the modelling data, the officials assumed only about one in 1,000 cases were confirmed via testing with the model set to become more accurate as more data is fed into it after more tests. A report had claimed last week that showed that some poorer neighborhoods in the capital had up to three times as many COVID-19 cases per capita. However, the country hasn't imposed harsh lockdown measures like elsewhere in Europe, instead, it has relied on people taking responsibility and practicing social distancing. Sweden's parliament last week had passed a new law granting the government temporary powers to adopt measures aimed at curbing the spread of the COVID-19 epidemic. The measures included the Social Democrat-led government to take steps without prior approval of parliament which included shutting businesses and limiting gatherings. The new powers which have come into force on April 18 will last until end June. The government has already banned gatherings of more than 50 people and barred visits to nursing homes.

After data analysis, Swedish authorities feel Stockholm may have passed 'coronavirus peak'

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/greece-locks-migrant-hotel-in-peloponnese-after-mass-coronavirus-cases-293834" hreflang="en">Greece locks 'migrant hotel' in Peloponnese after mass coronavirus cases</a>

Greece has ordered the shutting down of a hotel in Peloponnese where according to reports at least 150 people have tested for&nbsp;coronavirus.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-eases-entry-sets-up-fast-track-channels-for-business-personnel-to-visit-293819" hreflang="en">China eases entry, sets up 'fast-track channels' for business personnel to visit</a>

The virus has killed over 171,255 people worldwide since it was first reported in Wuhan on December 31 last year.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/spain-sees-slight-hike-in-daily-toll-with-430-deaths-293814" hreflang="en">Spain sees slight hike in daily toll with 430 deaths</a>

Officials say the numbers tend to go up slightly on Tuesdays following a slight delay in receiving data from the regions on deaths that have occurred over the weekend.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/milan-announces-ambitious-plan-to-reduce-car-usage-after-lockdown-293801" hreflang="en">Milan announces ambitious plan to reduce car usage after lockdown</a>

Under the nationwide lockdown, motor traffic congestion has dropped by 30-75%, along with air pollution.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/now-singapore-extends-circuit-breaker-coronavirus-lockdown-till-june-1-293802" hreflang="en">Now, Singapore extends 'circuit breaker' coronavirus lockdown till June 1</a>

Singapore PM Lee Hsien Loong on Tuesday announced the extension of the lockdown till June 1.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/worst-of-the-coronavirus-is-still-to-come-says-who-chief-293797" hreflang="en">'Worst' of the coronavirus is still to come, says WHO chief</a>

"We have been warning from day one that this is a devil that everyone should fight," Tedros told a virtual briefing in Geneva.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/conspiracy-theorists-continue-burning-5g-towers-claiming-link-to-coronavirus-293796" hreflang="en">Conspiracy theorists continue burning 5G towers claiming link to coronavirus</a>

A scene that has repeatedly been on view several times in recent weeks in Europe is an assailant destroying 5G towers, claiming link to coronavirus.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/coronavirus-who-vehicle-used-to-transport-swab-samples-attacked-in-myanmar-293791" hreflang="en">Coronavirus: WHO vehicle used to transport swab samples attacked in Myanmar</a>

According to the Global New Light of Myanmar newspaper, the vehicle bearing a UN license plate was attacked in Rakhine State en route to Yangon late Monday afternoon.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/coronavirus-darkens-skin-and-damages-liver-of-wuhan-doctors-infected-by-it-293780" hreflang="en">Coronavirus darkens skin and damages liver of Wuhan doctors infected by it</a>

According to their doctors, their abnormal skin colour is caused by hormonal imbalances after their livers were damaged by the virus.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/at-least-60-of-infectious-75-of-emerging-diseases-originate-from-animals-says-study-293767" hreflang="en">At least 60% of infectious, 75% of 'emerging' diseases originate from animals, says study</a>

Whether from a bat or a pangolin, the deadly virus originated from the animal world, adding to the list of 'zoonoses' -- the name given to diseases transmitted from animals to humans.

Greece locks 'migrant hotel' in Peloponnese after mass coronavirus cases Greece has ordered the shutting down of a hotel in Peloponnese where according to reports at least 150 people have tested for coronavirus.

Greece locks 'migrant hotel' in Peloponnese after mass coronavirus cases Greece has ordered the shutting down of a hotel in Peloponnese where according to reports at least 150 people have tested for coronavirus. China eases entry, sets up 'fast-track channels' for business personnel to visit The virus has killed over 171,255 people worldwide since it was first reported in Wuhan on December 31 last year. Spain sees slight hike in daily toll with 430 deaths Officials say the numbers tend to go up slightly on Tuesdays following a slight delay in receiving data from the regions on deaths that have occurred over the weekend. Milan announces ambitious plan to reduce car usage after lockdown Under the nationwide lockdown, motor traffic congestion has dropped by 30-75%, along with air pollution. Now, Singapore extends 'circuit breaker' coronavirus lockdown till June 1 Singapore PM Lee Hsien Loong on Tuesday announced the extension of the lockdown till June 1. 'Worst' of the coronavirus is still to come, says WHO chief "We have been warning from day one that this is a devil that everyone should fight," Tedros told a virtual briefing in Geneva. Conspiracy theorists continue burning 5G towers claiming link to coronavirus A scene that has repeatedly been on view several times in recent weeks in Europe is an assailant destroying 5G towers, claiming link to coronavirus. Coronavirus: WHO vehicle used to transport swab samples attacked in Myanmar According to the Global New Light of Myanmar newspaper, the vehicle bearing a UN license plate was attacked in Rakhine State en route to Yangon late Monday afternoon. Coronavirus darkens skin and damages liver of Wuhan doctors infected by it According to their doctors, their abnormal skin colour is caused by hormonal imbalances after their livers were damaged by the virus. At least 60% of infectious, 75% of 'emerging' diseases originate from animals, says study Whether from a bat or a pangolin, the deadly virus originated from the animal world, adding to the list of 'zoonoses' -- the name given to diseases transmitted from animals to humans.

Top 10 world news today: Spain's death toll rises, Singapore extends lockdown, and more!

The coronavirus has brought a lot of firsts but none as stark and shocking as oil trading in the negative zone. Also read: We will never let the great US oil & gas industry down, says Trump after prices crash What does that even mean?

The coronavirus has brought a lot of firsts but none as stark and shocking as oil trading in the negative zone. Also read: We will never let the great US oil & gas industry down, says Trump after prices crash What does that even mean? Traders paying buyers to take the oil off their hands. So the consumers get both the oil and the cash. Also read: China eases entry, sets up 'fast-track channels' for business personnel to visit This should sound good but it isn't. This has happened for the first time in history. This story is about the US oil benchmark. This is a bit technical but let's simplify it and break it down to four questions and answers. Why did the oil prices crash? Monday, was a really bad day for the oil markets. The price of one barrel of oil hit about 20 dollars. That's about 1,600 rupees. One barrel has 159 litres. So it can be said oil prices fell to 10 rupees a litre. But, the benchmark for US oil witnessed something unheard of. The benchmark is called West Texas intermediate. Here the oil prices fell into the negative and that's where it stayed. Oil ended the day around $30 below zero. Now, this benchmark-- is a point of reference for American traders. An indicator for oil prices in America. On Monday, traders looked at it with horror. The graph fell below zero. Traders were stuck with barrels of oil. And nobody to buy it. Oil used to be considered gold right now it is worthless. Why is this happening? Why are global oil prices falling? There are a couple of reasons. One: The demand has dropped. The world is in lockdown mode. People are at home. Not driving, not flying. Factories are shut. So there's no demand. Two: The battle between Saudi Arabia and Russia over oil prices. They reached a truce. But it came too late. They agreed to cut production a few days back. But before their agreement, companies kept pumping the market with oil. Now, there is a demand-supply mismatch. Oil kept coming, but it wasn't being used. The result is this-- the world has more oil than it needs. So, the prices have collapsed. So the oil prices are falling. US Traders are paying people to buy oil. Does this mean you get paid to fill up your tank? The answer is no. That's not how it works. The price of crude oil has dropped. That does not mean a fall in retail prices. The crude fall The fall was in something called the futures contract. It is an agreement to buy or sell something at a future date. And, the drop in America does not affect prices in India. India imports the Brent crude. Its price is low but stable. But, that does not mean the prices in India can't drop. What does the price drop mean for India? Its good news. But not necessarily for you and me. India can import oil for cheap. The government can consider stocking up the reserves. But, the retail prices may not see a major drop. Two factors decide the prices of oil in India. The price of the rupee against the dollar and the 15-day average prices. The rupee has fallen to record lows against the dollar. One dollar costs around 77 rupees. So, importing the oil will cost more. Here is how the world should look at the situation for oil. For importers, more oil is available for cheap. They can buy more at throwaway prices. But this price fall is bad for business. Exporters will struggle. In America, if the prices fall more --- businesses could shut, people could lose jobs. Major exporters like Saudi Arabia might be able to manage the shock. Russia is feeling the pinch of this drop already. The rubble is losing its value and the situation might not improve anytime soon.

Oil trades in negative zone, how does it impact prices across the globe?

The coronavirus pandemic seems to be tailored to Pakistani instincts. It is silent, discreet and knows no borders.

As it quietly spreads to new territories, Pakistan, too is quietly upto something. Pakistan is rebranding <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/pakistan-drops-nearly-4000-terrorists-names-from-its-watchlist-including-one-2611-mastermind-report-293762">terrorists</a>.

At least four thousand of them have "quietly" been removed from its watchlist. It also apparently includes one of the masterminds of the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks.

A terror watchlist is maintained to help financial institutions. It helps them to avoid doing business with or process transactions to designated terrorists and terrorist organizations.

There are many in Pakistan in 2018, the list included 7,600 names but given the developments soon there will be none.

Thousands of terrorists will "officially" be free men in Pakistan including Zaki-ur-Rahman Lakhvi - the leader of Lashkar-e-Taiba and the mastermind of the 2008 Mumbai attacks.

The country is changing names of individuals in its official data, incorporating IDs that do not match and Pakistan is putting out reports that these terrorists are either missing or deceased.&nbsp;

The coronavirus pandemic seems to be tailored to Pakistani instincts. It is silent, discreet and knows no borders. As it quietly spreads to new territories, Pakistan, too is quietly upto something.

The coronavirus pandemic seems to be tailored to Pakistani instincts. It is silent, discreet and knows no borders. As it quietly spreads to new territories, Pakistan, too is quietly upto something. Pakistan is rebranding terrorists. At least four thousand of them have "quietly" been removed from its watchlist. It also apparently includes one of the masterminds of the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks. A terror watchlist is maintained to help financial institutions. It helps them to avoid doing business with or process transactions to designated terrorists and terrorist organizations. There are many in Pakistan in 2018, the list included 7,600 names but given the developments soon there will be none. Thousands of terrorists will "officially" be free men in Pakistan including Zaki-ur-Rahman Lakhvi - the leader of Lashkar-e-Taiba and the mastermind of the 2008 Mumbai attacks. The country is changing names of individuals in its official data, incorporating IDs that do not match and Pakistan is putting out reports that these terrorists are either missing or deceased.

How Pakistan is 'rebranding' terrorists

There's talk of a second <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/at-least-60-of-infectious-75-of-emerging-diseases-originate-from-animals-says-study-293767">coronavirus </a>wave in Beijing. In the Chinese capital's most high profile district, China's diplomatic and financial hub.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-eases-entry-sets-up-fast-track-channels-for-business-personnel-to-visit-293819">Also Read:&nbsp;China eases entry, sets up 'fast-track channels' for business personnel to visit</a>

It's the new high-risk zone at risk with 3.5 million residents, numerous foreign embassies, &nbsp;headquarters of top international firms and offices of two Chinese ministries.

Wuhan had celebrated the lifting of the 76-day lockdown. China's message to the world was - we've beaten the coronavirus. The light show may have been a bit premature, however, with China yet to disentangle itself from the web of the Wuhan virus. Now, the threat of a second outbreak looms. The number of new cases is on the rise.

Beijing's Chaoyang district may be the "new Wuhan", the swanky business district has been classified as China's only "high risk" zone. What is a high-risk zone all about?

Any area that has more than 50 confirmed cases and records a cluster of outbreak within 14 days. What makes Chaoyang a high-risk zone?

Its total number of coronavirus cases exceeds 50. The district has also confirmed a cluster. This after an imported case infected three family members. Should china be worried?

Yes, and for many reasons. First, Chaoyang is Beijing's most populous district. A chain reaction puts 3.47 million residents at risk. Second, who are the residents?

The creme de la creme of Beijing. Chaoyang is Beijing's diplomatic district. It has all foreign missions - except the embassies of Russia and Luxembourg.

Third, Chaoyang &nbsp;houses Beijing's business district. Sixty per cent of the foreign business agencies, 3,000 international companies, 167 international news agencies are situated in in the swanky area.

Needless to say, it is home to some of the top Chinese firms. Fourth, headquartered in Chaoyang is China's ministry of foreign affairs, the ministry of culture, and 
the Chinese state broadcaster CCTV.

So the government's workflow is at stake. Also, the main international airport serving Beijing is located at Chaoyang. In the area are some of the capital's poshest malls, upmarket bars, elite clubs and restaurants.

The cluster epidemic in Chaoyang could spell disaster leave alone an uncontrolled spread. International arrivals in Beijing are sent to a 14-day paid hotel quarantine 
but are the measures enough?

If so, how did Chaoyang record a cluster?

It comes at a time when China is determined to re-open its economy. It is trying to usher in more aggressive economic policies. Beijing has re-opened 73 tourist sites.&nbsp;30.7 per cent of the city's municipality is open as are parts of the Great Wall of China.

The Dragon wants to wear a mask of normalcy but Chaoyang is a ticking time bomb and the situation calls for a preventive lockdown but nothing really is black and white in China.&nbsp;

There's talk of a second coronavirus wave in Beijing. In the Chinese capital's most high profile district, China's diplomatic and financial hub. Also Read: China eases entry, sets up 'fast-track channels' for business personnel to visit It's the new high-risk zone at risk with 3.

There's talk of a second coronavirus wave in Beijing. In the Chinese capital's most high profile district, China's diplomatic and financial hub. Also Read: China eases entry, sets up 'fast-track channels' for business personnel to visit It's the new high-risk zone at risk with 3.5 million residents, numerous foreign embassies, headquarters of top international firms and offices of two Chinese ministries. Wuhan had celebrated the lifting of the 76-day lockdown. China's message to the world was - we've beaten the coronavirus. The light show may have been a bit premature, however, with China yet to disentangle itself from the web of the Wuhan virus. Now, the threat of a second outbreak looms. The number of new cases is on the rise. Beijing's Chaoyang district may be the "new Wuhan", the swanky business district has been classified as China's only "high risk" zone. What is a high-risk zone all about? Any area that has more than 50 confirmed cases and records a cluster of outbreak within 14 days. What makes Chaoyang a high-risk zone? Its total number of coronavirus cases exceeds 50. The district has also confirmed a cluster. This after an imported case infected three family members. Should china be worried? Yes, and for many reasons. First, Chaoyang is Beijing's most populous district. A chain reaction puts 3.47 million residents at risk. Second, who are the residents? The creme de la creme of Beijing. Chaoyang is Beijing's diplomatic district. It has all foreign missions - except the embassies of Russia and Luxembourg. Third, Chaoyang houses Beijing's business district. Sixty per cent of the foreign business agencies, 3,000 international companies, 167 international news agencies are situated in in the swanky area. Needless to say, it is home to some of the top Chinese firms. Fourth, headquartered in Chaoyang is China's ministry of foreign affairs, the ministry of culture, and the Chinese state broadcaster CCTV. So the government's workflow is at stake. Also, the main international airport serving Beijing is located at Chaoyang. In the area are some of the capital's poshest malls, upmarket bars, elite clubs and restaurants. The cluster epidemic in Chaoyang could spell disaster leave alone an uncontrolled spread. International arrivals in Beijing are sent to a 14-day paid hotel quarantine but are the measures enough? If so, how did Chaoyang record a cluster? It comes at a time when China is determined to re-open its economy. It is trying to usher in more aggressive economic policies. Beijing has re-opened 73 tourist sites. 30.7 per cent of the city's municipality is open as are parts of the Great Wall of China. The Dragon wants to wear a mask of normalcy but Chaoyang is a ticking time bomb and the situation calls for a preventive lockdown but nothing really is black and white in China.

Why Beijing's top district is a high-risk coronavirus zone

As US <a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/what-is-a-negative-crude-future-and-does-it-mean-anything-for-consumers-293730">oil </a>prices hit a historic low on Monday plunging to $0.01 per barrel, US President said his administration "will never let the great US oil and&nbsp;gas industry down".

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"I have instructed the secretary of energy and secretary of the treasury to formulate a plan which will make funds available so that these very important companies and jobs will be secured long into the future!, the US president said in a tweet.

The oil prices had plunged to -$37.63 a barrel in New York trading recording the lowest ever in history. The crash came due to steep fall in demand due to the coronavirus pandemic with businesses closed across the world, flights stranded and several hundred countries on lockdown. The relations between OPEC and Russia further heightened the crisis as oil inventories rose.

Although, the oil blocks last week reached an agreement to to cut production by 10 million barrels per day after much wrangling but it was considered "too little, too late" as oil prices plunged to record lows due to fall in demand and rising inventories in the US.

The effect of the fall in demand could be seen in the oil stocks with the Dow Jones Industrial Average trading 1.8 per cent down.

Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia which is the dominat leader of OPEC said &nbsp;was closely monitoring oil markets.

"The kingdom continues to closely monitor the situation in the oil markets and is prepared to take any additional measures in cooperation with OPEC+ and other producers," the Saudi cabinet said.

Oil prices continued to slide on Tuesday with the international benchmark Brent crude dropping below $19 a barrel for the first time in two decades.

As US oil prices hit a historic low on Monday plunging to $0.01 per barrel, US President said his administration "will never let the great US oil and gas industry down".

As US oil prices hit a historic low on Monday plunging to $0.01 per barrel, US President said his administration "will never let the great US oil and gas industry down". We will never let the great U.S. Oil & Gas Industry down. I have instructed the Secretary of Energy and Secretary of the Treasury to formulate a plan which will make funds available so that these very important companies and jobs will be secured long into the future! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) April 21, 2020 × Also Read: Oil price collapse in US not to lead to any big drop in fuel prices in India "I have instructed the secretary of energy and secretary of the treasury to formulate a plan which will make funds available so that these very important companies and jobs will be secured long into the future!, the US president said in a tweet. The oil prices had plunged to -$37.63 a barrel in New York trading recording the lowest ever in history. The crash came due to steep fall in demand due to the coronavirus pandemic with businesses closed across the world, flights stranded and several hundred countries on lockdown. The relations between OPEC and Russia further heightened the crisis as oil inventories rose. Although, the oil blocks last week reached an agreement to to cut production by 10 million barrels per day after much wrangling but it was considered "too little, too late" as oil prices plunged to record lows due to fall in demand and rising inventories in the US. The effect of the fall in demand could be seen in the oil stocks with the Dow Jones Industrial Average trading 1.8 per cent down. Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia which is the dominat leader of OPEC said was closely monitoring oil markets. "The kingdom continues to closely monitor the situation in the oil markets and is prepared to take any additional measures in cooperation with OPEC+ and other producers," the Saudi cabinet said. Oil prices continued to slide on Tuesday with the international benchmark Brent crude dropping below $19 a barrel for the first time in two decades.

We will never let the great US oil & gas industry down, says Trump after prices crash

Maharashtra government on Tuesday revoked <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/delhi-govt-will-conduct-covid-19-test-on-mediapersons-in-national-capital-cm-293823">lockdown</a> relaxations and exemptions for Mumbai and Pune regions.

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People are not behaving responsibly, the rest of the parts of the state will continue to have partial exemptions, the Maharashtra chief minister's office declared.

In Mumbai's slum area in Dharavi, twelve new coronavirus cases were reported with one person dieing of the virus. The total number of coronavirus cases in the area has increased to 179 with 12 deaths reported.

West Bengal today reported 274 active coronavirus cases. 15 people have died due to the virus in the state.

Meanwhile, union health minister Harsh Vardhan said that there have been reports that convalescent plasma can play a crucial role in the recovery of coronavirus patients.&nbsp;

"We have requested the Red Cross volunteers to approach people who have recovered from coronavirus and motivate them to donate blood," the health minister said.

In Chandigarh, 27 people tested positive for COVID-19 while in Tamil Nadu 76 persons tested positive for the virus today. The number of coroanvirus cases has now risen to 1,596 in the state.

One person died due to the virus in Tamil Nadu today, with the death toll climbing to 18 in the state.

Kerala recorded 19 new cases for the virus today, chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan said with the total number of cases reaching 117.

Maharashtra government on Tuesday revoked lockdown relaxations and exemptions for Mumbai and Pune regions. Also Read: Govt advises states not to use rapid testing kits for two days People are not behaving responsibly, the rest of the parts of the state will continue to have partial exemptions, the Maharashtra chief minister's office declared.

Maharashtra government on Tuesday revoked lockdown relaxations and exemptions for Mumbai and Pune regions. Also Read: Govt advises states not to use rapid testing kits for two days People are not behaving responsibly, the rest of the parts of the state will continue to have partial exemptions, the Maharashtra chief minister's office declared. In Mumbai's slum area in Dharavi, twelve new coronavirus cases were reported with one person dieing of the virus. The total number of coronavirus cases in the area has increased to 179 with 12 deaths reported. West Bengal today reported 274 active coronavirus cases. 15 people have died due to the virus in the state. Meanwhile, union health minister Harsh Vardhan said that there have been reports that convalescent plasma can play a crucial role in the recovery of coronavirus patients. "We have requested the Red Cross volunteers to approach people who have recovered from coronavirus and motivate them to donate blood," the health minister said. In Chandigarh, 27 people tested positive for COVID-19 while in Tamil Nadu 76 persons tested positive for the virus today. The number of coroanvirus cases has now risen to 1,596 in the state. One person died due to the virus in Tamil Nadu today, with the death toll climbing to 18 in the state. Kerala recorded 19 new cases for the virus today, chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan said with the total number of cases reaching 117.

Maharahtra govt revokes lockdown relaxation in Mumbai, Pune

Greece has ordered the shutting down of a hotel in Peloponnese where according to reports at least 150 people have tested for <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/milan-announces-ambitious-plan-to-reduce-car-usage-after-lockdown-293801">coronavirus</a>.

The hotel has been put under "health blockade", according to reports.

The hotel allegedly had "illegal migrants", a Somali pregnant woman was reportedly found to be coronavirus positive on Easter Sunday, including a hotel employee had earlier tested positive for COVID-19.

The hotel reportedly has several asylum seekers. Several thousand asylum seekers are stranded in the country after European countries closed their borders four years ago.&nbsp;

Greece has over 2,000 cases of coronavirus with 119 people dieing of the virus with 61 patients in intensive care.

Peloponnese, located 66 kilometers southwest of Athens has cordoned off the area with tight security measures. The country's migration ministry had said earlier that it would be moving elderly and ailing asylum seekers out of congested island camps to protect them from coronavirus.

The ministry had identified 2,380 "vulnerable persons" who it said would be moved out of camps on Aegean islands to apartments and hotels on the mainland.

"This additional protective measure aims to further reduce the risk of a (virus) outbreak," the ministry said.

Although no coronavirus case has been reported in camps on the islands of Lesbos, Chios, Samos, Leros and Kos but authorities have kept a close eye while taking precautions not to let COVID-19 cases emerge in the camps.

Greece has ordered the shutting down of a hotel in Peloponnese where according to reports at least 150 people have tested for coronavirus. The hotel has been put under "health blockade", according to reports.

Greece has ordered the shutting down of a hotel in Peloponnese where according to reports at least 150 people have tested for coronavirus. The hotel has been put under "health blockade", according to reports. The hotel allegedly had "illegal migrants", a Somali pregnant woman was reportedly found to be coronavirus positive on Easter Sunday, including a hotel employee had earlier tested positive for COVID-19. The hotel reportedly has several asylum seekers. Several thousand asylum seekers are stranded in the country after European countries closed their borders four years ago. Greece has over 2,000 cases of coronavirus with 119 people dieing of the virus with 61 patients in intensive care. Peloponnese, located 66 kilometers southwest of Athens has cordoned off the area with tight security measures. The country's migration ministry had said earlier that it would be moving elderly and ailing asylum seekers out of congested island camps to protect them from coronavirus. The ministry had identified 2,380 "vulnerable persons" who it said would be moved out of camps on Aegean islands to apartments and hotels on the mainland. "This additional protective measure aims to further reduce the risk of a (virus) outbreak," the ministry said. Although no coronavirus case has been reported in camps on the islands of Lesbos, Chios, Samos, Leros and Kos but authorities have kept a close eye while taking precautions not to let COVID-19 cases emerge in the camps.

Greece locks 'migrant hotel' in Peloponnese after mass coronavirus cases

Uttar Pradesh on Tuesday reported 1,294 <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/central-air-conditioning-could-raise-risks-of-coronavirus-infection-293747">coronavirus</a> cases with 1.134 active cases even as 83 new virus cases were reported in Rajasthan today.

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The total number&nbsp;of coroanvirus cases in the state has now risen to 1,659. Twenty-five people have died due to the virus in the state.

According to Haryana's health department, the number of coronavirus cases in the state has risen to 252 with 142 patients discharged from hospital. Two people have died due to the virus in the state.

In Andhra Pradesh, thirty-five 35 new coronavirus cases have been reported with three each in Ananthpur and Krishna, nine in Guntur, six in Kadapa, ten in Kurnool and four in West Godavari districts.&nbsp;

The total number of coronavirus cases has risen to 757 in the state with 22 people dying of the virus.

In Karnataka, seven new COVID-19 cases were reported. The total number of coronavirus cases has&nbsp;now risen to 415 with seventeen deaths. Fourteen people have been discharged.

Six more deaths were reported in Gujarat due to COVID-19 with the death toll rising to 77. There were 127 new coronavirus cases in the state taking the total number of cases to 2,066 which includes 131 recoveries.

Uttar Pradesh on Tuesday reported 1,294 coronavirus cases with 1.134 active cases even as 83 new virus cases were reported in Rajasthan today. Also Read: States advised not to use rapid testing kits for two days, need to be validated, says Govt The total number of coroanvirus cases in the state has now risen to 1,659.

Uttar Pradesh on Tuesday reported 1,294 coronavirus cases with 1.134 active cases even as 83 new virus cases were reported in Rajasthan today. Also Read: States advised not to use rapid testing kits for two days, need to be validated, says Govt The total number of coroanvirus cases in the state has now risen to 1,659. Twenty-five people have died due to the virus in the state. According to Haryana's health department, the number of coronavirus cases in the state has risen to 252 with 142 patients discharged from hospital. Two people have died due to the virus in the state. In Andhra Pradesh, thirty-five 35 new coronavirus cases have been reported with three each in Ananthpur and Krishna, nine in Guntur, six in Kadapa, ten in Kurnool and four in West Godavari districts. The total number of coronavirus cases has risen to 757 in the state with 22 people dying of the virus. In Karnataka, seven new COVID-19 cases were reported. The total number of coronavirus cases has now risen to 415 with seventeen deaths. Fourteen people have been discharged. Six more deaths were reported in Gujarat due to COVID-19 with the death toll rising to 77. There were 127 new coronavirus cases in the state taking the total number of cases to 2,066 which includes 131 recoveries.

COVID-19: Six deaths reported in Gujarat, 83 new cases in Rajasthan

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