The world had been enjoying great freedom of movement, allowing people to travel from one country to another with little formalities to be done. And then came the travel bans amid the coronavirus pandemic.

US passport is now on par with Mexico

When the new coronavirus hit Tanzania in mid-April, President John Magufuli called for three days of national prayer to seek God’s protection from the scourge. Barely a month later, he claimed victory over the disease and invited tourists to return to his East African nation.

In Africa, lack of coronavirus data raises fears of 'silent epidemic'

Pakistan on Wednesday claimed that Kulbhushan Jadhav had refused review petition that was offered to him by their government. He instead has requested for a mercy petition, it added.

Pakistan claims Kulbhushan Jadhav had refused review petition

Top US infectious disease expert Dr Anthony Fauci on Tuesday warned that Americans shouldn't take comfort in the dropping death rate among coronavirus patients in the US even as President Donald Trump says the trend is evidence of a successful response to the virus.

Fauci warns against 'false narrative', promoted by Trump emphasising on lower coronavirus death rate

Moscow has angrily told the US embassy to "mind your own business" after Washington's diplomatic mission raised concern about curbs on media freedom in Russia. Rebecca Ross, the spokeswoman for the US embassy, on Tuesday expressed concern about a clampdown on journalists in Russia.

Russia tells US to 'mind own business' over media freedom

China on Wednesday said it would impose visa restrictions on US citizens who have engaged in what it called egregious behaviour over Tibet. This move has come in an apparent retaliation against US restrictions on some Chinese officials.

China to impose visa restrictions on US citizens over Tibet

Australia Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Wednesday sought to slow down the return of its citizens from abroad as the country grapples with a fresh coronavirus outbreak that has forced it to isolate its second most populous state.

Australia battles to contain Melbourne coronavirus outbreak

Pakistan on Sunday suffered a setback in fight against COVID-19 as 48 doctors working in the teaching hospitals of Punjab province resigned, citing non-provision of safety gear to protect them from the virus that has killed more than 4,700 people in the country.

Doctors in Pakistan resign over inadequacy of safety gear to protect them from coronavirus

India has withdrawn a planned reopening of the Taj Mahal, citing the risk of new coronavirus infections spreading in Agra from visitors flocking to see the 17th century monument to love.

India puts back Taj Mahal reopening citing COVID-19 risks

Air India will operate 36 flights between India and the US under the Vande Bharat mission from July 11 to July 19. "Tickets may be booked through Air India website only effective 2000 hours (IST) on 6th July 2020, equivalent to New York (EDT 1030 hrs of 6th July 2020), Chicago (CDT 0930 hrs of 6th July 2020) & San Francisco (PDT 0730 hrs of 6th July 2020)," the airline said, in a tweet on Sunday.

Vande Bharat mission: 36 flights to be operated between India and US from July 11-19

Hundreds of scientists say there is evidence that novel coronavirus in smaller particles in the air can infect people and are calling for the World Health Organization to revise recommendations, the New York Times reported on Saturday.

Hundreds of scientists say coronavirus is airborne, ask WHO to revise recommendations, says report

Italy on Sunday authorised charity vessel Ocean Viking to transfer 180 migrants rescued in the Mediterranean to a ship in Sicily for quarantine. They have been on the Ocean Viking for over a week, with fights and suicide attempts on board prompting the charity to declare a state of emergency on Friday.

Italy to transfer migrants rescued in Mediterranean to ship for quarantine

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