Following allegations of Tamil Nadu’s western belt being ignored by the ruling DMK, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister who is touring the region is facing the wrath of angry netizens and political opponents on Twitter.

#GoBackStalin top Twitter trend as CM MK Stalin tours Western Tamil Nadu

A cafe-owner is charging $5 extra from customers who show up to the cafe wearing masks as he believes these customers should pay for the "damage they have collectively caused".

'Collateral damage': Cafe charges extra $5 from people wearing masks

Nearly 120 million doses of coronavirus vaccine will be available in June, the Health Ministry said on Sunday. In May, 79.4 million doses were available for vaccination.

Nearly 120 mn doses of Covid vaccine to be available in June: Health Ministry

US authorities eager to get people vaccinated against COVID-19 have offered inducements ranging from free beer to million-dollar lottery prizes, and now rock concert promoters have their own twist: whopping ticket discounts.

US concert offers $980 'discount' for vaccinated fans

Nepal government on Saturday unveiled a massive spending plan focused on healthcare and infrastructure, as the country is battling the deadly second wave of coronavirus.

Nepal unveils annual budget, focus on COVID-19, economy

A new hybrid variant of the deadly coronavirus has been discovered in Vietnam that spreads through the air. This new variant is believed to be a combination of the two variants that were first detected in the UK and India.

'Spreads through air': Vietnam reports new variant of coronavirus

The UK has reopened its economy and locals are flocking outdoors to meet their loved ones. However, a variant 'of concern' of coronavirus still poses a threat for the country.

Three quarters of new Covid infections in UK due to B.1.617.2 'variant of concern': Health minister

France is re-introducing tighter rules on arrivals from UK who are not French residents to curb the spread of Covid, notably its Indian variant, the foreign ministry said on Thursday.

France reimposes strict Covid curbs on travel from UK

A firebrand Indonesian cleric was jailed Thursday for holding sermons and other gatherings that drew tens of thousands of followers, breaking virus restrictions in the world's biggest Muslim-majority nation.

Indonesia jails firebrand cleric for breaking virus rules

Sri Lanka on Wednesday announced the lifting of its temporary travel ban on inbound travellers from June 1, except for passengers who spent time in India during the last 14 days.

Sri Lanka lifts travel ban but restrictions on those who've been to India remain

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's inept handling of the COVID-19 pandemic led to tens of thousands of unnecessary deaths, and officials even feared he would ask to be injected with the virus on television to show it was benign, his former chief adviser said on Wednesday.

UK PM's ineptitude led to tens of thousands of Covid deaths, says ex-aide

Prevention is better than cure -- but when it comes to Covid, what happens when people can't get the vaccine, don't want it, or they're immune suppressed and it fails to stop infection?

Seeking a pill to cure Covid: Drugmakers eye alternative to vaccines

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's former chief adviser will on Wednesday cast his former boss as a dithering leader surrounded by fools whose ineptitude led to a 'disastrous' response to the most devastating global pandemic in decades.

UK's Covid 'disaster' to be laid bare by PM Johnson's ex-chief adviser Dominic Cummings

India on Wednesday reported 208,921 COVID-19 infections, pushing the overall tally of cases to 27,157,795, as the country conducted 2,217,320 coronavirus tests, its highest-ever in a day, according to Union Health Ministry data.

India reports 208,921 COVID-19 infections; positivity rate stays below 10%

Canada has been increasingly urging citizens to get vaccinated against the deadly coronavirus that has sent the country into repeated lockdowns. However, a Canadian soldier decided to go against the government.

Canadian soldier charged with mutiny for blocking vaccine distribution

The Indian multinational pharmaceutical company Cipla’s real-time COVID-19 testing kit, ‘ViraGen’ which was launched last week, will be available in the market from today, the company said.

Cipla's real-time COVID-19 testing kit 'ViraGen' to be sold from today

Japanese tycoon Masayoshi Son warned of significant dangers around holding the Olympics in Tokyo, where the government on Monday kicked off a mass vaccination drive to catch up with other countries and ensure a "safe and secure" Games.

Olympics: SoftBank CEO slams Games as Japan races to catch up on vaccinations

Bangladesh Cricket Board president Nazmul Hasan has vowed to strengthen the bio-bubble after a COVID-19 alarm in the Bangladesh-Sri Lanka series. Billows of vulnerability drifted over the arrangement after Sri Lankan players Isuru Udana and Shiran Fernando, bowling coach Chaminda Vaas and two of Bangladesh's calculated staff tested positive for Covid.

Cricket: Bangladesh promise to increase bio-bubble vigilance after COVID-19 scare

Brazil’s President Jair Bolsonaro has been fined for not adhering to the coronavirus regulations imposed by the health officials of the country. The fine came as the President participated in a mega motorcade rally along Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro.

'Chubby dictator': Bolsonaro fined for flouting covid restrictions

Taiwan's abrupt decision to add 400 new domestic Covid-19 cases has prompted catcalls from opposition politicians and jokes online about fishy statistics, putting the government on the back foot to explain where the number came from.

Catcalls and jokes after Taiwan's Covid 'regression calibration' 

As Taiwan is struggling to control the rising number of coronavirus infections in the country, the health minister has assured locals that the government will find a solution to the testing issue.

Taiwan reassures on clearing covid 'traffic jam'

Dozens of countries have revised a proposal at the WTO for patent waivers for medical tools needed to combat Covid, insisting it must be broader than just vaccines, non-governmental organisations said Saturday.

Countries urge broader patent waivers than just Covid vaccines

As the UK locals enjoy the unlocking of the economy, cases of a specific variant of coronavirus have doubled this week. Experts have reported an increase of 3,424 cases of the B1.

UK reports alarming increase in cases of covid variant, first found in India

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#GoBackStalin top Twitter trend as CM MK Stalin tours Western Tamil Nadu

'Collateral damage': Cafe charges extra $5 from people wearing masks

Nearly 120 mn doses of Covid vaccine to be available in June: Health Ministry

US concert offers $980 'discount' for vaccinated fans

Nepal unveils annual budget, focus on COVID-19, economy

'Spreads through air': Vietnam reports new variant of coronavirus

Three quarters of new Covid infections in UK due to B.1.617.2 'variant of concern': Health minister

France reimposes strict Covid curbs on travel from UK

Indonesia jails firebrand cleric for breaking virus rules

Sri Lanka lifts travel ban but restrictions on those who've been to India remain

UK PM's ineptitude led to tens of thousands of Covid deaths, says ex-aide

Seeking a pill to cure Covid: Drugmakers eye alternative to vaccines

UK's Covid 'disaster' to be laid bare by PM Johnson's ex-chief adviser Dominic Cummings

India reports 208,921 COVID-19 infections; positivity rate stays below 10%

India reports 208,921 COVID-19 infections; positivity rate stays below 10%

Canadian soldier charged with mutiny for blocking vaccine distribution

Cipla's real-time COVID-19 testing kit 'ViraGen' to be sold from today

Olympics: SoftBank CEO slams Games as Japan races to catch up on vaccinations

Cricket: Bangladesh promise to increase bio-bubble vigilance after COVID-19 scare

'Chubby dictator': Bolsonaro fined for flouting covid restrictions

Catcalls and jokes after Taiwan's Covid 'regression calibration'

Taiwan reassures on clearing covid 'traffic jam'

Countries urge broader patent waivers than just Covid vaccines

UK reports alarming increase in cases of covid variant, first found in India