Six people who helped with Japan's Olympic Torch relay were diagnosed with COVID-19, bringing the total number of participants in the event who got the coronavirus to eight, organizers said.

Tokyo Olympics: Six torch staffers diagnosed with COVID-19

As people in the UK finally got to step out without worrying about the coronavirus lockdown restrictions, they were left wanting for more. When people stepped out to have lunches and soak in the summer sun, 'hi5' and fistbumps transformed into elbow-bumps and hugs turned into a distant memory.

UK locals urge government to let them 'hug' as Covid lockdown eases

Canada is all set to suspend entry of international students, including from India, to Ontario, the worst-hit province which is battling the third wave of the coronavirus.

Canada to ban entry of international students to Ontario province to combat COVID-19 surge 

Boeing on Friday announced a USD10,000,000 emergency assistance package to support India's COVID-19 response. The assistance from Boeing will be directed to organisations providing relief, including medical supplies and emergency healthcare for communities and families battling COVID-19, the company said in a statement.

Boeing announces USD10,000,000 aid for India's fight against COVID-19

New Zealand's fledgeling quarantine-free travel arrangement with Western Australia faced disruption for the second time in eight days Saturday following fresh community cases of Covid-19 in Perth.

Fresh Covid case puts New Zealand-Australia travel bubble at risk

Brazil registered 2,595 new deaths from Covid-19 on Friday, bringing the total for April to 82,266, the second consecutive monthly record as the country struggles with a devastating surge since the start of the year.

Brazil hits 82,000 Covid deaths in April, new monthly record

The European Union's envoy to Delhi Ugo Astuto, in an exclusive interaction with WION's Principal Diplomatic Correspondent Sidhant Sibbal said that "team Europe" was giving a robust response to India's needs amid coronavirus pandemic.

India Covid crisis: EU Envoy Ugo Astuto says 'robust response' by Team Europe

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday spoke to US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on COVID-19 situation in India and reviewed the flow of equipment and material from the United States.

Jaishankar speaks to Blinken on COVID-19 situation in India

Uganda has detected the first case of a variant of COVID-19 that was first found in India. This has brought in fears that the East African country might suffer another surge in coronavirus cases.

Uganda detects first case of Covid variant first found in India

As India’s coronavirus cases surge and the crisis is taking over the country, international and domestic airlines are adding the frequency of flights out of India to bring citizens and residents home.

As India's Covid crisis worsens, airlines double flights to bring citizens home

Australian batsman Marnus Labuschagne has conceded that being ignored at the IPL closeout ended up being a "blessing in disguise" in the light of the rising COVID-19 cases in India.

IPL 2021: Missing out on IPL a 'blessing in disguise', says Marnus Labuschagne

India's second wave of coronavirus is now a matter of global concern and the reason is the devastating numbers. More than 360,000 new cases were reported today, marking a new world record for single-day spikes.

No OTP! India waits to get vaccinated as Covid cases near 18 million mark

Amid the coronavirus pandemic, India is dealing with shortages on all fronts, be it oxygen, medicines, vaccines, or even doctors and nurses. The capacity is limited and the demand is overwhelming.

While India fights oxygen shortage, another challenge lurks in the shadows

Heathrow, Britain's biggest airport, said on Thursday a first quarter loss of 329 million pounds ($459 million) took total losses since the start of the pandemic to nearly 2.

London's Heathrow Airport sees first quarter loss of over 300 million pounds amid pandemic

At least 10 Chinese sailors have been infected with an "imported" variant of coronavirus, health authorities reported on Thursday. The infections were found on a cargo ship docked at a port in eastern China.

China: 10 sailors infected with 'imported' Covid variant

Nearly 40 countries have come out to help India as it battles the devastating covid crisis, with a focus on getting liquid oxygen, oxygen generating equipment, tankers, and medicines.

India covid crisis: Outpouring of solidarity by international community, says FS Shringla

“Human identity is no longer defined by what one does but what one owns,” this harrowing truth about our existence was pronounced by former US President Jimmy Carter in one of his public addresses almost four decades ago.

Amid Covid chaos and protests, India's farmers eye record wheat crop

As India gears up to launch its vaccine programme for 18-45-year-olds from May 01, a US Senator has urged the pharmaceutical companies to come forward and expand access to their vaccines in order to help India come out of the Covid crisis.

US senators urge Pfizer, J&J, Moderna to help India in Covid crisis

Council of Scientific Industrial Research (CSIR), a research institute in India, has conducted a serosurvey in India to determine which blood groups are more vulnerable to the deadly coronavirus.

People with 'O' blood group less vulnerable to COVID-19: Indian research body

As Spain suffered heavily due to the coronavirus pandemic, it's been a very hard year for the tourism industry. However, the country has now decided to reopen its beautiful scenery for travellers from all around the world, but with a twist.

Spain to open tourism, but only for 'Covid passport' holders

Leg-spinner Adam Zampa flew back on Monday in the wake of leaving the Royal Challengers Bangalore halfway through the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021. He said that the bio-secure bubble in India for IPL 2021 didn't have a sense of security as the one that was set up in UAE for the 2020 edition.

'India didn't feel as safe as UAE': Adam Zampa on pulling out of IPL 2021

In the midst of the seething discussion about whether IPL 2021 should proceed in the wake of the crumbling COVID-19 situation in India, Jaydev Unadkat has upheld the BCCI's choice to proceed with the T20 competition.

'We can’t be doctors, but we can be helpers': Jaydev Unadkat on playing IPL amid COVID-19 pandemic

Following the success against the Punjab Kings, Kolkata Knight Riders skipper Eoin Morgan discussed the COVID-19 pandemic in India, particularly its subsequent wave.

IPL 2021: Premier League, Bundesliga displayed sports can continue amid lockdown, says Morgan

A survey by the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has suggested that the recurrence of coronavirus outbreak in March could have been due to lack of "meaningful antibodies" in seropositive people after a peak in September last year.

COVID-19 reinfection in India could be due to lack of 'meaningful antibodies': CSIR survey

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