Pakistan on Tuesday said that 176 Pakistanis stranded in India due to the current coronavirus lockdown will return home on Wednesday through the Attari-Wagah border, according to a statement from the Foreign Office.

Pakistan to bring back 176 citizens stranded in India through Attari-Wagah border

Sydney beaches have closed after surgical face masks, plastic takeaway containers and air-conditioning ducts washed ashore from dozens of shipping containers which were lost at sea.

Coronavirus: Face masks wash up on Sydney beaches after cargo ship lost containers

People with a faulty gene linked to a greater risk of dementia may also have increased chances of developing severe COVID-19, according to a large-scale study which may lead to new ideas for treatments against the deadly infectious disease.

Gene linked to dementia also associated with severe COVID-19 risk: Study

The number of Covid-19 cases worldwide was nearing the 5.5 million mark on Tuesday, while the deaths have increased to more than 346,000, according to the Johns Hopkins University.

Number of coronavirus cases worldwide reaches 5.5 million, death toll over 3.4 lakh

The overall number of global coronavirus cases has surpassed the 5.4 million mark, while the deaths increased to 345,064. Also read: Trump bars travel from Brazil, a new pandemic hotspot — White House The total number of cases stood at 5,408,301, the Johns Hopkins University’s Center for Systems Science and Engineering (CSSE) revealed in its latest update.

Global covid-19 cases surge past 5.4 million, death toll over 3.4 lakh

President Donald Trump on Sunday suspended travel from Brazil, which has emerged as a major new hotspot in the coronavirus pandemic, the White House said. Also read: China's proposed security law for Hong Kong could lead to US sanctions, says White House Non-Americans who have been in Brazil in the 14 days before when they seek admittance to the US cannot come to America, said White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany.

Trump bars travel from Brazil, a new pandemic hotspot: White House

The United States on Sunday announced a $6 million contribution to aid Pakistan’s fight against the coronavirus pandemic. Paul Jones, United States Ambassador in Pakistan, announced in a video message released to wish the people of Pakistan on the occasion of Eidul Fitr.

COVID-19: US to provide USD 6 million to Pakistan to fight coronavirus

With 40 asymptomatic infection cases, China has reported 51 new coronaviruses and the majority of them in the contagion's first epicentre Wuhan, where over six million tests have been conducted in the last 10 days, health officials said on Monday.

Wuhan still combating coronavirus; China reports 51 new cases

Privacy concerns over Qatar's coronavirus contact tracing app, a tool that is mandatory on pain of prison, have prompted a rare backlash and forced officials to offer reassurance and concessions.

Qatar coronavirus contact tracing app 'Ehteraz' stirs rare privacy backlash

India has recorded the highest single-day spike in the number of Covid-19 cases, registering over 6,000 new infections in the last 24 hours. The death toll went up by 148 in the same period.

India records highest single-day spike, 6,088 new Covid-19 cases in the last 24 hours

With a global death toll of more than 328,120 and nearly five million people infected, governments around the world are desperately hoping for a vaccine that would allow them to dispense with the lockdowns that have hammered their economies.

Global coronavirus cases surpass 5 million, death toll rises to 328,120

In India, there are 63,624 active Coronavirus positive cases. So far 45,299 COVID 19 positive patients have recovered. As many as 3435 people have died due to the deadly virus and one has been migrated.

Known COVID-19 cases cross 1.12 lakh; death toll at 3,435

Chinese President Xi Jinping called Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina over the phone on Wednesday and proposed to send an expert team to help Bangladesh combat the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.

Chinese President Xi Jinping offers to send experts team to Bangladesh to fight Covid-19

The Ministry of Civil Aviation on Thursday issued guidelines for airlines, airports, air passengers and other stakeholders ahead of the resumption of domestic passenger flight operations from May 25 amid the coronavirus lockdown.

Domestic flights resume from May 25: Here are the dos and don'ts for flyers

Authorities in Wuhan have announced a comprehensive ban on eating wild animals and the hunting and trading of wildlife, according to a statement by the city's municipal government.

Wuhan officially bans eating and hunting of wild animals

The head of the World Bank warned Tuesday that the coronavirus crisis threatens to push some 60 million people into extreme poverty, wiping out the gains made over the past three years.

Coronavirus pandemic will push 60 million into 'extreme poverty': World Bank

The number of officially confirmed coronavirus cases is getting closer to five million. On Tuesday, the cases stood at 4,911,902, according to Johns Hopkins University.

Global coronavirus cases near 5 million, death toll rises to 323,413

International travellers planning a trip to Norway without a business reason should think again following drastic action announced by the Norwegian Prime Minister Erna Solberg today.

We will send back travellers coming without 'business reason': Norway PM 

The overall number of global coronavirus cases has increased to over 4.8 million, while the death toll has surpassed 318,000, according to Johns Hopkins University.

Covid-19 worldwide cases near 4.9 million; death toll at 318,465

When remaining glued to the news and social media feeds on Covid-19 can be emotionally draining even for commoners, how about the condition of our frontline warriors who are physically and mentally leading the fight against Coronavirus?

Watch: Doctors in Chennai dance their Covid-19 stress away and spread positivity

The deadly Covid-19 virus could blow a dent of £18 million in the Queen Elizabeth II's accounts after palaces and castles were closed to travellers due to the lockdown restrictions.

Queen Elizabeth II hit by £18 million hole in finances after palaces shut to tourists

Cases of infections of the deadly coronavirus surpassed 4.7 million worldwide on Friday as COVID-19 spreads across Europe, North America and South Asia. COVID-19 has now infected 4,716,931 people worldwide and 315,244 people have been killed due to this pandemic.

Global coronavirus cases surge to 4.7 million, death toll at 315,244

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo on Sunday took a coronavirus test during his televised briefing and urged any fellow New Yorkers with symptoms or having been exposed to the virus to follow his example.

Watch: New York governor takes coronavirus test on live tv

Coronavirus brought Belgium its deadliest April since world War 2 last month, according to a new study as the country begins slowly to lift lockdown measures. A total of 14,790 people died in Belgium last month as COVID-19 swept the nation -- substantially higher than the normal April total of deaths below 9,000, researchers from VUB university in Brussels found.

Coronavirus gives Belgium deadliest April since World War II: Study