More than a third of confirmed coronavirus cases in the Afghan capital have been among doctors and other healthcare staff, two senior health officials said on Thursday, in a sign that the war-torn country is struggling to deal with the pandemic.

Large number of COVID-19 cases among Afghan medics spark alarm in Kabul

Cases of infections of the deadly coronavirus surpassed 3.7 million worldwide on Thursday as COVID-19 spreads across Europe, North America and South Asia. Also read | New analysis dispels theory that said COVID-19 was in circulation long before Dec '19 COVID-19 has now infected 3,753,219 people worldwide and 263,843 people have been killed due to this pandemic.

Global coronavirus cases surge to 3.7 million, death toll at 263,843

China reported a surge in exports and a plunge in imports after restrictions imposed on movement to contain the novel coronavirus. Also read: Coronavirus 'worse' than Pearl Harbor, 9/11 for US, says Trump Exports rose 3.

China’s export rose and imports plunged amid lockdown restrictions to curb the coronavirus

Coronavirus 'worse' than Pearl Harbor, 9/11 for US, says Trump Renewing his criticism of China on Wednesday over the global coronavirus pandemic and said it has been worse for the United States than Pearl Harbor and 9/11.

Morning News Brief: China lambasts US, Covid-19 'worse' than 9/11 and more

The Chinese laboratory accused by top American officials of being the source of the coronavirus pandemic researches the world's most dangerous diseases. Also read: US Secretary of State Pompeo says 'enormous evidence' virus came from Wuhan lab US President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo have both claimed that there is evidence the pathogen came from the lab in Wuhan — the city where the disease was first detected late last year.

China's Wuhan laboratory at the heart of the Washington-Beijing virus spat

US accuses Beijing of aggressive behaviour in South China Sea The novel coronavirus that broke out in China's Wuhan in December, 2019 has infected more that 3.5 million in the world, and killed 2,50,000.

Morning News Brief: Israel develops key Covid antibody, Sudan bans female genital mutilation and more

Cases of infections of the deadly coronavirus surpassed 3.6 million worldwide on Wednesday as COVID-19 spreads across Europe, North America and South Asia. Also read | New analysis dispels theory that said COVID-19 was in circulation long before Dec '19 COVID-19 has now infected 3,665,912 people worldwide and 257,337 people have been killed due to this pandemic.

Global coronavirus cases surge to 3.6 million, death toll at  257,337

The government on Wednesday said no data or security breach has been identified in Aarogya Setu after an ethical hacker raised concerns about a potential security issue in the app.

No security breach in Aarogya Setu app, the government assures after ethical hacker raises privacy concerns

The US Treasury Department on Monday said it plans to borrow nearly $3 trillion in the second quarter of 2020 - a record for any quarter - as the federal government contends with the impact of the coronavirus.

US treasury expects to borrow a record $3 trillion in the second quarter

A group of Democratic Senators on Monday said there has been a surge in hate crime against Asian-Americans amid coronavirus pandemic and urged the Trump administration to take concrete steps to arrest the spike.

Rise in hate crime against Asian-Americans amid pandemic: US senators

More than 250,000 die of coronavirus worldwide; confirmed recoveries near 12 lakh Cases of infections of the deadly coronavirus surpassed 3.6 million worldwide on Tuesday as COVID-19 spreads across Europe, North America and South Asia.

Morning News Brief: Over 250,000 die of coronavirus, China faces global backlash and more

Cases of infections of the deadly coronavirus surpassed 3.6 million worldwide on Tuesday as COVID-19 spreads across Europe, North America and South Asia. COVID-19 impact: President Xi Jinping's Belt and Road initiative set to be derailed COVID-19 has now infected 3,642,068 people worldwide and 252,024 people have been killed due to this pandemic.

More than 250,000 die of coronavirus worldwide; confirmed recoveries near 12 lakh

Continuing to reaching out countries with medicines, India has cleared 2.50 metric ton of Hydroxychloroquine to Mexico. Speaking to our diplomatic correspondent Sidhant Sibal from Mexico City, Indian envoy to Mexico Manpreet Vohra talked about the recent conversation between foreign ministers of both the countries, how the mission is reaching out to the stranded Indians.

India clears commercial export of 2.50 MT of Hydroxychloroquine  to Mexico: Manpreet Vohra

More than 85 million Chinese travellers flocked to airports and railway stations over the weekend after the country’s government relaxed lockdown restrictions for its annual May Day holiday which started May 1, the Ministry of Culture and Tourism said Sunday.

China sees 85 million domestic tourist trips in three days as government lifts travel restrictions 

The government has issued a new set of guidelines regarding what is allowed or restricted in Red, Orange and Green Zones after the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) extended the nationwide COVID-19 lockdown for two more weeks starting from today.

Lockdown 3.0 till May 17: What is prohibited and what will be allowed

The BJP said on Monday the railways has subsidised 85 per cent of ticket fare for special trains being run to transport migrant workers and the state government has to pay the remaining 15 per cent, soon after the Congress attacked the central government over the issue.

Railways has subsidised 85% fare of special trains for migrants: BJP

Vietnam has appreciated the scale of action taken in India on lockdown and social distancing norms, India's Envoy to Vietnam Pranay Verma said. Speaking exclusively to Our Diplomatic Correspondent Sidhant Sibal from Hanoi, Pranay Verma said both the countries have had similar approaches in dealing with the crisis and currently both "have among the lowest per capita incidents of infections" in the world.

India's scale of action on COVID-19 containment appreciated by Hanoi: Indian envoy to Vietnam

Electricians, plumbers, part-time house helps and other workers took tentative steps back to work on Monday as large parts of India, including the national capital, entered the third phase of the lockdown with curbs eased in some places.

Lockdown restrictions eased, electricians, house helps take steps back to work

Pakistan's coronavirus cases have climbed to 16,817 while the death toll from the pandemic has reached 385, the health ministry said. Yesterday, Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan warned that the coronavirus crisis could continue for months and the lockdown was not a solution to the pandemic.

Coronavirus cases in Pakistan rise to 16,817, with 385 deaths

US President Donald Trump will leave the White House on Friday for the first time in a month when he travels to the Camp David presidential retreat in Maryland. Trump will make the 70-mile (40 km) trip to Camp David on Friday evening, according to a schedule released by the White House on Thursday night.

Trump to leave White House today for the first time in a month

As White House economic reopening guidance expired on Thursday after two weeks in a place, half of all U.S. states forged ahead with easing restrictions on restaurants, retail and other businesses in hopes of reviving coronavirus-stricken commerce.

Half of US states easing coronavirus restrictions as jobless numbers grow

Cases of infections of the deadly coronavirus surpassed 3.2 million worldwide on Friday as COVID-19 spreads across Europe, North America and South Asia. COVID-19 has now infected 3,257,520 people worldwide and 233,405 people have been killed due to this pandemic.

Coronavirus global death toll passes 230,000; confirmed recoveries hit 1 million

South Korea on Thursday reported no new domestic coronavirus cases for the first time since February, the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (KCDC) said.

South Korea: No new domestic coronavirus cases, no transmission from election

At least 17 Indians have died in Saudi Arabia due to coronavirus COVID-19, even as the Indian Embassy in Riyadh is closely monitoring the situation and taking all the requisite measures to ensure the welfare of Indian citizens.

17 Indian nationals die due to COVID-19 in Saudi Arabia