India added 39,742 new cases of coronavirus infection taking the total tally of COVID-19 cases to 3,13,71,901, while the death toll rose to 4,20,551 with 535 fresh fatalities, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Sunday.

COVID-19: India logs 39,742 new cases, 535 fresh fatalities

While the world is grappling with COVID-19 let's take a look at some countries and their fight against the virus.

How are different nations tackling COVID-19

Thy sky over the National Stadium in Tokyo exploded in indigo and white as fireworks marked the start of the opening ceremony for the Olympics on Friday, celebrating the world's best athletes set to compete amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Olympics-Fireworks get Tokyo's no-frills opening ceremony underway

US First Lady Jill Biden is leading her country's diplomatic delegation to the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, sending a message of support to a key Asian ally despite concerns about the COVID-19 pandemic.

Jill Biden leads US delegation to Tokyo Games amid pandemic fears

China is blocking the World Health Organization's call for a new investigation into the origins of the coronavirus, which includes looking into whether it leaked from a lab, claiming that there is no proof for the theory and that it violates common sense.

COVID-19: Wuhan lab leak study — China opposes virus origins probe

Coca-Cola Co will rely on its pandemic-tested strategy of focusing on bigger brands and doubling down on its supply chain to combat a potential impact from the Delta variant of the coronavirus, its finance chief said on Wednesday.

Coca-Cola leans on early pandemic lessons to prepare for Delta variant hit

The Tour de France's Saitama Criterium has been cancelled for the second straight year over rising Covid-19 cases, organizers said, days before the Tokyo Olympic opening ceremony.

Japan's cycling Saitama Criterium cancelled over pandemic

After a drop last year, global greenhouse gas emissions will grow again this year and next year, putting 2023 on course to be the year with the greatest levels of carbon dioxide output in human history, according to the International Energy Agency.

Greenhouse gas emissions are on track to set a new record in 2023: IEA

In its largest-ever crisis response, the World Bank has deployed over $157 billion to fight the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on health, economic and social fronts over the last 15 months.

World Bank deployed $157 billion to fight pandemic in 15 months

By the thousands, they sleep in hallways, tents and cars, gasping for air as they wait for beds in overcrowded hospitals that may not have oxygen to give them. Others see hospitals as hopeless, even dangerous, and take their chances at home.

The pandemic has a new epicenter: Indonesia

Two-thirds of people in Japan do not believe the country can host a safe and secure Olympics amid the coronavirus pandemic, according to a survey published by the Asahi newspaper just four days before the opening ceremony in Tokyo.

Tokyo 2020: Two-thirds of Japanese doubt pandemic Olympics can be safe, says poll

Leaders of the Asia-Pacific trade group APEC, including US President Joe Biden, Russia's Vladimir Putin, and China's Xi Jinping, pledged on Friday to work to expand sharing and manufacturing of COVID-19 vaccines to fight the global pandemic.

World leaders pledge to redouble pandemic fight at special APEC meeting

Pilgrims will begin to arrive in the Muslim holy city of Mecca on Saturday for the second downsized hajj staged during the coronavirus pandemic with only fully vaccinated residents permitted to participate.

Pilgrims head to Mecca for second hajj during pandemic

A study conducted by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) on variants responsible for the second wave of COVID-19 has revealed that the major strain responsible for the breakthrough is the Delta variant.

Delta major variant responsible for infections during second wave of COVID in India: ICMR study

One in every two persons hospitalised with COVID-19 had developed at least one problem affecting key organs of the body, according to research published in The Lancet.

Half of hospitalised COVID-19 patients develop organ complications irrespective of age: Study

Despite a spike in cases to levels unseen for months, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will urge caution on Monday as he is expected to confirm plans to remove nearly all the coronavirus restrictions in England from July 19.

As England set for rule easing, PM Johnson warns pandemic not over

A panel of scientists who advise the French government on health warned Friday that as many as 95 percent of people might need to be vaccinated to dam the spread of the Delta variant of Covid-19.

COVID-19: 95% may need to be vaccinated to stop Delta variant, warn French scientists

Soumya Swaminathan, the top scientist of the World Health Organization (WHO), announced on Friday that 15 European Union (EU) countries officially recognise Covishield, a vaccine developed by AstraZeneca and Oxford University and produced by the Serum Institute of India (SII).

COVID-19: 15 countries in European Union recognise India-made Covishield vaccine

The deadly coronavirus pandemic isn't slowing down, according to WHO Chief Scientist Soumya Swaminathan. Cases are increasing in five of the six WHO regions, and the fatality rate in Africa has increased by over 40%.

COVID-19: WHO chief scientist lists four reasons for pandemic not slowing down

Fiji has announced plans to make the coronavirus vaccine compulsory for all workers as it battles a runaway outbreak of the Delta variant, with the prime minister issuing a blunt message: "no jabs, no job".

No jabs, no jobs: This country is making COVID-19 vaccine compulsory for all workers

Oman on Thursday indefinitely suspended passengers flights from 24 countries, including India, Pakistan and Bangladesh, as part of the Gulf nation's efforts to arrest the spread of the coronavirus.

COVID-19: Oman suspends flights from 24 countries, including India, Pakistan

Bangladesh on Monday again extended the ongoing ‘strict’ nationwide lockdown until July 14 in order to control the spread of COVID-19. In a notification, the Cabinet Division said that the ongoing restrictions will remain effective until July 14 midnight.

COVID-19: Bangladesh extends 'strict' nationwide lockdown till July 14

Scientists are concerned that a highly contagious new COVID-19 strain devastating Peru might be immune to vaccinations. The C.37 strain, known as the Lambda variant, was first found in Peru in December 2020, accounting for fewer than 1% of all new cases.

COVID-19: Lambda variant may be more resistant to vaccines than other strains

Queen Elizabeth has awarded Britain’s National Health Service (NHS) the George Cross - the highest civilian gallantry award - in recognition of 73 years of dedicated service, including during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Queen Elizabeth honours Britain's health service for pandemic work

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