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

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Thursday (April 30) said Britain was now past the peak of its coronavirus outbreak and promised to set out a lockdown exit strategy next week, despite rising deaths and criticism of his government's response.

UK PM Boris Johnson: UK did the right thing at the right time

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Thousands of animals, including endangered ones, are facing starvation at Indonesia's zoos, as COVID-19-sparked plunge in ticket sales pushes facilities to the brink of collapse.

Zoos running out of food stock in Indonesia

Thousands of people queued for food parcels amid lockdown in the South African city of Centurion. Drone footage showed thousands standing a in queue that stretched for 4 kilometres.

4 km-long queue for food parcels in South Africa

As Germany looked to ease the coronavirus lockdown, Chancellor Merkel said it was important to "stay disciplined". Shops were allowed to receive customers again. However, Merkel is yet to decide on opening schools and starting the coveted German football league - the Bundesliga with the government set to decide next week.

Angela Merkel eases lockdown restrictions in Germany

Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin revealed Thursday that he tested positive for coronavirus and will self-isolate to protect other cabinet members. Speaking at a televised meeting to President Vladimir Putin, Mishustin said "I have just learned that the test on the coronavirus I took was positive."

Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin tests positive for COVID-19

US President Donald Trump is upping the ante against China. US Intelligence agencies are investigating 'what China hid' during the Coronavirus outbreak. Funding to a research project in China on 'Coronaviruses and bats' has been stopped.

Coronavirus Pandemic: WHO, China to be investigated by the US

Pakistan's National assembly speaker Asad Qaiser have been tested positive for COVID-19. Watch this report to know more.

Pakistan's National assembly speaker Asad Qaiser tests positive for COVID-19

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday (April 30) it was possible that China either could not stop the spread of the coronavirus or let it spread, as his rhetoric on Beijing toughened.

Donald Trump: China either could not stop virus spread or let it spread

A US drug trial has found that Remdesivir has a 'clear-cut' effect in stopping the Coronavirus. But, experts say doctors should not begin prescribing it to all patients.

Coronavirus Pandemic: Remdesivir showing signs of a potential COVID-19 drug

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

India, like many other countries, has been put under a strict lockdown to contain the spread of COVID-19. Dubbed as the world’s “strictest lockdown” owing to the nature of restrictions alongside the large swathe of population being under lockdown, India will suffer unprecedented economic losses.

India could lose 4% of its GDP permanently due to coronavirus-induced lockdowns

India's ministry of home affairs today extended the lockdown period by another two weeks from May 4. "After a comprehensive review and in view of the lockdown measures having led to significant gains in the COVID-19 situation in the country, MHA has issued an order under the Disaster Management Act, 2005 today to further extend the lockdown period of two weeks beyond May 4," the notice said.

COVID-19: India's home ministry extends lockdown by two weeks till May 17

Spy agencies across the world are targeting the American research organisations to find out about potential coronavirus vaccines. In conversation with the BBC, Bill Evaning, the director of the National Counterintelligence and Security Center claimed that the US government had warned medical research organisations of security risks and potential breaches.

Cyber spies are targetting ongoing COVID-19 vaccination research programmes across the world

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

People across the United Kingdom joined in a round of applause on Thursday (April 30) to thank National Health Service (NHS) staff and key workers on the front line of the coronavirus crisis.

Millions around UK pay tribute to key workers with applause

A Chinese developer of artificial intelligence and augmented reality technology for manufacturing and gaming applications has found a new focus in the midst of a global pandemic.

A pair of glasses that enable wearer to "see" people's temperature

British World War Two veteran Captain Tom Moore, who has become a national hero after raising millions for the health service, celebrated his 100th birthday on Thursday (April 30) with a promotion, military flypasts and a message from the prime minister.

Cake-makers get creative to celebrate Captain Tom Moore's 100th birthday

Oprah Winfrey and Julia Roberts join a whole host of celebrities uniting in one global, 24-hour livestreamed event on Friday (May 1) to celebrate acts of humanity and provided guidance and solidarity in the coronavirus times.

Oprah, Julia Roberts and others 'Call to Unite' in 24-hour global livestream event

A Paris bakery losing 40 percent of its trade during the coronavirus lockdown is staying alive thanks to their French customers' love for baguettes and weakness for pastries.

Baguettes boost spirits for Paris bakery battered by lockdown

For patients in the critical care unit of Chile's San Borja Arriaran Hospital, recovery means long and lonely days in quarantine, cut off from contact with friends and family due to the coronavirus pandemic. But one critical care nurse is bringing tears of joy and moments of happiness to some of those patients through a pen pal letter writing program she started for them.

Pen pal letters bring joy to patients cut off from visits due to coronavirus restrictions

Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin revealed Thursday that he tested positive for coronavirus and will self-isolate to protect other cabinet members. COVID-19 cases are surging constantly in Russia.

Russia reports massive surge in COVID-19 cases, Russian PM tests positive as well

The International Criminal Police Organisation, more commonly known as INTERPOL has recently reported information claiming that food delivery services across the world are being used to transport drugs across the world.

Delivery services are being used to transport drugs and arms, claims INTERPOL

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