African nations are facing a surge of COVID-19 cases with less than one intensive care bed and one ventilator per 100,000 people, a Reuters survey has found.

W.H.O. projects up to 44 million could be infected in Africa with COVID-19

Over 14 migrant labourers died after being crushed by a goods train at Aurangabad's Karmad in Maharashtra on Friday (May 8, 2020). A few others were seriously injured and two escaped unhurt, all of the workers are from Madhya Pradesh.

India: Goods train runs over 14 migrant workers in Maharashtra

The White House is preparing the Artemis accords. In other words, a blueprint for mining the moon. Trump wants to divide the moon among countries and firms and allow them to mine the moon and use whatever resources they find.

United States drafts 'Artemis Accords' pact for moon mining

After recording over 10,000 cases for 4 days in a row, Russia on Thursday recorded another record jump in the number of cases. 11,231 new cases were recorded in 24 hours. Taking the total number of cases in the country to over 177,000.

Coronavirus Outbreak: Russia records highest COVID-19 cases in one day

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan while addressing a meeting of the National Coordination Committee said on Thursday that the coronavirus lockdown in the country will be lifted in phases from Saturday.

Gradual lifting of lockdown from May 9 in Pakistan

Sikh doctor duo shaved their beard to serve better during time of pandemic in Canada. Watch this video to know more.

Canada: Sikh medics shave their beard to serve

States in the US are slowly reopening and the country has reported nearly 77,000 deaths from COVID-19. Watch report.

US death toll nears 77,000 mark: Pelosi outlines next COVID-19 aid package

As part of the mission 'Vande Bharat' which has been intitiated by the Indian government to bring back all Indian citizens stranded in other countries due to coronavirus COVID-19 lockdown, over 1,000 people will be evacuated today.

Over 1,000 people to be evacuated on day 2 of India's Vande Bharat Mission

India's COVID-19 tally continued to rise with the total number of confirmed cases touching 56,342 on Friday, data on the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare website showed.

COVID-19 confirmed cases surge to 56,342 in India

The impact of the coronavirus outbreak will exacerbate the material slowdown in India's economic growth, with the country expected to see 0% expansion in the current fiscal year, analysts at Moody's said on Friday.

Moody's report: India may see 0% GDP growth this fiscal year

The former President of the United Nations Security Council has said "differences over the role of the World Health Organization" has "stalled" any outcomes over COVID resolution at the core UN body. Speaking exclusively to our Principal Diplomatic Correspondent Sidhant Sibal from New York, Permanent Representative of the Dominican Republic to the United Nations José Singer Weisinger said that "Security Council can’t remain silent" and "cannot remain inactive towards the response." While the first case of COVID was first reported China's Wuhan in December, it was only during the Presidency of the Dominican Republic in April that it was formally discussed.

José Singer: UNSC can’t remain inactive towards the response

Day 2 of India's repatriation mission is underway. In this segment of WION, we bring to you exclusive visuals from Malé ahead of evacuation.

Operation Samudra Setu: Exclusive visuals from Malé airport ahead of evacuation

Nearly a fifth of young children in the United States are not getting enough to eat since the coronavirus pandemic erupted, according to research out Wednesday highlighting the broader health impact of the crisis.

Study: Nearly one out of five children in US left hungry since COVID-19 crisis

President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday (May 6) said Russia should not rush to lift coronavirus-related restrictions, warning that any haste in removing preventative measures could undo their work so far.

Russian President Putin warns against lifting coronavirus-related restrictions

India’s massive exercise called 'Vande Bharat Mission' to bring back lakhs of its citizens stranded abroad is currently underway. Watch this video to know more.

Vande Bharat Mission: India’s massive repatriation exercise underway

As COVID-19 pandemic hits supply and demand in the world, the US private employers laid off a record 20.236 million workers in April. Watch this video to know more.

US: 20.2 million private sectors workers laid off in April

At least six people died and several fell ill due to chemical gas leakage inside a pharmaceutical company at RR Venkatapuram village in Andhra Pradesh's Visakhapatnam on Thursday (May 7).

Visakhapatnam: At least 6 dead, 120 hospitalised after gas leak

Addressing the nation on the occasion of Buddha Purnima, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday urged citizens to be an inspiration for one another and stay resolved in this battle against the coronavirus pandemic.

Indian PM Narendra Modi urges citizens to be an inspiration for one another

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Wednesday renewed his aggressive criticism of China, blaming it for the deaths of hundreds of thousands of people from the coronavirus and demanding again that it share information about the outbreak.

Mike Pompeo: China could have prevented thousands of deaths

Venezuelan state television broadcast on Wednesday (May 6) a video of captured American Luke Denman, in which he said he was instructed to seize control of Caracas' airport and bring in a plane to fly President Nicolas Maduro to the United States.

Venezuela state TV airs confession video of alleged American mercenary

India has reported 3,561 coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours and 89 COVID 19 positive patients have died, as per data shared by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. As per the data shared by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, 1783 people died due to coronavirus. There are 35,902 coronavirus active cases in the country and 15,266 COVID 19 positive patients have been cured or discharged. One has been migrated. The total number of coronavirus cases in India is 52,952.

COVID-19 cases in India crosses 50,000 mark

Super rich have not forgone luxury even during time of COVID-19 pandemic. Watch this video to know more.

Thailand: Super rich have not forgone luxury in times of pandemic

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday morning addresses the nation on Buddha Purnima. Watch this video to know more.

Indian PM Narendra Modi addresses nation on Buddha Purnima

US President Donald Trump has described the coronavirus pandemic as the "worst attack" ever on the United States. 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.

Donald Trump: Coronavirus pandemic 'worse' than Pearl Harbor, 9/11

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