The US said that Americans should avoid traveling to Japan, a state of emergency over a COVID-19 outbreak in most parts of the country, which has voiced doubts about Tokyo's plans to host the Olympics in less than two months.

Tokyo Olympics faces another trouble, US issues 'Do not travel' advisory for Japan

An official warned on Tuesday that Hong Kong may soon have to throw away millions of Coronavirus vaccine supplements as they are approaching their expiration date and not enough people have signed up for the jabs.

Hong Kong: Lack of trust in govt fuels vaccine hesitancy, only 19% of population received first dose

Bangladesh has launched a diplomatic campaign as part of its desperate efforts to get a Coronavirus vaccine amid fears that the B1.617.2 variant of COVID-19, which first emerged in India, could quickly spread to the neighboring country.

Bangladesh appeals for COVID-19 vaccine, appeals to world community to procure doses

Indian Institute of Science (IISc) based at Bengaluru, India, is working and trying to develop another vaccine that could be more effective in fighting against the new strains of COVID-19.

India: IISc working on new effective vaccine against pandemic COVID-19

India continues to witness a consistent drop in daily case load of COVID-19 pandemic with 2,22,315 in the last 24 hrs, However, the situation in India is still severe as India has now passed the grim milestone 3,00,000 deaths from the virus.

New COVID-19 cases dip to lowest since April 16 in India

Taiwan on Monday slammed the World Health Organization on persistent exclusion from an important annual gathering of the World Health Assembly, which focus on preventing the next pandemic catastrophe. Taiwan accused China of conspiracy.

Taiwan slams the World Health Organization, takes direct hit at China

The finance ministry said on Sunday that India challenged an international arbitration tribunal asking it to refund $ 1.2 billion to UK's Cairn Energy plc on grounds, as it never agreed to arbitrate over a "national tax dispute".

World Business Watch: India challenges international arbitration tribunal amidst dispute with Cairn

Britain's main opposition Labour Party said it would push for a vote in parliament on Monday over the support of United States' plans to introduce a global minimum corporation tax rate.

World Business Watch: UK's opposition pushes for vote in support of US minimum corporation tax plan

Nigeria's Statistics Office said its economy grew 0.5% in the first quarter, lifted by higher crude oil production and oil prices, as activities gain momentum after a gradual easing of the Coronavirus lockdown.

World Business Watch: Nigeria's economy grows 0.5% in first quarter after lockdown eased

Hospitals in Japan's second largest city, Osaka, are running out of beds and ventilators under a large wave of new Coronavirus infections. Exhausted doctors warned of a "system collapse" and advised not to hold the Olympics this summer.

Japan: Medics warn against hosting Tokyo Olympics as COVID overwhelms Osaka hospitals

India's Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar arrived in New York on Monday to begin his 5-day United States visit, meeting senior United States officials and discussing COVID-related cooperation between the two countries.

Indian External Affairs Minister on COVID vaccine mission to the United States

The Wall Street Journal report revealed that three researchers from China's Wuhan Institute of Virology became sick in the autumn of 2019, "with symptoms of both COVID-19 and common seasonal illness", they sought hospital care.

The Wall Street Journal report some crucial insights into the origin of COVID-19

Members of George Floyd's family, and others who lost loved ones in police encounters, join the crowd for a march in Minneapolis, which was one of the series of events planned nationwide to mark the one-year anniversary of Floyd's death.

Minneapolis: Activists demand police reforms, ask 'one year of Floyd's death, what has changed?'

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko ordered a Ryanair flight heading for Lithuania carrying a young opposition blogger to land in Belarus on Sunday and detained him upon arrival, prompting Lithuania to call for a NATO response.

Belarus President forces Ryanair flight carrying prominent opposition journalists to land in Minsk

Tokyo is all set for Olympics even if on Sunday it reported 535 new cases of COVID-19, as the government is expanding the current state of emergency in the capital and other provinces.

Japan moves ahead for Tokyo Olympics amid concerns over new COVID-19 variants

A ceasefire between Israel and Hamas held into the third day as mediators spoke to all sides about extending the period of calm. With thousands now homeless in the strip and homes reduces to rubble, the question is who will help rebuild Gaza?

Israel-Palestine clashes| Gaza truce continues for third day

S. Jaishankar set to meet US Secy of State and UN Chief during 5-day US visit

Japan opened its first mass vaccination center on Monday, with only two months to speed up a vigilant COVID-19 vaccination program until the virus-postponed Tokyo Olympics.

Japan tries to ramp up its vaccine drive ahead of the Tokyo Olympics

Taiwan calls WHO 'indifference' to the health rights as it didn't get invite for crucial WHA meet

The report claimed that British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his fiancee Carrie Symonds sent a wedding invitation to family and friends for the July 30, 2022. The details of the couple's wedding venue are secretly preserved.

Report: UK PM Boris Johnson and his fiancee Carrie Symonds next Summer

Football is at war! 12 heavy-weight clubs have announced a 'money-spinning' #SuperLeague. Critics say this breakaway league will 'kill the game'. WION's Palki Sharma tells you all you need to know about the saga.

Gravitas: The 'Super League' saga

Russia says that jailed opposition leader Alexei Navalny's health is fine. But Navalny's doctors say he could die at any moment. Now, allies of Navalny have called for nationwide demonstrations. WION's Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Alexei Navalny 'could die any minute'

Iran and Saudi Arabia denied reports of a rare meeting between their officials in Baghdad. But multiple unnamed sources continued to stand by their reports of a secret meeting on the civil war in Yemen. Is the Iran-Saudi rivalry thawing? WION's Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Rare Iran-Saudi talks in Baghdad

EAM S. Jaishankar was in UAE this weekend, so was Pak Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi. What went down in Abu Dhabi? Are there signs of a thaw between New Delhi & Islamabad? WION's Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas | India & Pakistan: Signs of a thaw?

Pakistan is at war with itself. In the name of faith, thousands are running riot. Islamabad has launched a brutal crackdown. The streets are filled with shells & acid. There's complete collapse of law & order. WION's Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: Pakistan is at war with itself

After Europe, Brazil and Africa - The 'mutant variants' have struck Asia. Deadlier variants of the Wuhan virus are driving the second wave. Now, the Double Mutant has spread to more than 10 countries. WION's Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: 'Double mutant' now in at least 16 countries

Space exploration is all about the marvel of human capability. This was reflected in NASA's successful helicopter flight on Mars and India's Aryabhata satellite - launched 46 years ago on the same day. WION's Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: NASA flies a helicopter on Mars

Hospitals across European nation full of people struggling to breathe. France's COVID death toll has surpassed 100,000. Till date, over 5.2 Million has been reported of COVID-19 infection in France.

WION Fineprint: France learns from its past experience, battles another COVID-19 wave

The British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has cancelled his visit to India once again due to alarming COVID-19 cases across India. This meeting will be held online.

WION Fineprint: UK PM Boris Johnson cancels his India visit once again due to COVID

India has decided to expand its mega vaccination drive. Anyone over the age of 18 will be eligible to get the vaccine from May 01. India began its COVID-19 vaccination drive on January 16.

WION Fineprint: India opens COVID-19 vaccination for people over the age of 18

Saudi and Iranian officials held direct talks this month to ease tensions between the two rivals. A senior Iranian official and two regional sources said Washington worked to revive the 2015 nuclear deal with Tehran and end the Yemen war.

Your Story: Saudi-Iran talks arranged by Iraq's PM focus on Yemen

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