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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-is-terminating-its-relationship-with-the-who-trump-301939" hreflang="en">US is terminating its relationship with the WHO: Trump</a>

The United States terminated&nbsp;its relationship with the World Health Organization over the body's handling of the coronavirus pandemic. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-is-terminating-its-relationship-with-the-who-trump-301939">Read more</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/brazil-covid-19-death-toll-jumps-to-27878-surpasses-hard-hit-spain-301967" hreflang="en">Brazil COVID-19 death toll jumps to 27,878, surpasses hard-hit Spain</a>

Brazil's death toll due to novel coronavirus jumped to&nbsp;27,878, surpassing the toll of hard-hit Spain and making it the country with the fifth-highest number of fatalities. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/brazil-covid-19-death-toll-jumps-to-27878-surpasses-hard-hit-spain-301967">Read more</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/first-two-un-peacekeepers-die-after-contracting-coronavirus-302000" hreflang="en">First two UN peacekeepers die after contracting coronavirus</a>

Two peacekeepers of the United Nations in Mali have died from the coronavirus, officials said Friday. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/first-two-un-peacekeepers-die-after-contracting-coronavirus-302000">Read more</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/arrest-of-minneapolis-police-officer-fails-to-restore-peace-people-demand-justice-301948" hreflang="en">Arrest of Minneapolis police officer fails to restore peace; people demand justice</a>

Authorities had hoped Chauvin’s arrest would allay public anger and avert continued unrest. But defying an 8 p.m. curfew imposed by the mayor, about 500 demonstrators clashed anew Friday evening with riot police outside the battered Third Precinct building. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/arrest-of-minneapolis-police-officer-fails-to-restore-peace-people-demand-justice-301948">Read more</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/france-britain-and-germany-regret-us-end-to-iran-nuclear-waivers-301999" hreflang="en">France, Britain and Germany regret US end to Iran nuclear waivers</a>

France, Germany and Britain on Saturday criticised US' decision to end sanctions waivers allowing work on Iranian nuclear sites designed to prevent weapons development. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/france-britain-and-germany-regret-us-end-to-iran-nuclear-waivers-301999">Read more</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/spacexs-starship-rocket-prototype-explodes-during-test-301995" hreflang="en">SpaceX's Starship rocket prototype explodes during test</a>

A prototype of SpaceX’s upcoming heavy-lift rocket, Starship, exploded on Friday during ground tests in south&nbsp;Texas&nbsp;as Elon Musk’s space company pursued an aggressive development schedule to fly the launch vehicle for the first time. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/spacexs-starship-rocket-prototype-explodes-during-test-301995">Read more</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hong-kong-slams-trumps-move-to-end-citys-special-status-302036" hreflang="en">Hong Kong slams Trump's move to end city's special status</a>

Hong Kong officials have lashed out at US President Donald Trump for his move to strip the city of its special status in a bid to punish China for imposing national security law on the global financial hub. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hong-kong-slams-trumps-move-to-end-citys-special-status-302036">Read more</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-uk-rake-up-hong-kong-issue-at-unsc-months-after-china-raised-kashmir-301972" hreflang="en">US, UK rake up Hong Kong issue at UNSC, months after China raised Kashmir</a>

Months after China raised Kashmir issue at the behest of Pakistan at the United Nations Security Council informally, Hong Kong issue was raked up by US and UK at the council informally much to the chagrin of Bejing. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-uk-rake-up-hong-kong-issue-at-unsc-months-after-china-raised-kashmir-301972">Read more</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science-tech/novel-coronavirus-emerged-from-gene-shuffling-across-bats-pangolin-study-302005" hreflang="en">Novel coronavirus emerged from gene shuffling across bats, pangolin: Study</a>

Understanding the origins of the novel coronavirus -- SARS-CoV-2 -- is critical for deterring future zoonosis, discovering new drugs, and developing a vaccine. <a href="Novel coronavirus emerged from gene shuffling across bats, pangolin: Study">Read more</a>

US is terminating its relationship with the WHO: Trump The United States terminated its relationship with the World Health Organization over the body's handling of the coronavirus pandemic.

US is terminating its relationship with the WHO: Trump The United States terminated its relationship with the World Health Organization over the body's handling of the coronavirus pandemic. Read more Brazil COVID-19 death toll jumps to 27,878, surpasses hard-hit Spain Brazil's death toll due to novel coronavirus jumped to 27,878, surpassing the toll of hard-hit Spain and making it the country with the fifth-highest number of fatalities. Read more First two UN peacekeepers die after contracting coronavirus Two peacekeepers of the United Nations in Mali have died from the coronavirus, officials said Friday. Read more Arrest of Minneapolis police officer fails to restore peace; people demand justice Authorities had hoped Chauvin’s arrest would allay public anger and avert continued unrest. But defying an 8 p.m. curfew imposed by the mayor, about 500 demonstrators clashed anew Friday evening with riot police outside the battered Third Precinct building. Read more France, Britain and Germany regret US end to Iran nuclear waivers France, Germany and Britain on Saturday criticised US' decision to end sanctions waivers allowing work on Iranian nuclear sites designed to prevent weapons development. Read more SpaceX's Starship rocket prototype explodes during test A prototype of SpaceX’s upcoming heavy-lift rocket, Starship, exploded on Friday during ground tests in south Texas as Elon Musk’s space company pursued an aggressive development schedule to fly the launch vehicle for the first time. Read more Hong Kong slams Trump's move to end city's special status Hong Kong officials have lashed out at US President Donald Trump for his move to strip the city of its special status in a bid to punish China for imposing national security law on the global financial hub. Read more US, UK rake up Hong Kong issue at UNSC, months after China raised Kashmir Months after China raised Kashmir issue at the behest of Pakistan at the United Nations Security Council informally, Hong Kong issue was raked up by US and UK at the council informally much to the chagrin of Bejing. Read more Novel coronavirus emerged from gene shuffling across bats, pangolin: Study Understanding the origins of the novel coronavirus -- SARS-CoV-2 -- is critical for deterring future zoonosis, discovering new drugs, and developing a vaccine. Read more

Top 10 world news today: US terminates its ties with WHO, Brazil surpasses Spain and more

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-threatens-uk-with-countermeasures-over-easing-passport-rules-for-hong-kong-citizens-301852" hreflang="en">China threatens UK over easing passport rules for Hong Kong citizens</a>

China said today it reserves the right to take "corresponding countermeasures" after the UK government said it could offer Hong Kongers&nbsp;British&nbsp;citizenship if Beijing goes ahead with the national security law. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-threatens-uk-with-countermeasures-over-easing-passport-rules-for-hong-kong-citizens-301852">Read more</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/effective-track-and-trace-system-to-prevent-second-covid-19-wave-un-301842">Effective track-and-trace system to prevent second COVID-19 wave: UN</a>

An effective track-and-trace system will&nbsp;prevent second peak of the COVID-19 pandemic, save&nbsp;lives, and can&nbsp;reduce the number of working hours lost to illness by as much as 50 per cent, according to a major global study. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/effective-track-and-trace-system-to-prevent-second-covid-19-wave-un-301842">Read more</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-reports-highest-surge-in-covid-19-cases-in-nearly-two-months-301871" hreflang="en">Iran reports highest surge in COVID-19 cases in nearly two months</a>

Iran on Friday announced its highest number of new coronavirus infections in nearly two months and warned the Middle East's deadliest outbreak was worsening in some regions. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-reports-highest-surge-in-covid-19-cases-in-nearly-two-months-301871">Read more</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-records-highest-coronavirus-death-toll-in-24-hours-301813" hreflang="en">Russia records highest coronavirus death toll in 24 hours</a>

Russia on Friday recorded 232 deaths due to&nbsp;coronavirus&nbsp;even as President Putin prepares for World War-II celebrations in Moscow on June 24. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-records-highest-coronavirus-death-toll-in-24-hours-301813">Read more</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/global-coronavirus-cases-near-58-million-death-toll-rises-to-360412-301755" hreflang="en">Global coronavirus cases near 5.8 million, death toll rises to &nbsp;360,412</a>

Around 5.8 million cases of the new coronavirus have been officially declared in the world, more than two-thirds of them in Europe and the United States, according to a tally compiled by Johns Hopkins University. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/global-coronavirus-cases-near-58-million-death-toll-rises-to-360412-301755">Read more</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/south-korea-seeks-to-import-anti-viral-remdesivir-as-new-coronavirus-cases-emerge-301806" hreflang="en">South Korea seeks to import anti-viral remdesivir as new coronavirus cases emerge</a>

South Korean health authorities said on Friday they would request imports of Gilead Sciences Inc`s anti-viral drug remdesivir to treat COVID-19, as new outbreaks of the disease flare as social distancing restrictions are eased. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/south-korea-seeks-to-import-anti-viral-remdesivir-as-new-coronavirus-cases-emerge-301806">Read more</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/violence-grips-minneapolis-for-the-third-consecutive-night-301846">Violence grips Minneapolis for the third consecutive night</a>

A third night of vandalism gripped Minneapolis as people continued to protest over the death of an unarmed black man after a white police officer knelt on his neck as he lay on the ground following an arrest. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/violence-grips-minneapolis-for-the-third-consecutive-night-301846">Read more</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/twitter-attaches-disclaimer-to-trumps-minneapolis-tweet-for-glorifying-violence-301765" hreflang="en">Twitter attaches disclaimer to Trump's Minneapolis tweet for 'glorifying violence'</a>

Twitter on Friday said that one of US President Donald Trump's tweets on Minneapolis protests had breached its rules about "glorifying violence." <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/twitter-attaches-disclaimer-to-trumps-minneapolis-tweet-for-glorifying-violence-301765">Read more</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/beijing-rejects-trumps-offer-to-mediate-in-india-china-border-standoff-301794">Beijing rejects Trump's offer to mediate in India-China border standoff</a>

Beijing has rejected US President Donald Trump's offer to mediate or arbitrate between India and China to end their current border standoff. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/beijing-rejects-trumps-offer-to-mediate-in-india-china-border-standoff-301794">Read more</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/australian-court-orders-release-of-queens-letters-over-former-pm-whitlams-sacking-301879" hreflang="en">Australian court orders release of Queen's letters over former PM sacking</a>

Australia's top court has ordered the release of Queen Elizabeth II's correspondence about the 1975 sacking of democratically elected Prime Minister Gough Whitlam, which palace allies had battled to keep secret. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/australian-court-orders-release-of-queens-letters-over-former-pm-whitlams-sacking-301879">Read more</a>

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China threatens UK over easing passport rules for Hong Kong citizens China said today it reserves the right to take "corresponding countermeasures" after the UK government said it could offer Hong Kongers British citizenship if Beijing goes ahead with the national security law.

China threatens UK over easing passport rules for Hong Kong citizens China said today it reserves the right to take "corresponding countermeasures" after the UK government said it could offer Hong Kongers British citizenship if Beijing goes ahead with the national security law. Read more Effective track-and-trace system to prevent second COVID-19 wave: UN An effective track-and-trace system will prevent second peak of the COVID-19 pandemic, save lives, and can reduce the number of working hours lost to illness by as much as 50 per cent, according to a major global study. Read more Iran reports highest surge in COVID-19 cases in nearly two months Iran on Friday announced its highest number of new coronavirus infections in nearly two months and warned the Middle East's deadliest outbreak was worsening in some regions. Read more Russia records highest coronavirus death toll in 24 hours Russia on Friday recorded 232 deaths due to coronavirus even as President Putin prepares for World War-II celebrations in Moscow on June 24. Read more Global coronavirus cases near 5.8 million, death toll rises to 360,412 Around 5.8 million cases of the new coronavirus have been officially declared in the world, more than two-thirds of them in Europe and the United States, according to a tally compiled by Johns Hopkins University. Read more South Korea seeks to import anti-viral remdesivir as new coronavirus cases emerge South Korean health authorities said on Friday they would request imports of Gilead Sciences Inc`s anti-viral drug remdesivir to treat COVID-19, as new outbreaks of the disease flare as social distancing restrictions are eased. Read more Violence grips Minneapolis for the third consecutive night A third night of vandalism gripped Minneapolis as people continued to protest over the death of an unarmed black man after a white police officer knelt on his neck as he lay on the ground following an arrest. Read more Twitter attaches disclaimer to Trump's Minneapolis tweet for 'glorifying violence' Twitter on Friday said that one of US President Donald Trump's tweets on Minneapolis protests had breached its rules about "glorifying violence." Read more Beijing rejects Trump's offer to mediate in India-China border standoff Beijing has rejected US President Donald Trump's offer to mediate or arbitrate between India and China to end their current border standoff. Read more Australian court orders release of Queen's letters over former PM sacking Australia's top court has ordered the release of Queen Elizabeth II's correspondence about the 1975 sacking of democratically elected Prime Minister Gough Whitlam, which palace allies had battled to keep secret. Read more

Top 10 world news today: China warns UK, global COVID-19 cases and more

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hong-kong-security-law-undermines-one-country-two-systems-framework-say-us-uk-301635" hreflang="en">Hong Kong security law undermines one country, two systems framework, say US, UK</a>

The security law punishes secession, subversion and terrorism which has been fiercely criticised by Hong Kong residents leading to large scale protests.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/mandatory-divorce-cooling-off-period-meets-with-outrage-in-china-301628" hreflang="en">Mandatory divorce 'cooling-off' period meets with outrage in China</a>

China's divorce rate has increased steadily since 2003, when marriage laws were liberalised and as more women become financially independent.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-police-to-not-take-action-against-pm-johnsons-advisor-cummings-301610" hreflang="en">UK police to not take action against PM Johnson's advisor Cummings</a>

British police will not take an action against Prime Minister Boris Johnson's senior advisor Dominic Cummings, who breached the coronavirus lockdown weeks ago.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/germany-summons-russian-ambassador-over-parliament-hacking-row-301609" hreflang="en">Germany summons Russian ambassador over Parliament hacking row</a>

German Chancellor Merkel while making a statement in Parliament earlier had said earlier that her efforts to improve ties with Russia weren't made any easier due to Russian hacking.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/spain-will-not-stop-use-of-hcq-to-treat-covid-19-patients-unlike-other-european-nations-301593" hreflang="en">Spain will not stop use of HCQ to treat COVID-19 patients, unlike other European nations</a>

Several European nations, including France, Italy and Belgium, followed a World Health Organisation decision on Monday to pause a large trial of hydroxychloroquine due to safety concerns.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/easyjet-to-cut-4500-jobs-to-stay-competitive-after-coronavirus-crisis-301579" hreflang="en">EasyJet to cut 4,500 jobs to stay competitive after coronavirus crisis</a>

EasyJet, which employs more than 15,000 people in eight countries across Europe, is moving later than others in announcing job cuts as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/boeing-resumes-737-max-production-301577" hreflang="en">Boeing resumes 737 MAX production</a>

In a statement on Wednesday, Boeing also confirmed that the 737 programme will gradually ramp up production this year.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-to-invite-macron-for-military-parade-as-covid-19-death-toll-crosses-4000-301570" hreflang="en">Russia to invite Macron for military parade as COVID-19 death toll crosses 4,000</a>

Putin had&nbsp; given the go-ahead for the parade after announcing that the country had passed the coronavirus peak.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-and-china-take-their-fight-over-hong-kong-to-united-nations-301553" hreflang="en">US and China take their fight over Hong Kong to United Nations</a>

China has adopted the plan of imposing a new national security law on Hong Kong in the aftermath of last year's violent unrest that plunged the city into its deepest turmoil since returning to Chinese rule in 1997.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/fact-checking-doesnt-make-twitter-arbiter-of-truth-jack-dorseys-retort-to-donald-trump-301527" hreflang="en">Fact-checking doesn't make Twitter 'arbiter of truth': Jack Dorsey's retort to Donald Trump</a>

This comes in reply to Trump threatening Twitter with a big action that can come in the form of an executive order soon.

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Hong Kong security law undermines one country, two systems framework, say US, UK The security law punishes secession, subversion and terrorism which has been fiercely criticised by Hong Kong residents leading to large scale protests.

Hong Kong security law undermines one country, two systems framework, say US, UK The security law punishes secession, subversion and terrorism which has been fiercely criticised by Hong Kong residents leading to large scale protests. Mandatory divorce 'cooling-off' period meets with outrage in China China's divorce rate has increased steadily since 2003, when marriage laws were liberalised and as more women become financially independent. UK police to not take action against PM Johnson's advisor Cummings British police will not take an action against Prime Minister Boris Johnson's senior advisor Dominic Cummings, who breached the coronavirus lockdown weeks ago. Germany summons Russian ambassador over Parliament hacking row German Chancellor Merkel while making a statement in Parliament earlier had said earlier that her efforts to improve ties with Russia weren't made any easier due to Russian hacking. Spain will not stop use of HCQ to treat COVID-19 patients, unlike other European nations Several European nations, including France, Italy and Belgium, followed a World Health Organisation decision on Monday to pause a large trial of hydroxychloroquine due to safety concerns. EasyJet to cut 4,500 jobs to stay competitive after coronavirus crisis EasyJet, which employs more than 15,000 people in eight countries across Europe, is moving later than others in announcing job cuts as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. Boeing resumes 737 MAX production In a statement on Wednesday, Boeing also confirmed that the 737 programme will gradually ramp up production this year. Russia to invite Macron for military parade as COVID-19 death toll crosses 4,000 Putin had given the go-ahead for the parade after announcing that the country had passed the coronavirus peak. US and China take their fight over Hong Kong to United Nations China has adopted the plan of imposing a new national security law on Hong Kong in the aftermath of last year's violent unrest that plunged the city into its deepest turmoil since returning to Chinese rule in 1997. Fact-checking doesn't make Twitter 'arbiter of truth': Jack Dorsey's retort to Donald Trump This comes in reply to Trump threatening Twitter with a big action that can come in the form of an executive order soon.

Top 10 world news today: Hong Kong security law, Spain will continue using HCQ, and more

The world order is in great flux and fluidity. Major geopolitical shifts, redistribution of power and shifts, along with a more unilateralist the United States are all conspiring together to create patterns of the disorder. The impact is perhaps felt on multilateralism and the institutional matrix that supported it. The overall shift is not merely confined to one region but is almost global. 
 
For example, Brexit and its consequences and implications on the EU might be a case in point here. The arena where multilateralism appears to be most weakened is in the use of force- a prerogative of states kept in check and hedged by norms and institutions of multilateralism. All this is overlaid by an evolving but intense geopolitical competition whose main axes are the China United States Faultline (held by some to be a metaphor for the ‘East’-West’ conflict).

Against this backdrop, questions of searing resonance are: should multilateralism be jettisoned? Does it have value under the current fluid conditions? Is there an alternative to multilateralism?

In varying permutations and combinations, the concept and practice of multilateralism kept the peace, to indifferent and varying degrees after World War II. But it must be noted here that multilateralism was never perfect; states ceded some power to organisations like the United Nations for their own purposes and interests. However, even in this perfect form, multilateralism held peace- albeit tenuously and in relative terms. It was the pre-emptive war launched by the United States in 2002 that could be said to have broken the back of multilateralism. The United States, in its unipolar moment, signalled that it was the only game in town, so to speak and no one could place a check on its power and its use. Thus, was the norm on the use of force weakened considerably.

This momentous development was followed or even complemented by power diffusion, and thereby, power transitions that empowered states like China and Russia. Allied to other structural trends like globalisation, and the weakening of multilateralism, states increasingly began to flex their muscles- China in what it holds to be ‘its sphere of influence’ and Russia what it holds to be ‘its near abroad’- Ukraine and Georgia. These developments were coeval with the rise of populism and nativism in the West of which Brexit was a casualty.

If the drift of events continues then there is a noticeably clear and present danger of the world sliding into an ‘anarchic’ zone where there will be no restraints on states even to go to war. Complemented by intense geopolitical rivalries that are growing by the day, this presents a danger to world peace and security. By themselves, states being states will not be and remain at peace with each other, especially when national interest is defined in narrow terms. The only hedge against war and conflict then lies in multilateralism. The caveat here is that the norms undergirding multilateralism must be revitalized and strengthened. The question of jettisoning it then does not arise.

It may even be that under current conditions of fluidity, volatility and geopolitical competition, it is revitalised multilateralism that can salvage peace and world order. Consider a contrapuntal here. In the absence of norms and other restraints, the world and its major states will revert to a pure balance of power competition. While it is not entirely known what configuration of power will emerge, bipolar or multipolar, but what appears to be certain is that the main axis of conflict will be China and the United States, with China being the challenger power. If the Thucydides trap which states that when one great power challenges another, war inevitably results, holds, then China and the US are destined to go to war with each other. 
 
This war, if it ensues will be a catastrophic one that will throw the world backward by decades and will exact a human toll and suffering that will be immense. What would the antidote to this ugly eventuality? Revitalized multilateralism that speaks to the needs of the times is the answer.

The alternatives to multilateralism are too bleak to even countenance. One other alternative could have been leadership provided by the United States. But, post 2016, the country has been on a disruptive insurgent path paradoxically also into a curious kind of quasi isolationism. Moreover, the United States even if it had an appetite for providing leadership, this would be resisted by others. (The opportunity provided by the COVID 19 for ‘shared leadership’ between China and the United States has been adroitly squandered).

This then, by elimination, leaves room and scope open only for revitalised multilateralism. But, as happened in its 20th-century avatar, where leaders and great powers saw eye to eye on major issues and the need for norms and multilateralism thereof, will the leaders and great powers of the 21st century do the same? This is a billion-dollar question whose answer even though it looks bleak now lies in the mists of the future. 
 
&nbsp;(Disclaimer: The opinions expressed above are the personal views of the author and do not reflect the views of ZMCL)&nbsp; 
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The world order is in great flux and fluidity. Major geopolitical shifts, redistribution of power and shifts, along with a more unilateralist the United States are all conspiring together to create patterns of the disorder.

The world order is in great flux and fluidity. Major geopolitical shifts, redistribution of power and shifts, along with a more unilateralist the United States are all conspiring together to create patterns of the disorder. The impact is perhaps felt on multilateralism and the institutional matrix that supported it. The overall shift is not merely confined to one region but is almost global. For example, Brexit and its consequences and implications on the EU might be a case in point here. The arena where multilateralism appears to be most weakened is in the use of force- a prerogative of states kept in check and hedged by norms and institutions of multilateralism. All this is overlaid by an evolving but intense geopolitical competition whose main axes are the China United States Faultline (held by some to be a metaphor for the ‘East’-West’ conflict). Against this backdrop, questions of searing resonance are: should multilateralism be jettisoned? Does it have value under the current fluid conditions? Is there an alternative to multilateralism? In varying permutations and combinations, the concept and practice of multilateralism kept the peace, to indifferent and varying degrees after World War II. But it must be noted here that multilateralism was never perfect; states ceded some power to organisations like the United Nations for their own purposes and interests. However, even in this perfect form, multilateralism held peace- albeit tenuously and in relative terms. It was the pre-emptive war launched by the United States in 2002 that could be said to have broken the back of multilateralism. The United States, in its unipolar moment, signalled that it was the only game in town, so to speak and no one could place a check on its power and its use. Thus, was the norm on the use of force weakened considerably. This momentous development was followed or even complemented by power diffusion, and thereby, power transitions that empowered states like China and Russia. Allied to other structural trends like globalisation, and the weakening of multilateralism, states increasingly began to flex their muscles- China in what it holds to be ‘its sphere of influence’ and Russia what it holds to be ‘its near abroad’- Ukraine and Georgia. These developments were coeval with the rise of populism and nativism in the West of which Brexit was a casualty. If the drift of events continues then there is a noticeably clear and present danger of the world sliding into an ‘anarchic’ zone where there will be no restraints on states even to go to war. Complemented by intense geopolitical rivalries that are growing by the day, this presents a danger to world peace and security. By themselves, states being states will not be and remain at peace with each other, especially when national interest is defined in narrow terms. The only hedge against war and conflict then lies in multilateralism. The caveat here is that the norms undergirding multilateralism must be revitalized and strengthened. The question of jettisoning it then does not arise. It may even be that under current conditions of fluidity, volatility and geopolitical competition, it is revitalised multilateralism that can salvage peace and world order. Consider a contrapuntal here. In the absence of norms and other restraints, the world and its major states will revert to a pure balance of power competition. While it is not entirely known what configuration of power will emerge, bipolar or multipolar, but what appears to be certain is that the main axis of conflict will be China and the United States, with China being the challenger power. If the Thucydides trap which states that when one great power challenges another, war inevitably results, holds, then China and the US are destined to go to war with each other. This war, if it ensues will be a catastrophic one that will throw the world backward by decades and will exact a human toll and suffering that will be immense. What would the antidote to this ugly eventuality? Revitalized multilateralism that speaks to the needs of the times is the answer. The alternatives to multilateralism are too bleak to even countenance. One other alternative could have been leadership provided by the United States. But, post 2016, the country has been on a disruptive insurgent path paradoxically also into a curious kind of quasi isolationism. Moreover, the United States even if it had an appetite for providing leadership, this would be resisted by others. (The opportunity provided by the COVID 19 for ‘shared leadership’ between China and the United States has been adroitly squandered). This then, by elimination, leaves room and scope open only for revitalised multilateralism. But, as happened in its 20th-century avatar, where leaders and great powers saw eye to eye on major issues and the need for norms and multilateralism thereof, will the leaders and great powers of the 21st century do the same? This is a billion-dollar question whose answer even though it looks bleak now lies in the mists of the future. (Disclaimer: The opinions expressed above are the personal views of the author and do not reflect the views of ZMCL)

In multilateralism, lies the hope of world order, peace and security

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/who-raises-alarm-over-surge-in-coronavirus-cases-in-latin-america-301295" hreflang="en">WHO raises alarm over surge in coronavirus cases in Latin America</a>

The World Health Organization has raised&nbsp;alarm over surge of COVID-19 cases in Latin America,&nbsp;expressed concern Tuesday over signs the spread of the new virus is still accelerating. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/who-raises-alarm-over-surge-in-coronavirus-cases-in-latin-america-301295">Read more</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/global-coronavirus-cases-near-56-million-death-toll-rises-to-350509-301252" hreflang="en">Global coronavirus cases near 5.6 million, death toll rises to 350,509</a>

Around 5.6 million cases of the new coronavirus have been officially declared in the world, more than two-thirds of them in Europe and the United States, according to a tally compiled by Johns Hopkins University. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/global-coronavirus-cases-near-56-million-death-toll-rises-to-350509-301252">Read more</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/coronavirus-brazil-records-over-1000-daily-deaths-for-fourth-time-in-week-toll-stands-at-24512-301221">Coronavirus: Brazil records over 1,000 daily deaths for fourth time in week, toll stands at 24,512</a>

Brazil has recorded 1,039 deaths in 24 hours due to the novel coronavirus. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/coronavirus-brazil-records-over-1000-daily-deaths-for-fourth-time-in-week-toll-stands-at-24512-301221">Read more</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/france-stops-use-of-hydroxychloroquine-as-coronavirus-treatment-301306" hreflang="en">France stops use of hydroxychloroquine as coronavirus treatment</a>

After the World Health Organization(WHO) temporarily stopped the clinical trial of hydroxychloroquine for treatment of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/coronavirus-brazil-records-over-1000-daily-deaths-for-fourth-time-in-week-toll-stands-at-24512-301221">coronavirus</a>, the French government banned the treatment on Wednesday. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/france-stops-use-of-hydroxychloroquine-as-coronavirus-treatment-301306">Read more</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/european-union-to-unveil-a-mega-stimulus-package-to-recover-economy-301238" hreflang="en">European Union to unveil a mega stimulus package to recover economy</a>

The European Commission will unveil a mega stimulus plan on Wednesday that help EU's economy after being hit by the coronavirus pandemic. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/european-union-to-unveil-a-mega-stimulus-package-to-recover-economy-301238">Read more</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/twitter-fact-checks-trump-tweet-for-the-first-time-calls-it-unsubstantiated-301222" hreflang="en">Twitter fact-checks Trump tweet for the first time, calls it 'unsubstantiated'&nbsp;</a>

Twitter on Tuesday for the first time prompted readers to check the facts in tweets sent by US President Donald Trump and accused him of making false claims. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/twitter-fact-checks-trump-tweet-for-the-first-time-calls-it-unsubstantiated-301222">Read more</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/joe-biden-calls-trump-absolute-fool-for-not-wearing-face-mask-in-public-events-301261" hreflang="en">Joe Biden calls Trump 'absolute fool' for not wearing face mask in public events</a>

Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden on Tuesday called his Republican rival Donald Trump an "absolute fool" for not wearing a mask at a series of recent public events. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/joe-biden-calls-trump-absolute-fool-for-not-wearing-face-mask-in-public-events-301261">Read more</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/south-korea-authorities-trace-spike-in-new-cases-to-an-e-commerce-warehouse-301324" hreflang="en">South Korea: Authorities trace spike in new cases to an e-commerce warehouse</a>

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South Korea reported 40 new coronavirus cases on Wednesday, marking the biggest daily spike in 49 days as millions of children go back to school and authorities fight to contain an outbreak stemming from a stretched e-commerce warehouse. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/south-korea-authorities-trace-spike-in-new-cases-to-an-e-commerce-warehouse-301324">Read more</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hong-kong-police-arrest-300-as-thousands-protest-over-national-security-laws-301356" hreflang="en">Hong Kong: Police arrest 300 as thousands protest over national security laws</a>

Police in&nbsp;Hong&nbsp;Kong&nbsp;fired pepper pellets and made 300 arrests as thousands of people took to the streets on Wednesday to voice anger over national security legislation proposed by China, that has raised international alarm over freedoms in the city. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hong-kong-police-arrest-300-as-thousands-protest-over-national-security-laws-301356">Read more</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/youtube-says-removal-of-comments-against-chinese-communist-party-an-error-301236" hreflang="en">YouTube says removal of comments against Chinese Communist Party 'an error'</a>

Google-owned video service&nbsp;YouTube&nbsp;said Tuesday it was probing the&nbsp;removal of comments critical of the Chinese Communist Party from the video-sharing platform, saying the filtering appeared to be "an error". <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/youtube-says-removal-of-comments-against-chinese-communist-party-an-error-301236">Read more</a>

WHO raises alarm over surge in coronavirus cases in Latin America The World Health Organization has raised alarm over surge of COVID-19 cases in Latin America, expressed concern Tuesday over signs the spread of the new virus is still accelerating.

WHO raises alarm over surge in coronavirus cases in Latin America The World Health Organization has raised alarm over surge of COVID-19 cases in Latin America, expressed concern Tuesday over signs the spread of the new virus is still accelerating. Read more Global coronavirus cases near 5.6 million, death toll rises to 350,509 Around 5.6 million cases of the new coronavirus have been officially declared in the world, more than two-thirds of them in Europe and the United States, according to a tally compiled by Johns Hopkins University. Read more Coronavirus: Brazil records over 1,000 daily deaths for fourth time in week, toll stands at 24,512 Brazil has recorded 1,039 deaths in 24 hours due to the novel coronavirus. Read more France stops use of hydroxychloroquine as coronavirus treatment After the World Health Organization(WHO) temporarily stopped the clinical trial of hydroxychloroquine for treatment of coronavirus, the French government banned the treatment on Wednesday. Read more European Union to unveil a mega stimulus package to recover economy The European Commission will unveil a mega stimulus plan on Wednesday that help EU's economy after being hit by the coronavirus pandemic. Read more Twitter fact-checks Trump tweet for the first time, calls it 'unsubstantiated' Twitter on Tuesday for the first time prompted readers to check the facts in tweets sent by US President Donald Trump and accused him of making false claims. Read more Joe Biden calls Trump 'absolute fool' for not wearing face mask in public events Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden on Tuesday called his Republican rival Donald Trump an "absolute fool" for not wearing a mask at a series of recent public events. Read more South Korea: Authorities trace spike in new cases to an e-commerce warehouse South Korea reported 40 new coronavirus cases on Wednesday, marking the biggest daily spike in 49 days as millions of children go back to school and authorities fight to contain an outbreak stemming from a stretched e-commerce warehouse. Read more Hong Kong: Police arrest 300 as thousands protest over national security laws Police in Hong Kong fired pepper pellets and made 300 arrests as thousands of people took to the streets on Wednesday to voice anger over national security legislation proposed by China, that has raised international alarm over freedoms in the city. Read more YouTube says removal of comments against Chinese Communist Party 'an error' Google-owned video service YouTube said Tuesday it was probing the removal of comments critical of the Chinese Communist Party from the video-sharing platform, saying the filtering appeared to be "an error". Read more

Top 10 world news today: WHO raises alarm, global coronavirus toll and more

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/who-warns-of-second-wave-of-covid-19-as-global-cases-near-55-million-301123" hreflang="en">WHO warns of second wave of COVID-19 as global cases near 5.5 million</a>

Countries where coronavirus infections are declining could still face an "immediate second peak" if they let up too soon on measures to halt the outbreak, the World Health Organization said on Monday. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/who-warns-of-second-wave-of-covid-19-as-global-cases-near-55-million-301123">Read more</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/coronavirus-brazil-surpasses-the-united-states-in-terms-of-daily-death-toll-301046" hreflang="en">Coronavirus: Brazil surpasses the United States in terms of daily death toll</a>

Brazil has officially surpassed the United States in terms of the daily death toll. Bolsonaro's Brazil recorded &nbsp;807 deaths over the last 24 hours, whereas, 620 casualties were witnessed in the United States. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/coronavirus-brazil-surpasses-the-united-states-in-terms-of-daily-death-toll-301046">Read more</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/chinas-military-vows-to-uphold-national-sovereignty-as-hong-kong-protests-grow-301137" hreflang="en">China's military vows to uphold 'national sovereignty' as Hong Kong protests grow</a>

China’s military is ready and able to ''safeguard''&nbsp;Chinese sovereignty in Hong Kong, the commander of the city-based garrison has said. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/chinas-military-vows-to-uphold-national-sovereignty-as-hong-kong-protests-grow-301137">Read more</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israel-limits-coronavirus-phone-tracking-to-special-cases-after-privacy-concerns-301151" hreflang="en">Israel limits coronavirus phone tracking to 'special cases' after privacy concerns</a>

Israeli government has limited the&nbsp;security services' involvement of the involvement of the Shin Bet security service in locating coronavirus carriers using cell phones. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israel-limits-coronavirus-phone-tracking-to-special-cases-after-privacy-concerns-301151">Read more</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/coronavirus-pandemic-heightening-heatwave-health-risks-un-301159" hreflang="en">Coronavirus pandemic heightening heatwave health risks: UN</a>

The UN's weather agency warned Tuesday that COVID-19 would amplify the risks of what was expected to be a record-breaking hot summer in the northern hemisphere. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/coronavirus-pandemic-heightening-heatwave-health-risks-un-301159">Read more</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/smoke-from-australia-bushfires-linked-to-hundreds-of-deaths-301169" hreflang="en">Smoke from Australia bushfires linked to hundreds of deaths</a>

Smoke from the massive bushfires that hit Australia in the 2019-20 summer was linked to more than 445 deaths&nbsp;and more than 4,000 hospitalisations over several months, as per a government inquiry. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/smoke-from-australia-bushfires-linked-to-hundreds-of-deaths-301169">Read more</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/dutch-pm-mark-rutte-did-not-visit-dying-mother-due-to-covid-19-lockdown-301117" hreflang="en">Dutch PM Mark Rutte did not visit dying mother due to Covid-19 lockdown</a>

Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte was unable to meet his mother due to COVID-19 lockdown restrictions. Rutte on Monday announced the death of 96-year-old Mieke Rutte-Dilling in a home in The Hague on 13 May. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/dutch-pm-mark-rutte-did-not-visit-dying-mother-due-to-covid-19-lockdown-301117">Read more</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-company-novavax-to-conduct-human-trials-of-recombinant-vaccine-in-australia-301043">US company Novavax to conduct human trials of 'recombinant vaccine' in Australia</a>

An American biotechnology company has decided to begin their human trials of coronavirus vaccine in Australia. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-company-novavax-to-conduct-human-trials-of-recombinant-vaccine-in-australia-301043">Read more</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/greece-fears-border-standoff-with-turkey-over-migrants-return-301172" hreflang="en">Greece fears border standoff with Turkey over migrants' return</a>

Greece fears a fresh standoff on its border with&nbsp;Turkey&nbsp;after the Turkish foreign minister suggested migrants and refugees would shortly return to the frontier as the two countries emerge from coronavirus lockdowns. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/greece-fears-border-standoff-with-turkey-over-migrants-return-301172">Read more</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/nasa-and-spacex-brace-themselves-for-a-historic-launch-301086" hreflang="en">NASA and SpaceX brace themselves for a historic launch!</a>

Space X's Crew Dragon spacecraft is set to launch on Wednesday and will hover its course to the International Space Station (ISS). The rocket will host two NASA astronauts. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/nasa-and-spacex-brace-themselves-for-a-historic-launch-301086">Read more</a>

WHO warns of second wave of COVID-19 as global cases near 5.5 million Countries where coronavirus infections are declining could still face an "immediate second peak" if they let up too soon on measures to halt the outbreak, the World Health Organization said on Monday.

WHO warns of second wave of COVID-19 as global cases near 5.5 million Countries where coronavirus infections are declining could still face an "immediate second peak" if they let up too soon on measures to halt the outbreak, the World Health Organization said on Monday. Read more Coronavirus: Brazil surpasses the United States in terms of daily death toll Brazil has officially surpassed the United States in terms of the daily death toll. Bolsonaro's Brazil recorded 807 deaths over the last 24 hours, whereas, 620 casualties were witnessed in the United States. Read more China's military vows to uphold 'national sovereignty' as Hong Kong protests grow China’s military is ready and able to ''safeguard'' Chinese sovereignty in Hong Kong, the commander of the city-based garrison has said. Read more Israel limits coronavirus phone tracking to 'special cases' after privacy concerns Israeli government has limited the security services' involvement of the involvement of the Shin Bet security service in locating coronavirus carriers using cell phones. Read more Coronavirus pandemic heightening heatwave health risks: UN The UN's weather agency warned Tuesday that COVID-19 would amplify the risks of what was expected to be a record-breaking hot summer in the northern hemisphere. Read more Smoke from Australia bushfires linked to hundreds of deaths Smoke from the massive bushfires that hit Australia in the 2019-20 summer was linked to more than 445 deaths and more than 4,000 hospitalisations over several months, as per a government inquiry. Read more Dutch PM Mark Rutte did not visit dying mother due to Covid-19 lockdown Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte was unable to meet his mother due to COVID-19 lockdown restrictions. Rutte on Monday announced the death of 96-year-old Mieke Rutte-Dilling in a home in The Hague on 13 May. Read more US company Novavax to conduct human trials of 'recombinant vaccine' in Australia An American biotechnology company has decided to begin their human trials of coronavirus vaccine in Australia. Read more Greece fears border standoff with Turkey over migrants' return Greece fears a fresh standoff on its border with Turkey after the Turkish foreign minister suggested migrants and refugees would shortly return to the frontier as the two countries emerge from coronavirus lockdowns. Read more NASA and SpaceX brace themselves for a historic launch! Space X's Crew Dragon spacecraft is set to launch on Wednesday and will hover its course to the International Space Station (ISS). The rocket will host two NASA astronauts. Read more

Top 10 world news today: WHO warns of second wave, Brazil surpasses US and more

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/japan-lifts-coronavirus-emergency-as-cases-decline-300925" hreflang="en">Japan lifts coronavirus emergency as cases decline</a>

Japan PM Shinzo Abe today lifted the state of emergency in the country which was imposed to combat the&nbsp;coronavirus&nbsp;pandemic&nbsp;after decline in the number of cases. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/japan-lifts-coronavirus-emergency-as-cases-decline-300925">Read more</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/if-us-insists-on-hurting-us-will-have-to-take-necessary-measures-china-300946" hreflang="en">If US insists on hurting us, will have to take necessary measures: China</a>

China's foreign ministry said that "if the&nbsp;US&nbsp;insists on hurting China's interests, China will have to take every necessary measure to counter and oppose this." <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/if-us-insists-on-hurting-us-will-have-to-take-necessary-measures-china-300946">Read more</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/brazil-records-second-highest-covid-19-cases-as-bolsonaro-downplays-it-as-little-flu-300970" hreflang="en">Brazil records second highest COVID-19 cases as Bolsonaro downplays it</a>

Brazil now has the second-most reported cases of coronavirus in the world, surpassing Russia. With 363,211 cases, Brazil has become the latest epicentre of the virus. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/brazil-records-second-highest-covid-19-cases-as-bolsonaro-downplays-it-as-little-flu-300970">Read more</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-bars-travel-from-brazil-a-new-pandemic-hotspot-white-house-300817" hreflang="en">Trump bars travel from Brazil, a new pandemic hotspot: White House</a>

President Donald Trump on Sunday suspended travel from Brazil, which has emerged as a major new hotspot in the coronavirus pandemic, the White House said. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-bars-travel-from-brazil-a-new-pandemic-hotspot-white-house-300817">Read more</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/global-covid-19-cases-surge-past-54-million-death-toll-over-34-lakh-300843" hreflang="en">Global covid-19 cases surge past 5.4 million, death toll over 3.4 lakh</a>

The overall number of global coronavirus cases has surpassed the 5.4 million mark, while the deaths increased to 345,064. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/global-covid-19-cases-surge-past-54-million-death-toll-over-34-lakh-300843">Read more</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/sweden-reports-4000-coronavirus-deaths-amid-reports-of-soft-approach-300977">Sweden reports 4,000 coronavirus deaths amid reports of 'soft approach'</a>

Sweden reported over 4,000 deaths due to&nbsp;coronavirus&nbsp;amid&nbsp;reports of "soft approach"&nbsp;towards the pandemic with several European countries imposing stringent lockdowns. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/sweden-reports-4000-coronavirus-deaths-amid-reports-of-soft-approach-300977">Read more</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/rare-event-bizarre-weather-leaves-50000-australian-homes-without-electricity-300905" hreflang="en">'Rare event': Bizarre weather leaves 50,000 Australian homes without electricity</a>

Over 50,000 homes in Western Australia have no electricity owing to the wild weather battering the country for a second day in a row. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/rare-event-bizarre-weather-leaves-50000-australian-homes-without-electricity-300905">Read more</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/taiwan-will-provide-necessary-assistance-to-protesters-in-hong-kong-300913" hreflang="en">Taiwan will provide 'necessary assistance' to protesters in Hong Kong</a>

As Hong Kong erupts into protest mode again to counter China’s national security law for the city, Taiwan has pledged support to the people of Hong Kong. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/taiwan-will-provide-necessary-assistance-to-protesters-in-hong-kong-300913">Read more</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/boris-johnsons-top-aide-cummings-to-face-police-investigation-as-pressure-mounts-300948" hreflang="en">Boris Johnson's top aide Cummings to face police investigation as pressure mounts</a><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/brazil-records-second-highest-covid-19-cases-as-bolsonaro-downplays-it-as-little-flu-300970" hreflang="en">s 'little flu'</a>

British Prime Minister's adviser&nbsp;Dominic Cummings will face a&nbsp;police investigation under health laws over a claim that he breached self-isolation rules in north-east England, after a weekend of mounting pressure to sack him. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/boris-johnsons-top-aide-cummings-to-face-police-investigation-as-pressure-mounts-300948">Read more</a>

Japan lifts coronavirus emergency as cases decline Japan PM Shinzo Abe today lifted the state of emergency in the country which was imposed to combat the coronavirus pandemic after decline in the number of cases.

Japan lifts coronavirus emergency as cases decline Japan PM Shinzo Abe today lifted the state of emergency in the country which was imposed to combat the coronavirus pandemic after decline in the number of cases. Read more If US insists on hurting us, will have to take necessary measures: China China's foreign ministry said that "if the US insists on hurting China's interests, China will have to take every necessary measure to counter and oppose this." Read more Brazil records second highest COVID-19 cases as Bolsonaro downplays it Brazil now has the second-most reported cases of coronavirus in the world, surpassing Russia. With 363,211 cases, Brazil has become the latest epicentre of the virus. Read more Trump bars travel from Brazil, a new pandemic hotspot: White House President Donald Trump on Sunday suspended travel from Brazil, which has emerged as a major new hotspot in the coronavirus pandemic, the White House said. Read more Global covid-19 cases surge past 5.4 million, death toll over 3.4 lakh The overall number of global coronavirus cases has surpassed the 5.4 million mark, while the deaths increased to 345,064. Read more Sweden reports 4,000 coronavirus deaths amid reports of 'soft approach' Sweden reported over 4,000 deaths due to coronavirus amid reports of "soft approach" towards the pandemic with several European countries imposing stringent lockdowns. Read more 'Rare event': Bizarre weather leaves 50,000 Australian homes without electricity Over 50,000 homes in Western Australia have no electricity owing to the wild weather battering the country for a second day in a row. Read more Taiwan will provide 'necessary assistance' to protesters in Hong Kong As Hong Kong erupts into protest mode again to counter China’s national security law for the city, Taiwan has pledged support to the people of Hong Kong. Read more Boris Johnson's top aide Cummings to face police investigation as pressure mountss 'little flu' British Prime Minister's adviser Dominic Cummings will face a police investigation under health laws over a claim that he breached self-isolation rules in north-east England, after a weekend of mounting pressure to sack him. Read more

Top 10 world news today: Japan lifts emergency, China warns US and more

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/tear-gas-fired-at-hong-kong-security-law-protestors-300772">Tear gas fired at Hong Kong security law protestors</a>

Chants of "Hong Kong independence, the only way out," and other slogans echoed through the streets. Police declared the protest illegal and ordered people to disperse before firing tear gas at them.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/taliban-announces-three-day-ceasefire-during-the-holidays-of-eid-al-fitr-with-government-300674">Taliban announces three-day ceasefire during the holidays of Eid al-Fitr with government</a>

The ceasefire will begin on Sunday and has come as a positive move following a bloody battle against Afghan forces after the agreement was signed with the United States.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/kim-jong-un-wants-to-increase-north-koreas-nuclear-war-deterrence-says-report-300739">Kim Jong Un wants to increase North Korea's nuclear war deterrence, says report</a>

Kim presided over a meeting of the Workers' Party of Korea Central Military Commission (CMC), according to state news agency KCNA.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/pakistan/world-bank-approves-usd-500-million-loan-for-pakistan-300736">World Bank approves USD 500 million loan for Pakistan</a>

Political risks are high because COVID-19 response adds uncertainty to the relations among the federating units

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/south-korean-man-confesses-to-hwaseong-murders-wont-be-prosecuted-300756">South Korean man confesses to Hwaseong murders; won't be prosecuted</a>

The man, who is in his 50s, is already serving a life sentence in the prison for raping and killing a younger sister of his wife.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/donald-trump-goes-to-play-golf-as-us-nears-100000-deaths-due-to-covid-19-300692">Donald Trump goes to play golf as US nears 100,000 deaths due to COVID-19</a>

A photo resurfaced of Donald Trump wearing typical golf wear of white polo shirt and white baseball cap and was seen departing the White House.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/pressure-mounts-on-britain-pm-aide-to-quit-amid-more-lockdown-breach-claims-300754">Pressure mounts on Britain PM aide to quit amid more lockdown breach claims</a>

Cummings denies a breach of the coronavirus rules, saying he needed childcare help after his wife also developed COVID-19 symptoms and they drove to Durham to stay in a separate building at his parents' property.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/covid-19-impact-concern-over-possible-resurgence-of-vaccine-preventable-diseases-among-children-300763">COVID-19 impact: Concern over possible resurgence of vaccine-preventable diseases among children</a>

A report brought out by the World Health Organisation said that world over at least 80 million children under the age of one year are at risk of diseases like diphtheria, measles and polio as COVID-19 outbreak disrupted routine vaccination efforts.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/adolf-hitlers-rumoured-alligator-dies-in-moscow-300749">Adolf Hitler's 'rumoured' alligator dies in Moscow</a>

The alligator, named Saturn, was about 84 years old when he died on Friday.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/oxfords-covid-19-vaccine-trial-has-50-chance-of-success-says-project-leader-300677">Oxford's COVID-19 vaccine trial has 50% chance of success, says project leader</a>

The experimental vaccine, known as ChAdOx1 nCoV-19, is one of the front-runners in the global race to provide protection against the new coronavirus which seems to be fading rapidly in Britain.

Tear gas fired at Hong Kong security law protestors Chants of "Hong Kong independence, the only way out," and other slogans echoed through the streets. Police declared the protest illegal and ordered people to disperse before firing tear gas at them.

Tear gas fired at Hong Kong security law protestors Chants of "Hong Kong independence, the only way out," and other slogans echoed through the streets. Police declared the protest illegal and ordered people to disperse before firing tear gas at them. Taliban announces three-day ceasefire during the holidays of Eid al-Fitr with government The ceasefire will begin on Sunday and has come as a positive move following a bloody battle against Afghan forces after the agreement was signed with the United States. Kim Jong Un wants to increase North Korea's nuclear war deterrence, says report Kim presided over a meeting of the Workers' Party of Korea Central Military Commission (CMC), according to state news agency KCNA. World Bank approves USD 500 million loan for Pakistan Political risks are high because COVID-19 response adds uncertainty to the relations among the federating units South Korean man confesses to Hwaseong murders; won't be prosecuted The man, who is in his 50s, is already serving a life sentence in the prison for raping and killing a younger sister of his wife. Donald Trump goes to play golf as US nears 100,000 deaths due to COVID-19 A photo resurfaced of Donald Trump wearing typical golf wear of white polo shirt and white baseball cap and was seen departing the White House. Pressure mounts on Britain PM aide to quit amid more lockdown breach claims Cummings denies a breach of the coronavirus rules, saying he needed childcare help after his wife also developed COVID-19 symptoms and they drove to Durham to stay in a separate building at his parents' property. COVID-19 impact: Concern over possible resurgence of vaccine-preventable diseases among children A report brought out by the World Health Organisation said that world over at least 80 million children under the age of one year are at risk of diseases like diphtheria, measles and polio as COVID-19 outbreak disrupted routine vaccination efforts. Adolf Hitler's 'rumoured' alligator dies in Moscow The alligator, named Saturn, was about 84 years old when he died on Friday. Oxford's COVID-19 vaccine trial has 50% chance of success, says project leader The experimental vaccine, known as ChAdOx1 nCoV-19, is one of the front-runners in the global race to provide protection against the new coronavirus which seems to be fading rapidly in Britain.

Top 10 world news today: Tear gas fired at Hong Kong protestors, Israel PM Netanyahu's corruption trial and more

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/white-house-press-secretary-reveals-a-little-too-much-trumps-bank-details-300605">White House press secretary reveals a little too much -- Trump's bank details</a>

As McEnany held the cheque to show it to the reporters on Friday, it not only had the USD 100,000 amount to be given to the HHS but also displayed the president's private bank account and routing numbers.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-successfully-tests-a-laser-weapon-that-can-destroy-aircraft-mid-flight-300564">US successfully tests a laser weapon that can destroy aircraft mid-flight</a>

The Navy, in a statement on Friday, said lasers, which it calls directed energy weapons (DEW), can be effective defences against drones or armed small boats.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/cyclone-amphan-loss-estimated-at-rs-1-trillion-in-india-300577">Cyclone Amphan loss estimated at Rs 1 trillion in India</a>

Neighbouring Bangladesh, which also fell in Cyclone Amphan's path on Wednesday, said it had suffered a loss of 11 billion taka ($130 million). But this could rise, government officials said.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-clears-way-for-new-arms-sale-to-uae-despite-evidence-it-violated-previous-deal-300634">US clears way for new arms sale to UAE despite evidence it violated previous deal</a>

Under the UAE and Saudi Arabia's arms sales agreements with the US, American-made MRAPs are considered "proprietary technology," which neither party is supposed to let out of its control.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-president-xi-jinping-makes-high-stakes-power-play-in-move-to-subdue-hong-kong-300637">China President Xi Jinping makes high-stakes power play in move to subdue Hong Kong</a>

The proposal for new legislation is expected to be passed on May 28 by the National People's Congress, though it remains unclear how and when exactly Hong Kong will bring it into effect.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science-tech/thailand-begins-coronavirus-vaccine-trials-on-monkeys-300660">Thailand begins coronavirus vaccine trials on monkeys</a>

Thailand announced on Wednesday that it was developing a vaccine - one of at least 100 potential vaccines in the works worldwide - and hoped to have it into production by next year.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/pakistan/black-box-recovered-from-pakistan-airplane-crash-site-300652">Black box recovered from Pakistan airplane crash site</a>

The data recorder was retrieved from the crash site in the southern Pakistani city of Karachi on Saturday, according to PIA spokesman Abdullah Khan.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-to-attend-nasa-astronaut-launch-in-florida-on-wednesday-300648">Trump to attend NASA astronaut launch in Florida on Wednesday</a>

It will be the first time since the space shuttle programme ended in 2011 that US astronauts will launch into space aboard an American rocket from American soil.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/cummings-did-not-break-any-rules-uk-pm-office-resists-calls-to-take-action-over-lockdown-drive-300593">Cummings did not break any rules: UK PM office resists calls to take action over lockdown drive</a>

'At no stage was he or his family spoken to by the police about this matter, as is being reported. His actions were in line with coronavirus guidelines,' official stated.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/more-than-40-test-positive-for-coronavirus-after-frankfurt-church-service-300636">More than 40 test positive for coronavirus after Frankfurt church service</a>

The service took place on May 10 at a Baptist church. It's being said the church did not violate official guidelines aimed at containing the spread of the virus.

White House press secretary reveals a little too much -- Trump's bank details As McEnany held the cheque to show it to the reporters on Friday, it not only had the USD 100,000 amount to be given to the HHS but also displayed the president's private bank account and routing numbers.

White House press secretary reveals a little too much -- Trump's bank details As McEnany held the cheque to show it to the reporters on Friday, it not only had the USD 100,000 amount to be given to the HHS but also displayed the president's private bank account and routing numbers. US successfully tests a laser weapon that can destroy aircraft mid-flight The Navy, in a statement on Friday, said lasers, which it calls directed energy weapons (DEW), can be effective defences against drones or armed small boats. Cyclone Amphan loss estimated at Rs 1 trillion in India Neighbouring Bangladesh, which also fell in Cyclone Amphan's path on Wednesday, said it had suffered a loss of 11 billion taka ($130 million). But this could rise, government officials said. US clears way for new arms sale to UAE despite evidence it violated previous deal Under the UAE and Saudi Arabia's arms sales agreements with the US, American-made MRAPs are considered "proprietary technology," which neither party is supposed to let out of its control. China President Xi Jinping makes high-stakes power play in move to subdue Hong Kong The proposal for new legislation is expected to be passed on May 28 by the National People's Congress, though it remains unclear how and when exactly Hong Kong will bring it into effect. Thailand begins coronavirus vaccine trials on monkeys Thailand announced on Wednesday that it was developing a vaccine - one of at least 100 potential vaccines in the works worldwide - and hoped to have it into production by next year. Black box recovered from Pakistan airplane crash site The data recorder was retrieved from the crash site in the southern Pakistani city of Karachi on Saturday, according to PIA spokesman Abdullah Khan. Trump to attend NASA astronaut launch in Florida on Wednesday It will be the first time since the space shuttle programme ended in 2011 that US astronauts will launch into space aboard an American rocket from American soil. Cummings did not break any rules: UK PM office resists calls to take action over lockdown drive 'At no stage was he or his family spoken to by the police about this matter, as is being reported. His actions were in line with coronavirus guidelines,' official stated. More than 40 test positive for coronavirus after Frankfurt church service The service took place on May 10 at a Baptist church. It's being said the church did not violate official guidelines aimed at containing the spread of the virus.

Top 10 world news today: Trump's bank details made public, US tests laser weapon and more

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/pakistan-airways-flight-crashes-in-residential-area-in-karachi-several-houses-damaged-300405">Pakistan airways flight crashes in residential area in Karachi; several houses damaged</a>

Pakistan's aviation authority said that over hundred people were on board the flight. The passenger aircraft crashed in Karachi's suburb destroying several houses and damaging cars.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-asks-nation-based-employees-of-chinese-state-media-to-share-personal-details-300404">US asks nation-based employees of Chinese state media to share personal details</a>

The United States had earlier this year marked five Chinese state media outlets, including CGTN, as Foreign Missions -- as extensions of Beijing's government.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/open-skies-treaty-european-nations-regret-us-pull-out-express-concern-on-russias-role-300422">Open Skies treaty: European nations 'regret' US pull out, express concern on Russia's role</a>

US President Trump had blamed Russia for not adhering to the treaty. "Russia did not adhere to the treaty," Trump said, adding, "so until they adhere, we will pull out."

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/covid-19-russia-reports-highest-death-toll-in-24-hours-as-infections-dip-300396">COVID-19: Russia reports highest death toll in 24 hours as infections dip</a>

Russian authorities reported 8,894 new coronavirus cases in a single day with the death toll climbing to 3,249.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/khashoggis-family-forgives-killers-paving-way-to-legal-reprieve-300418">Khashoggi's family forgives killers, paving way to legal reprieve</a>

Saudi Arabia follows Islamic law, and hence, forgiveness from a victim's family in cases of murder can allow for a formal pardon.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/north-korean-regime-confesses-kim-jong-un-cannot-magically-disappear-300331">North Korean regime confesses Kim Jong-un cannot 'magically disappear'</a>

On Thursday, an official at South Korea's unification ministry said that the current regime's trend of demystification is "noteworthy".

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/volkswagen-apologises-for-car-ad-with-racist-overtones-300407">Volkswagen apologises for car ad with racist overtones</a>

The ten-second spot posted on Instagram and Twitter shows a massive white hand pushing a black man away from a new yellow Volkswagen Golf 8 parked on the street.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/mosques-in-saudi-arabia-uae-to-remain-closed-for-eid-prayers-300424">Mosques in Saudi Arabia, UAE to remain closed for Eid prayers</a>

Saudi Islamic Affairs Minister Abdullatif al-Sheikh gave instructions to not have Eid prayers in mosques.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/pakistan-continues-to-support-taliban-pentagon-report-300352">Pakistan continues to support Taliban: Pentagon report</a>

The report, which was issued on May 19, comes at a time when the US special envoy for Afghanistan reconciliation Zalmay Khalilzad has called on India to hold direct talks with the Taliban.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-approves-arms-worth-deal-worth-180-million-with-taiwan-300313">US approves arms worth deal worth $180 million with Taiwan</a>

The US State Department authorised a sale of eighteen MK-48 Mod6 Advanced Technology Heavy Weight Torpedoes and related equipment for an estimated cost of $180 million, according to the Defense Security Cooperation Agency.

Pakistan airways flight crashes in residential area in Karachi; several houses damaged Pakistan's aviation authority said that over hundred people were on board the flight.

Pakistan airways flight crashes in residential area in Karachi; several houses damaged Pakistan's aviation authority said that over hundred people were on board the flight. The passenger aircraft crashed in Karachi's suburb destroying several houses and damaging cars. US asks nation-based employees of Chinese state media to share personal details The United States had earlier this year marked five Chinese state media outlets, including CGTN, as Foreign Missions -- as extensions of Beijing's government. Open Skies treaty: European nations 'regret' US pull out, express concern on Russia's role US President Trump had blamed Russia for not adhering to the treaty. "Russia did not adhere to the treaty," Trump said, adding, "so until they adhere, we will pull out." COVID-19: Russia reports highest death toll in 24 hours as infections dip Russian authorities reported 8,894 new coronavirus cases in a single day with the death toll climbing to 3,249. Khashoggi's family forgives killers, paving way to legal reprieve Saudi Arabia follows Islamic law, and hence, forgiveness from a victim's family in cases of murder can allow for a formal pardon. North Korean regime confesses Kim Jong-un cannot 'magically disappear' On Thursday, an official at South Korea's unification ministry said that the current regime's trend of demystification is "noteworthy". Volkswagen apologises for car ad with racist overtones The ten-second spot posted on Instagram and Twitter shows a massive white hand pushing a black man away from a new yellow Volkswagen Golf 8 parked on the street. Mosques in Saudi Arabia, UAE to remain closed for Eid prayers Saudi Islamic Affairs Minister Abdullatif al-Sheikh gave instructions to not have Eid prayers in mosques. Pakistan continues to support Taliban: Pentagon report The report, which was issued on May 19, comes at a time when the US special envoy for Afghanistan reconciliation Zalmay Khalilzad has called on India to hold direct talks with the Taliban. US approves arms worth deal worth $180 million with Taiwan The US State Department authorised a sale of eighteen MK-48 Mod6 Advanced Technology Heavy Weight Torpedoes and related equipment for an estimated cost of $180 million, according to the Defense Security Cooperation Agency.

Top 10 world news today: Pakistan Airways plane crashes, COVID-19 deaths in Russia & more

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/britain-begins-hydroxychloroquine-trial-to-test-coronavirus-prevention-300216" hreflang="en">Britain begins hydroxychloroquine trial to test coronavirus prevention</a>

Over 130 UK frontline healthcare workers have lost their lives from COVID-19 and the new study will test if hydroxychloroquine/chloroquine can be used to effectively protect these frontline warriors.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/fighting-coronavirus-smart-bands-come-to-the-rescue-300207" hreflang="en">Fighting coronavirus: Smart bands come to the rescue</a>

The coronavirus pandemic is changing the way smart wearables are designed.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/three-killed-eight-injured-in-stampede-during-coronavirus-aid-distribution-in-sri-lanka-300201" hreflang="en">Three killed, eight injured in stampede during coronavirus aid distribution in Sri Lanka</a>

The Muslim businessman was distributing Rs 5,000 to each person in the gathering, who lost their livelihood in the coronavirus crisis, to mark the 27th day of the Ramzan fast.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/over-10000-iranian-health-workers-infected-with-coronavirus-say-media-reports-300187" hreflang="en">Over 10,000 Iranian health workers infected with coronavirus, say media reports</a>

The Health Ministry said in April that over 100 health workers had died of COVID-19.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-secures-300-million-doses-of-potential-astrazeneca-coronavirus-vaccine-300182" hreflang="en">US secures 300 million doses of potential AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine</a>

After demands by President Donald Trump, the US Department of Health agreed to provide up to $1.2 billion to accelerate AstraZeneca's vaccine development and secure 300 million doses of the vaccines for the United States.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/top-physician-fauci-stops-appearing-on-tv-as-us-moves-to-reopen-economy-300174" hreflang="en">Top physician Fauci stops appearing on TV as US moves to reopen economy</a>

Fauci, the head of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases,&nbsp;had regularly been appearing on national news programmes to update people on the country's fight against the virus.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russian-army-opens-quarantine-facility-in-siberia-goldmine-after-workers-detected-with-coronavirus-300192" hreflang="en">Russian army opens quarantine facility in Siberia goldmine after workers detected with coronavirus</a>

According to the mining company, 900 workers tested positive with the virus out of which 400 were confirmed by with health officials.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-may-lose-in-a-landslide-because-of-economic-downturn-election-model-predicts-300165" hreflang="en">Trump may lose in a landslide because of economic downturn, election model predicts</a>

The GDP is collapsing, and history shows that dreadful economic trends like these spell doom for sitting presidents seeking reelection.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/chinese-president-xi-jinping-offers-to-send-experts-team-to-bangladesh-to-fight-covid-19-300163" hreflang="en">Chinese President Xi Jinping offers to send experts team to Bangladesh to fight Covid-19</a>

In a telephone conversation with Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, Xi said that China stands ready to work with Bangladesh.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hong-kongs-treatment-of-activists-making-autonomy-assessment-more-difficult-says-pompeo-300146" hreflang="en">Hong Kong's treatment of activists making autonomy assessment more difficult, says Pompeo</a>

Pompeo said pro-democracy lawmakers had been 'manhandled'&nbsp;this week while trying to stop what he characterized as procedural irregularity by pro-Beijing legislators.

Britain begins hydroxychloroquine trial to test coronavirus prevention Over 130 UK frontline healthcare workers have lost their lives from COVID-19 and the new study will test if hydroxychloroquine/chloroquine can be used to effectively protect these frontline warriors.

Britain begins hydroxychloroquine trial to test coronavirus prevention Over 130 UK frontline healthcare workers have lost their lives from COVID-19 and the new study will test if hydroxychloroquine/chloroquine can be used to effectively protect these frontline warriors. Fighting coronavirus: Smart bands come to the rescue The coronavirus pandemic is changing the way smart wearables are designed. Three killed, eight injured in stampede during coronavirus aid distribution in Sri Lanka The Muslim businessman was distributing Rs 5,000 to each person in the gathering, who lost their livelihood in the coronavirus crisis, to mark the 27th day of the Ramzan fast. Over 10,000 Iranian health workers infected with coronavirus, say media reports The Health Ministry said in April that over 100 health workers had died of COVID-19. US secures 300 million doses of potential AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine After demands by President Donald Trump, the US Department of Health agreed to provide up to $1.2 billion to accelerate AstraZeneca's vaccine development and secure 300 million doses of the vaccines for the United States. Top physician Fauci stops appearing on TV as US moves to reopen economy Fauci, the head of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, had regularly been appearing on national news programmes to update people on the country's fight against the virus. Russian army opens quarantine facility in Siberia goldmine after workers detected with coronavirus According to the mining company, 900 workers tested positive with the virus out of which 400 were confirmed by with health officials. Trump may lose in a landslide because of economic downturn, election model predicts The GDP is collapsing, and history shows that dreadful economic trends like these spell doom for sitting presidents seeking reelection. Chinese President Xi Jinping offers to send experts team to Bangladesh to fight Covid-19 In a telephone conversation with Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, Xi said that China stands ready to work with Bangladesh. Hong Kong's treatment of activists making autonomy assessment more difficult, says Pompeo Pompeo said pro-democracy lawmakers had been 'manhandled' this week while trying to stop what he characterized as procedural irregularity by pro-Beijing legislators.

Top 10 world news today: AstraZeneca's vaccine, COVID-19 in Russian gold mine and more

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science-tech/new-cluster-of-cases-shows-coronavirus-may-be-mutating-299964" hreflang="en">New cluster of cases shows coronavirus may be mutating</a>

Scientists, however, are still doubtful over this delayed onset. Few believe the differences Chinese doctors are seeing could be due to the fact that they’re able to observe patients more thoroughly and from an earlier stage than in Wuhan.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/singapore-slammed-for-death-sentence-via-zoom-app-299954" hreflang="en">Singapore slammed for death sentence via Zoom app</a>

Rights groups have criticised the use of video-calls for capital punishment verdicts, including a case in Nigeria earlier this month.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science-tech/nasa-finds-evidence-of-parallel-universe-where-time-runs-backward-299949" hreflang="en">NASA finds evidence of parallel universe where time runs backward</a>

And if there are any inhabitants of a possible parallel universe, they’d consider this universe the backward one.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-president-donald-trump-views-highest-covid-19-cases-as-badge-of-honour-299947" hreflang="en">US President Donald Trump views highest COVID-19 cases as 'Badge of Honour'</a>

"So when we have a lot of cases, I don't look at that as a bad thing, I look at that as, in a certain respect, as being a good thing because it means our testing is much better."

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/no-guidelines-for-content-that-goes-against-china-tiktok-to-wion-299931" hreflang="en">No guidelines for content that goes against China: TikTok to Wion</a>

In an apparent clarification to Wion, TikTok, owned by Beijing-based ByteDance, has said their community guidelines are holistic, and that they do not have any specific rules for content&nbsp;that goes against China.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/new-age-of-air-travel-post-lockdown-to-witness-half-empty-aircraft-temperature-checks-at-airports-299929">New age of air travel post-lockdown to witness half-empty aircraft, temperature checks at airports</a>

Half-empty aircraft and temperature checks at airports using thermal scans to spot people with fever, temperature checks rolled out for passengers and crew will be some of the new measures.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-reports-highest-single-day-death-toll-as-dagestan-becomes-new-epicentre-299921" hreflang="en">Russia reports highest single day death toll as Dagestan becomes new epicentre</a>

Moscow which was considered the epicenter of the virus has now been replaced by Dagestan region which has 3,600 cases and 36 deaths due to coronavirus.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/covid-19-drives-commercial-world-war-china-and-us-consumers-turn-on-each-others-goods-299908" hreflang="en">Covid-19 drives commercial world war: China and US consumers turn on each other's goods</a>

A recent survey by Deutsche Bank's big data platform dbDIG showed 41 per cent of Americans would not buy a "Made in China" product again and 35 per cent of Chinese would avoid buying products ".

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/thailands-film-industry-told-not-to-shoot-love-scenes-fighting-or-acts-that-involve-close-contact-299896" hreflang="en">Thailand’s film industry told not to shoot love scenes, fighting or acts that involve close contact</a>

Under guidance issued by Yupha Thawiwattanakit Bowon, deputy permanent secretary of culture, filmmakers must work in well-ventilated spaces, with no more than 50 crew members present.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/global-coronavirus-cases-near-5-million-death-toll-rises-to-323413-299890" hreflang="en">Global coronavirus cases near 5 million, death toll rises to 323,413</a>

The United States has recorded the most deaths at 91,179. It is followed by Britain with 35,341, Italy with 32,169, France with 28,022 and Spain with 27,778.

New cluster of cases shows coronavirus may be mutating Scientists, however, are still doubtful over this delayed onset. Few believe the differences Chinese doctors are seeing could be due to the fact that they’re able to observe patients more thoroughly and from an earlier stage than in Wuhan.

New cluster of cases shows coronavirus may be mutating Scientists, however, are still doubtful over this delayed onset. Few believe the differences Chinese doctors are seeing could be due to the fact that they’re able to observe patients more thoroughly and from an earlier stage than in Wuhan. Singapore slammed for death sentence via Zoom app Rights groups have criticised the use of video-calls for capital punishment verdicts, including a case in Nigeria earlier this month. NASA finds evidence of parallel universe where time runs backward And if there are any inhabitants of a possible parallel universe, they’d consider this universe the backward one. US President Donald Trump views highest COVID-19 cases as 'Badge of Honour' "So when we have a lot of cases, I don't look at that as a bad thing, I look at that as, in a certain respect, as being a good thing because it means our testing is much better." No guidelines for content that goes against China: TikTok to Wion In an apparent clarification to Wion, TikTok, owned by Beijing-based ByteDance, has said their community guidelines are holistic, and that they do not have any specific rules for content that goes against China. New age of air travel post-lockdown to witness half-empty aircraft, temperature checks at airports Half-empty aircraft and temperature checks at airports using thermal scans to spot people with fever, temperature checks rolled out for passengers and crew will be some of the new measures. Russia reports highest single day death toll as Dagestan becomes new epicentre Moscow which was considered the epicenter of the virus has now been replaced by Dagestan region which has 3,600 cases and 36 deaths due to coronavirus. Covid-19 drives commercial world war: China and US consumers turn on each other's goods A recent survey by Deutsche Bank's big data platform dbDIG showed 41 per cent of Americans would not buy a "Made in China" product again and 35 per cent of Chinese would avoid buying products ". Thailand’s film industry told not to shoot love scenes, fighting or acts that involve close contact Under guidance issued by Yupha Thawiwattanakit Bowon, deputy permanent secretary of culture, filmmakers must work in well-ventilated spaces, with no more than 50 crew members present. Global coronavirus cases near 5 million, death toll rises to 323,413 The United States has recorded the most deaths at 91,179. It is followed by Britain with 35,341, Italy with 32,169, France with 28,022 and Spain with 27,778.

Top 10 world news today: COVID-19 mutation, Singapore slammed for death sentence, and more

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-reports-over-2000-coronavirus-cases-in-24-hours-as-fatalities-cross-7000-299693" hreflang="en">Iran reports over 2,000 coronavirus cases in 24 hours as fatalities cross 7,000</a>

Iran has 7,199 fatalities due to COVID-19 with 124,603 virus cases

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/cyber-attack-on-a-british-airline-gets-details-of-9-million-customers-299706" hreflang="en">Cyber attack on a British airline gets details of 9 million customers</a>

A cyber attack on British airline easyJet was able to access the email and travel details of around 9 million customers, as well as the credit card details of more than 2,000 of them.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/coronavirus-infection-may-lead-to-mental-health-issues-says-study-299680" hreflang="en">Coronavirus infection may lead to mental health issues, says study</a>

People taken ill by coronavirus infection may experience mental health issues such as delirium and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) while hospitalised and potentially even after they recover, a study has claimed.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/facial-recognition-helps-reunite-man-kidnapped-as-toddler-with-family-after-32-years-299658" hreflang="en">Facial recognition helps reunite man, kidnapped as toddler, with family after 32 years</a>

Mao, who now runs a home decoration business in Sichuan, said he would move to Xi'an to live with his biological parents.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/toothless-110-million-year-old-dinosaur-discovered-in-australia-299648" hreflang="en">Toothless, 110 million-year-old dinosaur discovered in Australia</a>

The elaphrosaur was a member of the theropod family of dinosaurs that included all of the predatory species.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/quitting-smoking-might-reduce-severe-coronavirus-infection-risk-says-study-299646" hreflang="en">Quitting smoking might reduce severe coronavirus infection risk, says study</a>

The findings were published in the journal Developmental Cell, and may explain why smokers appear to be particularly vulnerable to severe COVID-19 disease.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-nears-300000-coronavirus-cases-reports-115-deaths-in-24-hours-299643" hreflang="en">Russia nears 300,000 coronavirus cases, reports 115 deaths in 24 hours</a>

Russia has seen a decline in daily cases, the country has recorded cases below 10,000 for the fourth day in a row.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-trying-to-shirk-responsibility-smearing-our-anti-virus-effort-china-on-trumps-attack-on-who-299644" hreflang="en">US trying to shirk responsibility, smearing our anti-virus effort: China on Trump's attack on WHO</a>

The United States has become the epicenter of the virus with over 90,000 deaths and over 1.4 million infections

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/rise-in-civilian-deaths-by-taliban-and-afghan-forces-says-un-299642" hreflang="en">Rise in civilian deaths by Taliban and Afghan forces, says UN</a>

The U.N. Report blamed the Taliban for killing 208 civilians in April, while 172 civilians were killed in the month by the Afghan National Security and Defense Force.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/man-fined-for-rescuing-whale-from-sea-nets-in-australia-299641" hreflang="en">Man fined for rescuing whale from sea nets in Australia</a>

The man, driving his boat out, swimming over to the whale and untangling the whale. Upon his return to shore, he was fined by officials he told Australian media.

Iran reports over 2,000 coronavirus cases in 24 hours as fatalities cross 7,000 Iran has 7,199 fatalities due to COVID-19 with 124,603 virus cases Cyber attack on a British airline gets details of 9 million customers A cyber attack on British airline easyJet was able to access the email and travel details of around 9 million customers, as well as the credit card details of more than 2,000 of them.

Iran reports over 2,000 coronavirus cases in 24 hours as fatalities cross 7,000 Iran has 7,199 fatalities due to COVID-19 with 124,603 virus cases Cyber attack on a British airline gets details of 9 million customers A cyber attack on British airline easyJet was able to access the email and travel details of around 9 million customers, as well as the credit card details of more than 2,000 of them. Coronavirus infection may lead to mental health issues, says study People taken ill by coronavirus infection may experience mental health issues such as delirium and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) while hospitalised and potentially even after they recover, a study has claimed. Facial recognition helps reunite man, kidnapped as toddler, with family after 32 years Mao, who now runs a home decoration business in Sichuan, said he would move to Xi'an to live with his biological parents. Toothless, 110 million-year-old dinosaur discovered in Australia The elaphrosaur was a member of the theropod family of dinosaurs that included all of the predatory species. Quitting smoking might reduce severe coronavirus infection risk, says study The findings were published in the journal Developmental Cell, and may explain why smokers appear to be particularly vulnerable to severe COVID-19 disease. Russia nears 300,000 coronavirus cases, reports 115 deaths in 24 hours Russia has seen a decline in daily cases, the country has recorded cases below 10,000 for the fourth day in a row. US trying to shirk responsibility, smearing our anti-virus effort: China on Trump's attack on WHO The United States has become the epicenter of the virus with over 90,000 deaths and over 1.4 million infections Rise in civilian deaths by Taliban and Afghan forces, says UN The U.N. Report blamed the Taliban for killing 208 civilians in April, while 172 civilians were killed in the month by the Afghan National Security and Defense Force. Man fined for rescuing whale from sea nets in Australia The man, driving his boat out, swimming over to the whale and untangling the whale. Upon his return to shore, he was fined by officials he told Australian media.

Top 10 world news today: Iran's COVID-19 cases, cyber attack on British airline and more

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-biotech-firm-moderna-reports-positive-interim-phase-1-results-for-coronavirus-vaccine-299481" hreflang="en">US biotech firm Moderna reports 'positive interim' phase 1 results for coronavirus vaccine</a>

Moderna&nbsp;informed that the Phase-2 trial has already been given the go-ahead by the US Food and Drug Administration

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hungary-and-slovenia-to-reopen-borders-on-june-1-hungarian-foreign-minister-299476" hreflang="en">Hungary and Slovenia to reopen borders on June 1: Hungarian Foreign Minister</a>

Hungary and Slovenia are working on a road map towards reopening of their borders after coronavirus pandemic forced European nations to seal internal borders to avoid spread.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/will-initiate-independent-evaluation-at-earliest-appropriate-moment-who-chief-on-coronvirus-pandemic-299468" hreflang="en">Will initiate independent evaluation at earliest appropriate moment: WHO chief on coronvirus pandemic</a>

During the video conference, President Xi said that China always has been transparent about the virus after the US, UK, Canada and Australia asked for an independent probe.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-always-transparent-about-coronavirus-says-president-xi-during-world-health-assembly-video-conference-299439" hreflang="en">China always transparent about coronavirus, says President Xi during World Health Assembly video conference</a>

China supports inquiry 'after the pandemic has been brought under control,'&nbsp;President Xi added.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/jacinda-ardern-becomes-new-zealands-most-popular-prime-minister-after-covid-19-response-poll-299424" hreflang="en">Jacinda Ardern becomes New Zealand's most popular prime minister after COVID-19 response: Poll</a>

The public polls were conducted for the first time since coronavirus hit the country.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/covid-19-russia-records-less-than-9000-cases-brazil-fourth-highest-in-the-world-299420" hreflang="en">COVID-19: Russia records less than 9,000 cases; Brazil fourth highest in the world</a>

Russia now has the second-highest infected cases in the world after the United States which has over 1.4 million cases.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/coronavirus-gives-belgium-deadliest-april-since-world-war-ii-study-299419" hreflang="en">Coronavirus gives Belgium deadliest April since World War II: Study</a>

Not since the Nazi occupation of the 1940s has Belgium seen such a high mortality rate in April, the month when high winter death rates usually drop off with the onset of spring, the researchers.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/social-distancing-during-coronavirus-as-countries-start-to-ease-lockdown-299455" hreflang="en">Social distancing during coronavirus as countries start to ease lockdown</a>

Countries across the world have began easing the&nbsp;lockdown&nbsp;after facing a wrath of the coronavirus.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/restaurants-come-up-with-creative-ways-of-coping-with-covid-19-299411" hreflang="en">Restaurants come up with creative ways of coping with COVID-19</a>

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As the world is overcoming COVID-19, many countries are now opening their shops, restaurants and other entertainment venues to revive their economy.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/american-biologist-discovers-a-new-parasitic-fungus-names-it-after-twitter-299491" hreflang="en">American biologist discovers a new parasitic fungus, names it after Twitter</a>

A biologist and associate professor at the University of Copenhagen's Natural History Museum of Denmark have has discovered a type of parasitic fungus on Twitter.

US biotech firm Moderna reports 'positive interim' phase 1 results for coronavirus vaccine Moderna informed that the Phase-2 trial has already been given the go-ahead by the US Food and Drug Administration Hungary and Slovenia to reopen borders on June 1: Hungarian Foreign Minister Hungary and Slovenia are working on a road map towards reopening of their borders after coronavirus pandemic forced European nations to seal internal borders to avoid spread.

US biotech firm Moderna reports 'positive interim' phase 1 results for coronavirus vaccine Moderna informed that the Phase-2 trial has already been given the go-ahead by the US Food and Drug Administration Hungary and Slovenia to reopen borders on June 1: Hungarian Foreign Minister Hungary and Slovenia are working on a road map towards reopening of their borders after coronavirus pandemic forced European nations to seal internal borders to avoid spread. Will initiate independent evaluation at earliest appropriate moment: WHO chief on coronvirus pandemic During the video conference, President Xi said that China always has been transparent about the virus after the US, UK, Canada and Australia asked for an independent probe. China always transparent about coronavirus, says President Xi during World Health Assembly video conference China supports inquiry 'after the pandemic has been brought under control,' President Xi added. Jacinda Ardern becomes New Zealand's most popular prime minister after COVID-19 response: Poll The public polls were conducted for the first time since coronavirus hit the country. COVID-19: Russia records less than 9,000 cases; Brazil fourth highest in the world Russia now has the second-highest infected cases in the world after the United States which has over 1.4 million cases. Coronavirus gives Belgium deadliest April since World War II: Study Not since the Nazi occupation of the 1940s has Belgium seen such a high mortality rate in April, the month when high winter death rates usually drop off with the onset of spring, the researchers. Social distancing during coronavirus as countries start to ease lockdown Countries across the world have began easing the lockdown after facing a wrath of the coronavirus. Restaurants come up with creative ways of coping with COVID-19 As the world is overcoming COVID-19, many countries are now opening their shops, restaurants and other entertainment venues to revive their economy. American biologist discovers a new parasitic fungus, names it after Twitter A biologist and associate professor at the University of Copenhagen's Natural History Museum of Denmark have has discovered a type of parasitic fungus on Twitter.

Top 10 world news today: Moderna's vaccine, WHO video conference & more

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/egypt-tightens-coronavirus-restrictions-for-eid-holiday-299255" hreflang="en">Egypt tightens coronavirus restrictions for Eid holiday</a>

Egypt will bring forward the start of its curfew by four hours to 5 p.m. and halt public transport from May 24 for six days during the Eid holiday, as it seeks to curb the spread of the new coronavirus, the prime minister said on Sunday.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/london-mayor-calls-for-probe-into-disproportionate-covid-19-ethnicity-impact-299237" hreflang="en">London Mayor calls for probe into disproportionate COVID-19 ethnicity impact</a>

The impact on these communities has become increasingly clear in recent weeks with statistics from the Institute of Fiscal Studies (IFS) and the Office for National Statistics (ONS) showing clear.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/thailand-opens-malls-and-department-stores-after-nearly-two-months-amid-coronavirus-outbreak-299235" hreflang="en">Thailand opens malls and department stores after nearly two months amid coronavirus outbreak</a>

Customer is asked to scan a QR code and register on a government website before entering.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/bombs-kill-seven-in-shelter-for-displaced-in-libya-299228" hreflang="en">Bombs kill seven in shelter for displaced in Libya</a>

Libya has been in turmoil since 2011, when a civil war toppled and later killed long-time dictator Moammar Gadhafi.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/british-pm-boris-johnson-admits-public-frustration-with-lockdown-easing-rules-299222" hreflang="en">British PM Boris Johnson admits public frustration with lockdown easing rules</a>

In a mail written to a London-based newspaper, Johnson wrote: "I understand that people will feel frustrated with some of the new rules."

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/covid-19-can-cause-long-term-organ-damage-china-adds-aftereffects-to-medical-insurance-299218" hreflang="en">COVID-19 can cause long-term organ damage; China adds aftereffects to medical insurance</a>

China's National Health Commission (NHC) in its guidelines on COVID-19 survivors said some recovered patients would require treatment for lung and heart damage, for movement problems from muscle.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/tropical-depression-forms-in-the-atlantic-storm-watch-issued-for-north-carolina-299215" hreflang="en">Tropical depression forms in the Atlantic; storm watch issued for North Carolina</a>

The storm, which has been named Tropical Depression One or Tropical Storm Arthur, is moving north-northeastward at 13 mph.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/mainland-china-reports-5-new-cases-of-coronavirus-adviser-warns-of-a-second-wave-299200" hreflang="en">Mainland China reports 5 new cases of coronavirus, adviser warns of a second wave</a>

According to reports, the locally-transmitted disease is related to Jilin city called Fengman. This area is classified as a high-risk zone for coronavirus.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/beijing-announces-wearing-masks-outdoors-not-necessary-299199" hreflang="en">Beijing announces wearing masks outdoors not necessary</a>

The novel coronavirus, which broke out in China's Wuhan in December, 2019, has claimed 3,13,545 lives so far across the world. There are currently 47,36,389 confirmed cases in 213 countries.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/spains-daily-coronavirus-death-toll-below-100-for-first-time-in-two-months-299190" hreflang="en">Spain's daily coronavirus death toll below 100 for first time in two months</a>

Total deaths from the virus climbed to 27,650, while the number of confirmed cases edged up to 231,350 from 230,698, the ministry said.

Egypt tightens coronavirus restrictions for Eid holiday Egypt will bring forward the start of its curfew by four hours to 5 p.m. and halt public transport from May 24 for six days during the Eid holiday, as it seeks to curb the spread of the new coronavirus, the prime minister said on Sunday.

Egypt tightens coronavirus restrictions for Eid holiday Egypt will bring forward the start of its curfew by four hours to 5 p.m. and halt public transport from May 24 for six days during the Eid holiday, as it seeks to curb the spread of the new coronavirus, the prime minister said on Sunday. London Mayor calls for probe into disproportionate COVID-19 ethnicity impact The impact on these communities has become increasingly clear in recent weeks with statistics from the Institute of Fiscal Studies (IFS) and the Office for National Statistics (ONS) showing clear. Thailand opens malls and department stores after nearly two months amid coronavirus outbreak Customer is asked to scan a QR code and register on a government website before entering. Bombs kill seven in shelter for displaced in Libya Libya has been in turmoil since 2011, when a civil war toppled and later killed long-time dictator Moammar Gadhafi. British PM Boris Johnson admits public frustration with lockdown easing rules In a mail written to a London-based newspaper, Johnson wrote: "I understand that people will feel frustrated with some of the new rules." COVID-19 can cause long-term organ damage; China adds aftereffects to medical insurance China's National Health Commission (NHC) in its guidelines on COVID-19 survivors said some recovered patients would require treatment for lung and heart damage, for movement problems from muscle. Tropical depression forms in the Atlantic; storm watch issued for North Carolina The storm, which has been named Tropical Depression One or Tropical Storm Arthur, is moving north-northeastward at 13 mph. Mainland China reports 5 new cases of coronavirus, adviser warns of a second wave According to reports, the locally-transmitted disease is related to Jilin city called Fengman. This area is classified as a high-risk zone for coronavirus. Beijing announces wearing masks outdoors not necessary The novel coronavirus, which broke out in China's Wuhan in December, 2019, has claimed 3,13,545 lives so far across the world. There are currently 47,36,389 confirmed cases in 213 countries. Spain's daily coronavirus death toll below 100 for first time in two months Total deaths from the virus climbed to 27,650, while the number of confirmed cases edged up to 231,350 from 230,698, the ministry said.

Top 10 world news today: No masks for Beijing, Egypt's ready for Eid and more

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-to-defeat-china-and-russia-with-super-duper-missile-299032" hreflang="en">US to defeat China and Russia with 'super duper missile'</a>

The United States is developing&nbsp;a ''super duper missile''&nbsp;to outpace military rivals including China and Russia, according to US President Donald Trump. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-to-defeat-china-and-russia-with-super-duper-missile-299032">Read more</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/spain-to-extend-its-state-of-emergency-for-one-month-299053" hreflang="en">Spain to extend its state of emergency for one month</a>

Spain's government will seek a fresh extension of its state of emergency that will last "about a month". <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/spain-to-extend-its-state-of-emergency-for-one-month-299053">Read more</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/italy-to-allow-travel-to-and-from-abroad-from-june-3-after-weeks-of-lockdown-299003" hreflang="en">Italy to allow travel to and from abroad from June 3 after weeks of lockdown</a>

Italy's government on Saturday said that it would allow travel to and from abroad from June 3 as the country tries to turn the clock back on after one of the world's most rigid coronavirus lockdowns. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/italy-to-allow-travel-to-and-from-abroad-from-june-3-after-weeks-of-lockdown-299003">Read more</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/brazils-health-minister-resigns-after-less-than-a-month-on-job-298974">Brazil’s health minister resigns after less than a month on job</a>

Brazil’s health minister,&nbsp;Nelson Teich, resigned on Friday after less than a month on the job. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/brazils-health-minister-resigns-after-less-than-a-month-on-job-298974">Read more</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/frances-death-toll-crosses-27000-mark-government-cautions-people-to-stay-safe-298987" hreflang="en">France's death toll crosses 27,000 mark; government cautions people to stay safe</a>

As France eases the restrictions of lockdown in the country, the death toll reported on Friday evening was&nbsp;three times lower than 24 hours earlier. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/frances-death-toll-crosses-27000-mark-government-cautions-people-to-stay-safe-298987">Read more</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/wuhan-residents-fear-coronavirus-testing-could-rekindle-disease-298998" hreflang="en">Wuhan residents fear coronavirus testing could rekindle disease</a>

As Wuhan, the Chinese city where the COVID-19 pandemic began, cranked up testing after five of its residents tested positive for the novel coronavirus, some residents crowding the test centres expressed concern on Saturday that the very act of getting tested could expose them to the coronavirus. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/wuhan-residents-fear-coronavirus-testing-could-rekindle-disease-298998">Read more</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-records-highest-coronavirus-death-toll-since-outbreak-299063" hreflang="en">Russia records highest coronavirus death toll since outbreak</a>

Russia on Saturday recorded its highest daily death toll yet from the coronavirus while new cases fell to the lowest level in two weeks. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-records-highest-coronavirus-death-toll-since-outbreak-299063">Read more</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/europe-reports-two-deaths-230-cases-of-covid-linked-syndrome-in-children-299064" hreflang="en">Europe reports two deaths, 230 cases of COVID-linked syndrome in children</a>

A new life-threatening inflammatory syndrome associated with COVID-19 has so far affected 230 children and killed two in Europe. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/europe-reports-two-deaths-230-cases-of-covid-linked-syndrome-in-children-299064">Read more</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/antiviral-drug-interferon-can-speed-up-recovery-of-covid-19-patients-says-study-299038" hreflang="en">Antiviral drug interferon can speed up recovery of COVID-19 patients, says study</a>

A previously known antiviral drug can speed up recovery of COVID-19 patients, a recent study has found in what may be called an advance that may help slow down the tide of the pandemic across the world. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/antiviral-drug-interferon-can-speed-up-recovery-of-covid-19-patients-says-study-299038">Read more</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/rwanda-genocide-suspect-kabuga-arrested-by-french-police-299069" hreflang="en">Rwanda genocide suspect Kabuga arrested by French police</a>

Rwandan genocide suspect Felicien Kabuga, who is accused of funding militias that massacred about 800,000 people, was arrested on Saturday. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/rwanda-genocide-suspect-kabuga-arrested-by-french-police-299069">Read more</a>

US to defeat China and Russia with 'super duper missile' The United States is developing a ''super duper missile'' to outpace military rivals including China and Russia, according to US President Donald Trump.

US to defeat China and Russia with 'super duper missile' The United States is developing a ''super duper missile'' to outpace military rivals including China and Russia, according to US President Donald Trump. Read more Spain to extend its state of emergency for one month Spain's government will seek a fresh extension of its state of emergency that will last "about a month". Read more Italy to allow travel to and from abroad from June 3 after weeks of lockdown Italy's government on Saturday said that it would allow travel to and from abroad from June 3 as the country tries to turn the clock back on after one of the world's most rigid coronavirus lockdowns. Read more Brazil’s health minister resigns after less than a month on job Brazil’s health minister, Nelson Teich, resigned on Friday after less than a month on the job. Read more France's death toll crosses 27,000 mark; government cautions people to stay safe As France eases the restrictions of lockdown in the country, the death toll reported on Friday evening was three times lower than 24 hours earlier. Read more Wuhan residents fear coronavirus testing could rekindle disease As Wuhan, the Chinese city where the COVID-19 pandemic began, cranked up testing after five of its residents tested positive for the novel coronavirus, some residents crowding the test centres expressed concern on Saturday that the very act of getting tested could expose them to the coronavirus. Read more Russia records highest coronavirus death toll since outbreak Russia on Saturday recorded its highest daily death toll yet from the coronavirus while new cases fell to the lowest level in two weeks. Read more Europe reports two deaths, 230 cases of COVID-linked syndrome in children A new life-threatening inflammatory syndrome associated with COVID-19 has so far affected 230 children and killed two in Europe. Read more Antiviral drug interferon can speed up recovery of COVID-19 patients, says study A previously known antiviral drug can speed up recovery of COVID-19 patients, a recent study has found in what may be called an advance that may help slow down the tide of the pandemic across the world. Read more Rwanda genocide suspect Kabuga arrested by French police Rwandan genocide suspect Felicien Kabuga, who is accused of funding militias that massacred about 800,000 people, was arrested on Saturday. Read more

Top 10 world news today: US to beat China, Russia, Spain to extend emergency and more

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/slovenia-first-european-nation-to-declare-end-of-covid-19-within-its-territory-298896">Slovenia first European nation to declare 'end' of COVID-19 in its territory</a>

Slovenia has become the first European country to declare an end of the coronavirus pandemic at home. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/slovenia-first-european-nation-to-declare-end-of-covid-19-within-its-territory-298896">Read more</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/typhoon-vongfong-strikes-philippines-over-150000-people-being-evacuated-298857">Typhoon 'Vongfong' strikes Philippines, over 150,000 people being evacuated</a>

Over 150,000 people are being evacuated in Philippines after&nbsp;Typhoon 'Vongfong' hit the country. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/typhoon-vongfong-strikes-philippines-over-150000-people-being-evacuated-298857">Read more</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/require-us-to-meet-us-halfway-china-on-trumps-threat-to-cut-off-ties-298858">Require US to meet us halfway: China on Trump's threat to cut off ties</a>

Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov said&nbsp;"no concrete fact" has emerged after German Chancellor Angela Merkel accused Russian intelligence agencies of hacking her. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/not-a-single-concrete-fact-has-been-provided-russia-on-merkel-hacking-row-298895">Read more</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/donald-trump-blames-obama-for-conspiracy-on-twitter-calls-it-obamagate-298760" hreflang="en">Donald Trump blames Obama for conspiracy on Twitter; calls it 'Obamagate'</a>

American President Donald Trump has called out his White House predecessor Barack Obama to testify in the Senate over a conspiracy theory. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/donald-trump-blames-obama-for-conspiracy-on-twitter-calls-it-obamagate-298760">Read more</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/brazil-struggling-to-cope-up-with-surge-in-dead-bodies-due-to-covid-19-298899" hreflang="en">Brazil struggling to cope up with surge in dead bodies due to COVID-19</a>

Brazil’s failure to provide enough hospital beds for the surging number of critical coronavirus patients is yielding increasingly grim results across the country. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/brazil-struggling-to-cope-up-with-surge-in-dead-bodies-due-to-covid-19-298899">Read more</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/taiwan-rejects-chinas-primary-condition-for-who-participation-298863" hreflang="en">Taiwan rejects China's primary condition for WHO participation</a>

Taiwan's Health Minister,&nbsp;Chen Shih-chung has rejected China's primary condition for its participation in the World Health Organization (WHO). <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/taiwan-rejects-chinas-primary-condition-for-who-participation-298863">Read more</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-church-sues-zoom-app-after-zoombombing-of-bible-study-session-298874" hreflang="en">US church sues Zoom app after 'zoombombing' of bible study session</a>

A church in San Francisco has sued video calling application Zoom after&nbsp;a hacker allegedly infiltrating a virtual Bible study class to post graphic images of child abuse. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-church-sues-zoom-app-after-zoombombing-of-bible-study-session-298874">Read more</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-confirms-ordering-unauthorised-labs-to-destroy-early-covid-19-samples-298916" hreflang="en">China confirms ordering 'unauthorised labs' to destroy early COVID-19 samples</a>

China confirmed on Friday that it had commanded unauthorised laboratories to destroy samples of the coronavirus in the early stage of the outbreak. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-confirms-ordering-unauthorised-labs-to-destroy-early-covid-19-samples-298916">Read more</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/there-will-be-no-advance-for-any-country-says-sanofis-chairman-for-covid-19-vaccine-298828" hreflang="en">There will be no advance for any country: says Sanofi's Chairman for COVID-19 vaccine</a>

As the number of positive cases is rising on a daily basis in the world, the pressure on scientists&nbsp;is increasing to develop a cure for coronavirus. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/there-will-be-no-advance-for-any-country-says-sanofis-chairman-for-covid-19-vaccine-298828">Read more</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/oxford-coronavirus-vaccine-found-protective-in-small-monkey-study-298903" hreflang="en">Oxford coronavirus vaccine found 'protective' in small monkey study</a>

A closely watched coronavirus vaccine being developed by scientists at Oxford University appears protective in a small study of six monkeys. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/oxford-coronavirus-vaccine-found-protective-in-small-monkey-study-298903">Read more</a> 
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Slovenia first European nation to declare 'end' of COVID-19 in its territory Slovenia has become the first European country to declare an end of the coronavirus pandemic at home.

Slovenia first European nation to declare 'end' of COVID-19 in its territory Slovenia has become the first European country to declare an end of the coronavirus pandemic at home. Read more Typhoon 'Vongfong' strikes Philippines, over 150,000 people being evacuated Over 150,000 people are being evacuated in Philippines after Typhoon 'Vongfong' hit the country. Read more Require US to meet us halfway: China on Trump's threat to cut off ties Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov said "no concrete fact" has emerged after German Chancellor Angela Merkel accused Russian intelligence agencies of hacking her. Read more Donald Trump blames Obama for conspiracy on Twitter; calls it 'Obamagate' American President Donald Trump has called out his White House predecessor Barack Obama to testify in the Senate over a conspiracy theory. Read more Brazil struggling to cope up with surge in dead bodies due to COVID-19 Brazil’s failure to provide enough hospital beds for the surging number of critical coronavirus patients is yielding increasingly grim results across the country. Read more Taiwan rejects China's primary condition for WHO participation Taiwan's Health Minister, Chen Shih-chung has rejected China's primary condition for its participation in the World Health Organization (WHO). Read more US church sues Zoom app after 'zoombombing' of bible study session A church in San Francisco has sued video calling application Zoom after a hacker allegedly infiltrating a virtual Bible study class to post graphic images of child abuse. Read more China confirms ordering 'unauthorised labs' to destroy early COVID-19 samples China confirmed on Friday that it had commanded unauthorised laboratories to destroy samples of the coronavirus in the early stage of the outbreak. Read more There will be no advance for any country: says Sanofi's Chairman for COVID-19 vaccine As the number of positive cases is rising on a daily basis in the world, the pressure on scientists is increasing to develop a cure for coronavirus. Read more Oxford coronavirus vaccine found 'protective' in small monkey study A closely watched coronavirus vaccine being developed by scientists at Oxford University appears protective in a small study of six monkeys. Read more

Top 10 world news today: Slovenia ends COVID-19, typhoon hits Philippines and more

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/amid-covid-19-crisis-trump-threatens-to-cut-off-whole-relationship-with-china-298711" hreflang="en">Amid COVID-19, Trump threatens to 'cut off whole relationship with China'</a>

Amid the coronavirus pandemic, US President Trump said that he does not want to talk to China's President Xi "right now" while suggesting that he "could cut off whole relationship" with China. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/amid-covid-19-crisis-trump-threatens-to-cut-off-whole-relationship-with-china-298711">Read more</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/japan-pm-abe-lifts-state-of-emergency-except-in-some-virus-hit-regions-298682">Japan PM Abe lifts state of emergency except in some virus-hit regions</a>

Japan PM Shinzo Abe said today that his government has removed the state of emergency for the majority of the country.imposed due to the&nbsp;coronavirus&nbsp;pandemic. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/japan-pm-abe-lifts-state-of-emergency-except-in-some-virus-hit-regions-298682">Read more</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/benjamin-netanyahu-forms-government-swearing-in-ceremony-on-thursday-298557">Benjamin Netanyahu forms government; swearing in ceremony on Thursday</a>

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday said that he has managed to bring together enough lawmakers to form a government. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/benjamin-netanyahu-forms-government-swearing-in-ceremony-on-thursday-298557">Read more</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/greece-to-open-organised-beaches-with-strict-social-distancing-norms-on-may-16-298710" hreflang="en">Greece to open 'organised' beaches with strict social distancing norms on May 16</a>

Greek authorities announced on Thursday that they&nbsp;will open 515&nbsp;organised beaches of&nbsp;the country&nbsp;on May 16. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/greece-to-open-organised-beaches-with-strict-social-distancing-norms-on-may-16-298710">Read more</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/canada-strikes-deal-with-china-to-make-coronavirus-vaccine-298708" hreflang="en">Canada strikes deal with China to make coronavirus vaccine</a>

Canada's National Council has joined hands with China&nbsp;to develop a vaccine against the deadly coronavirus. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/canada-strikes-deal-with-china-to-make-coronavirus-vaccine-298708">Read more</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/just-like-hiv-coronavirus-may-never-go-away-who-expert-warns-298539" hreflang="en">Just like HIV, coronavirus may never go away: WHO expert warns</a>

As various countries are ready to resume their daily lives and save the crippling economy, World Health Organization has said that the coronavirus is here to stay. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/just-like-hiv-coronavirus-may-never-go-away-who-expert-warns-298539">Read more</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/coronavirus-may-leave-a-permanent-scar-on-global-mental-health-un-298568" hreflang="en">Coronavirus may leave a permanent scar on global mental health: UN</a>

United Nations health experts have said that coronavirus chaos will leave a bizarre effect on global mental health. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/coronavirus-may-leave-a-permanent-scar-on-global-mental-health-un-298568">Read more</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/european-union-push-forward-to-reopen-internal-borders-298638" hreflang="en">European Union push forward to reopen internal borders</a>

The European Union has pushed for gradual reopening of internal borders, which are shut due to the coronavirus pandemic.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/european-union-push-forward-to-reopen-internal-borders-298638">Read more</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/south-korean-expats-teachers-under-intense-scrutiny-after-nightclub-outbreak-worsens-298680">South Korean expats, teachers under intense scrutiny after nightclub outbreak worsens</a>

Expats, teachers in South Korea are being closely watched in South Korea after the nightclub coronavirus outbreak in Seoul’s Itaewon district has worsened. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/south-korean-expats-teachers-under-intense-scrutiny-after-nightclub-outbreak-worsens-298680">Read more</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-approves-highly-accurate-covid-19-antibody-test-298651">UK approves 'highly accurate' COVID-19 antibody test</a>

Health officials in England have approved a test&nbsp;to find out whether people have been infected with coronavirus in the past. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-approves-highly-accurate-covid-19-antibody-test-298651">Read more</a>

Amid COVID-19, Trump threatens to 'cut off whole relationship with China' Amid the coronavirus pandemic, US President Trump said that he does not want to talk to China's President Xi "right now" while suggesting that he "could cut off whole relationship" with China.

Amid COVID-19, Trump threatens to 'cut off whole relationship with China' Amid the coronavirus pandemic, US President Trump said that he does not want to talk to China's President Xi "right now" while suggesting that he "could cut off whole relationship" with China. Read more Japan PM Abe lifts state of emergency except in some virus-hit regions Japan PM Shinzo Abe said today that his government has removed the state of emergency for the majority of the country.imposed due to the coronavirus pandemic. Read more Benjamin Netanyahu forms government; swearing in ceremony on Thursday Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday said that he has managed to bring together enough lawmakers to form a government. Read more Greece to open 'organised' beaches with strict social distancing norms on May 16 Greek authorities announced on Thursday that they will open 515 organised beaches of the country on May 16. Read more Canada strikes deal with China to make coronavirus vaccine Canada's National Council has joined hands with China to develop a vaccine against the deadly coronavirus. Read more Just like HIV, coronavirus may never go away: WHO expert warns As various countries are ready to resume their daily lives and save the crippling economy, World Health Organization has said that the coronavirus is here to stay. Read more Coronavirus may leave a permanent scar on global mental health: UN United Nations health experts have said that coronavirus chaos will leave a bizarre effect on global mental health. Read more European Union push forward to reopen internal borders The European Union has pushed for gradual reopening of internal borders, which are shut due to the coronavirus pandemic.Read more South Korean expats, teachers under intense scrutiny after nightclub outbreak worsens Expats, teachers in South Korea are being closely watched in South Korea after the nightclub coronavirus outbreak in Seoul’s Itaewon district has worsened. Read more UK approves 'highly accurate' COVID-19 antibody test Health officials in England have approved a test to find out whether people have been infected with coronavirus in the past. Read more

Top 10 world news today: US threatens China, Japan lifts emergency and more

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/who-putting-nations-at-risk-by-excluding-taiwan-from-knowledge-sharing-us-report-298412">WHO putting nations at risk by excluding Taiwan from knowledge sharing: Report</a>

Denying Taiwan the membership of&nbsp;the World Health Organization during the coronavirus pandemic&nbsp;endangered its citizens and undermined global information sharing, according to a US congressional report. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/who-putting-nations-at-risk-by-excluding-taiwan-from-knowledge-sharing-us-report-298412">Read more</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/merkel-says-have-hard-evidence-on-russian-hackers-targeting-her-298466">Merkel says have 'hard evidence' on Russian hackers targeting her</a>

German Chancellor Angela Merkel told the country's Parliament today that her government has "hard evidence that Russian forces" are targeting her in hacking action. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/merkel-says-have-hard-evidence-on-russian-hackers-targeting-her-298466">Read more</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/chinese-city-imposes-partial-lockdown-to-curb-community-covid-19-spread-298434">Chinese city imposes partial lockdown to curb community COVID-19 spread</a>

A partial lockdown has been imposed in Chinese city Jilin to curb the surge in community cases of&nbsp;coronavirus. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/chinese-city-imposes-partial-lockdown-to-curb-community-covid-19-spread-298434">Read more</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/covid-19-has-now-begun-to-show-newer-symptoms-and-syndromes-298424">COVID-19 has now begun to show newer symptoms and syndromes</a>

COVID-19 isn't just a respiratory disease that has been ravaging the entire world. It hits the whole body, according to recent findings. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/covid-19-has-now-begun-to-show-newer-symptoms-and-syndromes-298424">Read more</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/coronavirus-vaccine-might-take-some-time-top-health-expert-anthony-fauci-298327" hreflang="en">Coronavirus vaccine might take some time: Top health expert Anthony Fauci</a>

Leading US infectious disease expert Anthony Fauci on Tuesday warned Congress that while the federal government is working to help manufacture a vaccine against the new coronavirus, its development "might take some time" to come to market. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/coronavirus-vaccine-might-take-some-time-top-health-expert-anthony-fauci-298327">Read more</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/coronavirus-can-lead-death-of-6000-children-everyday-unicef-298407" hreflang="en">Coronavirus can lead death of 6,000 children everyday: UNICEF</a>

UNICEF published a report on Tuesday saying an additional 6,000 children could die every day from preventable causes over the next six months as the coronavirus pandemic continues to weaken health systems and disrupt routine services. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/coronavirus-can-lead-death-of-6000-children-everyday-unicef-298407">Read more</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hong-kong-lawmakers-to-make-abuse-of-chinese-national-anthem-legal-offence-298429" hreflang="en">Hong Kong lawmakers to make 'abuse' of Chinese national anthem legal offence</a>

The government of Hong Kong has requested the lawmakers of the country to make ''booing'' China'a national anthem punishable by prison. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hong-kong-lawmakers-to-make-abuse-of-chinese-national-anthem-legal-offence-298429">Read more</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-researchers-to-study-genes-of-covid-19-patients-to-try-to-crack-morbidity-298449" hreflang="en">UK researchers to study genes of COVID-19 patients to try to crack morbidity</a>

British researchers are set to study the genes of COVID-19 patients to try to crack one of the most harrowing questions -- why does it kill some people but give others not even a mild headache? <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-researchers-to-study-genes-of-covid-19-patients-to-try-to-crack-morbidity-298449">Read more</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/fbi-arrests-nasa-researcher-for-not-disclosing-alleged-ties-with-china-298420" hreflang="en">FBI arrests NASA researcher for not 'disclosing' alleged ties with China</a>

FBI arrested a NASA researcher who allegedly failed to disclose his ties to Chinese entities. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/fbi-arrests-nasa-researcher-for-not-disclosing-alleged-ties-with-china-298420">Read more</a>

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WHO putting nations at risk by excluding Taiwan from knowledge sharing: Report Denying Taiwan the membership of the World Health Organization during the coronavirus pandemic endangered its citizens and undermined global information sharing, according to a US congressional report.

WHO putting nations at risk by excluding Taiwan from knowledge sharing: Report Denying Taiwan the membership of the World Health Organization during the coronavirus pandemic endangered its citizens and undermined global information sharing, according to a US congressional report. Read more Merkel says have 'hard evidence' on Russian hackers targeting her German Chancellor Angela Merkel told the country's Parliament today that her government has "hard evidence that Russian forces" are targeting her in hacking action. Read more Chinese city imposes partial lockdown to curb community COVID-19 spread A partial lockdown has been imposed in Chinese city Jilin to curb the surge in community cases of coronavirus. Read more COVID-19 has now begun to show newer symptoms and syndromes COVID-19 isn't just a respiratory disease that has been ravaging the entire world. It hits the whole body, according to recent findings. Read more Coronavirus vaccine might take some time: Top health expert Anthony Fauci Leading US infectious disease expert Anthony Fauci on Tuesday warned Congress that while the federal government is working to help manufacture a vaccine against the new coronavirus, its development "might take some time" to come to market. Read more Coronavirus can lead death of 6,000 children everyday: UNICEF UNICEF published a report on Tuesday saying an additional 6,000 children could die every day from preventable causes over the next six months as the coronavirus pandemic continues to weaken health systems and disrupt routine services. Read more Hong Kong lawmakers to make 'abuse' of Chinese national anthem legal offence The government of Hong Kong has requested the lawmakers of the country to make ''booing'' China'a national anthem punishable by prison. Read more UK researchers to study genes of COVID-19 patients to try to crack morbidity British researchers are set to study the genes of COVID-19 patients to try to crack one of the most harrowing questions -- why does it kill some people but give others not even a mild headache? Read more FBI arrests NASA researcher for not 'disclosing' alleged ties with China FBI arrested a NASA researcher who allegedly failed to disclose his ties to Chinese entities. Read more

Top 10 world news today: WHO putting nations at risk, Germany's evidence against Russia and much more

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-now-has-second-highest-covid-19-infection-cases-as-country-reopens-298196">Russia now has second highest COVID-19 infection cases as country reopens</a>

The spread of&nbsp;coronavirus&nbsp;infection continued in Russia with authorities reporting 10,899 infections in the last 24 hours with the total number of infected cases rising to 232,243. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-now-has-second-highest-covid-19-infection-cases-as-country-reopens-298196">Read more</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-berates-new-zealand-over-support-for-taiwan-at-who-298258" hreflang="en">China berates New Zealand over support for Taiwan at WHO</a>

China berated New Zealand for its support for Taiwan's participation at the World Health Organization (WHO), saying the country should "stop making wrong statements" on the issue to avoid damaging bilateral ties. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-berates-new-zealand-over-support-for-taiwan-at-who-298258">Read more</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/donald-trump-abruptly-ends-press-conference-on-covid-19-after-heated-argument-with-two-women-reporters-298103">Donald Trump abruptly ends press conference on COVID-19 after a heated argument with two women reporters</a>

US President Donald Trump abruptly ended his coronavirus press briefing on Monday after getting into a testy exchange with an Asian-American reporter.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/donald-trump-abruptly-ends-press-conference-on-covid-19-after-heated-argument-with-two-women-reporters-298103">Read&nbsp;more</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/international-tourism-may-decline-by-60-80-in-2020-due-to-covid-19-un-body-298096">International tourism may decline by 60-80% in 2020 due to Covid-19: UN body</a>

The global international agency said the pandemic has already caused a 22 per cent fall in international tourist arrivals during the first quarter of 2020.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/international-tourism-may-decline-by-60-80-in-2020-due-to-covid-19-un-body-298096">Read&nbsp;More</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/wuhan-plans-citywide-nucleic-acid-testing-in-next-10-days-after-new-cases-emerge-298161" hreflang="en">Wuhan plans citywide nucleic acid testing in next 10 days after new cases emerge</a>

The Wuhan city administration beefing up its measures for preventing and controlling the COVID-19 pandemic and all residents of the capital city of central China's Hubei Province will be required to take nucleic acid tests in the next 10 days. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/wuhan-plans-citywide-nucleic-acid-testing-in-next-10-days-after-new-cases-emerge-298161">Read more</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/bolsonaro-allows-salon-and-gym-to-reopen-despite-surge-in-cases-298209">Bolsonaro allows salon and gym to reopen despite surge in cases</a>

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has declared gyms and hair salons as essential services that can stay open through the new coronavirus outbreak, easing measures to control the disease despite new cases and deaths surging in the country. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/bolsonaro-allows-salon-and-gym-to-reopen-despite-surge-in-cases-298209">Read more</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/malaysia-detains-over-1000-migrants-in-latest-lockdown-raid-298244" hreflang="en">Malaysia detains over 1,000 migrants in latest lockdown raid</a>

Malaysia has detained 1,368 undocumented migrants in an area under coronavirus-enforced lockdown in a raid. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/malaysia-detains-over-1000-migrants-in-latest-lockdown-raid-298244">Read more</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/coronavirus-global-roundup-may-12-cases-surge-past-41-million-mark-death-toll-at-286353-298150" hreflang="en">Coronavirus global roundup, May 12: Cases surge past 4.1 million mark, death toll at 286,353</a>

COVID-19 has now infected 4,178,156 people worldwide and 286,353 people have been killed due to this pandemic. Around 1,456,318 people of that tally have recovered. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/coronavirus-global-roundup-may-12-cases-surge-past-41-million-mark-death-toll-at-286353-298150">Read more</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/15-people-killed-several-wounded-and-evacuated-after-gunmen-storm-kabul-hospital-298193">15 people killed, several wounded, evacuated after gunmen storm Kabul hospital</a>

15 people have been killed while 45 wounded and 80 patients have been&nbsp;evacuated from a hospital in Kabul after gunmen attacked it on Tuesday,&nbsp;&nbsp;according to a spokesman for&nbsp;Afghanistan's&nbsp;interior ministry. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/15-people-killed-several-wounded-and-evacuated-after-gunmen-storm-kabul-hospital-298193">Read more</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/use-of-positive-emojis-in-communication-declines-amid-coronavirus-pandemic-298240" hreflang="en">Use of positive emojis in communication declines amid coronavirus pandemic</a>

A sentiment analysis performed by emojipedia finds that positive emoji use is on the decrease, while the total number of emojis sent in our communications continues to rise. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/use-of-positive-emojis-in-communication-declines-amid-coronavirus-pandemic-298240">Read more</a>

Russia now has second highest COVID-19 infection cases as country reopens The spread of coronavirus infection continued in Russia with authorities reporting 10,899 infections in the last 24 hours with the total number of infected cases rising to 232,243.

Russia now has second highest COVID-19 infection cases as country reopens The spread of coronavirus infection continued in Russia with authorities reporting 10,899 infections in the last 24 hours with the total number of infected cases rising to 232,243. Read more China berates New Zealand over support for Taiwan at WHO China berated New Zealand for its support for Taiwan's participation at the World Health Organization (WHO), saying the country should "stop making wrong statements" on the issue to avoid damaging bilateral ties. Read more Donald Trump abruptly ends press conference on COVID-19 after a heated argument with two women reporters US President Donald Trump abruptly ended his coronavirus press briefing on Monday after getting into a testy exchange with an Asian-American reporter. Read more International tourism may decline by 60-80% in 2020 due to Covid-19: UN body The global international agency said the pandemic has already caused a 22 per cent fall in international tourist arrivals during the first quarter of 2020. Read More Wuhan plans citywide nucleic acid testing in next 10 days after new cases emerge The Wuhan city administration beefing up its measures for preventing and controlling the COVID-19 pandemic and all residents of the capital city of central China's Hubei Province will be required to take nucleic acid tests in the next 10 days. Read more Bolsonaro allows salon and gym to reopen despite surge in cases Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has declared gyms and hair salons as essential services that can stay open through the new coronavirus outbreak, easing measures to control the disease despite new cases and deaths surging in the country. Read more Malaysia detains over 1,000 migrants in latest lockdown raid Malaysia has detained 1,368 undocumented migrants in an area under coronavirus-enforced lockdown in a raid. Read more Coronavirus global roundup, May 12: Cases surge past 4.1 million mark, death toll at 286,353 COVID-19 has now infected 4,178,156 people worldwide and 286,353 people have been killed due to this pandemic. Around 1,456,318 people of that tally have recovered. Read more 15 people killed, several wounded, evacuated after gunmen storm Kabul hospital 15 people have been killed while 45 wounded and 80 patients have been evacuated from a hospital in Kabul after gunmen attacked it on Tuesday, according to a spokesman for Afghanistan's interior ministry. Read more Use of positive emojis in communication declines amid coronavirus pandemic A sentiment analysis performed by emojipedia finds that positive emoji use is on the decrease, while the total number of emojis sent in our communications continues to rise. Read more

Top 10 world news today: China berates New Zealand, global COVID-19 cases and more

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-denies-president-xi-spoke-to-who-chief-tedros-on-delaying-coronavirus-warning-298045">China denies President Xi spoke to WHO chief on delaying coronavirus warning</a>

A report in Germany's Der Spiegel had said that President Xi had called up Tedros on January 21 during which the Chinese leader had asked the WHO chief to “hold back information about human-to-human transmission and to delay a pandemic warning.”

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hackers-are-selling-stolen-user-databases-of-over-73-million-people-on-the-dark-web-297994">Hackers are selling stolen user databases of over 73 million people on the dark web</a>

Each of the database is sold separately. Almost 73.2 million users' data is at risk of being compromised.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/bank-of-japan-appoints-first-female-executive-director-in-138-years-298015">Bank of Japan appoints first female executive director in 138 years</a>

Tokiko Shimizu, 55, was appointed as one of the six executives that look after the bank’s daily basic operations.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-limits-visa-of-chinese-journalists-china-warns-countermeasures-297981">US limits visa of Chinese journalists; China warns countermeasures</a>

Earlier, these visas used to be open-ended that did not need extension, unless the employee moves to a different company or medium.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/fight-against-coronavirus-has-to-be-more-focused-now-pm-modi-to-state-chief-ministers-298026">Fight against coronavirus has to be more focused now: PM Modi to state chief ministers</a>

India's prime minister said his government was reasonably clear on the geographical spread of the pandemic in India.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/new-zealand-set-to-phase-out-lockdown-297971">New Zealand set to phase out lockdown</a>

Authorities had allowed easing of the lockdown earlier allowing food takeaways, but this time Ardern asserted that there would be much more freedom.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/german-national-stranded-at-indira-gandhi-international-airport-for-54-days-due-to-nationwide-lockdown-297956">German national stranded at Indira Gandhi International airport for 54 days due to nationwide lockdown</a>

The German embassy has refused to take custody of Edgard Ziebat because he is at a foreign location. Due to his criminal record, India has denied Ziebat a visa.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/colombo-stock-exchange-shuts-38-seconds-after-reopening-records-a-major-plunge-298002">Colombo Stock Exchange shuts and plunges 38 seconds after reopening</a>

As soon as the market reopened, the prices fell by 10 per cent, which forced the exchange to stop trading.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/brazilian-president-bolsonaro-rides-jet-ski-amid-coronavirus-chaos-in-the-country-netizens-lash-out-297889">Brazilian President Bolsonaro rides jet ski amid COVID chaos in the country</a>

Bolsonaro had initially planned a barbecue with 30 guests but due to criticism, he had to cancel the plan and instead rode a jet ski.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/putin-lifts-non-working-period-victory-day-daily-infections-in-russia-cross-11000-297988">Putin lifts non-working period, daily infections in Russia cross 11,000</a>

"Starting from tomorrow, May 12, the national period of non-working days will be over for all sectors of the economy," the President said.

China denies President Xi spoke to WHO chief on delaying coronavirus warning A report in Germany's Der Spiegel had said that President Xi had called up Tedros on January 21 during which the Chinese leader had asked the WHO chief to “hold back information about human-to-human transmission and to delay a pandemic warning.

China denies President Xi spoke to WHO chief on delaying coronavirus warning A report in Germany's Der Spiegel had said that President Xi had called up Tedros on January 21 during which the Chinese leader had asked the WHO chief to “hold back information about human-to-human transmission and to delay a pandemic warning.” Hackers are selling stolen user databases of over 73 million people on the dark web Each of the database is sold separately. Almost 73.2 million users' data is at risk of being compromised. Bank of Japan appoints first female executive director in 138 years Tokiko Shimizu, 55, was appointed as one of the six executives that look after the bank’s daily basic operations. US limits visa of Chinese journalists; China warns countermeasures Earlier, these visas used to be open-ended that did not need extension, unless the employee moves to a different company or medium. Fight against coronavirus has to be more focused now: PM Modi to state chief ministers India's prime minister said his government was reasonably clear on the geographical spread of the pandemic in India. New Zealand set to phase out lockdown Authorities had allowed easing of the lockdown earlier allowing food takeaways, but this time Ardern asserted that there would be much more freedom. German national stranded at Indira Gandhi International airport for 54 days due to nationwide lockdown The German embassy has refused to take custody of Edgard Ziebat because he is at a foreign location. Due to his criminal record, India has denied Ziebat a visa. Colombo Stock Exchange shuts and plunges 38 seconds after reopening As soon as the market reopened, the prices fell by 10 per cent, which forced the exchange to stop trading. Brazilian President Bolsonaro rides jet ski amid COVID chaos in the country Bolsonaro had initially planned a barbecue with 30 guests but due to criticism, he had to cancel the plan and instead rode a jet ski. Putin lifts non-working period, daily infections in Russia cross 11,000 "Starting from tomorrow, May 12, the national period of non-working days will be over for all sectors of the economy," the President said.

Top 10 world news today: First female executive director for Bank of Japan, China denies talks between President and WHO Chief and more

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/in-a-lengthy-rebuttal-china-refutes-24-us-lies-over-coronavirus-297805">In a lengthy rebuttal, China refutes 24 US' lies over coronavirus</a>

China has issued a lengthy rebuttal of what it said were 24 lies by some leading US politicians over its handling of the new coronavirus outbreak.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-cites-coronavirus-and-says-its-ready-for-prisoner-swap-with-us-297788">Iran cites coronavirus, and says it's ready for prisoner swap with US</a>

If a swap goes ahead, it would be one of very few instances of cooperation in an otherwise deeply frayed U.S.-Iran relationship.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/pressure-mounts-on-uk-govt-for-public-inquiry-into-higher-risk-of-covid-19-among-ethnic-minorities-297814">Pressure mounts on UK govt for public inquiry into higher risk of COVID-19 among ethnic minorities</a>

They warned that the ongoing government review, led by Public Health England, into the factors behind the disproportionate impact of the deadly virus on BAME groups lacks transparency.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/boris-johnson-tells-britishers-to-stay-alert-297808">Boris Johnson tells Britishers to 'stay alert'</a>

UK is ready to shift from 'stay home' to "stay alert". The social distancing message is being modified as the country is hoping to ease the lockdown restrictions.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-issues-guidelines-for-post-lockdown-factory-restarts-after-vizag-gas-leak-297778">India issues guidelines for post-lockdown factory restarts after gas leak</a>

The NDMA said companies should consider the first week of restarting operations as a test run and not attempt to achieve high production targets during the period.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-even-as-it-observes-ramzan-to-send-600-tonnes-of-essential-food-items-to-maldives-297807">India, even as it observes Ramzan, to send 600 tonnes of essential food items to Maldives</a>

Essential medicines will be sent to four countries -- Mauritius, Madagascar, Comoros and Seychelles.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/wuhan-original-epicentre-of-coronavirus-reports-first-new-case-in-more-than-a-month-297783">Wuhan, original epicentre of coronavirus, reports first new case in more than a month</a>

The patient is currently in a critical condition, and his wife has also tested positive. No new deaths have been reported.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/obama-describes-trump-handling-of-virus-as-chaotic-in-a-leaked-call-297714">Obama describes Trump handling of virus as chaotic in a leaked call</a>

Obama said the election "is so important because what we're going to be battling is not just a particular individual or a political party."

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/formula-one-without-a-crowd-leaves-lewis-hamilton-with-an-empty-feeling-297766">Formula One without a crowd leaves Lewis Hamilton with an 'empty feeling'</a>

The six-time World Champion driver said: "It gave me a really empty feeling because the fans really make that race."

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/flamingos-flock-to-crowd-free-albania-lagoon-297797">Flamingos flock to crowd-free Albania lagoon</a>

The flamingo population is up to about 3,000 at Narta Lagoon. The 28-sq km (10-sq m) lagoon is 145 kilometres (90 miles) south of Tirana, the capital.

In a lengthy rebuttal, China refutes 24 US' lies over coronavirus China has issued a lengthy rebuttal of what it said were 24 lies by some leading US politicians over its handling of the new coronavirus outbreak.

In a lengthy rebuttal, China refutes 24 US' lies over coronavirus China has issued a lengthy rebuttal of what it said were 24 lies by some leading US politicians over its handling of the new coronavirus outbreak. Iran cites coronavirus, and says it's ready for prisoner swap with US If a swap goes ahead, it would be one of very few instances of cooperation in an otherwise deeply frayed U.S.-Iran relationship. Pressure mounts on UK govt for public inquiry into higher risk of COVID-19 among ethnic minorities They warned that the ongoing government review, led by Public Health England, into the factors behind the disproportionate impact of the deadly virus on BAME groups lacks transparency. Boris Johnson tells Britishers to 'stay alert' UK is ready to shift from 'stay home' to "stay alert". The social distancing message is being modified as the country is hoping to ease the lockdown restrictions. India issues guidelines for post-lockdown factory restarts after gas leak The NDMA said companies should consider the first week of restarting operations as a test run and not attempt to achieve high production targets during the period. India, even as it observes Ramzan, to send 600 tonnes of essential food items to Maldives Essential medicines will be sent to four countries -- Mauritius, Madagascar, Comoros and Seychelles. Wuhan, original epicentre of coronavirus, reports first new case in more than a month The patient is currently in a critical condition, and his wife has also tested positive. No new deaths have been reported. Obama describes Trump handling of virus as chaotic in a leaked call Obama said the election "is so important because what we're going to be battling is not just a particular individual or a political party." Formula One without a crowd leaves Lewis Hamilton with an 'empty feeling' The six-time World Champion driver said: "It gave me a really empty feeling because the fans really make that race." Flamingos flock to crowd-free Albania lagoon The flamingo population is up to about 3,000 at Narta Lagoon. The 28-sq km (10-sq m) lagoon is 145 kilometres (90 miles) south of Tirana, the capital.

Top 10 world news today: Wuhan reports first case, Obama calls Trump admin chaotic and more

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-administration-working-to-temporarily-ban-work-based-visas-like-h-1b-report-297634">Trump admin working to temporarily ban work-based visas, like H-1B: Report</a>

The United States is mulling to temporarily ban the issuance of work-based visas including H-1B amidst the high level of unemployment due to the coronavirus-enforced lockdown.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-to-quarantine-travellers-for-14-days-says-airlines-association-297639">UK to quarantine travellers for 14 days, says airlines association</a>

The British government is set to introduce a 14-day quarantine period for people arriving from abroad to try to avoid a second peak of the coronavirus pandemic.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-marks-victory-day-with-coronavirus-reduced-ceremony-belarus-with-full-fervour-297648">Russia marks Victory Day with coronavirus-reduced ceremony, Belarus with full fervour</a>

Russia President Vladimir Putin&nbsp;laid flowers at the tomb of the unknown soldier just outside the Kremlin walls and gave a short address honouring the valour and suffering of the Soviet army during the war.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-regulator-issues-rules-on-online-bank-lending-to-curb-risks-297653">China regulator issues rules on online bank lending to curb risks</a>

Bank loans issued online cannot be used to purchase property, stocks, bonds, futures, financial derivatives and asset management products and make other riskier investments, the China Banking and Insurance.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/jimmy-kimmel-apologises-for-false-claim-that-pence-carried-empty-boxes-297600">Jimmy Kimmel apologises for false claim that Pence carried empty boxes</a>

Comedian Jimmy Kimmel apologized on Friday after a joke he made about Vice President Mike Pence was proven inaccurate.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/children-infected-with-covid-19-are-developing-new-symptoms-similar-to-kawasaki-disease-297587">Children infected with COVID-19 are developing new symptoms similar to Kawasaki disease</a>

Kawasaki disease is a mysterious illness that primarily affects children up to the age of five. It causes the walls of arteries to become inflamed, resulting in fever and joint pain.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/covid-19-will-go-away-without-vaccine-says-trump-as-us-expects-death-toll-to-top-95000-297605">Covid-19 will 'go away without vaccine', says Trump as US expects death toll to top 95,000</a>

US President Donald Trump has said coronavirus will “go away without a vaccine” and is expecting 95,000 or more deaths in the US.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pak-claims-water-flow-in-chenab-reduced-significantly-india-terms-it-baseless-narrative-297616">Pak claims water flow in Chenab reduced significantly; India terms it baseless narrative</a>

Syed Mohammed Meher Ali Shah said the discharge at Marala Headworks on Chenab has unexpectedly reduced to 18,700 cusecs from 31,853 cusecs.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/two-indian-nationals-flown-back-from-gulf-to-kerala-test-coronavirus-positive-297666">Two Indian nationals flown back from Gulf to Kerala test coronavirus positive</a>

Two fresh cases of coronavirus were reported from Kerala on Saturday.&nbsp;They reached the state on May 7 in the Abu Dhabi- Kochi and Dubai-Kozhikode flights.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/seven-killed-in-protests-over-food-distribution-in-afghanistan-297671">Seven killed in protests over food distribution in Afghanistan</a>

Fourteen more were wounded during the protest - sparked by growing unhappiness at the distribution allegedly favouring people with political connections.

Trump admin working to temporarily ban work-based visas, like H-1B: Report The United States is mulling to temporarily ban the issuance of work-based visas including H-1B amidst the high level of unemployment due to the coronavirus-enforced lockdown.

Trump admin working to temporarily ban work-based visas, like H-1B: Report The United States is mulling to temporarily ban the issuance of work-based visas including H-1B amidst the high level of unemployment due to the coronavirus-enforced lockdown. UK to quarantine travellers for 14 days, says airlines association The British government is set to introduce a 14-day quarantine period for people arriving from abroad to try to avoid a second peak of the coronavirus pandemic. Russia marks Victory Day with coronavirus-reduced ceremony, Belarus with full fervour Russia President Vladimir Putin laid flowers at the tomb of the unknown soldier just outside the Kremlin walls and gave a short address honouring the valour and suffering of the Soviet army during the war. China regulator issues rules on online bank lending to curb risks Bank loans issued online cannot be used to purchase property, stocks, bonds, futures, financial derivatives and asset management products and make other riskier investments, the China Banking and Insurance. Jimmy Kimmel apologises for false claim that Pence carried empty boxes Comedian Jimmy Kimmel apologized on Friday after a joke he made about Vice President Mike Pence was proven inaccurate. Children infected with COVID-19 are developing new symptoms similar to Kawasaki disease Kawasaki disease is a mysterious illness that primarily affects children up to the age of five. It causes the walls of arteries to become inflamed, resulting in fever and joint pain. Covid-19 will 'go away without vaccine', says Trump as US expects death toll to top 95,000 US President Donald Trump has said coronavirus will “go away without a vaccine” and is expecting 95,000 or more deaths in the US. Pak claims water flow in Chenab reduced significantly; India terms it baseless narrative Syed Mohammed Meher Ali Shah said the discharge at Marala Headworks on Chenab has unexpectedly reduced to 18,700 cusecs from 31,853 cusecs. Two Indian nationals flown back from Gulf to Kerala test coronavirus positive Two fresh cases of coronavirus were reported from Kerala on Saturday. They reached the state on May 7 in the Abu Dhabi- Kochi and Dubai-Kozhikode flights. Seven killed in protests over food distribution in Afghanistan Fourteen more were wounded during the protest - sparked by growing unhappiness at the distribution allegedly favouring people with political connections.

Top 10 world news today: Russia marks Victory Day, US to ban work-based visas and more

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/us-records-205-million-job-losses-in-april-no-surprise-will-bring-it-back-says-trump-297490">US records 20.5 million job losses in April; will bring it back, says Trump</a>

US labour Department said today that the coronavirus pandemic led to wiping out of 20.5 million jobs last month.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/after-the-covid-19-pandemic-is-over-ready-for-review-under-who-china-297447">After the COVID-19 pandemic is over, ready for review under WHO: China</a>

China on Friday said it was ready for "open, transparent and inclusive" panel under the World Health Organization to review the global response to the&nbsp;pandemic.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-records-over-10600-new-coronavirus-cases-in-last-24-hours-297451">Russia records over 10,600 new coronavirus cases in last 24 hours</a>

Total positive cases in Russia rise by more than 10,699 in the past 24 hours. After this new tally, Russia's total toll of coronavirus cases stands at 187,859 now.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/south-korea-closes-bars-and-clubs-fears-second-wave-of-covid-19-297461">South Korea closes bars and clubs; fears second wave of COVID-19</a>

A new group of 25 coronavirus cases have been reported on Friday in Seoul's popular multicultural neighbourhood of Itaewon.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/mexico-records-257-deaths-in-24-hours-plans-to-shift-mothers-day-297466">Mexico records 257 deaths in 24 hours; plans to shift Mothers' Day</a>

Mexico's health ministry has reported 257 fatalities and 1,982 new coronavirus cases in the past 24 hours.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/cat-tests-positive-for-coronavirus-in-spain-297496">Cat tests positive for coronavirus in Spain</a>

A Spanish cat from Catalonia tested positive for coronavirus. It was the sixth feline to be detected with the disease globally.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/75000-americans-at-risk-of-dying-from-coronavirus-despair-says-study-297460">75,000 Americans at risk of dying from 'coronavirus despair', says study</a>

As many as 75,000 Americans could die from coronavirus despair -- of drug or alcohol misuse and suicide, a new study has claimed.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/dutch-restaurant-introduces-glass-booths-for-ensuring-social-distancing-297370">Dutch restaurant introduces 'glass booths' for ensuring social distancing</a>

A Dutch restaurant in Amsterdam has introduced 'quarantine greenhouses', so diners can eat while following social distancing guidelines.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/new-white-house-press-secy-had-once-called-trumps-comments-racist-297471">New White House press secy had once called Trump's comments 'racist'</a>

Kayleigh McEnany, who recently took over the mantle of the White House press secretary, was once a harsh critic of then-candidate Donald Trump.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/over-190000-indians-will-be-brought-home-civil-aviation-minister-to-wion-297492">Over 190,000 Indians will be brought home: Civil aviation minister to Wion</a>

India's Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri, in an exclusive conversation with Wion, said the ministry has so far drawn up the programme for only a week, and the further details shall soon be shared,

US records 20.5 million job losses in April; will bring it back, says Trump US labour Department said today that the coronavirus pandemic led to wiping out of 20.

US records 20.5 million job losses in April; will bring it back, says Trump US labour Department said today that the coronavirus pandemic led to wiping out of 20.5 million jobs last month. After the COVID-19 pandemic is over, ready for review under WHO: China China on Friday said it was ready for "open, transparent and inclusive" panel under the World Health Organization to review the global response to the pandemic. Russia records over 10,600 new coronavirus cases in last 24 hours Total positive cases in Russia rise by more than 10,699 in the past 24 hours. After this new tally, Russia's total toll of coronavirus cases stands at 187,859 now. South Korea closes bars and clubs; fears second wave of COVID-19 A new group of 25 coronavirus cases have been reported on Friday in Seoul's popular multicultural neighbourhood of Itaewon. Mexico records 257 deaths in 24 hours; plans to shift Mothers' Day Mexico's health ministry has reported 257 fatalities and 1,982 new coronavirus cases in the past 24 hours. Cat tests positive for coronavirus in Spain A Spanish cat from Catalonia tested positive for coronavirus. It was the sixth feline to be detected with the disease globally. 75,000 Americans at risk of dying from 'coronavirus despair', says study As many as 75,000 Americans could die from coronavirus despair -- of drug or alcohol misuse and suicide, a new study has claimed. Dutch restaurant introduces 'glass booths' for ensuring social distancing A Dutch restaurant in Amsterdam has introduced 'quarantine greenhouses', so diners can eat while following social distancing guidelines. New White House press secy had once called Trump's comments 'racist' Kayleigh McEnany, who recently took over the mantle of the White House press secretary, was once a harsh critic of then-candidate Donald Trump. Over 190,000 Indians will be brought home: Civil aviation minister to Wion India's Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri, in an exclusive conversation with Wion, said the ministry has so far drawn up the programme for only a week, and the further details shall soon be shared,

Top 10 world news today: South Korea fears second wave of COVID-19, US records 20.5 million job losses in April and more

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-reports-record-high-coronavirus-cases-infections-rise-in-moscow-297223" hreflang="en">Russia reports record high coronavirus cases; infections rise in Moscow</a>

Moscow has emerged as is the epicenter of the virus with over 85,000 cases and over 860 deaths.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/amid-relaxed-rules-coronavirus-death-toll-crosses-3000-in-sweden-297250" hreflang="en">Amid relaxed rules, coronavirus death toll crosses 3,000 in Sweden</a>

Sweden hasn't imposed lockdown measures like Italy, Spain or Germany where thousands of died to the virus with authorities preferring to allow social distancing based on 'principle of responsibility'

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/united-nations-warns-of-increased-risks-for-trafficking-victims-due-to-pandemic-297249" hreflang="en">United Nations warns of increased risks for trafficking victims due to pandemic</a>

More number of children are forced on streets as schools have shut their provision of shelter and nourishment, forcing them onto streets to find food and income.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/turkeys-ppe-consignment-fails-to-meet-uk-standards-government-ask-for-refund-297208" hreflang="en">Turkey’s PPE consignment fails to meet UK standards, government ask for refund</a>

The Department of Health and Social Care confirmed that the gowns are items are kept near the Heathrow airport and a refund will be asked by DHSC after the goods are sent back.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-administration-drafting-artemis-accords-pact-for-moon-mining-sources-297197" hreflang="en">Trump administration drafting 'Artemis Accords' pact for moon mining: Sources</a>

The agreement would be the latest effort to cultivate allies around NASA's plan to put humans and space stations on the moon within the next decade.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/scientists-discover-coronavirus-mutation-that-can-make-it-more-infectious-297160" hreflang="en">Scientists discover coronavirus mutation that can make it more 'infectious'</a>

According to a preliminary study conducted by these researchers, this particular mutation&nbsp;is becoming dominant.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/global-coronavirus-cases-surge-to-37-million-death-toll-at-263843-297148" hreflang="en">Global coronavirus cases surge to 3.7 million, death toll at 263,843</a>

COVID-19 has now infected &nbsp;3,753,219 people worldwide and 263,843 people have been killed due to this pandemic. Around 1,245,560 people of that tally have recovered.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/chinese-professors-murder-in-us-fuels-conspiracy-theories-297153" hreflang="en">Chinese professor's murder in US fuels conspiracy theories</a>

He was close to making 'significant findings'&nbsp;on his studies of COVID-19, according to his colleagues.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/new-yorks-lifeline-subway-halts-24-hr-service-for-the-first-time-297239" hreflang="en">New York's 'lifeline' subway halts 24-hr service for the first time!</a>

For the first time since 1904,&nbsp;New&nbsp;York's famed&nbsp;subway&nbsp;has halted its all-night service as the coronavirus outbreak brings "the city that never sleeps" to its knees.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/street-artist-banksy-pays-tribute-to-uks-health-service-297136" hreflang="en">Street artist Banksy pays tribute to UK's health service</a>

The street artist also posted an image of the work on Instagram, which shows a boy in dungarees playing with a figurine of a nurse in a superhero cape.

Russia reports record high coronavirus cases; infections rise in Moscow Moscow has emerged as is the epicenter of the virus with over 85,000 cases and over 860 deaths.

Russia reports record high coronavirus cases; infections rise in Moscow Moscow has emerged as is the epicenter of the virus with over 85,000 cases and over 860 deaths. Amid relaxed rules, coronavirus death toll crosses 3,000 in Sweden Sweden hasn't imposed lockdown measures like Italy, Spain or Germany where thousands of died to the virus with authorities preferring to allow social distancing based on 'principle of responsibility' United Nations warns of increased risks for trafficking victims due to pandemic More number of children are forced on streets as schools have shut their provision of shelter and nourishment, forcing them onto streets to find food and income. Turkey’s PPE consignment fails to meet UK standards, government ask for refund The Department of Health and Social Care confirmed that the gowns are items are kept near the Heathrow airport and a refund will be asked by DHSC after the goods are sent back. Trump administration drafting 'Artemis Accords' pact for moon mining: Sources The agreement would be the latest effort to cultivate allies around NASA's plan to put humans and space stations on the moon within the next decade. Scientists discover coronavirus mutation that can make it more 'infectious' According to a preliminary study conducted by these researchers, this particular mutation is becoming dominant. Global coronavirus cases surge to 3.7 million, death toll at 263,843 COVID-19 has now infected 3,753,219 people worldwide and 263,843 people have been killed due to this pandemic. Around 1,245,560 people of that tally have recovered. Chinese professor's murder in US fuels conspiracy theories He was close to making 'significant findings' on his studies of COVID-19, according to his colleagues. New York's 'lifeline' subway halts 24-hr service for the first time! For the first time since 1904, New York's famed subway has halted its all-night service as the coronavirus outbreak brings "the city that never sleeps" to its knees. Street artist Banksy pays tribute to UK's health service The street artist also posted an image of the work on Instagram, which shows a boy in dungarees playing with a figurine of a nurse in a superhero cape.

Top 10 world news today: COVID-19 cases spike in Russia, Sweden records deaths and more

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/coronavirus-prevention-and-control-still-faces-great-uncertainty-president-xi-297023" hreflang="en">Coronavirus prevention and control still faces great uncertainty: President Xi</a>

Xi's remarks came even as the cabinet plans more measures to alleviate firms' tax burdens and boost credit support.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/behind-closed-doors-frances-covid-19-death-toll-likely-to-jump-297016" hreflang="en">Behind closed doors, France's COVID-19 death toll likely to jump</a>

But data from the INSEE statistics office shows a nationwide increase in deaths at home. The rise is particularly pronounced in some of the low-income suburbs ringing central Paris.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/live-and-let-die-blasts-as-trump-tours-mask-factory-without-wearing-one-297011" hreflang="en">'Live and Let Die' blasts as Trump tours mask factory, without wearing one</a>

It still is unclear whether the music was the choice of the White House or Honeywell, but it wasn't liked by many -- as they called it insensitive, given the magnitude of the coronavirus pandemic.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/eu-recovery-plan-to-be-ready-in-weeks-to-be-approved-in-june-top-official-297007" hreflang="en">EU recovery plan to be ready in weeks, to be approved in June: Top official</a>

Gentiloni told a news conference the plan would include a mix of grants and long-term loans.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/not-allergic-to-any-investigation-but-top-priority-to-fight-win-against-covid-19-china-297005" hreflang="en">Not allergic to any investigation but top priority to fight &amp; win against COVID-19: China</a>

Several nations including the Trump administration, Germany, Australia have called for a probe into the origins of the virus.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/spanish-pm-pedro-sanchez-garners-basque-party-votes-for-lockdown-extension-297009" hreflang="en">Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez garners Basque party votes for lockdown extension</a>

This will be the&nbsp;fourth two-week extension of the lockdown in Spain.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-rearms-to-nullify-chinas-missile-supremacy-296992" hreflang="en">US rearms to nullify China's missile supremacy</a>

The United States has largely stood by in recent decades as China dramatically expanded its military firepower.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/recession-of-historic-proportions-eurozone-economy-predicted-to-contract-77-296990" hreflang="en">'Recession of historic proportions': Eurozone economy predicted to contract 7.7%</a>

German automaker BMW reported that its net profit was down in the first quarter due to the effect of the virus with most countries in Europe on lockdown.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/japan-issues-new-social-behaviour-guidelines-inviting-wrath-of-its-people-296985" hreflang="en">Japan issues new social behaviour guidelines inviting wrath of its people</a>

One new recommendation made on Monday for people eating in restaurants is to sit outside, side-by-side while keeping conversation to a minimum.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israel-announces-plans-thousands-of-new-homes-for-west-bank-settlement-297031" hreflang="en">Israel announces plans thousands of new homes for West Bank settlement</a>

The move comes after Washington voiced readiness to back de facto Israeli annexations there.

Coronavirus prevention and control still faces great uncertainty: President Xi Xi's remarks came even as the cabinet plans more measures to alleviate firms' tax burdens and boost credit support.

Coronavirus prevention and control still faces great uncertainty: President Xi Xi's remarks came even as the cabinet plans more measures to alleviate firms' tax burdens and boost credit support. Behind closed doors, France's COVID-19 death toll likely to jump But data from the INSEE statistics office shows a nationwide increase in deaths at home. The rise is particularly pronounced in some of the low-income suburbs ringing central Paris. 'Live and Let Die' blasts as Trump tours mask factory, without wearing one It still is unclear whether the music was the choice of the White House or Honeywell, but it wasn't liked by many -- as they called it insensitive, given the magnitude of the coronavirus pandemic. EU recovery plan to be ready in weeks, to be approved in June: Top official Gentiloni told a news conference the plan would include a mix of grants and long-term loans. Not allergic to any investigation but top priority to fight & win against COVID-19: China Several nations including the Trump administration, Germany, Australia have called for a probe into the origins of the virus. Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez garners Basque party votes for lockdown extension This will be the fourth two-week extension of the lockdown in Spain. US rearms to nullify China's missile supremacy The United States has largely stood by in recent decades as China dramatically expanded its military firepower. 'Recession of historic proportions': Eurozone economy predicted to contract 7.7% German automaker BMW reported that its net profit was down in the first quarter due to the effect of the virus with most countries in Europe on lockdown. Japan issues new social behaviour guidelines inviting wrath of its people One new recommendation made on Monday for people eating in restaurants is to sit outside, side-by-side while keeping conversation to a minimum. Israel announces plans thousands of new homes for West Bank settlement The move comes after Washington voiced readiness to back de facto Israeli annexations there.

Top 10 world news today: Xi Jinping on COVID-19, France likely to witness jump in death toll and more

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-surpasses-italy-with-europes-highest-official-coronavirus-death-toll-296831" hreflang="en">UK surpasses Italy with Europe's highest official coronavirus death toll</a>

Weekly figures from Britain's Office for National Statistics (ONS) added more than 7,000 deaths in England and Wales, raising the total for the United Kingdom to 32,313 as of late April.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/united-states-will-witness-200000-cases-and-3000-deaths-per-day-by-june-1-reports-296832" hreflang="en">United States will witness 200,000 cases and 3,000 deaths per day by June 1: reports</a>

According to the document accessed by the New York Times, the deaths will increase by 70 per cent from the current numbers.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-death-toll-from-new-coronavirus-outbreak-rises-by-63-to-6340-296826" hreflang="en">Iran death toll from new coronavirus outbreak rises by 63 to 6,340</a>

Jahanpour said that another 1,323 people tested positive for the virus during the same period, bringing the overall number to 99,970.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/elon-musk-enlists-two-properties-for-sale-after-promising-to-give-up-possessions-296825" hreflang="en">Elon Musk enlists two properties for sale after promising to 'give up possessions'</a>

These two villas includes a house that was owned by Hollywood legend Gene Wilder and Musk bought it in 2013, the price tag of this house is&nbsp;$9.5 million.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/amid-coronavirus-pandemic-china-eyes-moon-trip-with-successful-rocket-launch-296819">Amid coronavirus pandemic, China eyes moon trip with successful rocket launch</a>

The rocket is capable of operating a permanent space station and send astronauts to the Moon, according to the country's Xinhua news agency.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/kim-jong-un-deliberately-faked-his-death-to-expose-traitors-in-his-circle-report-296811" hreflang="en">Kim Jong-un deliberately faked his death to expose traitors in his circle: Report</a>

It is now possible that the leader will use the responses from his long period of absence to begin “purging” those he believes colluded to take over.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/british-economy-on-track-for-biggest-contraction-in-living-memory-296812" hreflang="en">British economy on track for biggest contraction 'in living memory'</a>

A composite PMI of the two sectors dropped to a record-low 13.8 in April from 36.0 in March, far below the 50 mark that divides growth from contraction, indicating a 7% quarterly fall.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-sees-85-million-domestic-tourist-trips-in-three-days-as-government-lifts-travel-restrictions-296792" hreflang="en">China sees 85 million domestic tourist trips in three days as government lifts travel restrictions</a>

The majority of travellers hail from China’s biggest population centres, with large numbers making trips from Beijing, Dalian and Wuhan, the city where the first cases of Covid-19 were reported.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/covid-19-russia-records-over-10000-infection-cases-for-second-consecutive-day-296791" hreflang="en">COVID-19: Russia records over 10,000 infection cases for second consecutive day</a>

There have been 1,451 deaths due to the virus in the country with 95 new fatalities in the last 24 hours.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/now-your-smartphone-can-warn-you-if-youve-been-exposed-to-the-coronavirus-296775" hreflang="en">Now your smartphone can warn you if you’ve been exposed to the coronavirus</a>

The companies plan to allow only public health authorities to use the technology.

UK surpasses Italy with Europe's highest official coronavirus death toll Weekly figures from Britain's Office for National Statistics (ONS) added more than 7,000 deaths in England and Wales, raising the total for the United Kingdom to 32,313 as of late April.

UK surpasses Italy with Europe's highest official coronavirus death toll Weekly figures from Britain's Office for National Statistics (ONS) added more than 7,000 deaths in England and Wales, raising the total for the United Kingdom to 32,313 as of late April. United States will witness 200,000 cases and 3,000 deaths per day by June 1: reports According to the document accessed by the New York Times, the deaths will increase by 70 per cent from the current numbers. Iran death toll from new coronavirus outbreak rises by 63 to 6,340 Jahanpour said that another 1,323 people tested positive for the virus during the same period, bringing the overall number to 99,970. Elon Musk enlists two properties for sale after promising to 'give up possessions' These two villas includes a house that was owned by Hollywood legend Gene Wilder and Musk bought it in 2013, the price tag of this house is $9.5 million. Amid coronavirus pandemic, China eyes moon trip with successful rocket launch The rocket is capable of operating a permanent space station and send astronauts to the Moon, according to the country's Xinhua news agency. Kim Jong-un deliberately faked his death to expose traitors in his circle: Report It is now possible that the leader will use the responses from his long period of absence to begin “purging” those he believes colluded to take over. British economy on track for biggest contraction 'in living memory' A composite PMI of the two sectors dropped to a record-low 13.8 in April from 36.0 in March, far below the 50 mark that divides growth from contraction, indicating a 7% quarterly fall. China sees 85 million domestic tourist trips in three days as government lifts travel restrictions The majority of travellers hail from China’s biggest population centres, with large numbers making trips from Beijing, Dalian and Wuhan, the city where the first cases of Covid-19 were reported. COVID-19: Russia records over 10,000 infection cases for second consecutive day There have been 1,451 deaths due to the virus in the country with 95 new fatalities in the last 24 hours. Now your smartphone can warn you if you’ve been exposed to the coronavirus The companies plan to allow only public health authorities to use the technology.

Top 10 world news today: UK surpasses Italy in coronavirus death toll, US may witness surge in cases and deaths and more!

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/internal-report-warns-china-is-facing-tiananmen-like-global-backlash-over-coronavirus-outbreak-296619" hreflang="en">Internal report warns China faces increasing global backlash over coronavirus</a>

The deadly virus, which first showed signs in China's Wuhan city, has so far infected more than 3 million people globally and caused more than 2,00,000 deaths.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-reports-74-coronavirus-death-as-mosques-due-to-reopen-296599" hreflang="en">Iran reports 74 coronavirus death as mosques due to reopen</a>

The total number of diagnosed cases rose to 98,647, ministry spokesman Kianush Jahanpur said in a statement on state TV.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/just-in-a-travel-bubble-between-new-zealand-and-australia-amid-coronavirus-lockdown-296595" hreflang="en">Just in! A 'travel bubble' between New Zealand and Australia amid coronavirus lockdown</a>

August is when the corridor is likely to be rolled out, possibly in time for the ski season in New Zealand and the school holidays in September.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/deal-or-no-deal-argentina-faces-make-or-break-may-to-avoid-default-296591" hreflang="en">Deal or no deal? Argentina faces make-or-break May to avoid default</a>

Argentina is entering a crucial period this month for a precarious debt-restructuring process that will determine whether or not the country falls into default for a third time in just two decades.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-has-questions-to-answer-over-coronavirus-outbreak-says-uk-296580" hreflang="en">China has questions to answer over coronavirus outbreak, says UK</a>

US intelligence agencies have concluded the virus was not man-made or genetically modified.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-records-over-10500-covid-19-cases-again-infections-cross-over-145000-296573" hreflang="en">Russia records over 10,500 COVID-19 cases again; infections cross over 145,000</a>

Moscow has become the epicenter of the virus reporting over half of the COVID-19 cases.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/north-korea-defectors-come-under-criticism-over-speculating-kim-jong-uns-fate-296575" hreflang="en">North Korea defectors come under criticism over speculating Kim Jong-un's fate</a>

A former senior North Korean diplomat apologised on Monday after saying leader Kim Jong-un was likely so ill he could not stand, days before he emerged in state media chain-smoking and walking briskly at an event attended by hundreds of officials, reported news agency Reuters.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/japan-pm-shinzo-abe-extends-lockdown-till-may-31-296567" hreflang="en">Japan PM Shinzo Abe extends lockdown till May 31</a>

Japan has reported 15,000 COVID-19 infections with 510 deaths.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/global-markets-stocks-fall-as-us-china-tensions-threaten-rebound-296550" hreflang="en">Global Markets: Stocks fall as US-China tensions threaten rebound</a>

European shares&nbsp;opened down 2.5% with U.S. stock futures trading close to 1% in the red.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/tropical-paradise-florida-man-caught-isolating-in-an-abandoned-island-of-disney-park-296624" hreflang="en">'Tropical paradise': Florida man caught isolating in an abandoned island of Disney Park</a>

The coronavirus chaos has forced everything to a halt, including the world-famous Disney Park. The amusement park has been shut for over a month due to lockdown in the United States. But that has not stopped people from experiencing it.&nbsp;

Internal report warns China faces increasing global backlash over coronavirus The deadly virus, which first showed signs in China's Wuhan city, has so far infected more than 3 million people globally and caused more than 2,00,000 deaths.

Internal report warns China faces increasing global backlash over coronavirus The deadly virus, which first showed signs in China's Wuhan city, has so far infected more than 3 million people globally and caused more than 2,00,000 deaths. Iran reports 74 coronavirus death as mosques due to reopen The total number of diagnosed cases rose to 98,647, ministry spokesman Kianush Jahanpur said in a statement on state TV. Just in! A 'travel bubble' between New Zealand and Australia amid coronavirus lockdown August is when the corridor is likely to be rolled out, possibly in time for the ski season in New Zealand and the school holidays in September. Deal or no deal? Argentina faces make-or-break May to avoid default Argentina is entering a crucial period this month for a precarious debt-restructuring process that will determine whether or not the country falls into default for a third time in just two decades. China has questions to answer over coronavirus outbreak, says UK US intelligence agencies have concluded the virus was not man-made or genetically modified. Russia records over 10,500 COVID-19 cases again; infections cross over 145,000 Moscow has become the epicenter of the virus reporting over half of the COVID-19 cases. North Korea defectors come under criticism over speculating Kim Jong-un's fate A former senior North Korean diplomat apologised on Monday after saying leader Kim Jong-un was likely so ill he could not stand, days before he emerged in state media chain-smoking and walking briskly at an event attended by hundreds of officials, reported news agency Reuters. Japan PM Shinzo Abe extends lockdown till May 31 Japan has reported 15,000 COVID-19 infections with 510 deaths. Global Markets: Stocks fall as US-China tensions threaten rebound European shares opened down 2.5% with U.S. stock futures trading close to 1% in the red. 'Tropical paradise': Florida man caught isolating in an abandoned island of Disney Park The coronavirus chaos has forced everything to a halt, including the world-famous Disney Park. The amusement park has been shut for over a month due to lockdown in the United States. But that has not stopped people from experiencing it.

Top 10 world news today: China faces global backlash, Iran coronavirus toll, and more

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-sees-records-rise-in-one-day-coronavirus-infections-total-number-tops-100000-295862">Russia sees records rise in one-day coronavirus infections; total number tops 100,000</a>

Russia on Thursday recorded a largest a daily increase of confirmed coronavirus cases as the number of infections surged past 100,000.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/us-weekly-jobless-claims-remain-elevated-as-millions-more-seek-benefits-295887">US weekly jobless claims remain elevated as millions more seek benefits</a>

Millions more Americans filed claims for unemployment benefits last week, suggesting that layoffs were spreading to industries that were not initially directly impacted by business closures and disruptions related to the coronavirus.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-dogs-are-being-trained-to-sniff-out-covid-19-cases-295837">US: Dogs are being trained to 'sniff out' COVID-19 cases</a>

According to experts, if this initiative succeeds, then it will ''revolutionize'' screening for the deadly illness and the response towards it.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/coronavirus-pandemic-apple-google-to-release-developer-version-of-contact-tracing-app-this-week-295824">Coronavirus pandemic: Apple, Google to release developer version of contact tracing app this week</a>

The Silicon Valley giants, Apple and Google would release the initial versions of the contact tracing apps aimed to reduce the coronavirus spread this week, companies said in a statement on Thursday. According to the statement, the initial versions will be released to selective developers only for testing.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/death-toll-in-iran-due-to-coronavirus-surges-past-6000-295820">Death toll in Iran due to coronavirus surges past 6,000</a>

Iran government on Thursday said the death toll due to coronavirus "effectively crossed 6,000 today" while reporting 71 fatalities due the virus in the past 24 hours.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/satellite-images-of-luxury-yachts-reveal-kim-jong-un-s-current-location-295822">Satellite images of luxury yachts reveal Kim Jong Un 's current location</a>

Satellite images of luxury boats near dictator Kim Jong Un's favoured villa in North Korea have revealed his current location.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/moon-rock-for-sale-one-of-the-largest-lunar-meteorite-to-be-auctioned-for-25-million-295819">Moon rock for sale!: One of the largest lunar meteorite to be auctioned for $2.5 million</a>

One of the world's largest Moon rock will go on sale in London on Friday. Valued at $2.49 million, the piece of the meteorite was knocked off the moon and will auction at a private sale at Christie's in Britain.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/covid-19-spain-records-lower-death-toll-as-lockdown-measures-set-to-ease-295815">COVID-19: Spain records lower death toll as lockdown measures set to ease</a>

Spain on Thursday reported 268 deaths due to coronavirus which is the lowest death toll since March 20 as the country sought to gradually open the lockdown.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/australian-tycoon-buys-10-million-chinese-coronavirus-test-kits-despite-diplomatic-row-295793">Australian tycoon buys 10 million Chinese coronavirus test kits despite diplomatic row</a>

An Australian mining magnate has unveiled a deal to import 10 million coronavirus test kits from China to Australia, despite a bitter diplomatic spat between the two countries.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/south-korea-no-new-domestic-coronavirus-cases-no-transmission-from-election-295753">South Korea: No new domestic coronavirus cases, no transmission from election</a>

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.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/it-is-elon-musk-vs-mark-zuckerberg-billionaires-clash-with-different-opinions-on-lockdown-295751">It is Elon Musk vs Mark Zuckerberg! Billionaires clash with different opinions on lockdown</a>

Silicon Valley billionaires Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg offered duelling views on lockdown measures designed to slow the spread of the coronavirus on Wednesday, with Facebook’s Zuckerberg endorsing the measures while tesla’s musk condemned them as anti-democratic.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/rishi-kapoor-cremated-in-mumbai-son-ranbir-kapoor-performs-last-rites-295807">Rishi Kapoor cremated in Mumbai, son Ranbir Kapoor performs last rites</a>

Bollywood actor Rishi Kapoor was cremated at the Chandanwadi Crematorium, Marine Lines on Thursday evening- hours after he breathed his last in a hospital in Mumbai.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/coronavirus-under-control-says-sri-lanka-president-gotabaya-rajapaksa-as-sailors-test-positive-295853">Coronavirus under control, says Sri Lanka President Gotabaya Rajapaksa as sailors test positive</a>

Sri Lanka President Gotabaya Rajapaksa said today that coronavirus pandemic is under control while asserting that the sudden risen in the number of cases will be dwelt with by authorities.

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Russia sees records rise in one-day coronavirus infections; total number tops 100,000 Russia on Thursday recorded a largest a daily increase of confirmed coronavirus cases as the number of infections surged past 100,000.

Russia sees records rise in one-day coronavirus infections; total number tops 100,000 Russia on Thursday recorded a largest a daily increase of confirmed coronavirus cases as the number of infections surged past 100,000. US weekly jobless claims remain elevated as millions more seek benefits Millions more Americans filed claims for unemployment benefits last week, suggesting that layoffs were spreading to industries that were not initially directly impacted by business closures and disruptions related to the coronavirus. US: Dogs are being trained to 'sniff out' COVID-19 cases According to experts, if this initiative succeeds, then it will ''revolutionize'' screening for the deadly illness and the response towards it. Coronavirus pandemic: Apple, Google to release developer version of contact tracing app this week The Silicon Valley giants, Apple and Google would release the initial versions of the contact tracing apps aimed to reduce the coronavirus spread this week, companies said in a statement on Thursday. According to the statement, the initial versions will be released to selective developers only for testing. Death toll in Iran due to coronavirus surges past 6,000 Iran government on Thursday said the death toll due to coronavirus "effectively crossed 6,000 today" while reporting 71 fatalities due the virus in the past 24 hours. Satellite images of luxury yachts reveal Kim Jong Un 's current location Satellite images of luxury boats near dictator Kim Jong Un's favoured villa in North Korea have revealed his current location. Moon rock for sale!: One of the largest lunar meteorite to be auctioned for $2.5 million One of the world's largest Moon rock will go on sale in London on Friday. Valued at $2.49 million, the piece of the meteorite was knocked off the moon and will auction at a private sale at Christie's in Britain. COVID-19: Spain records lower death toll as lockdown measures set to ease Spain on Thursday reported 268 deaths due to coronavirus which is the lowest death toll since March 20 as the country sought to gradually open the lockdown. Australian tycoon buys 10 million Chinese coronavirus test kits despite diplomatic row An Australian mining magnate has unveiled a deal to import 10 million coronavirus test kits from China to Australia, despite a bitter diplomatic spat between the two countries. South Korea: No new domestic coronavirus cases, no transmission from election 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. It is Elon Musk vs Mark Zuckerberg! Billionaires clash with different opinions on lockdown Silicon Valley billionaires Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg offered duelling views on lockdown measures designed to slow the spread of the coronavirus on Wednesday, with Facebook’s Zuckerberg endorsing the measures while tesla’s musk condemned them as anti-democratic. Rishi Kapoor cremated in Mumbai, son Ranbir Kapoor performs last rites Bollywood actor Rishi Kapoor was cremated at the Chandanwadi Crematorium, Marine Lines on Thursday evening- hours after he breathed his last in a hospital in Mumbai. Coronavirus under control, says Sri Lanka President Gotabaya Rajapaksa as sailors test positive Sri Lanka President Gotabaya Rajapaksa said today that coronavirus pandemic is under control while asserting that the sudden risen in the number of cases will be dwelt with by authorities.

Top 10 world news today: Coronavirus pandemic, Elon Musk vs Mark Zuckerberg and more!

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/covid-19-positive-cases-near-3-million-mark-globally-death-toll-passes-2-lacs-294998">COVID-19 positive cases near 3-million mark globally; death toll passes 2 lacs</a>

Cases of infections of the deadly coronavirus surpassed 29 lacs worldwide on Monday as COVID-19 spreads across Europe, North America and South Asia.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/un-security-council-members-agree-virus-video-summit-moscow-295129">UN Security Council members agree virus video-summit: Moscow</a>

Russia said Monday that the permanent members of the UN Security Council have agreed to hold a video conference on the coronavirus pandemic.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/kim-jong-un-alive-and-well-top-security-adviser-to-south-koreas-president-says-294919" hreflang="en">Kim Jong Un 'alive and well,' top security adviser to South Korea's president says</a>

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is "alive and well", a top security adviser to the South's President Moon Jae-in said, downplaying rumours over Kim's health following his absence from a key anniversary.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/italy-to-reopen-factories-in-staged-end-to-europes-longest-coronavirus-lockdown-295135">Italy to reopen factories in staged end to Europe's longest COVID-19 lockdown</a>

Italy to open factories and building sites from May 4 and permit limited family visits as it prepares a staged end to Europe's longest coronavirus lockdown, Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte said on Sunday.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/curb-coronavirus-root-cause-or-bear-worse-pandemics-say-worlds-leading-scientists-295122">Curb coronavirus' root cause or bear worse pandemics, say top scientists</a>

A deadlier and more destructive catastrophe than the coronavirus pandemic will engulf the world if the root cause of COVID-19, that is, the rampant destruction of the natural world, is rapidly halted, the world’s leading biodiversity experts have warned.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science-tech/hong-kong-scientists-say-new-antiviral-coating-can-protect-surfaces-for-90-days-295024" hreflang="en">Scientists say new antiviral coating can protect surfaces for 90 days</a>

Researchers at a&nbsp;Hong&nbsp;Kong&nbsp;university say they have developed an antiviral coating which could provide 90 days of "significant" protection against bacteria and viruses such as the one causing COVID-19.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/un-raises-alarm-about-police-brutality-in-lockdowns-295145">UN raises alarm about police brutality in lockdowns</a>

The UN&nbsp;human rights office voiced concern on Monday about more than a dozen countries that have declared states of emergency due to the COVID-19 pandemic where police have arrested or detained hundreds of thousands of people and killed others.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/arab-league-to-convene-urgent-meet-over-israels-plans-to-annex-west-bank-295117">Arab League to convene urgent meet over Israel's plans to annex West Bank</a>

The Arab League said Monday it will convene an urgent virtual meeting this week to discuss how to galvanise opposition to Israeli plans to annex parts of the occupied West Bank.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-house-speaker-nancy-pelosi-endorses-joe-biden-for-president-295093" hreflang="en">US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi endorses Joe Biden for president</a>

US House Of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi has endorsed Joe Biden for president, joining a list of top Democrats, who have recently thrown their support behind the former vice president.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hungarys-new-legislation-could-stir-trouble-for-its-lgbtqia-population-294952" hreflang="en">Hungary's new legislation could stir trouble for its LGBTQIA+ population</a>

Hungary’s government, largely seen as right-wing, is trying to pass a legislation which aims to define biological sex based simply on “primary sex characteristics and chromosomes”.

COVID-19 positive cases near 3-million mark globally; death toll passes 2 lacs Cases of infections of the deadly coronavirus surpassed 29 lacs worldwide on Monday as COVID-19 spreads across Europe, North America and South Asia.

COVID-19 positive cases near 3-million mark globally; death toll passes 2 lacs Cases of infections of the deadly coronavirus surpassed 29 lacs worldwide on Monday as COVID-19 spreads across Europe, North America and South Asia. UN Security Council members agree virus video-summit: Moscow Russia said Monday that the permanent members of the UN Security Council have agreed to hold a video conference on the coronavirus pandemic. Kim Jong Un 'alive and well,' top security adviser to South Korea's president says North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is "alive and well", a top security adviser to the South's President Moon Jae-in said, downplaying rumours over Kim's health following his absence from a key anniversary. Italy to reopen factories in staged end to Europe's longest COVID-19 lockdown Italy to open factories and building sites from May 4 and permit limited family visits as it prepares a staged end to Europe's longest coronavirus lockdown, Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte said on Sunday. Curb coronavirus' root cause or bear worse pandemics, say top scientists A deadlier and more destructive catastrophe than the coronavirus pandemic will engulf the world if the root cause of COVID-19, that is, the rampant destruction of the natural world, is rapidly halted, the world’s leading biodiversity experts have warned. Scientists say new antiviral coating can protect surfaces for 90 days Researchers at a Hong Kong university say they have developed an antiviral coating which could provide 90 days of "significant" protection against bacteria and viruses such as the one causing COVID-19. UN raises alarm about police brutality in lockdowns The UN human rights office voiced concern on Monday about more than a dozen countries that have declared states of emergency due to the COVID-19 pandemic where police have arrested or detained hundreds of thousands of people and killed others. Arab League to convene urgent meet over Israel's plans to annex West Bank The Arab League said Monday it will convene an urgent virtual meeting this week to discuss how to galvanise opposition to Israeli plans to annex parts of the occupied West Bank. US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi endorses Joe Biden for president US House Of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi has endorsed Joe Biden for president, joining a list of top Democrats, who have recently thrown their support behind the former vice president. Hungary's new legislation could stir trouble for its LGBTQIA+ population Hungary’s government, largely seen as right-wing, is trying to pass a legislation which aims to define biological sex based simply on “primary sex characteristics and chromosomes”.

Top 10 world news today: Covid-19 death toll, UN security council meeting and more

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/27-million-in-new-york-may-have-coronavirus-survey-suggests-294543">2.7 million in New York may have coronavirus, survey suggests</a>

Governor Andrew Cuomo said that according to a survey as many as 2.7 million New Yorkers may have been infected with coronavirus which suggests that the number of infected cases may be higher than recorded.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/despite-security-concerns-zoom-users-top-300-million-shares-hit-record-294546">Despite security concerns, Zoom users top 300 million, shares hit record</a>

Despite the growing criticism over privacy issues, Zoom video conferencing app's user base grew by another 50% bring the number to 300 million in the last three weeks. While the shares of the US-based company rose 12% to a record high of $168.24 today.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/japan-osaka-mayor-under-fire-after-he-says-men-should-do-grocery-shopping-as-women-are-indecisive-294530">Japan: Osaka mayor under fire after he says men should do grocery shopping as women are 'indecisive'</a>

The mayor of Japan's Osaka came under fire after he made sexist comments amid coronavirus pandemic. Speaking to reporters on Thursday, Ichiro Matsui said that women should refrain from grocery shopping as they are "indecisive" and "take a long time".

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/spain-reports-lowest-number-of-coronavirus-related-deaths-in-the-past-month-294527">Spain reports lowest number of coronavirus-related deaths in the past month</a>

Spain officials reported 367 deaths in the past 24 hours, on Friday. The officials said that the number of daily coronavirus-related fatalities fell to its lowest level in more than a month, with 367 deaths in the previous 24 hours.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/global-coronavirus-death-toll-passes-190000-us-has-most-fatalities-with-over-50000-294484">Global coronavirus death toll passes 190,000; US has most fatalities with over 50,000</a>

Cases of infections of the deadly coronavirus surpassed 27 lacs worldwide on Friday as COVID-19 spreads across Europe, North America and South Asia.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/n-korean-military-plane-activities-on-unusual-rise-says-s-korea-294442">N Korean military plane activities on unusual rise, says S Korea</a>

North Korea has shown an increase in inspecting its artillery's readiness and carrying out air force flight operations, heightening tensions in the region.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/anti-viral-drug-being-hailed-as-coronavirus-cure-fails-first-clinical-trial-294417">Anti-viral drug being hailed as coronavirus cure, fails first clinical trial</a>

Anti-viral drug remdesivir which was being hailed as the cure for the novel coronavirus, has failed its first clinical test.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/netizens-troll-las-vegas-mayor-for-her-open-vegas-remarks-in-an-interview-294581">Netizens troll Las Vegas Mayor for her 'Open Vegas' remarks in an interview</a>

Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman is facing a backlash for her statement that casinos and other businesses should be reopened amid the coronavirus crisis just to revive the economy.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/even-statues-in-brazil-don-face-masks-amid-coronavirus-outbreak-294583">Even statues in Brazil don face masks amid coronavirus outbreak!</a>

In the battle against the coronavirus in Brazil, authorities in Rio de Janeiro imposed a mandatory use of masks for people walking on streets or using public transportation services.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/world-leaders-to-launch-who-covid-19-plan-but-us-wont-take-part-294566">World leaders to launch WHO COVID-19 plan, but US won't take part</a>

French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Angela Merkel will help launch a global initiative on Friday to accelerate work to fight COVID-19, the World Health Organization said, but the United States said it will not take part.

2.7 million in New York may have coronavirus, survey suggests Governor Andrew Cuomo said that according to a survey as many as 2.7 million New Yorkers may have been infected with coronavirus which suggests that the number of infected cases may be higher than recorded.

2.7 million in New York may have coronavirus, survey suggests Governor Andrew Cuomo said that according to a survey as many as 2.7 million New Yorkers may have been infected with coronavirus which suggests that the number of infected cases may be higher than recorded. Despite security concerns, Zoom users top 300 million, shares hit record Despite the growing criticism over privacy issues, Zoom video conferencing app's user base grew by another 50% bring the number to 300 million in the last three weeks. While the shares of the US-based company rose 12% to a record high of $168.24 today. Japan: Osaka mayor under fire after he says men should do grocery shopping as women are 'indecisive' The mayor of Japan's Osaka came under fire after he made sexist comments amid coronavirus pandemic. Speaking to reporters on Thursday, Ichiro Matsui said that women should refrain from grocery shopping as they are "indecisive" and "take a long time". Spain reports lowest number of coronavirus-related deaths in the past month Spain officials reported 367 deaths in the past 24 hours, on Friday. The officials said that the number of daily coronavirus-related fatalities fell to its lowest level in more than a month, with 367 deaths in the previous 24 hours. Global coronavirus death toll passes 190,000; US has most fatalities with over 50,000 Cases of infections of the deadly coronavirus surpassed 27 lacs worldwide on Friday as COVID-19 spreads across Europe, North America and South Asia. N Korean military plane activities on unusual rise, says S Korea North Korea has shown an increase in inspecting its artillery's readiness and carrying out air force flight operations, heightening tensions in the region. Anti-viral drug being hailed as coronavirus cure, fails first clinical trial Anti-viral drug remdesivir which was being hailed as the cure for the novel coronavirus, has failed its first clinical test. Netizens troll Las Vegas Mayor for her 'Open Vegas' remarks in an interview Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman is facing a backlash for her statement that casinos and other businesses should be reopened amid the coronavirus crisis just to revive the economy. Even statues in Brazil don face masks amid coronavirus outbreak! In the battle against the coronavirus in Brazil, authorities in Rio de Janeiro imposed a mandatory use of masks for people walking on streets or using public transportation services. World leaders to launch WHO COVID-19 plan, but US won't take part French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Angela Merkel will help launch a global initiative on Friday to accelerate work to fight COVID-19, the World Health Organization said, but the United States said it will not take part.

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