The economic fallout of the coronavirus pandemic for Gulf states has done far more than play havoc with their revenue base and fiscal household. It has propelled massive structural change to the top of their agenda in ways that economic diversification plans had not accounted for.

Lessons Gulf states have learned from coronavirus pandemic

In an era that is to be defined by 4th Industrial Revolution where Artificial Intelligence, Big Data and Internet of Things are increasingly expected to play major roles, having the advantage over 5G technology is likely to be a key determinant of an upcoming great power rivalry.

Coronavirus impact: Geopolitical developments deepen China’s global 5G woes

A recently conducted survey has found that over 28 per cent Americans believe that Bill Gates intends to use the coronavirus vaccine to plant microchips in people for surveillance purposes.

28% Americans believe Bill Gates intends to microchip people using coronavirus vaccine

The 13 edition of National People's Congress is underway in Beijing. Today marks the second plenary meeting. This session of China’s top legislative body will have a two-fold focus: economy and optics.

NPC's second plenary session in China: What can we expect?

The anti-malarial drug hydroxychloroquine has been touted as a potential cure to COVID-19 by many experts. However, a new study shows that the drug may be killing people.

Trump's magic drug hydroxychloroquine may be killing coronavirus patients across the globe: Study

Coronavirus pandemic continues to wreak havoc around the globe with over 5.4 million cases and 345,064 fatalities. The total number of cases stood at 5,408,301, the Johns Hopkins University’s Center for Systems Science and Engineering (CSSE) revealed in its latest update.

Anti-vaccination movement surges across Europe and US as pandemic soars

The city of Manaus in Brazil currently has 39,155 confirmed cases of COVID-19, and had witnessed 1,182 deaths. It is considered one of the hardest hit cities in the country.

Brazilian mayor asks Bolsonaro to 'resign, shut up, and stay at home' as death toll mounts

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.

Brazil records second highest COVID-19 cases as Bolsonaro downplays it as 'little flu'

Syria reported 20 new cases of the novel coronavirus on Monday, the largest single-day increase to date, the health ministry, The war-torn country has recorded 106 infections and four deaths so far, and new cases have increased in recent days with the return of Syrians from abroad, the ministry said.

Syria records 20 new coronavirus cases in largest single-day increase

Mosques, churches and businesses in the occupied West Bank will reopen on Tuesday in an easing of coronavirus restrictions, Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh said on Monday.

Palestinians easing coronavirus restrictions in West Bank

Brazil is now increasingly becoming the primary hotspot of coronavirus, as President Jair Bolsonaro continues to downplay it as a “flu”. The country currently has the second-highest number of COVID-19 cases.

Indigenous tribals in Brazil are dying twice as much as the national average due to COVID-19

With 40 asymptomatic infection cases, China has reported 51 new coronaviruses and the majority of them in the contagion's first epicentre Wuhan, where over six million tests have been conducted in the last 10 days, health officials said on Monday.

Wuhan still combating coronavirus; China reports 51 new cases

The director of Chinese virology institute of Wuhan has said that three live strains of bat coronavirus on-site but none of them match with the novel coronavirus that has wrecked chaos in the world.

Wuhan virology institute had three live bat coronaviruses: Chinese state media

Authorities in Wuhan have announced a comprehensive ban on eating wild animals and the hunting and trading of wildlife, according to a statement by the city's municipal government.

Wuhan officially bans eating and hunting of wild animals

High school seniors donning masks have returned to schools in South Korea. Mandatory temperature checks were carried out at the entrance. Elementary, middle and high school students will rejoin in a phased manner till June 1.

Coronavirus tracker: South Korea's schools to resume, Russia witnesses spike in cases

WION has always chosen to speak truth to power. We relentlessly exposed China's cover-up despite threats and were blocked by Chinese diplomats even targeted by Chinese embassy officials.

Chinese official says early coronavirus samples destroyed in 'unauthorised labs'

Japan's economy slipped into recession for the first time in 4-1/2 years in the last quarter, putting the nation on course for its deepest postwar slump as the coronavirus crisis ravages businesses and consumers.

Japan braces for worst postwar slump as pandemic tips economy into recession

'Masked' dancers bring Saturday night fever back to Wuhan as lockdown relaxed

Beijing and Moscow are threatening counter lawsuits against those countries which are enquiring too much about China. According to Beijing's official mouthpiece, The Global Times, China and Russia will start by initiating an investigation into US-owned bio-labs.

COVID-19: China, Russia threaten countries with counter lawsuits

Garment factories across Bangladesh have reopened during the COVID-19 pandemic, which has locked down most of the country. A new fear has seeped in among garment workers, as they are forced to restart working in conditions not suitable to ensure social distancing.

Workers fear for their lives as Bangladesh reopens garment factories

As coronavirus cases across major hotspots in Europe and North America continue to drop, the fear of new hotspots still remains. Many believe that the next killer wave could start anywhere in Africa or South Asia.

How sex workers in Zambia helped contact-trace coronavirus carriers

The Chinese city of Shulan has imposed martial law after 11 fresh cases of coronavirus. The city borders North Korea and fears a second wave of the killer virus.

Border Chinese city imposes martial law after 11 new cases of coronavirus

Russia recorded the highest number of daily coronavirus infections today with 11,656 additions. As of now, Russia has 221,344 cases of COVID-19 and is the third most infected country.

Putin lifts non-working period, daily infections in Russia cross 11,000

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

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

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