Top 10 world news today: Iran reports double digit COVID-19 death toll, China's concern on US move against WHO, and more
Coronavirus
No time to waste, singular focus stopping the coronavirus pandemic: WHO
After US President Trump froze funding to the World Health Organization(WHO), director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said that the international health body's "singular focus is on working to serve all people to save lives and stop the COVID-19 pandemic.
Iran reports coronavirus deaths below 100 for second consecutive day
The total infections in the country has now risen to 76,389. The government said 49,933 people who were hospitalized have recovered.
Amazon says it may close French warehouses after court ruling
Amazon said on Wednesday it may temporarily shut its warehouses in France after a court ordered the company to limit deliveries in the country to essential goods like food and medical supplies, reported news agency Reuters.
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The Royals enter the Doctor Who universe: King Charles and Queen Camilla beam into Commonwealth Games in TARDIS
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Who is Ruchika Singh, booked for using foul language against PM Modi at Jantar Mantar protests?
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'I was almost trafficked in Paris,' says Australian woman, shares terrifying ordeal - 'I am on the black market'
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Why did India turn down the US offer for F-35 fighter jets? EXPLAINED
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India avoids higher US tariff, secures lower 10% rate. Here's how
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'Muslims should not befriend kaafirs': Pak Army DG says India-Afghan ties that of 'master-slave'
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Dhaka raises Sheikh Hasina’s planned address with Indian envoy
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Can an S-400 detect a bird?
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'Fifth-generation fighters': Can the S-400 shoot down an F-35?
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'FIR not withdrawn' against Noida teen who 'abused' PM Modi despite apology, claims CJP
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Pakistan minister admits ‘system has collapsed’, Munir pushes for more provinces | Gravitas
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Trump says Iranian school bombing photos could be AI-generated - 'I don’t think...'
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US signs deal to boost production of Patriot, THAAD missile interceptor systems
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What’s happening in Nepal? How did a local clash turn into communal violence? WION Decodes
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‘Deal or total surrender’: Trump says Iran’s leadership dishonest and ‘unbelievably duplicitous’
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‘Talks on right now’: Trump says he wants to give Iran ‘every last chance before decapitation’
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Have 7,000 Karnataka students tested positive for HIV? Here's the truth
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Meet top 5 bowlers in latest ICC Test rankings 2026 - check who sits at the top
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Trump says US oil firms made ‘too much money’ off high prices during Iran conflict
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Kim Kardashian shares sweet moment with boyfriend Lewis Hamilton during summer vacation
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US move on Venezuela oil bond could unlock gains for India’s energy companies
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'He is courageous leader': DK Shivakumar after TN CM Vijay postpone his Cauvery-related Karnataka visit
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Why Russian tanks are much lighter compared to US tanks
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Tamil Nadu leader Udhayanidhi Stalin draws severe backlash over derogatory remark against Trisha
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Why Russian jets use heavier steel compared to US jets
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Why Russian fighter pilots wear blue flight suits compared to US pilots
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'Country remains at mercy of COVID-19': Finland opens Helsinki region
Finland continues to keep its schools shut and has banned public gatherings. Marin reiterated that 'the country remains at the mercy of the virus'.
Japan's $1 trillion coronavirus stimulus to lift GDP by 3.8%, says Abe
Abe recentlyunveiled a stimulus package he described as among the world`s biggest to soften the economic blow.
Global situation is grim, US decision on WHO will undermine cooperation: China
After US President Trump decided to stop funding the WHO, China on Wednesday said that it was "seriously concerned about the US announcement".
Google and Apple collaborate to track coronavirus pandemic
Authorities around the world areusing technology totrack exposure and enforce quarantines.
Dangerous step in the wrong direction: Global reaction to Trump withdrawing WHO funding
Trump said the WHO had "failed in its basic duty and it must be held accountable". He said it promoted China's "disinformation" about the virus that likely led to a wider outbreak.
COVID-19 outbreak could cost global airline industry up to $314bn, predicts IATA
Global airline industry's passenger revenues have dropped by $314 billion in 2020, due to the outbreak of COVID-19 --25 per centmore than previously forecast.
How countries with female leaders are faring better than others during global pandemic?
The success of these and other women-led governments in dealing with a global pandemic is all the more noteworthy, given that women make up less than7 per centof world leaders.