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Here are top stories that made rounds in the world arena today.
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