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Health Ministry Declares Gaza's First Virus Death

A wave of coronavirus infections among residents returning to Gaza has more than doubled the number of cases in the Strip in recent days, raising fears of a bigger outbreak

MP's Arrest Raises TN Political Heat Amid Coronavirus Chaos

Arrest of a prominent opposition leader shifted the focus from raging pandemic in TN, amid allegations that the state government was trying to suppress a scam that the arrested MP was trying to unearth

Russia Reports 9,434 New Coronavirus Infections

Russia will see a sharp rise in the mortality figures for May, say officials, as the coronavirus death toll rises. Illness and chronic conditions don’t always have a positive ending, says deputy PM

Sharjah Intensifies Preventive Measures Against Coronavirus

As many as 365 police patrols have been deployed to enforce a strict lockdown in the Emirate during the national sterilisation campaign

China's Security Law Proposal Sparks Outrage In Hong Kong

US says security law a ‘death knell’ for Hong Kong autonomy; UK expects China to respect Hong Kong’s autonomy: PM’s spokesman; China hikes defence spending by 6.6%, lowest rate in years

Early Anti-Virus Action Could Have Saved Thousands: Study

Thousands of lives would have been saved in the US if social distancing steps had begun just a week earlier than they actually did in mid-March, say researchers at Columbia varsity

Migrant Boat Crossings To UK Surge During Virus Lockdown

Francois Guennoc says milder weather and calmer seas since the beginning of April may have contributed to the increase in crossing attempts; Greece extends migrant camp lockdown

Ministry Confirms 994 New Covid-19 Cases, Four Deaths

Mansour says, ‘Today we are reaping the fruits of the vision of our wise leadership, which has been instrumental in the success of our efforts to contain the spread of the virus and mitigate its repercussions’

UAE Leaders Greet Islamic Heads Of State On Eid Al Fitr

Khalifa wishes world leaders prosperity; Eid prayers at home on Sunday; 994 new cases, 4 deaths in UAE; over 6,000 cases in India making it the highest in a day; some OCIs permitted to fly in; Modi announces billions in aid for cyclone-hit.

Pak's ‘Honour Killings' Show Women Need Digital Skills

The murder of the two teenage girls has sparked debate in Pakistan around women’s digital safety, with the women who shared news of the killings also coming under fire online.

10,000 Healthcare Workers Infected With Virus In Iran

Tehran says more than 100 of those workers have died; Yemen faces virus catastrophe, says MSF; Oman finds 327 new cases; five more die of virus in Kuwait; ICRC warns of crisis in Syria

Brazil's Biggest Cemetery Races To Keep Up With Virus

More than 290,000 people in Brazil have been infected with the new coronavirus — the third-highest number in the world — and nearly 19,000 have died

Emirates Resumes Regular Flights To Nine Destinations

Be responsible during Eid, Sheikh Mohamed tells residents; UAE reports 894 new cases and 4 deaths; passengers required to arrive at DXB four hours before scheduled flight; Eid Takbeer will be broadcast in all Dubai mosques.

Gargash Launches Annual Human Trafficking Report

Gargash concluded by underlining the country has a wide range of policies and practices that enable it to combat human trafficking effectively through strong partnerships

105 Indian Medical Professionals Arrive On Covid-19 Mission

The medical team of critical care nurses and doctors will be working in various COVID-19 hospitals across the UAE, adding to the nation’s existing workforce

Experts Discuss Finding Jobs During Covid-19

Discussion took place during ‘Illustrado Talks’ which is among online platforms of Filipino magazine whose mission is ‘to help Filipinos flourish, become better individuals and be more progressive thinkers’

Australia Considers Return Of Foreign University Students

NSW state allows people to resume travel for pleasure; for the first time in 800 years, UK’s Cambridge University scraps in-person lectures for 2020-2021

Trump Blames China For ‘Mass Worldwide Killing'

It was the incompetence of China and nothing else, that did this mass worldwide killing, tweets president ;Trump defends using malaria drug for COVID-19

India To Resume Domestic Flights From Monday

941 new cases, 6 deaths in the UAE; workers’ cities to remain shut from 6pm-6am for disinfection; Eid prayers to be offered at home; Pak MP dies of coronavirus; Brazil loses 1,000 lives in a day; Cambridge University scraps in-person lectures for the 1st time in 800 years.

Amid Virus Challenges, Probe Spreads Global Hope

The scheduled launch date represents the opening of the launch window for the Emirates Mars Mission, which extends to 13th August, 2020

Ministry Confirms 873 New Virus Cases, 1,214 Recoveries

The new cases are in a stable condition and undergoing the necessary medical treatment; ten teams to help improve mental health, wellbeing in Abu Dhabi community.

US Virus Deaths Cross 90,000; Trump Says Takes Malaria Drug

Total number of confirmed cases nationwide nears 1.5m, NYC sees drop in the rate of hospitalisation of virus patients; phased reopening gains traction; president says taking hydroxychloroquine

Pakistan Clerics Resume Congregational Prayers

873 new cases, 3 deaths in UAE; foreign nationals holding UAE residence visas can return to country from June 1; Trump threatens to dump WHO, says he is taking malaria drugs.

Virus Cases Rising In Russia As Crisis Eases Elsewhere

Officials angrily deny manipulating statistics, saying Russia’s low death toll reflects early preventive measures and broad screening

80% Of Who's Covid-19 Aid Launched From UAE Via IHC

Vision of Ruler of Dubai guided establishment of International Humanitarian City; Dubai Industrial City has allocated more strategic facilities to expand IHC’s storage capacity to support delivery of aid globally

8pm-6am Sterilisation Drive To Begin From Tomorrow

Violators will be jailed, fined not less than Dhs 100,000; 832 new cases, 4 deaths in UAE; warning against Eid gatherings issued; WHO supports review of the pandemic.

Cafes And Churches Reopen In Italy; Spain Eyes Summer Reboot

Acropolis sparkles in the sun as Greek tourist spots reopen; Ryanair boss says Britain 14day quarantine plan ‘idiotic;’ 70 cases of COVID-19 at French schools days after re-opening

Iraq Faces Local Lockdowns As Coronavirus Cases Jump

At least 123 people have died among 3,404 confirmed cases of coronavirus in Iraq, according to Health Ministry statistics

Tamil Nadu Offices Reopen As Virus Pandemic Rages

Tamil Nadu enters 4th phase of virus lockdown, with 14 of the state’s 39 districts still remaining under curbs due to the raging pandemic which has already seen over 11,000 infections

4-Month-Old Egyptian Baby Emerges Virus-Free In Dubai

Four-month-old COVID-19 patient, youngest survivor in UAE, passed three swab tests with flying colours, baby came in with mild symptoms and remained in stable condition throughout her stay in Zahra hospital