Coronavirus Kills Over 244,000 Worldwide
Worldwide, the number of confirmed infections with coronavirus stands above 3.4 million, with nearly 245,000 deaths and approximately 1.1 million recoveries.
Coronavirus Cases in Africa Hit 40,000
There are more than 40,000 cases of the deadly coronavirus across Africa, according to Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data released on Saturday.
Eastern Afghanistan Bombing Kills 3 Civilians
Three civilians were killed and four others wounded in a bomb attack in Mehtarlam city, capital of Afghanistan eastern Laghman province on Saturday.
Coronavirus Outbreak in Russia, Pakistan Begins
Russia and Pakistan reported their biggest one-day jumps in new coronavirus infections as some other countries and US states where case numbers are stabilizing.
Fauci blocked from Testifying
The White House has blocked Dr. Anthony Fauci from testifying about the response to the coronavirus crisis before the US House Appropriations Committee.
Riot in Venezuela Prison Leaves 40 Deads, 50 Injured
A riot erupted at a prison in central Venezuela, leaving at least 40 people dead and 50 more injured, including a National Guard officer.
WHO: COVID-19 death toll reaches 239,602 globally
In its latest report, the World Health Organization (WHO) put the current number of the death toll caused by a coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, at 239,602.
US Easing Lockdowns As Remdesivir Approved
More US states eased pandemic lockdown measures on Friday even as coronavirus deaths rose, while American authorities green-lighted, remdesivir for emergency use on patients.
Kim Jong Un sends new message amid recent rumors
Kim Jong Un, leader of North Korea, who has been rumored about his health status in the media, issued a message on the occasion of International Worker Day.
Explosions Rock Ammunition Depot in Syria’s Homs City
A munitions depot has been attacked in Homs, Syria resulting in injuries among civilians, Governor of Homs Talal al-Barazi told the state broadcaster SANA.