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WHO reports record number of daily rise in global coronavirus cases
The World Health Organization (WHO) on Sunday reported a record one-day rise in the number of new coronavirus infections, with 307,930 reported over 24 hours, reports BBC.
New Zealand reports two new COVID-19 cases
New Zealand on Sunday reported two new cases of COVID-19 with one health worker testing positive, the Ministry of Health said in a statement.
Warring Afghans meet to find peace after decades of war
After decades of conflict, Afghanistan’s warring sides will open long anticipated negotiations Saturday in search of a lasting peace, reports AP.
Alabama woman donates kidney to cop who arrested her
An Alabama woman saved the life of a police officer by donating a kidney to him who had arrested her several times years ago, reports NDTV.
Covid-19: India's cases cross 4.6m after record surge
India’s confirmed coronavirus tally has exceeded 4.6 million after a record surge of 97,570 new cases in 24 hours, reports AP.
China announces new restrictions on US diplomats' activities
China has announced new restrictions on the activities of U.S. diplomats working in mainland China and Hong Kong, in what it called a justified response to similar measures imposed on Chinese diplomats in the U.S. last year, reports Ap.
UN General Assembly adopts resolution on COVID-19
The General Assembly has adopted an "omnibus" resolution to encourage international cooperation in response to COVID-19, reports Xinhua.
Bahrain becomes fourth Arab nation to recognise Israel
Bahrain on Friday agreed to normalise relations with Israel, becoming the fourth Arab nation to recognise Israel, a Middle Eastern country on the Mediterranean Sea. reports AP.
Plasma therapy ineffective in reducing Covid-19 death: Research
Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) said Convalescent Plasma (CP) therapy did not help in reducing death due to COVID-19.
COVID-19 could reverse decades of progress in cutting child deaths
The number of global under-five deaths dropped to its lowest point on record last year – down to 5.2 million from 12.5 million in 1990 – but COVID-19 could reverse decades of progress toward eliminating preventable child deaths, agencies warn on Wednesday.