Explainer: What we know about the Indian variant as coronavirus sweeps South Asia
Reuters India has recorded the world’s sharpest spike in coronavirus infections this month, with political and financial capitals New Delhi…
Indian oil refiners cut output, imports as pandemic hits demand
Nidhi Verma India’s top state oil refiners are reducing processing runs and crude imports as the surging COVID-19 pandemic has…
India’s seven-day COVID average at new high, WHO issues warning on strain
Reuters Crowds clamour for COVID drugs at Indian hospital India’s coronavirus crisis showed scant sign of easing on Tuesday, with…
India’s brutal COVID wave brings tragic scenes to small town hospital
Danish Siddiqui In the emergency room of a public hospital in northern India on Tuesday, a man was trying to…
WHO says ‘safest bet’ for some families is to forgo Christmas gatherings
FILE PHOTO: A logo is pictured on the headquarters of the World Health Orgnaization (WHO) in Geneva, Switzerland, June 25,…
Florida reports record one-day increase in COVID-19 deaths
A sign warning about the spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is seen in Miami Beach, Florida, U.S. July 14, 2020.…
Modi urges citizens to stay alert to virus as lockdown eases
NEW DELHI (Reuters) – Prime Minister Narendra Modi warned the country on Sunday to remain vigilant against the spread of…
India’s foreign ministry asks some officials to quarantine after two positive for virus
Aditya Kalra NEW DELHI (Reuters) – At least two people working at India’s foreign affairs ministry have tested positive for…
Moscow outbreak ‘not only stabilised but improved’
Sarah Rainsford BBC Moscow Correspondent Getty ImagesCopyright: Getty Images The coronavirus situation in Moscow has improved and restrictions will soon…
UK forced to close North Korea embassy
James Landale Diplomatic correspondent Getty ImagesCopyright: Getty Images Foreign diplomats and embassy staff have their temperatures recorded at Pyongyang International…