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Trump says he will delay G7 Summit and invite other countries
German Chancellor Angela Merkel became the first leader to decline the in-person invitation outright.
Flames engulf US police station as black rights unrest spreads
Thousands joined the protests in Minnesota, which were triggered by the Monday death of 46-year-old George Floyd.
Trump signs order targetting social media after tweets flagged
The executive order calls on government regulators to evaluate if online platforms should be eligible for liability protection for content.
COVID-19 vaccine availability by January: experts agree on accelerated timeline
In the early stages of the pandemic in the US, it was projected that a viable vaccine will probably take 12 to 18 months in a favourable scenario.
Trump threatens to 'close down' social media after tweets tagged
Twitter tagged two of his tweets in which he claimed that more mail-in voting would lead to what he called a "Rigged Election."
Twitter-Trump clash intensifies political misinformation battle
Twitter on Tuesday targeted tweets in which the president said that mail-in voting would lead to fraud and a 'rigged election' in November.
US passes dire milestone of 100,000 COVID-19 deaths
Confirmed US deaths stood at 100,396 late Wednesday, with nearly 1.7 million infections, according to the tally compiled by Johns Hopkins University.
Brazil leads daily virus deaths for fifth straight day
Brazil has now confirmed a total of 24,512 deaths.
WHO stops hydroxychloroquine trials over safety concerns
Elsewhere, gyms and swimming pools reopened in Germany, Iceland, Italy and Spain.
Melania Trump dons head-to-toe white for Memorial Day
The first lady of the US wore a white double-breasted coat with gold military-style buttons and paired it with stiletto pumps.
World needs 'green recovery', health experts tell G20 leaders
The 20-nations accounting for 90 percent of global GDP should prioritise investment in public health, clean air, clean water and a stable climate.
China warns US pushing relations to 'brink of new cold war'
Governments including the US and Australia have called in recent weeks for an investigation into the exact origins of the virus.
Asia stocks mostly up on lockdown easing but Hong Kong extends losses
The US announced sanctions against a Chinese government institute and eight companies for human rights violations.
Melania Trump says she is 'proud' of students for being 'strong' amid coronavirus pandemic
FLOTUS joined her husband and Mike Pence on a call with state governors, on the need to address the issues of mental health among children.
Trump orders US flags lowered to half-staff for virus victims
The announcement came as the US COVID-19 death toll approaches the 100,000 mark.
WHO reports record virus cases as Trump proposes face-to-face G7 summit
The WHO said that 106,662 virus cases reported to the UN agency on Tuesday -- the most in a single day since the outbreak erupted in Wuhan in December.
Brazil surpasses 1,000 coronavirus deaths in 24 hours
President Bolsonaro has refused to accept health experts' recommendations on responding to the pandemic.
Hackers threaten to reveal details of Madonna if law firm doesn't pay $1 mn ransom
It comes after the hackers claimed that they have sold all their 'dirty laundry' on US President Donald Trump.
WHO to review virus response as Trump renews attack
Washington is locked in an increasingly bitter spat with Beijing over the new coronavirus pandemic and has also taken aim at the WHO.
Trump says he is taking hydroxychloroquine
Trump's latest remarks came out of the blue, immediately grabbing headlines on a day when US deaths from COVID-19 topped 90,000 people.
WHO to kick off international meet amid US-China tensions
Many heads of state, government chiefs, health ministers, other dignitaries are expected to attend the meeting around noon on Monday.
Hackers threaten to reveal details of Bruce Springteen and Diddy's business deal
Allen Grubman's law firm represents stars including Lady Gaga, Madonna, Mariah Carey, U2, Bruce Springsteen, Priyanka Chopra, Bette Midler and more.
Asian markets head for negative end to tough week
The downbeat mood was compounded by another spike in US jobless claims and overshadowed news several countries were easing strict lockdown measures.
Trump threatens China ties, says in no mood for Xi talks
Trump earlier this week ruled out renegotiating the partial trade deal inked in January, when asked about reports that China was looking to reopen talks.
WTO chief to step down early as global economic crisis rages
The Brazilian diplomat, who became the WTO chief in 2013, suggested that an early change of leadership would help it face "new post-COVID realities".
World leaders 'unlikely' to meet at UN in September: Chief
Several UN envoys have predicted that the meeting will end up via videoconference, especially as this year marks the 75th anniversary of the world body.
Jimmy Kimmel on Twitter feud with Trump; accuses MAGA supporters of 'death threats'
The row started after Kimmel aired an edited video of Vice-President Mike Pence delivering "empty boxes of PPE" to a hospital.
A COVID-19 study claims hydroxycholoroquine is not effective
Around 1,438 coronavirus patients in various hospitals in New York were part of a study conducted by a research team from the University at Albany.
New resolution on pandemic truce being drafted at UN: Diplomats
The proposal was put forward Tuesday organised by Estonia, which holds the rotating presidency of the Security Council.
Asian equities slip as second wave fears come into focus
Federal Reserve officials also warned about the long-term financial impact of an extended shutdown.