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Brazil’s coronavirus outbreak crosses 1 million mark, shows no signs of slowing down

Brazil’s response to the pandemic, plagued by political infighting and mismatched quarantine orders, has made it tough for experts to estimate when the disease will peak.

Brazil records second most virus deaths in the world, surpassing UK

A new study showed the illness may be far more widespread in Brazil than official data suggests.

China’s top leaders spar over street stalls, Greece’s tourism plan & other global Covid news

As the Covid-19 pandemic shows no signs of letting up, ThePrint highlights the most important stories on the crisis from across the globe.

The Amazon is still burning, only now the world isn’t watching

Unlike last year, when images of 300-year-old trees ablaze fuelled international outrage, little stands in the way now.

World’s biggest mines are at risk after coronavirus surge in Latin America

Brazil surpassed the US in new coronavirus cases last week, and the disease is now spreading in northern states such as Para, which accounts for 8% of global iron ore supply.

President Bolsonaro in a political fix as Brazil turns into hotspot for Covid pandemic

Pressure is piling on Bolsonaro, who is battling allegations that could lead to his ouster while facing a pandemic and its economic devastation.

With more daily deaths than UK, Brazil is new coronavirus hotspot

Brazil reported 751 deaths Friday while the number of cases nearly tripled in two weeks to over 145,000. However, President Jair Bolsonaro wants restrictions eased.

Brazilians ignore social distancing, bodies pile up in New York & other global Covid news

As the Covid-19 pandemic shows no signs of letting up, ThePrint highlights the most important stories on the crisis from across the globe.

Coronavirus has busted myth that nationalist Right cares about ‘the people’

Take, for instance, how Brazil, Britain, the US and India are fighting the coronavirus crisis.

Hezbollah to Taliban to Brazil’s gangs: Terrorists, militants and criminals join Covid fight

A weak pandemic response from a government creates an opportunity for violent groups to earn legitimacy in eyes of the public.

On Camera

Nodal officers to fast-tracking NOCs, Kerala govt’s heeding investor concerns, and it means business

As many as 21 policy reforms are under implementation following Invest Kerala Global Summit, as LDF govt works to change perception that the state is not conducive to businesses.

Finnish giant ICEYE to build signature radar microsatellites in India, offers full control to govt

Company builds microsatellites that are smaller, faster, cheaper to produce. ICEYE will develop & launch micro-satellites, hand them over to India, which will have full control & sovereignty.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.