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Of Brazil’s missing data, virus-free New Zealand, stranded ships & 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.

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.

Fresh wave in China, White House struggles to control pandemic and 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.

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.

Donald Trump & top US defense officer disagree on Covid origins, Uber fires 14% workforce

A look at the biggest news stories from around the world on the coronavirus pandemic.

Brazil President Bolsonaro thanks PM Modi for allowing export of HCQ raw materials

President Jair Bolsonaro said Brazil would receive the ingredients on Saturday, enabling it to continue treating Covid-19, lupus, malaria & arthritis patients.

‘Like Hanuman got medicine’ — Brazil’s Bolsonaro invokes Ramayana in Covid-19 letter to Modi

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has thanked PM Narendra Modi for easing restrictions on the export of hydroxychloroquine to fight Covid-19.

‘All this commotion’ — Bolsonaro calls Covid-19 shutdowns a crime that’s destroying Brazil

Many Brazilians, including his ministers, have criticised Bolsonaro for his lightweight response on coronavirus and insensitivity in the face of a pandemic.

Elizabeth Warren’s message for women, and coronavirus outside Trump’s invincible castle

The best cartoons of the week, chosen by the editors at ThePrint.

Dancing Queen, Rasputin greet Bolsonaro at Rashtrapati Bhavan Republic Day reception

Pre-Truth — snappy, witty and significant snippets from the world of politics and government.

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Have we reached a stage where we can say we’re proud of India? The data says so

As we head toward 'Azaadi Ka Amrit Kaal', let us remember the sacrifices of our freedom fighters and keep the growth engine turbocharged and bring energy and prosperity to all.

Navigating Trump’s tariffs is no child’s play. Indian toymakers are losing out on orders, enquiries

Indian toymakers are now exploring new markets, but they want govt to negotiate a trade deal with US soon, introduce incentives and subsidies to make the industry more competitive.

What is Project Sudarshan Chakra, announced by Modi from ramparts of Red Fort

The project is meant to be a ‘protective shield that will keep expanding’, the PM said. It is on the lines of the ‘Golden Dome’ announced by Trump, it is learnt.

War of IAF, PAF doctrines: As Pakistan obsesses over numbers, India embraces risk, wins

Now that both IAF and PAF have made formal claims of having shot down the other’s aircraft in the 87-hour war in May, we can ask a larger question: do such numbers really matter?