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Today, China will face an angry world seeking coronavirus answers at key WHO meeting

China is set to be challenged on two of its most sensitive issues: The Communist Party’s initial handling of the virus and the status of Taiwan’s participation.

Donald Trump set to restore some WHO funding, Fox reports

Trump had in April ordered a 60-day freeze on US funding to the WHO, saying that the global body took China’s claims about Covid-19 at 'face value'.

India screened only 19% of inbound passengers for Covid until 23 March, RTI reply reveals

According to the RTI reply, most passengers travelling from Europe were exempted from screening until early March.

Experts want to know why coronavirus hasn’t killed more Russians

The WHO said it’s in talks with Russia about the country’s statistics for coronavirus deaths, which at 0.9% is far below the global average.

What we don’t know about coronavirus origins might kill us

As scientists ask where and how the SARS-CoV-2 virus jumped to humans, there is the disturbing possibility that an unknown animal source is still spreading Covid-19.

Coronavirus came from bats, can infect cats and ferrets too, WHO says

Recent studies showed that cats can transmit the virus to other cats and the WHO is aware of instances of pets of Covid-19 patients being infected

India, Australia on same page on strengthening WHO, Indo-Pacific plans key: Envoy O’Farrell

In an interview, the Australian High Commissioner-designate to India said RCEP doors are still open for New Delhi.

How hackers broke into WHO computers by posing as journalists, researchers

One of the hacking alerts warned that the attempt was crafted by highly skilled professionals who were possibly state-sponsored and associated with Iran.

US aid to WHO sees cracks deepen in Congress as Republican senators move bill for accounts

Five Republican senators introduced a bill Wednesday that seeks an accounting of how US aid money is spent on the WHO and other multilateral groups.

Infecting subjects may speed Covid vaccine studies even though it’s dangerous, WHO Says

Infecting subjects pose significant potential dangers but may be considered in dire situations and with certain disclosures and protections, WHO says.

On Camera

Wealth nears $99 trillion, still Asia’s rich don’t have succession plans

Much of this wealth is tied to founder-led businesses that employ millions and help anchor regional economies.

Turkey blocks transport of Apache choppers to India through its airspace, new route being worked out

Indian govt officials last month skipped Turkish National Day celebrations in Delhi, in a message to Ankara following its support for Islamabad, particularly during Operation Sindoor.

Bihar is where politics moves, and everything else stands still

Bihar is blessed with a land more fertile for revolutions than any in India. Why has it fallen so far behind then? Constant obsession with politics is at the root of its destruction.