Singapore on Friday reported 768 new cases of coronavirus, mostly among the foreign nationals living in dormitories, taking the total number of infections in the country to 21,707 with 20 deaths, the health ministry said.

On May 8, 1980, representatives of all World Health Organization (WHO) member states gathered in Geneva and officially declared that the smallpox-causing variola virus had been relegated to the history books, two centuries after the discovery of a vaccine.

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said the parole would apply to low-risk inmates who have passed their minimum detention period.

The job loss according to the US Labor Department destroyed nearly all the positions created in the prior decade

The unprecedented collapse in April driven by the coronavirus fallout sent the unemployment rate to 14.7%, well beyond the peak hit in late 2009 during the global financial crisis.

Most non-essential businesses have been shut since mid-March as officials urge people to stay at home to slow the spread of the coronavirus, but in recent weeks, some of the 10 Canadian provinces have started to gradually reopen their economies.

As many as 44 million of the continent's 1.3 billion people could be infected during the same period, the UN health agency estimated, based on its prediction model of 47 African countries.

The number of fatalities in hospitals, care homes and the wider community rose by 626 on the previous day to reach 31,241.

Italy's total death toll from COVID-19 since its outbreak came to light on February 21 now stands at 30,201. Only the United States and Britain have seen more deaths from the virus.

More than 145,000 cases of the novel coronavirus have been reported so far, with 10,222 added in the last 24 hours.

A government tally showed 10,669 new cases over the last 24 hours, fewer than Thursday's record of 11,231 bringing the total number of confirmed infections to 187,859.

Each year a variety of events, including bird watching are held across the globe to raise awareness on World Migratory Bird Day observed on May 9.

In recent weeks, Trump has been recounting other countries' calls for help. He said he'd offered Russia's Vladimir Putin ventilators during a call on Thursday.

Russia's coronavirus taskforce said that 104 people had died overnight, bringing the national death toll to 1,827.

Latest reports have shown Khuzestan red along with a few other provinces, including the capital Tehran and the Shiite clerical centre of Qom, where Iran reported its first cases in February.

The line of people stretched for more than 1 km (half a mile) outside an ice rink where volunteers were handing out around 1,500 parcels to people who started queuing as early as 5 am.

Infections have been reported in more than 210 countries and territories since the first cases were identified in China in December 2019.

Ileana took to her social media on Wednesday and posted a picture of clad in a two-piece bikini while lying causally on a hammock.

Earlier, Sonu Sood started a ration drive to help the needy during the ongoing lockdown. He also offered his hotel in Juhu for healthcare workers.

The holy month of Ramadan begins on Friday. Here are some wishes to share on the festive occasion.

Iftar is an important meal where all the family members sit together to break their daily fast. A series of dishes are prepared for the feast. We have shortlisted a few picks that can live up to your dinner array.

The Khadke Glassy fame singer has brought together over 30 artists together, including Mika Singh and Daler Mehendi for his song on Coronavirus pandemic. The song is titled Haunsla Na Chhadin.

Top queries discussed were period problems, pregnancy complications during coronavirus, birth control techniques and miscarriage.

Actress Vidya Balan has collaborated with celebrity shout-out platform Tring to raise donations to provide additional 1000 PPE kits, along with Manish Mundra of Drishyam Films and photographer cum film producer Atul Kasbekar.

On her 94th birth anniversary, here are some inspiring quotes by acclaimed author Harper Lee.

Shabana Azmi has collaborated with an NGO called Action Aid India to help more than 10 lakh people across 172 districts in 21 states

Irrfan Khan, who was diagnosed with neuroendocrine tumour in 2018, is survived by his wife Sutapa and his sons Babil and Ayaan.

The day was first celebrated in the year 1982 by the Dance Committee of the International Theatre Institute (ITI) which is UNESCO’s partner for performing arts.

Irrfan Khan passed away around noon on Wednesday, April 29, a day after being admitted in the hospital.

The idea of celebrating this day came from Herbie Hancock, who happens to be a UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador as well as a renowned jazz pianist.

Dadasaheb’s life turned around after watching Ferdinand Zecca’s silent film, The Life of Christ. This was when Dadasaheb made up his mind to make his first film.

Last month, JK Rowling revealed that she showed the symptoms of COVID-19, but had fully recovered.

The theme for World Asthma Day 2020 is ‘Enough Asthma Deaths’. Read below to know more about his ailment.

In the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, the theme of this year's World Hygiene Day is 'clean your hands'.

Jessica Biel to Kris Jenner to Naomi Campbell, celebrities walk down the memory lane to share pictures from their previous appearances at the Met Gala.

Today is the International Day of the Midwife.

Mother’s Day is observed on the second Sunday of May every year. This year, we will mark the celebrations for Mother’s Day on May 10.

Rabindranath Tagore has not only been a stalwart in literature but an inspirational figure in many people's lives.

Selena Gomez will be putting her culinary skills to test with the help of a different master chef in each episode. The singer will also serve as executive producer on the show.

Even though many shops and online websites remain unavailable due to the Coronavirus lockdown, here are 5 gift ideas you can present to your mother on this Mother's Day 2020.

Mother's Day 2020 might be impacted by the coronavirus lockdown, but it can be made special with the help of these simple steps.

After anti-war activist Ann Reeves Jarvis's death on May 5,1905, her daughter Anna Jarvis led on a protest for years to procure a national holiday in view of celebrating the mothers for one day.

Mother's Day 2020 might be in the middle of a global pandemic but that should not stop us from making the day extra special for our mothers.

Since going out is not an option currently, give your mom a sweet-filled surprise this Mother's Day by baking an amazing cake for her with these basic ingredients.

A simple refreshment like lemonade is ideal for summers. All you need is lemon, chilled water, sugar and some salt to prepare this humble beverage.

Being a parent is not a cakewalk and it takes immense strength to be a single mother. On this day dedicated to mothers, we are looking at some of the single mothers in Bollywood.

బండ్ల గణేష్ మరోసారి సోషల్ మీడియాలో హాట్ టాపిక్ గా నిలుస్తున్నారు. గత ఎలక్షన్స్ లో బండ్ల గణేష్ ఏ విధంగా హడావుడి చేసాడో స్పెషల్ గా చెప్పనవసరం లేదు, ఇక సోషల్ మీడియాలో బండ్ల గణేష్ పై వచ్చిన ట్రోల్స్ అప్పట్లో బాగా వైరల్ అయ్యాయి. అయితే కరోనా లాక్ డౌన్ పొడగింపుపై ఇటీవల కేసీఆర్ ఇచ్చిన పిలుపుకి బండ్ల గణేష్ పాజిటివ్ కామెంట్స్ చేశారు.

Hundreds of migrant workers came onto the streets and clashed with the police at a village in Surat district of Gujarat today to demand that they either be sent back to their home states or allowed to...

WhatsApp tricks 2020 for iPhone includes some advanced tips such as how to schedule WhatsApp messages, how to hide online status, and how to send WhatsApp message without adding a contact.

The West Bengal government on Saturday refuted the allegations of non-cooperation by Union Home Minister Amit Shah and said that it has facilitated the return of around 6,000 migrants stranded outside...