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GENEVA: The global death toll from the novel coronavirus has risen over the past 24 hours by 5,581 to 349,095, the World Health Organization (WHO) said in its daily situation report.

AMRITSAR, MAY 27, 2020:  As many as 179 Pakistan nationals, who were stranded in India due to COVID-19 lockdown, were repatriated via Attari-Wagah border on Wednesday.

WASHINGTON: The global death toll from the coronavirus pandemic has now reached 350,531, according to the Johns Hopkins University tracker.

ENGLAND: A 31-year-old man of Pakistani origin has been arrested by the cops for vandalizing a Gurudwara in England’s Derby.

LAHORE: COVID-19 cases on Tuesday soared to 57,705 after 1,356 new infections were reported, while 1,197 people have died so far from the disease in the country, the Pakistan health ministry said.

NEW DELHI: The Indian government has decided to bring back over 300 Indians who have been stranded in Pakistan.

BRASILIA: In a viral video, Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro was abused by onlookers in the capital after going out for a hotdog and drink.

MOSCOW, MAY 24: Russia on Sunday reported the highest daily toll of fatalities with 153 coronavirus deaths over the previous 24 hours, the country’s coronavirus crisis response centre said.

ISLAMABAD: The Taliban and Afghanistan’s president announced a three-day ceasefire with the Afghan government that will take effect when the Muslim festival of Eid al-Fitr begins on Sunday.

SYDNEY: A Punjabi man was arrested for fatally stabbing his wife despite having a domestic violence notice issued against him.  The incident took place in Sydney’s north-west on Wednesday (May 20).