Covid-19 has killed over 3.3M people and infected more than 160M globally. Follow this thread for all the coronavirus-related developments for May 12:
A Covid-19 variant behind the acceleration of India's explosive outbreak has been found in 44 countries – WHO statement
Germany reports 14,909 new #Covid19 cases, bringing the total to over 3,54M, as the death toll rises by 268 to 85,380 – RKI
India reports 348,421 new #Covid19 cases, pushing the total to over 23.34M, as the death toll passes 250,000
Covid-19 pandemic "could have been prevented" – WHO commissioned panel report
Coronavirus variant driving infections and deaths in India has been detected in 44 countries, according to WHO. TRT World’s Health Correspondent Nicola Hill explains
UK reports 2,284 new Covid-19 cases, 11 deaths – official data
Norway drops AstraZeneca Covid vaccine and continues to suspend Johnson & Johnson jab
Turkey reports 13,029 new coronavirus cases and 232 new deaths – Health Ministry
Brazil reports 2,494 more Covid-19 deaths and 76,692 new cases – official data
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Israel's ongoing war on besieged Gaza — now in its 45th day — has killed over 13,000 Palestinians, including 5,500 children, and wounded 29,000 as UN chief expresses deep concern over Israeli attacks on UN schools
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Why does the Houthi's seizure of an Israeli ship in Yemen mark a significant development? Mohammad Al-Kassim explains from occupied East Jerusalem
Reports by Israeli media that an Israeli combat helicopter opened fire on attendees of the Nova music festival on October 7 “confirm that Israel fabricated lies to justify genocide and displacement from Gaza,” says the Palestinian resistance group Hamas
G7 foreign ministers "strongly condemned" North Korean arms transfers to Russia, Japan says following talks in Tokyo
Russian Security Council Secretary Nikolai Patrushev says "destructive" policies of US and its allies are increasing risk that nuclear, chemical or biological weapons would be used
G7 foreign ministers say their support for Ukraine in its war with Russia "will never waver," while urging China not to assist Moscow in conflict
Russia, responding to US' apparent overture, says West must recognise Moscow's declared annexation in September of "new territories" from Ukraine before any talks with President Putin, as fighting enters its 283rd day
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G7 or Group of Seven nations and Australia join EU in setting $60-per-barrel price cap on Russian oil — a bid to limit Moscow's ability to sustain its offensive in Ukraine
G7 and EU countries agree on how much they're prepared to pay for Russian oil that's transported by sea
Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu meets his Italian counterpart Antonio Tajani in Rome, discussing developments in Ukraine and Libya, economic and defence industry cooperation
Turkish Foreign Minister Cavusoglu in Rome on Ukraine war:
- Türkiye rejects Ukraine war from beginning
- We don't accept annexation & consider it illegal
- We could have clearer picture about negotiations by spring, we’ll continue our efforts
Turkish FM Cavusoglu in Rome:
- Türkiye contributes to security of Europe
- We are only NATO ally actively fighting against Daesh
- EU tries to exclude us from security mechanisms
- Grain deal is proof of important role we played
Türkiye's Communications Director Fahrettin Altun speaking at Stratcom '22:
- Türkiye became a stabilizing force under leadership of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan
- As a a global player, Türkiye demonstrates an active foreign policy as a stabilizing force in region
Türkiye's Communications Director Fahrettin Altun on Ukraine-Russia:
- Grain deal reached through our mediation efforts has been a vital step in contributing to the solution of the global food crisis
- Türkiye has become central to global peace and stability
Turkish President Erdogan at Stratcom '22:
- Türkiye is one of the countries most exposed to fake news
- Experienced hypocrisy during our struggle against terrorist organisations
- International press after Istanbul terror attack acted in terror organisation’s favour