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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The Biden administration's response to the escalating violence in the Israel-Palestine conflict is facing increasingly heavy criticism. TRT World's Jon Brain has more
Growing numbers of Palestinians are taking to the streets in multiple cities to protest against the Israeli violence and occupation. Journalist Muhannad Alami has more
With the mounting likelihood of an Israeli ground invasion, TRT World defence analyst Oubai Shahbandar has more on military capabilities in besieged Gaza
Thousands gathered to perform the Eid prayer at the Al Aqsa mosque in Occupied East Jerusalem, which has been the target of violence and aggression by Israeli occupation forces this week
Eid festivities are muted in Islam's third holiest site this year due to the relentless Israeli violence against Palestinians in Occupied East Jerusalem and the heavy bombardment of Gaza
Israel bombs building which houses office of Turkish relief group Yardimeli in western Gaza – AA
Palestinian group Islamic Jihad says it has fired 100 rockets towards Israel from Gaza in retaliation for attacks on buildings and civilians
A Palestinian has been killed by the Israeli army in the West Bank, Palestinian ministry says, as Israeli occupation forces signal a widening military campaign
Police headquarters destroyed in Israeli strikes on Gaza – AFP citing Hamas, army
- Calls US President elect Joe Biden to return to 2015 nuclear deal
- Says Trump’s “maximum pressure” policy on Tehran completely failed
EU Commission chief von der Leyen on Biden administration:
- Ready for a new start
- Hope US joins EU in global response to Covid-19
- US rejoining Paris deal will boost Transatlantic relationship
- Trump followers to remain, may not be able to eliminate dark forces from society
EU Council President Michel on US ties:
- Let's build a new pact for a stronger US, for a better world
- Tackling climate change, Covid-19, digital transformation, security are EU-US priorities
- EU sees Biden presidency as opportunity to rejuvenate transatlantic relationship