India passes 500,000 coronavirus cases
India now has more than 500,000 confirmed coronavirus cases, according to government figures released Saturday that showed a record daily leap of 18,500 new infections.
India turns to cardboard beds in coronavirus battle

Mexico tops 25,000 coronavirus deaths and 200,000 cases
Mexico has surpassed 25,000 COVID-19 deaths and 200,000 cases, the government said on Thursday.
Israel reports 356 new COVID-19 cases, 22,400 in total
 The number of coronavirus cases in Israel rose to 22,400 on Thursday after 356 new ones were added, the Ministry of Health said.
Massive explosion near Tehran
Iranian media outlets say a massive explosion has taken place in an area near the capital Tehran. The area hosts a military facility, but the state television said the blast hit an industrial gas tank.
US and EU to launch new dialogue on China
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says the United States and European Union will launch a new formal dialogue on China.