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World coronavirus dispatch: Tally of global cases goes past 2 million

From US handing a $25-billion assistance to airlines, to IMF pegging world's economic loss at $9 trillion, Trump's changed stance, and scramble for coffee - read these and more in today's world digest

Covid-19 Factoid: Grim trends from Belgium, Russia; recovery in Australia

While the number of Covid-9 cases is doubling swiftly in Russia, Belgium has now surpassed Italy to have worst fatality rate; in India, MP also has a high death rate

Covid-19 Factoid: Madhya Pradesh has highest death rate among Indian states

While Turkey is witnessing the steepest rise in number of Covid-19 cases among Asian nations, Russia has seen its highest single-day addition of new cases, and infections in China are rising again

After months of denial, Russia admits the virus is taking hold

The mayor of hard-hit Moscow acknowledged that 'the situation is becoming increasingly problematic'

OPEC+ meeting delayed as Saudi, Russia trade barbs over crash in oil prices

The alliance is tentatively aiming to hold the virtual gathering on April 9 instead of Monday as it previously intended, a delegate familiar with the matter said.

Covid-19: Oil crash poses test for OPEC+ after Moscow, Riyadh miscalculate

An OPEC source briefed on Saudi oil policy said the scale of the fall in demand might require action beyond the scope OPEC+ could take alone

Russia's top coronavirus doctor who shook hands with Putin tests positive

Last Tuesday Denis Protsenko met with the Russian leader who inspected the Kommunarka hospital while wearing a bright yellow hazmat suit

Coronavirus: In heavy debt, US oil firms hit hardest as prices collapse

Major issuers of junk bonds to finance expansion, US energy companies are in deep trouble now

Covid-19 impact: Russia to seal off all borders to foreigners within a week

The measure was announced in a statement Monday from Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin

Russia to launch $4 bn 'anti-crisis' fund to shield economy from Covid-19

A sharp drop in the price of oil, Russia's main export, has left Russia particularly vulnerable, with the rouble sinking to four-year lows against the dollar

China unwilling to join trilateral arms control initiative with US, Russia

USA believes it is "imperative to address" Russian and Chinese proliferation and buildup of new weapon types

Parliament passes reforms allowing Putin to run again; to get 2 more terms

The measures must now be approved by the upper house Federation Council and be put to a public vote scheduled for April 22

Oil prices fall as Saudi moves to boost output amid price war with Russia

West Texas Intermediate fell 1.7% to about $33 a barrel while Brent crude was off 1.7% at $36 a barrel

How to cope with $30 oil: Producers prepare for more spending cuts

The launch of a price war between Saudi Arabia and Russia drove oil prices down by about a third on Monday

Putin could contest prez polls beyond 2024; proposes 'reset to zero' rule

In January this year, Putin had suggested some amendments to the Constitution, including an unprecedented transfer of some powers from the presidency to parliament

Aramco to boost crude supply to 12.3 mn bpd, escalate price war with Russia

The world's biggest crude exporter has been pumping some 9.8 million bpd which means it will be adding at least 2.5 million bpd from April

US blames 'state actors' for shocking oil markets, pleads for calm

Oil prices suffered their biggest daily rout since the 1991 Gulf War as top producers Russia and Saudi Arabia launched a price war in the face of weak demand prompted by the spread of the coronavirus

Oil firms promised billions to investors. Now what next after price crash?

Brent crude was trading at around $36 a barrel, down around 20 per cent by 16:45 GMT on Monday, when analysts lowered share price forecasts for top oil and gas producers

Donald Trump blames oil fight, 'fake news' for stock market drop

Throughout his presidency, Trump has frequently pointed to rising stock prices and record-high market indexes as a signal of the American economy's health.

Crude collapse exposes Big Oil's weak points as valuations crash

Producers have cut costs, sold assets and canceled projects to repair balance sheets following crude's 2014-17 slump.