Briefly with OZY

As global cases passed 2 million, President Donald Trump faced widespread opposition to his decision to cut U.S. funding to the World Health Organization, which he blames for the crisis. Meanwhile, South Korea’s ruling party has won Wednesday’s elections in a validation of the government’s coronavirus efforts.

President Donald Trump announced he’ll pause U.S. funding to the

World Health Organization for “severely mismanaging” its coronavirus response.

Meanwhile, millions of South Korean voters flocked to freshly disinfected polling

stations Wednesday to cast their ballots in parliamentary elections.

American governors on both coasts announced yesterday that

they’ll coordinate plans for eventually lifting coronavirus restrictions, but President Donald Trump wasn’t having it. Meanwhile, with global cases nearing 2 million, India extended its massive lockdown until May 3.

Saudi Arabia, Russia and the U.S. were among the 23 oil producers

that agreed to collectively cut crude production by an unprecedented 9.7 million

barrels per day. Meanwhile, China is experiencing its largest jump in new

COVID-19 cases in weeks as its citizens flock home from Russia.

As America added 2,000 COVID-19 deaths and seemed set to pass Italy’s 18,800-plus toll as

the planet’s highest, Christians worldwide agonized over celebrating Easter in isolation. Meanwhile,

British doctors say their protective hear is “dangerously low.”

For the third straight week, U.S. unemployment claims soared to unprecedented heights, forcing nearly 17 million Americans out of work. Meanwhile,

the coming days could be a crucial test of whether populations around the world

will be able to stem the coronavirus outbreak.

In pandemic hot spots like Italy, Spain and New York City, coronavirus infections and fatalities are starting to level off. But cases are also spiking in India and Japan. Meanwhile, progressive Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders, has dropped his presidential bid.

President Donald Trump slammed the World Health Organization

yesterday while also continuing his campaign against inspectors general in the

federal government. Meanwhile, China’s coronavirus epicenter lifted its final

lockdown restrictions , while the Big Apple posted a record single-day death toll.

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has become the new face of

the global pandemic after he wound up in intensive care last night over his illness. Meanwhile, Australia’s High Court dismissed the conviction of Cardinal

George Pell for sexually abusing children.

U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams told Americans yesterday that

“this is going to be our Pearl Harbor moment” as COVID-19 infections continued

rising. Meanwhile, the Taliban said hopes for its peace deal with the U.S. are

dimmer than ever, accusing Washington and its Afghan allies of “flagrant violations.”