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Huge Washington state unemployment fraud a warning to other states amid coronavirus pandemic
Washington's race to help newly laid-off residents as the coronavirus pandemic ravaged the economy left it vulnerable to such scams, and last week officials hinted at the scope of the damage done: hundreds of millions of dollars paid out in fake claims.
Seattle officials feud over the future of tent encampments during coronavirus pandemic
A bill proposed by Councilmember Tammy Morales attempts to codify city policy around encampments during the pandemic and narrow the circumstances under which encampments can be removed.
Coronavirus crisis: For survival, fight Covid-19 pandemic like a war
The economic destruction that Covid-19 would cause worldwide may be greater than the damage caused by World War II.
Biden calls Trump a 'fool' for mocking masks during pandemic
Joe Biden said Tuesday that wearing a mask in public to combat the spread of the coronavirus is a sign of leadership and called U.S. President Donald Trump a "fool" who was "stoking deaths" for suggesting otherwise.
Coronavirus: Joe Biden calls US President Donald Trump 'absolute fool' for not wearing face mask
Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden on Tuesday called his Republican rival Donald Trump an "absolute fool" for not wearing a mask at a series of recent public events, saying his lack of
Joe Biden calls Trump a 'fool' for mocking masks during coronavirus pandemic
US News: Joe Biden has said that wearing a mask in public to combat the spread of the coronavirus is a sign of leadership and called President Donald Trump a "
Xi Jinping says China strengthening armed forces amid tensions with US over coronavirus
Beijing says it will improve its preparedness for military combat. In the background: heightened U.S. tensions.
New York's Cuomo says Congress 'abusing' states worst hit by coronavirus
By Doina Chiacu WASHINGTON (Reuters) - New York Governor Andrew Cuomo called on Wednesday for the U.S.
Trump threatens social media after Twitter puts warning on his false claims
President vows to ‘strongly regulate’ or shutter platforms that ‘silence conservative voices’ a day after Twitter added warning label on falsehoods
Coronavirus wrap May 27: West Bengal starts buses on 40 routes; UN says pandemic creating 'lockdown generation'
A total of 6,387 new cases of coronavirus infection and 170 deaths were reported in a 24-hour span till Wednesday 8 AM, according to ministry's data.
Trump threatens to ‘close down’ social media after tweets tagged
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump threatened Wednesday to shutter social media platforms after Twitter for the first time acted against his false tweets, prompting the enraged Republican to double down on unsubstantiated claims and conspiracy theories. Twitter tagged just two of Trump's tweets in which he'd claimed that more mail-in voting would lead to what he called a
Boris Calls for Inquiry into Coronavirus Origins Following China’s Cover Up
Boris Johnson has called for an independent investigation into the origins of coronavirus after reports China orchestrated a cover up.
Fauci: Political conventions may be held if coronavirus cases are ‘very low’
But he cautioned that "we need to reserve judgment right now to see what the situation would be.”
Coronavirus Has Now Killed 100,000 Americans
More Americans have died in the pandemic than in the Vietnam and Korean wars.
Twitter fact-checks China official after Post presses on Trump double standard
Confronted with an apparent double standard in its lack of fact-check warnings on tweets by a Chinese government spokesman versus the hardline it took with President Trump this week, Twitter on
US deaths from coronavirus surpass 100,000 milestone
That number is the best estimate and most assuredly an undercount.
Trump says evidence ties China lab to virus, threatens tariffs
Trump is increasingly making Beijing's handling of the outbreak a major issue for his November re-election campaign.
Trump, Biden turn to new presidential campaign field -- Snapchat
The stakes are high: Gen Z (ages 18-23) and millennials (ages 24-39) together make up more than 35% of the American voting population.
EU pledges aid to Venezuelan refugees impacted by coronavirus pandemic
As Latin America becomes the new epicenter for the pandemic, the EU and Spain sought to raise awareness and aid to help Venezuelan refugees struggling from the migration and health crisis.
China's Xi urges preparedness for military combat amid coronavirus epidemic
Xi was attending a plenary meeting of the delegation of the People’s Liberation Army
Judge who suggested woman 'close her legs' to prevent sexual assault removed from bench
A judge who suggested that a woman seeking a restraining order could "close your legs" to prevent a sexual assault was removed from the bench Tuesday by the New Jersey Supreme Court and permanently barred from presiding over a courtroom.
Prince Andrew Told 17yo 'Sex Slave' Roberts She Was 'A Little Bit' Older Than His Daughters - Report
Speaking about her alleged visit to a nightclub in London with Prince Andrew, Virginia Roberts said he was "sweating profusely" all over her while dancing.
Trump, Biden turn Snapchat to presidential campaign field
Gone are the lively meetings, the distribution of flyers on busy campuses. The coronavirus pandemic has put an abrupt stop to traditional US political means of courting young voters - forcing presi...
Trump, Biden turn to new presidential campaign field: Snapchat
Gone are the lively meetings, the distribution of flyers on busy campuses. The coronavirus pandemic has put an abrupt stop to traditional US political means of courting young voters -- forcing
US House Republicans to sue Pelosi remote proxy voting in pandemic
U.S. House of Representatives Republicans will sue Democratic Speaker Nancy Pelosi over rule changes that allow members to vote on each other's ...
NYC investigating Central Park dog dispute involving white woman and black birdwatcher
New York City's Commission on Human Rights has launched an investigation into the verbal dispute between a white woman with an unleashed dog and a black man bird watching in Central Park.
Trump, Biden turn to Snapchat in presidential campaign
The photo-sending app boasts 229 million users.
House Passes Uighur Bill in Rebuke to China, Sends It to Trump
The U.S. House voted Wednesday to authorize sanctions against Chinese officials for human rights abuses against Muslim minorities, as Congress and the White House ratchet up pressure on the government in Beijing amid rising tensions between the world’s two biggest economies.
Formerly homeless New Yorker gives back during coronavirus pandemic
A decade ago, Lisbon Black was squatting in an abandoned house in Brooklyn, fresh out of jail, panhandling for money and dealing with a substance abuse problem. But these days, Black is a star
House casts proxy votes in pandemic, Republicans have doubts
WASHINGTON (AP) — It was a day for the history books on Capitol Hill: For the first time, House lawmakers voted by proxy, an unprecedented move to avoid the risks...
Dominic Cummings added mention of coronavirus into a year-old blog post about ebola in April - before saying he warned about pandemics 'last year'
The PM's special adviser said on Monday at a Downing Street press conference that he had written about the 'urgent need for planning' for a coronavirus pandemic in 2019.
Illicit drug trade thrives in Bangladesh amid coronavirus pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic has stopped the world in its tracks, but drug traders in Bangladesh enjoy a booming business.
James Carafano: China's coronavirus bullying – US must keep pushing back. Here's how
Oddly, the Chinese regime seems to think the best way out of their image nightmare is to make it worse.
Trump, Biden turn to new presidential campaign field — Snapchat
Gone are the lively meetings, the distribution of flyers on busy campuses. The coronavirus pandemic has put an abrupt stop to traditional US political means of courting young voters -- forcing presidential candidates to turn to Snapchat instead.
Trump threatens to shutter social media companies over alleged election interference
Trump’s warning represented an escalation of his previous rhetoric targeting the tech giants over purported bias against conservative expression.
Japan and EU back independent probe into WHO coronavirus response
In first online summit, leaders call 'global solidarity' crucial to fighting pandemic, but voice support for investigation into world health body.
Rubio warns Twitter after it puts fact-check label on Trump tweet
Sen. Marco Rubio fired a warning shot at Twitter after it appended a fact-check label to President Trump’s tweets about mail-in voting.
Trump vs Twitter: US President threatens to shut down social media
US News: Donald Trump on Wednesday threatened to shut down social media after Twitter censured him mildly, adding a fact check notification to two of his tweet
400 Hawaii National Guard troops coming off coronavirus duty | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
The number of Hawaii National Guard troops on federal active duty for the coronavirus pandemic will drop early next week from 1,200 to 800 as part of a Pentagon “right-sizing” and “hard stop” planned June 24 for the deployment of almost 46,000 citizen soldiers nationwide, officials said.
Trump threatens social media shutdown amid checks from Twitter
The tension between social networking platform, Twitter, and Donald Trump, escalated on Wednesday when Mr Trump reacted angrily to a fact-check
House Republicans sue Pelosi to stop proxy voting during coronavirus crisis: 'dereliction of our duty'
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California eases pandemic restrictions; New York Stock Exchange opens
SACRAMENTO, Calif., - California, the most populous U.S. state, took another step toward ending sweeping lockdowns imposed to contain the coronavirus pandemic, allowing barber shops and hair salons in most counties to operate for the first time in more than two months.
The Biggest Threat to a Coronavirus Vaccine Is the American People
The derangements of our current era could threaten the rock-solid legal precedents that provide states with the right to act in the interests of public health.
‘Petti’, a near-forgotten tool revered by tree climbers in Tamil Nadu, gets a new lease of life as a collectible
Proceeds from the sale of this tool will be sent directly to the tree climbers whose livelihoods have taken a hit following the COVID-19 lockdown
Skipping medical care amid coronavirus a troubling pandemic byproduct
A new study found 48 percent of American adults delayed or skipped medical care amid the coronavirus crisis.
Jamie Dimon says the US economy looks headed for a 'fairly rapid recovery' from the coronavirus pandemic, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - "The government has been pretty responsive, large companies have the wherewithal, hopefully we're keeping the small ones alive," said Dimon.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
The NHS and care workers who have died during the coronavirus pandemic
At least 188 frontline health and care workers have died with Covid-19.
Walsall Manor Hospital pays lasting tribute to five colleagues lost during coronavirus pandemic
Walsall Manor Hospital opened a permanent memorial to those who died including staff nurse Areema Nasreen.
Majority of US small businesses optimistic in face of coronavirus pandemic, study says
The majority of small businesses in the U.S. are optimistic about reopening amid the coronavirus pandemic, a new study says.
‘Close Them Down’: Trump Threatens To Shut Down Social Media Platforms
Twitter fact-checked the president on one of his tweets for the first time Tuesday.
BJP accuses Digvijaya Singh of flouting social distancing norms, party MLA alleges him of helping Jamaatis to spread coronavirus in Bhopal
Congress lashed at the BJP for making unnecessary political issue out of a social service extended to needy people during the lockdown.
'Time for preparation, not celebration': Senior WHO official warns coronavirus is not defeated and Europe must brace for a deadly second wave this winter
Dr Hans Kluge, European director for the World Health Organisation, has claimed that the pandemic is not over and countries should use the next few months 'for preparation, not celebration'.
Americans want China to pay for COVID-19 pandemic
With more than 90,000 dead and nearly 1.5 million sick, the American people have decisively judged the country that created this crisis: Communist China.
Twitter Fact Checks President Trump - But Not Communist China
Recently Twitter added a “fact check” label to President Donald Trump’s tweets about the concerns surrounding mail-in voting fraud, but the social media site has failed to apply those same fact-checking measures to verified Chinese government accounts that spread coronavirus misinformation on the platform.
Centre playing vendetta politics: Student leaders condemn activists’ arrest amid pandemic
At a press briefing held via video-conference app Zoom, former student leaders Kanhaiya Kumar and Umar Khalid hit out at the police for arresting Jamia Millia Islamia and Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) students for their alleged involvement in orchestrating communal riots in northeast Delhi.
US closes probes into 3 senators over their stock trades
Sens. Dianne Feinstein of California, Kelly Loeffler of Georgia and Jim Inhofe of Oklahoma have been informed that the Justice Department has closed investigations into their stock trades.
Facebook Resurrects Phone Calls in New 'CatchUp' App as Voice Calls Increase Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
As people make more phone calls during the coronavirus pandemic, Facebook announced that its New Product Experimentation (NPE) Team has launched an app that allows users to see who's available on voice chat.
Nancy Pelosi's coronavirus aid bill pushes illegal immigration agenda
Democrats refuse to admit their belief in this core issue.
House Republicans sue Pelosi to block voter proxy amid pandemic
May 27 (UPI) -- Nearly two dozens Republicans have sued House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, seeking to block the House of Representatives from proxy voting, a measure instituted by Democrats to allow congressmen to vote remotely amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Xi Jinping urges China’s army to prepare for armed combat as Hong Kong protests restart over a new bill that would strip away the city’s freedoms
Chinese President Xi Jinping urged his army to increase its preparedness for “armed combat” as protests in Hong Kong ramp up over a proposed new law that would effectively strip away the city’s autonomy.
Nancy Pelosi: 'Every Crisis' Including Coronavirus Is an Opportunity to Advance Leftist Agenda
Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) said during a press conference on Wednesday that "every crisis" is an opportunity to advance a leftist agenda.
Coronavirus: It's the season spoiled by the pandemic, not the year Liverpool were best – Deeney
Watford captain Troy Deeney believes the integrity of the Premier League season is "already gone" an...
Use of Nottingham’s food banks has surged during coronavirus pandemic
There's increased demand above normal levels by 33 percent or more
'You didn't panic about anything!': CNBC's Andrew Ross Sorkin and Joe Kernen clashed on live TV over the severity of the coronavirus pandemic, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - The exchange between the CNBC hosts lasted around a minute as they lobbed accusations at each other.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
'You didn't panic about anything!': CNBC's Andrew Ross Sorkin and Joe Kernen clashed on live TV over the severity of the coronavirus pandemic
The exchange between the CNBC hosts lasted around a minute as they lobbed accusations at each other.
‘You didn’t panic about anything!’: CNBC’s Andrew Ross Sorkin and Joe Kernen clashed on live TV over the severity of the coronavirus pandemic
CNBC hosts Andrew Ross Sorkin and Joe Kernen fiercely clashed on Wednesday morning over the severity of the coronavirus pandemic.
The NHS and care workers who have died during the coronavirus pandemic
At least 188 frontline health and care workers have died with Covid-19.
'You didn't panic about anything!': CNBC's Andrew Ross Sorkin and Joe Kernen clashed on live TV over the severity of the coronavirus pandemic
CNBC hosts Andrew Ross Sorkin and Joe Kernen fiercely clashed on Wednesday morning over the severity of the coronavirus pandemic, which has kill...
Biden Knocks Trump for 'This Macho Stuff' in Shunning Masks
"He's a fool, an absolute fool, to talk that way ... He's supposed to lead by example," Biden said.
Republicans cast doubt on future of House bills passed by proxy
Republicans cast doubt on future of House bills passed by proxy
Congress has turned a laboratory of political hypocrisy during pandemic period: Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi
Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi said instead of creating confusion among people, the Congress should try to become a part of confidence building measures in these hours of crisis.
Poland to scrap compulsory outdoor masks, reopen cinemas as coronavirus abates
WARSAW (Reuters) - Poles will be allowed to go outside without protective masks from May 30 and cinemas, theatres and gyms will reopen on June 6, the government said on Wednesday, part of a steady lifting of restrictions imposed to halt the spread of the new coronavirus.
400 Hawaii National Guard troops coming off coronavirus duty | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
The number of Hawaii National Guard troops on federal active duty for the coronavirus pandemic will drop early next week to 800 from 1,200 as part of a Pentagon “right-sizing” ahead of a “hard stop” set for June 24 for the deployment of almost 46,000 citizen soldiers nationwide, officials said.
Republicans working on legislation to strip Twitter of federal liability protections
Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) and Rep.
Hypocrisy gone viral? Officials set bad COVID-19 examples
Leaders from the US, France, Mexico bend safety rules they drafted during the pandemic
Pompeo says Hong Kong no longer warrants special pre-1997 treatment
Pompeo says Hong Kong no longer warrants special pre-1997 treatment
Coronavirus pandemic | COVID-19 death toll in Delhi mounts to 303; highest spike of 792 cases
This is the first time in Delhi that over 700 COVID-19 cases have been reported in a day.
US military reportedly making plans for Trump that include a complete Afghanistan withdrawal before the next election
Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham, an ardent Trump supporter, cautioned that an abrupt withdrawal would be "horrendous."
US military reportedly making plans for Trump that include a complete Afghanistan withdrawal before the next election
Defense Department officials are reportedly planning to brief President Donald Trump on several options to withdraw all US troops from Afghanistan, including one to pull them out before the 2020 US presidential election in November.
US military reportedly making plans for Trump that include a complete Afghanistan withdrawal before the next election
Defense Department officials are planning to brief President Donald Trump on several options to withdraw all US troops from Afghanistan, according to multiple reports.
How exposure to negative feedback in influences goal-directed consumer behaviors
Threats to self-esteem and negative feedback are pervasive in today's society. Social media researchers, for example, have shown a link between frequent usage of social media websites and upward social ...
Is Trump going to cruise to re-election on a partial coronavirus recovery?
He might win, but it will be in spite of a horrible economy
Spurs boss Jose Mourinho expects lower transfer fees after coronavirus pandemic
Mourinho expects big fees to be a thing of the past.
Spurs boss Jose Mourinho expects lower transfer fees after coronavirus pandemic
Mourinho expects big fees to be a thing of the past.
Spurs boss Jose Mourinho expects lower transfer fees after coronavirus pandemic
Mourinho expects big fees to be a thing of the past.
Jamie Dimon says the US economy looks headed for a ‘fairly rapid recovery’ from the coronavirus pandemic
The US economy could see a swift recovery in the third quarter of the year according to JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon.
How We Might Respond to a Pandemic Were Society Not So Dominated by the State
The state currently enjoys a vastly unbalanced share of the power within a society, such an arrangement is not in any way preordained, and the assumption that it must be betrays a narrowness of vision and a lack of historical knowledge
Coronavirus pandemic exposes inequality in Ecuador's Guayaquil
When Victoria Sanchez and her mother, Eufemia Nicolaza Sanches Pin, showed up at their local public hospital in Ecuador's Guayaquil for Sanches Pin's weekly dialysis treatment last month, hospital staff refused to let the mother, a diabetic, in because she had a runny nose.
When is it safe to see friends again as the coronavirus pandemic rolls on?
As lonely, stir-crazy Americans wait for a coronavirus vaccine to materialize in the distant future, some might be wondering if it’s safe to hang out with friends or rope extra family members into
U.S. weighs options 'across the spectrum' to punish China over Hong Kong
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration is crafting a range of options to punish China over its tightening grip on Hong Kong, including targeted sanctions, new tariffs and further restrictions on Chinese companies, according to U.
U.S. nears 100,000 pandemic deaths: Does Trump feel your pain? | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
WASHINGTON >> In the rubble of buildings and lives, modern U.S. presidents have met national trauma with words such as these: “I can hear you.” “You have lost too much, but you have not lost everything.” “We have wept with you; we’ve pulled our children tight.”
Republicans cast doubt on future of House bills passed by proxy
Republicans warned on Wednesday that legislation passed by the Democratic-controlled U.S. House of Representatives during the coronavirus pandemic may not become law if lawmakers are allowed to cast votes remotely under a new voting system. A day after filing a federal lawsuit to overturn rules allowing
Nancy Pelosi Calls Republican Efforts To Block Voting By Proxy During Pandemic A ‘Sad Stunt’
‘House Republicans must stop their dangerous obstruction and join Democrats to save lives, defeat the virus and grow the economy,’ she said. Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi called ...
Xi Jinping urges China's army to prepare for armed combat as Hong Kong protests restart over a new bill that would strip away the city's freedoms
China is expected to pass controversial national security laws for Hong Kong on Thursday, prompting renewed protests in the city.
Xi Jinping urges China's army to prepare for armed combat as Hong Kong protests restart over a new bill that would strip away the city's freedoms
China is expected to pass controversial national security laws for Hong Kong on Thursday, prompting renewed protests in the city.
Poll shows only half of Americans could access coronavirus vaccine
PTI Washington Only about half of Americans say they would get a Covid-19 vaccine if the scientists working furiously to create one succeed, according to
Gov Cuomo Meets Trump with Infrastructure Wish List for New York
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo met with President Donald Trump to discuss New York's three infrastructure projects for economic recovery.
The DOJ has dropped its probe into 3 US senators who dumped stock work millions shortly before the coronavirus market crash
The Department of Justice is dropping its investigation into three US senators accused of insider trading over stock sales made after they received closed-door briefings on the novel coronavirus.
China labels Abe's claim on origin of COVID-19 a 'politicization' of the deadly virus
Beijing says it opposes "stigmatization" of disease's beginning after Japanese leader calls it a "fact" that illness "spread from China to the world."
Twitter adds fact-check warning label to Trump’s tweets for first time
Twitter Inc. marked tweets by President Donald Trump with a fact-check warning label for the first time Tuesday, after the president falsely claimed mail-in...
Pelosi Slams Trump For Going On ‘Ego Trip’ Over Republican Convention
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) railed against President Trump on Wednesday for threatening to relocate the Republican National Convention away from its...
Defying pandemic, gay couples hold first marriages in Costa Rica
Marco Castillo and his boyfriend, Rodrigo Campos, waited just a few hours to take advantage of a new law in Costa Rica that made the country the first in Central America to allow same-sex marriage.
Donald Trump Committed to July 4 Celebration Despite Lawmaker Alarm on Coronavirus
File photo of US President Donald Trump. (Image: AP) Trump in April said that because of the coronavirus, the event … Donald Trump Committed to July 4 Celebration Despite Lawmaker Alarm on Coronavirus Read More »
Cheered by Private Schools, DeVos Demands Public Education Shares Pandemic Aid
WASHINGTON -- Education Secretary Betsy DeVos, defiant amid criticism that she is using the coronavirus pandemic to pursue a long-sought agenda, said she will force public school districts to share a large portion of federal rescue funding with private school students, regardless of income.DeVos announced
President Donald Trump Is Angry After Twitter Slapped A Warning On His Posts For This Reason
President Donald Trump is currently in the middle of a war with Twitter, and it is not certain he will be victorious. On Tuesday, the former
Cuomo describes productive discussion with Trump on infrastructure
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) said his meeting with President Trump on Wednesday focused on investing in infrastructure projects to “supercharge” a U.S. economy reeling from the coronavirus pandemic.
‘Ugly Even for Him’: Trump’s Usual Allies Recoil at His Smear of MSNBC Host
The Wall Street Journal and Washington Examiner chastised the president as a top House Republican, Liz Cheney, urged him to “stop” his attacks on Joe Scarborough.
Pompeo says Hong Kong no longer warrants special US treatment
WASHINGTON, May 28 — US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said yesterday China had undermined Hong Kong's autonomy so fundamentally that the territory no longer warranted special treatment under US law, a potentially big blow to its status as a major financial hub. Pompeo's certification to the US...
Biden calls Trump a fool for mocking masks during pandemic
President Donald Trump has resisted wearing masks in front of cameras at series of public events, including on Memorial Day.
Chennai taxi driver ferries healthcare workers during lockdown
V Ramesh, an UberMedic driver, is on his feet during lockdown, ferrying doctors and people who are unwell from home to hospital and back
Donald Trump threatens to shut down social media as Twitter fact-checks him
President Trump hit out hours after Twitter added a 'misleading information' tag to his tweets to flag up inaccuracies
Freight companies 'on their knees and will fail' due to coronavirus pandemic
Some hauliers are on their knees and will fail following the coronavirus lock down, an industry spokesman in Northern Ireland predicted.
Investigating The Trump Investigators Is Not A Distraction
Was President Obama telling those present not to end the existing probe of President-elect Donald Trump?
US tops 100,000 coronavirus deaths with no end in sight
More than 100,000 Americans have died from the coronavirus, a staggering wave of death that has brought the world's largest economy to its knees as the federal government struggles even now to mount
President Trump Will Sign Executive Order on Social Media Censorship
President Donald Trump will sign an executive order on social media censorship amid rapidly intensifying political bias from the Silicon Valley Masters of the Universe.
Hollywood Hills house parties getting out of hand during coronavirus outbreak, LAPD warns
Cops in Los Angeles have released a video begging trendy quarantined residents to stop house parties in the Hollywood Hills because clubs are closed during the coronavirus pandemic, according to a report.
Coronavirus pandemic | Confirmed COVID-19 cases in India cross 1.5 lakh-mark; death toll at 4,337
India is the tenth country to register 1.5 lakh or more COVID-19 cases.
Bong Go regularly given airtime in state media broadcasts on coronavirus
The longtime Duterte aide, criticized for being 'epal,' is featured in almost every episode of Laging Handa PH, a public briefing supposed to be dedicated to COVID-19
Twitter tags Trump tweet with fact-checking warning
It is the first time the social media giant has said one of Donald Trump's tweets could be misleading.
What you need to know about the coronavirus right now
Here’s what you need to know about the coronavirus right now:President fact-checkedTwitter on Tuesday for the first time prompted readers to check the facts in U.
For first time, Twitter adds fact-check warnings to Donald Trump tweets
For the first time, Twitter put a warning label under two posts by Donald Trump, prompting the US president to accuse the popular social media platform of "interfering" in the presidential election.
Orthodox and Haredi Hasidic Jews in a New York suburb say they're scapegoats in the coronavirus crisis. The 'othering' goes back decades., Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - More than 90,000 Jews, many of them Orthodox or Haredi Hassidic, call Rockland County home. During times of crisis, they feel the blame.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Orthodox and Haredi Hasidic Jews in a New York suburb say they're scapegoats in the coronavirus crisis. The 'othering' goes back decades.
More than 90,000 Jews, many of them Orthodox or Haredi Hassidic, call Rockland County home. During times of crisis, they feel the blame.
US Diplomat Stilwell: Appears Beijing is using coronavirus to accelerate political agenda, including on Hong Kong
Amid a slew of comments from the US and Chinese diplomats, David Stilwell, top US policymakers for East Asia recently conveyed his view for the Asian
The coronavirus has killed more than 100,000 Americans in just over 4 months
More than 100,000 Americans have died from the new coronavirus. That’s nearly one-third of the worldwide total.
Coronavirus pandemic | Maharashtra reports 105 COVID-19 deaths and 2,190 new cases
This is for the first time that Maharashtra has reported deaths in three digits, the official said, adding that they included 32 fatalities from Mumbai.
Coronavirus pandemic | 18 new COVID-19 cases in Dharavi, count rises to 1,639: BMC
No death due to the deadly infection was reported in Dharavi in the last 24 hours, the official said.
Trump threatens to 'close down' social media after tweets tagged
US President Donald Trump threatened Wednesday to shutter social media platforms after Twitter for the first time acted against his false tweets, prompting the enraged Republican to double down on unsubstantiated claims and conspiracy theories.
China Drafts Sovereign Immunity Bill to Fight Global Coronavirus Lawsuits
China's National People's Congress (NPC) is seeking to pass a law allowing Chinese people to sue the United States over coronavirus.
6 in 10 voters say they'll get a coronavirus vaccine shot when it's available, Fox News Poll finds
Six out of 10 registered voters plan to get a vaccine for the coronavirus when one becomes available, according to a recent Fox News poll.
Tom Homan to urge Trump to challenge New York law criminalizing cooperation with federal immigration authorities
Former Immigration and Customs Enforcement acting Director Tom Homan plans to lobby President Trump to have the Justice Department challenge a New York law making it a felony for law enforcement to assist federal immigration authorities.
One of the most profitable trades since 1993 is broken amid the coronavirus pandemic
One of the most profitable trades since 1993 is broken amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Coronavirus: Las Vegas casinos to reopen with social distancing
Bellagio, New York-New York, Caesars Palace, Flamingo aim to bring strip back to life
Democrats' big-city dominance leaves GOP with few alternatives to move Trump convention
President Trump’s threat to move the Republican convention could run headlong into the same political and logistical stumbling blocks motivating the GOP to consider yanking the event from Charlotte, North Carolina — Democratic elected officials.
Trump urges House Republicans to reject FISA renewal bill
President Donald Trump called on House Republicans to reject pending legislation that would renew a set of domestic surveillance powers that lapsed two...
Fed catalogues devastation wrought by pandemic on U.S. economy
The coronavirus deeply damaged the U.S. economy in recent weeks, with “steep” job losses and business closures, a new Federal Reserve report said.
Nineteen more coronavirus-related deaths across Ireland
NINETEEN more coronavirus-related deaths were recorded on the island of Ireland, following "milestone" days earlier this week that saw no new fatalities.
Coronavirus spread 'still accelerating' in Brazil, Peru, Chile: WHO
WASHINGTON, DC: International health authorities expressed concern on Tuesday (May 26) over signs the spread of the new coronavirus is still ...
Covid-19 lockdowns: California eases pandemic restrictions, NYSE reopens
While lifting the ban on services at places of worship, the California governor limited the number of people who can gather at one time to 25 percent of a building's capacity
California eases coronavirus restrictions
SACRAMENTO: California, the most populous US state, took another step on Tuesday (May 26) toward ending sweeping lockdowns imposed to contain the ...
What do Donald Trump and ultra-conservative Pakistani imams have in common?
Authors: James M. Dorsey and Tehmina Qureshi* US President Donald J. Trump and ultra-conservative Pakistani religious scholars may have more in common than either would want to admit: a belief that congregation is an essential pillar of prayer irrespective of public health concerns. Mr. Trump, however, may wish that he had the kind of less […]
United States declares Hong Kong has lost autonomy from China
"It is now clear that China is modelling Hong Kong after itself."
Pelosi says Trump’s push for in-person convention is just an ego trip
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Wednesday took a jab at President Donald Trump’s hopes to have an in-person Republican Party convention this summer, saying...
US military reportedly making plans for Trump that include a complete Afghanistan withdrawal before the next election, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham, an ardent Trump supporter, cautioned that an abrupt withdrawal would be "horrendous.". Read more at businessinsider.sg
Brazil coronavirus deaths could surpass 125,000 by August: US study
BRASILIA: As Brazil's daily COVID-19 death rate climbs to the highest in the world, a University of Washington study is warning its total death ...
Shrewsbury still at the heart of the community
Football might be on hold but, while the coronavirus threatens society as we know it, charities have redoubled efforts to serve those in need during demanding circumstances.
The coronavirus has taken a sledgehammer to live entertainment. Ticketek explains how it has kept the ball rolling through the pandemic.
Ticketek has switched to virtual events as several live entertainment shows have been cancelled or postponed during the coronavirus pandemic.
Reporting migrant crisis on bicycles
Two journalists with Asiaville news are pedalling their way from Delhi to Lucknow in search of the many stories behind the main picture
SBU presses charges against Russian GRU operative who handled senior asset in Ukrainian gov't
The asset, former chief of protocol in Ukraine's Cabinet, had earlier pleaded guilty and sentenced before being handed over to Russia in a major swap effort in September 2019.
The real threat to Facebook and Twitter isn't a pandemic or a president
This week in Trending, we look at the latest round of problems involving social media companies as well as the debate over the Silicon Valley exodus.
The real threat to Facebook and Twitter isn’t a pandemic or a president
Welcome back to Trending, where we read the tech leaves every Wednesday. I’m Alexei Oreskovic, Business Insider’s West Coast Bureau Chief and Global Tech Editor. If you want to get Trending in your email inbox every week, just click here.
68% of newly unemployed American workers could earn more money from government benefits than they did from their pre-pandemic jobs, research claims
More than two-thirds of American workers who have filed for unemployment during the coronavirus are likely earning more from government insurance than they were when they had a job, according to research published by the National Bureau of Economic Research this week.
68% of newly unemployed American workers could earn more money from government benefits than they did from their pre-pandemic jobs, research claims, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - Jobless data showed last week that about 39 million people in total have filed for unemployment in the last nine weeks of the pandemic.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Why shut nurses out of decision-making?
Letter:Jane Salvage, a fellow of the Royal College of Nursing, asks why nurses have been rendered invisible in the management of the Covid-19 pandemic
‘Secret Society of Second-Born Royals’ Trailer: Disney Royals Get A Superhero Twist — Watch
The first trailer for 'Secret Society of Second-Born Royals' introduces us to a set of royal recruits.
Coronavirus: Nigeria has 112 treatment, isolation centres, 5,324 beds - Minister
Nigeria has a total of 112 treatment, isolation centres, 5,324 beds as part of her response to COVID-19. Minister of state for Health Mamora, made this known
Health minister caught between politics and medicine
Health Minister Dr Zweli Mkhize needs to abandon the autocratic attitude for the greater good of the nation and realise that the likes of Professor Glenda Gray and her counterparts are critical in our response to Covid-19, writes Dr Shafrudeen Amod.
Trump to sign executive order on social media amid Twitter furor
‘Big Tech is doing everything in their very considerable power to CENSOR in advance of the 2020 Election,’ Trump tweets.
How 'militarized' is Indonesia's COVID-19 management?
How local civilian and political institutions and leaders perform will determine whether the next generation of TNI leaders develops trust in those democratic-era institutions.
Saunders: Trump can’t have it both ways on states’ rights
He can’t tell states to lead on the coronavirus response, then tell them how to run their elections.
Coronavirus latest: at a glance
A summary of the biggest developments in the global coronavirus outbreak
As COVID19 situation goes out of hand, MVA govt in Maharashtra comes with a gag order to curb social media criticism
Unable to handle the COVID19 crisis efficiently, the MVA government led by the Shiv Sena has turned its frustration towards those who are critical of it. Criticism on Social Media and not management of the health crisis seems to be the priority of the MVA government. - Devidas Deshpande
NYT outlines Modi's failure in dealing with Covid-19 pandemic
Starkest failure of Indian govt's strategy has been the devastation it imposed on country’s workers, reads the...
US says Hong Kong’s autonomy is gone, sowing China trade doubt
Secretary of State Michael Pompeo announced the decision Wednesday, a week after the government in Beijing declared its intention to pass a national security law curtailing the rights and freedoms of Hong Kong citizens
US coronavirus death toll passes 100,000
More than 100,000 people have died from the coronavirus in the US, according to the latest data. The country passed the grim milestone Wednesday, with more than 1.6 million testing positive for the
RFE/RL: Ukrainian court finds Lviv student guilty of torching RFE/RL reporter's car
The 19-year-old university student admitted his guilt to the court and agreed to cooperate with prosecutors.
The coronavirus has killed more than 100,000 Americans in just over 4 months
More than 83% of those deaths could have been avoided if the US had locked down two weeks earlier, some research suggests.
Mexico sets new record with 501 coronavirus deaths in a day
Mexico's health department reported 501 deaths from the coronavirus Tuesday, a new one-day high and the first time the figure exceeded 500.
Turkey looks to weather coronavirus crisis without IMF support
Erdogan resists taking assistance despite looming balance of payments crunch
NC coronavirus cases surge as Trump demands full-capacity GOP convention
North Carolina is grappling with a steady surge in new coronavirus cases as President Trump demands the state to accommodate a full-capacity Republican convention. The number of infected residents
European Jewish Communities and the Coronavirus Crisis
The coronavirus crisis has shaken many European Jewish communities to the core. As the EU member states try to return to normal in the aftermath of the most severe threat to the lives of their citizens since WWII, the continent’s Jewish communities struggle to come to terms with the devastating events of the past months.
Catholic Church alleges 'irregularities' in Burundi election
The Catholic Church in Burundi says it observed "many irregularities" during last week's election that call into question results that delivered victories to the ruling party and its presidential
CNBC's Kernen, Sorkin clash over coronavirus, Trump: 'You used and abused your position'
CNBC hosts Andrew Ross Sorkin and Joe Kernen had a heated confrontation on the Wednesday edition of "Squawk Box," with Kernen accusing Sorkin of panicking over the coronavirus's impact on the
France banned the use of hydroxychloroquine for treating the coronavirus a week after Trump said he was taking the drug
France reversed a March order that allowed the drug hydroxychloroquine to be used as a potential treatment for COVID-19.
Trump accuses Twitter of ‘interfering’ in presidential election after fact check
President Trump accused Twitter of election interference after the social media giant fact-checked two of his tweets in an unprecedented move. “@Twitter is now interfering in the 2020 Presidential
Coronavirus: Warning of second wave in north and 'more lives lost' despite no new Covid-19 deaths
NORTHERN Ireland has recorded no new Covid-19 deaths for the first time since the pandemic took hold - but health minister Robin Swann warned about a second wave and "more lives lost".
The DoJ has dropped its probe into 3 US senators who dumped stock work millions shortly before the coronavirus market crash
Senators Loeffler, Inhofe, and Feinstein sold stock earlier this year — but said the move was made by money managers without their direct involvement.
Trump to sign executive order on social media on Thursday - White House
U.S. President Donald Trump will sign an executive order on social media companies on Thursday, White House officials said after Trump threatened ...
Trump to sign executive order on social media on Thursday: White House
U.S. President Donald Trump will sign an executive order on social media companies on Thursday, White House officials said after Trump threatened ...
Coronavirus pandemic | 30,000 weddings cancelled in Gujarat amid COVID-19
March and April are considered the peak season, when maximum number of weddings take place in the state, Hotel and Restaurant Association (Gujarat) spokesperson Abhijit Deshmukh said.
Democratic unity starts to crack in coronavirus liability reform fight
A group of moderate Senate Democrats say they are open to considering liability protection for businesses in the next round of coronavirus relief legislation, a crack in Democratic unity that gives
Teens are getting into their dream schools as colleges dip into their waitlists during the coronavirus pandemic, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - Experts say some students are reluctant to commit to schools, and a drop in enrollment could force schools to dive deep into their waitlists.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
CNBC Anchor Explodes at Pro-Trump Colleague Over Coronavirus: ‘You Abused Your Position!’
Fireworks sparked Wednesday morning on the Squawk Box set as CNBC anchor Andrew Ross Sorkin blasted his own colleague Joe Kernen for dismissing the severity of the coronavirus pandemic that has now killed 100,000 Americans. At one point, Sorkin accused Kernen of trying to help his “friend” President
Teens are getting into their dream schools as colleges dip into their waitlists during the coronavirus pandemic
Experts say some students are reluctant to commit to schools, and a drop in enrollment could force schools to dive deep into their waitlists.
Republicans Sue to Block Remote Voting in House
House Republicans are suing to block Democrats from relying on remote proxy voting during the Covid-19 pandemic, claiming the historic change is a power play by Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
Fauci: Too Soon To Guarantee Political Conventions In August
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s top infectious disease expert, advised a “wait and see” approach for now on whether it...
One of the most profitable trades since 1993 is broken amid the coronavirus pandemic, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - Over the first 100 trading days of 2020, a trader that bought the close and sold the open would be down 19.7%.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
COVID-19 Informer: Boris Johnson still in hot water, US passes 100,000 coronavirus deaths
Our COVID-19 Informer will keep you up to date with everything you need to know today.
Eastern Regional Hospital begs for water for coronavirus patients
The Management of the Eastern Regional Hospital is appealing to the general public to support the facility with quantities of bottled water to meet the high daily demand for water by coronavirus patients on admission at the facility.
Eastern Regional Hospital begs for water for coronavirus patients
The Management of the Eastern Regional Hospital is appealing to the general public to support the facility with quantities of bottled water to meet the high daily demand for water by coronavirus patients on admission at the facility.
Trump Pledges Social Media Crackdown, D.C. Circuit Offers Its Version of Subtweet
A conservative group alleging its political viewpoints have been suppressed on Twitter and other platforms gets an interestingly-timed judgment.
Hong Kong Protests United States China
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has notified Congress that the Trump administration no longer regards Hong Kong as autonomous from mainland China, setting the stage for the U.S. to withdraw the former British colony’s preferential trade and financial status it has enjoyed since it reverted to Chinese
UK official coronavirus death toll jumps by 412 - almost double hospital fatalities
The tragic figure released by the Department of Health is nearly double the 209 fatalities earlier reported in UK hospitals by health authorities in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland
US capital Washington eases coronavirus lockdown
The US capital is relaxing lockdown restrictions following a sustained period of decreased coronavirus infections, Washington's mayor said.
Spain to mourn coronavirus victims for unprecedented 10-day period
The Spanish government has declared 10 days of mourning starting Wednesday for the nearly 27,000 people who have died with the novel coronavirus in Spain, the longest official mourning period in the country's 4-decade-old democracy.
Trump threatens to shutter social media companies after Twitter warning
WASHINGTON, May 27 — US President Donald Trump today threatened to regulate or shut down social media companies, one day after Twitter Inc for the first time added a warning to some of his tweets prompting readers to fact check the president’s claims. Trump, without offering any evidence,...
Trump threatens to shutter social media companies after Twitter warning
Trump, without offering any evidence, reiterated his accusations of political bias by technology platforms
CSOs reject controversial infectious diseases bill - Premium Times Nigeria
More civil society organisations have risen against the controversial Infectious Diseases Bill pending before the National Assembly...
Formal inquiry will consider care home crisis and ‘every aspect’ of coronavirus response, says Nicola Sturgeon
A formal inquiry will be launched into the Scottish Government's handling of the coronavirus pandemic and the ongoing crisis in Scotland's care homes, Nicola Sturgeon has confirmed.
Twitter labels Trump tweets with a fact check for the first time
Twitter for the first time put a warning label under two posts by Donald Trump. Twitter highlighted two of Trump's tweets on Tuesday that falsely claimed mail-in ballots
Sudan says three jailed members of ousted Bashir regime have coronavirus
At least three jailed senior members of the toppled regime of former Sudanese leader Omar al-Bashir have the coronavirus, the country's public prosecution service said on Wednesday. The Arab African country, which has reported 4,146 coronavirus cases and 184 deaths, released more than 4,000 prisoners
After Modi’s economic package, Nitin Gadkari asks states to chip in Rs 20 lakh cr more to fight coronavirus
Nitin Gadkari today said that states must contribute Rs 20 lakh crore to fight against coronavirus-led disruptions.
Sudan says three jailed members of ousted Bashir regime have coronavirus
KHARTOUM (Reuters) - At least three jailed senior members of the toppled regime of former Sudanese leader Omar al-Bashir have the coronavirus, the country’s public prosecution service said on Wednesday.
The coronavirus has killed more than 100,000 Americans in just over 4 months, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - More than 83% of those deaths could have been avoided if the US had locked down two weeks earlier, some research suggests.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Rome Colosseum to reopen in June after coronavirus kept it closed for months
Italy’s Colosseum Archaeological Park in Rome (PArCo) announced Tuesday it will reopen to the public on June 1 after having been closed for three months due to coronavirus restrictions. There are
WHO warns that 1st wave of pandemic not over
Bangkok: As Brazil and India struggle with surging coronavirus cases, a top health expert is warning that the world is still smack in the middle of the pandemic, dampening hopes for a speedy global economic rebound and renewed international travel.Ri
Britain’s 1st coronavirus medicine is approved
Britain’s 1st coronavirus medicine has been approved by regulators. The drug, according to reports, was initially intended for use on Ebola victims. Clinical trials suggest remdesivir can shorten recovery time for Covid-19 sufferers by an average of
Austerity following pandemic spending 'unacceptable'
Official austerity following massive Government spending during the coronavirus pandemic would be unacceptable, workers in Northern Ireland said.
Congress has yet to agree on the latest coronavirus relief package, so don’t expect another stimulus check in June
Americans probably shouldn’t count on getting another coronavirus stimulus check in June.
Congress has yet to agree on the latest coronavirus relief package, so don't expect another stimulus check in June, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - Many Democratic lawmakers are pushing to send more stimulus checks to households, but it's unlikely to happen in June.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Congress has yet to agree on the latest coronavirus relief package, so don't expect another stimulus check in June
Many Democratic lawmakers are pushing to send more stimulus checks to households, but it's unlikely to happen in June.
Russia Reports Record One-Day Rise in Coronavirus Deaths
Russia said on Tuesday 174 people with the coronavirus had died in the past 24 hours, a record one-day amount that pushed the nationwide death toll to 3,807.
As coronavirus cases cross 1.5 lakh, officials take solace in low fatality rate
Maharashtra's rising numbers continue to worry the nation.
Lawmakers urge Trump to cancel DC's July 4 event: 'Impossible to put on safely'
A group of lawmakers representing the National Capital Region is calling for the Trump administration to drop plans to hold a second "Salute to America" Fourth of July celebration in Washington, D.C.
States need to Raise 20 Lakh Crore rupees to Fight Coronavirus -
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Wednesday said that in the wake of the crisis arising out of the Covid-19 pandemic,
Elderly Prisoner Granted Release but Got Coronavirus During Government Appeal
Muntaqim, after a half-century behind bars, posed no risk to society, so a judge ordered him free. But the government’s appeal instead risked his life.
Pompeo says Hong Kong no longer warrants special US treatment
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says China has undermined Hong Kong's autonomy as the US considers ending favourable tariffs in a blow to its status as a financial hub.
Trump to sign executive order on social media today, says White House
WASHINGTON, May 28 — US President Donald Trump will sign an executive order on social media companies today, White House officials said after Trump threatened to shut down the platform he accused of stifling conservative voices. The officials, who spoke to reporters travelling with Trump to...
Bihar Minister Courts Controversy As He Flouts Social Distancing Norms While Honouring 'Bicycle Girl'
She has caught the world's attention after she bicycled her injured father 1,200 km to reach her native village from Gurugram more than a week ago.
Amtrak requests additional $1.5B in federal funding for coronavirus relief
May 26 (UPI) -- Passenger railroad service Amtrak on Tuesday asked Congress for an additional $1.5 billion in federal funds to help it maintain operations amid the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Himachal Congress leader, 3 councillors booked for obstructing cremation of coronavirus patient
The Congress leader has been identified as Mandi district chief of Mahila Congress Suman Chaudhary who along with three councillors and 16 others have been booked under various sections of IPC and Epidemic Disease Act.
Science summary: A look at novel coronavirus research around the globe
Thousands of scientists around the world are working on problems raised by the COVID-19 pandemic. Here is a summary of some recent research from peer-review
Coronavirus deaths could top 18,000 in India, says public health expert
India is still in the ascending limb of the epidemic, said Prof D Prabhakaran, Director, Centre for Control of Chronic Conditions.On low mortality rate in India and possible reasons for it, he said we will know if the mortality is actually low when the epidemic ends
Coronavirus job losses creating ‘lockdown generation,’ UN group warns
The United Nation's International Labor Organization issued the grim prediction in a report showing that more than one in six young people have stopped working since the COVID-19 crisis began.
Brazil reports highest coronavirus death toll in world for fifth straight day
Brazil's daily death toll has passed 1,000 four times since the pandemic accelerated in the country a week ago. Brazil has now confirmed a total of 24,512 deaths, according to health ministry figures.
Donald Trump: 'Twitter Is Now Interfering in the 2020 Presidential Election'
Trump accused Twitter of interfering in the 2020 presidential election after branding one of his tweets warning about election fraud "false."
The 1918 Spanish flu: How lessons learned apply to today's COVID-19 pandemic
The 1918 H1N1 influenza pandemic, also known as the Spanish flu, was the most severe pandemic in modern history. About 675,000 deaths were reported in the United States.
Australian researchers warn coronavirus vaccine not a cure all
The coronavirus threat won't end with a vaccine, Australia's COVID-19 research team has warned. But, with luck, the vaccine may be delivered under our nose.
How Wuhan tested 6.5 million for coronavirus in days
China News: In Wuhan, medical workers armed with coronavirus test swabs scoured construction sites and markets to look for itinerant workers while others made hou
How Wuhan tested 6.5 million for coronavirus in days
While other governments have struggled to provide testing for their populations on a broad scale, China has embarked on a citywide campaign to prevent a resurgence of infections at all costs. It has succeeded, according to residents and Chinese news reports, by mobilizing thousands of medical and other workers and spending hundreds of millions of dollars.
Chinese in Canada a target of increased hate during pandemic
Vancouver resident Trixie Ling recalls her disgust and anger after a passing stranger taunted her with racial and sexual slurs in early May. Then he spat on her face.
Trump threatens to regulate or shut down social media companies
WASHINGTON: United States President Donald Trump on Wednesday (May 27) threatened to regulate or shut down social media companies, one day after ...
US House Republicans to sue Pelosi over remove proxy voting in pandemic
The lawsuit, to be filed in federal court in Washington, will seek to block the new system passed by the Democratic-majority House.
White woman fired from job after calling cops over black man in NY Central Park
Denouncing "racism of any kind," a global investment firm has fired a white woman after a viral video showed her calling police to say she felt threatened by an African-American man who asked her politely to leash her dog in New York's Central Park.
Stock markets mixed as China-US tensions return to fore
Equities were mixed Wednesday as profit-taking and worries about deteriorating China-US relations were weighed against optimism over the gradual reopening of economies around the world.
Trump is ‘displeased’ with China’s new security law for Hong Kong
US President Donald Trump is “displeased” with China’s new national security law for Hong Kong, the White House has said, amid rising tensions between Washington and Beijing in the wake of the coronav
Maha Vikas Aghadi Government Can’t Dance, Courtyard is Rough!
Unable to handle the COVID19 crisis efficiently, the MVA government led by the Shiv Sena has turned its frustration towards those who are critical of it. Criticism on Social Media and not management of the health crisis seems to be the priority of the MVA government. - Devidas Deshpande
PM Modi chairs meeting with NSA, Chief of Defence Staff amid escalating tension with China
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday ordered the country’s military to scale up training and battle preparedness to face ‘worst-case scenarios’.
Mixed reaction from spiritual leaders to relaxed rules for religious gatherings
Religious leaders are aware of the dangers - 'we don't want our churches to be gateways to the grave,' said one.
Ukraine football: Premier League to restart with classic derby
Despite the current gap in the table, meetings between Shakhtar and Dynamo always prove to be heated affairs.
Donald Trump ‘displeased’ with China’s new security law for Hong Kong: White House
The bill which is set to be approved by the National People's Congress, regarded as the rubber-stamp parliament for its routine approval of proposals by the ruling Communist Party of China (CPC), comes in the backdrop of relentless agitation by the local Hong Kong people/
Trump threatens to shutter social media companies after Twitter warning
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday threatened to regulate or shut down social media companies, one day after Twitter Inc for the first time added a warning to some of his tweets prompting readers to fact check the president's claims.
U.S. economic activity fell sharply due to coronavirus disruptions, Fed says
Economic activity declined sharply across the United States over the past several weeks, according to a Federal Reserve report released on Wednesday, reflecting the disruptions caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
Rosenstein to testify in Senate on Trump-Russia probe
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A key figure behind the U.S. investigation into links between Russia and President Donald Trump’s 2016 election campaign will testify next week before a Republican-led Senate committee examining the origins of the probe, the panel said on Wednesday.
Rawlings to address June 4 by virtual durbar
Former President Jerry John Rawlings will deliver the keynote address to mark the 41st anniversary of the June 4 uprising on Thursday, June 4, 2020.
Photo of the Day: Stamps mark Taiwan's coronavirus fight
Taiwan's Chunghwa Post releases coronavirus prevention stamps
Coronavirus Tech: Artificial Intelligence Can Effectively Fight COVID-19 But May Lead To Privacy Breach
AI can be used to fight the novel coronavirus pandemic. However, experts claim that privacy might be a casualty.
Poland's ruling party sees June 28 as deadline for presidential vote
WARSAW (Reuters) - The last possible date that Poland could hold a presidential election on is June 28, the leader of the ruling nationalist Law and Justice (PiS) party said on Wednesday, amid deepening conflict surrounding the timing of the vote.
France banned the use of hydroxychloroquine for treating the coronavirus a week after Trump said he was taking the drug
The French government on Wednesday banned the use of hydroxychloroquine for the treatment of COVID-19, reversing a previous order from March that allowed the anti-malarial drug to be used as an experimental treatment for the disease caused by the new coronavirus.
France banned the use of hydroxychloroquine for treating the coronavirus a week after Trump said he was taking the drug, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - France reversed a March order that allowed the drug hydroxychloroquine to be used as a potential treatment for COVID-19.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Coronavirus has ‘undeniably’ diverted attention from Brexit – senior official
Andrew McCormick, Stormont’s Director General of International Relations, said preparedness on EU exit needs to be ‘dealt with urgently’.
Coronavirus has ‘undeniably’ diverted attention from Brexit – senior official
Andrew McCormick, Stormont’s Director General of International Relations, said preparedness on EU exit needs to be ‘dealt with urgently’.
Coronavirus has ‘undeniably’ diverted attention from Brexit – senior official
Andrew McCormick, Stormont’s Director General of International Relations, said preparedness on EU exit needs to be ‘dealt with urgently’.
WHO creates foundation to boost funding in coronavirus fight
GENEVA: The World Health Organization announced on Wednesday (May 27) the creation of a foundation to tap new sources of funding that could help ...
Sindh allocates Rs2.7 billion to set up new hospitals as coronavirus response effort
Sindh government has allocated the amount to also expand ICU and HDU facilities
WHO suspends trials of drug promoted by Trump to fight coronavirus
GENEVA: The World Health Organisation (WHO) has suspended trials of the drug that US President Donald Trump promoted as a coronavirus defence. WHO said the suspension of clinical trials of hydroxychloroquine as a potential treatment for Covid-19 is a precautionary...
Global Jewish leaders meet in videoconference to address community needs after coronavirus - Jewish World
Jewish Agency and Israeli Diaspora Ministry host online roundtable discussion with Jewish leaders from around the world on the coronavirus.
India coronavirus dispatch: 'Infodemic' is as dangerous as the virus itself
From Kerala's smart testing and community care, to hospitals putting off elective surgeries, and the progress with solidarity trials so far - read these and more in today's India dispatch
U.N. calls meeting to boost pandemic support for developing countries
WASHINGTON, May 26 (Reuters) - U.N. officials said they will meet on Thursday with over a dozen world leaders to discuss shoring up financial support for emerging economies, hit hard by the pandemic's economic fallout.
Anti-Semitic crimes in Germany at highest level since 2001
May 27 (UPI) -- Anti-Semitic crimes targeting members of the Jewish faith in Germany reached their highest level in almost two decades in 2019, according to new government figures Wednesday.
Trump threatens social media after Twitter fact-checks him
U.S. President Donald Trump threatened social media companies with new regulation or even shuttering on Wednesday after Twitter added fact checks to two of his tweets. He turned to his Twitter account – where else? -- to tweet his threats. The president can’t unilaterally regulate or close the companies, and…
Rahul weakening country’s resolve to fight pandemic: BJP
Even his party Chief Ministers are acting contrary to his statements on lockdowns, it says
Steve Bannon scores win in Italian court over political academy
President Trump’s former adviser Steve Bannon won a legal battle to form a Catholic, populist political academy in an 800-year-old monastery south of Rome.
The Joint Commission To Resume Hospital Inspections After Pandemic Hiatus
The Joint Commission, accreditor of thousands of U. S. healthcare facilities is set to resume its surveys in June as hospitals and health systems re-open to visitors and begin to return hospital operations to a new normal.
In vast Kenya camp, refugee journalists on coronavirus front line
For more than a decade, KANERE, the world's first fully independent refugee camp news outlet, has defied funding shortages and other challenges to publish investigations and reports about life in Kenya's remote Kakuma camp.
Railway Ministry is ‘evacuating Maharashtra, spreading coronavirus to Bengal’, says Mamata Banerjee
The West Bengal chief minister claimed the ministry was sending shramik special trains full of migrants to her state without intimation.
Trumps's re-election strategy is unmasked
President Trump is remaining maskless in the hope that voters will soon side with him over COVID-19 restrictions.
Uttarkhand wildfire: Sporadic forest fires trigger trending hashtag on social media
Uttarakhand forest fire has come in as a fresh bad news, a trend in the year 2020 which is already hit hard by the Coronavirus pandemic.
Trump Calls On House Republicans to Vote Against FISA Renewal Bill
On 14 May, the US Senate passed a bill by a single vote that gives government agencies such as the FBI and CIA the right to access citizens' browsing histories without...
Chinese scientists say Wuhan animal market isn’t where coronavirus began
Chinese scientists say the coronavirus didn’t originate at a live animal market or a laboratory in Wuhan, pushing back against US officials over where the pandemic began, according to a
Coronavirus impact: Punjab seeks Rs 51,102 crore fiscal stimulus from Centre
A draft memorandum to this effect was approved on Wednesday by the Council of Ministers at a meeting chaired by Chief Minister Amarinder Singh, an official statement said.
Sweden touts the success of its controversial lockdown-free coronavirus strategy, but the country still has one of the highest mortality rates in the world
Some experts have said Sweden's risky strategy will eventually yield positive results, while others have highlighted serious pitfalls.
Sweden touts the success of its controversial lockdown-free coronavirus strategy, but the country still has one of the highest mortality rates in the world
Swedish officials praised the success of the country's controversial lockdown-free coronavirus strategy on Tuesday, saying that the relaxed policies have helped slow the transmission of COVID-19.
N.L. warns of exodus of oil and gas industry without more federal help
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Newfoundland and Labrador's government is looking for a rapid answer from Ottawa on its request for aid for the offshore oil sector in light of a quickening exodus of exploration rigs from the province.
States Sue to Block Trump From Weakening Fuel Economy Rules
At stake in the lawsuit is the single biggest effort by the United States to fight the climate crisis.
US coronavirus death toll tops 100,000
The number of coronavirus-related deaths in the United States has surpassed 100,000, approximately doubling the death toll recorded in late April.
China legislation on Hong Kong could lead to US sanctions, says Trump administration
U.S. government officials have said the legislation would end the Chinese-ruled city's autonomy and would be bad for both Hong Kong's and China's economies.
Wuhan wet market is the ‘victim’ of coronavirus outbreak, China’s CDC says
The Wuhan wet market believed to be the origin of the coronavirus pandemic has been unfairly made into a scapegoat for the pandemic, China’s top health official claimed. “At first, we assumed
Coronavirus crisis | With hospitals stretched to capacity, housing societies in Mumbai are renting oxygen cylinders: Report
With Mumbai facing an acute shortage of ICU beds in private hospitals, there have been situations where patients have been asked to wait.
Donald Trump is supposed to lead by example but he is a fool: Joe Biden
Trump later retweeted a post that appeared to make fun of a photo of Biden in his mask, though he later said he didn't mean to be critical
COVID-19: Trump thinks in-person G7 summit would be great example of reopening, says White House
Originally, Trump wanted to hold the G7 at his club in the Miami area, as announced by then-acting White House chief of staff Mick Mulvaney in a press conference last fall, but it was subsequently moved to Camp David in June amid public pressure.
As Trump Smears Masks As ‘Politically Correct,’ Hannity Emphasizes Their Importance
Conservative Fox News host Sean Hannity, usually a reliable mouthpiece for President Donald Trump, took a rare stance at odds...
Coronavirus: Obasanjo lists three lessons Nigeria should learn from COVID-19
Former president Olusegun Obasanjo has identified three key lessons that Nigeria and its people should learn from the raging coronavirus pandemic in the country
Disney+ Gets New Superheroes in SECRET SOCIETY OF SECOND-BORN ROYALS
A new teen superhero film, straight to streaming.
Gov. Cuomo asks Trump to greenlight three major infrastructure projects in New York
The appeal comes as New York City faces increasingly dire financial straits from the outbreak.
Egyptian historian sees rising surveillance state
FARID FARIDCAIRO – State surveillance is on the rise globally as governments such as Egypt's take advantage of the coronavirus pandemic, warns exiled historian and intellectual Khaled
European Union Reveals $826 Billion Economic Stimulus Plan To Battle Coronavirus Damage
Under the proposal, the EU will issue €750 billion in government bonds and then distribute that cash to its member states through grants and loans. Nothing will happen, however, until all 27 of the EU’s member states approve.
Trump threatens social media outlets with regulation, closure after fact check added to tweet
President Trump on Wednesday morning ratcheted up his feud with social media platforms, threatening to "close them down" a day after Twitter fact-checked a pair of the president's tweets on mail-in
WHO creates foundation to boost funding in coronavirus fight
GENEVA/ZURICH (Reuters) - The World Health Organization announced on Wednesday the creation of a foundation to tap new sources of funding that could help ease a potential cash shortage as it leads the global fight against the coronavirus pandemic.
Pay social carers fighting coronavirus a Real Living Wage, say campaigners
The Citizens UK pressure group has issued the call as the country gears up for tonight's Clap for Carers
Banning Trump from Twitter would be a disservice to the public, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - Twitter provides greater transparency into lawmakers' thinking. That's a good thing, especially when they're metaphorically showing their rear ends.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
WHO Creates Foundation to Boost Funding in Coronavirus Fight
Director General of the World Health Organization (WHO) Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus. (Reuters) WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus denied the move … WHO Creates Foundation to Boost Funding in Coronavirus Fight Read More »
Leader: From tragedy to farce
The ultimate blame for the government’s failures lies not with Dominic Cummings but with Boris Johnson.
Bihar Minister Madan Sahni Forgets Social Distancing While Honouring Jyoti Kumari Who Cycled 1,200 Km
Jyoti Kumari is currently staying at a quarantine centre close to her Sirhulli village. Darbhanga/Patna: Bihar’s Food and Consumer Protection … Bihar Minister Madan Sahni Forgets Social Distancing While Honouring Jyoti Kumari Who Cycled 1,200 Km Read More »
Trump threatens social media after Twitter fact-checks him
President Donald Trump on Wednesday threatened social media companies with new regulation or even shuttering a day after Twitter added fact checks to two of his tweets.
More testing as aged-care staff get coronavirus
Staff and residents at an aged care centre in Melbourne's inner east are undergoing further testing for COVID-19 after two workers at the facility contracted the virus.
Trump threatens social media after Twitter fact-checks him
US News: WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump on Wednesday threatened social media companies with new regulation or even shuttering a day after Twitter added fac.
Trump threatens social media after Twitter fact-checks him
President Donald Trump on Wednesday threatened social media companies with new regulation or even shuttering a day after Twitter added fact checks to two of his tweets.
Trump Threatens Twitter After Presidential Tweets Get Fact Check
The president claimed that tech giants “silence conservative voices,” and threatened to regulate them, despite not being able to.
After fact check by Twitter, Trump threatens social media
President Donald Trump on Wednesday threatened social media companies with new regulation or even shuttering after Twitter added fact checks to two of his tweets.
UK PM Johnson to join post-Brexit talks as key deadline nears
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson will meet EU leaders in a bid to reinvigorate stalled post-Brexit negotiations ahead of a key deadline, officials said on Wednesday. Britain officially left the
Coronavirus cases cross 60,000, death toll climbs to 1,239
ISLAMABAD: Coronavirus cases in Pakistan crossed the 60,000 mark on Wednesday while the death toll climbed to 1,239.21,118 cases have so far been detected in Punjab, 24,206 in Sindh, 8,483 in Khyb
Coronavirus Death Toll Surpasses 100,000 In The US
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. has surpassed a jarring milestone in the coronavirus pandemic: 100,000 deaths. That number is the...
Republicans cast doubt on future of House bills passed by proxy
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Republicans warned on Wednesday that legislation passed by the Democratic-controlled U.S. House of Representatives during the coronavirus pandemic may not become law if lawmakers are allowed to cast votes remotely under a new voting system.
Trump claims Twitter is 'interfering in the 2020 presidential election' by fact-checking tweets
President Trump fired back at Twitter after it appended a fact-checking label to two of his tweets in which he claimed mail-in ballots will lead to voter fraud.
Twitter tags Trump tweet with fact check warning, US president furious
Twitter labelled two Donald Trump tweets "unsubstantiated" and accused him of making false claims Tuesday, a first for the social network which has long resisted calls to censure the US president ove…
Rahul trying to 'weaken' country's resolve against coronavirus: BJP
Prasad cited comments made by Gandhi since the threat of coronavirus emerged in the country to allege that all Gandhi has done is to demoralise people and indulge in politics while seeking publicity.
Coronavirus: Over 2 million masks distributed to Dubai workers
3 million labourers educated about need to take precautionary measures
Trump threatens social media after Twitter fact check
The US President claims he will "regulate" or shut down social media companies after Twitter added a fact-check warning to his tweets which spread falsehoods.
Cuomo to press Trump on reviving US economy with roads, bridges in White House meeting
WASHINGTON, May 27 — New York Governor Andrew Cuomo will press President Donald Trump to invest in the nation’s roads, bridges and rails during a White House meeting today as US states begin to reopen after the coronavirus outbreak left the economy in tatters. Cuomo’s visit to Washington...
Rahul Gandhi trying to 'weaken' country's resolve against coronavirus: BJP
Accusing Rahul Gandhi of trying to "weaken" the country's resolve to fight COVID-19, the BJP on Wednesday said that the Congress leader has been acting in a "most irresponsible" manner and is trying
Lawmakers Urged to Help Minorities Hit Hardest by Pandemic
As the U.S. death toll passed 100,000 on Wednesday, public health experts told a House panel that the federal government must do more to help communities of color ravaged by Covid-19.
COVID-19: Kuwait debates ecological impact of coronavirus
Coronavirus crisis results in cuts in harmful emissions
Steve Bannon wins case to set up Italy political academy
Steve Bannon, the former adviser to U.S. President Donald Trump, has won the latest phase of a legal battle with Italy's culture ministry to set up a right-wing Catholic political academy. The ministry said it would appeal the regional court's decision. The court ruled for the Dignitatis Humanae
Trump says evidence ties China lab to virus, threatens tariffs
WASHINGTON, May 27 — US President Donald Trump today threatened China with fresh tariffs as he stepped up his attacks on Beijing over the coronavirus crisis, saying he had seen evidence linking a Wuhan lab to the contagion. The diatribe from the Republican incumbent came as data showed the United...
3 Ways Your Social Security Checks Could Be Reduced by COVID-19
The coronavirus pandemic could result in smaller monthly checks.
Bible Verse Speaking Against Wearing 'Religious Mask' Gets Attention After Pope's Public Mass
On Sunday, Pope Francis delivered a mass blessing for the first time in three months; the move that was both supported and criticised by many in relation to existing...
Coronavirus wrap: Mourinho sees market change, tennis returns, no netball
The Portuguese expects fees to drop while the LTA has announced tour events.
Coronavirus wrap: Mourinho sees market change, tennis returns, no netball
The Portuguese expects fees to drop while the LTA has announced tour events.
Disney World proposes mid-July reopening dates
Walt Disney World presented a plan for a phased reopening of its parks. The company proposed reopening Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom Park on July 11, 2020, and reopening Epcot and Hollywood Studios on July 15, 2020.
Steve Bannon wins battle to set up Italy political academy
Steve Bannon, the former adviser to US President Donald Trump, has won a battle with Italy's culture ministry to set up a right-wing Catholic ...
Steve Bannon wins battle to set up Italy political academy
A regional court ruled for the Dignitatis Humanae Institute think-tank, which Bannon backs, against a previous decision that blocked the school starting up in an 800-year-old monastery south of Rome.
Hong Kong's autonomy from China gone: Pompeo
China News: The United States on Wednesday revoked Hong Kong's special status under US law, paving the way to strip trading privileges for the financial hub as W
Steve Bannon wins case to set up political academy in Italy
ROME – Steve Bannon, the former adviser to US President Donald Trump, has won the latest phase of a legal battle with Italy’s culture ministry to set up a right-wing Catholic political
Anderson Cooper Unloads On Trump As U.S. Pandemic Death Toll Surpasses 100,000: ‘What A Little Man’
America hit a sad milestone on Wednesday as the U.S. death toll from the COVID-19 pandemic surpassed 100,000. While presidential candidate Joe Biden delivered a heartfelt message to those mourning the loss of loved ones, telling Americans that "the nation grieves with you," President Donald Trump has been focused on a debunked conspiracy theory that…
Costa Rica: First same-sex weddings held despite pandemic
Costa Rica has become the first Central American nation to make same-sex marriage legal. Dozens of couples are taking advantage of the new law, although ceremonies must abide by coronavirus social distancing rules.
Lockdown 4.0: Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh junks rumours, says there will be no Army in Mumbai, Pune
Some rumour are doing round the Internet that CM Uddhav Thackeray might be releasing control and the city is going to be under Army. Now, the rumors have been scraped by Maharashtra Home Minister.
Pompeo says Hong Kong no longer autonomous from China
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has notified Congress that the Trump administration no longer regards Hong Kong as autonomous from mainland China, setting the stage for the U.S. to withdraw the former British colony's preferential trade and financial status it has enjoyed since it reverted to Chinese rule 23 years ago.
Life has become unbearable for migrants in SA amid coronavirus lockdown
Even as a strict lockdown to slow the coronavirus pandemic is eased, many foreigners living in South Africa have no work and are hungry.
Dutch leader did not visit dying mother for weeks to comply with coronavirus lockdown
Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte was unable to visit his mother in the weeks leading up to her death due to coronavirus restrictions, but he did stay with her on her final night.
Japan eyes fresh $1.1 trillion stimulus to combat pandemic pain
Japan will compile a fresh stimulus package worth $1.1 trillion that will include a sizable amount of direct spending to cushion the economic blow from the coronavirus pandemic, a draft of the budget obtained by Reuters showed on Wednesday. The stimulus, which will be funded partly by a second extra
Trump pushes a conspiracy theory and falsely accuses a TV host of murder | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
WASHINGTON >> President Donald Trump smeared a prominent television host today from the podium in the Rose Garden with an unfounded allegation of murder.
Japan eyes fresh US$1.1t stimulus to combat pandemic pain
TOKYO, May 27 — Japan will compile a fresh stimulus package worth US$1.1 trillion (RM4.8 trillion) that will include a sizable amount of direct spending to cushion the economic blow from the coronavirus pandemic, a draft of the budget obtained by Reuters showed today. The stimulus, which will be...
Coronavirus: GNECC calls for mandatory testing for all teachers
The Ghana National Education Campaign Coalition (GNECC), a civil society network championing the right to quality basic education for all children, has urged the Government to ensure that all teachers undergo mandatory testing before going back to school.
Coronavirus: GNECC calls for mandatory testing for all teachers
The Ghana National Education Campaign Coalition (GNECC), a civil society network championing the right to quality basic education for all children, has urged the Government to ensure that all teachers undergo mandatory testing before going back to school.
Japan eyes fresh $1.1t stimulus to combat pandemic pain
The stimulus, which will be funded partly by a second extra budget, will be on top of a $1.1 trillion package already rolled out last month.
Trump threatens to 'close down' social media after tweets tagged
U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday threatened to 'strongly regulate' or even shut down social media platforms after Twitter applied a fact-check to two of his tweets this week.
Japan OKs funds for US$1.1T stimulus to fight pandemic woes
Japan's Cabinet approved a proposed 32 trillion yen (US$296 billion) supplementary budget on Wednesday to help fund $1.1 trillion in measures to cushion the blow to the economy from the coronavirus pandemic.
COVID-19 task force members not campaign officials – Anambra govt
APGA, controlled by Anambra State government insisted Wednesday that the COVID-19 task forces set up in the 21 local government areas
Where will Trump rant if not on Twitter? He threatens to close down social media
Ironically, the president used Twitter itself to threaten its closure after the platform flagged two of his tweets as unsubstantiated
Mumbai Police's 'gag order' challenged in Bombay High Court
The political scene in Maharashtra is hot after a BJP leaders demanded imposition of the President's rule in the state citing the present government's failure in handling the coronavirus situation
Trump threatens to 'close down' social media platforms
The spat began when Twitter labelled two of the US president's tweets as
Pompeo officially declares Hong Kong ‘no longer autonomous,’ slams China intervention
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Wednesday officially declared that Hong Kong is no longer autonomous from China, days after Beijing moved to impose new national security legislation on the territory.
Coronavirus in California: Orange County Sheriff says his department won't enforce mask order
A California sheriff is vowing that his department will look the other way when it comes to enforcing a health order asking residents to wear face coverings in public during the coronavirus outbreak.
Coronavirus could cost Serie A over €700m – FIGC chief Gravina
Italian Football Federation president Gabriele Gravina warned an economic crisis could irreparably damage Italy's passion for football.
Oil slides on US-China tensions, doubts about Russian output cuts
The group known as OPEC+ is cutting output by nearly 10 million barrels per day (bpd) in May and June. Some question whether it will continue to do so as demand recovers after many countries ease coronavirus lockdowns.
Pelosi blasts House Republicans over lawsuit to halt proxy voting: 'Sad stunt'
Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) late Tuesday dismissed a lawsuit from House Republicans seeking to block the chamber from holding proxy voting, in which members vote for colleagues remotely on the
White House letter doesn't explain why Trump fired watchdogs
U.S. President Donald Trump followed the law when he fired multiple inspectors general in the last two months, the White House has told Congress, but the administration offered no new details about why the internal watchdogs were let go.
DOJ: Barr would ask for Trump veto on FISA bill as it stands now
Attorney General William Barr would recommend a presidential veto of a bill that focuses on extending three expired surveillance tools the FBI uses to pursue terrorists and spies, the Justice Department said Wednesday.
New York governor floats infrastructure projects to reboot economy
NEW YORK, May 27 — New York Governor Andrew Cuomo yesterday floated a number of major infrastructure projects to reboot the US economy post-pandemic, saying he would raise the issue at a meeting today with President Donald Trump. “Let's do something creative, let's do it fast. Let's put...
Trump thinks in-person G7 summit a great example of reopening: White House
The US currently holds the annual presidency of G7 countries. In view of coronavirus pandemic there were talks of the summit being held virtually
Trump threatens Twitter over fact checks: What’s next?
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Twitter has taken the unprecedented step of adding fact-check warnings to two of President Donald Trump’s tweets that falsely called mail-in ballots “substantially fraudulent” and predicted...
Most Americans Haven’t Stopped Trusting Scientists
It’s easy to look around right now and conclude that popular public opinion has turned against scientists. Twitter hashtags have urged the president to fire Ant…
'Coronavirus tip of the iceberg,' says leading Chinese virologist
In the English translation of the text of her interview published by state-run channel, there was no reference to her mysterious absence and her tweets denying rumours of her defection
UPDATED: Trump threatens to ‘close down’ social media
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday threatened to close down social media platforms after Twitter labelled two of his tweets "unsubstantiated" and accused him of making false claims. Twitter ...
Homeless Deaths Rise in San Francisco During Lockdown, But Not Due to Coronavirus
Deaths have soared among the homeless population in San Francisco during the coronavirus, but not due to the virus directly.
Ford pilots new heated sanitation software that can help neutralize the coronavirus in police vehicles
Ford Police Interceptor Utility vehicles can now employ a heated sanitation software to help disinfect and neutralize the coronavirus.
Coronavirus expands grip in many areas, as US nears 100,000 deaths
Europe has recorded about 170,000 deaths, while the US has reported more than 98,900 in a span of less than four months, more than the number of Americans killed in the Vietnam and Korean wars combined.
EU reactions to Commission 750 bln euro coronavirus recovery scheme
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The European Commission proposed on Wednesday to borrow 750 billion euros on the market and issue grants and loans to EU countries to kick-start an economic recovery after the coronavirus pandemic. Below are initial reactions of EU governments to the plan
House passes bill that would sanction Chinese officials over Xinjiang camps
The House on Wednesday overwhelmingly passed legislation that would impose sanctions on senior Chinese officials responsible for the forced labor camps that have targeted Uighur Muslims and other
Twitter adds fact-check warning to election posts by Donald Trump
Trump claimed postal voting would be “fraudulent” and that “mail boxes will be robbed”.
Biden calls Trump 'absolute fool' for not wearing face mask
Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden on Tuesday called his Republican rival Donald Trump an "absolute fool" for not wearing a mask at a ...
Borders creep open across central Europe as pandemic eases
Serbia bars Montenegro Airlines after perceived snub over free movement
Wales warned of 'really rough time' in post-coronavirus recession
'I think what we can probably expect to see in terms of a recovery in Wales is a stop/start recovery which is probably going to take some time'
Coronavirus outbreak: UK unrolls test and trace system in next stage of COVID-19 fight
The aim of the system is to move from lockdown for all towards more targeted measures with trained NHS contact tracers track each infected person going forward.
U.S. Stocks Climb to 12-Week High; Treasuries Drop: Markets Wrap
All you need to know about global markets today.
Trump accuses Twitter of ‘interfering in the 2020 Presidential Election’ after it fact-checked his false tweets about voting by mail
President Donald Trump on Tuesday accused Twitter of “interfering” in the 2020 election after it fact-checked two of his tweets pushing conspiracies about voting by mail.
Trump accuses Twitter of 'interfering in the 2020 Presidential Election' after it fact-checked his false tweets about voting by mail
Earlier in the day, Twitter added links to two of Trump's tweets prompting users to "get the facts" about mail-in ballots.
Trump accuses Twitter of 'interfering in the 2020 Presidential Election' after it fact-checked his false tweets about voting by mail
President Donald Trump accused Twitter on Tuesday of "interfering in the 2020 Presidential Election" after it fact-checked two of his tweets pushing conspiracies about voting by mail in California.
Trump accuses Twitter of 'interfering in the 2020 Presidential Election' after it fact-checked his false tweets about voting by mail, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - Earlier in the day, Twitter added links to two of Trump's tweets prompting users to "get the facts" about mail-in ballots.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Oil falls on demand concerns, US-China tensions
Oil prices fell on Wednesday on concerns over how quickly fuel demand will recover even as lockdowns ease in many countries with falling ...
Oil falls on demand concerns, US-China tensions
Oil prices fell on Wednesday on concerns over how quickly fuel demand will recover even as lockdowns ease in many countries with falling coronavirus cases, with U.S.-China tensions adding to the
Coronavirus: Loyal dog in China waits at hospital for three months for elderly owner who died of COVID-19
Xiao Bao refused to leave the hospital premises till a dog shelter got a hold of him
Exclusive: Latest images show China's war threat may not be rhetoric
Fresh images from the European Space Agency show signs of movement in the Aksai Chin region as late as the third week of this month.
Coronavirus lockdown | CBSE students can shift exam venues
They can write the Class 10 & 12 exams in their current district, says HRD Minister
Coronavirus lockdown | Mamata Banerjee apprehensive of return of migrants to West Bengal
The state considers the ferrying of a large number of migrant workers by the railways as a big problem for public health, says Mamata Banerjee
Coronavirus outbreak: India's lesson in health system preparedness from China
Due to its preparedness, China is being seen as a country that has moved into action faster than it used to earlier, investing more into healthcare and human resources to overcome the shortage of doctors, and arming itself with a better health surveillance system
China's GAC keeps target of 3per cent sales growth despite coronavirus pressure
Chinese automaker GAC , which has partnered with Toyota , Honda and FCA , will stick to an annual target of 3per cent in sales growth this year ...
Disney World proposes mid-July reopening dates
The company proposed reopening Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom Park on July 11.
Another Dark Week in Brazil - total number of cases over 374,800
Brazil appears to be entering another dark week, as coronavirus cases grow by the thousands and controversy swells around President Jair Bolsonaro. On Monday, the Ministry of Health announced 11,687 new cases of coronavirus had been confirmed over the last 24 hours, bringing its total number of cases to over 374,800.
Daniel Turner: Biden bows to radical left by pledging to cancel Keystone XL pipeline – Americans would suffer
Joe Biden’s energy policies would create disruptive energy shortages, big energy price increases, an increased dependence on foreign countries outside our hemisphere to meet our energy needs, and a massive increase in unemployment in the U.S. energy industry.
Serie A meeting Italian Government to discover fate of season
Serie A hopes of following Germany and Spain back onto the pitch will be decided on Thursday during a meeting with the Italian government which will determine the fate of the season in football-mad
Nobel Prize winner: Coronavirus lockdowns cost lives instead of saving them
Coronavirus lockdowns may have cost more lives than they saved, according to a Nobel laureate who accurately predicted when China would peak in the crisis.
Pompeii: Buried by Vesuvius, blighted by coronavirus, ancient Roman city wants to rise again
Pompeii, the ancient Roman city buried in an eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD and later unearthed, is ready to rise again from the catastrophe of the coronavirus pandemic.
Tory privatisation is at the heart of the UK's disastrous coronavirus response
From PPE to care homes, this crisis has exposed the pernicious role of corporate power in public policy, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot
Coronavirus accelerates shift away from cash
Pandemic encourages more businesses to move to contactless payments
Israel’s Number of Coronavirus Patients Drops to 2,019 as US Deaths Hit 100,572
According to the NY Times on Wednesday, new hot spots continue to emerge and hundreds more people are dying each day in the US.
No masking it: Biden eyes stark contrast with Trump over virus
Joe Biden squared off with Donald Trump on Tuesday over the wearing of masks one day after the White House challenger emerged from coronavirus-imposed lockdown donning one while the president attended two events bare-faced.
Coronavirus company news summary – South Africa faces production hit – Poland faces outbreak among miners – Lithium producers struggle with demand slump
27 May The Minerals Council South Africa has warned that mining production in the country is likely to fall by...Read More...
Coronavirus: Most viruses, germs don’t spread on flights, says US public health agency
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention also said that physical distancing is difficult on flights which may increase a passenger’s risk to Covid-19.
NSW freezes public service pay to save $3 billion in pandemic
The NSW government will freeze pay rises for public sector workers for 12 months, as it deals with rising unemployment due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Trump threatens to ‘close down’ social media after Twitter fact check
President Donald Trump on Wednesday threatened social media companies with new regulation or even shuttering a day after Twitter added fact checks to two of his tweets.
Tanzanian president accused of covering up Covid-19 outbreak
John Magufuli has repeatedly played down the threat from the pandemic
Steve Bannon wins case to set up Italy political academy
ROME (Reuters) - Steve Bannon, the former adviser to U.S. President Donald Trump, has won the latest phase of a legal battle with Italy’s culture ministry to set up a right-wing Catholic political academy.
Opposition frustrated as they thought Yogi government would fail on coronavirus: Dinesh Sharma
They thought the UP government would fail on the coronavirus situation and they would get a chance politically. But they are frustrated as the coronavirus cases are under control — in fact, our mortality rate is among the lowest at 2.5%, we have done maximum quarantine of people and are doing over 10,000 tests daily,” Sharma said.
Many Americans say the pandemic changed their spending habits for the better, but experts are skeptical it will last
As state and local economies begin to reopen, Americans will be putting their newfound spending habits to the test.
NDC opts out as EC holds talks with political parties today
After dragging the Electoral Commission (EC) to the Supreme Court, the National Democratic Congress has opted out of an impending engagement with the electoral management body.
CNN's S.E. Cupp says Trump is 'hallucinating,' 'needs help'
CNN host S.E. Cupp declared on Wednesday that President Trump is “hallucinating” and “needs help.”
More False Mail-In Ballot Claims from Trump
California will send every registered voter in the state a mail-in ballot for the November general election. But President Donald Trump falsely said, on Twitter and at the White House, that the ballots would go to "anyone living in the state, no matter who they are or how they got there" and "people that aren’t citizens."
Experts say US coronavirus death count is flawed, but close
NEW YORK - The U.S. is hitting a tragic milestone: 100,000 dead from the coronavirus. But is that number right?The accuracy of U.S. coronavirus death count
It’s Official: 100,000 Are Dead of Covid-19 in America, and Their Blood Is on Trump’s Hands
Most of the coronavirus deaths could have been avoided if Trump had enacted social-distancing measures sooner.
Global stocks mixed on unease over Hong Kong security law
Global stock markets were mixed Wednesday as U.S.-Chinese tensions over Hong Kong vied with optimism about recovering from the coronavirus pandemic.
Spain begins 10-day mourning period for coronavirus victims
Spain has begun an official 10-day mourning period for the tens of thousands of victims of the coronavirus pandemic in the country.
Queen Allows Boris Johnson to Jog in Buckingham Palace Grounds After Coronavirus Battle
The British Prime Minister, a regular jogger, has been exercising in the gardens of the royal palace after security concerns ruled out the use of public places to...
Inquiry into Russia probe carries political consequences
Attorney General William Barr says he doesn’t expect a criminal inquiry into the origins of the Russia investigation to target former President Barack Obama or Joe Biden, President Donald Trump’s presumed Democratic opponent this summer.
Cherkasy mayor goes to court seeking moral damage recovery from Zelensky
Earlier, President referred to him as "gangster".
Boris Johnson dismisses requests to hold inquiry into Dominic Cummings’ coronavirus lockdown trip
Boris Johnson has ruled out an inquiry into the lockdown conduct of his top adviser, Dominic Cummings, insisting it is time to "move on" from the row.
Nicola Sturgeon Confirms 'Public Inquiry' Into Scottish Government's Handling of Coronavirus Crisis
The Scottish Government has been the target of criticism after it was revealed that care home residents presenting symptoms of coronavirus were being moved from...
Health officials nervously eye emerging hot spots
Public health officials are nervously eyeing cities that may become the next epicenters of the coronavirus pandemic as new models point to increased rates of transmission.
Trump continues to claim broad powers he doesn’t have
WASHINGTON (AP) — Threatening to shut down Twitter for flagging false content. Claiming he can “override" governors who dare to keep churches closed to congregants. Asserting the “absolute authority” to...
China's 'bat woman' defends Wuhan lab at centre of conspiracy theory
The Chinese virologist whose work on coronaviruses found in bats led to her being dubbed 'Bat Woman' has appeared on state television to defend her work. “The unknown viruses we have discovered are actually just the tip of the iceberg,” said Shi Zhengli. “If we want to prevent humans suffering
Trump says evidence ties China lab to virus, threatens tariffs
Trump says evidence ties China lab to virus, threatens tariffs
The $20 billion self-driving startup Cruise is adding to its leadership team even as autonomous-vehicle companies are hitting the brakes during the pandemic
Regina Dugan, a veteran of DARPA, Google, and Facebook will be Cruise's first independent director on the company's board.
Some civil society groups heading to court over reopening of schools
The One South Africa Movement said that following numerous questions to the Basic Education Department and the national coronavirus command council, it had not received any answers.
Australia records youngest coronavirus victim with death of 30-year-old
MELBOURNE — Australia recorded its youngest victim of COVID-19 after a 30-year-old man with underlying health conditions died in Queensland state, having shown symptoms of the disease for weeks but without getting tested, officials said on Wednesday.
Trump warns social media giants that feds can ‘regulate’ or ‘close them down’ amid fight with Twitter
President Trump warned social media giants Wednesday that the federal government could “strongly regulate” or “close them down” if they continue to “silence conservative voices,” amid a flaring battle with Twitter after the platform fact-checked one of his tweets for the first time this week.
Australia records youngest coronavirus victim with death of 30-year-old
Australia recorded its youngest victim of COVID-19 after a 30-year-old man with underlying health conditions died in Queensland state, having ...
COVID-19: Australia records youngest coronavirus victim with death of 30-year-old
Latest case brings to 103 the number of deaths recorded in Australia
Coronavirus: What is involved in the EU’s recovery plan?
Q&A: What are the main stumbling blocks, and how will the plan affect Ireland?
Australia records youngest coronavirus victim with death of 30-year-old
Australia recorded its youngest victim of COVID-19 after a 30-year-old man with underlying health conditions died in Queensland state, having shown symptoms of the disease for weeks but without getting tested, officials said on Wednesday.
Why Do 44% of Republicans Believe Bill Gates Will Use Coronavirus Vaccines to Inject Them With Microchips?
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Reopened US car factories see coronavirus cases as production rolls on
In the week since US auto factories reopened after coronavirus lockdowns, workers at all three Detroit automakers have tested positive for COVID-19 but only Ford has temporarily closed plants. The US
Trump threatens to 'close down' social media after tweets tagged
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday threatened to close down social media platforms after Twitter labelled two of his tweets "unsubstantiated" and accused him of making false claims.
Global stocks shake off concern over US-China tensions
Stimulus plans in Europe and Japan trump worries about Beijing’s moves in Hong Kong
XpresSpa Pivots To Coronavirus Testing At New York’s John F. Kennedy Airport
The pilot concept paves the way for the company to enter the medical sphere and widen its reach within the health and wellness segment.
US lawmaker wants insurers, govt to share future pandemic business losses
U.S. legislation introduced on Tuesday would create a taxpayer-backed insurance program to protect businesses from revenue losses during future ...
U.S. Congress approves China sanctions over ethnic crackdown
Congress voted Wednesday to toughen the U.S. response to a brutal Chinese crackdown on ethnic minorities, adding another factor to the increasingly stormy relationship between the two countries. The House passed a bipartisan bill that would impose sanctions on Chinese officials involved in the mass surveillance and detention of Uighurs…
US Congress approves China sanctions over ethnic crackdown
Congress voted Wednesday to toughen the U.S. response to a brutal Chinese crackdown on ethnic minorities, adding another factor to the increasingly stormy relationship between the two countries. The House passed a bipartisan bill that would impose sanctions on Chinese officials involved in the mass
Asian stocks pull back as Hong Kong uncertainty weighs
NEW YORK, May 27 — Asian shares shed some of their recent gains today as investor concerns about rising tensions between the United States and China tempered optimism about a re-opening of the world economy. US President Donald Trump said late yesterday he is preparing to take action against...
Trump urges Republicans to block bill extending FISA provisions
President Trump on Tuesday urged House Republicans to oppose legislation extending Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act provisions, citing abuses of the law against his 2016 campaign.
France halts hydroxychloroquine for coronavirus treatment
The French government said Wednesday that doctors can no longer treat COVID-19 patients with hydroxychloroquine, a controversial and potentially harmful drug nonetheless being promoted by US President Donald Trump.
Can coronavirus survive on fabric?
With clothing stores getting ready to reopen in the UK, is it safe to be handling clothes during the pandemic?
France halts hydroxychloroquine for coronavirus treatment
Paris - The French government on Wednesday banned treatment of COVID-19 patients with hydroxychloroquine, a controversial and potentially harmful drug that US President Donald Trump has said he is taking preventively.
Latest on the worldwide spread of the coronavirus
The Americas have emerged as the new epicenter of the coronavirus pandemic, the World Health Organization (WHO) said, as outbreaks accelerate in Peru, Chile, El Salvador, Guatemala and Nicaragua.
Coronavirus | Nagaland groups spar over returnees
Tribe-based organisations pan plea against quarantining returnees from other districts in Kohima
France halts hydroxychloroquine for coronavirus treatment
The French government on Wednesday banned treatment of COVID-19 patients with hydroxychloroquine, a controversial and potentially harmful drug that US President Donald Trump has said he is taking preventively.
Lawmakers urge Trump to cancel 'Salute to America' on July 4
May 27 (UPI) -- A group of U.S. lawmakers have urged the Trump administration to drop plans for another "Salute to America" celebration in Washington, D.C., on the Fourth of July this year, saying it would be impossible to stage safely.
A numbers-obsessed Trump is uncharacteristically silent on this bleak milestone
As the nation hits a bleak milestone this week — 100,000 Americans dead from COVID-19 — the president has been uncharacteristically silent. His public schedule contains no special commemoration, no...
New Zealand discharges last coronavirus patient from hospital
New Zealand no longer has any coronavirus patients being treated in hospitals, the latest positive milestone in its battle against the infectious disease.
Boris Johnson challenged over 'unequal impact of coronavirus on women'
Senior MPs also grilled the prime minister about topics including Dominic Cummings' trip to Durham at the height of lockdown and the new test and trace system.
Trump threatens to shut down social media companies after Twitter fact check
President Donald Trump threatened to regulate or shutter social media companies — a warning apparently aimed at Twitter Inc. after it began fact-checking his tweets.
Trump Miffed With Fact Check Warning On His Tweets, Says Twitter Interfering In US Elections 2020
After Twitter added a warning label for misleading information on a series of tweets by US President Donald Trump regarding 'Mail-in' voting, he is claimed that the social media site is interfering in the US Presidential elections.
South Korea sees biggest jump in coronavirus cases in seven weeks
The country has been held up as a global model in how to curb the virus and has rushed to contain new infections as life returns to normal.
Oil falls on U.S.-China tensions over Hong Kong
Brent crude fell 45 cents, or 1.2 per cent, to $35.72 a barrel by 0906 GMT and U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude was down 26 cents, or almost 1 per cent, at $34.09
Japan approves fresh $1.1-trillion stimulus to combat economic impact of coronavirus
The record stimulus of 117 trillion yen, which will be funded partly by a second extra budget, followed another 117 trillion yen package rolled out last month
Japan approves fresh $1.1 trillion stimulus to combat pandemic pain
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s cabinet approved on Wednesday a new $1.1 trillion stimulus package that includes significant direct spending, to stop the coronavirus pandemic pushing the world’s third-largest economy deeper into recession.
What you need to know about the coronavirus right now
(Reuters) - Here’s what you need to know about the coronavirus right now:
B.C.’s essential grocery, hardware store employees should get pandemic pay: retail group
Only B.C.’s social, health and corrections workers are eligible for top-ups
France's daily coronavirus data paves way for further lockdown easing
PARIS (Reuters) - France’s coronavirus death toll rose by less than 100 for the seventh day running on Wednesday while the number of confirmed cases climbed only modestly, according to data which indicated the worst of the pandemic could be over for the country for now.
Here’s how Twitter has lobbied on free-speech issues as Trump threatens company
Twitter and President Trump are generating headlines over a dispute tied to social networks’ attempts to moderate what users post, but it’s hardly the first...
Biden calls Trump 'absolute fool' for not wearing face mask
Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden has called his Republican rival Donald Trump an "absolute fool" for not wearing a mask at a series of...
Coronavirus: Premier League clubs approve return to contact training
Premier League clubs have unanimously agreed to resume contact training in groups. The British gove...
EU proposes €750 billion coronavirus recovery fund
The European Commission has proposed a recovery fund of €750 billion, which it says is designed to repair the economic damage caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
Biden Attacks Trump for Not Wearing Mask in Public: 'This Macho Stuff Is 'Stoking Deaths'
Following his Tuesday remarks, Biden changed his profile picture on Twitter to the one of him wearing a black mask during a Memorial Day ceremony.
I'm A Celebrity bosses 'in crisis talks over future of show' due to coronavirus
The chances of I'm A Celebrity returning to screens this winter are being discussed as restrictions imposed by the coronavirus pandemic as quarantine issues could affect show
Biden: Trump’s ‘an absolute fool’ for stoking face mask controversy
The US president retweeted an image that appeared to mock Biden wearing a mask in his first public appearance in months because of the coronavirus pandemic.
How Modi Failed the Pandemic Test
The starkest failure of the Indian government’s coronavirus strategy has been the devastation it imposed on the country’s workers.
Stock markets mixed as China-US tensions return to fore
HONG KONG, May 27 — Equities were mixed today as profit-taking and worries about deteriorating China-US relations were weighed against optimism over the gradual reopening of economies around the world. Hong Kong extended losses as police fired pepper-ball rounds as anti-China protesters took to...
Boris Johnson vows not to hike income tax, VAT or national insurance and says triple lock on pensions will STAY despite coronavirus bailouts devastating public finances - with 8.4MILLION jobs now furloughed
Standing by Tory tax and pensions pledges today, Boris Johnson told senior MPs: 'We are going to meet all of our manifesto commitments.'
Coronavirus pushes number of S&P credit-downgrade warnings to all-time high
A total of 1,287 of S&P’s ratings are now on a downgrade warning – either with ‘negative outlooks’ where a move might take two years, or on ‘CreditWatch with negative implications’ where the risk is almost immediate
Trump threatens to shut down social media
US President Donald Trump has threatened to shut down social media after Twitter put a fact-check label on some of his tweets. There has been criticism against social media platforms
Wall Street Breakfast: Blastoff!
Listen on the go! A daily podcast of Wall Street Breakfast will be available by 8:00 a.m. on Seeking Alpha, iTunes, Stitcher and Spotify. U.S. ambitions to rec
Coronavirus: Premier League clubs approve return to contact training
Group training among Premier League clubs will now be allowed to include tackling.
Surprise: Another Research Study Tries to Tie Fox News to Coronavirus Deaths
The National Bureau of Economic Research has completed a new academic study which concluded that watching Fox News during the coronavirus pandemic just might kill you, or at least put you in danger. Researchers from Columbia University and the University of Chicago concluded that Fox News convinced an alarming number of viewers to ignore social distancing guidelines.
Borough Park businesses are flouting coronavirus shutdown restrictions
A slew of businesses that have reopened in Brooklyn’s Borough Park — some in apparent violation of shutdown orders — are allowing customers to pack their stores as if the coronavirus
Two coronavirus-related deaths reported in North
Number of fines for breaches of social distancing guidelines drops by 90%
Coronavirus Travel: What to Expect The Next Time You Fly
As lockdowns start easing a little, flights are resuming and may even become quite busy this summer. Airlines are sharing their new procedures to ensure everyone's safety as much as possible.
Coronavirus: Premier League clubs unanimously vote to resume contact training as restart looms
Clubs returned to training in small and socially distanced groups last week but they have now moved to stage two of the ‘return to training protocol’.
Where Things Stand: Not All Fall In Line Behind The Next Great Political Divide
If President Trump had his way, mask-wearing would play a crucial role in whatever us-versus-them narrative he attempts to spin for...
Infants unlikely to contract Coronavirus from breast milk – WHO
THE World Health Organisation (WHO) on Wednesday says there is no current evidence to prove that infants can contract the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) from breast milk of infected mothers.
Cuomo says he had ‘good’ talks with Trump on New York infrastructure projects
Gov. Andrew Cuomo insisted he had a “good conversation” with President Trump during their Wednesday White House meeting on New York’s infrastructure — but sure didn’t seem in
Trump vows to veto House FISA bill
President Trump promised to veto the FISA bill currently on the House floor.
‘I hope your son gets coronavirus’ – Watford’s Troy Deeney the latest victim of disgusting social media abuse
'I hope your son gets coronavirus' - Watford's Troy Deeney the latest victim of disgusting social media abuse
Novant Health launches first emergency drone operation for pandemic response in the country
The venture marks the first emergency drone logistics operation by a hospital for its pandemic response in the country.
Ministers to question Dr Tony Holohan about 2 metre social distancing rule
Chief Medical Officer Dr Tony Holohan is set to brief ministers about ongoing measures in the battle against COVID-19 at Government Buildings today.
Coronavirus: States to clear operation of international flights
Stranded passengers told to register with Indian missions, download Aarogya Setu App
Coronavirus UK hospital death toll increases by 209 in last 24 hours
The number of Covid-19 hospital deaths in England has increased by 183 on yesterday, bringing the total to 26,049, with Scotland reporting 13 new deaths, while Wales recorded 11
Coronavirus | Barred floors of city hospital to be used for patients
Supreme Court permits usage since Tamil Nadu government is in need of space
Minister breaks ranks and calls for social distancing rules to be relaxed
A sitting government minister has said he is “baffled” as to why the Government has not moved to reduce the social distance rules from 2 metres to 1 metre, as recommended by the World Health Organisation (WHO).
SAARC Psychiatric Federation calls for action to address psychological sufferings amid COVID-19 pandemic
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‘Unbiased’ Department of Education just got caught playing rank politics
“It might be problematic for word to get out that the DOE is encouraging folks to make noise,” wrote anti-testing activist Miriam Nunberg. But word did get out, and “problematic” isn’t
Most small businesses remain optimistic on reopening after coronavirus: poll
The majority of small businesses in the U.S. are optimistic about reopening amid the coronavirus pandemic, a new study says. Nearly three-quarters of businesses (74 percent) expect to return to
You can now apply for government’s relief fund for May – but don’t make these mistakes
The Department of Employment and Labour says the Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) has to date paid in excess of R15 billion to beneficiaries – marking a historic first in terms of a lump sum paid out by the fund within five weeks.
Trump’s Press Secretary Has Solely Voted By Mail Since 2010, Report Says, Despite Claims Of Fraud Risks
Kayleigh McEnany has defended President Donald Trump’s unsubstantiated claims that mail-in voting leads to election fraud.
Donald Trump offers to mediate 'raging' India-China border dispute
US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he had offered to mediate a standoff between India and China at the Himalayan border, where soldiers camped out in a high-altitude region have accused each other of trespassing over the disputed border.
Why Trump’s Popularity Surge Faded So Quickly
The phenomenon demonstrates the rise and fall of dominant leaders in turbulent times
South Korea sees highest daily coronavirus spike in more than a month
South Korea reported its highest daily spike in new coronavirus cases in about a month-and-a-half Wednesday — an outbreak linked to a now-closed facility run by one of the country’s
Coronavirus: Punjab Govt to Decide on Lockdown Extension on May 30
Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh will hold a review meeting with the departments concerned on the overall coronavirus situation in the state on May 30 and then will announce the government's decision on lifting or further extending lockdown for a longer period.
Trump offers to mediate India-China border dispute
The US president had also once offered to “help” in the disputed region of Kashmir, triggering a political storm in India
Trump offers to mediate 'raging' India-China border dispute
The US president had also once offered to “help” in the disputed region of Kashmir, triggering a political storm in India
IM-SHORAD delayed by pandemic, but first unit equip date remains in place
"We're making adjustments as necessary, and then working with the companies to try and catch up," the head of Army acquisition said Wednesday.
WHO praises China for 'very consistent message' of 'openness' in virus investigation
A top World Health Organization official offered praise for China’s “openness” during its effort to understand how the coronavirus pandemic began.
Global stocks are mixed after Trump promised ‘interesting’ action against China, while Europe awaits a huge new stimulus package
Global stocks were mixed Wednesday after US President Trump promised “interesting” action on China’s proposed crackdown on Hong Kong by the end of the week, and as European investors wait anxiously for the announcement of a new stimulus package from the European Commission.
Global stocks are mixed after Trump promised 'interesting' action against China, while Europe awaits a huge new stimulus package, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
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Global stocks are mixed after Trump promised 'interesting' action against China, while Europe awaits a huge new stimulus package
Global stocks are mixed Wednesday as investors weigh rising US-China tensions and the growing implications of a new draconian law on Hong Kong, ...
Nearly half of New Yorkers critical of Cuomo’s handling of nursing home crisis: poll
A new survey indicates that a slight plurality of New Yorkers give Gov. Andrew Cuomo a thumbs down on how he’s been dealing with elder care facilities in his state amid the coronavirus pandemic.
As politicians in DC condemn China for crackdowns on Hong Kong protests, US police use tear gas on demonstrators in Minneapolis
Police in Hong Kong and Minneapolis, Minnesota, had something in common this week. They both used tear gas on protesters.
Amid Fatal Nursing Home Fiasco, Cuomo to Meet Trump at the White House
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo is in Washington D.C. Wednesday for a meeting with President Trump at the White House. They are expected to discuss infrastructure and New York's ongoing efforts to reopen as the Wuhan coronavirus pandemic begins to slow.
Hong Kong body will play an advisory role: China’s political advisory body
The city’s government will retain enforcement powers, says key Chinese official.
'Why Savarkar?': Naming of flyover in Bengaluru sparks political row
Siddaramaiah, former chief minister and leader of the Opposition, said the move to name the flyover after Savarkar was an insult to the freedom fighters
Covid-19 wrap: Brazil reports higest death toll globally and automakers unite in crisis
Here are the latest developments in the coronavirus crisis.
Only 49% of Americans Say They Would Get COVID-19 Vaccine - Poll
As scientists around the world race to develop a vaccine for the COVID-19 novel coronavirus, a new survey has found that less than half of American respondents would be...
Trump to mull 'targeted' response to China's encroachment on Hong Kong
President Trump could impose personal sanctions on Chinese communist officials as part of a range of responses to Beijing’s infringement on Hong Kong’s traditional legal rights, according to a senior State Department official.
Education Ministry to Offer 18-Day Summer Camp Program, July 14 – August 6
This will significantly reduce the financial burden of their parents and reduce gaps in Israeli society.
'In-person' G7 more effective, but deal with safety concerns first, Trudeau says
WASHINGTON - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says an in-person gathering of G7 leaders would be more effective than the virtual alternative, but he wants to m
Coronavirus, hero label, pressure take toll on mental health of Europe's medics
Doctors, nurses and paramedics in full protective clothing have become an enduring image of the pandemic. But stress and anxiety brought on by dealing with the high levels of serious illness and death have become commonplace on the medical frontline.
Always be safe: President Donald Trump's message to United States
President Donald Trump had a message to offer those who crowded pools and boardwalks over the Memorial Day weekend, defying coronavirus social distancing guidelines: “Always be safe.” Trump did not
Pence's press secretary back to work after recovering from COVID-19
US Vice President Mike Pence's press secretary Katie Miller said on Tuesday she was back at work after recovering from COVID-19, a case that helped encourage White House officials to start wearing masks and take stricter safety precautions around President Donald Trump.
‘Coronavirus’ trailer: Ram Gopal Varma shoots film in lockdown
Megastar Amitabh Bachchan, the star of Varma’s many films, also shared the trailer of the film
Poor and black ‘invisible cyclists’ need to be part of post-pandemic transport planning too
Low-income and minority groups are often reliant on cheaper modes of transport, but many find cycling to work problematic.
Trump threatens to shut down social media companies
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday threatened to regulate or shut down social media companies, one day after Twitter added a warning to some of his tweets.
Leader: Economic Reforms a Top Priority of New Majlis
Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei said improving the core elements of the national economy, including employment, production, value of national currency and inflation,
2,000 cancers are going undiagnosed EVERY WEEK because of the coronavirus crisis, leaving the UK facing a 'ticking time bomb', charity warns
In England and Wales, Macmillan Cancer Support analysis of official data showed there were at least 500 more deaths from cancer than average in March and April.
Tech reboot in store for EU as plans recovery from crisis
Tech reboot in store for EU as plans recovery from crisis
The CDC Has Issued a Warning About Aggressive Rat Behaviour Due to The Pandemic
Rats are growing increasingly aggressive in their hunt for food as restaurants across the US remain shuttered to slow the spread of the coronavirus, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has warned.
Twitter tags US President Donald Trump's tweets as 'potentially misleading' for the first time
Trump accused mail-in ballots, conducted in certain states, to be substantially fraudulent.
Renault, Nissan, Mitsubishi outline new plan to survive coronavirus crisis
On Wednesday, the Alliance partners will outline a new plan with a less lofty objective, survival, the Reuters reported
The Apprentice's Daniel Elahi's product ads banned for claiming they'd cure coronavirus
Daniel Elahi has had three adverts for his Revival Shots rehydration sachets banned by the Advertising Standards Authority as they implied they'd boost immunity and help cure COVID-19
Coronavirus: Apprentice star's firm rebuked over Covid-19 ads
Watchdog said Revival Shots had suggested its rehydration sachets could help treat the disease.
EU plans a record-breaking $826 billion stimulus package to soothe Europe's economic pain from the coronavirus
The European Commission on Wednesday proposed a €750 billion (about $826 billion) stimulus package to help the European Union recover from ...
Apprentice contestant company's adverts banned over coronavirus cure claims
Revival Shots, founded by former Apprentice contestant Daniel Elahi, has been reprimanded by the Advertising Standards Authority
Locusts attack, a cyclone, forest fires and heatwave add to India's miseries in the middle of COVID-19 pandemic
Locusts, a global pandemic, ravaging cyclone, a deadly heatwave and raging forest fires have all but crushed India's efforts to get back on track at a time when it is dealing with its worst economic crisis since Independence.
Tech reboot in store for EU as plans recovery from crisis
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - From ramping up 5G’s rollout to exploiting its data, the European Union is turning to technology to help it bounce back from the coronavirus crisis and compete better in key areas with the United States and China.
Coronavirus: Delhi Police to file 15 more charge sheets against 294 foreigners for attending Nizamuddin event
The Delhi Police will file 15 fresh charge sheets against 294 foreigners for attending a religious congregation at Nizamuddin Markaz here in violation of visa conditions and indulging in missionary
Himachal BJP president Rajeev Bindal resigns amid health scam row
In a resignation letter sent to BJP president J P Nadda, Bindal stated that he was tendering his resignation on high moral grounds as some people were dragging the party's name in the alleged corruption case.
French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian Says Resumed Brexit Talks are 'Going Badly'
Chief Negotiator Michel Barnier wrote to opposition leaders on Wednesday reminding them that the EU was open to an extension of up to two years to get a deal signed – a...
Government may need to pump $20 billion into coronavirus-hit state banks: Report
MUMBAI/NEW DELHI: India may need to inject up to Rs 1.5 lakh crore ($19.81 billion) into its state-owned lenders as … Government may need to pump $20 billion into coronavirus-hit state banks: Report Read More »
More than 100,000 people now dead from coronavirus in the US
The coronavirus death toll in the United States surpassed 100,000 on Wednesday, according to the Johns Hopkins University tally, making the US the first country to reach the six-figure, grim milestone.
White House: US President Trump will sign an executive order shortly regarding social media companies
Adding to the slew of updates from the US, the White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany recently announced that US President Trump will sign an ex
'Significant' health questions remain about in-person G7 meeting: Canada PM Justin Trudeau
Trump in March cancelled the Group of Seven leaders meeting scheduled for June 10 as the coronavirus outbreak was spreading around the world and international travel was curtailed.
'Falsely masculine': Biden hits Trump over face masks as president calls them 'politically correct'
"Ok, you want to be politically correct. Go ahead," Trump told a reporter who wouldn't take his face mask off.
Countries ease coronavirus lockdown after months of lockdown
Iran cafes are on after 2 months, whereas, Sri Lanka relaxes COVID-19 curfew in Colombo and Bethlehem Nativity Church reopens
Medically Vulnerable Immigrants Denied Release From ICE Facility
A group of medically vulnerable immigrants who are being held in a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility with the worst Covid-19 outbreak in the nation cannot be released despite their claims about the risks of contracting the virus, a federal judge in California ruled Tuesday.
Japan eyes fresh $1.1 trillion stimulus to combat pandemic pain
TOKYO — Japan will compile a new $1.1 trillion stimulus package that includes significant direct spending, to stop the coronavirus pandemic pushing the world’s third-largest economy deeper into recession, a budget draft seen by Reuters showed on Wednesday.
Asian stocks pull back as Hong Kong uncertainty weighs
Asian shares shed some of their recent gains on Wednesday as investor concerns about rising tensions between the United States and China tempered ...
Amtrak to cut up to 20 percent of workers as coronavirus crushes ridership
Amtrak plans to slash up to 20 percent of its workforce as the coronavirus pandemic devastates its ridership and revenue, reports say.
Another 209 dead from coronavirus across the UK
NHS England today recorded 183 more deaths in hospitals. Across all settings, Scotland announced 13 more deaths, Wales had 11 and Northern Ireland had two.
Germany’s Scholz sees recovery fund as more than money
German finance minister talks to POLITICO about the need to look beyond national economies to make an EU that can work for decades to come.
Changes afoot at hard-hit Pennsylvania veterans home
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Gov. Tom Wolf's administration announced a new leader Wednesday at the Southeastern Veterans’ Center, where nearly three dozen residents have died from the coronavirus and a state senator urged the replacement of its leadership.
Bipartisan Senate bill aims to invest $100 billion in technology R&D
The Endless Frontiers Act would invest $100 billion in AI, high-performance computing, robotics, automation and more.
MPs who fail to test for coronavirus will be sanctioned - Speaker
Speaker of Parliament Rt Hon Prof Michael Aaron Oquaye has cautioned Members of Parliament and staff of the Parliamentary Service who have not gone through the test for COVID-19 to do so when the mandatory mass testing in Parliament restart from Thursday, 28th May to Friday, 29th May 2020.
China’s military build-up a diversion tactic
China’s military build-up on the north bank of the Pangong Tso lake along its disputed boundary with India is just one of the many facets of its aggression, which it deliberately ratcheted up amid
World coronavirus death toll tops 350,000
More than 350,000 deaths from the new coronavirus have been recorded worldwide since it first appeared in China in December, according to a tally compiled by AFP from official sources as of this morning.
Twitter calls out US President Donald Trump, he responds
Twitter had on Tuesday for the first time prompted readers to check the facts in tweets sent by Trump.
Coronavirus lockdown | Standing Committee on Home Affairs to meet on June 3
Lockdown and movement of migrant workers likely to be taken up for discussion
Indian government may remain silent, but US President Donald Trump just confirmed ‘raging border dispute’ between India and China
In a dramatic twist, US President Donald Trump on Wednesday confirmed the reports of 'now raging border dispute' between India and China.
Kellyanne Conway Compares Voting In Person To Standing In Line At Georgetown Cupcake, Which Is Delivery-Only
The comment is part of an all out assault on mail-in voting by the Trump administration.
Coronavirus: How childminders are caring for children in their own home
'Lots of soap' is crucial, say childminders who have stayed open for key workers' children.
Boeing slashes 12,000 jobs as coronavirus seizes travel industry
The layoffs are expected to be concentrated in the Seattle area, home to Boeing's commercial-airplanes business.
Ford Software Update Lets Cop Cars Bake Away Coronavirus
A new system allows the interior cabin of Ford Police Interceptor Utility vehicles to literally bake the coronavirus away at 133 degrees Fahrenheit.
How countries are using genomics to help avoid a second coronavirus wave
Scientists in New Zealand, the United Kingdom and other places are using sequence data to track new infections as lockdowns ease.
Lufthansa says 'unable to approve' coronavirus rescue over EU conditions
Airline giant Lufthansa said it cannot approve a German state rescue over fears that conditions imposed by Brussels would be too harsh. The aid package must still be cleared by the European Commission's competition arm.
MPs have not tested positive for coronavirus - Kate Addo
The Director of Public Affairs at Ghana’s Parliament, Kate Addo has denied reports in a section of the media that some Members of Parliament and staff of the House have tested positive for the coronavirus.
Mumbai accounts for over 62% cases in Maharashtra: How can worst-hit Indian city stop spread of coronavirus
With 1,002 new cases on Tuesday, the number of those infected by coronavirus reached 32,791 in Mumbai. As numbers continue to rise, what is the plan to prevent the further spread of coronavirus, which has ravaged India’s financial capital? BMC Commissioner answers.
Coronavirus outbreak: ICMR removes price cap of Rs 4,500 for COVID-19 tests
The Indian Council of Medical Research has removed the price cap of Rs 4,500 for the real-time polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) test used to detect COVID-19, asking states and the Union Territories to negotiate with private labs to fix 'mutually agreeable' rates for the test.
Aussies are heading back to shopping centres in high numbers as coronavirus restrictions start to ease, according to new data
More people are heading into shopping centres as coronavirus restrictions ease in Australia.
Train firm to use disinfectant which 'will kill coronavirus on surfaces for 30 days'
Staff are using electrostatic spray guns – which were used at the NHS Nightingale hospitals – to applying the disinfectant
Global energy spending to fall $400bn due to coronavirus crisis
IEA says investments in low-carbon technologies falling far short of climate goals
Almost 750,000 drivers had motors MOT'd in April despite lockdown and six-month test exemption during pandemic, DVSA reveals
Motorists were urged to not use their cars as part of stricter lockdown rules in April, with only front-line and essential workers allowed to continue driving and have vehicles MOT tested.
More than half of Scotland’s coronavirus deaths last week were in care homes, new figures show
More than half of coronavirus deaths in Scotland last week occurred in care homes, latest figures have shown.
Coronavirus has created a 'lockdown generation', with one in six young people forced to stop working, UN warns
The body's International Labour Organisation said the COVID-19 crisis has disproportionately affected young people and could impact upon their work opportunities and career options for decades.
'We'll see where that goes,' says Eugenie Bouchard of dating in the age of coronavirus
Canadian tennis star Eugenie Bouchard agreed to go on a virtual date with comedian Bob Menery following a series of requests from him during an Instagram Live interview.
Stock markets in retreat as China-US tensions return to fore
Asian equities mostly fell Wednesday as profit-taking and worries about deteriorating China-US relations outweighed optimism over the gradual reopening of economies around the world.
UK Care Homes 'Were Left Brutally Exposed' To COVID-19 By The State, Social Care Provider Says
Many care providers are still not seeing 'any financial support to help them survive', a care sector representative tells Sputnik. This is despite the fact that local...
Croatia welcomes tourists braving coronavirus crisis
KRILO-JESENICE, Croatia (Reuters) - A few intrepid European tourists have returned to Croatia’s picturesque Adriatic coast, where the owners of yachts and campsites are hoping their relative isolation will bring the numbers up over the next six weeks.
Boots reveals how stores will change from June to prevent second wave of coronavirus
Dedicated social distancing wardens will patrol stores at all time
In pandemic, using drones to drop medical supplies from sky
With a loud whir and a whoosh, a fixed-wing drone slingshots out of a medical warehouse, zips through hazy skies at 80 mph, pops open a belly hatch and drops a box of medical supplies. Slowed by a little ...
Coronavirus will likely have a long-term impact on older workers. Here are the 14 jobs that have the highest share of workers age 55 and over.
Older workers typically work in jobs that cannot be done at home and that involve close contact with others.
Coronavirus will likely have a long-term impact on older workers. Here are the 14 jobs that have the highest share of workers age 55 and over., Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
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Boeing slashes 12,000 jobs as coronavirus impacts travel industry
A Boeing spokesperson said Wednesday's actions represent the largest number of job cuts, but several thousand additional jobs will be eliminated in the next few months
America's top coronavirus doctor says second wave might not happen
White House immunologist Dr Anthony Fauci said a second spike of Covid-19 cases is 'not inevitable' - but said it depended on people's social distancing efforts
Effigies of government figure and businessman hung on Salford bridge below coronavirus protest banner slammed as ‘unacceptable’
'I am all for people making a political point, but in a democracy that has to be done in a way that respects the rights of others and the sanctity of life'
Peter Dunne says the Government will be worried that soon public concern about the social and economic impact of Covid19 - already sharply on the rise - will overtake support for the approach the Government has taken so far
Peter Dunne says the Government will be worried that soon public concern about the social and economic impact of Covid19 - already sharply on the rise - will overtake support for the approach the Government has taken so far
Netflix Stock Is a Win No Matter Where the Pandemic Goes
NFLX stock is more than just a pandemic play. The firm will likely continue to perform in the quarters ahead despite the economic downturn.
Donald Trump: Widespread Vote-by-Mail Will 'Destroy this Country'
President Donald Trump continued to berate Democrats for pushing vote-by-mail despite concerns about voter fraud.
Coronavirus effect: What protection do sub-let tenants have in the UAE?
Dubai Land Department clarifies as residents claim harassment by sublessors
Coronavirus: Organisers Adopt New Format For 2020 African Freestyle Football Championships
However, the annual African Freestyle Football Championships will not be affected following the new format adopted by the organisers...
India may need to pump Rs 1.5 trn into coronavirus-hit state banks: Report
"The situation is very grim," the source said, adding that banks would require fresh funds soon
Nearly half of all coronavirus deaths in US are from long-term care facilities: Report
The COVID-19 virus death rate is highest among residents of long-term care facilities.
India may need to pump Rs 1.5 lakh crore into coronavirus-hit state banks
India may need to inject up to Rs 1.5 lakh crore ($19.81 billion) into its state-owned lenders as their pile of soured assets is expected to double during the coronavirus pandemic, three government
India may need to pump $20 bln into coronavirus-hit state banks: Sources
India may need to inject up to 1.5 trillion rupees ($19.81 billion) into its state-owned lenders as their pile of soured assets is expected to double during the coronavirus pandemic, three government
India may need to pump Rs 1.5 L crores into coronavirus-hit state banks
India may need to inject up to Rs. 1.5 lakh crore ($19.81 billion) into its state-owned lenders as their pile of soured assets is expected to double during the coronavirus pandemic, three government
Will mail-in voting turn Election Day into Election Week? | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
A shift to mail voting is increasing the chances that Americans will not know the winner of November’s presidential race on election night, a scenario that is fueling worries about whether President Donald Trump will use the delay to sow doubts about the results.
Why has Navajo Nation been hit so hard by the coronavirus?
Navajo Nation leaders announced last week that it had the highest per capita COVID-19 infection rate in the United States, outpacing hot spots like New York. The grim statistic highlights the historical failings of the US government, Navajo leaders say.
Trump threatens social media shutdown over Twitter fact-check label
Trump threatens social media shutdown over Twitter fact-check label
In the UK, Johnson reaps what he sowed
Johnson and Cummings have taken a battering ram to Britain’s bonds of social solidarity
Asia stocks mixed on uncertainty over Hong Kong security law
Asian stock markets were mixed Wednesday as U.S.-Chinese tension over Hong Kong competed with optimism about recovery from the coronavirus pandemic.
Are the Coronavirus Bailouts Working? What We Know So Far
If the crisis persists, Congress, the Treasury Department and the Federal Reserve may have to rewrite their playbooks.
Landlords, renters have their plans frozen by pandemic
Some Ontario home buyers and sellers are discovering renters have incredible leverage over the fate of transactions, and some are willing to wield it
Twitter Comes Under Attack From Trump’s Supporters
After the social media company labeled two of the president’s tweets as inaccurate on Tuesday, his adherents pounced.
Live Coronavirus Updates: Fatality Rate Reduced To 2.87%, Lowest In World, Says Health Ministry
The Health Ministry said the COVID-19 fatality rate in India is 2.87 per cent, the lowest among countries badly hit by the pandemic.
Chinese in Canada a target of increased hate during pandemic
From spitting and violent attacks, to verbal assaults and vandalism of Chinese cultural sites, Chinese residents of Canada's third largest city -- who make up 26 percent of its population, according to the last census in 2016 -- say they feel increasingly unsafe and unwelcome.
As politicians in DC condemn China for crackdowns on Hong Kong protests, US police use tear gas on demonstrators in Minneapolis
Tear gas — also known as CS gas — is considered a chemical weapon and is banned in warfare by most countries, including the US.
As politicians in DC condemn China for crackdowns on Hong Kong protests, US police use tear gas on demonstrators in Minneapolis
Tear gas — also known as CS gas — is considered a chemical weapon and is banned in warfare by most countries, including the US.
White House defends, but does not explain, watchdog firings
WASHINGTON — The White House said Tuesday that President Donald Trump followed the law when he fired multiple inspectors general in the last two months, but the administration offered no new details about why they were let go.
Railways want to be super spreader in Kerala: Minister Thomas Isaac slams Centre, asks ministry to stop ranting
Hitting out at the Centre, Kerala Finance Minister Thomas Isaac said the Railways wanted to be a super spreader in Kerala. He said a train came from Mumbai last week, but the state was informed only after train started.
'In-person' G7 more effective, but deal with safety concerns first, Trudeau says
WASHINGTON — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says an in-person gathering of G7 leaders would be more effective than the virtual alternative, but he wants to make sure the United States has a plan to deal with the potential COVID-19 risk first.
White House letter doesn’t explain why Trump fired watchdogs | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
WASHINGTON >> President Donald Trump followed the law when he fired multiple inspectors general in the last two months, the White House has told Congress, but the administration offered no new details about why the internal watchdogs were let go.
Maharashtra: Amid reports of rift in Thackeray-led MVA, Speaker says no 'emergency' or 'political situation' in state
With as many as 54,758 positive cases of COVID-19, Maharashtra is currently is the worst coronavirus affected state in the country.
If Trump Moves RNC, ‘Our Whole Future Is Gone’
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Missile attack on Yemen army command in Marib kills at least 7
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The Memo: Trump tweets cross into new territory
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UP: Private Lab Wrongly Diagnoses 6 People As Coronavirus Positive In Meerut; Later Test Negative
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'Close them down': Trump threatens to regulate or shutter social media platforms after Twitter fact-check
President Trump threatened to close social media companies following Twitter's decision to place a fact-checking alert below a few of his tweets.
Trump threatens to 'strongly regulate' social media platforms after Twitter labels his tweets
U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday threatened to 'strongly regulate' or even shut down social media platforms after Twitter applied a fact-check to two of his tweets this week.
Justice Department clears 3 senators in stock sales investigation, but Burr's case appears ongoing
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Trump threatens to 'shut down' social media sites - US & Canada
US President says conservative voices are silenced on social media after Twitter fact-checks several of his posts.
Coronavirus: Premier League records four new cases
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NRM SG Lumumba tasks polls body on 2021 elections
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Vacation rental accommodations, even the legal ones, were economically decimated in April amid COVID-19 fears and tourism lockdowns.
US to Pull Hong Kong’s Special Status as China Tightens Grip
No longer considering the territory autonomous from China, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced Wednesday that the United States will work toward stripping Hong Kong of special diplomatic status.
Trump threatens to 'close down' social media after his tweets tagged
On Tuesday, Twitter for the first time prompted readers to check the facts in tweets sent by US President Donald Trump, warning his claims about mail-in ballots were false and had been debunked by fact checkers.
US to revoke Iran nuclear cooperation sanctions waivers
The Trump administration is ending nearly all of the last vestiges of U.S. sanctions relief provided under the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, according to current and former U.S. officials and congressional aides.
Gujarat: Portal editor granted bail by sessions court
Patel was charged under Indian Penal Code Section 124 A for sedition and Section 54 of the Disaster Management Act (punishment for false warning) by the Ahmedabad Detection of Crime Branch (DCB) on May 11 for “trying to create unrest in society”.
White House says Trump will sign an executive order on social media
President Trump will sign an executive order on social media on Thursday, the White House said.
German Presidency in EU to Prioritize Relations With US, China, Merkel Says
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Trump expected to sign social media executive order
US President Donald Trump is expected to order a review of a law that has long protected Twitter, Facebook and Google from being responsible for the material posted by their users, according to a draft executive order.
Pakistan registers 1,446 new coronavirus cases; total count crosses 59,000-mark
The authorities have so far conducted 499,399 coronavirus tests, including 8,491 in the last 24 hours, the ministry said.
Israeli Biotech Institute Issues Fraud Notice as Fake Coronavirus ‘Vaccine’ Pops Up in South America
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German minister warns of far-right threat as anti-Semitic crime jumps
The number of anti-Semitic crimes committed in Germany rose last year by 13%, Interior Minster Horst Seehofer said on Wednesday, laying the blame squarely on right-wing radicals. Germany has stepped up efforts to counter far-right groups in recent months, especially after a gunman in the city of Halle
Pakistan registers 1,446 new coronavirus cases; total count crosses 59,000-mark
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Covid-19: France bans treatment of coronavirus patients with hydroxychloroquine
Under new rules, the drug can be used only in clinical trials to test its efficacy against the coronavirus.
Coronavirus in Oklahoma: Backstreet Boys announce rescheduled 2021 tour dates, including OKC show
The hitmakers earlier this month postponed their 2020 North American tour dates in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
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NBA great Patrick Ewing recovering at home after coronavirus diagnosis
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Ghana has no record of reinfection of coronavirus
Dr Badu Sarkodie, the Director of Public Health, Ghana Health Service (GHS), on Tuesday said the country has not recorded any cases of reinfections of the COVID-19.
How the coronavirus lockdown has accelerated the challenges for our town centres
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Trump Accuses Twitter Of ‘Interfering’ In Election For Fact Checking His False Claim About Mail-In Voting
President Donald Trump flew into a rage on Tuesday night after Twitter used its new fact checking feature to correct...
Coronavirus: Kerala criticises Centre for sending trains without prior information
State’s finance minister Thomas Isaac alleged that the railways ‘want to be the super spreader’ of the Covid-19 infection in the state.
Canada army reports horrific conditions in nursing homes hit by COVID-19
Conditions at Ontario nursing homes hard-hit by COVID-19 outbreaks, as described by Canadian soldiers helping out there, are "deeply disturbing," Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Tuesday.
Local Lockdowns to be Introduced in UK for Future Coronavirus ‘Flare Ups’
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Lawmakers urge sovereign immunity law to retaliate for US abuse of litigation over COVID-19
Some 35 lawmakers have raised a special motion during this year's two sessions, urging the country to speed up formulating a foreign states immunity law that will grant Chinese citizens and companies the right to sue other countries in domestic courts, in an attempt to retaliate for US abuse of litigation against China over the COVID-19 pandemic.
Coronavirus Scotland: Couples separated by lockdown should be allowed to meet for sex, health expert says
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Twitter labels Trump tweets ‘unsubstantiated’ for first time
Twitter labelled two of United States President, Donald Trump's tweets "unsubstantiated" and accused him of making false claims Tuesday.
Devendra Fadnavis is impatient and desperate but state govt is stable: Sharad Pawar
Nationalist Congress Party strongman Sharad Pawar on Tuesday slammed former chief minister Devendra Fadnavis, saying that he is impatient and desperate but the state government is quite strong, safe and stable.
Twitter labels Trump tweets as 'unsubstantiated' for first time
Trump's tweets contended without evidence that mail-in voting would lead to fraud and a "Rigged Election".
Head of Site Integrity & Election Security at Twitter Thinks There Are “Actual Nazis in the White House”
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Zimbabwe Coronavirus Cases Skyrocket To 132 Following 76 New Cases| BREAKING
Zimbabwe Coronavirus Cases Skyrocket in a rather alarming development. Of the 76 new cases recorded todaywere returness from neighbouring countries
US first country to report 100,000 coronavirus deaths
The United States has surpassed the grim milestone of 100,000 coronavirus deaths.
Africa's female journalists use radio to dispel coronavirus fake news and sexism
Radio is the only source of information in many parts of rural Africa and viewed as an important medium to stem the spread of the coronavirus across the continent which has so far been less severely hit by COVID-19 than other regions.
China at it, again
Unusual aggression in Ladakh, the worst since Doklam, shows our neighbour is bent on arm twisting us in a post-pandemic world China is becoming as vindictive as the US in getting its way with the world or countries that are dependent on its still viable factory floors. And it has chosen to get
Coronavirus misinformation needs researchers to respond
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Stock markets in retreat as China-US tensions return to fore
Asian equities mostly fell Wednesday as profit-taking and worries about deteriorating China-US relations outweighed optimism over the gradual reopening of economies around the world.
Asian markets in retreat as China-US tensions return to fore
Markets are concerned about another flare-up in Hong Kong on a controversial security law
EU to unveil massive stimulus plan for post-coronavirus recovery
The aim is to help countries and sectors worst hit by the COVID-19 pandemic recover quickly and protect the EU single market of 450 million people from being splintered by divergent economic growth and wealth levels as the 27-nation bloc emerges from its deepest ever recession expected this year.
Biden suggests many COVID-19 deaths were avoidable but for Trump's 'lack of attention and ego'
Former Vice President Joe Biden said on Tuesday that President Trump is "supposed to lead by example" when it comes to wearing a mask and social distancing during the coronavirus pandemic, but has failed at that and also keeping the death toll down.The U.S. is close to reaching the grim milestone
Obour cautioned over coronavirus protocols breaches
The Asante Akim South Municipality Assembly in the Ashanti Region has warned an NPP parliamentary aspirant against the violation of the social distancing protocol needed to stem the spread of the COVID-19 outbreak in the country.
Humanitarian aid projects in Yemen ‘reaching a breaking point’ amid COVID-19 pandemic: UN body
The World Food Programme on Tuesday said it needs $870 million to provide badly needed assistance to millions of Yemenis over the next six months. International donors had slashed funding earlier this year in response to obstruction by the Houthi rebels, leaving a major shortfall.
Coronavirus: Vandal delivers blow to under pressure Angus Cycle Hub with needless damage to van
A vandal has delivered a "kick in the teeth" to Angus Cycle Hub staff working flat out to meet rocketing demand for bikes during lockdown.
Why Biden benefits by disappearing
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Missile attack on Yemen army base in Marib kills seven: sources
ADEN (Reuters) - Houthi fighters in Yemen fired missiles at a military base of the Saudi-backed government in Marib province, northeast of the capital Sanaa, on Tuesday, killing seven people including relatives of the chief of staff, three military sources said.
Coronavirus takes toll on mental health of Europe's medics
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Social distance fines in Northern Ireland drop from almost 400 to 30 in a month
The PSNI issued 30 penalties in May compared with 374 between the end of March and April 24.
Coronavirus: Odisha man shunned by villagers, forced to live in his car despite testing negative for COVID-19
India: Rise in cases of social boycott due to fear of coronavirus
Donald Trump threatens to 'strongly regulate or close' social media for trying to 'silence conservative voices' after Twitter fact-checks two of his 'misleading' tweets
Donald Trump demanded social media platforms 'clean up your act' as he warned his administration will begin to regulate such websites after Twitter, for the first time ever, fact-checked his tweets.
Mexican workers in US are sending record money home despite coronavirus-related economic shutdowns
The migrant laborers who staff American meat plants, construction sites and delivery services are working through the pandemic – and sending more funds back home than ever.
Pandemic Aftermath: Masks, Plastic Dividers, And Temperature Scans To Welcome Las Vegas Casinos' Guests In The New Normal
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Trump threatens to ‘close down’ social media after tweets tagged
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday threatened to close down social media platforms after Twitter labelled two of his tweets "unsubstantiated" and accused him of making false claims.
Will mail-in voting turn Election Day into Election Week?
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Pandemic creating 'lockdown generation' as 1 in 6 youths stop work – U.N.
Young people are facing a 'triple shock' from the coronavirus crisis, which is not only destroying their employment but also disrupting education and training
Indore: Doctors fear coronavirus, only 20 per cent clinics open in city
Due to the less number of clinics being operated currently, people have to travel more in the city during lockdown to reach clinics.
Joe Biden says basement lockdown is ‘working pretty well’ for campaign
Presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden clapped back at President Trump and his GOP allies following weeks of being mocked for observing social distancing guidelines and remaining on lockdown in his
Appeal for tributes for NHS and care workers who died fighting coronavirus
Boris Johnson revealed last week that more than 300 NHS and social care workers across the UK have died with the virus.
Maternity ward nurses are filming videos of newborn babies in their care to send to parents after visiting hours were slashed due to coronavirus crisis
Despite the increased pressures, nurses have taken on a wonderful new duty on the maternity ward. Staff at a hospital, in Surrey, have been making videos of newborn babies to send to their parents.
Half of Americans fear they won’t get their pre-coronavirus body back, survey shows
Many Americans, stressed out and anxious amid the coronavirus pandemic, are turning to junk food, alcohol and more carbohydrates while most gyms still remain closed nationwide. At least 49 percent of them are worried that they'll never get their pre-lockdown body back, a new survey reveals.
Pictures show new mobile Weston-super-Mare coronavirus testing centre empty on its second day
The Covid-19 testing unit at Locking Road car park is expected to be there for several days
Moscow to ease lockdown from Monday as pandemic stabilises
Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin on Wednesday announced an easing of the Russian capital's lockdown starting June 1 after the Kremlin said the coronavirus pandemic had passed its peak in the country.
Fauci says he wears a mask as a sign of respect, adds it's 'the kind of thing you should be doing'
Dr. Anthony Fauci said in an interview on Wednesday that he believes that wearing a mask during the coronavirus pandemic is a sign of respect to others.
Fed says pandemic inflicted most ‘severe’ damage on travel sector
Beige Book report on economic conditions shows activity fell sharply in most parts of US
Moscow to ease lockdown from Monday as pandemic stabilizes
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Timeline of sport’s response to coronavirus on Wednesday, May 27
Major developments in the Premier League and netball.
Timeline of sport’s response to coronavirus on Wednesday, May 27
Major developments in the Premier League and netball.
Timeline of sport’s response to coronavirus on Wednesday, May 27
Major developments in the Premier League and netball.
Mail-in voting could turn Election Day into Election Week
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ESRI warns against austerity measures in short-term as economy heals from the pandemic
The think-tank has sketched the likely impact of the virus across a range of Irish economic indicators.
In Break With Trump, Sean Hannity Just Told A Surprising Truth About Face Masks
As America heads into a deeply divisive presidential election, on Tuesday Sean Hannity gave a brief reminder that there is one thing that transcends partisanship: public health.
Twitter fact-checks Trump as US president cries vote meddling
Twitter has, for the first time, prompted readers to check the facts in tweets sent by US President Donald Trump, warning that his claims about mail-in ballots were false and had been debunked by fact -checkers.
Coronavirus in India LIVE: COVID-19 tally in Madhya Pradesh mounts to 7,024 cases
Maharashtra continues to be the epicenter of the coronavirus spread
Mild coronavirus illness may confer some immunity: study
Over 5.5 million cases reported across the world.
Bali talks of ‘new era’ as island prepares for eased travel restrictions amid pandemic
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Global pandemic: Through the eyes of the world's children
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Historic Shropshire castle could be permanently closed due to impact of coronavirus crisis
One of Shropshire's historic tourist attractions could close for good according to trustees who warn lockdown has reduced its income to zero.
SpaceX to launch astronauts
A SpaceX rocket is ready to boost two NASA astronauts into orbit today, the first launch of Americans from the U.S. in nearly a decade.
Israeli Media Reveals Shopping List of Supplies Procured by Mossad Amid Coronavirus Crunch
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Mumbai's GSB Ganesh mandal postpones celebrations due to corona pandemic
if the situation remains the same during next year, the mandal will take a decision again, said the chairman of the mandal.
Trump threatens to 'close down' social media after tweets tagged
The tweets in question violated a recently expanded Twitter policy, said the San Francisco-based company.
Coronavirus outbreak at S.Korea e-commerce warehouse drives spike in new cases
SEOUL, May 27 — South Korea reported the highest daily number of new coronavirus cases in 49 days today, as one of the country’s largest e-commerce companies battled an outbreak linked to a now-shuttered logistics facility. The Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (KCDC) reported 40...
U.S. on cusp of marking at least 100K deaths from virus
The United States was on the cusp of marking at least 100,000 deaths from the coronavirus, a once-unthinkable toll that now appears to be just the beginning of untold misery in the months ahead as Las Vegas casinos and Walt Disney World make plans to reopen.
Coronavirus outbreak at S.Korea e-commerce warehouse drives spike in new cases
SEOUL — South Korea reported the highest daily number of new coronavirus cases in 49 days on Wednesday, as one of the country’s largest e-commerce companies battled an outbreak linked to a now-shuttered logistics facility.
BJP’s cynical drive to topple Maharashtra government amidst Covid crisis fits the Amit Shah playbook
Shah built the party only to seek power, no matter how opportunistic the path.
Coronavirus outbreak at South Korea e-commerce warehouse drives spike in new cases
SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korea reported the highest daily number of new coronavirus cases in 49 days on Wednesday, as one of the country’s largest e-commerce companies battled an outbreak linked to a now-shuttered logistics facility.
As Covid-19 cases rise in 17 states, Americans still divided on whether masks should be mandated
(CNN) — As more places across the US offer people a chance to shop or dine inside, the issue of whether to wear a mask has...
Donald Trump Threatens To ‘Strongly Regulate’ Or Close Down Social Media Platforms
Donald Trump escalated his feud with social media on Wednesday morning when he threatened to “strongly regulate” or shut down platforms he feels are showing a bias against conservative ...
Twitter fact-checks Trump; he threatens new regs or shutdown
President Donald Trump on Wednesday threatened social media companies with new regulation or even shuttering after Twitter added fact checks to two of his tweets.
Coronavirus outbreak at S. Korea e-commerce warehouse drives spike in new cases
South Korea reported the highest daily number of new coronavirus cases in 49 days on Wednesday, as one of the country's largest e-commerce companies battled an outbreak linked to a now-shuttered logistics facility.
France bans hydroxychloroquine as COVID-19 treatment
May 27 (UPI) -- The French government on Wednesday barred the use of anti-malarial drug hydroxychloroquine as a treatment for COVID-19.
Coalition against IS to meet virtually amid virus
Foreign ministers from nations fighting the Islamic State group will meet virtually next week to coordinate action as the coronavirus pandemic disrupts operations, the United States announced Wednesday.
Trump accuses Twitter of 'stifling' free speech after fact check
President Trump on Tuesday evening accused Twitter of “stifling FREE SPEECH” and interfering in the 2020 election by fact-checking one of his tweets on the issue of voting by mail.
Coronavirus Test Not Mandatory For Newborn, Maternal Services: Health Ministry
Essential services related to reproductive, maternal, newborn, child and adolescent health should be continued in a restricted manner in areas defined as containment and buffer zones, the Union Health Ministry said, underlining that COVID testing is not mandatory for providing such services.
China to loosen flight restrictions
China will loosen a cap on flights into the country that was imposed to block coronavirus infections from abroad, authorities said Wednesday, after fierce criticism from citizens stranded abroad. ...
Trump says he will announce 'very interesting' reaction on Hong Kong tensions
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump said on Tuesday (May 26) he will give a "very interesting" response within days to China's threat to tighten ...
Trump sounds warning over Hong Kong's future
WASHINGTON, DC: US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (May 26) warned that Hong Kong could lose its status as a global financial centre if a ...
Trump says will announce reaction on Hong Kong tensions within days
WASHINGTON, DC: President Donald Trump said on Tuesday (May 26) he will give a "very interesting" response within days to China's threat to ...
John Ratcliffe sworn in as US spy chief – Firstpostofindia
Washington – US Congressman John Ratcliffe from Texas has been sworn in as the Director of National Intelligence (DNI), the country’s spy chief.
White House defends, but does not explain Donald Trump firing watchdog
A White House letter issued in response to concerns from a prominent Republican senator does little to explain the decision-making behind Trump's recent upheaval of the inspector general community.
‘It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia’ to Return for a Record-Breaking 15th Season, Will Address the Coronavirus
In the upcoming It's Always Sunny season 15, which will set a television record, the writers will address the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Florida revenues fall by nearly $900 million amid pandemic
The state of Florida might have lost nearly $900 million in tax revenues in April, as the coronavirus pandemic siphoned away tourist dollars and other revenues from the state’s coffers.
American virus deaths at 100,000: What does a number mean?
The fraught, freighted number of this particular American moment is a round one brimming with zeroes: 100,000. A hundred thousands. A thousand hundreds. Five thousand score. More than 8,000 dozen. All
PM’s Corona Relief Fund crosses Rs4bn mark
Opposition wants parliamentary oversight of fund utililastion; Shahbaz calls for convening CCI meeting.
Serie A meeting Italian government to discover fate of season
Football News: Serie A hopes of following Germany and Spain back onto the pitch will be decided on Thursday during a meeting with the Italian government which will d
Rupee slips 8 paise to 75.74 in early trade, forex traders concerned about rising US-China tensions
The rupee depreciated 8 paise to 75.74 against the US dollar in opening trade on Wednesday as market participants were concerned about rising tensions between Washington and Beijing in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic
'Many of us are fearful': South Africa to reopen places of worship
The past few weeks of lockdown, one of the strictest in Africa, have been catastrophic for the country's poorest, many of whom live hand-to-mouth in crowded slums.
'Many of us are fearful': South Africa to reopen places of worship
The past few weeks of lockdown, one of the strictest in Africa, have been catastrophic for the country's poorest, many of whom live hand-to-mouth in crowded slums.
Very powerfully, Trump says as he threatens action against China on Hong Kong
US President, Donald Trump said that he would take action this week, but did not give further details. We are doing something now. I think you would find it very interesting. But I would not be talking about this today, Trump told reporters.
Football: Serie A meeting Italian government to discover fate of season
Serie A hopes of following Germany and Spain back onto the pitch will be decided on Thursday during a meeting with the Italian government which ...
Coronavirus: Pune reports 49 new cases over 12 hours
The district’s cumulative case tally, including deaths and recoveries, reached 6,529, said authorities
TDP holds India's first digital political conclave
Tech-savvy Chandrababu Naidu set a new record by conducting India's first online political conclave with over 14,000 participants.
Serie A meeting Italian government to discover fate of season
MILAN, May 27 — Serie A’s hopes of following Germany and Spain back onto the pitch will be decided tomorrow in a meeting with the Italian government which will determine the fate of the season in Italy. Sports Minister Vincenzo Spadafora will tell representatives from the Italian football...
Trump threatens to shut down social-media platforms after Twitter put a fact-check warning on his false tweets
"We will strongly regulate, or close them down, before we can ever allow this to happen," President Donald Trump tweeted early Wednesday.
Serie A meeting Italian government to discover fate of season
Serie A's hopes of following Germany and Spain back onto the pitch will be decided on Thursday in a meeting with the Italian government which will determine the fate of the season in Italy.
Mistakes happen, not good to amplify small negative points: Ambassador of Zambia to China
Zambia's Ambassador to China dismissed the reports by some Western media outlets about Africans being discriminated against because of the novel coronavirus.
Trump threatens shut down social media platforms after Twitter put a disinformation warning on his false tweets
President Donald Trump threatened to close down social media platforms if they censor conservative voices, after Twitter on Tuesday tagged one of his messages with a fact check warning.
Donald Trump Threatens To Close Down Social Media Platforms on a Social Media Platform
US President, Donald Trump, has today threatened to close down social media platforms over the fear that they “silence” conservative voice. In a spirited rant on his favourite social network, Twitter, he said that the ruling party will “strongly regulate” or “close them down” over this issue. “Republicans feel that Social Media Platforms totally silence […]
Serie A meeting Italian government to discover fate of season
Serie A's hopes of following Germany and Spain back onto the pitch will be decided on Thursday in a meeting with the Italian government which will determine the fate of the season in Italy.
Trump threatens to regulate or close down social media platforms
The threat came a day after microblogging service provider, Twitter, labelled his tweet on voting by mail as misleading
American Virus Deaths at 100,000: What Does a Number Mean?
This is the week when America's official coronavirus death toll reaches six digits. One hundred thousand lives wiped out by a disease unknown to science a half a year ago.
Serie A to learn season's fate in meeting with Italian government tomorrow
It is expected that the resumption of action will be greenlit, but Italy boss Roberto Mancini is among those who hopes otherwise.
As Trump rails against mail-in voting, his campaign tries to make it easier for Pennsylvania supporters
"We have an obligation to our voters to inform them of what the law is in their state and what their options are," the campaign said.
Serie A meeting Italian government to discover fate of season
Serie A's hopes of following Germany and Spain back onto the pitch will be decided on Thursday in a meeting with the Italian government.
New Zealand now has zero coronavirus hospitalizations
New Zealand’s last hospitalized coronavirus patient was discharged Wednesday as the country’s infection rate dipped to below two dozen people, health officials said in reports. The unnamed patient
Trump threatens to shut down social media giants as Twitter uses fact-check feature on his claims
U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday threatened to regulate or shut down social media companies for stifling conservative voices, a day after Twitter attached a warning to some of his tweets prompting readers to fact check the president's claims.
Putin says worst case coronavirus scenario in Moscow averted as lockdown unwinds
MOSCOW: President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday (May 27) that Moscow, the epicentre of Russia's coronavirus outbreak, had succeeded in ...
Recalling a pioneer of modern political economy
Alberto Alesina, the Nathaniel Ropes Professor of Political Economy and a member of the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER), died at age 63.
Dollar treads water against euro; yuan sinks on US-China tensions
NEW YORK, May 28 — The dollar steadied against the euro yesterday even as the common currency remained supported by news of a proposal for an economic recovery package to help the euro zone region recover from the coronavirus pandemic. The euro was up 0.03 per cent against the dollar at...
COVID-19: Nigeria may begin use of dogs for detections
A pilot study on the use of dogs, to diagnose the dreadful COVID-19 pandemic ravaging many countries, may start in Nigeria in July.
Venezuela reaches deal with U.N. to buy food, medicine with gold -cenbank
CARACAS — Venezuela has reached a deal with the U.N. Development Programme (UNDP) to destine part of its gold in Bank of England accounts toward the purchase of food and medicine during the coronavirus pandemic, its central bank governor said on Wednesday.
Rahul in conversation with global experts: ‘India should adopt soft lockdown, pandemic to stay here until year-end’
During a conversation with Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, Prof Johan Giesecke, a member of WHO’s Strategic and Technical Advisory Group for Infectious Hazards, also said India should lift the lockdown in steps.
Exclusive: Venezuela reaches deal with U.N. to buy food, medicine with gold - central bank
By Deisy Buitrago CARACAS (Reuters) - Venezuela has reached a deal with the U.N. Development Programme (UNDP) to destine part of its gold in Bank of England accounts toward the purchase of food and medicine during the coronavirus pandemic, its central bank governor said on Wednesday
Analysis: Pennsylvania’s unemployment trust fund faces insolvency as pandemic continues
Pennsylvania’s unemployment trust fund, the mechanism used alongside the federal CARES Act to provide benefits to unemployed residents amid COVID-19, could face insolvency if the number of claimants remains high into the summer.
Twitter labels Trump's false claims with warning for first time
President rails against decision after his tweets on mail-in voting are marked with message: ‘Get the facts’Twitter for the first time took action against a series of tweets by Donald Trump, labeling them with a warning sign and providing a link to further information.Since ascending to the US presidency
Warning over 'aggressive' cannibal rats struggling to find food in the US during pandemic
With people stuck at home, there's less rubbish left in the streets for rats to feed off.
Chinese President Xi Jingping orders army to scale up military training, anticipates 'worst case scenarios': Report
Top military sources told Zee News that India has further increased its strength in Pangong Tso and Galwan Valley
Chinese President Xi Jinping orders army to scale up military training, anticipates 'worst case scenarios': Report
Top military sources told Zee News that India has further increased its strength in Pangong Tso and Galwan Valley
Renault and Nissan rebuild their alliance to ride out the coronavirus storm
When Renault SA , Nissan Motor Co and Mitsubishi Motors Corp announced the last strategy plan for their Alliance in September 2017, the goal was ...
Renault, Nissan rebuild alliance to ride out coronavirus storm; thousands of jobs to be at risk after restructuring plans: Report
When Renault SA, Nissan Motor Co and Mitsubishi Motors Corp announced the last strategy plan for their Alliance in September 2017, the goal was to become the world’s biggest automaker by 2022.
Andrea Bocelli confirms he tested positive for coronavirus
The classical singer performed a live-streamed concert weeks later.
Trump Calls on New York Times to Return Pulitzer Prizes for 'Flawed Coverage'
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - One of the awards the newspaper received was the 2020 prize for international reporting with a series of articles that proclaimed to show the...
Tesla knocks $5,000 off Model X price as coronavirus hurts demand
Just call it the coronavirus discount. Tesla this week cut the prices of its vehicles in North America as auto demand has taken a hit thanks to pandemic-related lockdowns across the region. The Model
'In these uncertain times': The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way we speak
The COVID-19 pandemic has more than changed the way we live our lives – it has also affected the way we speak.
Iran records 56 coronavirus deaths in 24 hours - The Nation
Iran on Wednesday confirmed 56 additional fatalities from coronavirus over the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide death toll to 7,564....
More than 17,000 parked planes: Visualizing the pandemic’s impact on air travel
The coronavirus pandemic has brought commercial air travel to a near standstill, and the empty skies mean airlines around the world are facing some tough questions about how long their planes will be parked and what a longer interruption to air travel could mean for the industry as a whole.
US President Trump: If the FISA Bill is passed tonight on the House floor, I will quickly VETO it.
While parting ways from a sustained attack on China, US President Donald Trump recently tweeted his dissent for the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance
WTI slips below $32.00 after huge API build joined trade/political tension
WTI fails to carry the pullback from $32.00 while taking a U-turn from $32.50 to currently around $32.30 amid the initial Asian session on Thursday. W
Coronavirus News: 'Miracle preemie' born to mom in coma goes home from Long Island hospital
A "miracle preemie" born during the COVID-19 pandemic to a mother who was in a coma went home from the hospital Wednesday to a rousing ovation from doctors, nurses and other staff members.
Experts say US coronavirus death count is flawed, but close
Many people who died of coronavirus were older and already fragile, weakened by heart disease or some other malady.
Theatres, cinemas, summer camps to reopen as Swiss relax coronavirus curbs
Switzerland said on Wednesday it would lift curbs on larger public gatherings next month and free up travel within Europe's 26-nation Schengen zone by July 6, further easing restrictions on public life as the coronavirus outbreak ebbs.
Spain Enters ‘Longest Period Of Mourning’ For 27,000 People Who Died With Coronavirus
Spain is entering the biggest period of national mourning seen so far anywhere in the world, in remembrance of the thousands of people it lost to coronavirus.
Sindh reports 699 new coronavirus cases taking total to 24,000
Province reports six new deaths to take provincial tally to 380
States should come forward with Rs 20 lakh crore to battle COVID-19 disruptions: Nitin Gadkari
He further noted that work on national highways has been started on war-footing and the government plans to build highways worth Rs 15 lakh crore in the next two years.
Trump again tweets about Scarborough conspiracy, despite heavy criticism
President Trump on Wednesday yet again raised a conspiracy theory about the death of an aide to former Rep.
Cyprus pledges to cover medical costs for tourists if they catch coronavirus on vacation
NICOSIA, Cyprus — Cyprus is pledging to cover all costs for anyone testing positive for the coronavirus while on vacation on the eastern Mediterranean island nation, according to a letter obtained
Global stocks mixed on unease over Hong Kong security law
Benchmarks in Shanghai and Hong Kong retreated after the White House said a proposed national security law might jeopardize the Chinese territory's status as a global financial center.
United Way allocating $6.6M in federal funding to help with food security, youth mental health
Applications from Fraser Valley and Lower Mainland charities being accepted for the emergency funding
Wholesaler Quality King sued by AG for alleged coronavirus price gouging
“Quality King’s profiteering during this time of crisis is appalling,” said Attorney General Letitia James. “Instead of ensuring New Yorkers could protect themselves from this virus and stop
Nissan to Begin Phased Restart of Coronavirus-Halted US Production 1 June - Statement
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Japanese automaker Nissan announced in a statement that it plans to reopen two auto assembly and parts factories in the United States beginning 1...
Deputy governor of Upper Egypt’s Aswan catches coronavirus
Yehia will be quarantined at home and will receive the necessary medical care, the statement by the office said, adding that contacts will be also tested.
WATCH | Twitter labels Trump tweets 'unsubstantiated' for first time
Twitter labelled two of Donald Trump's tweets "unsubstantiated" and accused him of making false claims, a first for the social network which has long resisted calls to censure the US President over truth-defying posts.
Boris Johnson leaves the dirty work to everyone else
Britain’s prime minister has centralized power but he doesn’t seem to want to use it.
Coronavirus: Gujarat HC Judges Will Check On Ahmedabad Hospital Through Surprise Visit
The court said there is a lack of “proper team work and coordination” at the Ahmedabad Civil Hospital, where nearly 400 Covid-19 patients have died so far.
Twitter labels Trump tweets 'unsubstantiated' for first time
Twitter labelled two of Donald Trump's tweets "unsubstantiated" and accused him of making false claims Tuesday, a first for the social network which has long resisted calls to censure the US President over truth-defying posts.
Day 64 of coronavirus lockdown: Ground report from Indian cities
India News: NEW DELHI: With 6,387 new coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours, India's count of Covid-19 rose to 1,51,767 on Wednesday, said the Union ministry of .
Official Says Pentagon Could ‘Rapidly’ Prepare New Nuke Test as US Exits Open Skies Treaty
As the US exits a key, confidence-building international treaty, a top Pentagon official has stated the US is capable of preparing a nuclear weapons test in just...
Coronavirus: Tamil Nadu’s tally crosses 18,000; Centre says India’s recovery rate now 42.4%
The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed the Centre to identify private hospitals where coronavirus patients could be treated for free or at minimum cost.
Viral photos of Uttarakhand forest fire on social media 'mostly fake': Govt
After the fake picture went viral, Uttarakhand Chief Minister took to Twitter to say that impact of the wildfires is not the same as propagated
Exclusive: U.S. preparing criminal indictment against wife of Venezuela's Maduro - sources
CARACAS/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States is preparing to charge the wife of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro in coming months with crimes that could include drug trafficking and corruption, four people familiar with the case told Reuters.
Nursing home residents warned about giving up coronavirus relief funds
Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford is warning families to be cautious amid reports of nursing homes attempting to take coronavirus relief payments from their residents.
Akshay Kumar’s Film Prithviraj Sets To Be Destroyed Due To Coronavirus Lockdown Crisis!
The on-going coronavirus pandemic has badly affected the Hindi film industry with shooting of many movies being stalled in middle.
USD/CNY hits highest since September 2019 as US threatens sanctions
China's Yuan is taking a hit on Wednesday amid the dragon nation's rising tensions with the US and India. The USD/CNH pair is trading at 7.1565 at pre
Retailers add COVID-19 surcharge for services to help offset costs of pandemic
VANCOUVER - Among the many changes that returning customers to Hatz Hair Studio in North Vancouver may notice is a $5 charge on their bill to help offset co
CEO pay has topped $12.3M. Can it keep rising post-pandemic?
The typical pay package for CEOs at the biggest U.S. companies topped $12.3 million last year, and the gap between the boss and their workforces widened further, according to AP’s annual survey of exe
Trump thinks in-person G7 summit would be great example of reopening after Covid
Donald Trump, who is head of the G7 this year, has said an in-person summit would be a symbol of the United States and other countries seeking to return to normal.
Banned Together: Iranian Ships in Venezuela Defy US Blockade
The arrival of the Iranian fuel vessels on the Venezuelan coast shows that there is an alternative to the US-imposed "world imperative", Venezuelan analyst Sergio...
Students use IT skills to help the NHS during pandemic
University students have been drafted in to help the NHS during the coronavirus pandemic.
Pandemic slows electric vehicle revolution due to lithium battery shortage
The coronavirus pandemic has paused the electric vehicle revolution, forcing producers of lithium into survival mode with output cuts.
COVID-19: WHO Warns Of ‘Second Peak’ In Countries Where Coronavirus Is Declining
Outbreaks could come back later this year in places where the first wave has subsided.
Tayside and Fife researchers study safe use of UV light in coronavirus fight
Ultraviolet light could be used in the fight against coronavirus, researchers have said.
Claire Foy and Matt Smith to perform socially-distanced play in empty theatre
Claire Foy and Matt Smith will star in a socially-distanced play on stage in an empty Old Vic theatre.
Number of Filipinos with coronavirus abroad rises to 2,664
The death toll stands at 334 as of Wednesday, May 27
Trump’s silver lining — economic numbers could be surging by Election Day
There is one possible silver lining for President Trump in the dismal economic numbers that have followed the coronavirus lockdowns and jeopardized his reelection: There is nowhere to go but up.
WHO Chief Thanks UK’s Johnson for Support After ‘Very Good’ Phone Call
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - World Health Organization (WHO) chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on Wednesday thanked UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson for support for the global...
South Africa to let places of worship reopen from June
South Africa's churches and other places of worship can reopen their doors from June, but will be limited to 50 people, President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Tuesday as coronavirus lockdown rules are further eased.
Claire Foy and Matt Smith to perform socially-distanced play in empty theatre
They will reprise their roles in Lungs for an audience watching at home.
Writer Perumal Murugan on how the pandemic has affected Tamil literature
He is seeing an upsurge of online literary magazines; even the chiefly print ones have gone completely online in the last two months
Books will survive despite the pandemic, says author Khyrunnisa A
Khyrunnisa A feels that the pandemic effected an ideal environment for creativity to flourish by practically ordering writers to return to their ivory towers, but few obeyed its dictates, preferring instead to consolidate a strong virtual presence
Claire Foy and Matt Smith to perform socially-distanced play in empty theatre
They will reprise their roles in Lungs for an audience watching at home.
Claire Foy and Matt Smith to perform socially-distanced play in empty theatre
They will reprise their roles in Lungs for an audience watching at home.
Serie A meeting Italian government to discover fate of season
Clubs returned to group training on May 19.
EU proposes $825-billion coronavirus recovery fund
The EU remains deeply divided over what conditions should be attached to the funds, and Wednesday’s proposal from the bloc’s executive arm is likely to set off weeks of wrangling
Sex workers reveal best positions they think may limit the spread of coronavirus
They also say sex workers should wear mouth and nose coverings at all times.
Pandemic creating ‘lockdown generation’ as one in six youths stop work: UN
The Covid-19 pandemic has caused surging unemployment worldwide, but has hit young workers especially hard, forcing more than one in six people aged under 29 to stop working, the UN said Wednesday.
“Pick for Britain” is a Smoke and Mirrors Campaign – Political Commentator
According to reports, the British economy could be set to suffer a five percent annual deficit by 2024, as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. Unemployment rates are...
Trump offers to mediate 'raging' India-China border dispute
WASHINGTON/NEW DELHI (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he had offered to mediate a standoff between India and China at the Himalayan border, where soldiers camped out in a high-altitude region have accused each other of trespassing over the disputed border.
2020 Children’s Day: NOA-FCT, BPW urge parents to educate youngsters living with disability on COVID-19 safety measures
A call has been made to Nigerian parents and caregivers in the society to educate children living with disabilities on appropriate measures..
Coronavirus wrap: Four positive tests in PL as Morgan has T20 World Cup doubts
English football’s top flight conducted tests on 1,008 individuals over the course of Monday and Tuesday.
Coronavirus wrap: Four positive tests in PL as Morgan has T20 World Cup doubts
English football’s top flight conducted tests on 1,008 individuals over the course of Monday and Tuesday.
Ivanka Trump wears face mask at delayed Nasa SpaceX launch after president mocked it as 'politically correct'
Ivanka Trump wore a facemask to the Nasa launch on Thursday a day after her father, Donald Trump, mocked the practice as being "politically correct". Ms Trump and her children wore the patterned
Sonny Quitlong, grocery store and Post Office employee who ‘saw the best in everyone,’ dies of coronavirus
Mr. Quitlong immigrated to the United States after serving in the Philippine Army. For decades, he worked as a checker at a Safeway on Rainier Avenue, and as a mail...
Coronavirus latest: Four more positive tests in Premier League
English football's top flight conducted tests on 1,008 individuals over the course of Monday and Tuesday.
Social media bias lawsuits keep failing in court
Sites have broad rights to ban users — Trump tweets notwithstanding.
Joe Biden hires voting rights director, contrasting Trump's move to hinder mail-in ballots
The Biden campaign hired a senior staffer to aid in voter protection issues as the debate over absentee ballots comes to a head.
Electric vehicle makers battle the COVID-19 pandemic
Global EV sales will shrink this year, falling 18% to about 1.7 million units, according to BloombergNEF.
India may need to pump $20 billion into coronavirus-hit state banks
The capital plans were still being discussed and a final decision could be taken in the second half of the fiscal year, a second government source said.
Some MPs have tested positive for coronavirus – Muntaka disputes Parliament’s claim
Minority Chief Whip, Mubarak Mohammed Muntaka, has disputed a claim by Parliament’s Public Affairs Directorate that no Member of Parliament or staff of Parliament has tested positive for the Covid-19.
Trump accuses Twitter of 'interfering' with US elections after fact checking warning | ZDNet
The US President also accused Twitter of 'stifling free speech'.
British minister says 'move on' from rage over PM adviser Cummings' road trip
LONDON — A British minister said on Wednesday that it was time to “move on” after Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s senior adviser provoked outrage and widespread scorn by making a 400 km (250 mile) road trip during the coronavirus lockdown.
UK Minister Says Move On From Rage Over Lockdown Trip Of Boris Johnson’s Aide Dominic Cummings
Dominic Cummings said he had acted reasonably and not broken the lockdown rules. (FILE) London: A British minister said on … UK Minister Says Move On From Rage Over Lockdown Trip Of Boris Johnson’s Aide Dominic Cummings Read More »
Coronavirus testing not mandatory for maternal, newborn services, says Centre
The Union health ministry said that the government could now home deliver drugs for mother and child care and contraceptives in containment zones.
The two things Kerr Neilson fears in pandemic
The fund manager knows his way through a crisis. This time he’s afraid of only two things: unlisted asset valuations and strongmen promises.
Donald Trump threatens to shut social media companies after Twitter fact check
There is no evidence that Donald Trump has the ability to shut down social media networks, which are run by publicly traded companies and used by billions of people all over the world.
Ford made its police SUV heat itself up to more than 133 degrees to kill the coronavirus
Ford worked with Ohio State and police departments to develop the tech. Ford has a longstanding relationship with law enforcement.
Ford made its police SUV heat itself up to more than 133 degrees to kill the coronavirus
If you’ve ever lived in a hot climate, you know what it can be like to enter a car that’s been parked for a while in the sun, and find that the steering wheel is smoldering to the touch and the cabin feels like a blast furnace.
Ford made its police SUV heat itself up to more than 133 degrees to kill the coronavirus
Ford worked with Ohio State and police departments to develop the tech. Ford has a longstanding relationship with law enforcement.
Ford made its police SUV heat itself up to more than 133 degrees to kill the coronavirus, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - Ford worked with Ohio State and police departments to develop the tech. Ford has a longstanding relationship with law enforcement.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Dow closes 550 points higher, as investors look past dismal economic data and escalating U.S.-China tensions
Major U.S. stock benchmarks roared higher Wednesday, despite the battered state of the economy and rising tensions between Beijing and Washington as...
Trump to sign executive order on social media Thursday
President Trump is set to sign an executive order "pertaining to social media" on Thursday, White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany told reporters Wednesday.She did not offer any further details.
US President Donald Trump warns that Hong Kong risks losing its special status as a financial hub
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday warned that Hong Kong could lose its status as a global financial center if a proposed Chinese crackdown goes ahead, and promised a "very interesting" US response within days. The Chinese legislation would ban secession, subversion, terrorism and foreign
Disease Historian: US COVID Response “Incomprehensibly Incoherent”
Medical historian John Barry says that the U.S. response to the coronavirus pandemic, especially due to President Trump, has been utterly incoherent.
Japan eyes fresh $1.1 trillion stimulus to combat pandemic pain
To fund the costs, Japan will issue an additional 31.9 trillion yen in government bonds under the second supplementary budget for the current fiscal year ending in March 2021, according to the draft.
Trump urges end to lockdowns as US Covid-19 deaths near 100 000
Even as the United States approached the grim milestone of 100 000 Covid-19 deaths, President Donald Trump is continuing to pressurise state governors to reopen their economies.
Coronavirus outbreak: CM Chouhan claims doubling rate of COVID-19 cases stands at 21 days
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has said the doubling rate of COVID-19 cases in the state was at 21 days, which is better than the national average.
Coronavirus: Karnataka wants to reopen religious places from June 1, Yediyurappa writes to PM Modi
The chief minister said lots of permissions are needed before opening up.
Social media creates wild fire in hills, Uttarakhand govt launches campaign
Photographs of forest fire turning wild in Uttarakhand took the attention of netizens and they began making a post on social media.
Military virus aid could look different if 2nd wave hits
WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Secretary Mark Esper said that as the U.S. military prepares for another potential wave of the coronavirus, it may do things a bit differently, providing more...
Prison Reform Matters Now More Than Ever
The virus shows the need to reduce incarceration, but misplaced fears of crime stand in the way.
Amid global pressure, China takes U-turn, says COVID-19 virus has ‘multiple origins’
In March, a draft proposal to the UNSC prepared by Estonia highlighted “growing concern about the unprecedented extent of the COVID-19 outbreak".
New Zealand discharges its last coronavirus patient from the hospital
New Zealand has discharged the last case of coronavirus in the country and recorded no new cases of COVID-19 for five days consecutively, ministry of health officials announced on Wednesday. The last coronavirus (COVID-19) patient to
Canada urged to lift Covid restrictions for NHL players
Canada's federal government has been urged to relax its coronavirus quarantine controls to boost Edmonton's chances of hosting part of the National Hockey League playoffs. Alberta Premier Jason Kenney made the request in a letter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Tuesday as the NHL announced it is considering Edmonton…
Tesla Cuts Prices In North America And China By Up To 6% To Ease Sales Slump
Tesla’s flagship Model S is one of the vehicles that are now thousands of dollars cheaper in a bid to encourage sales, after the pandemic cut demand for new cars.
Major markets in Sekondi-Takoradi to be closed over surge in coronavirus numbers
Major markets in the Sekondi-Takoradi metropolis are expected to be closed down today for disinfection due to the rise in COVID-19 numbers in the region.
Fears of coronavirus second wave prompt flu push at US pharmacies, drugmakers
US pharmacy chains are preparing a big push for flu vaccinations when the season kicks off in October, hoping to curb tens of thousands of serious cases that could coincide with a second wave of coronavirus infections.
Coronavirus crisis: If 9/11 is a chapter, then COVID-19 is a whole book, says Rahul Gandhi
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday said that the crisis of coronavirus would change the existing structure and order in the world. He further said that the deadly virus is operated at the healthcare global structure levels.
Toronto officials to paint physical distancing circles in Trinity Bellwoods on Thursday; Ontario to take over management at five long-term care homes
Follow the latest Toronto news on coronavirus
COVID-19: FG, Shell, Eni await new date for $1.1bn Malabu court case in Italy — Investigation
BARELY, a week after the London court had dismissed the $1.1 billion Malabu case, involving the purchase of Oil Prospecting Licence
"It's wonderful to see passion and creative energy," says Dezeen Awards 2020 judge Steve Trstenjak
As we count down the days to the Dezeen Awards 2020 deadline, Steve Trstenjak of Woods Bagot says that he’s hoping to see an "emphasis on sustainability."
Michel Barnier tells SNP Westminster leader Ian Blackford European Union ‘open’ to Brexit delay
The European Union is "open" to a two-year Brexit delay, chief negotiator Michel Barnier has revealed amid continued deadlock.
Pictures show life almost back to normal in the city where the pandemic began
Pictures of bustling night markets in Wuhan show life in the Chinese city starting to return to as it was before.
FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup: AIFF says venues for mega event will be ready in time despite COVID-19 pandemic
Footballing activities in India is currently suspended due to the health crisis but Das said preparatory camp for the U-17 probables would start soon.
Coronavirus: Health authorities warn against returning to offices too soon
The ACT deputy chief health officer says people should still work from home where possible
COVID-19: Denmark develops robot to conduct coronavirus tests
It uses a 3D-printed disposable arm that is automatically swapped after every patient
5 killed in fire at Bangladesh coronavirus treatment tent
Fire swept through a tent set up outside a hospital in an upscale area of the Bangladeshi capital to treat people infected with the coronavirus, killing five people, an official said Wednesday.
Tesla just cut its car prices by up to $5,000 to jump-start sales during the pandemic, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - The Tesla Model X SUV and Model S sedan are $5,000 cheaper, while the Model 3 got a $2,000 cut. The move comes as COVID-19 tanks overall car sales.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Tesla just cut its car prices by up to $5,000 to jump-start sales during the pandemic
Tesla has slashed pricing for its Model 3, Model X, and Model S models as the coronavirus pandemic ravages US car sales, as Reuters reports.
Four Charts That Show How Absentee Voting Is Skyrocketing In The Pandemic
Next Tuesday’s primaries pose the next big test for how voting will work in the pandemic. Of the several states...
Exclusive: Venezuela reaches deal with U.N. to buy food, medicine with gold - central bank
CARACAS (Reuters) - Venezuela has reached a deal with the U.N. Development Programme (UNDP) to destine part of its gold in Bank of England accounts toward the purchase of food and medicine during the coronavirus pandemic, its central bank governor said on Wednesday.
Zuckerberg Criticizes Twitter For Fact-Checking Trump Tweets
‘Private companies probably shouldn't be, especially these platform companies, shouldn't be in the position of doing that,’ he told Fox News.
Twitter labels Trump's false claims with warning for first time
President rails against decision after his tweets on mail-in voting are marked with message: ‘Get the facts’
Makati City cops arrest 2 Chinese ‘doctors’ from illegal COVID-19 clinic
Two self-proclaimed doctors from China were arrested in Makati City yesterday for allegedly running a clinic that exclusively treated the suspects' compatriots, including COVID-19 patients Major Gideon Ines Jr, chief of the Makati police's...
Chinese researchers debunk theory that COVID-19 originated from Wuhan wet market
A leading Chinese virologist, whose mysterious disappearance sparked speculation about the novel coronavirus emanating from the Wuhan Institute of Virology (WIV), was for the first time interviewed on Tuesday on China's state television where she warned that such viruses are just the 'tip of the iceberg' and expressed
Only half of Americans would get a COVID-19 vaccine: poll
More than two thirds of people 60 and older say they'd get vaccinated, compared with 40 per cent who are younger.
Congress approves China sanctions over ethnic crackdown | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
WASHINGTON >> Congress voted today to toughen the U.S. response to a brutal Chinese crackdown on ethnic minorities, adding another factor to the increasingly stormy relationship between the two countries.
Pompeo tells Congress that US no longer considers Hong Kong to be autonomous
The US secretary of state said China’s actions were contrary to international law.
Pompeo tells Congress that US no longer considers Hong Kong to be autonomous
The US secretary of state said China’s actions were contrary to international law.
Reminder: Trump Signed into Law the Warrantless FISA Surveillance That He’s Railing Against
President Donald Trump positioned himself well to the left of the Democratic Party on Wednesday by threatening to veto a clean renewal of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) being pushed by House Speaker Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.).
Coronavirus Refunds: AT&T DirecTV Customers Will Receive Credits For Sports Subscriptions
The DirecTV business of AT&T is providing MLS Direct Kick and MLB Extra Innings subscribers with credits for payments they have made for their plans.
Richard Grenell accuses Politico of 'fake news' over report that he's joining Trump campaign
Former acting DNI Richard Grenell slammed Politico on Tuesday over its report that he was joining the Trump campaign, calling it "fake news."
Ingraham: 'No good reason' to keep lockdowns in place except to hamstring economy ahead of election
Laura Ingraham opened Tuesday's "Ingraham Angle" by slamming Democrats, particularly proponents of coronavirus lockdowns, as Americans begin to benefit from the slow reopening of the country's economy.
COVID-19: Most viruses, other germs do not spread easily on flights, says CDC
Most viruses and other germs do not spread easily on flights, the US Center for Disease Control and Prevention has said in its COVID-19 guidelines which do not recommend following social
COVID-19: Most viruses, other germs do not spread easily on flights, says CDC
However, air travellers were not risk-free specially in the time of the COVID-19 pandemic
Poll slump hits UK’s Johnson in wake of Cummings scandal
LONDON, May 27 — Support for Boris Johnson has slumped by the sharpest fall for a Conservative party leader in a decade following the Dominic Cummings scandal, according to an opinion poll published today. As the prime minister prepares to be quizzed by senior MPs later today over his...
Cong leader Rahul Gandhi calls Maha CM Uddhav Thackeray, says party stands firmly with state govt amidst COVID-19 crisis
In a phone conversation, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has assured Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray that the party stands with the Maharashtra government amidst the coronavirus pandemic, and pledged full support to the state government.
Karnataka News: Mosques, Churches, With Temples to Open For Public From June 1, Says CM Yediyurappa
The Karnataka CM said that his government was awaiting the Centre's permission regarding the same and that he had also written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on reopening of hotels in the state.
Mail ballot surge places Postal Service under spotlight
The coronavirus pandemic has pushed millions of voters to request their ballots by mail, a rapid increase that is likely to change the shape of the 2020 electorate and put incredible strain on an
Twitterati Flip Out Over Karntaka Chief's Decision to Reopen Places of Worship Amid Pandemic
New Delhi (Sputnik): India has been witnessing a sharp spike in the number of COVID-19 cases despite a strict lockdown which has seen all places of worship in the...
Poll slump hits UK's Johnson in wake of Cummings scandal
As the prime minister prepares to be quizzed by senior MPs later Wednesday over his handling of the coronavirus crisis and the scandal, a YouGov poll for The Times newspaper showed the Conservative lead over the main opposition Labour party has been cut by nine points in a week.
Boeing will lay off nearly 7,000 workers as the industry is decimated by the COVID-19 pandemic, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - The company described the layoffs as "the first," with more expected later in the year.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Boeing will lay off nearly 7,000 workers as the industry is decimated by the COVID-19 pandemic
Boeing said on Wednesday that it will lay off 6,770 US employees, “the first” wave of an expected round of job cuts as the coronavirus pandemic wreaks havoc on the aerospace sector.
Just half of Americans plan on getting Covid-19 vaccine, poll shows
The US could run up against another obstacle in its fight against coronavirus: vaccine refusal
Boeing to lay off more than 13,000 workers including 6,700 involuntary job cuts as the aerospace giant reels from coronavirus crisis
Boeing announced Wednesday it will lay off around 13,000 workers including 6,770 involuntary cuts while 5,520 staffers were accepted for voluntary severance packages.
Thai parliament urged to pass record US$60 billion coronavirus stimulus bill
Thailand's premier on Wednesday urged parliament to approve the kingdom's biggest-ever stimulus package to revive an economy battered by ...
FG to ammend National Endowment for the Arts Act
The Federal Government is to ammend the Act establishing the National Endowment for the Arts, to better meet the demands of the creative..
Alberta mulls bill that would limit energy project approval time
The bill is part of a continuing government evaluation of the Alberta Energy Regulator, which the United Conservatives say is crucial to speeding up project approvals in the province
Liberals, NDP vote to waive normal Commons proceedings during pandemic
OTTAWA - New Democrats joined forces Tuesday with the governing Liberals to waive normal House of Commons proceedings for another four months during the COV
WHO: Virus spread ‘still accelerating’ in Brazil, Peru, Chile
WASHINGTON, May 27 — International health authorities expressed concern yesterday over signs the spread of the new coronavirus is still accelerating in Brazil, Peru and Chile. “In South America, we are particularly concerned that the number of new cases reported last week in Brazil was the...
Twitter is 'interfering' in US election, 'stifling' free speech, alleges Donald Trump
On Tuesday, Twitter added a warning phrase to two of Trump tweets that called mail-in ballots
No Country for Old People
Sweden did not set out to kill thousands of its older citizens. Nor did any country as COVID-19 swept across the globe. But Sweden’s…
Security tight as Hong Kong set to debate China national anthem bill
The proposed new national security laws triggered the first big street unrest in Hong Kong in months on Sunday
'We shouldn’t be in a hurry to name coronavirus-affected MPs – Speaker
The Speaker of Parliament, Professor Aaron Mike Oquaye, has said nobody can unilaterally disclose the health status of another except the individual voluntarily does so.
Predicting the course of US-China relations in the post Covid-19 era
Authors: Ayush Banerjee and Dhritiman Banerjee* The coronavirus pandemic is a natural threat to the geopolitical order. And it is needless to state that this majorly affects the currently international paradigm in a manner that the world has not seen before. Although there have been a few instances where pandemics have shaken the mortality rates, […]
Donald Trump accuses Twitter of 'interfering' in US election
US President Donald Trump has alleged that Twitter is "interfering" in the US election and "completely stifling" free speech, after the social media network placed a fact-checking warning on one of
Stalin demands new TN budget for 2020-21 in view of pandemic
DMK president M.K. Stalin on Wednesday urged Chief Minister Edappadi K. Palaniswami to present a new budget for 2020-21 in view of the crisis caused to the financial health of the state by the COVID-1
Twitter is 'Interfering' in US Election, 'Stifling' Free Speech, Alleges Trump
US President Donald Trump has alleged that Twitter is "interfering" in the US election and 'completely stifling' free speech, after the social media
Hong Kong Police Arrest 300 in Anti-China Protests
Thousands of fully armed riot police took the streets of Hong Kong on Wednesday to crack down on multiple peaceful protests.
Chinese and French State-owned Enterprises Bid to Construct UK's Second Nuclear Reactor in UK
As the United Kingdom looks to revive its economy as it emerges from the coronavirus pandemic and pursues trade agreements after formally withdrawing from the European...
Watch live: New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo holds a press conference on the coronavirus outbreak
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is holding his daily press conference on the Covid-19 outbreak, which has infected more than 363,800 people across the state as of Wednesday.
Trump administration ends waivers in Obama-era nuclear deal with Iran
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Wednesday announced that the U.S.
Health Ministry worried over possible Shavuot coronavirus outbreak - Inside Israel
Ministry officials concerned over 1-day doubling in number of new coronavirus infections, public behavior over extended holiday weekend.
Trump sounds warning over Hong Kong's future
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (May 26) warned that Hong Kong could lose its status as a global financial centre if ...
Coronavirus outbreak: Ukraine's football league to restart on Saturday
The Ukrainian Premier League will restart its season this weekend, in line with a gradual easing of the coronavirus-related lockdown measures in the country, its governing body said Tuesday. The
5 Ways The Pandemic Will Change The Future Of Tours
The coronavirus pandemic will change the future of tours and activities as companies figure out how to protect the health of their clients and restore their confidence.
Most viruses do not spread easily on flights: CDC
Most viruses do not spread easily on flights: CDC. The CDC guidelines do not recommend following social distancing between 2 passengers inside a plane or keeping the middle seat unoccupied.
Detroit ex-mayor Kilpatrick won't be leaving prison early
DETROIT — Former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick, who has served seven years of a 28-year sentence for corruption, has been turned down for home confinement during the coronavirus pandemic and won’t be leaving prison early, the government said Tuesday.
Detroit ex-mayor Kilpatrick won't be leaving prison early
Former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick, who has served seven years of a 28-year sentence for corruption, has been turned down for home confinement during the coronavirus pandemic and won't be leaving prison early, the government said Tuesday. The U.S. Bureau of Prisons said it “reviewed and denied
India backs hydroxychloroquine for coronavirus prevention
NEW DELHI: India's top biomedical research body on Tuesday (May 26) backed the use of the anti-malarial hydroxychloroquine as a preventive against ...
Chinese in Canada a target of increased hate during pandemic
Vancouver resident Trixie Ling recalls her disgust and anger after a passing stranger taunted her with racial and sexual slurs in early May. Then he spat on her face.
Lift ban on church gatherings – CVM to government
The Citizen Voters Movement (CVM) has urged the government to lift the ban on public and social gatherings to enable the citizens to overcome the fear, panic, and psychological warfare created by this COVID-19.
Coronavirus update: Why WHO put a pause on hydroxychloroquine trials
Coronavirus crisis: WHO is currently assessing the use of hydroxychloroquine on COVID-19 patients within the Solidarity Trial. The hydroxychloroquine arm of the trial has been paused as a precaution while the safety data is being reviewed.
South African places of worship to reopen from June
Africa’s most industrialised economy has been largely shut since late March, when the government enforced restrictions to stem the spread of the coronavirus, which has so far infected 23,615 people
Chinese in Canada a target of increased hate during pandemic
Spitting and violent attacks, to verbal assaults and vandalism of Chinese cultural sites
Coronavirus effect: UAE residents evicted over Eid, harassed due to unpaid rents
Landlords say they also have cheques to clear and thus must put tenants under pressure
EU’s Borrell: To weigh 'robust' message to China over Hong Kong issue
The European Union (EU) Foreign Affairs Minister Josep Borrell said that the Union is considering weighing 'robust' message to China over the Hong Kon
Chinese in Canada a target of increased hate during pandemic
Vancouver police are investigating 29 anti-Asian incidents over the past two months, 7 times more than the same period last year
Pandemic kills off GSFM volatility fund
The Triple3 Volatility Advantage Fund established in 2014 by respected fund manager and former Goldman Sachs options trader Simon Ho has been wound up.
Facebook bans adverts from Muslim campaign group Cage which claim coronavirus is a punishment from god
London-based advocacy group Cage have been using Facebook and YouTube to raise £400,000 during Ramadan.
Coatbridge care home's remorse over breach of Covid-19 social distancing rules
DJ's morale-boosting visit saw vulnerable residents dance together and share a microphone
Coronavirus news live - 209 dead and care worker accused of 'spreading germs'
Here, we bring you the live updates on the latest news, developments and guidance on the Covid-19 pandemic.
Insecurity: Zamfara PDP hails Buhari on victory over banditry, crimes
At least for once, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is on the same page with the President Muhammadu Buhari-led federal government on a number of issues.
Singer Ed Sheeran’s Mother Imogen Shuts Down Her Jewellery Business Amid The Global Pandemic
The world has come to a standstill following the Coronavirus pandemic, which has claimed lives and led to the loss of jobs of many people across the globe. The latest we hear is, English singer and
Coronavirus pushes global credit rating downgrade threat to record high
A total of 1,287 of S&P's ratings are now on a downgrade warning.
Coronavirus: Dundee Uni develops online art initiative to keep senior school pupils on course for higher education
Dundee University is in the midst of a creative online project to keep senior school pupils on course for art and design in higher education.
Social distance fines in Northern Ireland drop from almost 400 to 30 in a month
The PSNI issued 30 penalties in May compared with 374 between the end of March and April 24.
Social distance fines in Northern Ireland drop from almost 400 to 30 in a month
The PSNI issued 30 penalties in May compared with 374 between the end of March and April 24.
Ford heats police cars to 133 degrees to break down coronavirus
The heat is on.
Author Vikram Kapur on how the pandemic has made our lives go ‘online’
Vikram Kapur writes that the society that emerges after the pandemic promises to be one where humans are more reliant than ever on technology
The rise of digital taxes during a pandemic
This measure could also become a new source of state revenue during the enormous tax relaxation given by the government to business sectors affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Ontario extends emergency orders for COVID-19 pandemic until June 9
TORONTO — The provincial government is extending its emergency orders for COVID-19 until June 9. Premier Doug Ford said the extension is meant to keep people safe during the pandemic and to maintain progress in containing the coronavirus.
Coronavirus fines in north drop from almost 400 to 30 in a month
The number of fines issued by the PSNI over social distancing rules dropped from nearly 400 to 30 in a month, it can be revealed.
Trump’s Convention Demand Comes Despite Charlotte Virus Surge
President Trump's demand for a full-capacity Republican convention in August is putting pressure on North Carolina health officials — and local Republicans — as coronavirus cases surge in the host county and statewide.
Coronavirus pushes global credit rating downgrade threat to record high
LONDON (Reuters) - The number of companies or countries at risk of having their credit ratings cut has been pushed to an all-time high by the coronavirus pandemic, S&P Global analysis shows.
Coronavirus movie trailer: Ram Gopal Varma’s new film trailer released amidst COVID-19 lockdown
As the nationwide count of cases has crossed 150,000, the filmmaker released a four-minute trailer of the Telugu film, which is centred on the story of a family in the lockdown.
Immersive van Gogh to include social distancing circles
The five-storey digital art exhibition is taking a page from Toronto Public Health's playbook
Ice Cube: How Many Cops Have to Kill Black Americans 'Before We Strike Back?'
In the wake of George Floyd's death in Minneapolis, veteran rapper and actor Ice Cube asked how much more "crime" must police officers commit against black Americans "before we strike back?"
Coronavirus: Vitality Netball Superleague 2020 season cancelled
The Vitality Netball Superleague 2020 season has been cancelled due to the continued impact of the coronavirus pandemic, England Netball has announced.
Trump threatens social media after Twitter fact-checks him
United States President Donald Trump on Wednesday threatened social media companies with new regulation or even shuttering a day after Twitter added fact checks to two of his tweets.
Trump Is a Problem That Twitter Cannot Fix
When a duly elected president is bent on spreading misinformation, tech companies can rein him in only so much.
The Indispensable Mr. Kadyrov? Questions About Chechen Leader's Health Prompt New Questions About Region's Future
He’s been Chechnya’s strongman ruler more than 13 years. Reports that he was hospitalized with COVID-19 have prompted a new round of questions: What happens when he’s gone?
Coronavirus in Delhi: COVID-19 death toll in national mounts to 303; highest spike of 792 cases
This is the first time in Delhi that over 700 COVID-19 cases have been reported in a day.
Some countries are offering to pay tourists to visit after coronavirus
With flights grounded and borders closed amid the coronavirus pandemic, several countries are offering to pay tourists to visit once the crisis is over, according to a report. In Italy, travelers to
Matt Smith and Claire Foy to star in socially-distanced play to save Old Vic
Tickets will be sold to raise money to save the theatre.
Pompeo Declares Hong Kong No Longer Autonomous From China
It now falls to Trump to decide to end some, all or none of the economic privileges Hong Kong currently enjoys.
Fed's Bullard: US has seen worst of economic fallout from coronavirus crisis
"Could be well that the US has seen the worst of the economic fallout from the coronavirus crisis," St. Louis Federal Reserve President James Bullard
Donald Trump calls reporter who wore face mask to ask question 'politically correct'
Donald Trump has called a reporter who insisted on wearing a face mask while asking a question “politically correct” as his clash with Joe Biden over whether to wear one escalated. The US president denied he was mocking Mr Biden, the likely Democratic presidential nominee, for wearing a mask at a recent
Coronavirus wrap: Four positive tests in PL as Morgan has T20 World Cup doubts
English football’s top flight conducted tests on 1,008 individuals over the course of Monday and Tuesday.
A Closer Look at Federal COVID Contractors Reveals Inexperience, Fraud Accusations, and a Weapons Dealer Operating Out of Someone’s House
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U.N. nuclear watchdog plans delayed board meeting because of coronavirus
VIENNA (Reuters) - The U.N. nuclear watchdog’s 35-nation board plans to hold next month’s quarterly meeting a week later than originally planned and mainly by video link because of the coronavirus pandemic, the board’s chairwoman told member states on Wednesday.
Four positive Coronavirus tests from three Premier League clubs after latest testing
It's been reported that there have been four more positive Coronavirus tests in the Premier League...
Another cruise crew member in coronavirus limbo dies of apparent suicide
A cruise ship crew member died last week of self-inflicted harm, the U.S. Coast Guard said Wednesday as it confirmed the latest in a series of apparent suicides among such workers trapped at sea because of the coronavirus pandemic. A 32-year-old Filipino worker on a ship called Scarlet Lady, the…
EU governments ban malaria drug for COVID-19, trial paused as safety fears grow
PARIS/LONDON/MILAN (Reuters) - European governments moved on Wednesday to halt the use of anti-malaria drug hydroxychloroquine to treat COVID-19 patients, and a second global trial was suspended, further blows to hopes for a treatment promoted by U.S. President Donald Trump.
$20 trillion recession to come? Impact of Coronavirus on the world economy
Of course, there was no way that anybody could have predicted what was to come in terms of the global shutdown caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Another cruise crew member in coronavirus limbo dies of apparent suicide
A cruise ship crew member died last week of self-inflicted harm, the US Coast Guard said Wednesday as it confirmed the latest in a series of apparent suicides among such workers trapped at sea because of the coronavirus pandemic. A 32-year-old Filipino worker on a ship called Scarlet Lady, the only
More people are dining out as states reopen — but don’t expect more activity until there’s a coronavirus vaccine and Americans are putting off medical care due to coronavirus fears
Wednesday’s top personal finance stories
A family-run circus has been stranded for 2 months in a Spanish town because of the coronavirus lockdown, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - Performers with the Raluy Legacy Circus have begun livestreaming their act for free and using their costuming skills to make face masks.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
A family-run circus has been stranded for 2 months in a Spanish town because of the coronavirus lockdown
Performers with the Raluy Legacy Circus have begun livestreaming their act for free and using their costuming skills to make face masks.
Brits are encouraged to donate their unwanted gadgets to help disadvantaged families who have no way to connect to the internet during the coronavirus lockdown
UK device owners are being encouraged to donate working tablets and smartphones that they no longer need to help those without access to technology in lockdown.
Twitter fact-checks Trump tweet for the first time
Twitter has for the first time prompted readers to check the facts in tweets sent by United States President Donald Trump.
India should avoid understanding Beijing through 'biased' US lens, says Chinese strategic analyst
In the article, he also accused India of starting the latest standoff, alleging that it was a
Coronavirus: LaLiga gets green light for Monday and Friday matches this season
The Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) has told LaLiga it will permit matches being played on ...
UK junior minister resigns over Dominic Cummings row
Johnson's embattled Chief Strategy Adviser faced a volley of hostile questions from the media on Monday evening when Downing Street took the unusual step for a staffer to address his own press conference amid growing anger from all sides of the political spectrum, including Johnson's own Conservative Party
Coronavirus recovery rate in India rises to over 42%, nearly 65,000 cured from COVID-19
Punjab showed one of the best recovery rates in India, over 90% people were cured from the disease.India registered one of the lowest COVID-19 fatality rates in the world, the health ministry said
Trump tweets are now labelled as “potentially misleading”
On the 26th May, Twitter labeled two tweets from United States President Donald Trump as “potentially misleading”. This is the first time Twitter has fact-checked the president, after announcing last month that they would remove tweets making unverified claims that could “incite people to action and cause widespread panic, social unrest or large-scale disorder”.
Why Trump has an issue with mail-in voting
Voting by mail in its old-fashioned version has traditionally been Republican speciality
Twitter fact-checks Trump tweet for the first time
Twitter on Tuesday for the first time prompted readers to check the facts in tweets sent by US President Donald Trump, warning his claims about mail-in ballots were false and had been debunked by fact checkers.
Video clip claims no arrangements on ground for coronavirus patients: HC seeks Centre, Delhi govt stand
The man — Dharmendra Bhardwaj — has alleged in the video that “tall claims” of both the governments regarding arrangements for coronavirus patients “are far from true on the ground”
Salaries get chopped for many Americans who manage to keep jobs
Americans taking pay cuts 'might have little, and in some cases maybe nothing, left over after that for discretionary purchases'
Coronavirus: LaLiga gets green light for Monday and Friday matches this season
LaLiga matches will be allowed to take place on Monday and Friday nights in order to bring the 2019-20 season to a conclusion.
SpaceX on cusp of launching astronauts, back on home turf
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — SpaceX was on the cusp of launching NASA astronauts into orbit Wednesday, a first for a private company and a giant leap forward for the booming business of space travel.
'Tone deaf' for council to spend $95,000 on social media coordinator hire as thousands out of work: councillor
A city councillor is wondering why Vancouver is cutting an expected funding boost in street cleaning to, instead, spend $95,000 dollars hiring someone to handle social media in the city manager's office
Refusing to Wear a Mask Is an Empty Act of Defiance
Those who reject facial coverings during the pandemic do so amid broad consensus about what public safety demands.
German minister warns of far-right threat as anti-Semitic crime jumps
BERLIN (Reuters) - The number of anti-Semitic crimes committed in Germany rose last year by 13%, Interior Minster Horst Seehofer said on Wednesday, laying the blame squarely on right-wing radicals.
Disney Plans Phased Reopening Of Parks For Mid-July
Disney has announced July reopening dates for its theme parks, complete with expected social distancing and cleanliness guidelines.
Belarus volunteers plug gaps in supplies to virus-hit medics
Young men in dark hoodies and tracksuit bottoms form a human chain to pass down black sacks from a storeroom and pile them in the back of a car.
‘Russia passed COVID-19 peak’, says Putin; Orders World War II victory parade next month
After peaking in mid-May at more than 11,000 new cases per day, the number of daily infections has dropped below 9,000.
Twitter labels Trump tweets with fact-checking warning
Apparently, the President's tweets aren't always factually accurate
South Korea reports highest daily number of new coronavirus cases in 49 days
3,600 people at a facility are being tested after 36 cases were traced back to it.
Lesotho’s new leader faces enormous hurdles ensuring peace and political stability
Majoro’s installation as Prime Minister is welcome. But it does not guarantee much needed political stability in an era of complex coalition politics in which none of Lesotho’s parties has a clear majority.
How leadership in various countries has affected COVID-19 response effectiveness
Countries across the globe responded differently to the pandemic, and results show a difference in effectiveness as well.
Arizona leaders write letter to care facilities asking for COVID-19 info
Four Arizona representatives sent letters to nursing facilities Tuesday, asking them to independently provide coronavirus case information.
Coronavirus Vaccine development: Big success for GBRC! Decodes 131 genome sequences of SARS-CoV-2
The GBRC became the second institute in India after National Institute of Virology Pune, to decode the entire genome sequence of the SARS-CoV-2 on April 15.
Roland Garros planning for fans not empty seats
Roland Garros chiefs insisted Wednesday that the French Open, delayed until September due to the coronavirus, will have fans attending even with social distancing rules.
Iran changes tack in Iraqi politics after Soleimani assassination
Two diplomats are quietly leading Iran's push to influence politics in Iraq, in a departure from the more blunt enforcement employed by Qassem ...
Roland Garros planning for fans, not empty seats
PARIS, May 28 — Roland Garros chiefs insisted Wednesday that the French Open, delayed until September due to the coronavirus, will have fans attending even with social distancing rules. The claycourt Grand Slam, which should now have been into its first week under its traditional schedule, was...
Texas Supreme Court Halts Expansion Of Mail-In Voting
Voters can’t cite a lack of immunity to the coronavirus as a reason for getting a mail-in ballot, the court ruled.
Parliament incensed over media reports of MPs contracting coronavirus
Majority Leader and Minister of Parliamentary Affairs Hon Osei Kyei Mensah Bonsu has described as speculative and untrue, media report that 2 Members of Parliament and 13 staff have tested positive for Covid19 following the mass testing last week of MPs and staff for the virus.
Why Dominic Cummings should be asked whether he believes Covid-19 leaked from a Chinese lab
The No 10 adviser’s blog suggests he may subscribe to the theory being used by the US right to whip up hostility towards China.
Female artists star in $263m Sotheby's sale
A trove of works by women artists will feature prominently in Sotheby's first post-pandemic live sale in July, which already has $263m worth or art consigned.
PA records no new cases of coronavirus - Middle East
PA “health minister” says no new cases of COVID-19 were registered in the last 24 hours. The total number of recoveries is 483.
Saudi Arabia to end virus curfew next month
But the kingdom is yet to make any announcement about Haj.
The Hidden Flaws of Voting by Mail: Why GOP Sues California Governor Newsom
The vote-by-mail initiative pushed ahead by Democratic-controlled California has prompted a new wave of partisan strife with the Republicans over potential voter fraud....
Geopolitical time bomb ticks under market rally
Rising geopolitical tensions, especially between the US and China, could test the muscular global rally and hopes for a V-shaped economic recovery.
Stranded overseas, Chinese vent anger on aviation regulator
BEIJING (Reuters) - Chinese citizens, stranded abroad after the coronavirus pandemic caused thousands of flight cancellations, are taking their anger out on China’s aviation regulator.
Stranded overseas, Chinese vent anger on aviation regulator
Chinese citizens, stranded abroad after the coronavirus pandemic caused thousands of flight cancellations, are taking their anger out on China's ...
US President Donald Trump offers to 'mediate or arbitrate' between India and China
The United States President Donald Trump on Wednesday offered to mediate or arbitrate between India and China to help the two neighbouring nations resolve the boundary dispute, which once again
Panel’s mantra of ease of doing business
NT NETWORK Panaji With the tight financial position of the state practically ruling out any kind of relief package, the economic revival committee in its
US coronavirus deaths top 100,000 as country reopens
WASHINGTON, May 28 — The novel coronavirus has killed more than 100,000 people in the United States, according to a Reuters tally yesterday, even as the slowdown in deaths encouraged businesses to reopen and Americans to emerge from more than two months of lockdowns. About 1,400 Americans have...
McConnell Contradicts Trump, Says There’s ‘No Stigma’ In Wearing A Mask
The president has criticized reporters for wearing masks and consistently refused to wear one at public events.
Rupee slips 8 paise to 75.74 against US dollar in early trade
The rupee depreciated 8 paise to 75.74 against the US dollar in opening trade on Wednesday as market participants were concerned about rising tensions between Washington and Beijing in the wake of
Tulsi Gabbard Drops Defamation Suit Against Hillary Clinton, Cites Need to Defeat Trump
Former Democratic presidential candidate Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (D-HI) withdrew her defamation lawsuit against former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Wednesday.
Exclusive: Venezuela reaches deal with U.N. to buy food, medicine with gold - central bank
Exclusive: Venezuela reaches deal with U.N. to buy food, medicine with gold - central bank
Trade War 2.0 or worse? Trump strips Hong Kong of it's special trading status, dramatically escalating US-China tensions
In a move that will almost certainly have an impact on global consumer tech supply chains, US President Donald Trump's administration dramatically escalated simmering tensions with China by revoking Hong Kong's special trade status.
Trade War 2.0 or worse? Trump strips Hong Kong of its special trading status, dramatically escalating US-China tensions
In a move that will almost certainly have an impact on global consumer tech supply chains, US President Donald Trump's administration dramatically escalated simmering tensions with China by revoking Hong Kong's special trade status.
US offers to mediate between China, India on border row
The US on Wednesday revealed that it has offered to mediate in the ongoing standoff between India and China at the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in the Union Territory of Ladakh.
The Media And Masks: A Confusing Narrative For Americans
The benefit of the mask, “comes not from shielding the mouths of the healthy but from covering the mouths of people already infected.” This unambiguous scientific message of communal responsibility remains absent from mainstream media which continues to divide Americans over the mask.
Confusion in Parliament over MPs’ coronavirus test results
Parliament seems to have shifted its position that no Members of Parliament and staff of the Parliament Service tested positive for COVID-19 during a mass testing exercise.
Spanish government contemplates return of fans for 2020-21
Spain’s top sports government official says fans may be back in soccer stadiums beginning next season.
Serie A in talks with Italian govt over restart
Serie A hopes of following Germany and Spain back onto the pitch will be decided on Thursday during a meeting with the Italian government which will determine the fate of the season in football-mad...
COVID-19 here to stay till 2021, warn health experts
Harvard health expert Ashish Jha said coronavirus is a '12-18 months' problem and the world is not going to be free of this till 2021.The expert also called for the need for aggressive testing strategy for high-risk areas
Coronavirus in Mizoram: 168 churches offer halls to be used as quarantine facility
Of these, 1,940 people are quarantined at government designated facilities, 414 at church halls, 163 placed under home quarantine and seven others are lodged at hotel on their own expense
India wilts as temperature hits 50 degrees Celsius
India is wilting under a heatwave, with temperatures in places reaching 50 degrees Celsius (122 degrees Fahrenheit) and the capital enduring its hottest May day in nearly two decades.
Trump Threatens to Shut Social Media Companies After Twitter Fact Check
President Donald Trump threatened to regulate or shutter social media companies -- a warning apparently aimed at Twitter Inc. after it began fact-checking his tweets.
Trump Threatens To Shut Social Media Companies After Twitter Fact Check
President Donald Trump threatened to regulate or shutter social media companies -- a warning apparently aimed at Twitter after it began fact-checking his tweets. From a report: In a pair of tweets issued Wednesday morning from his iPhone, Trump said that social media sites are trying to silence cons...
Donald Trump suggests social media could be shut down due to bias against conservatives
After Twitter labeled some of Donald Trump's recent tweets as misinformation, the U.S. President has suggested that social media could be shut down over fears that they silence conservative opinions.
President Donald Trump, Twitter at war over free speech
President Donal Trump of the United States (US) on Wednesday, May 27, threatened to close down the micro-blogging site, Twitter, including all social media.
US COVID-19 death toll nears 100,000: What does a number mean?
America's official coronavirus death toll has almost reached 100,000, according to the John Hopkins University tally.
Spanish government contemplates return of fans for 2020-21
Spain’s top sports government official says fans may be back in soccer stadiums beginning next season.
Tenants fear mass evictions as moratoria expire
Tenants are afraid mass evictions will take place in the coming weeks as eviction moratoria across the country begin to expire.
Twitter Strikes Fair Balance Between Liberty and Lies
Social-media platforms shouldn’t try to be truth police, but they should (and do) hold presidents to account.
South Africans stuck in China ask Human Rights Commission to help them get home
Desperate South Africans stranded in China by coronavirus travel restrictions and ‘forgotten’ by the South African government have resorted to lodging complaints with the SA Human Rights Commission this week to try to find a way home.
White House organizes harassment of Twitter employee as Trump threatens company
The Twitter employee is now facing death threats.
Pompeo says Hong Kong is no longer autonomous from China
US News: WASHINGTON: Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has notified Congress that the Trump administration no longer regards Hong Kong as autonomous from mainland.
Coronavirus Impact: 72% consumers want to buy from locally sourced items going forward: Deloitte Consumer Tracker Report
Consumers are carefully evaluating needs versus wants of products and services making a shift towards less discretionary purchases
Twitter fact-checks Trump tweet for the first time
SAN FRANCISCO, May 26 (Reuters) - Twitter on Tuesday for the first time prompted readers to check the facts in tweets sent by U.S. President Donald Trump, warning that his claims about mail-in ballots were false and had been debunked by fact checkers.
Twitter fact-checks Trump tweet for the first time
Twitter on Tuesday for the first time prompted readers to check the facts in tweets sent by US President Donald Trump, warning that his claims about mail-in ballots were false and had been debunked by fact checkers.
Flooding, locust threats loom over Pakistan, says NDMA chief
“We will try our best to utilise all the resources available in the country to tackle these threats."
Twitter fact-checks Trump tweet for the first time
Follows years of permissive content policies.
Assam Chief Minister Makes COVID-19 Norms Mandatory In Flood Relief Camps
Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal has asked the state administration to impose strict maintenance of COVID-19 protocols in the flood relief camps across the state.
A timeline of events in the case of Meng Wanzhou
VANCOUVER - A timeline of the Meng Wanzhou case, and rising tension between Canada and China.2018Aug. 22: A New York court issues a warrant for the arrest o
The Atlantic slams CNN's Cuomo-Cuomo 'act' for pursuing ratings over journalism
The liberal magazine The Atlantic took CNN to task for its ongoing interviews between its anchor Chris Cuomo and his brother, Democratic New York Governor Andrew Cuomo.
Trump threatens to veto FISA bill ahead of House vote
President Trump is threatening to veto legislation reauthorizing expired government surveillance tools if it passes in the House, citing “massive abuse” of the government powers in the Russia
Oil slides on OPEC, Russia uncertainty
Russia is sending mixed signals ahead of the meeting in less than two weeks between the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies.
States should come forward with Rs 20 lakh crore to battle COVID-19 disruptions: Nitin Gadkari
Gadkari said the economy is facing serious problems, businesses are being closed and unemployment is growing. All sections of the society, whether migrants, media, business persons or employees, are facing problems, but ultimately
Exiled ex-minister rubbishes Govt third force claim on abductions
Exiled former deputy higher education minister Godfrey Gandawa rubbished claims by the Government that there was a third force behind the abduction of three Movement for Democratic Change female members last week.
No police officer in Eastern region has coronavirus – Regional Commander
Eastern Regional Police Commander, Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCOP), Afful Boakye Yiadom, has revealed that none of his officers in the region has contracted the novel coronavirus (Covid-19) disease.
UK leader rejects aide inquiry, unveils test and trace plan
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson refused Wednesday to hold an official inquiry into the actions of his closest adviser for allegedly flouting COVID-19 lockdown rules, imploring an angry public to
Twitter is 'interfering' in US election, 'stifling' free speech, alleges Trump
On Tuesday, Twitter added a warning phrase to Trump's tweet that called mail-in ballots "fraudulent" and predicted that "mail boxes will be robbed".
Save On ends pandemic pay
The union representing workers at Save-On-Foods is asking the chain to extend the pandemic premium for employees.
Senior Arab Officials: Senior Saudi, Jordanian officials say moderate Arab states back Israel's sovereignty plan - Middle East
While Arab leaders officially oppose Israel's sovereignty plan, many have backed the plan in closed-door talks with the US.
Show COVID-19 negative certificate or take a coronavirus test: Goa's new rule for travellers
Goa CM Pramod Sawant had on Tuesday said that 90% of new cases in Goa are the people who have arrived from Maharashtra.Goa's COVID-19 case count stands at 67
Rouhani urges cooperation as newly elected Parliament convenes
Iran has held the opening session of its new Parliament under strict health protocols, more than three months after an election in February was swept by conservative candidates.
Amphan has gone but why Mamata Banerjee is still nervous
It was on Wednesday last week that Amphan hit West Bengal leaving a trail of devastation. People are hitting street protesting against Mamata Banerjee government. She has to face election next year.
France Bars Hydroxychloroquine for Covid-19 Treatment
The French government said Wednesday that doctors can no longer treat Covid-19 patients with hydroxychloroquine, a potentially harmful drug being promoted by President Donald Trump.
Spain proposes allowing direct travel between EU cities with low rates of coronavirus infections, rather than opening national borders, to boost tourism
Spain wants to create a 'green zone travel network' between European regions where coronavirus is low, rather than opening national borders in the hope it will allow tourism to restart quicker.
Eleven more coronavirus deaths announced in Wales to bring total to 1,293
Public Health Wales' updated figures show 1,293 people in Wales have died after testing positive for coronavirus
Boris Johnson says UK did not have capacity for test, track and trace ready
The Prime Minister told MPs the country had not learned the lessons of past pandemics.
Boris Johnson says UK did not have capacity for test, track and trace ready
The Prime Minister told MPs the country had not learned the lessons of past pandemics.
How can any scientists stand by this government now?
The Cummings saga has made it plain that scientific advisers are shielding the government’s collapsing reputation on coronavirus, says Lancet editor Richard Horton
BC Ferries losing up to $1.5 million each day as pandemic tanks ridership
The company does not qualify for the wage subsidy
Over 100 doctors call for tax on junk food to handle obesity epidemic
A group of doctors have written to the government warning chronic illnesses caused by unhealthy diets are adding to the Covid-19 death toll and 'crippling' the NHS.
Senate Democrats take on GOP court-packing in blistering new report
The senators pointed to conservative activist Leonard Leo as the driving force behind the many of the president's appointments.
Nationalisation of Reserve Bank: What SA can learn from New Zealand
New Zealand’s handling of policymaking regarding its central bank holds lessons for SA when it comes to plans to nationalise Reserve Bank, writes Hlengani Mathebula.
National security law enactment to start
Despite how hard some Western media outlets depict swarms of illegal protesters in Hong Kong as
Twitter calls Trump tweets 'unsubstantiated' for the first time
Twitter labelled two Donald Trump tweets
Trump Hits Back At Twitter After It Calls His Tweets '"Unsubstantiated"
Twitter labelled two Donald Trump tweets "unsubstantiated" and accused him of making false claims Tuesday, a first for the social network which has long resisted calls to censure the US president over truth-defying posts.
Twitter calls Trump tweets ‘unsubstantiated’ for the first time
Twitter labelled two Donald Trump tweets "unsubstantiated" and accused him of making false claims Tuesday, a first for the social network which has long resisted calls to censure the US president over truth-defying posts.
Twitter calls Trump tweets 'unsubstantiated' for the first time
San Francisco - Twitter labelled two Donald Trump tweets "unsubstantiated" and accused him of making false claims Tuesday, a first for the social network which has long resisted calls to censure the US president over truth-defying posts.
The Man Who Knew Too Much! Why China murdered its own ambassador, in this week’s highly dubious tabloids
For insightful geopolitical analysis of international affairs, where else would you turn but the ‘National Enquirer’?
Farmers benefit from e-learning despite lackluster internet access
The Environment and Forestry Ministry is hosting an online farming program for farmers affected by COVID-19 pandemic.
Twitter calls Trump tweets ‘unsubstantiated’ for the first time
Twitter calls Trump tweets ‘unsubstantiated’ for the first time
US COVID-19 Death Count Crosses 1,00,000-Mark: Report
The United States has now recorded more than 100,000 coronavirus-related deaths, Johns Hopkins University reported Wednesday -- a somber milestone and by far the highest total in the world.
Trump sounds warning over Hong Kong's future
Trump promises a 'very interesting' US response within days
'US ready, willing to mediate': Trump on India-China border standoff
India News: President Donald Trump on Wednesday took to Twitter and said, "We have informed both India and China that the United States is ready, willing and able
Keeping Jurors Six Feet Apart Is a Challenge for Courts to Reopen
As the world’s courthouses prepare to reopen, many are installing Plexiglass “sneeze barriers” and instituting face-mask requirements for litigants and court staff. But one especially vexing problem remains: how to bring back the jury and where to put them.
COVID-19: FG to roll out policy on schools reopening
The Presidential Task Force (PTF) on the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic has assured Nigerians that plans for safe reopening of...
US troop strength in Afghanistan down to close to 8,600 ahead of schedule: sources
A key provision of agreement with Taliban involved a US commitment to reduce its military footprint in Afghanistan
FG dismisses claim of schools resuming on June 8
Minister of State for Education, Chukwuemeka Nwajiuba, has dismissed reports that schools nationwide will be reopened for academic activities on Monday, June 8. Chukwuemeka Nwajiuba who spoke at the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 today May
Schools will reopen at a “safe time”, says FG
Nigerian Government on Wednesday said schools across the nation will be reopened by at a safe time while it will soon roll out guidelines for the reopening. “The Presidential Task Force wishes to use the occasion of this celebration to congratulate our children and assure them, their parents and all stakeholders alike that all hands […]
Amtrak Plans Deep Workforce Cuts Ahead of Slow Pandemic Recovery
Amtrak projects ridership will return to just half of 2019 levels in its upcoming fiscal year beginning in October, Amtrak Chief Executive Officer William Flynn said in a memo to employees.
Here Are All the Drive-In Concerts Happening Due to Social Distancing
Billboard has rounded up a list of drive-in concerts that are happening across the country due to social distancing guidelines borne from the pandemic.
PMC health dept reels from medical staff crunch as more than 50% posts not filled
With permanent recruitments stuck at GB level, not many docs want temporary posts; flu OPD staff deployed in maternity ward
Irish Times view on Europe’s relations with China: Into the East Asian century
China has deployed a twin-track strategy of soft and hard-power diplomacy
EU readies trillion-euro aid plan as virus hammers Latin America
A one-trillion-euro recovery plan to get Europe back on its feet after the devastation wreaked by the coronavirus pandemic was set to be unveiled Wednesday.
I'm A Celebrity bosses 'in crisis talks over future of show' due to coronavirus
The chances of I'm A Celebrity returning to screens this winter are being discussed as restrictions imposed by the coronavirus pandemic as quarantine issues could affect show
Covid-19: Most viruses, other germs do not spread easily on flights, says report
As a result of coronavirus pandemic, air traffic inside the US has come to a near halt. Air traffic is said to be down to about 90 per cent.
White House Press Secretary Dismisses President's Tweets: Murder Suggestion Wasn't 'Original Trump Thought'
"Joe Scarborough himself can answer" questions about the aide who died while serving on his staff, says Kayleigh McEnany
Passenger on Delhi-Ludhiana Air India flight tests positive for coronavirus, 40 others quarantined
A passenger on a Delhi-Ludhiana Air India flight on Tuesday tested positive for coronavirus. Air India has said 36 passengers and 4 crew members have been quarantined in Punjab.
Rappler Talk: Johanna Son on how Thailand contained the coronavirus
On Wednesday, May 27, Rappler editor-at-large Marites Vitug talks to journalist Johanna Son to discuss what other countries can learn from Thailand
After SEBI's push, companies report financial impact of coronavirus lockdown
SEBI had earlier asked listed companies to disclose to investors and stakeholders the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on their businesses
Black, Asian and minority ethnic people are 54% more likely to be fined under coronavirus lockdown rules than white people, police figures reveal
It has been revealed that black, Asian and minority ethnic people in England are 54 per cent more likely to be fined than white people under the coronavirus laws.
Energy group urging people to help environment after Covid-19 crisis
An energy group from Montgomery has urged people to consider life after coronavirus, and its impacts on the environment.
Putin says worst-case coronavirus scenario in Moscow averted as lockdown unwinds
President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday that Moscow, the epicentre of Russia's coronavirus outbreak, had succeeded in preventing what he called worst-case scenarios as the city announced it would ease tough lockdown measures within days. Speaking to Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin, an ally, by video
South Korea reports biggest spike in coronavirus cases in 49 days
South Korea reported the highest daily number of new coronavirus cases in 49 days on Wednesday, as one of the country's largest e-commerce companies battled an outbreak linked to a now-closed logistics facility.
EU proposing £670bn recovery fund in response to pandemic crisis
Paolo Gentiloni’s announcement came amid divisions in the bloc.
EU proposing €750bn recovery fund in response to pandemic crisis
Paolo Gentiloni’s announcement came amid divisions in the bloc.
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RBC profit falls 54% as loan-loss provisions spike amid COVID-19 pandemic
Canada’s biggest bank set aside $2.83-billion in provisions for credit losses, up 558 per cent from $426-million a year ago
Cruise ship testing reveals a lot more people had coronavirus without symptoms
104 out of 128 people who tested positive were asymptomatic.
COVID-19: Travellers take note! Most viruses, other germs do not spread easily on flights, says CDC
The CDC guidelines do not recommend following social distancing inside a plane between two passengers or keeping the middle seat unoccupied.
Trump offers to mediate in India-China frontier showdown
WASHINGTON, May 27 — US President Donald Trump offered today to mediate in what he called a “raging” border showdown between India and China in the Himalayas. Trump’s offer came after Indian defence sources said hundreds of Chinese troops had moved into a disputed zone along their 3,500...
More than 450 deaths across Tayside and Fife now linked to coronavirus
More than 450 Tayside and Fife deaths have now been linked to coronavirus since the beginning of the pandemic.
Exeter City players and staff undergo testing for coronavirus
First step taken towards Grecians' League Two play-off matches
Jose Mourinho reveals how transfer window will change due to coronavirus crisis
The Portuguese coach has suggested the summer window will be extended this year.
Wealthy parents are paying to have their kids homeschooled by professionals for up to 5 hours a day, and it shows how the pandemic is widening the gaps in America's education system
Afraid that COVID-19 school shutdowns will make their kids fall behind, some rich parents are paying up to $60 an hour for professional homeschooling.
Fauci: Nominating conventions may be able to go on as planned
Anthony Fauci, a top member of President Trump’s coronavirus task force, said Wednesday that it’s possible the party nominating conventions will be able to go on as planned in August if the
As coronavirus 'storm cloud' gathers, black church in Missouri braces for mourning
(Reuters) - When Traci Blackmon, the senior pastor for a predominantly black church in the suburbs of St. Louis, Missouri, is finally able to open the doors for service again, one of her main concerns is the collective sorrow her congregation will experience.
Number of people who have died in UK after testing positive for coronavirus hits 37,460
The death toll has increased by 412 in the last 24 hours according to the latest Department of Health figures
European Commissions unveils €750-billion recovery plan
The European Commission proposed a €750-billion aid package to help Europe’s economic recovery from the fallout of the coronavirus pandemic on Wednesday
The coronavirus crisis will be 'hugely beneficial' to Amazon and other tech giants, billionaire investor Bill Ackman said, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - To the extent that investors are driving up stocks to reflect tech's bright prospects, the market "doesn't seem wrong to me," Ackman said.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Fauci says second wave of coronavirus infections is 'not inevitable': 'We can prevent this'
Anthony Fauci, the nation's top expert on infectious diseases, said Wednesday that a second wave of coronavirus infections is "not inevitable" if people are vigilant about proper mitigation efforts.
How to change or cancel cruise reservations as coronavirus continues to ravage the industry
Cruise companies like Royal Caribbean and Carnival are changing their cancellation, rebooking, and refunding policies amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Elbit Systems Firing On All Cylinders
The military defense industry is one of the essential industries during crises but Elbit's sentiment and fundamentals are strong offering a safe investment espe
Chyawanprash sales jump 4 times due to coronavirus, says Dabur; key takeaways from Q4 results
As the coronavirus pandemic hit billions of lives, consumers’ renewed focus on immunity boosting and healthcare brands has led to FMCG major Dabur witnessing an exponential growth in the sales of its chyawanprash range.
Coronavirus in Oklahoma: 'Live From Cains' to feature Paul Benjaman, Jesse Aycock and Beau Roberson tonight
During this “Live From Cain’s: Session,” hosted at www.facebook.com/cainsballroom, fans will be treated to a behind-the-scenes peek at the Cain’s Ballroom, including spaces normally unavailable to the general public.
Zimbabwe's coronavirus cases double in a day to 132: government
HARARE (Reuters) - The number of coronavirus cases in Zimbabwe has more than doubled to 132 over the past 24 hours, a government spokesman said on Wednesday.
Dolly Parton Shares Some Positivity In New Song ‘When Life Is Good Again’ About Coronavirus
Dolly Parton is bringing some positivity to the world amid the coronavirus pandemic. The country music icon, 74, debuted the new track "When Life Is Good Again" on Wednesday, all about the coronavirus pandemic. Parton's moving lyrics, which she wrote during her own self-isolation period, speak directly to the world under quarantine, as she promises…
How Camille Kostek keeps busy amid pandemic: Rob Gronkowski meals, acting role
Chef Camille Kostek has got a full plate these days. On Tuesday, the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit stunner gave fans a peek at her quarantine with boyfriend Rob Gronkowski, with the Buccaneers tight end
Google finds Indian hack-for-hire firms exploiting coronavirus fears via spearphishing schemes
Hack-for-hire firms in India are impersonating the World Health Organization in spearphishing emails, according to Google’s Threat Analysis Group research.
Coronavirus | 20,000 women from SHGs to be trained in Odisha
Mission Shakti has been started to check community spread of the infection.
Vulnerable people shielding from coronavirus see incomes slide, charity warns
Citizens Advice research revealed 41% of people in the shielded group said they have lost at least 20% of their income since the outbreak began.
Vulnerable people shielding from coronavirus see incomes slide, charity warns
Citizens Advice research revealed 41% of people in the shielded group said they have lost at least 20% of their income since the outbreak began.
Total coronavirus cases in Gulf Arab states surpass 200,000, tally shows
DUBAI, May 28 — The number of coronavirus cases in the six Gulf Arab states doubled in less than a month to surpass 200,000 yesterday, according to a Reuters' tally, at a time the region's two biggest economies move to resume activity. Coronavirus infections in the energy producing region, which...
America to face the hardest job losses due to pandemic, ILO says
The Americas will bear the brunt of an estimated 305 million job losses that the COVID-19 pandemic will cause worldwide between April and June, the International Labour Organisation (ILO) said on Wednesday.
Trump offers to mediate 'raging' India-China border dispute
The standoff was triggered by India’s construction of roads and air strips in the region
Coronavirus couples risk meeting to see if sparks fly in person
Singles have been forced to get creative with dating during the pandemic.
Google highlights Indian 'hack-for-hire' companies in new TAG report | ZDNet
Google also discloses seven coordinated political influence campaigns that took place on its platforms during Q1 2020.
Peter Andre fears wife Emily will catch coronavirus as she battles on frontline
Peter has launched a new reality show during lockdown.
Copying, cheating in exam like plague and pandemic, can ruin education system: HC
The student, in her plea, had said she appeared in all the exams, but in the 'International Trade' exam held on December 3, 2019, she got late due to traffic and inadvertently carried some notes in her stationery pouch.
The right's 'rule of law' hypocrisy
The same right-wing movement that cheers President Trump's draconian immigration crackdowns in the name of enforcing the "rule of law" is now in full defiance mode against the lockdowns in the name of freedom
In Mideast, religion looms large in corona 'infodemic'
"At times of inexplicable crisis and conflict, people revert to their cultural myths and convictions to make sense of what is going on."
Airdrie MP raises furlough scheme concerns with Prime Minister
Virtual contribution to PMQs highlights problems being faced by Neil Gray's constituents
Stormont infrastructure minister joins calls for Cummings to go
Nichola Mallon said the recent actions by the Prime Minister’s top adviser have ’caused great anger’.
Stormont infrastructure minister joins calls for Cummings to go
Nichola Mallon said the recent actions by the Prime Minister’s top adviser have ’caused great anger’.
Stormont infrastructure minister joins calls for Cummings to go
Nichola Mallon said the recent actions by the Prime Minister’s top adviser have ’caused great anger’.
Pentagon draws up plans to pull US troops out of Afghanistan by election
President Trump will be briefed by senior Pentagon officials in the coming days on plans for pulling all US troops out of Afghanistan by the November election, according to multiple reports. The
Tulsi Gabbard drops defamation suit against Hillary Clinton
Former presidential contender Tulsi Gabbard dropped her defamation lawsuit against Hillary Clinton on Wednesday, saying the COVID-19 pandemic and 2020 presidential election are more important than her
WHO creates foundation to tap new funding sources
World Health Organization Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus announced on Wednesday the creation of a foundation that will enable it to tap new sources of funding, including the general public.
MPA, NATO Ask Congress for Temporary Liability Relief as Businesses Reopen
The letter, sent by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and signed by over 200 trade and business groups, calls for Congress "to quickly enact temporary and targeted liability relief legislation related to the COVID-19 pandemic."
Zambian health minister tests positive for Covid-19
He becomes the minister to come out publicly.
Pelosi dismissive of holding national party conventions with ‘tens of thousands’ of people this summer
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi dismissed the idea of holding in-person political conventions over the summer to officially nominate presidential candidates, though her party has yet to come to a decision on the matter.
'A duty to get involved': Calgary police investigate Chinese consulate vandalism
Members of the city's Chinese community say they are working with authorities after a building in downtown Calgary was defaced with a hateful message.
Divided Opp still failing in its duty
The bottomline is that while the BJP has chalked out its agenda, the Opposition is still stumbling about Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be completing the first year of his second term in office on May 30. While critics are discussing the Modi Government’s report card, it makes one think about
Coronavirus: Saudi Arabia announces reopening of mosques
The Saudi Press Agency published a statement
Bossie, Lewandowski warned Trump he was in trouble in 2020: report
Two top advisers to President Trump’s 2016 campaign warned him about his shaky standing in several key battlegrounds in the 2020 race, provoking the White House to fly in state directors from Arizona
Head of Italy's Lombardy region given police escort as COVID anger mounts
The governor of Lombardy, the northern region at the epicentre of Italy's coronavirus outbreak, said on Wednesday that he had been given a police escort after growing criticism of his administration's handling of the crisis. Lombardy, Italy's richest and most populous region and the motor
Apec senior officials discuss possible platform for info sharing on Covid-19
KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 — The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) Senior Officials’ Meeting (SOM) today discussed on how to formulate a possible coordinated approach to collecting and sharing information on policies and measures regarding Covid-19 and its economic effects. In his welcoming...
Times Square billboards to go dark in support of struggling businesses
More than 100 million pixels will be darkened at 9 p.m. at 46th Street and Broadway and the corner of 47th Street and Seventh Avenue to send a message that more federal support is needed.
COVID-19: Cyprus to pay medical bill if tourists catch virus
Cyprus hopes to attract tourists after its coronavirus lockdown by paying the medical costs of anyone who tests positive for COVID-19 while holidaying on the island, officials said Wednesday. Th...
Boris Johnson denies any plan to move NHS Covid-19 patients into care homes
Mr Johnson denied there had been a ‘concerted effort to move people out of NHS beds into care homes’.
Boris Johnson denies any plan to move NHS Covid-19 patients into care homes
Mr Johnson denied there had been a ‘concerted effort to move people out of NHS beds into care homes’.
Boris Johnson denies any plan to move NHS Covid-19 patients into care homes
Mr Johnson denied there had been a ‘concerted effort to move people out of NHS beds into care homes’.
Trump tweet throws House surveillance debate into chaos
“I hope all Republican House Members vote NO on FISA,” the president wrote.
Sri Lankan leader representing people of Indian origin passes away
Armugam Thondaman, a former minister who played a vital role in Sri Lanka's citizenship for the Indian-origin people working in the tea plantations in the country in the mid 1980s, has died. He was
Mask as Symbol
Conventional wisdom and the balance of the public health community seems to have come round decisively in favor of masks...
‘Too much venom’: Lombardy governor reveals reasons for police escort
The governor of Lombardy, the northern region at the epicentre of Italy's coronavirus outbreak, says he has been given a police escort after growing
Trump Should Open America’s Doors to Hong Kong’s Citizens
U.S. policy should focus on punishing the Chinese Communist Party.
Twitter fact-checks Donald Trump for the first time
Mail boxes will be robbed, ballots will be forged & even illegally printed out & fraudulently signed, the U.S. President tweeted, singling out the Governor of California.
A Year of Jagan - Going the Hugo Chavez way?
In his hurry to score political points Jagan as CM is announcing schemes and issuing GOs which are either questioned or struck down by the High Court. - Duggaraju Srinivasa Rao
How Australia is Balancing Between Economic Reliance on China and Total Strategic Dependence on US
Following in the footsteps of Washington, Australia is ramping up tensions with Beijing despite its huge economic dependence on China, say Professor Alexander Gillespie...
Taiwan president pledges humanitarian relief for Hong Kongers
Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen on Wednesday pledged to draw up a plan to give humanitarian relief to people involved in pro-democracy protests in Taiwan'
New Yorkers disapprove of Gov. Cuomo’s handling of nursing homes: poll
Gov. Andrew Cuomo is taking a hit over his administration’s handling of nursing homes amid the coronavirus pandemic, according to a new poll released Wednesday. The number of New Yorkers who
State-owned Chinese company bids to build second UK nuclear plant
The company is blacklisted in the US and its application has created more headaches for UK PM Boris Johnson.
Energy investment on pace for record decline, IEA analysis says
May 27 (UPI) -- Global energy investment could sink to its lowest level in history due to fallout from the coronavirus pandemic, the International Energy Agency said in an annual report Wednesday.
No new COVID-19 patient in New Zealand for five days
Prime Minister Ardern expects plan for safe travel with Australia in June
Ex-Watergate prosecutors say judge has legal duty to review facts in Flynn case
Sixteen former Watergate prosecutors on Wednesday said U.S. District Judge Emmet Sullivan should be allowed to review all the facts before deciding whether to grant a Justice Department request to drop the criminal case against President Donald Trump's former national security adviser Michael Flynn
China's Takes U-turn, Says Covid-19 Virus Had 'Multiple Origins'
A newspaper of China wrote on Wednesday, "Chinese scientists have discovered a novel coronavirus clade that is different from that shared among patients connected to the Huanan seafood market in Wuhan, which provides new evidence that the market may not be the origin of the virus that caused the pandemic."
PDP reacts to hostilities between President Buhari's cabinet members
PDP in a statement on Tuesday, May 26, signed by its spokesperson, Kola Ologbodiyan, stated that the Buhari-led government has become disorganised and chaotic.
Chaos rocks Ministry of Health over new Coronavirus cases
The Ministry of Health and Child Care is involved in a last minute effort to clean its image after there was a sharp increase of Coronavirus cases in the countr...
Himachal BJP Chief's Resignation Proves Corruption Allegations: Congress
The Congress claimed on Wednesday that Himachal Pradesh BJP president Rajeev Bindal's resignation showed that the corruption allegations in the Health Department were true.
Florida's Disney, SeaWorld parks to reopen within weeks
May 27 (UPI) -- The Walt Disney Company and SeaWorld announced plans Wednesday to reopen their Florida theme parks over the next two months.
Thiessen rips Obama administration over FISA debacle: FBI abuses have 'damaged a vital institution'
Fox News contributor and Washington Post columnist Marc Thiessen said Wednesday that the Obama administration's abuse of law enforcement surveillance tools to undermine President Trump have hurt a "vital institution we need to keep this country safe."
Donald Trump offers to calm tensions between India and China
The countries are in a bitter stand-off in the remote Ladakh region.
COVID-19 here to stay till 2021: Health experts
COVID-19 here to stay till 2021: Health experts. Coronavirus is a '12-18 months' problem and the world is not going to be free of this till 2021, says Professor Ashish Jha.
Calling on divine intervention: Sunday to mark Day of Prayer against COVID-19
The president said as South Africa moved to level 3 lockdown, we needed all the help we could get and that included divine intervention.
CNN's Cooper on Trump's Scarborough Tweets: 'He Is Just a Little Man, Despite His Girth and Size'
Tuesday on CNN, host Anderson Cooper criticized President Donald Trump for his messaging on masks and his tweets about MSNBC host Joe Scarborough. | Clips
Spike in South Korea virus cases shows perils of reopening
As Mediterranean beaches and Las Vegas casinos laid out plans to welcome tourists again, South Korea announced a spike in new infections Wednesday and considered reimposing social distancing restrictions, revealing the setbacks ahead for others on the road to reopening.
India-China border: No change in Ladakh, military brass brief PM and Rajnath
The military brass is learnt to have apprised the Prime Minister about the evolving situation in eastern Ladakh though officials maintained that the meeting was pre-scheduled and reforms in the armed forces was on the agenda.
Mexico hits new virus record of over 500 deaths reported in a day
Mexico’s health department has reported 501 deaths from the coronavirus, a new one-day high and the first time the figure exceeded 500.
The shade of a giant tree provided an escape from the heat for some Delhi residents
India is wilting under a heatwave, with temperatures in places reaching 50 degrees Celsius (122 degrees Fahrenheit) and the capital enduring its hottest May day in nearly two decades. Scorching weather is a growing menace in the world's second-most populous nation, and the United Nations warned
South Korea reports 40 new coronavirus cases, biggest jump in nearly 50 days
More than 2 million high school juniors, middle school seniors, first and second graders and kindergarten students were expected to return to school on Wednesday.
GOP Gov. DeWine Urges People To Wear Masks: ‘This Is About Loving Your Fellow Human Being’
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine (R) pointed out on Tuesday night that wearing a mask during the COVID-19 pandemic is a...
We did not coerce government into allowing places of worship to open - SACC
The South African Council of Churches has rubbished claims that it coerced the government into allowing places of worship to reopen under Level 3 of the Covid-19 lockdown.
Key questions on the coronavirus test-and-trace system announced by PM
The system is aimed at identifying people who may have been exposed to coronavirus and getting them to isolate rather than risk spreading the disease.
Twitter's Trump 'Fact Check' Does Not Disclose Company Partnered with Groups Pushing Mail-In Ballots
Twitter for the first time put a fact-check label on tweets from President Trump, using the controversial tactic on messages that...
COVID-19: EU aims to back struggling south with fiscal shock and awe
Blueprint will form central plank of EU’s response to coronavirus pandemic’s impact
Key questions on the coronavirus test-and-trace system announced by PM
The system is aimed at identifying people who may have been exposed to coronavirus and getting them to isolate rather than risk spreading the disease.
SpaceX Crewed Mission Postponed Due To Bad Weather Just Before Launch
SpaceX's landmark launch to the International Space Station was postponed Wednesday due to poor weather with around 20 minutes to go until takeoff.
Telangana government undecided on opening of hotels
The Telangana government is still undecided on whether or not to permit opening of restaurants in the State though the hoteliers say that they would ensure social distancing norms
India under Narendra Modi can’t be threatened: Ravi Shankar Prasad on China face-off | India News
NEW DELHI: Union Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad on Wednesday said that “no one can threaten Narendra Modi government’’ in … India under Narendra Modi can’t be threatened: Ravi Shankar Prasad on China face-off | India News Read More »
Bangladesh hospital fire kills five COVID-19 patients
Five people were killed in a top Bangladesh hospital on Thursday after a fire swept through a makeshift coronavirus isolation unit, officials said. The blaze occurred in Dhaka
Coronavirus | Hong Kong high school students go back to class
Hundreds of secondary schools opened their doors on Wednesday for senior students, the first classes in the state sector since late January.
Delhi Police to file 15 chargesheets against 294 foreign nationals in Tablighi Jamaat case
Delhi Police will file 15 charge-sheets against 294 foreign nationals, in Saket court today, in connection with the Tablighi Jamaat congregation at Markaz in Nizamuddin area, police officials said on Wednesday.
Lending a Hand: Pornhub Donating to 10 Charities to Mark 10 Million Followers on Instagram
The world's biggest porn site is also aiming to be the world's most generous one. Pornhub has cropped up since the start of the pandemic, donating to coronavirus...
Dozens of Sri Lankans from Kuwait test positive for coronavirus
Nearly 160 Sri Lankans repatriated from Kuwait last week have tested positive for coronavirus and one returnee has died, officials said Wednesday, with concern mounting about imported infections just as the nation eases its lockdown.
It looks like Amy Cooper, the white woman in the viral Central Park video, is a liberal. That's important
On Monday around 8am, a white woman named Amy Cooper was walking her dog unleashed in a protected area of New York City’s Central Park, a wooded space called The Ramble.
Italy: 96% of Coronavirus Fatalities Had Other Chronic Illnesses
The overwhelming majority of deaths with coronavirus in Italy have occurred in the presence of two or more serious chronic illnesses.
Dozens of Sri Lankans from Kuwait test positive for coronavirus
Nearly 160 Sri Lankans repatriated from Kuwait last week have tested positive for coronavirus and one returnee has died, officials said.
The Trump Administration’s War on Huawei Could Hurt These 3 Stocks
TSMC and two other tech giants could become collateral damage in the tech war.
Chinese researchers debunk theory that COVID-19 originated from Wuhan wet market
Wuhan, Chinese researchers have debunked widely reported view that deadly COVID-19 virus originated from a wet market selling live animals.
As Covid-19 cases cross 1.5 lakh, officials take solace in low fatality rate
Maharashtra's rising numbers continue to worry the nation.
Every learner will be given two masks – coronavirus plans for South African schools detailed
Minister of Basic Education Angie Motshekga has detailed some of her department’s plans to provide personal protective equipment to learners who return to school on 1 June.
Greece and Egypt talk tourism in post-pandemic era
Greece’s Tourism minister Harry Theoharis spoke with his Egyptian counterpart on Monday, where they discussed closer tourism collaboration in the
Panama to relax coronavirus measures in second stage of re-opening
PANAMA CITY (Reuters) - The Panama government said on Tuesday that in June it will start to relax some measures imposed to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus, permitting sectors such as construction, nonmetallic mining and pharmaceuticals to resume operations.
Panama to relax coronavirus measures in 2nd stage of re-opening
PANAMA CITY — The Panama government said on Tuesday that in June it will start to relax some measures imposed to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus, permitting sectors such as construction, nonmetallic mining and pharmaceuticals to resume operations.
Panama to relax coronavirus measures in second stage of re-opening
PANAMA CITY – The Panama government said on Tuesday that in June it will start to relax some measures imposed to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus, permitting sectors such as construction, nonmetallic mining and pharmaceuticals to resume operations.
Twitter labels Trump's tweets as misleading, US President hits back
Twitter's decision is likely to raise further questions about its willingness to consistently apply the label to other Trump's tweets
Saudi public sector employees will return to work starting May 31
Saudi public sector employees will start returning to work gradually as of Sunday May 31, after more than two months of suspension amid strict measures to help curb the novel coronavirus outbreak.
DeVos Would Send Millions of Federal Dollars to Private Schools
Secretary of Education Secretary Betsy DeVos is planning to funnel tens of millions of dollars of federal coronavirus aid to private schools, most of which have religious affiliations.
Donald Trump has built just THREE MILES of entirely new border wall where no barrier existed before, Department of Homeland Security reveals
President Trump has built just three miles of primary wall on the U.S.- Mexico border where no barrier existed before, a new report from Customs and Border Protection said.
Coronavirus: Two more Covid-19 deaths recorded in Northern Ireland
A further two people who tested positive for coronavirus have died, according to the Department of Health.
'Big Action to Follow': Donald Trump Threatens Twitter After it Adds Fact-Check Warnings to US President's Tweets
After Twitter conducted a fact check for the first time and tagged US President Donald Trump's tweets as 'potentially misleading information', latter threatens to take 'big action' against the micro-blogging site
Boris Johnson says UK did not have capacity for test, track and trace ready
The Prime Minister told MPs the country had not learned the lessons of past pandemics.
Adesina hits back over graft accusations, vows to continue working
The president of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Akinwumi Adesina, hit back on Wednesday at accusations of corruption.
Coronavirus | Kerala reports three ‘community’ cases
Fatalities in south continue with six deaths in Telangana, three in Karnataka and one in A.P.
Putrajaya defends detention of illegal immigrants during COVID-19 pandemic
PUTRAJAYA: The Malaysian government has defended its decision to detain illegal immigrants amid the COVID-19 pandemic, adding that they cannot be ...
African Development Bank chief hits back over graft accusations
The president of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Akinwumi Adesina, hit back on Wednesday at accusations of corruption and vowed to continue working. In a press statement, Adesina slammed "unprecedented attempts by some to tarnish my reputation" and declared "I will... continue to
Coronavirus | France to stop use of hydroxychloroquinefor COVID-19 treatment
Belgium’s medicine agency warned against using the drug to treat the virus any more except within ongoing clinical registered trials.
Trump's firing of watchdogs must be checked
Senate Republicans should join with House Democrats in holding hearings that probe why the President fired four inspectors-general over the past two months.
When Will Schools, Colleges Reopen? Read Government's Plan Here
"No such decision taken by MHA. All Educational institutions are still prohibited to open, throughout the country (sic)," the spokesperson tweeted.
Trump hints at action against China over Hong Kong security law
US President Donald Trump has indicated that the United States was working on a strong response to China's planned national security legislation for Hong Kong, which would be announced before the end of the week.
Lawsuit: Ultra refuses refunds for canceled music festival
Two men are suing organizers of Ultra Music Festival, claiming they were denied refunds after the the three-day electronic dance music festival in Miami was canceled in March because of the coronaviru
Business will be the loser in the US-China fight
Both nations are indispensable, so companies face a two-track world
Twitter flags Trump's tweets for misinformation and false claims for the first time
President Trump established a direct relation between mail-in ballots and rigged elections. Consequently, Twitter went on to flag those tweets as false claims, and Trump responded strongly to it.
Boeing set to announce significant US job cuts this week: Union
In April, Boeing chief executive Dave Calhoun said the company had “begun taking action to lower our number of employees by roughly 10 percent".
Japan approves fresh $1.1 trillion stimulus to combat coronavirus pain
The record stimulus of 117 trillion yen, which will be funded partly by a second extra budget, followed another 117 trillion yen package rolled out last month.
Covid-19: Worried teachers petition govt over schools re-opening
Seven teachers’ unions yesterday petitioned Primary and Secondary Education minister Cain Mathema to stop the re-opening of schools until COVID-19 is effectively contained.
School reopening: FG considers morning, afternoon classes
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COVID-19 slowing down railway projects - Amaechi
Rotimi Amaechi, Nigeria's minister of transportation, has expressed worry over the effects of the coronavirus pandemic on Nigeria's existing railway projects.
Trump Russia Probe Congress
Former Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein will testify next week at a Senate committee hearing on the Justice Department's Russia investigation, the committee chairman said Wednesday. The session Wednesday before the Senate Judiciary Committee is the first in a series of planned oversight hearings
PTF team reports low testing capacity, inadequate personnel in Cross River - Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics
Findings from the Presidential Task Force team’s visit to Cross River state shows that the state has low capacity to test for COVID-19.
Bipartisan opposition leaves surveillance bill in doubt
Legislation extending surveillance authorities that the FBI sees as vital in fighting terrorism was thrown into doubt as President Donald Trump threatened a veto and Republican leaders and top liberal Democrats said they would oppose it. House Democratic leaders abruptly adjourned without considering
Lawsuit over festival refunds
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Govt amends norms; companys' contribution to PM Cares Fund to qualify as CSR expenditure
India Business News: The government has amended the norms whereby contributions by corporates to the PM CARES Fund will qualify as corporate social responsibility (CSR) sp
Nolte: That Time Team Obama Accused Romney of Killing a Woman
In a 2012 campaign ad, Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney was accused of killing a woman.
FG considers morning, afternoon classes in reopening of schools
Amid coronavirus pandemic, the federal government says it is considering morning, afternoon classes over school reopening. This was disclosed by Emeka Nwajiuba.
PDP lashes Pantami, Dabiri-Erewa over face-off - The Nation Nigeria
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Tulsi Gabbard drops defamation suit against Hillary Clinton
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Govt amends norms; companys’ contribution to PM Cares Fund to qualify as CSR expenditure
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Lawsuit: Ultra refuses refunds for cancelled music festival
MIAMI - Two men are suing organizers of Ultra Music Festival, claiming they were denied refunds after the the three-day electronic dance music festival in M
Lawsuit: Ultra refuses refunds for cancelled music festival
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Bipartisan opposition leaves surveillance bill in doubt
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Trump sounds warning over Hong Kong’s future
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Explained: Why Donald Trump wants the US to exit the Open Skies Treaty
The exit from the Open Skies Treaty is the most recent example of important pacts Washington has stepped away from during the Trump presidency, including the Paris Agreement and the Iran nuclear deal.
Eddie Kenzo petitions Parliament for evacuation from Ivory Coast
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Trump wades into India-China dispute with tweet to arbitrate
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JUDITH FEBRUARY: Ramaphosa has undone the past 2 months of sacrifice & hardship
With the announcement that religious gatherings may resume, President Ramaphosa has undermined his government’s cause and the price will be all of ours to pay, writes Judith February.
Scot traffic wardens swap issuing parking tickets for delivering vital coronavirus supplies
Rick and Nicola Stephens are delivering vital supplies such as food and medicine to at-risk households using their van.
Trump faces backlash for celebrating layoffs at The Atlantic, calling it 'Great News'
President Trump is facing intense backlash for celebrating the recent layoffs that took place at the liberal magazine The Atlantic.
Coronavirus in Ballarat: Parents confused over playgrounds reopening
People were spotted using the new outdoor gym equipment on Wednesday morning
Germany clamps down on SINGING over coronavirus fears: Choirs are silenced and hymns banned at church services after warnings that it spreads infectious droplets
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ICTU warns against 'cliff edge' removal of COVID-19 payments
The head of the Irish Congress of Trade Unions (ICTU) says income supports, such as COVID-19 pay...
Violent thug strangled his ex-partner, threatened to burn her house down and crashed her car... then told police he would infect them with coronavirus
Ryan Renshaw also told police he would spit on them and infect them with coronavirus when he was found hiding in a cupboard in his “drug den” flat
How NASA’s astronauts became SpaceX’s customers | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
It took work across three presidencies, those of George W. Bush, Barack Obama and Donald Trump, but the United States is at last prepared once again, after nearly a decade, to launch American astronauts into orbit from American soil on an American-built rocket.
The coronavirus and the US Jewish community: Setbacks, strategies, and the silver lining - Radio
What is Israel's role toward the Jewish community in light of the crisis, and what opportunities lie ahead?
Gary Murphy column: European Tour stars ready for some rounds in the 80s
The Tour is reportedly going back to the future with a five week festival plan
The price of Twitter’s ‘fact-check’ on President Trump
After President Trump’s fevered conspiracy tweets about Joe Scarborough’s former intern Lori Klausutis, her widower, T.J. Klausutis, begged the company to delete them. It was a heartbreaking plea
Coronavirus: Carrefour launches ‘click and collect’ service in the UAE
Online customers can now collect their orders from select locations
Trump rages at Twitter after social network fact-checks tweet
Twitter on Tuesday fact-checked tweets made by US President Donald Trump regarding mail-in ballots. In the tweets, Trump dismisses the idea that in-mail ballots...
Footballers join calls against domestic violence amid lockdowns
Football players have added their voice to growing calls against the increase in domestic violence towards women and children that came in the wake of lockdown measures to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
Trump on Twitter mocks Biden for wearing a face mask
"I thought it was very unusual he had one on," the president said when asked about his tweet.
More than 300 arrested in Hong Kong amid renewed protests
Thousands take to streets to oppose Beijing-backed laws curtailing city’s freedoms
Banks go digital to maintain social distancing in post Covid world
Contactless services set to gain ground
Heartwarming moment police and pedestrian help a group of ducks cross the road
A video has emerged on social in which a group of ducks could be seen crossing the road with the help of police and pedestrians. The video generated reactions.
Wall Street Journal: Trump 'smear' about Scarborough staffer death is 'same sort of trash' as Steele dossier
The Wall Street Journal compared President Trump's accusations that Joe Scarborough committed murder to the Steele dossier.
Disney, SeaWorld announce plans for Florida parks to reopen
Disney World's reopening plan was approved Wednesday by Orange County, Fla. officials, clearing a hurdle to inviting people back in July.
Pandemic puts spotlight on digital inequality in Brazil | ZDNet
Issues such as lack of connectivity among the poorest populations have become evident during the crisis, according to new research.
Marine police impounds 11 boats on Lake Albert
Kikuube, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Marine police officers have impounded 11 boats from fishermen at Sebigoro landing site in Kikuube district. It is alleged that the boat owners had defied a night-time ban on fishing activities on Lake Albert in the districts of Hoima, Kagadi, Kikuube and Buliisa. At the time of the ban, …
Himachal BJP Chief Resigns Amid Health Corruption Scandal
Himachal Pradesh BJP chief Rajeev Bindal today resigned from his post "on the basis of moral grounds," a week after a senior state health official was arrested on corruption allegations.
Russian Jets Blocked US Plane in Unsafe Maneuvers Over Mediterranean, Navy Says
It was the third time in two months that Russian aircraft have intercepted Navy aircraft in the Sixth Fleet of operations.
Activists raise alarms over coronavirus litter along French coast
PARIS — Soggy, algae-caked surgical masks resting on the seabed. Soiled, waterlogged rubber gloves, waving eerily beneath the Mediterranean waves. A French environmental group is finding this
United Spirits Q4 results: Net profit plummets 81% to Rs 24 crore
The maker of McDowell's whiskey said underlying net sales declined 11.08% to Rs 6426.4 crore.
#Gimme5 challenge launched by Suffolk Dog Day organisers after event is cancelled by coronavirus
The organisers of the much-loved Suffolk Dog Day have started a new social media challenge after the planned annual event fell victim to the coronavirus outbreak.
Coronavirus test, track and trace to launch across England tomorrow
The government scheme will see people notified to self isolate if they've been in contact with a confirmed case
Disney, SeaWorld announce plans for Florida parks to reopen
Disney World's reopening plan was approved Wednesday by Orange County, Fla. officials, clearing a hurdle to inviting people back in July.
Letters: Readers write about ease in restrictions, frontline workers and living in a pandemic
People write about community issues in the UAE
Walt Disney World Plans to Begin a Phased Reopening Starting in July
Orange County in Florida has approved plans of Walt Disney World Reopening in July after a presentation from the theme park's vice president.
Judge Napolitano: 'Twitter has freedom of speech just like you and I and the president himself'
Fox News senior judicial analyst Judge Andrew Napolitano told “America's Newsroom” Wednesday that President Trump is “right” that social media platforms show bias against conservatives, but added that as a private company, Twitter has the right to control speech on their platform.
Cheney Scolds Trump For Peddling False Conspiracy Theory About Scarborough
House Republican Conference Chair Liz Cheney (R-WY) urged President Donald Trump on Wednesday to stop tweeting about a debunked conspiracy...
CNN’s Dana Bash ridiculed for Joe Biden interview: 'So much for journalism'
CNN’s Dana Bash sat down with presumptive 2020 Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden on Tuesday in an interview that has been condemned by critics on both sides of the aisle.
New turbulence in high-stakes Lufthansa rescue drama
Coronavirus-stricken airline group Lufthansa wavered Wednesday on grabbing a nine-billion-euro ($9.9 billion) German state lifeline, throwing up new turbulence for a rescue that could decide the fate ...
Leftists Launch Dark Money Group to Hold Social Media ‘Accountable’
Leftists have launched a new dark money group called "Accountable Tech" aimed at "combating misinformation online."
Four more positive coronavirus tests in the Premier League across three clubs
There have now been 12 positive tests
Ford’s cop cars can now kill coronavirus with extreme heat
Ford is ready to bring the heat to the coronavirus fight. The automaker has developed a software update for some of its Explorer-based Police Interceptor Utility patrol vehicles that allows them to
Watch: CNBC Segment Explodes as Anchors Spar on Air Over Death Toll, 'Your Friend' Trump
Wednesday on CNBC's "Squawk Box," hosts Joe Kernen and Andrew Ross Sorkin battled over the stock market volatility amid the coronavirus pandemic. | Clips
EU Proposes €750bn Coronavirus Bailout as Popularity of Bloc Weakens
The European Commission has proposed a massive €750bn coronavirus bailout package as many across Europe have begun to question the EU itself.
Putin says worst-case coronavirus scenario in Moscow averted as lockdown unwinds
MOSCOW (Reuters) - President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday that Moscow, the epicentre of Russia’s coronavirus outbreak, had succeeded in preventing what he called worst-case scenarios as the city announced it would ease tough lockdown measures within days.
Gru and Minions urge handwashing, fun at home in new coronavirus public service announcement
(Reuters) - Gru and the popular yellow Minions from the animated “Despicable Me” movie franchise are urging people to keep their distance to help fight the spread of the novel coronavirus in a new public service announcement unveiled on Wednesday.
Vulnerable people shielding from coronavirus see incomes slide, charity warns
Citizens Advice research revealed 41% of people in the shielded group said they have lost at least 20% of their income since the outbreak began.
Victim in police encounter had started new life in Minnesota
Before he died after being pinned for minutes beneath a Minneapolis police officer's knee, George Floyd was suffering the same fate as millions of Americans during the coronavirus pandemic: out of work and looking for a new job.
Trump Will Sign Executive Order On Social Media After Lashing Out At Twitter
President Trump is set to sign an executive order on social media following his threat to shut down platforms after...
Coronavirus crisis: With US fatalities near 100K, country's death rate lower than much of Western Europe
The U.S. is on track this week to hit 100,000 deaths from the coronavirus pandemic, prompting criticism of the Trump administration’s handling of the outbreak.
The Future Of Online Dating After The Pandemic
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Liberals, NDP vote to waive normal Commons proceedings during pandemic
OTTAWA — New Democrats joined forces Tuesday with the governing Liberals to waive normal House of Commons proceedings for another four months during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Brazil daily virus deaths again top 1,000
The country now has confirmed a total of 24,512 deaths, according to health ministry figures.
Brazil leads daily virus deaths for fifth straight day
Brazil reported the highest daily COVID-19 death toll in the world Tuesday with 1,039 people killed, the fifth straight day the country has topped the list.
Hundreds more security forces sent to the Greek-Turkish border
The Armed Forces and the Hellenic Police are on full alert and vigilant after the new barrage of challenges from Turkey against Greece.
Twitter fact-checks Trump tweet for the first time
Twitter on Tuesday for the first time prompted readers to check the facts in tweets sent by U.S. President Donald Trump, warning that his claims ...
Covid-19: ‘Full lockdown damaging, will have a new world after the outbreak,’ says Rahul Gandhi
The former Congress president told two public health experts that the sooner India gets out of the lockdown, the better it will be.
Trump says Twitter is "stifling free speech" after it labels his tweets with fact-check warning
Yesterday saw Trump tweet that mail-in ballots would be forged, illegally printed, and signed. A follow-up Tweet claimed that anyone living in the state of California would get a ballot, and professionals would tell them how to vote, and for…
Brazil leads daily virus deaths for fifth straight day
Brazil reported the highest daily COVID-19 death toll in the world Tuesday with 1,039 people killed, the fifth straight day the country has topped the list.
SpaceX ready to launch NASA astronauts, back on home turf
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — A SpaceX rocket is ready to boost two NASA astronauts into orbit Wednesday, the first launch of Americans from the U.S. in nearly a decade. Liftoff is set for 4:33 p.m.
Twitter fact-checks Trump tweet for the first time
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Twitter on Tuesday for the first time prompted readers to check the facts in tweets sent by U.S. President Donald Trump, warning that his claims about mail-in ballots were false and had been debunked by fact checkers.
SpaceX Ready To Launch NASA Astronauts, Back On Home Turf
It's set to be the first launch of Americans from the U.S. in nearly a decade.
Virus apps expose tension between privacy and need for data
As more governments turn to tracing apps in the fight against the coronavirus, a deep-rooted tension between the need for public health information and privacy rights has been thrust into the spotlight.
Rural Economic Development Minister open to internet being a public utility to increase access
Rural Economic Development Minister Mayam Monsef says she is open to internet access being a public utility to increase rural access.
Government may need to pump $20 billion into coronavirus-hit state banks: Report
India Business News: India may need to inject up to Rs 1.5 lakh crore ($19.81 billion) into its state-owned lenders as their pile of soured assets is expected to double du
American virus deaths at 100,000: What does a number mean?
The fraught, freighted number of this particular American moment is a round one brimming with zeroes: 100,000. A hundred thousands. A thousand hundreds. Fiv
US says Russia sent jets to Libya 'mercenaries'
Russia urges peace talks as the US accuses it of meddling in the Libya conflict.
Truth About Reports of Rachel Ruto Fleeing From Karen Home
Further, the power couple had held special prayers for the Covid-19 pandemic at their Karen Home before...
Uddhav Thackeray holds meeting with key Maha Vikas Aghadi leaders | India News
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House to begin proxy voting; GOP sues to block historic change
May 27 (UPI) -- The House is set to begin a historic new proxy voting resolution on Wednesday that will let lawmakers cast votes for absent lawmakers, a prospect opposed by Republicans in the lower chamber.
WHO says the Americas are new COVID-19 epicenter as deaths surge in Latin America
The Americas have emerged as the new epicenter of the coronavirus pandemic, the World Health Organization (WHO) said in a Tuesday briefing, as a US study forecast deaths surging in Brazil and other Latin American countries through August.
As Trump offers to mediate between India and China, Beijing counsels restraint
India News: US President Donald Trump on Wednesday offered to "mediate" the border dispute between India and China, saying he was "ready, willing and able" to eas
South Korea sees biggest jump in virus cases in seven weeks
South Korea reported its biggest jump in coronavirus infections in seven weeks on Wednesday, driven by a fresh cluster at an e-commerce warehouse on Seoul's outskirts, as millions more pupils went back to school.
Iran changes tack in Iraqi politics after mastermind's assassination
BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Two diplomats are quietly leading Iran’s push to influence politics in Iraq, in a departure from the more blunt enforcement employed by Qassem Soleimani, a top commander slain in a U.S. air strike.
'Move on': Johnson tries to bury fracas over adviser's lockdown breach
The British PM stands by Dominic Cummings, telling MPs that sorting out the pandemic is more important than 'party political points'.
FG to release guidelines on school reopening - Boss Mustapha
Following lockdown of schools due to covid-19, FG has disclosed that it would soon roll out course of action for the reopening of these learning institutions.
FG to release guidelines on school reopening - Boss Mustapha
Following lockdown of schools due to covid-19, FG has disclosed that it would soon roll out course of action for the reopening of these learning institutions.
It’s compulsory to test for coronavirus – Speaker Oquaye cautions
The Speaker of Parliament, Reverend Professor Aaron Michael Oquaye, on Tuesday said it is mandatory for all Members of Parliament (MPs), journalists covering activities of the House, and staff to test for the COVID-19.
Omar tries to put house in order
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5 New Cases of Coronavirus reported in Meghalaya -
The coronavirus, which originated from China, has spread to every corner of the world today and India is also dealing
Twitter Adds Fact-Check to Trump Tweet for 1st Time
Trump condemned the action taken by Twitter and claimed the company was "interfering in the 2020 Presidential Election"
Koike to announce candidacy in June for Tokyo gubernatorial election
Tokyo Gov Yuriko Koike will announce her candidacy around June 10 for this summer's gubernatorial election in the capital, a source familiar with the situation said Wednesday. Koike, a former defense minister, became governor in 2016 without the backing of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's Liberal Democratic Party. But the party…
Jailed for corruption, French executive’s story of U.S. justice fuels Chinese distrust of Western courts
Book written by Frédéric Pierucci becomes bestseller in China, training tool on doing business in Western markets
Kindiki affirms loyalty to President, appeals for compensation for region
Kindiki also pleaded with the national government to complete stalled projects in the region.
Byford, Ex-Subway Chief in New York, Will Be London Transport Commissioner
Andy Byford, who quit after clashing repeatedly with New York’s governor, was credited with helping revive the subway.
Twitter, Facebook Win Appeal in Anticonservative-Bias Suit
A federal appeals court rejected claims that tech giants Twitter Inc., Facebook Inc., Apple Inc. and Alphabet Inc.’s Google conspired to suppress conservative views online.
Kelly Loeffler and 2 other senators are no longer being investigated for insider trading
Sen. Richard Burr remains under investigation after a search warrant was executed at his Washington, DC, residence.
Gold dips to two-week low on recovery hopes
By Brijesh Patel (Reuters) - Gold dropped to its lowest in two-weeks on Wednesday as hopes of quick economic recovery drove investors towards riskier assets, although U.S.-China tensions over Hong Kong put a floor under bullion prices. Spot gold was down 0.6% at $1,700.30 per ounce by 1223 GMT.
'Biden Center' at UPenn Under Fire over Financial Ties to China
The Biden Center at the University of Pennsylvania is under fire this week over its alleged failure to disclose millions of dollars in gifts from China. The center has allegedly failed to disclose $70 million in gifts from China since 2017.
US House Passes China Sanctions Bill Over Uighur Detentions, Measure Heads to Trump
The House of Representatives on Wednesday passed legislation calling for sanctions against Chinese officials for the detention and torture of Uighur Muslims in...
Nolte: Report Shows 43% of Coronavirus Deaths Are in Nursing Homes
An incredible 43 percent of coronavirus deaths occurred in nursing homes and assisted-living facilities (ALF), reports Forbes.
Donald Trump promises a 'very interesting' response to China's proposed crackdown on Hong Kong
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday warned that Hong Kong could lose its status as a global financial centre if a proposed Chinese crackdown goes ahead, and promised a "very interesting" US response within days. The Chinese legislation would ban secession, subversion, terrorism and foreign
Deliveroo faces another legal action over an alleged unfair dismissal of deliver rider | ZDNet
The Australian food delivery rider had worked with Deliveroo for three years before his contract was terminated.
1,500 scientists warn of third-level funding crisis
An open letter signed by 1,500 Irish scientists has warned of the funding crisis facing the country's third-level sector and called for the establishment of a government Department of Higher Education and Research, as a means of addressing it.
Football: China coach Li Tie wants discipline to improve fortunes
Coach Li Tie is taking a tough line with his players on and off the pitch as he attempts to rescue China's hopes of reaching the World Cup for ...
Gabbard Drops Lawsuit Against Hillary Clinton Over ‘Russian Asset’ Smear
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Richard Ali: 'There's a growing dictatorship of disinformation in Nigeria'
The coronavirus lockdown in Nigeria has let the genie out of the bottle, writer Richard Ali says. The ensuing rise in ethnic populism in the digital space has to be confronted by journalists and artists alike.
How locust swarms are tackled
An invasion by desert locusts has hit large swathes of India and Pakistan in the middle of pandemic.
Why the US hawks are now asking 'who lost Australia?'
Some Washington insiders worry that Australia has fallen into China's orbit. The reality is that any claim is fair game in America's political warfare.
Why the White House is now asking 'who lost Australia?'
Some Washington insiders worry that Australia is fallen into China's orbit. The reality is that any claim is fair game in America's political warfare.
China Crackdown on Hong Kong Threatens Global Order, EU Says
China’s efforts to tighten its grip on Hong Kong pose a threat to the rules-based international order, the European Union’s top diplomat said, calling on member states to respond with a “robust” message.
To get China to budge, India brings in its best 3
The Chinese had created similar problems during the Doklam issue and it was finally up to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's crack team to sort out the issue. With talks failing, it would now be up to National Security Advisor, Ajit Doval, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Chief of Defence Staff, General Bipin Raw
Pentagon's deputy inspector general resigns; latest in watchdog role to depart
The Defense Department's deputy inspector general resigned on Tuesday, more than a month after President Donald Trump removed him as the Pentagon's acting inspector general, becoming the latest official in a federal oversight role to depart.
Germany extends COVID-19 distancing rules to end of June
Germany has extended social distancing rules aimed at containing the spread of the coronavirus epidemic to June 29, Chancellor Angela Merkel's ...
‘Unassigned’ coronavirus cases near 3,000, rise as curbs on movement lifted
Cases in the unassigned category make up 2 per cent of the country's 1,45,380 cases of coronavirus infection as of Tuesday, and could potentially skew the case curves of several states
What The Average American Should Know About The SpaceX Crew Dragon Launch
Here are a few talking points to help you make sense of the SpaceX Crew Dragon mission - the historic first private manned mission to space.
'Mr. Trump is debasing his office': The famously conservative Wall Street Journal editorial board slammed the president for pushing a Joe Scarborough murder conspiracy theory
President Donald Trump has been pushing a debunked theory that the "Morning Joe" cohost was involved in the 2001 death of a congressional aide.
‘Mr. Trump is debasing his office’: The famously conservative Wall Street Journal editorial board slammed the president for pushing a Joe Scarborough murder conspiracy
The Wall Street Journal’s editorial board has come out against President Trump for pushing a conspiracy theory about MSNBC anchor Joe Scarborough.
'Mr. Trump is debasing his office': The famously conservative Wall Street Journal editorial board slammed the president for pushing a Joe Scarborough murder conspiracy theory, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - President Donald Trump has been pushing a debunked theory that the "Morning Joe" cohost was involved in the 2001 death of a congressional aide.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Argyle Community Trust have swapped balls and bibs for food and medicine supplies
Trust staff have been out and about in the community during the COVID-19 crisis
Two more coronavirus deaths confirmed in Shropshire hospitals
Two more coronavirus deaths have been confirmed in Shropshire's hospitals, taking the county's death toll to at least 271.
South Africa to reopen places of worship June 1 — despite recording highest COVID-19 cases on the continent
Cyril Ramaphosa, South Africa's president, says places of worship will reopen as from June 1, but under stern restrictions to prevent the further spread of
Marco Rubio says FISA law must be fixed to prevent 'abuses' like FBI's Russia probe
With the debate about amendments to the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act underway, Sen. Marco Rubio said Wednesday that instead of changes to the process, lawmakers should focus on ways to prevent it from being abused.
Disney, SeaWorld to open
SeaWorld and Walt Disney World will reopen in Orlando, Florida, in June and July after months of inactivity because of the coronavirus pandemic, according to plans a city task force approved Wednesday.
Chinese foreign minister says situation along India-China LOC 'overall stable and controllable'; claims Beijing's stand on border issue is 'clear, consistent'
China on Wednesday said that the situation at the border with India is "overall stable and controllable," and both the countries have proper mechanisms
Spike Trap: Animal Crossing and Warzone surged on social in different ways
Animal Crossing: New Horizons surpassed all other games as the leader in social engagement during March as shelter-in-place rules began.
Pompeo: China has taken Hong Kong’s autonomy away
‘No reasonable person can assert today that Hong Kong maintains a high degree of autonomy from China, given facts on the ground,’ said the US secretary of state.
Coronavirus | All bags disinfected at Chennai airport
According to officials of the Airports Authority of India (AAI), ever since domestic operations resumed on Monday, the baggage of about 2,500 passengers has been disinfected.
Trump, Biden take on each other over the issue of wearing face mask
US President Trump has been refusing to appear in public wearing a face mask even as his country accounts for the highest number of Covid-19 deaths in the world.
Coronavirus lockdown | Migrant workers returning to Bihar jump off trains to flee isolation
Most of those returning to Bihar want the government to allow them to isolate themselves at home
A timeline of events in the case of Meng Wanzhou
VANCOUVER — A timeline of the Meng Wanzhou case, and rising tension between Canada and China. 2018 Aug. 22: A New York court issues a warrant for the arrest of Huawei Technologies chief financial officer Meng Wanzhou. Dec.
Tlaib Opponent Brenda Jones Collected Campaign Contributions From Quicken Loans Executives as Public Subsidies Flowed
Jones received $25,000 in contributions, while Dan Gilbert, Michigan’s richest man, has accumulated over half a billion dollars in public subsidies.
Disney, SeaWorld announce plans for Florida parks to reopen
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. - SeaWorld and Walt Disney World will reopen in Orlando, Florida, in June and July after months of inactivity because of the coronavir
Air corridors can kickstart post-virus tourism – U.N. agency
The World Tourism Organization proposes that tourists be allowed to travel between countries at low risk of coronavirus contagion
Hong Kong unrest worries curb global shares rally
Hong Kong unrest worries curb global shares rally
Asia Session: Regional Equities Mixed On Hong Kong Tension; Oil Consolidates
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Gowns 4 Good: Your Graduation Gown Repurposed As PPE
Gowns4Good was recently launched by Nathaniel Moore, a physician assistant working in the ER at the University of Vermont, using repurposed graduation gowns for PPE.
Coronavirus update: Germany virus reproduction rate drops further to 0.70
According to the latest data from the German disease and epidemic control center, Robert Koch Institute (RKI), the number of confirmed coronavirus cas
800 export consignments stranded at Lagos ports
ABOUT 800 export consignments have been stranded for weeks at the various export terminals in Lagos ports. Though the cause of the developmen
No bar on labour movement: UP ministers, officials
Ministers and government officials in UP clarified that Adityanaths statement calling for “permission by states to employ manpower from UP” was just an “expression of his concern” and that the state did not intend to restrict movement of workers.
Trump Considering Full Troop Pullout from Afghanistan
The US President Donald Trump on Tuesday at a White House news conference renewed his desire for a full military withdrawal from Afghanistan, Reuters reported.
Cinema chain sets reopening date, two-thirds of seats to be vacant
Palace plans to start screening new release movies on July 2 with COVID-19 safety measures.
Cinema chain sets reopening date, two-thirds of seats to be vacant
Palace plans to start screening new release movies on July 2 with COVID-19 safety measures.
Hong Kong police fire pepper pellets to disperse protests over security bill
Hong Kong riot police fired pepper pellets to disperse protesters in the heart of the global financial centre on Wednesday, as new national security laws proposed by Beijing revived anti-government demonstrations. Police also surrounded the Legislative Council where a bill was due to be debated that would criminalize disrespect of…
Amid privacy concerns, Govt makes Aarogya Setu source code public; Shashi Tharoor welcomes move
Meanwhile, the Government has issued orders making the downloading of the ‘Aarogya Setu’ App mandatory for all Central government staff.
India braces for worst locust attack in three decades: Authorities procure drones, pesticides but financial damage from crop loss to be huge
Already overwhelmed by the coronavirus pandemic, farmers in north India are now worrying over the kharif crop even as a new wave of locust attacks, predicted to be the worst in almost three decades, is expected by June
Rupee settles 5 paise lower at 75.71 against US dollar
The rupee depreciated 5 paise to settle at 75.71 (provisional) against the US dollar on Wednesday, as market participants were concerned about rising tensions between the US and China amid coronavirus
Angola police accused of shooting dead union official
An Angolan trade union has accused the police of shooting dead one of their senior officials and his neighbour in front of his home in the capital, Luanda.
Hong Kong Police Overwhelm Protesters Now Crying ‘Independence’
In the first major test of Hong Kong’s protest movement in 2020, it became clear that demonstrators face a more formidable challenge in reigniting the street power that humbled China last year -- and that Beijing’s moves could inspire a shift toward more radical views.
Hong Kong police fire pepper pellets to disperse protests over security bill
Hong Kong riot police fired pepper pellets to disperse protesters in the heart of the global financial centre on Wednesday, as new national security laws proposed by Beijing revived anti-government demonstrations.
Formula One team McLaren cuts 1,200 jobs, scales back racing wing as coronavirus crisis hit sales
McLaren is a grand name in British racing and the second-oldest team currently on the circuit, trailing only Ferrari in total number of wins.
British Tour heralds return of elite-level tennis in UK
LONDON (Reuters) - A series of professional tennis events will take place in Britain from early July as the sport continues to emerge from the shutdown caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
Coronavirus: St Margaret's rest home resident believed to have died from COVID-19
The 96yo was returned to the rest home when it was confirmed she didn't have COVID, but her condition didn't improve.
Canucks GM says team could hold camp in U.S. due to Canada's quarantine rules
Jim Benning says his team might take its show on the road — south of the border.The general manager of the Vancouver Canucks hinted on a conference call wit
Combating economic downturn post Covid-19 pandemic: Sync trade and FDI policies
Revise the existing institutional mechanisms for trade and investment policymaking to make policies more coherent and inclusive
25,937 confirmed coronavirus cases in South Africa as deaths rise to 552
Health minister Dr Zweli Mkhize has announced that there are now 25,937 confirmed cases of coronavirus in South Africa.
Twitter fact-check marks Trump tweets for the first time
The President objects to being proven wrong, and misunderstands free speech rights
How the Cummings debacle reveals the government’s greatest weaknesses and deadliest enemies
Could this be the moment from which the government will not recover?
Details expected soon on reopening of schools
DAILY calls between head teachers, the Education Department and teaching unions are continuing during this week’s scheduled half-term break in a bid to identify a way of safely reopening schools in June.
Hundreds of masked guests line up as Tulalip casinos reopen
Tulalip Resort Casino and Quil Ceda Creek opened the doors on Tuesday after a two-month closure.
Coronavirus lockdown: Kerala to open liquor shops from tomorrow
The Kerala government has lauched the BevQ mobile app for virtual queue management of the liquor sale.
Irish coronavirus reproduction rate falls
DUBLIN (Reuters) - The average number of people in Ireland infected by someone who has tested positive for the new coronavirus has fallen to 0.4 to 0.5 in the first set of data taking account of a gradual easing of restrictions, Health Minister Simon Harris said on Wednesday.
Head of UK ‘test and trace’ system warns won’t be ‘world-class’ at start
Programme to avert new spike in coronavirus infections set to launch on Thursday
What Would Happen if Twitter Banned Trump?
Social media and journalists alike amplify the president’s lies and propaganda.
Afghanistan records 625 new positive cases of coronavirus in past 24 hours
The authorities in Afghanistan recorded 625 new positive cases of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) across the country in the past 24 hours.
Tourists to Ibiza must have 'Covid-19' free certificates to visit, president says
Vicent Mari said people visiting the popular holiday island will have to prove they do not have coronavirus before being allowed to visit, in a bid to prevent a deadly outbreak
Furor against UK top aide lingers, could weaken lockdown compliance
Poll shows 2/3 Britons are less likely to follow pandemic rules after Prime Minister’s advisor drove 400km to visit a family farm
Greece “will invest, not spend, its share” of the EU €750 billion recovery plan
Following the announcement of the €750 billion aid package to help Europe's economic recovery from the fallout of the coronavirus pandemic, Greek government
Boeing set to announce significant US job cuts this week
A spokesman for the Society of Professional Engineering Employees in Aerospace (SPEEA) union that represents 17,600 Boeing employees told Reuters Tuesday the company informed the union it should expect layoff notices on Friday.
Need for growing NDB into global development institution: FM Nirmala Sitharaman
She commended the contribution of NDB in funding the infrastructure development, which has positively impacted the development agenda of the member countries, including India.
China expands scope of Hong Kong security legislation – Reuters
Citing the stories from the Chinese media outlets, RTHK and the South China Morning Post (SCMP) on Wednesday, Reuters reports that Beijing has widened
US dollar edges higher as US, China worries resurface
TOKYO, May 27 — The US dollar edged higher today as worries about the US response to China's proposed security law for Hong Kong supported safe-haven demand for the greenback. The euro held gains against the dollar and the pound but faces a severe test when the European Commission is expected to...
Alison Roman Won’t Be Coming Back To The New York Times
Alison Roman has had a rough past couple of weeks amid the coronavirus pandemic. Fans of the cook know that she and Chrissy Teigen exchanged words
COVID-19 Impact: Boeing expected to announce job cuts in US after aviation sector rocked by plunging travel demand
In April, Boeing chief executive Dave Calhoun said the company had “begun taking action to lower our number of employees by roughly 10 percent through a combination of voluntary layoffs, natural turnover and involuntary layoffs as necessary.”
Companies Act 2013 Amended To Make PM CARES Eligible To Receive CSR Funding From Corporates
Now, corporates can fund the government under CSR activity. Gazette notification to this effect was released by the Narendra Modi government under which the PM CARES fund can receive funds from...
Boeing set to announce significant US job cuts this week: union
Boeing Co is expected to announce U.S. job cuts this week after disclosing last month it planned to shed 10per cent of its worldwide workforce of ...
Boeing set to announce significant US job cuts this week
Boeing Co is expected to announce U.S. job cuts this week after disclosing last month it planned to shed 10per cent of its worldwide workforce of ...
Poland's PM is confident presidential vote will be held in June
WARSAW (Reuters) - Poland’s presidential election will be held in June, Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki said on Wednesday, amid speculation that a spat over legislation on the way the vote will be conducted may push the ballot date back well beyond next month.
Boeing set to announce significant US job cuts this week: Union
Boeing Co is expected to announce US job cuts this week after disclosing last month it planned to shed 10% of its worldwide workforce of 160,000 employees, people briefed on the plans and a union
EFL club chairman offers boost for when Bristol Rovers fans may be allowed back in the Mem
Scunthorpe United chairman Peter Swann revealed there is talk of ‘some semblance’ of crowds being at games in just a few months
Judge in top DR Congo corruption trial dies
The judge in a high-profile graft trial involving a key ally of DR Congo President Felix Tshisekedi died suddenly overnight of a heart attack, police said Wednesday. Judge Raphael Yanyi "fell il...
Mamata Banerjee seeks PM's intervention in railways sending Shramik Special trains to WB
The state's infrastructure is 'stretched to its limit' following the devastation caused by Cyclone Amphan, she said, adding that West Bengal can receive very few trains carrying migrant workers on a daily basis as of now. The state considers the ferrying of a large number of migrant workers by the railways as a big pr
'A possibility' - EFL club chairman's supporter update that will interest Derby County fans
Scunthorpe United chairman Peter Swann revealed there is talk of ‘some semblance’ of crowds being at games in just a few months
Opposition set to win Suriname election: preliminary results
Suriname's main opposition party is poised to win the country's general election, preliminary results showed Wednesday, an outcome likely to end the long-time rule of President Desi Bouterse, who was convicted months earlier of ordering the murder of p...
Whole Scottish golf tourism summer season could be lost, claim operators in plea to First Minister
A group of leading Scottish golf operators has made a plea to First Minister Nicola Sturgeon for help from “a clear and present danger” that the entire 2020 summer season could soon be lost.
Why China’s proposal for national security law is fueling protests in Hong Kong
At present China can't legally introduce laws in Hong Kong as per the Basic Law, but the national security bill seeks to allow Beijing to compel Hong Kong's government to enact laws. The new law will bypass the local legislature and ensure greater Chinese control on the island.
New York Stock Exchange partially reopens as US COVID-19 deaths near 100,000
The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) partially reopened its iconic trading floor on Tuesday after a two-month closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Pompeo Certifies Hong Kong No Longer Autonomous from China
Pompeo announced Wednesday that he certified to Congress that Hong Kong does not continue to warrant special treatment.
US ready, willing to mediate: Trump on ‘raging’ India-China border dispute
China earlier in the day, said the situation at the border with India was “overall stable and controllable”.
China aggression on Indian army table
Top commanders deliberate over 'very tense' situation in eastern Ladakh
COVID-19: Nigeria has 112 treatment, isolation centres, 5,324 beds — Minister
The Minster of State for Health, Senator Olorunnimbe Mamora, made this known during the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 daily press briefing on Wednesday in Abuja.
Licence Check welcomes Government guidance on working safely with vehicles
Licence Check has welcomed updated Government guidance on working safely with vehicles during the Coronavirus pandemic as more businesses look to return to work.
Some Irish backpackers in Australia say they feel vulnerable and desperate
‘It was just a proper scam, a major major scam. He just wanted girls on his farm to look at’
Affordable Insulin For Seniors Presents The Playbook To Lower Drug Costs
President Trump announces a plan that will significantly help seniors in the war against rising prescription drug prices, which is an issue that has been particularly hurting older Americans for years, and now more significantly during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Ann Coulter Doubles Down on Trump Criticism: 'Jackass President Being a Big Baby'
She explained her weekend criticisms during an interview on the Daily Caller's podcast
False claims aim to tie officer in George Floyd death to Trump
Twitter and Facebook posts with hundreds of thousands of views on Wednesday claimed Officer Derek Chauvin was pictured wearing a
Coronavirus in Ballarat: call to check online alcohol amid COVID-19
ALMOST three in four Victorians are receiving home delivered alcohol while drunk during COVID-19 lockdowns while one in three accepting orders did not have ag...
Covid is a ripe opportunity to strengthen the public health and social security system
It is not yet too late for India’s response to COVID-19 to recalibrate so that it serves community health and the public good in just this manner.
Reading the Blueprints for Our Future After the Virus
From the Bible to ‘Epidemics and Society’ to ‘The Age of Surveillance Capitalism,’ these works map out our post-pandemic future
EXCLUSIVE -- Dinesh D'Souza: The Specter of Socialism
There is a socialist temptation ... and we need an effective battle plan to finally and ultimately defeat the socialists.
Austria’s efforts to accelerate its clean energy transition
Austria is committed to reaching carbon neutrality by 2040 at the latest – 10 years earlier than the goal set by the European Union. To meet this ambitious deadline, the Austrian government will need to significantly step up decarbonisation efforts across all parts of its energy sector, the International Energy Agency said today in its […]
Brisbane City Council's CEO offered another four years
Colin Jensen, who became chief executive in 2010, will stay on at the council until 2024.
Brisbane City Council's CEO offered another four years
Colin Jensen, who became chief executive in 2010, will stay on at the council until 2024.
White House says late-June G7 summit would be great reopening example
President Donald Trump believes there would be "no greater example of reopening" than holding a summit of Group of Seven leaders in the United States near the end of June, the White House said on Tuesday.
President of the Flies
What stories of shipwrecks and plane crashes can teach us about Trump’s America.
Queensland man aged 30 dies from coronavirus
A 30-year-old man from central Queensland is believed to be Australia's 103rd coronavirus fatality. His partner is in hospital with symptoms of the virus.
Coronavirus: Sharjah cracks down on erring salons
Those found to be violating precautionary measures asked to close
Dangerous blood clots pose a perplexing coronavirus threat
Clotting has been seen in other coronavirus infections, including SARS, but on a much smaller scale.
Japan Enacts High-Tech 'Super City' Bill Where AI, Big Data and Other Technologies Are Utilized To Resolve Social Problems
The Diet enacted a bill Wednesday to create "super cities" where artificial intelligence, big data and other technologies are utilized to resolve social problems. The Japan Times reports: The bill revising the national strategic special zone law passed the House of Councilors by a majority vote wit...
Coronavirus Impact: Shapoorji Pallonji Real Estate bets big on digital, to redirect ad spends on digital marketing
The company plans to redirect around 50% to 60% of its ATL spends towards digital marketing which takes the tally to over Rs 10 crore
Medicaid providers increasingly frustrated by delays in COVID-19 funding
Health care providers that primarily treat the poor, children and people with disabilities are getting left out of the COVID-19 aid being issued by the Trump administration, frustrating advocates who
A Lake of the Ozarks bar defended hosting a packed pool party, saying that social distancing isn't the law and that it checked everyone's temperature
The owner of Backwater Jack's bar at Lake of the Ozarks responded to criticism of his pool party, saying social distancing isn't enforceable.
A Lake of the Ozarks bar defended hosting a packed pool party, saying that social distancing isn’t the law and that it checked everyone’s temperature
The owner of a bar at Lake of the Ozarks has defended his decision to host a crowded pool party over the Memorial Day weekend, despite an intense social media backlash.
A Lake of the Ozarks bar defended hosting a packed pool party, saying that social distancing isn't the law and that it checked everyone's temperature, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - The owner of Backwater Jack's bar at Lake of the Ozarks responded to criticism of his pool party, saying social distancing isn't enforceable.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
RNLI boss urges Government to restrict access to beaches until lifeguards return
Local RNLI crews were called out several times over the Bank Holiday weekend to rescue people in trouble along North Somerset coast
Mourinho preparing for a changed transfer market due to pandemic
Tottenham manager Jose Mourinho expects the transfer market will look a lot different due to the ...
CNN, MSNBC staffers spotted without masks after networks preach coronavirus mask use
Mainstream media hypocrisy over coronavirus pandemic-era masks is becoming a trend, as CNN and MSNBC were both failed to practice what they preach in recent viral videos.
The places in Wales which have received the most money from Welsh Government business grants during coronavirus crisis
£639m has been given to businesses in Wales
EPL teams to resume contact training
The Premier League is on course to restart next month after clubs approved plans on Wednesday to resume contact training. The Premier League also announced there were four positive tests for COVID-19 from three clubs in their latest round of testing.
The CMS slashes telehealth restrictions for Medicare Advantage members
The CMS expanded access to telehealth services for Medicare Advantage (MA) members to include visits with a longer list of specialists.
CNBC host accuses colleague of abusing position to appease Trump
CNBC’s “Squawk Box” got uncomfortable on Wednesday during an on-air spat when co-host Andrew Ross Sorkin accused colleague Joe Kernen of abusing his position to appease President Trump.
'There is nowhere to run to' - Covid-19 pandemic leaves immigrants desperate for assistance
"There is nowhere to run to … Life in my country is worse. People in my country are suffering more than us here who are in lockdown," a Cameroonian asylum seeker in Cape Town says.
Poll: Biden leads Trump by 11 points nationally
Former Vice President Joe Biden has opened up an 11-point lead over President Trump in the race for the White House, according to a new national survey.
International Flavors & Fragrances: Growth On Pause Due To Pandemic
In Q1, IFF delivered low-single-digit revenue growth despite the double-digit contraction in a few product categories. The company's cash from operations and FC
LOMBORG: Covid-19: Studies show cost of lockdown outweighs
For the amount a developing nation would spend on saving one life through Covid-19 policies, it can save 4,000 lives through smart HIV programming.
Cheney says Trump should stop tweeting Scarborough conspiracy
House Republican Conference Chairwoman Liz Cheney (Wyo.) said Wednesday that President Trump should stop tweeting an unsubstantiated conspiracy theory about “Morning Joe” host Joe Scarborough.
Newsom to Trump on Mail-in Voting: Stick to Facts, 'No Evidence Whatsoever' of Fraud
Wednesday on NBC's "Today," Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) said President Donald Trump should "just stick with the facts not opinions" in regards to the safety of mail-in voting amid the coronavirus pandemic. | Clips
Lake of the Ozarks business owner defends actions after pool parties
The owner of a business that hosted crowded pool parties over the Memorial Day weekend at Missouri's Lake of the Ozarks says no laws were broken and safety measures were in place to protect against the spread of the coronavirus.
International students are torn on whether to study in Britain as universities contemplate virtual classrooms
Much like every other industry, the coronavirus pandemic has thrown uncertainty into the air for Britain’s universities. Students living both in the UK and abroad have raised questions about the viability of travel and study when Britain eventually returns from lockdown.
International students are torn on whether to study in Britain as universities contemplate virtual classrooms, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - One in five students in the UK is from overseas — and many come for the highly collaborative seminars, which may not be possible this year.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
International students are torn on whether to study in Britain as universities contemplate virtual classrooms
One in five students in the UK is from overseas — and many come for the highly collaborative seminars, which may not be possible this year.
UK regulator halts antibody home tests for coronavirus
MHRA warns unvalidated samples using finger prick may lead to unreliable results.
Cyprus to pay holiday costs of tourists infected with coronavirus
The government has said it would pay for accommodation, medicine and food for patients and their families if you become unwell when it reopens its borders next month
A marathon trip back home in times of pandemic
Safely ensconced in her house at Edappally after an arduous road trip covering over 2,100 km across seven COVID-19-hit States in nearly three days, Veena Roshan Jose simply could not shake off a sense
Coronavirus | 817 fresh cases take Tamil Nadu’s COVID-19 tally to 18,545
Chennai adds 558 patients; 567 discharged from hospital.
Fear, sadness and anger: The hidden impact of lockdown on children
The Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic and measures to prevent its spread have impacted children in some predictable and some less predictable ways. Kathryn Cleary spoke to experts and children to get a deeper understanding.
Three more coronavirus deaths recorded at Bristol and North Somerset hospitals
Questions remain over the death toll at one of the trusts
Five-month-old baby dies after being given turtle's blood to drink to protect her from coronavirus in the Dominican Republic
The five-month-old girl from the Dominican Republic died after drinking turtle blood to protect her from coronavirus. Her relatives are said to be 'serious but stable.'
Houseboat residents are sheltering in place on their docks, holding float-up concerts in the middle of the water and boating out onto the San Francisco Bay. Here's how they're living through the pandemic., Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - Costs are lower, the company is superb, and the sweeping San Francisco Bay is their backyard. The shelter-in-place life hits different on a houseboat.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Houseboat residents are sheltering in place on their docks, holding float-up concerts in the middle of the water and boating out onto the San Francisco Bay. Here's how they're living through the pandemic.
Costs are lower, the company is superb, and the sweeping San Francisco Bay is their backyard. The shelter-in-place life hits different on a houseboat.
When The Problem Isn't Twitter But President Trump
President Trump is not happy with Twitter. But a lot of other people were already unhappy with Twitter. As his tweets have grown more...
J&K Govt Extends Ban On High Speed Internet Till June 17
Ignoring the calls for resumption of 4G internet services in the UT over coronavirus pandemic, the JK Govt on Wednesday extended ban on high speed internet till June 17
Quest Diagnostics offers U.S. employers coronavirus testing as workers return
(Reuters) - Quest Diagnostics Inc on Wednesday started offering blood tests, temperature monitoring and other tailored services to U.S. employers as they attempt to reopen factories and offices after months under coronavirus-led lockdowns.
Scots super granny who beat coronavirus at 100 says 'I'm free'
Isabel McCarron held a sign stating 'I'm free' to celebrate being rid of the killer bug.
Trump wants to fight Twitter more than regulate it
Why regulation isn’t what Trump cares about most
Zimbabwe Records 76 Cases of Coronavirus in One Day
The 76 new cases have been recorded in Beitbridge, Masvingo and Harare. All new cases except one have been recorded from returnees from South Africa and Botswana. Only one case is a local transmission.”
Trump asks DOJ, FBI to expedite probe into George Floyd death
President Trump on Wednesday said he asked the Department of Justice (DOJ) and FBI to expedite an investigation into the death of George Floyd, who died in the custody of Minneapolis police earlier
Maryland lifts more coronavirus restrictions, will allow outdoor dining
Maryland is set to lift additional statewide coronavirus restrictions, and restaurants will be allowed to begin outdoor dining this weekend, Gov. Larry Hogan (R) announced.
Aston Villa head coach Dean Smith's father dies following coronavirus battle
Ron Smith was diagnosed with coronavirus four weeks ago, and the club have confirmed that following a short spell in hospital, he has passed away
Cyprus: Got infected with coronavirus? The trip's on us - Foreign Affairs
In an attempt to attract tourists, Cyprus says it will cover costs for anyone who catches the virus while vacationing in the country.
Free drive-thru testing for coronavirus, antibody will be offered on Big Isle this weekend | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
The Premier Medical Group is offering free drive-thru screening and testing for COVID-19 on Friday in Kona, and Saturday in Waikoloa. Antibody testing will also be available to those who meet specific criteria at both events.
Pandemic likely to hasten cricket's shift away from the international game
Cricket is unusual in how much it revolves around nation v nation contests, but India now makes twice as much from the IPL.
Pandemic likely to hasten cricket's shift away from the international game
Cricket is unusual in how much it revolves around nation v nation contests, but India now makes twice as much from the IPL.
Pandemic likely to hasten cricket's shift away from the international game
Cricket is unusual in how much it revolves around nation v nation contests, but India now makes twice as much from the IPL.
Sorry, President Trump, Twitter Makes Its Own Rules
But the social media company sure chose a weird place to draw the line.
Opinion: The pandemic has exposed the crack in our fiscal armour
Almost instantly, the COVID-19 downturn proved Canada’s EI system is too slow, too exclusionary and hardly up to task
Aston Villa boss Dean Smith's father Ron dies after contracting coronavirus
Villa manager Dean Smith’s father has died aged 79 after contracting coronavirus, the club has announced.
354 domestic flights soar the skies on day 3: Aviation minister
354 domestic flights soar the skies on day 3: Aviation minister. Domestic passenger flights are currently permitted to operate from all airports in the country except the ones in West Bengal.
NPA senior staff empowers members, others with COVID-19 PPEs
THE Senior Staff Association of Statutory Corporations and Government Owned Companies, SSASCGOC, Nigerian Ports Authority,
Twitter fact-checks Trump tweet for the first time
US president responds by accusing micro-blogging site of stifling free speech
I would be surprised if results of MPs coronavirus test was given to Parliament – Mubarak
Member of Parliament for Kumbungu constituency, Ras Mubarak says he would be shocked if the test results of individual MPs were handed to parliament.
Reopening leader says liability protection key in SC
The leader of governor's committee studying how to best reopen South Carolina after the coronavirus said one of the most critical pieces of unfinished business is protecting businesses from lawsuits i
Oman Air takes additional pandemic safety measures
Cabin crew will wear disposable full-body personal protective equipment (PPE) including mask, face shield and gloves over their uniforms…
Brazil leads daily virus deaths for fifth straight day
Brazil reported the highest daily COVID-19 death toll in the world Tuesday with 1,039 people killed, the fifth straight day the country has topped the list.
Covid-19 wrap | Brazil leads daily virus deaths, Montenegro first corona-free European country
Here are the latest developments in the coronavirus crisis.
World coronavirus dispatch: Big Tech's big plans for the post-Covid world
From first drone deliveries in the US, to how South Korea crushed its second outbreak, and the impact of Covid-19 on militant activity in Africa - read these and more in today's world dispatch
DNS traffic and DDoS events rise during pandemic
New research from DNS intelligence specialist Farsight Security, focusing on over 300 leading websites, finds that between March and April there has been an increase in DDoS events involving popular brand names.
Intel Remains A Blue-Chip Stock to Buy Post-Pandemic
Intel stock has held up remarkably well in 2020, as evidenced by first-quarter results, and move to the cloud means more upside ahead.
Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi plan to deepen cooperation
Struggling automakers Renault, Nissan and Mitsubishi unveiled Wednesday a plan to deepen cooperation in their alliance that would see them develop nearly half of cars jointly by 2025 to cut costs and
Fox's Napolitano to Trump: First Amendment 'does not regulate Twitter'
Fox News legal analyst Andrew Napolitano said Wednesday that President Trump faces an uphill battle with his threat to regulate social media platforms like Twitter.
Another spike in coronavirus cases as 123 test positive
The total number of cases in the country now stands at 1, 471.
Twitter tried to correct Trump's falsehoods about vote by mail, but the platform's first fact-check on the president's tweets was itself misleading
The confusing and misleading parts of their fact-check show the difficulty that accompanies social media platforms acting as fact-checkers, too.
Group of NY Pastors Rally in Preparation to Reopen on Sunday
Seventy pastors assembled at Old Time Baptist Church in Hamburg,
Passenger on Alliance Air’s Delhi-Ludhiana flight tests positive for coronavirus
The flight was operated on May 25, when domestic flight services resumed after remaining grounded for two months due to the nationwide lockdown to prevent spreading of coronavirus infections.
Wike cancels lockdown, imposes curfew - The Nation Nigeria
Rivers State Government has cancelled its former decision to resume lockdown of the capital city, comprising Obio/Akpor and Port Harcourt ...
Conglomerate of health workers in Akwa Ibom begin streets and markets sensitization
As part of measures to check and prevent the spread of Coronavirus in Akwa Ibom state, the Conglomerate of Health Professionals in the state has commenced street and market sensitization.
Doctors use GPS, dinghies to screen Greek islands for virus
SIKINOS, Greece — Using dinghies, GPS and a portable refrigerator, doctors deployed by Greece’s national public health agency have launched a coronavirus testing drive on the country’s Aegean
Galvez calls for probe on blast in Maguindanao
Presidential Peace Adviser Carlito G. Galvez Jr. on Tuesday called for an investigation of the explosion in Barangay Kitango, Datu Saudi Ampatuan, Maguindanao, that killed two children and wounded several others on May 24.
'BJP can stoop to any level to grab power'
'BJP can stoop to any level to grab power'. 'Time and again, through their actions, often more covert than overt, the BJP has shown that it is a power-hungry party and its hunger isn't getting satiated sitting in the Opposition.'
Despite government plea, private doctors fail to report for duty
5,000 doctors needed in Mumbai; poor response to government notification
Misinformation About a Virus Can Be Deadly
Rejecting misinformation requires cognitive effort, and people can become "cognitive misers" who don't like to think.
Boeing Slashes Over 12,000 Jobs, With More Cuts Coming
The cuts come as the commercial airline industry has seen a historic fall in demand.
Jackson Carlaw has failed his first test as Scottish Tory leader
Our Political Editor Paul Hutcheon says the MSP tried to dodge the Dominic Cummings scandal but got forced into a humiliating u-turn.
Pence's press secretary Miller back to work after COVID-19 recovery
WASHINGTON, DC: US Vice President Mike Pence's press secretary Katie Miller said on Tuesday (May 26) she was back at work after recovering from ...
The Senate's fate rests in Trump's performance at the ballot box
The bottom line is that if the president wins, especially if he runs as expected in places such as North Carolina, Iowa and Maine, the Republicans probably will hold the Senate.
Dominic Cummings Creates a Very British Scandal
It’s hard to get too enraged by the lockdown activities of Boris Johnson’s closest adviser, but the political costs will be considerable
Twitter Fact-checker Claimed Trump Admin Are 'ACTUAL NAZIS'; Mocked 'Fly Over' States
Yoel Roth, the Twitter official in charge of its fact-checking policy, has tweeted that members of the Trump administration are "Nazis."
Ravi Shankar Prasad hits out at Rahul Gandhi, says Congress-ruled states imposed lockdown first
Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday had said the aim and purpose of the nationwide lockdown has “failed” and asked the Centre to spell out its strategy now to contain the spread of coronavirus.
Congress to launch campaign to demand govt deposits Rs 10,000 in bank accounts of poor
Every poor should get Rs 10,000 in his bank account. We will demand that the Centre credits the amount to the (bank accounts of the) poor as part of the digital campaign," Sachin Pilot said. He said putting money into the pockets of the poor is necessary to accelerate demand in the market.
US troop pullout from Afghanistan ahead of schedule
The US military withdrawal from Afghanistan is considerably ahead of schedule, an official told AFP on Wednesday, as President Donald Trump reiterated calls for the Pentagon to bring troops home.
Senior Congress Leader PL Punia -
Congress, a constant attacker on the UP government, has called the statement of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath a conspiracy against
'I tried Burger King's new Social Distancing Whopper and it made my eyes water'
In Italy Burger King have launched a new take on their most popular burger known as the Social Distancing Whopper which is meant to help keep people away from you
Crowds take advantage of latest easing of lockdown restrictions in Northern Ireland as car parks of forests and country parks re-opened
CROWDS of people yesterday took advantage of the latest easing of lockdown restrictions in Northern Ireland as car parks of forests and country parks were re-opened.
Johnson rules out inquiry into lockdown breaches by Cummings
Number of Conservative MPs calling publicly for PM’s chief adviser to be sacked reaches 44
House Dems adjourn without FISA vote after Trump announces veto threat
The House of Representatives adjourned late Wednesday without voting on whether to reauthorize advanced surveillance tools used by law enforcement -- a measure that had wide bipartisan support back in March, but which has drawn sudden GOP opposition amid news of apparent FBI misconduct.
Opening Bell: U.S. Futures, Stocks Jump On More Stimulus, Economic Restarts
Market Overview Analysis by Investing.com (Pinchas Cohen/Investing.com) covering: EUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY, XAU/USD. Read Investing.com (Pinchas Cohen/Investing.com)'s latest article on Investing.com
Changing balance across LAC trigger for stand-off, says China expert Taylor Fravel
China is likely responding to what it sees as a challenge to its position, he opines
Israeli Minister Calls on Twitter CEO to Ban Iran’s Khamenei
The Iranian leader is using Twitter “to promote hatred against the Jewish people and the State of Israel,” says newly-appointed Strategic Affairs Minister Orit Farkash-Hacohen.
Kevin McCarthy: Pelosi is endangering Constitution to ensure she has more power
Democratic House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is endangering the Constitution to ensure that she has more power by maintaining a system of proxy voting in Congress put in place during the coronavirus pandemic, House Minority Leader Rep. Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., accused Wednesday.
Public should be alerted, says monsoon preparedness document
Protocol to be followed for six small dams in State
Hong Kong protests over law to ban ridicule of China's national anthem
Demonstrators gathered at Hysan Place shopping mall on May 27.
Tech selloff weighs on S&P 500, Nasdaq
Wall Street's major indexes were set for another session of gains on Wednesday as a revival in business activity drove hopes of an economic ...
US House votes to send China sanctions bill to Trump’s desk as tensions escalate – CNBC
While adding fuel to the already heated relations between the US and China, CNBC conveyed the news that the US House of Representatives got the votes
Labour reforms: Centre to tell states not to rewrite laws
As reported by FE earlier, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat proposed/issued orders, suspending key provisions of labour laws.
China coach Li Tie enforces stricter discipline to improve fortunes
Coach Li Tie is taking a tough line with his players on and off the pitch as he attempts to rescue China's hopes of reaching the World Cup for only a second time.
India and China Move In More Troops as Border Tensions Rise
India has moved additional troops along its northern border as it prepares for an extended conflict with neighbor China, after several rounds of talks failed to ease tensions between the nuclear-armed rivals.
U.N. chief deplores lack of ceasefire during virus
Conflicts have continued to rage in Libya, Yemen, and elsewhere
Trump to announce Hong Kong response this week
US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday the United States was working on a strong response to China’s planned national security legislation for Hong Kong and it would be announced before the end of the week.
Trump to announce Hong Kong response this week
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday the United States was working on a strong response to China’s planned national security legislation for Hong Kong and it would be announced before the end of the week.
COVID-19 here to stay till 2021, aggressive testing needed to curb its spread: Health experts
In an interaction with Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, health experts Professor Ashish Jha and Professor Johan Giesecke talked about the COVID-19 pandemic as part of the series being aired on Congress social media channels.
Watch the Astronauts Give Their Kids Virtual Hugs Before Launch
Thanks to the ongoing pandemic, NASA astronauts Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley had to resort to giving their families a "virtual hug" from six feet away.
As Europe Unveils “green” Recovery Package, Trans-Atlantic Rift On Climate Policy Widens
The European Union is using the economic downturn to accelerate its clean energy transition. In the US, a surprise new policy that would provide relief to the oil and gas sector shows it has different priorities during the crisis.
Mission Control Is Socially Distancing During Today’s SpaceX Launch
Launching a historic rocket launch during a pandemic looks a little different. Mission control is spread out. NASA execs have to sit six feet apart.
Coronavirus: Manipur tally goes up to 41 after two more test positive
Of these, 37 are active cases and four persons have fully recovered
Coronavirus: Don’t keep results of MPs a secret - Ablakwa
The Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has expressed disappointment in how the testing of MPs and parliamentary staff has been managed.
Task force on missing Native Americans resumes sessions
A presidential task force charged with coming up with ways to address missing and slain Native Americans will resume tribal listening sessions Wednesday.
Uttar Pradesh is setting an example, dealing with pandemic with efficiency, firmness
It will be fascinating to watch how UP fares in general, and Adityanath in particular, in the coming months and years. If the response to the COVID-19 crisis is any barometer, we are in for exciting times.
Jim Acosta: Trump Lying About Link Between Vote-by-Mail, Voter Fraud
Jim Acosta took aim at President Donald Trump for accusing Twitter of election interference over their decision to fact-check his tweets.
COVID-19: 'Less Than Half' Of Positive Coronavirus Antibody Tests Are Accurate, CDC Says
Antibody tests used to determine if people have been infected in the past with Covid-19 might be wrong up to half the time, CDC warns.
Doctors test positive for coronavirus in Cuttack, Odisha – Firstpostofindia
For the first time in Odisha, a doctor has tested positive for coronavirus infection here, a senior official said here on Tuesday.
Nokia shutters manufacturing plant as employees test positive for Covid-19
Nokia is the second manufacturing company after Oppo in recent weeks to open up its plant and quickly shut down due to workers testing positive for Covid-19.
SpaceX readies for blast-off with NASA astronauts aboard
KENNEDY SPACE CENTRE: Gray skies loomed over Florida's Atlantic coast on Tuesday (May 26), just one day before two astronauts were set to blast ...
COVID-19: The future of college is online
Continuation of virtual classes may be beneficial even after the coronavirus is over
Children’s Day: Janet Afolabi, Apomu queen, distributes noodles, masks to kids
Janet Afolabi, the Olori of Apomu town in Osun, has distributed noodles and facemasks to indigent kids towards marking the 2020 Children's Day in the state.
Coronavirus lockdown | Girl dies of snakebite at quarantine centre in Uttarakhand
People lodged in quarantine centres in hilly areas have been complaining about dirty washrooms and shortage of water supply.
Covid-19 Here to Stay Till 2021, Aggressive Testing Needed to Curb Its Spread: Health Experts
Global health experts on Wednesday said novel coronavirus is here to stay for more than a year and called for aggressive testing to prevent its spread. In
The Chinese Communist Party puts on a brave face
The National People’s Congress (NPC) of China meets every year at the end of March. The NPC is the highest legislative and representative body of China and it has the power to make and implement
Trump Gives Gov. Cooper Deadline on GOP Convention Guarantee
President Trump gave North Carolina Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper “one week” to determine whether the Republican National Convention scheduled for the end of August in Charlotte can still be held, given the state’s current lockdown status.
Trump on Afghanistan: Bring Back Troops, But Closely Watch
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday repeated that he wanted to bring American troops back from Afghanistan, saying the US is acting as a police force and it is time for Afghans to police
Trump on Afghanistan: Bring Back Troops, But Closely Watch
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday repeated that he wanted to bring American troops back from Afghanistan, saying the US is acting as a police force and it is time for Afghans to police
Himachal BJP Chief resigns amidst alleged corruption in health department
Bindal said some people were pointing fingers at BJP indirectly after the Director, Health Services was arrested by Anti Corruption and Vigilance Bureau
NSAC approves UFC on ESPN 9 and UFC 250 for UFC APEX, approves new COVID-19 protocols
The UFC has a green light to resume business in its backyard.
Five-month-old baby dies after being given turtle blood as coronavirus 'protection'
The baby girl's parents and her seven-year-old sister are also in hospital after drinking the blood which was reportedly recommended to them by a witch doctor as Covid-19 protection
British Tour heralds return of elite-level tennis in UK
LONDON: A series of professional tennis events will take place in Britain from early July as the sport continues to emerge from the shutdown ...
KSW returns with lightweight title unification fight on July 11 in Warsaw, Poland
KSW will get back to business starting on July 11 in Poland with a lightweight title unification bout in the main event.
Pakistan won’t support any move where IPL is given preference over T20 World Cup, says PCB official
International Cricket Council meetings will begin on Thursday to discuss the fate of the T20 World Cup.
S&P Global Reports Record Number of Potential Downgrades
In total, 1,287 of S&P’s ratings are now on a downgrade warning, more than in April 2009.
WHO creates foundation to tap new funding sources
The WHO Foundation is being created as an independent grant-making entity that will support the organisation's efforts to address the most pressing global health challenges by raising new funding from
Ringgit strengthens against US dollar in early trade
KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 — The ringgit strengthened against the US dollar at the opening today on renewed buying interest amid stabilising oil prices, said an analyst. At 9.02am today, the local note was quoted at 4.3450/3600 compared with Friday’s close of 4.3610/3690. The market was closed on...
Central Regional Minister calls for Bernard Mornah's arrest over 'war comments'
Central Regional Minister, Kwamena Duncan is calling for the arrest of the leader of the Inter-Party Resistance Against New Voter Register [IPRAN], Bernard Mornah, with immediate effect.
HK leader maintains new security laws won't hurt rights, freedoms
HONG KONG: Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam said yesterday that Beijing's proposed national security laws would not trample on the city's rights and freedoms and called on citizens to wait to see the details of the legislation. Mrs Lam added her voice to an unprecedented barrage...
Coronavirus updates: Cases climb to 1,51,767, death toll now 4,337
MP Raj Bhavan declared containment zone as 6 test positive; Mizoram churches offer halls as quarantine facilities
Oil slips on demand worries, Hong Kong tensions
Brent crude futures fell 21 cents, or 0.6%, to $35.96 by 0120 GMT. US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures were down 31 cents, or 0.9%, at $34.04 a barrel.
Police swarm HK ahead of flashpoint anthem debate
HONG KONG, May 27, 2020 (AFP) - Hong Kong riot police ringed the city's legislature on Wednesday to stifle protests ahead of a debate over a law that bans insulting China's national anthem, the la
Hong Kong unrest worries curb global shares rally
Unrest in Hong Kong over Beijing's proposed national security laws weighed on global shares and oil prices on Wednesday, offsetting optimism about ...
Police swarm Hong Kong ahead of flashpoint anthem debate
Hong Kong riot police ringed the city's legislature on Wednesday to stifle any protests ahead of a debate over a law that bans insulting China's national anthem, the latest measure activists say is chipping away at free speech in the finance hub.
Over 6,500 new coronavirus cases in India, death toll climbs to 4,167
The death toll due to COVID-19 rose to 4,167 in the country, while the number of cases climbed to 1,45,380, registering an increase of 146 deaths and
A Eurowings plane with just 2 passengers on board was forced to turn around after learning its destination airport was closed due to coronavirus
The flight from Düsseldorf, Germany, to Sardinia, Italy, made it all the way to its destination before it had to turn around.
AT&T launches HBO Max as it makes a big bet on streaming
AT&T's long-anticipated streaming service, HBO Max, officially launches Wednesday, thrusting the longtime wireless and pay TV provider into a crowded streaming market, perhaps forever changed by the coronavirus ...
After Pakistan, Donald Trump Says Now Ready To Mediate India-China 'Border Dispute'
Trump had said last year that US was ready to mediate between Pakistan and India on the Kashmir issue if both sides agreed.
BJP to hold six virtual rallies on completion of one year of Modi government
India News: With Corona pandemic hitting political activities, the BJP has decided to conduct six virtual rallies to mark the first year of completion of Modi gov
Mark Your Calendars: Rod Rosenstein Will Testify Before Senate on Origins of ‘Crossfire Hurricane’ Investigation
The Senate Committee on the Judiciary announced on Wednesday that former Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein is scheduled to testify before the panel on June 3 regarding the origins of “Crossfire Hurricane," the FBI’s counterintelligence investigation into whether members of the Trump campaign coordinated with Russia ahead of the 2016 presidential election.
WHO creates foundation to tap new funding sources
The WHO Foundation is being created as an independent grant-making entity that will support the organization's efforts to address the most pressing global health challenges
India Coronavirus Update, 27 May: Over 1.5 lakh cases; Maharashtra sees highest Covid-19 death toll in single day
Coronavirus (Covid-19) India Latest Update, 27 May: India currently has 1.5 lakh cases with 4,337 deaths. Maharashtra, the worst affected state, has been showing a slight decline in the number of new cases reported in the last two days.
Our faiths call on us to care, protect and love this incredible planet of abundant life
For many years, faith communities, scientists and environmentalists have been warning political, and business leaders about the dangers of climate change and environmental destruction. Covid-19 is pointing to the reality that climate change and biodiversity loss will increase the crises we face, of poverty, starvation, migration, violence and conflict.
A plastic surgeon who has reopened his clinic says he will perform any operation — except lip fillers
As states begin to ease up on coronavirus pandemic lockdowns, doctors are reopening their offices and once again offering elective procedures, filler injections and plastic surgery included.
A plastic surgeon who has reopened his clinic says he will perform any operation — except lip fillers, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - Dr. Arash Moradzadeh told Insider all of his patients must wear masks for the entirety of their appointments, whether in his office or house calls.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Roland Garros planning for fans not empty seats
Roland Garros chiefs have insisted that the French Open, delayed until September due to the coronavirus, will have fans attending even with social distancing rules.
Apple to reopen about 100 stores in US, most with curbside pickup
CUPERTINO, California: Apple Inc plans to reopen about 100 US stores, mostly with curbside pickup but some with walk-in service, the company said ...
Grassley: White House 'failed to address' if there was a 'good reason' for IG firings
Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) said Tuesday that the White House "failed to address" if President Trump had a "good reason" to fire top watchdogs for the State Department and the intelligence community.
Concerns for port workers aboard virus-struck ship
WA port workers boarded a live export ship before a COVID-19 outbreak was confirmed, and there are concerns they and their families have been exposed.
Kathy Griffin sparks outrage by tweeting President Trump should 'inject air'
Thousands have called for the Secret Service to investigate the comedian.
BBC backs its political editor Laura Kuenssberg and says she did NOT tweet 'in defence' of Dominic Cummings after a 'significant' number of complaints
Laura Kuenssberg had responded directly to Daily Mirror political editor Pippa Crerar who first revealed Dominic Cummings's 260-mile journey from London to County Durham with his family.
New District Hospital turns out to be a boon for COVID-19 patients
Mysore/Mysuru: The New District Hospital on KRS road, Metagalli, has turned out to be a boon for COVID-19 affected patients of Mysuru district. Following the outbreak of the deadly Novel Coronavirus pandemic in the district in March, the District authorities had turned Jayadeva Cardiology Hospital block in K.R. Hospital premises which was vacant after it...
COVID-19: Maharashtra Records 105 Deaths, 2190 Cases in Last 24 Hours, Total Tally at 56948
Issuing a statement, Maharashtra Health Minister Rajesh Tope said that the current count of COVID-19 patients in Maharashtra is 56948.
Iran reconvenes parliament under strict COVID-19 curbs
Iran's parliament reconvened on Wednesday after the Feb. 21 elections under strict health protocols and social distancing rules to ward off the ...
Government's public health message 'weakened' by handling of Dominic Cummings controversy, says Andy Burnham
But the mayor stopped short of joining calls for the special adviser's resignation
Boris says advice for parents with coronavirus has not changed
The prime minister was questioned by Yvette Cooper MP.
Sen. Josh Hawley criticizes Google over deletion of certain comments critical toward China
Sen. Josh Hawley is demanding answers from Google about the company’s deletion of certain comments critical of the Chinese government.
'Squirming' Boris Johnson accused of 'ducking straight answers' to protect Cummings
Prime Minister Boris Johnson was told by MP Yvette Cooper he was 'ducking' talking about Dominic Cummings' lockdown breach 'because he is trying to protect him'
Boris Johnson says he 'hopes' two-metre social distance rule can be lowered soon
The Prime Minister faces warnings that many businesses will not be able to reopen if they have to keep customers two metres apart as he attempts to bring the country out of lockdown
Boris Johnson Tells UK to 'Move On' From Dominic Cummings Controversy
Special advisor to the British government, Dominic Cummings, has faced calls to step down from his position after it was alleged that he broke lockdown regulations....
Indian Army commanders’ meet kicks off amid Chinese aggression
NEW DELHI: Indian Army Commanders' Conference kicked off in New Delhi on Wednesday wherein discussion over China frontier in Sikkim, Ladakh and Arunachal Pradesh would be done at great length. The conference was planned much before the tension with
Police won't charge News Corp journalist Annika Smethurst
A year after her home was raided after she published a story on a government proposal to expand spying powers on Australian citizens, the AFP says the Walkley Award-winning journalist will not be charged.
China expands scope of Hong Kong security legislation
HONG KONG, May 27 — Beijing has expanded the scope of draft national security legislation to include organisations as well as individuals, media reported today, a move that is likely to exacerbate concerns over freedoms in the financial hub. The news comes after Beijing last week proposed...
China expands scope of Hong Kong security legislation: media reports
HONG KONG (Reuters) - Beijing has expanded the scope of draft national security legislation to include organisations as well as individuals, media reported on Wednesday, a move that is likely to exacerbate concerns over freedoms in the financial hub.
Oklahoma enacts anti-BDS legislation - US & Canada
Conference of Presidents welcomes Oklahoma's move to enact a measure to combat the anti-Israel BDS movement.
Preparations in Full Swing as West Bengal to Resume Domestic Flight Operations From Tomorrow
Starting from May 28, the Kolkata and Bagdogra airports will each handle 10 arrivals and 10 departures per day.
China expands scope of Hong Kong security legislation: Reports
HONG KONG: Beijing has expanded the scope of draft national security legislation to include organisations as well as individuals, Hong Kong media ...
Saudi Arabia: Tax authority begins inspections of shops in retail sector
Campaign aims to ensure commitment of shop owners to VAT system
China hits back at call in Belgian parliament for COVID-19 inquiry
Chinese ambassador to Belgium, Cao Zhongming, hit back at attempts to ‘stigmatize’ China over the outbreak.
US lawmaker introduces bill to recognise Tibet as independent nation
The US Representative Scott Perry has also introduced a similar bill for Hong Kong
Pakistan Army shoots down Indian spy drone along LoC
Quadcopter had intruded 650 metres inside Pakistan’s territory, says ISPR DG
As China Seeks Support On Hong Kong, India Has The Opportunity To Revive Relations On New Terms
Any serious observer of India-China relations would first point out the lack of reciprocity in it.
S&P 500 rises on boost from bank shares
S&P 500 rises on boost from bank shares
Stocks - U.S. Futures Higher Ahead of May Business Surveys
Stocks - U.S. Futures Higher Ahead of May Business Surveys
CATL explores new EV battery services, to add capacity: chairman
BEIJING (Reuters) - China’s top electric vehicle (EV) battery maker Contemporary Amperex Technology Ltd (CATL) is exploring new battery-related services and will expand manufacturing capacity in the next two years, its chairman told Reuters.
S&P 500 rises on boost from bank shares
The S&P 500 edged higher in choppy trading on Wednesday as optimism over a pick up in business activity helped offset worries over simmering ...
Twitter places fact-checking label on Trump tweets for first time
May 26 (UPI) -- Twitter placed labels indicating potentially harmful or misleading information on a pair of President Donald Trump's tweets for the first time Tuesday since introducing the feature.
South Africa to let places of worship reopen from June
They will be limited to 50 people.
Coronavirus: Over 200 Stranded Ghanaians In Dubai Cry For Help
The request by these standard Ghanaians in Dubai to be airlifted home follows the repatriation of some 230 Ghanaians, some of whom were deported from Kuwait on a chartered flight Saturday, May 23, 2020.
South Korea’s Institute for Basic Science faces review
Decisions about the country’s research flagship will signpost national priorities.
In Canada, non-status women are being left behind
Non-status women remain largely invisible in the COVID-19 public health response and emergency support programs.
Reopening optimism fuels stock market surge
Stocks soared Tuesday as enthusiasm builds about the reopening of the country and the development of a coronavirus vaccine.
FG grants ‘essential workers’ status to seafarers, dockworkers
AT the backdrop of the on-going curfew imposed by the government to curtail spread of coronavirus, the Federal Government, through the
Some MPs opted for private testing for coronavirus – NDC MP
Some Members of Parliament (MPs) have opted to undergo private testing for coronavirus instead of what Parliament House is offering for them and other staff.
Hotels prepare to reopen facilities in Abu Dhabi
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has issued detailed guidelines for properties in the emirate…
Coronavirus update: Air India staff on board Delhi-Ludhiana flight tests positive
According to the District Public Relations Office, the man arrived on May 25 by a domestic flight at the Sahnewal Airport. However, test results of 10 of his co-passengers have come negative
Sainsbury's massive sale starts today with clothes for £1
Sainsbury's up to 70% off sale launches across stores today with huge savings to be made
Delhi witnesses 792 new coronavirus cases in biggest single-day jump
Fifteen more deaths have been reported, taking the total number of deaths to 303
David Jones, Country Road sales tumble amid pandemic
The South African parent group has appointed local bankers at UBS to run the rule over its property portfolio in order to repay debt.
Beyond food rations: Six ways India can ensure nutrition security for its most vulnerable people
The country has adequate stockpiles of foodgrain. But how can it ensure a varied diet for its people during this crisis?
Coronavirus deaths in Scotland down for fourth consecutive week
The number of people who died with confirmed or suspected Covid-19 was 3,779 as of May 24.
Coronavirus: Latest data on new COVID-19 infections and deaths
The latest data on the spread of COVID-19 coronavirus
Coronavirus deaths in Scotland down for fourth consecutive week
The number of people who died with confirmed or suspected Covid-19 was 3,779 as of May 24.
Twitter issues fact check of Trump tweets for first time
Twitter issued a fact check of some of Donald Trump’s tweets on Tuesday, marking the first time the U.S. president’s favoured social media platform
Coronavirus deaths in Scotland down for fourth consecutive week
The number of people who died with confirmed or suspected Covid-19 was 3,779 as of May 24.
Coronavirus: What's it like for an Abu Dhabi doctor who lives at a hotel away from his family as he treats COVID-19 patients?
Anaesthesia specialist, Dr Pulak Puneet, works closely with COVID-19 patients at an ICU
Despite COVID-19 Crisis Britain Has Not Let Its Guard Down To Terrorist Threat, Says Expert
The British state, including the security forces, have been focusing on the threat from COVID-19 since it arrived in February. So does that mean the police are letting...
Twitter issues fact check of Trump tweets for first time
Twitter issued a fact check of some of Donald Trump’s tweets on Tuesday, marking the first time the U.S. president’s favoured social media...
China traders buying Hong Kong stocks like never before
History shows mainland buying tends to pick up when Hong Kong shares drop.
Disney, SeaWorld announce proposed reopen dates, guidelines
After months of being closed due to the coronavirus pandemic, Walt Disney World and SeaWorld are ready to reopen.
Dangerous blood clots pose a perplexing coronavirus threat
First came a high fever, drenching sweats and muscle aches. Then, almost a month later, a weird numbness that spread down the right side of her body.Darlene
FG to inaugurate 200,000 capacity yam storage facility in Benue
The federal government will, on June 9, inaugurate the 200, 000 capacity yam storage facility for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs)
The Response to Covid-19 Will Help to Defeat Opioid Abuse
Heavy-handed restrictions on treating addiction have been loosened during the pandemic, and that’s a good thing.
UK coronavirus death toll increases by 412, bringing the total to 37,460
A further 412 people in the UK have died after testing positive for coronavirus, according to the latest figures from the Department of Health. The latest reported deaths from hospitals, care homes and the wider community, brings the UK death toll to 37,460. In the 24-hour period up to 9am on Wednesday, 117,013 Covid-19 tests were carried out or dispatched.
Quebec long-term care facilities need more medical staff, better use of PPE, military report finds
The office of Premier Francois Legault confirmed to CTV News that the government received the report late Tuesday night.
Factbox: Key climate spending in EU's 'green recovery' plan
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The European Commission unveiled a 750 billion euro ($826.3 billion) package on Wednesday which it says will put fighting climate change at the heart of the bloc’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic.
Twitter issues fact check of Trump tweets for first time
The move, which almost immediately heightened tensions between Trump and the social media giant, came in the form of a label under two of the president’s tweets, which claimed that mail-in voter ballots are subject to extreme fraud
Making commercial laws in Kenya adaptable to deal with pandemic
ANJARWALLA & KIUNUHE: Making commercial laws in Kenya adaptable to deal with Covid-19
The coronavirus sword falls heaviest on the weakest and smallest automakers
Even with factories and dealerships slowly opening back up, sales of new vehicles could take a long time to fully recover
Saudi-led coalition says it downs Houthi drones launched at Najran
DUBAI (Reuters) - The Saudi-led coalition engaged in Yemen said its forces intercepted and downed drones launched by the Iran-aligned Houthi movement towards the Saudi border city of Najran on Wednesday in the first such incident since late March.
Four more people at three Premier League clubs test positive for coronavirus
Players or club staff who have tested positive will now self-isolate for a period of seven days.
Ben Shapiro on debate over wearing masks: 'The desire to virtue signal on both sides is truly insane'
Conservative commentator Ben Shapiro weighed in Wednesday on the debate over the effectiveness of wearing masks against the coronavirus as President Trump and Democratic contender Joe Biden continued to spar over the issue.
Every person in the UK with symptoms is now eligible for a coronavirus test
Matt Hancock said: 'From tomorrow, we are expanding eligibility for testing to include the under-fives, so that now every single person who has symptoms of coronavirus can get a test, no matter their age.'
'The most heart-wrenching report I have ever read': Nurses neglected soiled residents and reused IV equipment in Canadian nursing homes
A delay in changing soiled residents led to a "skin breakdown," and others were found not to have been bathed for several weeks.
'The most heart-wrenching report I have ever read': Nurses neglected soiled residents and reused IV equipment in Canadian nursing homes, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - A delay in changing soiled residents led to a "skin breakdown," and others were found not to have been bathed for several weeks.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Pepkor ‘confident’ it will gain market share amid pandemic
As it continues to provide discounted products for babies and children.
Eastern Airlines has helped thousands of stranded Americans return home
Small companies can do big things.
US coronavirus deaths top 100,000 as country reopens
The US death toll is higher than fatalities from the seasonal flu going back to the 1957-1958 season, when 116,000 died.The coronavirus has killed more people than the AIDS epidemic did from 1981 through 1989
People who test negative for coronavirus should still isolate for two weeks, says Irish GP
Exclusive: Dr Illona Duffy was out of work for three weeks battling the disease which she described as 'a scary time'
Legendary Mexican beach resort Acapulco upended by coronavirus
ACAPULCO, Mexico (Reuters) - Intensive care units in the Mexican beach resort of Acapulco are close to capacity as the coronavirus threatens to overwhelm hospitals and leaves local authorities scrambling to dig more graves.
Moscow to ease coronavirus lockdown restrictions from Monday: mayor
Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin on Wednesday announced an easing of the Russian capital's coronavirus lockdown starting June 1, including the reopening of non-food shops. "Today we can already talk
Four migrant women give birth on the street
Seven-day-old infant suffers from scabies; lawyer and friends step in to help as another baby is on its way
Coronavirus cases cross 1.5 lakh, govt says lockdown has ‘decelerated’ pace of COVID-19 spread
There have been "multiple gains" from the lockdown and the most important of them is that it has "decelerated the pace" of spread of COVID-19
Coronavirus cases cross 1.5 lakh, govt says lockdown has 'decelerated' pace of COVID-19 spread
There have been "multiple gains" from the lockdown and the most important of them is that it has "decelerated the pace" of spread of COVID-19, the Union health ministry said on Wednesday even as the death toll reached 4,337 and the number of cases rose to 1,51,767 in the country. A total of 6,387
Coronavirus update: COVID-19 cases in India cross 1.5 lakh, death toll at 4,337. State-wise tally
The number of COVID-19 fatalities in India increased to 4,337 today.At present, there are 83,004 active coronavirus patients in India
COVID-19: Kano has four equipped isolation centres, three more near completion, says Commissioner
The Kano State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Aminu Tsanyawa on Tuesday says it has four well equipped and functional isolation centre
UK minister quits over PM's top aide taking trip during lockdown
LONDON: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's government was hit by its first resignation yesterday over the controversy surrounding top aide Dominic Cummings' cross-country trip during the coronavirus lockdown. Undermining attempts by ministers to try and move on from the...
Coronavirus Outbreak: 1.51 lakh COVID-19 cases in India, over 4,300 deaths; recovery rate 42.45%
As many as 6,387 new COVID-19 cases and 170 deaths were reported in the country in the last 24 hours
Nizamuddin Markaz: Delhi Police to chargesheet 280 foreign visitors who attended Tablighi Jamaat event
Earlier this month, the Crime Branch had collected several documents related to the funding of Tablighi Jamaat members
Coronavirus Update: India’s Covid-19 Tally Tops 1.5 Lakh With 6,387 New Cases; Here’s The Latest State-Wise Breakup
The total number of active cases in the country has also increased to 83,004.
'Overall stable and controllable': Amid continuing standoff, China on situation at India border
China on Wednesday said that the situation at the border with India is 'overall stable and controllable,' and both the countries have proper mechanisms and communication channels to resolve the issues through a dialogue and consultation.
COVID-19: Oman reports 38 deaths of coronavirus today
Newly diagnosed cases include 166 Omanis, 89 foreign residents
Odion Ighalo: Manchester United very close to transfer deal, claims agent
The Shanghai Shenhua striker’s loan spell will officially expire on Monday, May 27 and it is yet uncertain where the Nigerian forward will be playing when footb
Zipline will use its drones to deliver PPE to US healthcare workers
Drones will be used to deliver PPE to healthcare workers in North Carolina.
Coronavirus cases cross 1.5 lakh, govt says lockdown has 'decelerated' pace of COVID-19 spread
India's covid-19 fatality rate is 2.86%, as against the world average of 6.36 per cent, the ministry said..The country has been registering new cases in excess of 6,000 daily since the past six days
Urgent medical aid shipment from Qatar arrives in Ukraine
QNA In implementation of the directives of the Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, a cargo plane loaded with urgent medical aid provided by Qatar through Qatar Fund For Development (QFFD) has arrived in Ukraine, in support of the efforts of Ukraine to address the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
Somebody appears to break wind during Joe Biden campaign stream
Joe Biden might need some Pepto-Bismol next time he goes on camera.
Coronavirus cases cross 1.5 lakh, govt says lockdown has ‘decelerated’ pace of COVID-19 spread
A total of 6,387 new cases of coronavirus infection and 170 deaths were reported in a 24-hour span till Wednesday 8 AM, according to ministry's data.
‘Avalanche of Evictions’: Many Americans Face Homelessness as Moratoriums Lifted
Many Americans are facing unemployment and could soon be evicted amid the COVID-19 pandemic, despite temporary government assistance.
‘Farmers are not opposing paddy diversification…political men have problems’: Haryana Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister JP Dalal
Earlier, they had questioned wheat procurement, while stating that it won’t be completed even in three months. But the procurement was very smooth, which has upset the Opposition, Haryana Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister JP Dalal said
Andrew Napolitano: I'll 'Defend to the Death' Twitter’s Right to Fact Check Trump
Andrew Napolitano said he will "defend to the death" Twitter's right to fact check President Donald Trump.
PH airlines ready to resume flights under ‘new normal’
Philippine carriers are ready to resume passenger commercial flights under the “new normal” as the Air Carriers Association of the Philippines renewed their call for government support.
Facebook shuts down efforts to make site less divisive among users
Facebook have shelved their own research to understand how the social media platform shaped user behaviour and how the company
In a first, Twitter adds fact-check warnings to Trump tweets
US News: For the first time, Twitter has flagged some of President Donald Trump's tweets with a fact-check warning. On Tuesday, Twitter added a warning phrase
Election run-offs waste of money, must be rechecked – Diplomatic Consultant
Diplomatic Consultant, Farouk Al- Wahab says Ghana started practicing democracy prematurely and that also accounts for the country being overly democratic.
Cracks surface in NC
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Senators claim politics behind maize policy
Lawmakers demand that policy document behind the move be tabled by the ministry
Bali Safari Park welcomes newborn baby giraffe named ‘Corona’
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EU to unveil virus recovery plan amid split over way ahead
The move Wednesday comes as the 27-nation trading bloc is set to enter its deepest-ever recession as the impact from the coronavirus pandemic ravages economies.
UK announces 412 more Covid-19 deaths - taking official number of victims 37,460 as NHS figures show nearly a THIRD of hospital trusts in England have reported no new fatalities in the last 48 hours
Department of Health figures show the daily number of fatalities is 13.5 per cent higher than the figure announced last Wednesday (363) - and is three times higher than yesterday's (134).
Number 10 'didn't notice' that officials stopped publishing the number of people being tested for Covid-19 each day as figure hasn't been announced since Friday last week
A spokesman for the Prime Minister's office said the suspension of reporting the number of people tested each day was 'not something I have noticed' when asked today.
Opposition set to win Suriname election: preliminary results
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CPPCC holds closing meeting of annual session, receives 5,488 proposals from advisors
The closing meeting of the third session of the 13th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), China's top political advisory body, was held at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Wednesday, after completing all the items on its agenda.
Groups demand release of journalist remanded for 'insulting' Nigerian minister
Human rights groups have kicked against the arrest and detention of a broadcast journalist, Rotimi Jolayemi, over a poetry work deemed critical
COVID-19: Nigeria has 112 treatment, isolation centres, 5,324 beds — Minister
Nigeria has a total of 112 treatment and isolation centres with 5,324 beds as part of the country’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Merkel vows a ‘tough fight’ with Brussels over Lufthansa rescue
Merkel and Vestager brace for a fight over how far Berlin can go to save its flag carrier.
Home delivery of essential medicines can be organised in containment zones: Health Ministry
In its 'Guidance note on Provision of Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child, Adolescent Health Plus Nutrition (RMNCAH+N) services during and post COVID-19 pandemic' released on Wednesday, the ministry stressed that critical services for women, children and adolescent should be provided irrespective of their COVID-19 status.
Algeria backs hydroxychloroquine despite WHO dropping trials
The study found that administering the medicine or, separately, the related anti-malarial chloroquine, actually increased COVID-19 patients' risk of dying.
Virtual Courts: A new normal
“The legal system as a whole has to adapt and re-engineer itself, technologically, to face challenges of the times. India has complex problems and
Hong Kong legislature surrounded by riot police ahead of expected protests
HONG KONG (Reuters) - Hundreds of riot police took up posts around Hong Kong’s legislature overnight, as protests were expected on Wednesday over a bill criminalising disrespect of China’s national anthem and against plans by Beijing to impose national security laws.
Leaders at UBA Africa Day seek economic recovery
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Hanover ODPEM ready for hurricane season
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Hong Kong legislature surrounded by riot police ahead of expected protests
Hundreds of riot police took up posts around Hong Kong's legislature overnight, as protests were expected on Wednesday over a bill criminalizing disrespect of China's national anthem and against plans by Beijing to impose national security laws.
Home delivery of essential medicines can be organised in containment zones: Health ministry
In its 'Guidance note on Provision of Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child, Adolescent Health Plus Nutrition (RMNCAH+N) services during and post COVID-19 pandemic' released on Wednesday, the ministry stressed that critical services for women, children and adolescent should be provided irrespective of their COVID-19 status.
Iran, US prisoners held by two sides
Tehran (AFP) - Iran and the United States have long been sworn enemies, and despite rare prisoner swaps in recent years, they still hold a number of each other's nationals behind bars.
France bans hydroxychloroquine to treat COVID-19 amid safety concerns
The French government on Wednesday cancelled a decree allowing hospital doctors to administer hydroxychloroquine as a treatment to patients..
France Bans Hydroxychloroquine To Treat COVID-19 Amid Safety Concerns
It’s the first ban by a country since the World Health Organization said it was pausing a large trial of the malaria drug due to safety concerns.
Pakistan Considers Reimposing Lockdown After Eid Celebrations
Pakistan may be forced to reinstate a coronavirus lockdown amid a surge in new cases following the end of the Eid al-Fitr.
Megabus will resume service in and out of NYC next week
Megabus will resume its budget bus service between New York City and Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington, D.C. next week, the company announced. Even as the Big Apple remains on coronavirus
COVID-19 could cost Serie A over €700m – Italy FA Chief
Serie A could lose over €700m in revenue if plans to restart the league do not come to fruition, according to Italian Football Federation
Fauci: ‘We Might Have A Vaccine By The End Of The Year’
Dr. Fauci’s timeline would be one of the shortest in history for vaccine development.
US DOJ closing insider trading probes into three senators, reports WSJ
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COVID-19: Nigeria considers morning, afternoon classes for schools resumption
The Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 has said it will soon release guidelines for the reopening of schools across the country.
Colloquium speakers to African leaders: be proactive
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What support has the Ministry of Health provided to doctors?
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EU unveils huge aid plan as virus hammers Latin America
The massive European plan follows other unprecedented emergency measures introduced around the world to rescue economies shattered by the disease, which has claimed more than 350,000 lives as infections top 5.6 million.
UK COVID-19 deaths top 37,000 as another 134 patients die
Another 134 COVID-19 patients have died in Britain, bringing the total coronavirus-related death toll in the country to 37,048, the Department of Health and Social Care has said.
US Vice President Mike Pence’s press secretary returns to work after recovering from COVID-19
After Miller tested positive for the coronavirus on May 8, the White House implemented a new policy that required West Wing staff to wear face masks.
Panic After 200 Bats Found Dead in Bihar Village, Swab Samples Sent to Patna For Testing
The villagers were apprehensive as bats have been linked to the raging coronavirus pandemic, however, the exact reason for their death can only be ascertained after getting medical reports
Lockdown: Mixed reaction from religious leaders to relaxed rules for gatherings
There is mixed reaction to President Cyril Ramaphosa's announcement that religious gatherings of up to 50 people will be permitted as the country braces itself for the Covid-19 peak.
Trump Threatens to Regulate, Close Down Twitter Amid Spat Over Flagged Tweets
The president accused the social media giant of “completely stifling FREE speech” late Tuesday, warning that he would not allow this to continue after the microblogging...
EU bailout package 'would be a game-changer' for Europe, analyst says
Guntram Wolff has told Euronews that if EU leaders can agree on a one-trillion bailout package for member states it would strengthen the bloc.
US Informed India, China It is Ready to Mediate Their 'Raging Border Dispute' - Trump
The border dispute between India and China intensified earlier this month after the two neighbours became involved in a physical altercation over infrastructure...
Germany can't confirm Merkel will attend G7 in person: spokeswoman
BERLIN (Reuters) - German Chancellor Angela Merkel cannot confirm her physical presence at an envisaged summit of the Group of Seven (G7) in the United States yet, a spokeswoman said on Wednesday, adding that this would depend on how the coronavirus pandemic develops.
BREAKING US coronavirus deaths hit 100,000 with 1.7m people infected
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Nottingham Forest sanction major transfer ahead of Championship restart - reports
Nottingham Forest news: According to reports loan goalkeeper Aro Muric has been sent back to Manchester City and will play no further part in the 2019-20 campaign for the Reds
All three Detroit automakers have had workers test positive for COVID-19 since plants reopened
The U.S. auto industry reopened many plants last week after a two-month shutdown due to the global pandemic
SUZUKI: Pandemic and climate crises unmask inequalities
OPINIONA chorus of world leaders has declared we’re all in the same COVID-19 boat.In response, U.K. writer Damian Barr tweeted, “We are no
EU proposes huge aid plan as COVID-19 hammers Latin America
The EU unveiled a proposed 750-billion-euro recovery plan Wednesday to get the continent back on its feet after the devastation wreaked by the ...
Wielding Twitter like a weapon: Here's what was really going on when Trump's most outrageous tweet storms took place
On Mother's Day, Trump came close to breaking his all-time record for tweets in a day. Clocking in at 126, it was his third largest tweet storm.
CNN's opinion-fueled anchors 'disqualify themselves' from moderating the upcoming presidential debates, critics say
CNN has had a strong presence in the presidential debates in the past two elections cycles as its anchors landed the coveted honor of being selected as a debate moderator but the network's drastic shift towards opinion-fueled coverage towards President Trump may prevent them from even being considered as a serious selection in the upcoming debates in the fall.
Advocates push Ottawa to fix long-term problems with long-term care
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World Rugby rejects plan for unofficial 'World Cup'
A plan for a six-week 16-team invitational tournament was put forward to raise money for the world's rugby unions.
World Rugby rejects plan for unofficial 'World Cup'
A plan for a six-week 16-team invitational tournament was put forward to raise money for the world's rugby unions.
World Rugby rejects plan for unofficial 'World Cup'
A plan for a six-week 16-team invitational tournament was put forward to raise money for the world's rugby unions.
COVID-19: Ondo sets date to reopen worship centres
Akeredolu gave the directive in Akure on Wednesday during a press conference on update of coronavirus pandemic at the Government House.
Zimbabwe ruling party calls for arrest of opposition officials for faking abductions
ZANU PF Acting Spokesperson Patrick Chinamasa says the party is calling for arrests of more MDC officials who were involved in the infamous Warren park demonstration that led to the abduction and torture of Joana Mamombe, Cecilia Chimbiri and Netsai Marova.
SSC exams: TS mulls special rooms for those from containment zones
Given the prevailing health crisis, the Education Department is planning to have special rooms in examination centres for students from containment areas while appearing for the pending SSC exams.
Retail stores allowed to reopen in city of Los Angeles, Garcetti says
Small retail stores in the city of Los Angeles will be allowed to reopen starting Wednesday, Mayor Eric Garcetti announced.
Pics: President follows up on road projects in Egyptian capital
Sisi has been keen to listen to the opinions of the workers in these projects and make sure the work goes as it should, Presidential Spokesman Bassam Radi said.
League proposes steep cuts to players' salaries for return of games: ESPN
NEW YORK (Reuters) - A proposal from Major League Baseball (MLB) to bring back live games would see players' salaries slashed, with higher-earning players taking a bigger hit, ESPN reported on Tuesday here
Australian police drop probe of reporter, whistleblower
Australian police on Wednesday dropped the investigation of a prominent journalist and government whistleblower over leaked government secrets, ending a case which sparked wide-ranging debate over press freedom in the country.
Hong Kong police fire pepper pellets to disperse rally
Hong Kong riot police fired pepper pellets to disperse protesters in the city as new national security laws proposed by Beijing revived anti-government demonstrations.
Family learns of NY nursing home resident’s death of coronavirus from funeral home
More than half the nursing home residents and 10% of the workforce have tested positive for COVID-19, according to New York state data.
Robert May (1936–2020) and the Future of Scientific Research
He was utterly unpretentious, without guile or dissimulation, and candid to the point of tactlessness—qualities in unfortunately short supply today
Global coronavirus death toll exceeds 350,000 mark
US has most confirmed cases, highest death toll in world, according to data compiled by Johns Hopkins University
Taiwan president pledges humanitarian relief for Hong Kongers
Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen on Wednesday pledged to draw up a plan to give humanitarian relief to people involved in pro-democracy protests in Taiwan's most concrete intervention since a renewal of unrest in Chinese-ruled Hong Kong. China's proposed new security legislation for the former
Husband's coronavirus symptoms mistaken for heartbreak after wife of 76 years dies
Nicky Guest-Walmsley, from Market Weighton, East Yorks, said her 95-year-old dad lost his appetite and died from Covid-19 just two weeks after losing his wife
Taiwan president pledges humanitarian relief for Hong Kongers
TAIPEI, May 27 — Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen today pledged to draw up a plan to give humanitarian relief to people involved in pro-democracy protests in Taiwan’s most concrete intervention since a renewal of unrest in Chinese-ruled Hong Kong. China’s proposed new security legislation for...
Apple to reopen about 100 US stores, most with curbside pickup
Apple Inc plans to reopen about 100 US stores, mostly with curbside pickup but some with walk-in service, the company said on Tuesday.
WTI attempts a bounce above $34 mark ahead of API data
WTI (July futures on Nymex) witnessed a quick bounce from daily lows of 33.52 and regained the 34 handle in the last hour, now consolidating above the
Dow climbs 325 points as investors cheer efforts to boost global economies, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - The European Commission proposed on Wednesday a $826 billion stimulus package intended to aid recovery from the ongoing recession.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
ZANU PF calls for arrest of more MDC officials
ZANU PF Acting Spokesperson Patrick Chinamasa says the party is calling for arrests of more MDC officials who were involved in the infamous Warren park demonstr...
Dow climbs 350 points as investors cheer efforts to boost global economies
US stocks rose on Wednesday as investors were encouraged by signs that global authorities were taking measures to boost economies. The European ...
Australian police drop probe of reporter, whistleblowera
Australian police on Wednesday dropped the investigation of a prominent journalist and government whistleblower over leaked government secrets, ending a case which sparked wide-ranging debate over press freedom in the country.
Justice says it will recommend Trump veto FISA bill
The Justice Department said on Wednesday that it opposes House-proposed changes to surveillance reform legislation and will urge President Trump to veto the bill if it reaches his desk.
Kellyanne Conway: Trump's Twitter fact checks done by 'people who attack him all day long'
White House counselor Kellyanne Conway said Wednesday that President Trump’s Twitter fact checks are conducted by the same “people who attack him all day long.”
Taiwan president pledges humanitarian relief for Hong Kongers
Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen on Wednesday pledged to draw up a plan to give humanitarian relief to people involved in pro-democracy protests in Taiwan’s most concrete intervention since a renewal of unrest in Chinese-ruled Hong Kong.
Disney World is set to reopen on July 11 with masks and temperature checks required
Walt Disney World is set to reopen this summer – with masks and temperature checks required – after it closed because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Disney World is set to reopen on July 11 with masks and temperature checks required
Disney told a Florida task force that it planned to open its Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom parks first, followed by Epcot and Hollywood Studios.
WI Dems Acted Quickly To Spur Voter Turnout In April. Can They Maintain That Momentum This Fall?
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CAN, NSCIA, NCDC, PTF discuss guidelines to re-open religious centres
Following pressure from religious leaders to re-open places of worship, the Christians Association of Nigeria (CAN), Nigeria Supreme Council...
Hong Kong police fire pepper pellets to disperse protests over security bill
Hong Kong police fired pepper pellets to disperse protesters in the heart of the global financial center on Wednesday and arrested about 240 people as national security legislation proposed by Beijing revived anti-government demonstrations.
'Central Park Karen,' Amy Cooper, faces NYC Human Rights Commission investigation
The New York City Commission on Human Rights is investigating the white woman walking her dog in New York City who called police to report she was being threatened by “an African-American man.”
'Absolutely no legal authority': Trump's threats to shut down Twitter are 'totally asinine' and reek of censorship, according to legal experts, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - Trump has long made unsubstantiated claims that social-media platforms are biased against and "silence" conservative users.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
CNBC Hosts Get Into Shouting Match Over COVID: '100,000 People Died!'
"100,000 people died, Joe, and all you did was try to help your friend, the president," Andrew Ross Sorkin yells at "Squawk Box" cohost Joe Kernen
A flurry of activity leads to doubts about govt’s stability
Pawar’s meetings with governor Koshyari and CM Uddhav, followed by Rahul’s remark on Cong’s ‘limited’ role in MVA decision-making give rise to speculation
A century ago, not wearing a mask in Las Vegas could draw a fine
Wearing face masks isn’t just a 21st-century thing. Some localities in Nevada enacted laws requiring citizens to wear masks in public during 1918 and 1919.
Friends and families could be reunited in ‘social bubbles’ of up to ten people by next month under lockdown-easing plans
Barbecues and garden parties could also be among activities given the go-ahead in Britain by the end of June after being raised in the Cabinet.
Apple to Reopen More Than 100 Stores in The US This Week
Apple will reopen more than 100 stores in the U.S. this week, as the tech giant looks to rebound from the body-blow its suffered due to the coronavirus
PIA plane crash: Federal government to compensate Model Colony residents
Governor Imran Ismail says without conclusion of an official probe into the PIA plane crash, no one could be held responsible
Over $500m to help digital transformation of companies
More than 32,000 people have been infected in Singapore, leaving 23 dead. The Covid-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc here and across the globe, and upended all economies. One irony, though, is that the pandemic has accelerated the drive for digital transformation among...
Amid Tensions With India And US, Xi Jinping Tells Chinese Military To Scale Up Battle Preparedness
Jinping directed the military to resolutely safeguard national sovereignty, security and development interests.
Trump accuses Twitter of interfering in US elections
President Donald Trump has accused Twitter of interfering in the 2020 U.S. election scheduled for Nov. 3 after the microblogging service
U.K. lawmakers set to quiz Johnson amid pressure to fire aide
Senior British lawmakers are set to question Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Wednesday amid growing pressure to fire his closest adviser for allegedly flouting COVID-19 lockdown rules.
How South Africa’s action on Covid-19 contrasts sharply with its response to Aids
Country’s swift response is distinct from the handling of the HIV crisis 20 years ago. Have lessons been learnt?
Uttarakhand NOT burning: Forest fires way less, fake news being spread on social media says CM Trivendra Rawat
Incidents of forest fires in Uttarakhand are way less this year and false panic is being spread on social media using old and unrelated photos, Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat said on Wednesday. Rawat's comments followed social media getting flooded with frightening images apparently of forest fires in Uttarakhand
Whole country to move to Level 3 on 1 June, but further detail delayed, again
A highly anticipated media briefing on the Level 3 regulations has once again been postponed. Meanwhile, Health Minister Zweli Mkhizi clarified on Wednesday that Covid-19 hotspots will move to Level 3 along with the rest of the country on 1 June.
Pub jobs at risk unless social distancing is cut to one metre, trade groups warn
Expecting pubs to contribute to furlough costs whilst they are still closed is ‘madness’, Chancellor told.
Pub jobs at risk unless social distancing is cut to one metre, trade groups warn
Expecting pubs to contribute to furlough costs whilst they are still closed is ‘madness’, Chancellor told.
Fatah Officials Fear Israel is Working to Replace Abbas
PA officials believe that since Abbas is no longer cooperating with Israel, then Israel will try to replace him.
Analysis: TTD decision to sell unused and unviable properties attains political hue in Andhra Pradesh
Subramanian Swamy comes to the rescue of YSRCP. He says the sub-committee on the issue was constituted in 29 January, 2016 when the TDP was in power and the BJP was in alliance.
Pub jobs at risk unless social distancing is cut to one metre, trade groups warn
Expecting pubs to contribute to furlough costs whilst they are still closed is ‘madness’, Chancellor told.
France bans use of hydroxychloroquine to treat Covid-19
Announcement comes two days after WHO said it was pausing a large trial due to safety concerns.
‘The pilot's testing his eyesight’ - Dublin Airport aims dig at Boris Johnson's advisor Dominic Cummings
Political advisor Dominic Cummings has lost the support of not only the British public, but the Dublin Airport Twitter account.
Trump expects 'full report' on death of George Floyd
President Trump on Wednesday described the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis police custody as a “very sad event” and said he expects a “full report” when he returns to Washington.
'Move on' says British PM, as row over adviser Cummings persists
LONDON, May 28 — Prime Minister Boris Johnson urged Britain yesterday to move on from what he described as a “very, very frustrating episode” when his closest adviser provoked outrage for taking a long-distance drive during the coronavirus lockdown. Dominic Cummings has refused to quit after...
Why we want to amend National Art Endowment Act —FG
Alhaji Lai Mohammed has said the Federal Government has concluded plans to amend the Act establishing the National Endowment for the Arts
"Move on" says British PM, as row over adviser Cummings persists
By William James and Elizabeth Piper LONDON (Reuters) - Prime Minister Boris Johnson urged Britain on Wednesday to move on from what he described as a
Trump Campaign: Twitter 'Fact Check' Proof of Silicon Valley Obstruction
President Donald Trump's reelection campaign on Tuesday reacted to the news that Twitter had fact-checked the president's tweet.
Oklahoma High Court Rules State Must Accept Signatures on Sentencing Ballot Measure
The Oklahoma Supreme Court ordered the state Tuesday to accept over 260,000 in signatures collected for a criminal justice reform ballot question that seeks to end sentence enhancements for nonviolent crimes.
Twitter calls Trump tweets 'unsubstantiated' for the first time
Twitter labeled two tweets by U.S. President Donald Trump "unsubstantiated" and accused him of making false claims Tuesday, a first for the social network
Tucker rips media for scolding outdoor Americans: 'The fact that you disobeyed them drove them insane'
Tucker Carlson opened Tuesday's edition of "Tucker Carlson Tonight" by ripping the mainstream media for shaming Americans who spent part of their holiday weekend outside and not wearing masks.
China expands scope of Hong Kong security legislation
The law has revived mass protests by demonstrators who say China aims to curb the freedoms enjoyed in Hong Kong, a global financial centre with broad autonomy.
US to take action against China over Hong Kong this week, says Trump
US President Donald Trump said that his administration is preparing action against China this week over its efforts to impose national security laws on Hong Kong.
AP EXPLAINS: Why is China pushing Hong Kong security law
BEIJING — China is taking matters into its own hands after last year’s tumultuous anti-government protests in Hong Kong that often descended into tear gas-filled clashes.
Why is China pushing Hong Kong security law
China News: BEIJING : China is taking matters into its own hands after last year's tumultuous anti-government protests in Hong Kong that often descended into tear.
Twitter labels two Trump tweets 'unsubstantiated'
Twitter has labelled two of Donald Trump's tweets "unsubstantiated" and accused him of making false claims, a first for the social network which has long resisted calls to censure the US president over some of his questionable posts.
Twitter calls Trump tweets 'unsubstantiated' for the first time
Twitter targeted two tweets President Trump posted in which he made claims without evidence
China-Hong Kong standoff: Riot police shield Legislative Council as protests heat up
Police said they had arrested at least 16 people, aged 14-40, involved in crimes including possession of offensive weapons, possession of tools for illegal use and dangerous driving
New York City: Woman fired for lying to police about African-American man - US & Canada
Woman tells police that African-American man threatened her life after he requested she leash her dog, is fired by employer.
Japan doubles down on stimulus with extra $1 trillion in aid
Package includes financing for companies, rent subsidies and healthcare assistance
China is set to pass a draconian new law in Hong Kong that would effectively stifle all dissent. Here's what could happen to people in the city., Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - China wants to pass a new security law that could further punish protesters and intensify Chinese actions like tracking, torture, and detainment.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
China is set to pass a draconian new law in Hong Kong that would effectively stifle all dissent. Here's what could happen to people in the city.
China wants to pass a new security law that could further punish protesters and intensify Chinese actions like tracking, torture, and detainment.
China praises Russian FM comments slamming US over interference in HK
China totally agrees with and speaks highly of Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov's comments that Hong Kong affairs are China's domestic issue, and the US response to the proposed national security law on Hong Kong exposes its sense of superiority, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian said at a press conference on Wednesday.
Trudeau defends suspending regular House sittings, downplays chance of snap election
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is defending the decision to suspend all regular sittings of the House of Commons until September, with the special all-party COVID-19 committee acting as a stand-in over the next few weeks, and then four special House sittings over the summer.
Twitter: Trump tweets 'unsubstantiated'
The move drew a furious response from Trump.
Justice Mazuz: Man under indictment establishing government - a moral failure - Inside Israel
Supreme Court publishes full arguments in decision not to prevent Netanyahu from forming government while under indictment.
AUD/USD stretches recovery moves beyond 0.6600 despite US-China tussle
AUD/USD extends the late-US session recoveries while trading around 0.6620 at the start of Thursday’s Asian session. Although concerns surrounding the
Trump offers to 'mediate' between India and China
Trump offers to 'mediate' between India and China. The US president previously offered to mediate between India and Pakistan, a proposal rejected by New Delhi which maintains that there is no role for any third party in bilateral issues.
Second Iranian Oil Tanker Arrives At Venezuela's Largest Refinery
A second Iranian tanker carrying gasoline and oil derivatives has arrived at crisis-stricken Venezuela's main oil refinery, amid escalating tensions between Washington and the two U.S.-sanctioned countries.
Greek PM praises 'huge step' of European recovery bid
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Wednesday hailed a proposed EU coronavirus recovery package as a
Release of more declassified Russia investigation documents hinges on Ratcliffe
The continued release of Russia investigation documents is now in the hands of President Trump's new spy chief.
Presses start rolling as weekly newspapers prepare to publish again
THE Mourne Observer will be available again in newsagents' shops this morning, heralding a return to the shelves of a number of weekly newspapers which were temporarily shut during the coronavirus pandemic.
Italy records 78 new coronavirus deaths, 397 new cases
ROME: Deaths from the COVID-19 epidemic in Italy climbed by 78 on Tuesday (May 26), against 92 the day before, the Civil Protection Agency said, ...
Food vender, boyfriend quarantined for coronavirus in Saboba
A food vendor and her boyfriend have been quarantined in Saboba in the Northern region after she tested positive for Covid-19.
Coronavirus: Ghana to decide on Hydroxychloroquine usage
The Ghana Health Service on Tuesday announced that the COVID-19 case Management Team will meet to decide on steps to take after the World Health Organisation suspended the use of Hydoxychloroquine to treat COVID-19 on safety grounds.
Governor says Texas Panhandle hot spot has 'turned a corner'
Republican Gov. Greg Abbott said Wednesday that the Texas Panhandle has “turned a corner
[Monitor] Air transport hit hardest by pandemic
The production performance of many Korean companies was found to have deteriorated in the first quarter this year due to the global economic downturn and the impact of the pandemic, latest data showed Wednesday. Local corporate tracker CEOScore surveyed 127 companies, which submitted quarterly reports and disclosed their production capacity and performance, among the nation’s top 500 companies. According to...
Canada Learning Code has a digital literacy goal amid the pandemic
The Canada Learning Code organization transition to online learning has motivated it to deliver 10 million learning experiences by 2027.
'We also have to think about the larger issue at hand': Vicky Kaushal on resuming work amid coronavirus lockdown
Bollywood actor Vicky Kaushal said that he misses work but also yearns for things to move towards normalcy.
Heat stress and death: Stakes high for 56,000 stranded sheep with cut-off date looming
The sheep are being cared for in a feedlot with ample food, water and monitoring, but their welfare is in doubt if they don't leave during the approved season.
Trump says he wants full Afghanistan pullout but sets no timeline
President Donald Trump on Tuesday renewed his desire for a full military withdrawal from Afghanistan but added that he had not set a target date, amid speculation he might make ending the United States's longest war part of his re-election campaign.
PVR, Inox Leisure stocks hit by uncertainty as coronavirus brings business to halt
With looming uncertainty over businesses, investors are watching the stock movement sitting on boundaries. Since March 24, when PM Modi announced lockdown, Inox stock has lost 17.77% and PVR share price is down 39.20%
Trump urges GOP to vote 'NO' on FISA bill, citing Russia probe concerns
President Trump on Tuesday night warned that Republicans should vote against the reauthorization of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), the controversial measure that sets up a separate legal avenue for the U.S. government to get permission to spy on individuals who might be agents of a foreign power in the United States.
I just lost my close girlfriend to coronavirus – Nigerian man says
A Nigerian man has taken to Twitter to announce the passing of a close girlfriend he allegedly lost to Coronavirus in Abuja, the nation’s capital. According to the aggrieved man, with the handle @SalmanDuke on the
Coronavirus lockdown: Registered to return, migrants in Punjab start backing out
Only 20% sent back in three weeks, special trains on track, but district authorities say rush is starting to fizzle out.
Fearing coronavirus, OFWs in Algeria ask PH gov’t to bring them home
At least 152 Filipinos working in construction sites remain stranded in the African country
Coronavirus: Testing rates slide as youngest death recorded
After a testing blitz, numbers of tests have fallen in the past week as economies open up.
Posts Spread Fake Trump Memorial Day Tweet
Facebook users are circulating a fake screenshot of a supposed tweet from President Donald Trump, which purportedly praises his own "sacrifices" in recognition of Memorial Day. Trump never posted the tweet in question.
Disney, SeaWorld announce plans for Florida parks to reopen
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — SeaWorld and Walt Disney World will reopen in Orlando, Florida, in June and July after months of inactivity because of the coronavirus pandemic, under plans approved Wednesday. . .
Coronavirus: NCDC announces 276 new cases, total soars to 8,344
Fresh 276 cases of Covid-19 have been announced by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control on Tuesday, bringing the total infection to 8,344, with 16 new deaths.
Elon Musk's SpaceX raises $346 million ahead of debut astronaut mission
US President Donald Trump will be among the spectators at Kennedy Space Center to witness the launch
Novavax launches its first coronavirus vaccine test on humans
US biotech company Novavax Inc has joined the race to test coronavirus vaccine candidates on humans and said it was targeting production of over a billion doses of its vaccine candidate next year.
PDP hails FG over successes against banditry, other crimes in Zamfara
The Zamfara chapter of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), on Tuesday, expressed satisfaction with the efforts of the Federal Government
Rapid coronavirus test closer to market thanks to industry partnership
The portable testing device can carry out six highly accurate tests every 30 minutes, and quickly determine if someone has Covid-19.
Rapid coronavirus test closer to market thanks to industry partnership
The portable testing device can carry out six highly accurate tests every 30 minutes, and quickly determine if someone has Covid-19.
Rapid coronavirus test closer to market thanks to industry partnership
The portable testing device can carry out six highly accurate tests every 30 minutes, and quickly determine if someone has Covid-19.
NHS nurse who was clapped out of the hospital after spending 12 days in ICU with coronavirus reveals she tested negative for virus TWICE before being admitted
Critical care nurse Sue Snelson, 64, from Lincolnshire, spent 12 days in the ICU at Scunthorpe General Hospital and told on GMB she tested negative for coronavirus twice.
Some children 'may be at increased risk of online harm' during pandemic
Isolated children may be at more risk of online harm during the pandemic, a leading support charity in Northern Ireland has warned.
Oxford to Resume Face-to-Face Classes as Leading Universities Move online.
The UK's leading universities are looking at ways to continue their daily responsibilities as the coronavirus continues to spread throughout the country. While...
Over 1,000 people caught drink or drug driving during coronavirus lockdown
The shocking figures show over 1,000 people were found to be driving under the influence during lockdown
'Warned' - Derby County defender reveals what it's like to be back training
The Championship campaign has been suspended since March due to the coronavirus pandemic but there is a desire to restart matches when it is safe to do so
Passengers On Multiple Domestic Flights Test Positive For Coronavirus After Operations Resume
Passengers of a Delhi-Ludhiana flight have been quarantined after a 50-year-old Alliance Air employee has tested positive for coronavirus.
Nigerian military unlawfully detain children at rehabilitation centre for militants: Amnesty
ABUJA (Reuters) - The Nigerian military are unlawfully detaining boys and men at a rehabilitation centre for alleged members of the Islamist militant group Boko Haram, Amnesty International said in a report released on Wednesday.
Philippines: 260% Spike in Online Sex Abuse of Children amid Lockdown
In the Philippines, cases of online sexual abuse of children have risen by 260 percent during the country's coronavirus lockdown.
Former police officer praises NHS staff in West Suffolk
A retired police officer now working as a non-executive director at the West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust (WSFT) has praised the efforts of staff during the coronavirus crisis.
Beyond coronavirus: Dubai residents welcome the new normal as businesses reopen
A relieved lot, they say vigilance and caution will have to continue
Government quietly mothballs another FOUR NHS Nightingales after putting 4,000-bed hospital at London's ExCel centre on 'standby' - as flights are set to restart at City Airport by end of June
EXCLUSIVE: The flagship Nightingale location in London was already mothballed earlier this month, while sites in Birmingham, Bristol, Harrogate and Tyne and Wear are also closed.
SBI extends term loan EMI moratorium by 3 months as coronavirus 'respite''
The state-owner lender said it had contacted loan customers to obtain their consent to stop their Standing Instructions
Cops bust homeless man who stole from Texas doctor fighting coronavirus
A homeless man was busted for swiping $11,000 worth of personal items from the Brooklyn hotel room of a Texas doctor in town to help with the battle against the coronavirus, police said. Ronaldo
Lara Logan calls out media for ignoring 'devastating' effects of lockdowns on health care industry
Fox Nation host Lara Logan called out the media Tuesday for ignoring how economic lockdowns are causing damage to the health care industry amid the coronavirus pandemic.
US coronavirus death toll crosses 100,000 in harrowing milestone
The U.S. reached yet another harrowing milestone on Wednesday as the coronavirus death toll topped 100,000.
EU readies trillion-euro aid plan as virus hammers Latin America
A one-trillion-euro recovery plan to get Europe back on its feet after the devastation wreaked by the coronavirus pandemic was set to be unveiled Wednesday, as badly hit Spain started 10 days of national mourning for its thousands of dead.
Fauci Wants To Make Masks A ‘Symbol’ Of What The Public Should Be Doing
The country’s top infectious disease expert on Wednesday urged the public to comply with mask-wearing requirements as the easing of...
Red Rock Canyon to reopen Monday
Areas in Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, including the Scenic Drive, will reopen Monday after a weekslong closure due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Union Pres.: Baltimore Mayor More Upset by Trump Visit than 10 Murders
Mike Mancuso, president of the Fraternal Order of Police for Baltimore City Lodge No. 3, claims Baltimore Mayor Bernard C. “Jack” Young (D) was more upset over President Trump's Memorial Day visit than over the 10 individuals killed in the city over weekend.
Moscow says Putin and Saudi Arabia’s Mohammed bin Salman agreed to ‘close coordination’ on oil output
The Kremlin said they also both noted the importance of joint efforts aimed at reaching the agreements within the OPEC+ group in April on oil production curbs
Four Premier League players and staff test positive in latest coronavirus tests
A total of four Premier League players and staff from three clubs have tested positive for coronavirus in the latest round of testing, it has been confirmed
'Go for launch': SpaceX, NASA set for milestone mission
SpaceX's landmark launch to the International Space Station—the first crewed mission to blast off from US soil in almost a decade and a first for the commercial sector—was set to proceed on time Wednesday, ...
Springbok Rugby World Cup winner Cheslin Kolbe’s Toulouse club take Covid-19 salary cut
South African Rugby World Cup winner Cheslin Kolbe's Toulouse have announced their squad will take a pay cut of up to 15% for next season.
Toulouse players become latest in Top 14 to agree to pay cuts for next season
The 20-time French champions’ current squad will take a hit of up to 15% on their salaries in 2020/21.
Putin, Saudi crown prince agree further coordination on oil output cuts - Kremlin
MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman agreed during a telephone call on further
Italy records 117 new coronavirus deaths, 584 new cases
ROME (Reuters) - Deaths from the COVID-19 epidemic in Italy climbed by 117 on Wednesday, against 78 the day before, the Civil Protection Agency said, while the daily tally of new cases climbed to 584 from 397 on Tuesday.
Four positives in latest Premier League coronavirus tests
MANCHESTER, England (Reuters) - Four players tested positive for coronavirus in the latest batch of tests conducted by the English Premier League and announced on Wednesday.
Man City lead race for latest Ajax starlet and more transfer rumours
Manchester City are reportedly keen on signing Ajax youngster Sontje Hansen and more transfer gossip.
'You just gotta forestall that': Fauci discourages churches from distributing communion
Dr. Anthony Fauci, one of President Trump's leading medical advisers on the coronavirus pandemic, on Wednesday said that Christians who distribute communion during services should refrain from doing so.
Disney, SeaWorld announce plans for Florida parks to reopen
SeaWorld and Walt Disney World will reopen in Orlando, Fla., in June and July after months of inactivity because of the coronavirus pandemic, according to plans a city task force approved Wednesday.
Premier League reveal plan for 2020-21 as West Brom and Leeds United wait on promotion
Should the season not be completed because of Covid, then clubs will be asked to approve the remainder of the campaign being determined by a points per game average
Solihull Moors raise over £25,000 with help of ex-Aston Villa and West Brom stars
Over 50 people took part in the challenge to run or walk 4 miles every 4 hours for 24 hours on Saturday 23rd May 2020
The doors to a feminist future must remain open
The ability of feminist funders to continue doing transformative, innovative and subversive work is likely to be severely hampered by the Covid-19 pandemic. The situation calls us to question our not having sustainability mechanisms that look beyond donor funding.
Kenney says targeted approach needed to prevent COVID-19 resurgence
Premier Jason Kenney says Alberta has been among the world leaders in staunching the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, but at a staggering financial cost the province cannot afford to repeat should there be a second wave.
Disney, SeaWorld announce plans for Florida parks to reopen
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — SeaWorld and Walt Disney World will reopen in Orlando, Florida, in June and July after months of inactivity because of the coronavirus pandemic, under plans approved Wednesday by a city task force.
Swiss sex workers offer just two sexual positions for safety during COVID-19 pandemic
It's to avoid "droplet transmission" in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
'Justice Will Be Served': Trump Says FBI, DoJ Probe in George Floyd Murder Will Be 'Expedited'
US President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that he had personally requested the federal investigations into the "tragic death" of 46-year-old Minneapolis, Minnesota...
Executive Order on Social Media Companies Will Be Signed on Thursday - White House
President Trump earlier threatened to put regulations or even shut down social media sites, including Twitter, after the latter labeled the president's tweets with...
Coronavirus Stock Market Bargains: Xerox Stock
Xerox stock has lost $4.5B of value in the recent selloff. Forward-looking estimates indicate that only $2.7B of value loss was warranted. XRX has poor price mo
The Irish Times view on Ireland’s peacekeepers: A breakdown in trust
The delayed redeployment of Irish personnel points to a loss of trust between the Department of Defence and the officer class
A family-run circus has been stranded for 2 months in a Spanish town because of the coronavirus lockdown
Louisa Raluy is suspended upside-down from a rope hanging from the ceiling, twisting and turning as her fellow circus performers encourage her on.
Floor trading resumes at NYSE, with masks and plexiglas
New York Stock Exchange, the symbolic heart of Wall Street, reopened its floor Tuesday after a two-month closure due to the coronavirus, with traders donning masks and separated by plexiglas.
"Innovation Should Be Given a Boost Through Tax Incentives"
In the middle of the current pandemic, India has emerged as a credible supplier of essential medicines
Minister donates May salary to secure release of five inmates
The Minister made the donation while felicitating with the inmates as part of activities to celebrate this year’s Eid el-Fitr.
Venezuela's official virus data is 'absurd' – HRW and Johns Hopkins
President Nicolas Maduro's government reports 10 COVID-19 deaths out of 1,121 cases in a country of 30 million people
China’s Foreign Ministry: Will take necessary countermeasures to foreign interference
China’s Foreign Ministry: Will take necessary countermeasures to foreign interference more to come ....
Minister forfeits salary to aid inmates release - The Nation Nigeria
Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister of State, Dr. Ramatu Aliyu, has forfeited her May salary to secure the release of five inmates who could not pay
VICTOR JOECKS: Churches, DOJ push back on Sisolak’s discriminatory ban on worship services
Gov. Steve Sisolak’s lockdown orders have been unconstitutionally discriminatory against places of worship.
Coronavirus: Arbroath great-gran Bernie doubles Alzheimer Scotland target with daily walk to happiness
An octogenarian Angus great-gran has completed her own personal lockdown mission with a fundraising walk in support of Alzheimer Scotland.
Hong Kong police arrest 300 as thousands protest over security laws
HONG KONG, May 27 (Reuters) - Police in Hong Kong fired pepper pellets and made 300 arrests as thousands of people took to the streets on Wednesday to voice anger over national security legislation proposed by China, that has raised international alarm over freedoms in the city.
Overall stable and controllable: China on situation at India border
China on Wednesday reiterated that its stance on the border issues with India is consistent and clear, stressing that the situation in the China-India border area is "overall stable and controllable."
Nevada governor amends church restrictions after DOJ criticism
Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak late Tuesday night amended his restrictions on church reopenings, a day after a letter from the Justice Department criticized him for treating them "unequally."
Cuomo granted immunity to nursing home executives, after big-money campaign donation: report
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who signed legislation granting hospital and nursing home executives immunity from lawsuits related to the novel coronavirus last month, previously received a big-money boost from a powerful health care industry group, according to a new report.
Minister cannot say whether all primary pupils will return before summer holidays
It was previously announced that all primary school pupils in England should be able to go back to school for a month before the summer break began in July and August
Ariana Grande's Boyfriend, Dalton Gomez, Makes Surprise Cameo in New Video Sketch with Lady Gaga
It's the latest quick appearance from Grande's new beau.
India faces its worst locust swarm in nearly 30 years
With about 50,000 hectares of cropland destroyed by locusts, India is facing its worst food shortages since 1993
Positivity in times of panic
Amidst the COVID-19 crisis, Mapusa-based Ashish Kumar is on a mission to inspire and spread hope. NT BUZZ gets you the scoop ANNA FERNANDES | NT BUZZ With
Did You Read Pew Research's Messy COVID Death Count Study Between Dem and Republican Counties?
What was Pew Research thinking to trot this piece out
Proposed Chinese agency in Hong Kong for intel, not enforcement: Adviser
A proposed security law could allow Chinese mainland authorities to set up shop in Hong Kong, but their powers would likely be restricted to ...
Khloe Kardashian slams accusations she flouted social distancing rules at reunion
Khloe Kardashian has hit back at fans who took her to task over her children ignoring social distancing rules when the KarJenner family reunited again
Coronavirus cases in India breach 150,000-mark; toll reaches 4,337
A total of 6,387 new cases of coronavirus infection and 170 deaths were reported till Wednesday 8 am, according to the ministry's data.
After meeting Uddhav, Pawar says no threat to govt in Maharashtra
Pawar's meeting with the chief minister, held at Thackeray’s residence Matoshree, came as the main opposition BJP has stepped up its criticism of the Thackeray government's alleged mishandling of the Covid-19 crisis in Maharashtra.
Egypt’s Sisi discusses mutual relations, latest COVID-19 updates with India’s Modi
Modi affirmed his country's pride of the mutual ties and close relations with Egypt.
CMO Bandipora loses cool after police 'stop' his vehicle
Chief Medical Officer Bandipora was on Tuesday allegedly stopped by police when he was on way to perform his duty. A video has gone viral on the internet
Explained: Why Dominic Cummings, UK PM’s chief adviser, is under fire
Cummings was accused of violating lockdown rules in the UK when it was revealed that he drove approximately 419 kms, from London to County Durham, after his wife developed Covid-19 symptoms.
Fired Australian’s story reveals why Boris Johnson really backs under-fire adviser
Why hasn't Boris Johnson sacked Dominic Cummings? The answer may lie with a young Australian aide by the name of James McGrath.
Shiv Sena hints at split in Maharashtra BJP
Asserting that the Uddhav Thackeray-led government in Maharashtra is stable, Shiv Sena mouthpiece Saamana on Wednesday hinted that a chunk of BJP MLAs in the State might shift loyalties to the ruling
New Zealand expects plan for safe travel with Australia in June
WELLINGTON (Reuters) - New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said on Wednesday a draft blueprint on safely starting travel between New Zealand and Australia will be presented to both governments in early June.
Former Uzbek Military Think-Tank Chief Gets 12 Years In Prison For Treason
Rafik Saifulin, the former chief of Uzbekistan's presidential military think tank, has been sentenced to 12 years in prison after being found guilty of high treason.
UK's Johnson suffers sharp poll fall after Cummings scandal
It adds to a sense of growing revolt over the government's handling of Dominic Cummings, with nearly 40 Tory MPs demanding he lose his job
Maharashtra: CM Uddhav Thackeray on shaky ground as murmurs of rift within MVA grow, Sharad Pawar takes centrestage
The MVA government continues to face a relentless attack from the opposition Bharatiya Janata Party over poor handling of the COVID situation.
Irish PM Denies Breaking Lockdown After Having Topless BBQ in Park
The lockdown has received scant media coverage in comparison to the scandal surrounding Boris Johnson's chief adviser Dominic Cummings.
Alaska man released from prison accused of quarantine breach
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Prosecutors have accused an Alaska man of violating a federal judge's order and breaking his quarantine after securing early release from prison amid the coronavirus pandemic....
Buhari extols Amaechi at 55 - The Nation Nigeria
President Muhammadu Buhari has extolled the unique qualities of the Minister of Transportation, Rt. Hon. Rotimi Amaechi, as he turned 55 years of age...
EU keeps defence fund alive with 8 billion euro proposal
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The European Commission proposed on Wednesday spending 8 billion euros ($8.81 billion) of its next budget on a new European Union defence fund, keeping alive a Franco-German plan to deepen military cooperation despite the economic impact of COVID-19.
Tesla Cutting Car Prices to Spur Demand
The electric vehicle company had strong first-quarter results, but COVID-19 related lockdowns have put a damper on North American car sales.
Boris Johnson rejects calls for inquiry into Dominic Cummings
The PM's senior aide drove from London to Durham to isolate with his family during the lockdown and says he subsequently took a trip to Barnard Castle to see if he was fit enough to drive before returning to the capital
Breaking: We are working on guidelines for school reopening – FG
The secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, has on Wednesday said that the Federal Government would soon list
Government confident of hitting 200,000 testing target by Monday
Testing capacity was only reaching 154,120 in the 24 hours up to 9am on Tuesday.
PM Boris grilled on adviser row but won’t budge
Prime Minister Boris Johnson faced forensic questions on the conduct of his controversial chief adviser Dominic Cummings from members of the Liaison Committee of the House of Commons on Wednesday.
Over 16,000 virus tests conducted daily, will ramp up capacity: Ashok Gehlot
The Rajasthan authorities are conducting over 16,000 coronavirus tests daily and the capacity will be ramped up with the establishment of more laboratories in the state, Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot
The Last of Us 2 will feature two warring factions in a ruined Seattle
The latest State of Play featured new information about the state of affairs in The Last of Us Part 2's rundown setting.
Kenney, Horgan differ on NHL hub takes as league looks for host cities
Alberta Premier Jason Kenney wants the federal government to help clear the way for NHL players to come to Edmonton.His counterpart in British Columbia, Joh
Decline in China's industrial profits slows in April, outlook still gloomy
Decline in China's industrial profits slows in April, outlook still gloomy
Asia Today: S Korea virus cases make biggest jump in 50 days
South Korea on Thursday reported its biggest jump in coronavirus cases in more than 50 days, a huge setback that could erase some of its hard-won gains. Health officials warned that the resurgence is
Long Island enters first phase of NY's reopening process
Long Island became the latest region of New York to begin easing restrictions put in place to curb the spread of the coronavirus as it entered the first phase of the state's four-step reopening proces
COVID-19: I am finally back on court, Rafa Nadal says
Former world No.1 feels 2020 is ‘‘practically lost’’ to tennis
Covid-19: China’s industrial firms profits fall in April but at slower pace
Profits at China’s industrial firms in April fell 4.3% year-on-year to 478.1 billion yuan ($67 billion), after plunging 34.9% in March, the statistics bureau said on Wednesday.
Congress moves Supreme Court on plight of migrant labourers
Senior Congress leader Randeep Singh Surjewala moved the Supreme Court on Wednesday seeking to intervene in the matter in which it has taken cognisance of the 'unfortunate and miserable' plight of migrant labourers who have been stranded across the country due to the COVID-19 lockdown.
ECOWAS Court adjusts rules of procedure
The ECOWAS Court of Justice says it has updated its Practice Direction to enable the virtual conduct of Court sessions. The court also said it has updated the electronic filing of processes, acc...
I am finally back on court: Nadal returns to training
Spain tennis star Rafael Nadal is back to training following the COVID-19 forced hiatus. He has started training in Mallorca at the Rafa Nadal Academy by Movistar.
China to loosen flight restrictions after outcry from stranded citizens
Starting June 2020, the number of permitted flights in China will nearly triple to 407 per week
China has made great progress in Covid-19 vaccine research: Chinese Ambassador
China News: Chinese Ambassador to India Sun Weidong on Wednesday said that China has made "great progress" in vaccine research and development in the fight agains
China's top political advisory body starts closing meeting of annual session
The third session of the 13th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, China's top political advisory body, started its closing meeting on Wednesday.
Amaechi, best transportation minister in Nigeria’s history- El-Rufai
ABUJA- Kaduna state governor, Nasir El-Rufai has described Rotimi Amaechi as the best Transportation Minister in the history of Nigeria.
U.S. won't certify Hong Kong's autonomy from China, jeopardizing trade status
May 27 (UPI) -- Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Wednesday he has officially notified Congress that Hong Kong is in effect no longer autonomous from mainland China.
Alibaba Stock Will Struggle to Overcome These Short-Term Headwinds
Alibaba stock is facing threats from JD.com and the U.S.-China Cold War. This has led to weak sentiment towards Alibaba that should linger.
China puts GDP target on history's ash pit
The ruling party abandons the material growth standard of gross domestic product. Now, like many nations, it struggles to define progress in alternative ways.
Ladakh Face-off: Ready And Willing to Mediate Between India And China, Says Donald Trump
Taking to Twitter, Donald Trump said that he has informed both the countries that the United States is ready and willing to mediate over the raging border dispute.
All 3 Detroit automakers had workers test positive for COVID-19 since plants reopened
All 3 Detroit automakers had workers test positive for COVID-19 since plants reopened
Burundi opposition to contest ruling party's election win
CNL officials preparing appeals, says a party lawmaker.
She is the World’s highest paid woman CEO
Lisa Su of Advanced Micro Devices is the first woman ever to top The Associated Press’ annual survey of CEO compensation: Her 2019 pay package was valued at $58.5 million following a strong performance for the company’s stock during her five years as CEO.
Pentagon taking steps to relax ‘stop movement’ order | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
The Pentagon said today that a “conditions-based approach” will be taken to relax the “stop movement” order that has been in effect for troops since March due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Uni may move hall residents to house overseas students
The University of Auckland is considering moving domestic students out of halls of residence to make way for returning international students that...
Underestimating the Office of the President
WHEN you listen to the speeches of our presidential candidates before elections, rarely do you get to hear of public policy.
Millions Of U.S. Jobs Are Never Coming Back From The Covid-19 Recession
“We find three new hires for every 10 layoffs caused by the shock and estimate that 42% of recent layoffs will result in permanent job loss."
YouTube says removal of China comments 'an error'
WASHINGTON, DC: YouTube said on Tuesday (May 26) it was investigating the removal of comments critical of the Chinese Communist Party from the ...
State hosts forums for businesses planning to reopen
State officials have planned a series of virtual forums this week for the owners and operators businesses that will be allowed to reopen next week as Rhode Island's economic restart continues.
In a first, Twitter adds fact-check warnings to Trump tweets
For the first time, Twitter has flagged some of President Donald Trump's tweets with a fact-check warning.
Rights group urges inquiry into Philippine drug war killings
Human Rights Watch is calling on the U.N.’s top human rights body to launch an independent investigation into the Philippine government’s drug war that has left thousands dead, pointing in particular to its harmful effects on children. The advocacy group made the call alongside Wednesday's launch
FEEL GOOD | Walking the walk: Veteran philanthropist, 91, determined to raise R108m to feed the hungry
Apartheid Museum founder and philanthropist Solly Krok’s determination to make a difference proves that age is just number.
In a first, Twitter adds fact-check warnings to Trump tweets
The US President said Twitter's fact-check warning is stifling freedom of expression and accused the platform of interfering in the US presidential elections.
Gabba beats Perth for right to host India
Perth is scheduled to launch the Australian Test summer with a pink-ball match against Afghanistan but Brisbane has won the right to host India.
Gabba beats Perth for right to host India
Perth is scheduled to launch the Australian Test summer with a pink-ball match against Afghanistan but Brisbane has won the right to host India.
COMEDK UGET 2020: Application date extended till 30 May; exam for admission to Karnataka's medical, engineering, dental colleges on 26 June
The consortium of Medical, Engineering and Dental Colleges of Karnataka (COMEDK) has announced that it will conduct the Under Graduate Entrance Test (UGET) 2020 on 26 June
Sebi again extends deadline to apply for 147 senior level vacancies amid Covid-19
India Business News: Markets regulator Sebi has again extended the deadline to apply for the post of 147 senior-level executives by two months till July 31 in the wake of
Meat Seller’s Family Party Is A COVID-19 Super-Spreader
HYDERABAD: A family get-together organized by a meat seller of the city in utter disregard for COVID-19 preventive measures has ended up as a super-spreader for the dreaded virus on Tuesday. As many
Sebi again extends deadline to apply for 147 senior level vacancies amid Covid-19
NEW DELHI: Markets regulator Sebi has again extended the deadline to apply for the post of 147 senior level executives … Sebi again extends deadline to apply for 147 senior level vacancies amid Covid-19 Read More »
Poor Venezuelans protest as shortages stoke anger at Maduro
Lack of water and electricity adds to misery in slums caused by coronavirus
Three days of rain thwart Florida reopening, cause severe flooding
South Florida residents were unable to enjoy the reopening of restaurants and beaches after two months of coronavirus lockdown, when three straight days of rain Tuesday caused severe flooding in Miami and other coastal cities.
EU open to two-year Brexit extension, says Michel Barnier
The bloc’s chief negotiator said it had always remained open to any extension.
Sebi again extends deadline to apply for 147 senior-level vacancies amid Covid-19
Markets regulator Sebi has again extended the deadline to apply for the post of 147 senior-level executives by two months till July 31 in the wake of coronavirus pandemic.
JTA head hits back at ‘bitter’ Pembroke Hall principal
Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA) President Owen Speid has fired back at a public rebuke from Principal of Pembroke Hall High, Reverend Claude Ellis, saying the school leader is ‘bitter’ and should focus on fixing problems at...
Nude man allegedly spent ‘entire day’ destroying Florida school
A naked man broke into a shuttered Florida high school and trashed the building, leaving $100,000 in damages in a 22-hour vandalism spree.
Trump job approval falls to 2-year low in Rasmussen poll
President Trump's job approval sank toward a two-year low on Wednesday, according to a survey from the right-leaning polling firm Rasmussen.
COVID-19: Ondo lifts ban on religious gatherings
Ondo state Governor Rotimi Akeredolu, has lifted the ban on religious gathering which was put in place to curb the spread of coronavirus in the state. Rotimi Akeredolu made this known at a press briefing earlier
India to start Australia Test series at Brisbane on December 3, no quarantine hub
Australian media outlets report that the schedule for the four Tests has been finalised
Kolbe and co hit as Toulouse become 3rd Top 14 club to announce 2020/21 season pay cuts
With the remainder of the 2019/20 Top 14 season cancelled, Toulouse have agreed on a budget for 2020/21 that includes a pay cut for players and management.
Thousands of protesters gather in Hong Kong amid Chinese anthem law debate
Thousands of protesters shouted pro-democracy slogans and insults at police in Hong Kong on Wednesday as lawmakers debated a bill criminalizing abuse of the Chinese national anthem in the semi-autono…
Free COVID-19 testing under PMJAY: NHA to empanel ICMR approved labs
COVID-19 has infected over 1.5 akh people in the country and led to unfortunate deaths of over 4000 people.
Guinea admits 30 died in post-election violence in March
Guinea has for the first time admitted that 30 people died in days of violence following a constitutional referendum. - Foreign
Aston Villa 'face £11m bill' despite Liverpool protest to Premier League
Aston Villa news - Premier League clubs were official informed of the £340m sum they face paying
Horgan likes idea of NHL playoffs in Vancouver, but won't bend the rules
VICTORIA - British Columbia has entered the longest period in a state of emergency in its history and there's no end in sight, says Premier John Horgan.Horg
All three Detroit automakers had workers test positive for COVID-19 since plants reopened
In the week since U.S. auto factories reopened after coronavirus lockdowns, workers at all three Detroit automakers have tested positive for ...
All 3 Detroit automakers had workers test positive for COVID-19 since plants reopened
In the week since U.S. auto factories reopened after coronavirus lockdowns, workers at all three Detroit automakers have tested positive for ...
World Rugby rejects invitational tournament proposal to help struggling unions
World Rugby has quickly dismissed suggestions for a major international tournament to be held in England next year to ease the financial impact of the coronavirus crisis.
Officials urge caution after holiday weekend parties
Officials in St. Louis County and Kansas City are asking people who failed to follow social distancing guidelines over the holiday weekend to self-quarantine.
Trump says he’ll be back for delayed SpaceX rocket launch
President Trump has confirmed he will be back in Florida on Saturday after Wednesday’s highly anticipated SpaceX rocket launch was canceled due to bad weather. “Thank you to @NASA and
Future-Proof Your KYB, KYC And Risk In One API
Data aggregation with automation has been the next big milestone the risk industry has been trying to reach.
The Parts Of Donald Trump & Jeffrey Epstein's Relationship 'Filthy Rich' Doesn't Cover
Jeffrey Epstein had a number of famous associates, and among those mentioned in Netflix's new docuseries, Jeffrey Epstein: Filthy Rich, is Donald Trump. According to Vox, the two became friendly in the late '80s and maintained a relationship until…
GBP/USD: Off two-week top under 1.2400 amid US dollar pullback
GBP/USD steps back from two-week top to 1.2320, down 0.11% on a day, while heading into the London open on Wednesday.
Four Minneapolis policemen fired after death of unarmed black man
MINNEAPOLIS — Four Minneapolis police officers were fired on Tuesday over the death of an unarmed black man seen in a video lying face down in the street, gasping for air and groaning, “I can’t breathe,” while a white officer knelt on his neck for several minutes.
Hogan: Maryland to move to full stage 1 virus recovery plan
Maryland will fully implement the first stage of its coronavirus recovery plan later this week, Hogan said Wednesday, allowing outdoor dining at restaurants while further lessening some restrictions o
US used car dealer charged with inflating price of N95 face masks
NEW YORK: A New Jersey used car dealer was criminally charged on Tuesday (May 26) with exploiting the coronavirus pandemic by trying to defraud ...
Xi Jinping tells Chinese military to prepare for war. Is it against India, US or Taiwan?
Chinese President Xi Jinping has asked the PLA to prepare for war without specifying who is the enemy. China is currently engaged in intense territorial dispute with India, Taiwan and also the US.
Chicago to reopen trading floor with masks
New York stock exchange floor traders had to sign a waiver that prevents them from suing the exchange if they are infected there.
Russia reports 101 medic deaths from virus
Russia said Tuesday that at least 101 medics have died from coronavirus in the first such official announcement, while an online tally compiled by doctors gives a far higher figure. "Last Friday 101
Jagan Should Answer to the YSRCP Social Media Abuse of Judiciary?
Right from Jagan to the party leaders and cadre, YSR Congress is infamous for linking the judges to Chandrababu Naidu. Finally, the court decided to take them to the task.
Op-Ed: You're white and don't care about wearing a mask? Asian Americans don't have that privilege
Asian Americans were attacked for wearing masks early on in the coronavirus outbreak. Now we're attacked if we don't.
Editorial: Your web browsing says a lot about you. The government should have to get a warrant to look at it
In reauthorizing a surveillance law, Congress must protect the privacy of the internet
Why U.S. energy CEOs will get big payouts despite oil meltdown
BOSTON/NEW YORK (Reuters) - National Oilwell Varco Inc (NOV) has had a rough few years: Since 2017, the Houston company, whose drilling equipment is in major oilfields worldwide, has lost two-thirds of its value, costing shareholders a combined $9 billion.
Rusedski: US Open must go ahead for sake of tennis
Former British No 1 Greg Rusedski believes tennis could gain a whole new viewership if this year’s US Open takes place as scheduled.
An ongoing list of food businesses, delivery services, and restaurants donating to healthcare workers on the front lines, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - Donating food is an easy way to support and fuel healthcare workers on the frontlines of the coronavirus pandemic.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
An ongoing list of food businesses, delivery services, and restaurants donating to healthcare workers on the front lines
Donating food is an easy way to support and fuel healthcare workers on the frontlines of the coronavirus pandemic.
An ongoing list of food businesses, delivery services, and restaurants donating to healthcare workers on the front lines
As frontline heroes in the fight against the coronavirus, healthcare workers like doctors and nurses often sacrifice their own physical and mental well-being in order to take care of others.
The Jadon Sancho transfer sweetener that could earn Manchester United a double success
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer wants to bring the former Manchester City youth to Old Trafford.
Rivers warns hotel owner against blackmailing Wike
Rivers State Government has warned the owner of the demolished Prodest Hotel, Promise Gogorobari, against blackmailing the state Governor...
Why US energy CEOs will get big payouts despite oil meltdown
National Oilwell Varco Inc (NOV) has had a rough few years: Since 2017, the Houston company, whose drilling equipment is in major oilfields ...
Stocks rally on EU stimulus plan, euro gains
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Equity markets rallied on Wednesday, lifted by enthusiasm for the European Union’s plans for a 750 billion euro ($823 billion) recovery fund, but crude prices slid on concerns about unrest in Hong Kong over Beijing’s proposed national security laws.
Stocks rally on EU stimulus plan, euro gains
NEW YORK, May 28 — The euro and equity markets advanced yesterday as enthusiasm for the European Union’s plans for a €750 billion (RM3.5 trillion) recovery fund offset concerns about unrest in Hong Kong over Beijing’s proposed national security laws. US Treasury yields retreated from gains...
Ford's software update for police interceptors combats Covid-19 by cranking the heat
Ford on Wednesday announced it is piloting a software solution to help law enforcement curb the spread of Covid-19 inside police interceptor utility vehicles.
Job losses continue to mount in US despite reopenings
WASHINGTON (AP) — The coronavirus crisis threw at least 2.1 million Americans out of work last week despite the gradual reopening of businesses around the country, stoking fears Thursday that...
Boris Johnson to face grilling over top aide Dominic Cummings
The Prime Minister’s top adviser remains at the centre of a political storm, with at least 30 Tory MPs publicly calling for him to go.
Boris Johnson to face grilling over top aide Dominic Cummings
The Prime Minister’s top adviser remains at the centre of a political storm, with at least 30 Tory MPs publicly calling for him to go.
Kathy Griffin says Trump should inject deadly syringe 'with nothing but air inside'
Comedian Kathy Griffin is under fire again after she suggested President Trump inject himself with a potentially deadly air-filled syringe.
Big problems await small screen shootings
The State government recently gave permission to begin shoot for television serials with restrictions that included only 20 persons at the spot. Continue Reading →
'Move On', British Government Says Following Outrage Over PM Adviser Dominic Cummings
Earlier, Prime Minister Boris Johnson's top aide, Dominic Cummings, his wife and their child traveled 260 miles from London to the northeastern city of Durham in late...
Jawaharlal Nehru's Death Anniversary: 10 quotes, messages by India's first Prime Minister; PM Modi pays tribute
Jawaharlal Nehru death anniversary: Inspirational quotes, messages; PM Narendra Modi this morning paid tribute to India's first Prime Minister Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru on his 56th death anniversary
France halts hydroxychloroquine use for Covid-19 cases
Europe News: The French government on Wednesday banned treatment of Covid-19 patients with hydroxychloroquine, a controversial and potentially harmful drug that US
France Bans Use of Hydroxychloroquine as Treatment for COVID-19 Patients - Reports
On Tuesday, the French High Council for Public Health (HCSP) and the Agency for the Safety of Health Products (ANSM) had suspended the use of hydroxychloroquine as a...
France Bans Anti-Malarial Drug Hydroxychloroquine For COVID-19 Treatment
Under the new French rules, hydroxychloroquine can be used only in clinical trials. Paris: The French government on Wednesday banned … France Bans Anti-Malarial Drug Hydroxychloroquine For COVID-19 Treatment Read More »
France stops hydroxychloroquine for COVID-19 treatment
The French government said Wednesday that doctors can no longer treat COVID-19 patients with hydroxychloroquine, a controversial and potentially harmful drug nonetheless being promoted by US Presid...
Boris Johnson has faced down Tory rebellions before, but this one is different
The Dominic Cummings furore can’t be dismissed as Westminster bubble story. And No 10 has made it clear whose side they’re on, says Katy Balls, the Spectator’s deputy political editor
Georgia to reopen all shops, cafes, resume public transport before June 8 -PM
TBILISI, May 27— Georgia will restart public transport and reopen shops, shopping malls and cafes and restaurants before June 8, the ex-Soviet country’s Prime Minister Giorgi Gakharia said today. Gakharia told the government that public transport, including the metro, would resume on May 29,...
France: Do not prescribe hydroxychloroquine for Covid
PARIS, May 27 — The French government said today that doctors should no longer prescribe hydroxychloroquine for Covid-19 patients, an unproven and potentially harmful treatment for the disease nonetheless promoted by US President Donald Trump. The move came after two French advisory bodies and...
Public telling police 'if it's OK for Cummings it's OK for us' says PCC
People breaching lockdown rules in the West Midlands have told police they are not following them because Dominic Cummings didn't.
UK tells EU: break the Brexit 'impasse' so we can do trade deal
LONDON (Reuters) - Britain told the European Union on Wednesday it needed to break a fundamental impasse to clinch a Brexit trade deal by the end of the year and said an agreement on fisheries might not be ready by July.
Georgia to reopen all shops, cafes, resume public transport before June 8: PM
TBILISI (Reuters) - Georgia will restart public transport and reopen shops, shopping malls and cafes and restaurants before June 8, the ex-Soviet country’s Prime Minister Giorgi Gakharia said on Wednesday.
France, Italy, Belgium act to stop use of hydroxychloroquine for covid-19 on safety fears
France's cancellation, which effectively bans the drug for covid-19, was confirmed by the health ministry.The WHO said a safety panel would act by mid-June to evaluate the drug's use in its multi-country trial of potential covid-19 treatments
Delhi Dy CM interacts with principals regarding reopening of schools
Manish Sisodia also stressed that maintaining social distancing, sanitisation among others would be of utmost priority when the reopening takes place.The national capital, with 14,465 covid-19 cases is one of the worst affected States by the infection in the country
CNN Is Picking Ratings Over Ethics
Instead of pressing New York Governor Andrew Cuomo for answers, the cable network had his younger sibling ask him questions.
After WHO, France puts ban on hydroxychloroquine
Under the new French rules, the drug can be used only in clinical trials to test its efficacy against coronavirus
Pompeo: US Cutting Iran Nuke Deal-Related Waivers, Measure Effective in 60 Days
Citing "Iran's continued nuclear escalation," US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has announced that the sanctions waiver for Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action-related...
Emily Maitlis replaced as Newsnight episode host following Cummings monologue
BBC said presenter breached impartiality rules with remarks on Tuesday night
Army Chief General MM Naravane, commanders review security situation in Ladakh, Kashmir
The presentation, sources said, included not just the situation in Ladakh, but also operational challenges in other parts of the country including Kashmir.
'Move on' - British PM tries to draw line under adviser row
Prime Minister Boris Johnson urged Britain on Wednesday to move on from what he described as a "very, very frustrating episode" when his closest adviser provoked outrage and scorn for taking a long-distance drive during the coronavirus lockdown. Dominic Cummings has refused to quit after it was revealed that he…
Army’s evaluation of Starlink broadband to focus on reliability, vulnerability
Gen. Murray: “It’s about figuring out what capabilities they can provide, and what vulnerabilities do they have?"
No university bailout for international students
Australia’s universities continue to cry poor over the reduction in international student numbers, signaling heavy financial and job losses:
Lufthansa refuses to accept EU conditions on $10-billion bailout
Airlines including Air France-KLM and the main U.S. carriers have all sought government aid to ride out the coronavirus crisis, which has brought air travel to a near-halt.
In a first, Twitter adds fact-check labels to Trump tweets on voting fraud
Site tells users to ‘get the facts about mail-in ballots’ on tweet claiming California’s mailed votes likely to be ‘substantially fraudulent.’
UN chief deplores lack of ceasefire during virus
Since the call by Antonio Guterres in March for ceasefires, announcements backing the end of fighting have been made in countries including Afghanistan, the Philippines and Cameroon, but conflicts have continued to rage in Libya, Yemen and elsewhere.
Egypt repatriates 160 stranded nationals from UAE
The expatriated arrivals have been tested for coronavirus and were moved to be quarantined for seven days.
Experts seek review, sustainability measures as airports reopen Friday
Aviation stakeholders have urged the Federal Government to constitute a committee to review the aviation sector and its sustainability
South Korea sees biggest jump in virus cases in seven weeks
South Korea reported its biggest jump in coronavirus infections in seven weeks on Wednesday, driven by a fresh cluster at an e-commerce warehouse on Seoul's outskirts, as millions more pupils went back to school.
Agencies on front lines of Covid-19 battle to get extra funding: DPM
Agencies on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic will get extra funding under the $33 billion supplementary Budget announced by Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat yesterday. This will go towards boosting Singapore's clinical management of cases as well as its...
COVID-19: Jonathan tasks Africa to look inward for solutions
AS the COVID-19 pandemic continues to ravage the world, Former President, Dr Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, has tasked African
Super spreader: Kerala slams Centre for trains sent without heads-up
Kerala government has raised objections to the handling of special trains by the Railways ministry, saying its method of sending trains without prior information could derail the state's protocol to control the coronavirus.
South Korea sees biggest jump in virus cases in seven weeks
South Korea reported its biggest jump in coronavirus infections in seven weeks on Wednesday, driven by a fresh cluster at an e-commerce warehouse on Seoul's outskirts, as millions more pupils went back to school. The country has been held up as a global model in how to curb the virus…
South Korea sees biggest jump in virus cases in seven weeks
The country has been held up as a global model in how to curb the virus and has rushed to contain new infections as life returns to normal. An outbreak at a warehouse of e-commerce firm Coupang in Bucheon, west of Seoul, has seen 36 cases so far, the KCDC added.
Covid-19: 7 new cases in China, 19 in South Korea
Overall count since the country's first case on January 25 is now up to 11,275, including 269 deaths
WATCH | Hong Kong: Why China's national anthem bill is so controversial
If passed into law by Hong Kong's legislature, the bill will make 'disrespect' of the Chinese national anthem a crime.
Tesla slashes EV prices by up to $5,000 in North America and China
Tesla has given its more expensive models, the Model S and the Model X, the biggest price cut, slashing $5,000 off their old purchase price. The Model S Long Range Plus EV is now listed for $74,990 from $79,990, while the Performance version now costs $94,990.
Why is China pushing the Hong Kong security law?
The protests in Hong Kong and the reaction in Beijing illustrate a fundamental divide that has once again bubbled to the surface
I would have liked more female representation at press conferences, PM says
The Government has been criticised for the lack of women fronting the briefings – with Priti Patel the only female Cabinet minister to have appeared.
I would have liked more female representation at press conferences, PM says
The Government has been criticised for the lack of women fronting the briefings – with Priti Patel the only female Cabinet minister to have appeared.
I would have liked more female representation at press conferences, PM says
The Government has been criticised for the lack of women fronting the briefings – with Priti Patel the only female Cabinet minister to have appeared.
Pompeo says Hong Kong is no longer autonomous from China
The notice brings the future of Hong Kong squarely into the administration's numerous battles with China that have put the world's two largest economies at odds.
Hong Kong no longer qualifies as autonomous under China, says Pompeo
Hong Kong, an economic powerhouse, is a Special Administrative Region of China
New York Gold Traders Drown in a Glut They Helped Create
The New York gold market has been flipped on its head in just a couple of months, with a scramble for the metal turning into a glut.
Pompeo declares Hong Kong 'no longer autonomous' from China
United States Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has notified the US Congress that the Trump administration no longer regards Hong Kong as autonomous from mainland China.
Migrant crisis: Video shows toddler trying to wake up dead mother at Muzaffarpur railway station
The child’s mother died of extreme heat, hunger and dehydration on Monday.
FG: We’ll release guidelines for reopening of schools
The federal government says it will roll out guidelines for the reopening of schools across the country. Boss Mustapha, chairman of the presidential task force on COVID-19, disclosed this during
Ranveer Singh on how the pandemic impacted him
Bollywood livewire Ranveer Singh has shared how the pandemic has impacted him, saying that he has been going through various phases
Downing Street condemned over ‘vindictive’ treatment of openDemocracy
Number 10’s ban on openDemocracy asking questions at COVID-19 briefings part of a “Trumpian” attack on press freedom, say free speech campaigners.
Mumbai spirited with Liquor supply back to door steps
Thought the liquor home delivery started in Mumbai and the huge orders are placed from city, but in spite of ban liquor availability of any brand
Police brutalise, detain Lagos officials during enforcement
Samson Folarin Some riot policemen serving as security operatives on the site of an ongoing building construction on Olumide Madariola Street, Sea Side Estate, Badore Ajah, Lagos, have allegedly a...
Eddie Howe says Bournemouth players are feeling 'vulnerable' after positive coronavirus test
Goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale tested positive for the deadly virus and Howe thinks there is anxiety among his squad as a result
Donald Trump furious as Twitter fact-checks his tweets for the first time
Twitter said Trumps claims about mail-in ballots were false and had been debunked by fact-checkers, with the US president then accusing the social network of "stifling" his free speech
Round-up | Restrictions continue in Kashmir
Restrictions continue in Kashmir | In wake of COVID-19 lockdown, the restrictions on public movement and assembly continued in Kashmir even as no major law and order problem was reported
EnergyWare, LLC Extends Thanks to Its Customers
SUNRISE, Fla., May 26, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- While the country is responding to the coronavirus pandemic, and close to 30 million Americans have fi...
Grassley unsatisfied with justification for IG firings
Senator Chuck Grassley said the White House's explanation for ousting inspectors general is insufficient.
Simulated sunlight kills SARS CoV-2 on surfaces in 7 to 14 minutes
Simulated sunlight could effectively kill severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) that is responsible for the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic.
Biden calls for 'thorough' federal investigation into killing of black man by Minneapolis police
Former Vice President Joe Biden called for a “thorough” FBI investigation into the killing of George Floyd, a black man who died shortly after his arrest by the Minneapolis Police Department (MPD).
More spaces added to online cyber security courses after high demand
MORE young people, particularly girls, are being invited to take part in a new series of free, online cyber security courses.
Justice Mensa-Bonsu joins Supreme Court Bench
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has sworn into office Professor Henrietta Mensa-Bonsu, a Professor of Law at the University of Ghana, Legon, as a Justice of the Supreme Court of Ghana.
Prison officer tests positive for coronavirus
Information gathered by DGN Online indicates that a prison officer at the Tamale Central Prison has tested positive for COVID-19.
Catholic churches in Brooklyn and Queens reopen with social-distancing measures
Catholic churches in Brooklyn and Queens shuttered for months due to the coronavirus outbreak reopened on Tuesday with some changes — including social-distancing signage and mandatory
US military accuses Russia of sending warplanes to Libya in support of anti-govt mercenaries; Kremlin denies claim
The deployment of the fighter jets appeared to confirm Russia's deepening role in the sprawling proxy war, where its Libyan ally, commander Khalifa Hifter, suffered a series of major losses last week that dealt a heavy blow to his campaign
TV actor Arjun Bijlani's building sealed off after resident tests positive for coronavirus
The one thing Arjun said he is thankful for is that his mother is staying with his younger brother.
US agency says most viruses and other germs do not spread easily on flights
It also do not recommend following social distancing between two passengers inside a plane or keeping the middle seat unoccupied
More than 130 homes approved for £50m Beeston Square development
It includes an eight screen cinema, 132 homes and space for a number of restaurants and bars
Covid-19: Places of worship, religious institutions in South Africa to reopen from June 1
Rest of World News: South Africa has been under a nationwide lockdown since March 27. The president had last month announced a five-phase plan to gradually ease the lockd
Texas Lt. Gov. Patrick bashes Twitter, Dems over mail-in voting: 'If they get it, it's the end of democracy'
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick admonished Democrats for pushing mail-in voting Tuesday, telling "The Ingraham Angle" Tuesday that such measures would be "the end of democracy" if they were ever enacted.
Eddie Howe says Bournemouth players are feeling 'vulnerable' after positive coronavirus test
Goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale tested positive for the deadly virus and Howe thinks there is anxiety among his squad as a result
Coronavirus: WHO suspends chloroquine trial for treatment
World Health Organisation (WHO) said it has suspended the solidarity trial of hydroxychloroquine for Covid-19 treatment as the world faces coronavirus crisis.
Covid-19 and Persons with Disability
It has been a challenge for children with special needs, most of them wondering why they can’t play outside and not go to school.
Twitter adds fact-check warnings to Donald Trump’s tweets for the first time
Donald Trump accused Twitter of interfering in the 2020 Presidential Election and claimed it was ‘completely stifling free speech’.
Coronavirus: 'Short-lived' rebound in house hunter demand
Buyer demand leapt when curbs on the sector were lifted in England, but may not last long-term, analysis says.
Health ministry gets Madagascar drug from SGF today
Our Reporters Barring any last-minute change in plan, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, will on Wednesday (today) hand over Madagascan native formulation for the ...
Health ministry gets Madagascar’s drug from SGF today
Our Reporters Barring any last-minute change in plan, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, will on Wednesday (today) hand over Madagascan native formulation for the ...
Popular Ayrshire pub set alight as 'callous' firebugs target venue
The Kings Arms in Fenwick was set ablaze before local residents alerted the fire brigade who managed to prevent any major damage.
Singrobo hydropower project to deliver electricity under a 35-year PPA
Power company Themis Group announced it has issued a Full Notice to Proceed with construction of the 44MW Singrobo Hydropower Project, in Ivory Coast.
Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary says U.K. quarantine plans 'idiotic and unimplementable'
The CEO of Europe's largest airline has slammed the U.K. government's handling of the coronavirus pandemic and described plans to impose a 14-day quarantine on international visitors as 'idiotic and unimplementable.'
Care home opens up for socially-distanced visits
For the first time in weeks, relatives could see their loved ones face-to-face in the garden of a care home in Whitley Bay, North Tyneside.
Boeing slashes 12,000 jobs
Boeing is cutting more than 12,000 jobs through layoffs and buyouts as the coronavirus pandemic seizes the travel industry, and more cuts are coming.
Care home opens up for socially-distanced visits
For the first time in weeks, relatives could see their loved ones face-to-face in the garden of a care home in Whitley Bay, North Tyneside.
Bank Hapoalim: Up to 1,000 employees to be laid off due to coronavirus - Inside Israel
Bank Hapoalim announces plan to lay off up to 1,000 employees, in effort to raise efficacy and save on salaries.
Care home opens up for socially-distanced visits
For the first time in weeks, relatives could see their loved ones face-to-face in the garden of a care home in Whitley Bay, North Tyneside.
TikTok owner ByteDance reportedly hit $3 billion in net profit in 2019
ByteDance, parent company to short-form video app TikTok, pulled in more than $3 billion in profit last year, Bloomberg reports.
2 Reasons Target Will Be a Post-Coronavirus Winner
Target’s earnings suffered in the past quarter, but two points in the report are reasons to smile.
123 new cases of coronavirus confirmed
Coronavirus cases hike to 1471 after 123 test positive
Facebook reportedly knew its algorithms were dividing people yet did nothing
A report from WSJ disputes the company's claim that its algorithms are bringing people together. According to WSJ Facebook's algorithms aren't bringing people together. They were driving people apart.
Google now lets businesses clarify what online services they offer during the pandemic
Businesses in more countries will also be able to list donation links.
The IEA warns global energy investment will fall by $400 billion in 2020, the biggest drop in the sector's history, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - Before the crisis, the IEA was expecting global energy investment to increase by 2% now it expects a decline of 20% compared to last year.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
The IEA warns global energy investment will fall by $400 billion in 2020, the biggest drop in the sector’s history
Global investment in the energy sector is expected to plunge by almost $400 billion in 2020 compared to last year as the pandemic takes a beating on the energy sector, the International Energy Agency warned on Wednesday.
Donald Trump: 'OBAMAGATE MAKES WATERGATE LOOK LIKE SMALL POTATOES!'
President Donald Trump continued to raise questions about former President Barack Obama spying on his campaign during the 2016 election.
800,000 medicines delivered to patients homes in Dubai during COVID-19
34,000 perscriptions and 270,000 types of medication delivered
Boeing slashes 12,000 jobs as virus seizes travel industry
Boeing is cutting more than 12,000 jobs through layoffs and buyouts as the coronavirus pandemic seizes the travel industry. And the aircraft maker says more cuts are coming.
34 coronavirus concerns raised by staff at Shropshire's main hospitals
Staff at Shropshire's main hospital trust raised concerns over coronavirus 34 times in two months, a new report says.
New turbulence in high-stakes Lufthansa rescue drama
Lufthansa says its supervisory board is currently 'unable to approve' the aid package from Germany, as conditions must be 'analyzed intensively'
English Premier League clubs vote to resume contact training
Premier League clubs have voted unanimously to resume contact training as "Project Restart" took a huge step forwards.
BCCI confident ICC won't commit harakiri by taking away 2021 T20 World Cup
The BCCI was needed to throw light on the tax exemption issue 18 months before the 2021 T20 World Cup which meant the deadline was April.
Six Jack Grealish transfer alternatives Manchester United could consider
United are on the lookout for a forward-thinking midfielder, but who could they target in the upcoming transfer window?
Boeing slashes 12,000 jobs as virus seizes travel industry
Boeing is cutting more than 12,000 jobs through layoffs and buyouts as the coronavirus pandemic seizes the travel industry, and more cuts are coming.
PETA founder vows to close 'Tiger King' zoo after it reopens to the public
Ingrid Newkirk, the founder and president of PETA, is once again coming after the Greater Wynnewood Exotic Animal Park.
Louisiana House members advance spending bills that use federal money to avoid deep cuts
The Louisiana House of Representatives on Tuesday approved a $30-billion-plus state operating budget that uses federal pandemic relief funds to make up for most of a projected billion-dollar revenue shortfall.
Why You Should Plan to Retire Early Even If You Don't Want to
There's one really important reason.
Coronavirus-infected man recovers after 50 days on ventilator: report
A British man who reportedly ventilated for 50 days after contracting the novel coronavirus has made a miraculous recovery, according to a report.
Western Cape records 1 010 Covid-19 cases among public health workers - department
The Western Cape health department has confirmed 1 010 doctors, nurses and other healthcare workers have been infected with the coronavirus in the public sector.
Major Peshawar hospital refusing new virus patients after reaching full capacity
Hayatabad Medical Complex says patient inflow has increased 3 to 4 times in the last two weeks.
White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany, who has promoted conspiracy theories about mail-in-voting fraud, voted by mail 11 times over the past 10 years
Like his press secretary, Trump also votes by mail in Florida, despite his false claims about fraud.
It only took two hours for Trump's administration to contradict his threat to shut down Twitter
President Trump took to his favorite social media platform to attack social media platforms on Wednesday morning, and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo certainly didn't do anything to help his boss' case.Shortly after Trump claimed on Twitter he would "strongly regulate" or "close
Over 200 virus-linked attacks on health workers: Red Cross
The Red Cross said Wednesday that more than 200 violent attacks on health workers connected with the COVID-19 crisis had been reported across more than a dozen countries since the pandemic began.
Miami Dolphins Stadium Hosting Drive-In Theater Right On The Field
Hard Rock Stadium in Miami has a unique solution to reopening during the coronavirus pandemic. The open-air venue will become a drive-in movie theater.
President Trump calls for expedited investigation into George Floyd's death
Floyd was the black man seen in a viral video pinned down to the ground by an officer of the Minnesota Police Department. Floyd later died.
Texas A&M at Qatar producing face shields for Qatar Red Crescent to aid in virus fight
Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) will soon have 1,000 critically needed new face shields to protect its volunteers, thanks to the state-of-the-art 3D printing and manufacturing facilities and expertise in the Mechanical Engineering Program at Texas A&M University at Qatar, a Qatar Foundation partner university.
Coronavirus lockdown has driven dairy consumption in homes up to 20%, says Amul MD
However, categories such as ice-cream has seen a 80 per cent dip in sales. Amul is also sitting on huge inventory of milk powder, with HOREKA sales coming to a halt
Nearly two dozen attorneys general sue Trump administration over controversial fuel standard
Car companies are split on the standards
Premier League clubs vote to resume contact training
Premier League clubs voted unanimously on Wednesday to resume contact training as the English top-flight took a significant step towards restarting in June.
Alberta’s Jason Kenney says targeted approach needed to prevent COVID-19 resurgence
Kenney says the key to prevention will be ramped up testing, border screening and a focus on the protecting the highest risk group – seniors and those with underlying conditions
Russia postpones July BRICS summit due to coronavirus
MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia said on Wednesday it has decided to postpone the summit of the BRICS nations, initially scheduled to be held in St. Petersburg in July, due to the spread of the coronavirus.
Hershey says mint, gum sales hit as lockdowns restrict social gatherings
Hershey Co said on Wednesday sales of gums and mints have taken a hit as social distancing protocols spurred by the COVID-19 pandemic discouraged ...
Vulnerable people in care homes dying three times normal rate during pandemic
EXCLUSIVE: From April 10 to May 8, 3,161 deaths of people receiving domiciliary care were reported to the Care Quality Commission – nearly three times the three-year average for the same period
Government’s not so reliable food-delivery service
South Africans with the means to do so have been using the tap of a finger for meals to be delivered to their homes, since the country went into Covid-19 coronavirus lockdown level 4 earlier this month.
Transfer Talk: Manchester United take out massive loan to land Jadon Sancho
Ed Woodward has secured a sizable loan to help Man United get through the coronavirus pandemic and land Jadon Sancho. Transfer Talk has the latest.
Telecom growth on hold as pandemic cools demand
Rogers., Telus and BCE face stalled wireless subscriber growth and sharp drop in roaming revenues
Russia postpones July BRICS summit due to coronavirus
MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia said on Wednesday it has decided to postpone the summit of the BRICS nations, initially scheduled to be held in St.
VTA’s suggestion to MSME Minister Gadkari on GECL
Recently Government of India notified the Rs. 3 lakh crore Guaranteed Emergency Credit Line (GECL) Scheme for Medium, Small and Micro Enterprises (MSMEs) under the Atma Nirbhar Bharat Abhiyan to assist them surge over the economic distress being faced due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Under this GECL scheme, MSMEs borrowers having Rs 25 crores of […]
League says players should expect daily COVID-19 testing if play resumes
NEW YORK — National Hockey League (NHL) players can expect daily COVID-19 testing if a proposed 24-team playoff competition is able to go forward this year, league officials said.
‘Home delivery of essential medicines can be organised in containment zones’
The Centre has suggested states and UTs to organise home delivery of essential medicines like calcium, iron/folic acid and zinc tablets
‘Home delivery of essential medicines can be organised in containment zones’
The Centre has suggested states and UTs to organise home delivery of essential medicines besides contraceptives in containment zones to ensure maternal and child healthcare is not affected.
Police surround Hong Kong legislature before anthem debate
HONG KONG — Police massed outside Hong Kong’s legislature complex Wednesday before lawmakers debate a bill that would criminalize abuse of the Chinese national anthem in the semi-autonomous city.
Lawyer: Virus is halting progress in Boston kidnapping case
The case against a Rhode Island man accused of kidnapping and killing a Boston woman has been halted due to the coronavirus pandemic, according to his defense.
Forex Today: Only a correction? Dollar trying to lick its wounds amid Sino-American tensions
Here is what you need to know on Wednesday, May 27: The market mood remains upbeat yet the dollar is attempting to recover after a significant drop on
Private-public sector partnership helps the poor
THE DELIVERY of care packages to several St Catherine communities on Saturday was the culmination of a well coordinated and supported private-public sector partnership aimed at providing relief to some vulnerable persons living below the poverty...
Agriculture department claims Pakistan is the new breeding spot of locusts
BR Kadwa, the deputy director of the agriculture department said that Pakistan has become a new breeding ground of desert locusts that are entering Rajasthan from adjoining areas in Pakistan.
Reward the nation's medics
It is high time that the government accelerates the disbursement of financial incentives to medical workers, the unsung heroes in our battle against COVID-19.
Adrian Collins takes to the saddle in cricket fundraiser
The chairman of Cricket Shropshire is taking to the saddle to embark on a whistle-stop 500-mile tour of the county’s grounds in support of charities.
Covid-19: Wike cancels lockdown in Rivers, imposes statewide curfew
Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers state has cancelled his earlier decision to resume lockdown of some parts of the state, imposing a statewide curfew instead.
Former Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho agrees with Ed Woodward on transfers
Tottenham manager Jose Mourinho has made a prediction ahead of the next transfer window.
Khloe Kardashian Claps Back After KarJenners Are Criticized For Not Social Distancing Their Kids
Khloe Kardashian issued an epic response to haters who criticized her family for seemingly not social distancing.
NRL heavyweights kick off return to normality
While the Eels and Broncos were both undefeated before the NRL season was halted after two rounds, Thursday's clash carries more weight than your regular grudge match.
CBSE students can give Class 10 and Class 12 board exams from home district, says HRD minister Ramesh Pokhriyal
HRD minister Ramesh Pokhriyal on Wednesday said students who have moved back to their hometowns due to nationwide coronavirus lockdown can appear for their remaining CBSE Class 10 and Class 12 board examinations 2020 from their home districts
Boeing starts job cuts with 6,770 layoffs in U.S. this week
Boeing Co. unveiled the first of its planned job cuts, saying it would notify 6,770 employees in the U.S. this week that their positions would be eliminated.
CDC: Antibody test results are often wrong and should not be relied on
The CDC says the results of these antibody tests shouldn't be used to make important decisions about re-opening.
UPDATED: Abuja Group obtains re-election nomination form for Obaseki
An Abuja based group, Obaseki Mandate Forum (OMF) on Wednesday secured All Progressives Congress (APC) Governorship re-election...
Andy Murray targets return on British soil at his brother Jamie Murray's event
He's set to make his long-awaited return from injury next month.
Report: USAF covered up incidents of racial bias
May 27 (UPI) -- The U.S. Air Force tried to cover up racial bias in its justice system, a report by an independent advocacy group said Wednesday.
Police, army yields to Wike’s directive, remove barricade from Ikoku market
The Police and the Nigerian army have yielded to the directive of the Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, on the opening of Ikoku spare parts market after about two months of shutdown.
New Jersey hits testing benchmark, plans stronger contact tracing next month
“We are far better equipped to deal with a second wave than we … were for the first wave,” said Gov. Phil Murphy Wednesday.
James Shaw plus two: Greens announce candidates for Wellington electorates
News from Green Party The Green Party has revealed its three candidates to contest the Wellington electorates in the forthcoming general election.
Return of 1 lakh people poses big quarantine challenge for northeastern states
After a huge surge in COVID-19 cases in the northeastern states, specially in Assam, caused by the return of around 1,00,000 people from other states, the region is facing a very big quarantine challenge.
Return of 1 lakh people poses big quarantine challenge for N-E (16:50)
GUWAHATI/AIZAWL: After a huge surge in COVID-19 cases in the northeastern states, specially in Assam, caused by the return of around 1,00,000 people from other states, the region is facing a very big quarantine challenge.While the Assam government s
Karnataka schools slated to re-open from July 1
However there is no concrete decision that has been taken and the final decision is expected to be out in a day or two. Sources from the department said that the same was communicated to the Chief Minister.
FFC urges govt to reconsider its fiscal consolidation stance
Finance Minister Tito Mboweni had so far held the line on fiscal consolidation – a policy aimed at reducing the budget deficit and government’s soaring debt-service costs.
New Zealand expects plan for safe travel with Australia in June
WELLINGTON, May 27 — New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said today a draft blueprint on safely starting travel between New Zealand and Australia will be presented to both governments in early June. The neighbours have been discussing the possibility of a travel bubble between them as both...
'Some things were out of bounds': Fire chiefs 'gagged' on climate change warnings to government, inquiry told
Former fire chief Greg Mullins says climate change is causing "unprecedented" bushfires.
How much will be enough when it comes to Canada's COVID-19 supply?
OTTAWA — A high-profile announcement by the Liberals this week that automotive giant General Motors would make 10 million medical masks omitted a detail that speaks to the long road ahead in Canada's. . .
Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray holds meeting with alliance partners amid speculations of rift
Meanwhile, Rahul Gandhi's statement is seen as a setback for the MVA government in Maharashtra where hectic politics is going on.
PPE - how much is enough?
A high-profile announcement by the Liberals this week that automotive giant General Motors would make 10 million medical masks omitted a detail that speaks to the long road ahead in Canada's fight against COVID-19.
New Zealand expects plan for safe travel with Australia in June
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said on Wednesday a draft blueprint on safely starting travel between New Zealand and Australia will be presented to both governments in early June. The neighbours have been discussing the possibility of a travel bubble between them as both have slowed the spread
'Some things were out of bounds': Fire chiefs 'gagged' on climate change warnings to government, inquiry told
Former fire chief Greg Mullins says climate change is causing "unprecedented" bushfires.
'Some things were out of bounds': Fire chiefs 'gagged' on climate change warnings to government, inquiry told
Former fire chief Greg Mullins says climate change is causing "unprecedented" bushfires.
Happy Birthday Nitin Gadkari: 5 things to know about the Union Minister
Nitin Gadkari, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, turns 63 today.
New Zealand expects plan for safe travel with Australia in June
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said on Wednesday a draft blueprint on safely starting travel between New Zealand and Australia will be presented to both governments in early June. The neighbors have been discussing the possibility of a travel bubble between them as both have slowed the spread of…
How much will be enough when it comes to Canada's COVID-19 supply?
A high-profile announcement by the Liberals this week that automotive giant General Motors would make 10 million medical masks omitted a detail that speaks to the long road ahead in Canada's fight against COVID-19.
Most OPEC+ Nations Want No Changes in Deal Provisions Related to Cuts From July - Source
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Most OPEC+ nations want to preserve the April conditions of the deal and reduce oil production by 7.7 million barrels per day starting July, but...
How much will be enough when it comes to Canada's COVID-19 supply?
OTTAWA — A high-profile announcement by the Liberals this week that automotive giant General Motors would make 10 million medical masks omitted a detail that speaks to the long road ahead in Canada's fight against COVID-19.
Covid-19: Malaysia has sufficient supply of food and necessities, says minister
SERIAN, May 27 — Malaysia has sufficient supply of basic food and necessities to last during the current Covid-19 pandemic period, said Minister of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (KPDNHEP) Datuk Alexander Nanta Linggi. He said the KPDNHEP, together with the Ministry of Agriculture and Food...
How much will be enough when it comes to Canada's COVID-19 supply?
A high-profile announcement by the Liberals this week that automotive giant General Motors would make 10 million medical masks omitted a detail that production will take place over the next year.
Johnson says it is time 'to move on' from Cummings row
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said it was time for Britain to move on from what he described as a "very, very frustrating episode" when his closest adviser Dominic Cummings was accused of violating the coronavirus lockdown rules.
New Zealand expects plan for safe travel with Australia in June
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Poland scraps mandatory masks despite many infections
WARSAW, May 27 — Poles will no longer have to wear masks outside starting this weekend as long as they abide by social distancing rules, Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki said today. The move came as the government further eased the EU member’s anti-virus measures. Morawiecki told...
New Zealand expects plan for safe travel with Australia in June
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said on Wednesday a draft blueprint on safely starting travel between New Zealand and Australia will be ...
Industrial reform will be PM's Everest – it won't resemble Hawke's Accord
The trade-offs that Bob Hawke could offer Australian workers are not available to Scott Morrison. He is right to attempt industrial reform, but it is a courageous and challenging path.
Industrial reform will be PM's Everest – it won't resemble Hawke's Accord
The trade-offs that Bob Hawke could offer Australian workers are not available to Scott Morrison. He is right to attempt industrial reform, but it is a courageous and challenging path.
‘Move on’: Johnson rejects call for Cummings inquiry amid rising Tory anger
But Boris Johnson said he understood the ‘pain and anxiety’ people felt as a result of the coronavirus lockdown.
Michel Barnier says EU remains ‘open’ to transition period extension
Talks between London and Brussels stall with sides far apart on fisheries and regulatory alignment
Not wearing masks, spitting in public places to invite Rs 500 fine: Vij
One of the senior most BJP leaders in Haryana, Vij, who also completed his three decades in active politics after getting elected as an MLA on May 27, 1990 for the first time during a bypoll, was interacting with the media persons here.
Texas AG Ken Paxton: Trump is right and Twitter ‘fact check’ is wrong – mail-in ballot fraud is a real problem
Twitter purported Tuesday to “fact check” two tweets by President Trump in which the president pointed out – accurately – that mail-in ballots present substantial risks of election fraud. I strongly disagree with Twitter.
NHS Providers warns ‘key bits still to be built’ as test and trace begins
Health Secretary Matt Hancock says it is the public’s civic duty to make mass contact tracing work, Hancock says
EUR/USD range play continues ahead of Lagarde speech, EU summit
While EUR/USD registered gains on Tuesday, the ascent stopped just short of 1.10, keeping the multi-week trading range of 1.1019-1.0727 intact. At pre
India firm, won’t step back from areas where Chinese troops have intruded
India News: India will remain firm on the ground in the ongoing troop confrontations in eastern Ladakh where it said China has violated the unresolved boundary an
Mike Pompeo does not like answering questions about his actions, but soon he may have to
There’s a sense that things are coming full circle for the US secretary of state.
From Wall Street to Bethlehem, iconic sites reopen from virus
The illness has killed more than 346,000 people worldwide and forced most countries to mothball their tourism industries, a crucial source of revenue
Hong Kong braces for downtown protests on China-backed laws
Protests are planned for Wednesday near the Legislative Council building in central Hong Kong, where lawmakers plan to hold a hearing on a bill that would criminalize disrespect toward China’s national anthem.
Tanzanian comedian, Idris Sultan in court after laughing at President Magufuli
A Tanzanian comedian, Idris Sultan, has been arraigned before a magistrate's court in the commercial capital, Dar es Salaam, eight days after he was arrested.
China reports 28 new asymptomatic covid-19 cases, mostly in Wuhan
The total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in China now stands at 82,993. The deadly virus has claimed 4,634 lives in the country so far.
Karnataka considers opening places of worship from June 1, awaits final nod from centre
According to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, as many as 101 new cases of coronavirus have been reported in Karnataka during the last 24 hours.
Resume physical courts from June 1, Bar Council urges CJI
‘Only a handful of advocates benefits from virtual court system’
Why can't private hospitals treat patients free, Supreme Court asks Centre
The Supreme Court on Wednesday asked why the private hospitals, given land free of cost by the government, cannot treat Covid-19 patients for free. It questioned the central government if there is any...
Ravi Shankar Prasad says Centre, states doing their best, targets Rahul Gandhi
Targeting Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, Prasad said his recent public statements were “utterly irresponsible”. He alleged that Rahul “was trying to weaken the resolve”of the country to fight against the pandemic and that his criticism was “based upon falsehood”.
Tesla price target raised over Fremont’s reopening, strong Model 3 demand in China
Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) received a higher price target from Dan Ives of Wedbush Securities on Wednesday morning, with the analyst putting his estimates at $800 a share. His previous mark was roughly a third less than his updated price target. Ives’ increase in the price target for TSLA stock is based on his opinion that […]
Huawei CFO Meng loses key court fight against extradition to United States
Huawei Technologies Co's Chief Financial Officer Meng Wanzhou was dealt a setback by a Canadian court on Wednesday as she tries to avoid ...
Court restrains minister, DPR, from revoking field in OML 95
A court has granted the order of interim injunction against the respondents following an ex-parte application over OML 95.
Concerns raised over how places of worship would enforce COVID-19 measures
While religious leaders welcome the decision to partially resume services, not everyone is on board.
Virus takes toll on mental health of Europe's medics
Steve, a paramedic in northeast England, contracted the coronavirus two months ago. Then his wife fell ill. Both recovered but throughout they were concerned about passing it on to their two young sons.
EU Has Bigger Problems to Worry About Than Gridlock Over Brexit
(Bloomberg) — When Boris Johnson boasted last year he’d got “Brexit done,” weary European governments were only too happy to go along with it.
Four Minneapolis police officers fired after black man dies in Custody
Victim can be heard pleading ‘I can’t breathe’ on video shot by bystander
Trump's devoted new press secretary is no different from her predecessors
Kayleigh McEnany offered a straight-faced defence of Trump’s wildest conspiracy theories during a Tuesday briefing
George Floyd – 4 White Police officers fired after killing black man (Video)
4 Minneapolis police officers have been fired from their job for their involvement in the killing of a black man, George Floyd. In a video that went viral on social media, the man was seen held
Uhuru to Host World Presidents in Virtual Meeting on Covid-19
President Uhuru Kenyatta is slated to host a summit involving several heads of state from multiple continents, with deliberations to...
Albanese feeling cocky as he tries to pluck byelection votes
Anthony Albanese wants to make the Eden-Monaro byelection a test of the government's response to coronavirus and the bushfires that devastated the seat.
Gold prices hit two-week low on optimism around reopening of economies; US-China tensions temper losses
Gold prices touched a two-week low on Wednesday due to optimism around the reopening of several economies, but increasing Sino-US frictions over Beijing’s proposed security law for Hong Kong tempered losses
Noida Authority launches 'doctor-on-call' facility; here's how to avail
With the help of the "doctor-on-call" facility, citizens will be able to reach doctors with just a phone call.
US Policy Harms Int'l Covid Strategy as Collaboration Urged In 'Hyper-Connected World' - Scientist
Following the Trump Administration's threats to stop funding the World Health Organisation (WHO) and push to develop therapeutics and future vaccines for the ongoing...
Ballarat hospitality venues offer special treat this National Burger Day
Plate Up Ballarat is promoting burgers from 17 different venues around Ballarat for pick up and delivery from Thursday to Sunday.
Children’s Day: Girl-child education must be sustained – Aisha Buhari
Kayode Oyero Aisha Buhari, wife of the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), has urged children in the country to take online learning seriously. She stated this on Wednesday whi...
It’s Not a Fantasy to Believe in DraftKings
Although the fans may not be there, pent-up demand from so many people going without should help drive up DKNG.
ANOTHER testing shambles: Health chiefs ban public from buying the same antibody test they are rolling out for NHS workers
Britain's Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has 'asked' companies to stop providing at-home antibody tests after spotting them online.
WHO Temporarily Suspends Hydroxychloroquine Tests for COVID-19, Nigeria Goes On with the Trial
Testing of the malaria drug as a possible treatment for coronavirus has been halted because of safety fears, the World Health Organization (WHO) says. Trials in several countries are being "temporarily" suspended as a precaution, the agency said on Monday.
Victor Davis Hanson: The spreading debt virus — 5 potential cures for $30 trillion problem
The massive borrowing is being driven both by prior budget profligacy and a hurried effort by to pump liquidity into a quarantined America.
Pompeo says Hong Kong is no longer autonomous from China, which could mean the US ends the city's special trade status
"No reasonable person can assert today that Hong Kong maintains a high degree of autonomy from China, given facts on the ground," Pompeo said.
Banff ready to welcome visitors once again, some streets closed to vehicle access
A two block stretch of Banff Avenue will be closed to vehicles, along with a portion of Caribou Street.
Pompeo says Hong Kong is no longer autonomous from China, which could mean the US ends the city's special trade status
"No reasonable person can assert today that Hong Kong maintains a high degree of autonomy from China, given facts on the ground," Pompeo said.
Delhi police chargesheet 376 foreigners over Tablighi event
PTI New Delhi The Delhi police have filed before a court here 35 different chargesheets against 376 foreigners from 34 countries attending Markaz at
Germany to extend contact restrictions untill June 29
The German federal government and the 16 states have agreed in principle to keep coronavirus contact restrictions in place until June 29, the Federal Press Office announced Tuesday night
Pompeo says Hong Kong no longer qualifies as autonomous from China
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Wednesday said the U.S. no longer views Hong Kong as politically autonomous from China, a stark escalation in response to China’s plan to impose new security
It is the public’s civic duty to make mass contact tracing works, Hancock says
By tracking infected people and isolating their contacts, the national lockdown could be replaced with individual isolation, Matt Hancock said.
Marvel's Avengers to reveal new gameplay during War Table stream in June
Crystal Dynamics and Square Enix will show off new story details and gameplay next month.
We lost the war in Afghanistan — time to come home, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - The US has suffered thousands of losses and spent trillions of dollars in Afghanistan and has nothing to show for it.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Irish star Amber Barrett ready for relegation battle as women's Bundesliga returns
Having spent several weeks holed up in isolation in Germany, Irish striker Amber Barrett is eager to help FC Cologne reignite their battle against relegation when action in the Frauen-Bundesliga resumes on Friday.
Revealed: Plymouth Argyle's new home kit for the 2020/21 season
The Pilgrims' strip will be available online from Thursday
US Reportedly Poised to Strip Hong Kong of Preferential Tariff Rates Amid Rising Tensions With China
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo stated that Hong Kong no longer warrants the same kind of treatment under the US laws in the same manner as said laws were applied to...
BART announces 'welcome back' plan. Here's how commuting will be different
BART unveiled a 15-point "welcome back" plan Wednesday aimed at restoring the public's trust in the beleaguered transit system as the Bay Area begins to reopen.
Bad weather threatens SpaceX's first crewed mission
CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida: Inclement weather threatened on Wednesday (May 27) to postpone SpaceX's launch into orbit of two NASA astronauts, a ...
US commanders discussing ‘Earlier than planned Significant troops reduction’ in Afghanistan
The U.S. commanders are discussing options for significantly reducing the U.S. troops in Afghanistan, a move that could bring all U.S. troops back before the voters go to the polls in next presidential elections.
CMHC sees declines in home prices, sales, starts that will linger to end of 2022
Canada's housing sector will see a retreat in prices, sales and building in the months ahead and likely won't see a return to pre-pandemic levels until at least the end of 2022, according to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp.
Rand falls as Sino-US friction dents risk appetite
The rand fell on Wednesday following global weakness in emerging market currencies due to increasing Sino-US friction over China’s proposed security law for Hong Kong, retreating the two-month high seen a day before.
Scale-up battle preparedness, Xi tells Chinese military
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday ordered the military to scale up the battle preparedness, visualising worst-case scenarios and asked them to
Locust Alert In UP After Swarms Move Through Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh
At least 10 Uttar Pradesh districts were on alert Tuesday after swarms of locusts were spotted in Mahoba and Jhansi districts, moving into the state after attacking crops in neighbouring Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh, officials said.
COVID-19, Agric-business and food security - The Nation Nigeria
It was Martin Luther King. Jr. who famously declared that; "we are now faced with the fact that tomorrow is today. We are confronted with the fierce
Grand Slam winners to play in new Charleston tennis event
Australian Open champions Victoria Azarenka and Sofia Kenin and U.S. Open winners Sloane Stephens and Bianca Andreescu will take part in the Credit One Bank Invitational team tennis event in Charlesto
When will schools, colleges reopen? Here's clarification from Centre
New guidelines issued by the central government pertaining to Lockdown 4.0 remain enforced.
Odion Ighalo agent breaks silence on Manchester United talks
Ighalo is on loan at United from Shanghai Shenhua but the deal is due to expire in the coming days.
Delhi Police to file 15 more charge sheets against 294 foreigners for attending Nizamuddin event
The charge sheets will be filed in Saket court against the 294 foreigners belonging to 14 countries, including Malaysia, Thailand, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka and several African nations, police said. Earlier on Tuesday, the city police had filed 20 charge sheets against 82 foreigners.
Eleanor Schlafly Never Married, But Her Legacy Still Lives On
In the series finale of Mrs. America, Phyllis Schlafly’s pitiable sister-in-law Eleanor, played with rending quiet by Jeanne Tripplehorn, is allowed a glimmer of hope. After listening to a banquet speech in which Phyllis thanks almost everyone in…
Mukesh Ambani's Jio listing can profit from US-China tech war
Will Wall Street be so hospitable as to give Ambani, say, a $100 billion valuation?
Taiwan president pledges humanitarian relief for Hong Kongers
TAIPEI (Reuters) - Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen on Wednesday pledged to draw up a plan to give humanitarian relief to people involved in pro-democracy protests in Taiwan’s most concrete intervention since a renewal of unrest in Chinese-ruled Hong Kong.
Delhi Police to file 15 charge-sheets against 294 foreign nationals in Tablighi Jamaat case
The charge-sheets were filed under relevant sections of the Foreigners Act, Epidemic Diseases Act, Disaster Management Act, and the Indian Penal Code (IPC).
Edo 2020: APC faction picks Ize-Iyamu as consensus aspirant
Sola Shittu, Benin Former Secretary to Edo State Government and governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in the 2016 governorship election, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, has emerged the...
Nizamuddin Markaz: Delhi Police to file 15 more charge sheets against 294 foreigners
The charge sheets will be filed in Saket court against the 294 foreigners belonging to 14 countries, including Malaysia, Thailand, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka and several African nations, police said.
McCarthy: Congressional Proxy Voting 'Endangering the Constitution to Ensure Pelosi Has More Power
As the country grapples with the coronavirus pandemic, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) has proceeded with a change to House rules that will allow for so-called proxy voting by members, a move opposed by House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA). | Clips
Senegal to continue chloroquine virus treatment
Senegal will continue treating COVID-19 patients with hydroxychloroquine, a senior health official said on Wednesday, despite recent evidence
Hong Kong police stamp out national anthem law protests
Police said more than 300 people were arrested, mostly on suspicion of holding an unlawful assembly. Live images showed many of those detained were teenagers.
Stock indexes rise on optimism of recovery, shrink back
US stock indexes rose at the open on Wednesday as a pickup in business activity fueled hopes of a post-pandemic economic recovery, but marts later gave up some of their gains as investors remained
Taiwan president pledges humanitarian relief for Hong Kongers
Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen on Wednesday pledged to draw up a plan to give humanitarian relief to people involved in pro-democracy protests ...
Rosenstein to testify as part of Graham's Russia investigation probe
Former Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein will testify next week as part of the Senate Judiciary Committee's probe into the origins of the FBI's Russia investigation, Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.)
COVID-19 is a blessing in disguise, says Housing Minister Jitendra Awhad
Maharashtra Housing Minister Jitendra Awhad on Wednesday assured a group of developers that he would like to implement a regime that would give all construction permissions within a period of 30 days and they would be deemed to be given thereafter.
Barry Hearn issues World Snooker Championship warning: 'It's then or cancelled'
'There is no flexibility whatsoever'
Centre may extend lockdown after May 31
Agencies New Delhi The central government is likely to extend the lockdown in some form by another two weeks after May 31 to stop the spread of coronaviru
Victoria’s Secret Files Suit to Get Out of Manhattan Lease
The busy Herald Square location has been closed since March 17 to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
Iran’s Covid-19 Recovered Patients Surpass 111,000, New Cases Top
The number of recovered patients from the novel coronavirus in Iran crossed 111,000 as of Wednesday, a health official announced.
Ackman says hedge fund up 27 per cent year to date, dumped Berkshire
The public and private funds at Pershing Square Capital Management have gained between 22% and 27% this year
300 held as thousands protest over security laws in Hong Kong
Police in Hong Kong fired pepper pellets and made 300 arrests as thousands of people took to the streets on Wednesday to voice anger over national security legislation proposed by China that has raised international alarm over freedoms in the city.
Decision on permissions to film shootings soon: Talasani Srinivas
Minister Talasani Srinivas said the State govt was willing to give permission for film shootings but only after considering all the challenges involved.
Covid-19 being dealt with effectively in Haryana: CM
Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Tuesday said that with the people exercising restraint while following the rules of lockdown, the Covid-19 outbreak in the State is being dealt with effective management by the Government. He said that the global corona epidemic is an unprecedented
Learn about places that do not allow entry without wearing mask
Whoever violates these decisions shall be punished with a fine not exceeding LE 4,000, or a penalty of detention.
Food in a Tinderbox
The restaurant industry is close to irreparable damage. Can it be saved?
After shortages, Britain opens new protective equipment supply lines
LONDON: Britain said on Tuesday (May 26) it had agreed deals with more than 100 new suppliers of personal protective equipment (PPE) used to ...
Police patrol school zones as Sydney traffic mounts
Long traffic queues are forming outside schools during pick-up and drop-off times, as thousands more parents than usual drive their children to avoid public transport.
Asian shares slip as new Hong Kong tensions rise
Hong Kong shares led declines among major regional indexes, with Hang Seng falling 0.46%, though it kept a bit of distance from a two-month low touched on Monday. MSCI's ex-Japan Asia-Pacific index lost 0.12%, with mainland Chinese shares down a similar amount.
Anti-Lockdown Protesters Now Calling for Dems to Die
As the head of Cowboys for Trump, Couy Griffin has led pro-Trump horse rides through Washington, D.C., and posed for a photo in the White House with Donald Trump. He’s a superfan of the president and on May 17, he made the case that Democrats should die.“I’ve come to a place where I’ve come to a conclusion
During corona, overseas students prefer to be in Israel
With colleges worldwide worried about falling admissions due to Covid-19, Israeli universities have seen a heartening uptick in international interest.
Most SOEs have completed proposed 'new normal' protocols: Minister
Eighty six percent of SOEs have compiled their post-restriction business recovery or "new normal" protocols.
UK tells EU: break the Brexit 'impasse' so we can do trade deal
Britain told the European Union on Wednesday it needed to break a fundamental impasse to clinch a Brexit trade deal by the end of the year and said an agreement on fisheries might not be ready by July. The United Kingdom left the EU on Jan. 31 but the main terms of its membership remain in place during
Locust Invasion: Indian Farmers Cry For Relief As Country Hit By Second Plague
New Delhi (Sputnik): Struggling to contain the pandemic, India is now facing an additional challenge to deal with the worst locust attack in decades. This second wave...
Covid-19: India is relying on flimsy evidence to expand use of HCQ despite concerns about dangers
Not a single study has shown any evidence of the anti-malarial drug working for prophylaxis.
Man called Bernard Castle has been having fun on Twitter
'Thinking about retraining as an optician.'
Day 3 of domestic flights: Airports handle 354 departures till 5 pm, says Puri
Domestic services resumed on Monday after a gap of two months, and 428 flights were operated within the country that day.'Till 5pm on day 3 today, there have already been 354 departures & 288 arrivals with a total of 47,917 people at various airports,' said Puri
UK tells EU: break the Brexit 'impasse' so we can do trade deal
LONDON (Reuters) - Britain told the European Union on Wednesday it needed to break a fundamental impasse to clinch a Brexit trade deal by the end of the year and said an agreement on fisheries might not be ready by July.
EU pledges 40 billion euros for 'just transition' from fossil fuels
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The European Commission has increased five-fold its proposed European Union fund to wean carbon-intensive regions off fossil fuels, with fresh cash from a new recovery fund to help Europe’s ailing economies rebound after the new coronavirus pandemic.
Domestic flight operations on their way to normalcy
PTI New Delhi A total of 445 domestic flights, carrying 62,641 passengers, were operated on Tuesday, Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said on We
Chan Chun Sing thanks Singaporeans for complying with circuit breaker but warns against complacency
Chan Chun Sing thanks Singaporeans for complying with circuit breaker but warns against complacency
Wales to launch ‘unprecedented’ contact tracing plan on Monday
An update to the budget was also announced.
EXCLUSIVE: Tourists could remain banned from the Scottish islands for several months
A ban on tourists using ferries to travel to the Scottish islands for holidays could remain in place for several months, it has emerged.
Wales to launch ‘unprecedented’ contact tracing plan on Monday
An update to the budget was also announced.
Police arrest dismissed soldier, another for 'smuggling' 1,200kgs of Marijuana - Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics
The Police in Lagos on Wednesday arrested a dismissed soldier identified as Okoliko Andrew and one Idowu Adebayo for allegedly smuggling
Domestic flight services in India: 445 flights carrying 62,641 passengers operated on May 26, says Hardeep Singh Puri
Services were resumed on Monday after a gap of two months and 428 flights were operated within the country on the same day.
“Move on” says British PM, as row over adviser Cummings persists
LONDON, May 27 (Reuters) - Prime Minister Boris Johnson urged Britain on Wednesday to move on from what he described as a "very, very frustrating episode" when his closest adviser provoked outrage for taking a long-distance drive during the coronavirus lockdown.
UFC files four trademarks for ‘UFSEA,’ including events and merchandising
The UFC is adding "UFSEA" to its list of trademarks.
UK tells EU: Break the Brexit 'impasse' so we can do trade deal
Britain told the European Union on Wednesday it needed to break a fundamental impasse to clinch a Brexit trade deal by the end of the year and ...
Oyo group backs govt to take N22.5b loan - The Nation Nigeria
An Oyo State-based socio-political organisation, Oyo Kajola Group (OKG), has described the approval of N22.5 billion loan by the House of Assembly ...
Hong Kong's China national anthem bill aims to legislate 'respect'
HONG KONG (Reuters) - Hong Kong’s legislature is moving forward on a controversial bill that would criminalise abuse of China’s national anthem.
Security tight as Hong Kong set to debate China national anthem bill
HONG KONG — Hundreds of riot police took up posts in and around Hong Kong’s financial district on Wednesday ahead of a debate at the city’s Legislative Council over a bill that would criminalize disrespect of China’s national anthem.
China’s Meal Delivery Service Meituan Now Valued At $100B
Hong Kong's Meituan, a food delivery service, has hit a valuation of $100 billion, making it only the third Chinese firm to achieve that high of a value.
Hong Kong: Why China's national anthem bill is so controversial
Hong Kong's legislature is moving forward on a controversial bill that would criminalise "abuse" of China's national anthem.
YouTube says removal of China comments 'an error'
YouTube said Tuesday it was investigating the removal of comments critical of the Chinese Communist Party from the video-sharing platform, saying the filtering appeared to be "an error." The comments
Johnson to face grilling from senior MPs as Dominic Cummings controversy continues
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is set to face questions at a Commons committee meeting later today.
Security tight as Hong Kong set to debate China national anthem bill
The anthem bill is set for a second reading today and is expected to be turned into law next month
Woman fired from job after calling cops over black man in New York's Central Park
NEW YORK: Denouncing "racism of any kind", a global investment firm has fired a white woman after a viral video showed her calling police to say ...
Security tight as Hong Kong set to debate China national anthem bill
The anthem bill is set for a second reading today and is expected to be turned into law next month
Zimbabwe Holds Court Proceedings In Hospital For Tortured Opposition Activists
Court proceedings were held today at a private hospital for three abducted and tortured opposition activists. The three female
India's COVID-19 fatality rate among lowest in the world: Health Ministry
India has about 0.3 COVID-19 deaths per 100,000 of population which is amongst the lowest in the world, against the statistics of 4.4 deaths per 100,000 population for the world, said a statement issued by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare Tuesday
Huawei CFO Meng loses key court argument in fight against extradition to United States
A Canadian judge will rule Wednesday on a key aspect of Huawei Technologies Chief Financial Officer Meng Wanzhou's extradition to the United ...
Uncertainty over next chairman as ICC denies T20 World Cup is postponed
Shashank Manohar is prepared to stay on as International Cricket Council chairman to oversee a "smooth transition" to a new leader.
Indonesia to receive first delivery of COVID-19 ventilators from US in June
The donation of the ventilators is the result of a previous call between President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo and President Donald Trump in April, during which the two leaders agreed to build cooperation to tackle the COVID-19 crisis in their respective countries, including finding ways to overcome shortages of medical equipment.
Why schools cannot reopen yet, by FG - The Nation Nigeria
Schools cannot reopen yet despite agitation in some quarters to that effect, the Federal Government has declared.It said schools cannot reopen
WA sends bureaucrat to China on 'Belt and Road' mission after Premier rules out deal with Beijing
The WA government has sent a senior bureaucrat on a mission to China organised by an organisation advising the Victorian government on its Belt and Road Initiative deal with Beijing.
WA sends bureaucrat to China on 'Belt and Road' mission after Premier rules out deal with Beijing
The WA government has sent a senior bureaucrat on a mission to China organised by an organisation advising the Victorian government on its Belt and Road Initiative deal with Beijing.
Singapore warns of worst economic contraction since independence
Singapore warns of worst economic contraction since independence
In a first, Twitter adds fact-check warnings to Trump tweets
The social media giant highlighted two of Trump’s tweets that falsely claimed mail-in ballots would lead to widespread voter fraud.
Interns at BJ Medical College catch super spreader syndrome
14 interns at Civil test positive, but interns believe that over 50 of them may be carriers of virus; allege 7-day Covid duty raised to 10 and quarantine reduce
Mangoes, not Covid situation, interest Mayor Bijal Patel
Mayor Bijal Patel miffed when questioned on Covid-19 crisis in city at inauguration of 15-day mango fest at GMDC grounds
Annoying Security Line At Charlotte Airport Is Maybe A Good Sign For American Airlines
A video of a long security line at Charlotte Douglas was posted on Twitter Monday. On the negative side, the line recalled all the inconveniences of packed airports. On the plus side, same thing.
Covid-19 deaths could top 18,000 in India, says public health expert
COVID-19 cases are expected to peak in early July in India, where deaths from the pandemic could top 18,000, an Epidemiologist and a public health expert said.
‘The meal kit model is unsustainable’: How can recipe box companies maintain their lockdown momentum?
Lockdown measures have driven an unprecedented surge in demand for recipe box services. Yet once the dust settles, so too will subscription numbers, suggests Philip Koh, co-founder of London-based brand design agency Without. “Meal kits are unlikely to become the norm,” he told FoodNavigator.
Anambra records two COVID-19 deaths, 10 cases, Obiano assures of readiness
Anambra State has recorded two deaths at Ufuma and Onitsha and 10 confirmed cases arising from the COVID-19 pandemic, amid denial by the state government
Bushfire-hit Australians still in tents as virus slows recovery
Victims of Australia's catastrophic bushfires are still living in tents, garages and makeshift shelters months after the blazes ended, with efforts to rebuild their lives hampered by the coronavirus pandemic.
Inspectors find Glasgow's Barlinnie jail 'not fit for purpose'
Inspectors say urgent improvements must be made to Glasgow's Barlinnie jail, which is not due to be replaced until 2025
Queues and limited browsing in store for English shoppers
LONDON, May 27 — People eager to hit the shops again when English high street retailers, department stores and shopping centres reopen will face queuing and few opportunities to try products. Stores will look and operate very differently from how they did before a coronavirus lockdown was imposed...
It’s 'political bigotry', EC employing 'crude Machiavellian tactics to exclude 10m voters' – IPRAN
The Inter-Party Resistance against the New Voter Register (IPRAN), has said the Electoral Commission (EC) is employing crude Machiavellian tactics with its plan to compile a new register of voters ahead of this year’s elections.
Rain or shine, 2020 elections will come off - Kweku Baako
The Electoral Commission (EC) has come under a barrage of criticisms by opposition parties over their decision to compile a new voters' register.
With test results lost, an Afghan family fell to virus
As in many Afghan households, dinner at Dr. Yousuf Aryubi’s home meant the whole family - his mother, his siblings, their children - sitting on the floor together around a mat laid with food on the ca
Salvation Army opens heat relief stations in metro Phoenix
The Salvation Army on Wednesday opened heat relief stations across metro Phoenix as forecasters say temperatures will reach as high as 112 degrees in some desert areas by Friday.
Turnpike, parkway toll hikes, $24B construction plan get OK
The New Jersey Turnpike Authority voted Wednesday to increase tolls on two of the state’s major highways and approve a $24 billion construction plan that the hike will fund.
Cancelled Hopes
As orders are scrapped, supply chain is disrupted and global demand slumps, Indian exporters struggle to remain in business
MultiChoice makes DStv, GOtv customers offer to cushion COVID-19 impact
With the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic ravaging the world currently, the global populace is being inundated with a new forced reality. Loved ones have fallen ill with some, sadly, passing away, businesses have been shut and social movement and interaction have been greatly limited.
Yasir Al-Rumayyan reveals how the PIF have stayed 'efficient' amid Newcastle United takeover wait
Newcastle United's prospective takeover is in the hands of the Premier League who are conducting their owners' and directors' test and Yasir Al-Rumayyan has outlined how Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund have stayed 'efficient' during the coronavirus pandemic
EDITORIAL: Gov. Steve Sisolak lifts more restrictions amid ‘35-day downward trend’
Welcome news for workers, business owners.
Grady Diangana returns to West Brom training as David Moyes' plans are outlined
Moyes wants to lower the average age of his West Ham squad and sees Diangana as a key player - he'll finish the current season with Albion, though
Police arrest suspect in deadly Kyoto Animation arson attack
The arrest comes 10 months after the studio in Kyoto was set on fire, killing 36 people and injuring 33 others.
Jacqueline Fernandez, Sonam Kapoor, Karan Johar & 150 Global Stars Join Hands For OneHuManity Live For COVID-19 Relief
Jacqueline Fernandez, Sonam Kapoor and Karan Johar are among many Bollywood celebrities who will join 150 global stars to take part in the 24-hour broadcast, "OneHuManity (OHM) Live", to raise funds
Boeing workers cope with the virus threat as layoffs loom
Five weeks after they returned to work, Boeing workers say measures inside the plants are mostly working.
Rebooting Japan's movie business, one theater at a time
As Tokyo moves forward with plans to reduce social distancing measures in stages, movie theaters look to draw audiences back to the silver screen.
SM Foundation provides safety gear for Marawi frontliners
THE COVID-19 crisis has been ongoing for several months now globally and across the country. This has been harder for the Marawi residents who are still trying to get back on their feet after the Marawi siege.
Twitter issues fact check of Trump's tweets for first time
The label says “Get the facts about mail-in ballots,” and then redirects users to news articles and a bulleted list refuting Mr Trump’s claims.
Andhra High Court initiates contempt against YSRC MP, ex-MLA and 47 others
The two cases pertain to some people posting messages in social media threatening a judge
NPCC says PDA has failed on all fronts; demand dismissal of govt
Alleging that the ruling PDA government has failed on all fronts, the Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee (NPCC) Tuesday demanded that the governor step in to salvage the situation by dismissing “this incompetent and callous government”, which it said was “only interested in clinging on to power at whatever cost.”
Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho expects much-changed transfer market
Mourinho expects big fees to be a thing of the past for now after the coronavirus pandemic.
Odion Ighalo: Solskjaer confident Nigerian will extend his stay at Manchester United
Odion Ighalo's current deal with Man United expires next month. The 30-year-old joined the Red Devils on a six months loan deal from Shanghai Shenhua in January
Kellyanne Conway slams Twitter's Trump fact-checks: They're done by 'people who attack him all day long'
In a sharp rebuke of Twitter's first-ever move to fact-check a tweet by President Trump, White House adviser to the president Kellyanne Conway insisted Wednesday that Democrats within the mainstream media cannot be relied upon.
First Nottingham city centre Covid-19 testing hub to open near Motorpoint Arena
It is the only dedicated virus testing facility in the city centre
Dundee retailer fully opens to the public for the first time in two months with extensive social distancing measures
A limited number of customers, queue marshals, cleaning stations and warnings not to handle products.
Senate President celebrates Nigerian children on Children’s Day
President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has felicitated with Nigerian children on the occasion of the 2020 Children's Day.
Capacity could be reduced by 87% in pubs due to 2m social distancing rule
The typical bar or restaurant in Ireland could face an 87% reduction in capacity if the 2m social distancing advice remains in place when they re-open. Capacities in pubs and bar/restaurants will drop...
Aston Villa issue key update to supporters ahead of Premier League return
Aston Villa tickets - the club have revealed fans will be reimbursed for tickets to the final six home games, with plans for games to take place without fans
Drone service launches in US to deliver medical supplies by air
Drone start up Zipline has collaborated with a health network in North Carolina to deliver much-needed medical supplies to medical centres.
‘Planning continues’ for 2020 T20 World Cup
The event is scheduled to take place in Australia from October 18 to November 15.
Ukrainian woman uses panties as face mask after she’s denied service
A Ukrainian woman has gone viral for removing her panties and wearing them as a mask after being refused service at a post office.
Yes, this roadsign declaring the rules don't apply to Dominic Cummings is real
The sign appeared underneath an official sign urging people to follow government guidance
Only about 50% of Americans say they will definitely get a COVID-19 vaccine if one is made available
Only about half of Americans say they would get a vaccine for COVID-19 if one becomes available, according to a survey from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research.
Home gardeners can help the hungry by donating some harvest
Gardening’s popularity has surged during the coronavirus pandemic; it provides exercise, outdoor time, emotional well-being and wholesome produce. Home gard
Covid-19 deaths could top 18,000 in India, says public health expert
In India, 50 per cent of all COVID-19 deaths have been among those older than 60 years. The proportion of population aged 60-plus in India is 9.9 per cent compared to 22.4 per cent in the US.
Premier League clubs vote to resume contact training
Premier League clubs voted unanimously on Wednesday to resume contact training as the English top-flight took a significant step towards a possible restart in June.
Premier League clubs vote to resume contact training
LONDON: Premier League clubs voted unanimously on Wednesday to resume contact training as the English top-flight took a significant step towards a possible restart in June.The Premier League was
Every Nottingham Forest player out of contract as deadline looms
Nottingham Forest news: June 30 is approaching and three of Sabri Lamouchi's key members of the first-team setup at the City Ground will see their deals run out then
NAF unveils locally produced emergency ventilators
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) on Wednesday unveiled emergency ventilators produced by its researchers to support government on the..
Boeing slashes 12,000 jobs as virus seizes travel industry
Boeing is cutting more than 12,000 jobs through layoffs and buyouts as the coronavirus pandemic seizes the travel industry, and more cuts are coming.
Maharashtra crisis: CM Uddhav Thackeray meets allies as speculation mounts over MVA government’s stability
Maharashtra politics: The MVA government comprises Shiv Sena, NCP and Congress. It is headed by Uddhav who severed ties with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) after 35 years following squabbles over the CM's chair last November.
Burger King debuts 'social distancing crowns' in Germany
Burger King wants its customers to enjoy eating their food safely - hence why they've come up with a smart idea: social distancing crowns.
Police forces across Canada expand ballistics imaging efforts, driven by slowdown in RCMP testing
Ballistics imaging helps police determine if one gun was used in multiple shootings
The European Union Is on the Brink of Historic Change
The Commission’s $825 billion rescue fund would break many taboos, possibly paving the way for EU taxes and an EU treasury
New home construction could drop by as much as 75 per cent from early-year levels, CMHC warns
Work stoppages and restrictions on construction have slowed residential building, especially in Quebec and Ontario
Tom Cruise enlists director Doug Liman to shoot upcoming movie together in space
Sounds like an ambitious project.
LAPD cracking down on rowdy house parties plaguing Hollywood Hills as bars, clubs remain closed
With bars and clubs closed, the Los Angeles Police Department says the Hollywood Hills have become a hotbed for noisy house parties.
'One big mistake sorted' - Nottingham Forest sent transfer message after sanctioning this deal
Nottingham Forest transfer news: Aro Muric has reportedly been allowed to leave the City Ground and return to loan side Manchester City after a poor campaign on loan
Akinwumi Adesina has not stepped down as AfDB President – Oladokun
In the face of the call by the United States government for a fresh investigation into some allegations against the Akinwumi Adesina
German chemical firms see 'significant' blows ahead from virus
Germany's powerful chemical sector can expect significant blows to activity from to the coronavirus pandemic this year, an industry federation warned Wednesday.
Updates about government-backed hacking and disinformation
Findings on government-backed phishing, threats and disinformation, and a new way to share information about actions we take against accounts that we attribute to coordinated influence campaigns.
Boeing slashes 12,000 jobs as virus seizes travel industry
Boeing is cutting more than 12,000 jobs through layoffs and buyouts as the coronavirus pandemic seizes the travel industry. And the aircraft maker says more cuts are coming.
Boeing Layoffs 2020: 9 Things for BA Stock Investors to Know
Boeing (BA) president and CEO Dave Calhoun announced on Wednesday that involuntary layoffs are starting at the airplane manufacturer.
Nottingham Forest's play-off ambitions handed another big boost
Nottingham Forest news: Reds handed another boost in their bid to secure a play-off place with the possibility that contact training could be set to restart next week
Boeing slashes 12,000 jobs as virus seizes travel industry
Boeing is cutting more than 12,000 jobs through layoffs and buyouts as the coronavirus pandemic seizes the travel industry. And the aircraft maker says more cuts are coming.
Gauteng health dept repurposes AngloGold hospital as a Covid-19 facility
A hospital being renovated to specifically handle coronavirus cases is expected to be handed over to the Gauteng Department of Health at the end of June.
Stand-up comedians are performing at socially distanced drive-in movie theaters
The comics stood in the bed of a pickup and delivered their lines to a lot of some 45 cars.
Japanese Police Finally Arrest Suspect For Kyoto Animation Arson
Today in Kyoto, police finally arrested 42-year-old Shinji Aoba for allegedly carrying out last year’s Kyoto Animation arson attack. The authorities waited until Aoba recovered from his own serious burns before placing him in police custody....
Report: Israel tried to save architect of Sudan-Israel relations, but she died of corona - Foreign Affairs
Flight that took off from Israel to Sudan and caused speculation reportedly aimed to save diplomat, but she ultimately died of coronavirus.
Covid-19 has forced us into the fast lane of the 4IR super-highway
Amid the global Covid-19 pandemic that has seen entire countries locked down, we can no longer dismiss the Fourth Industrial Revolution as mere rhetoric. Keeping economies functioning while curbing the spread of the virus has hastened the shift towards the 4IR.
Boxing Is Back: Shakur Stevenson, Jamel Herring To Return To The Ring In June, July
The Nevada State Athletic Commission has given its blessing for boxing promoter Top Rank to begin holding empty-arena fights in Las Vegas.
BREAKING: DSS Releases Detained Akwa Ibom Journalist After Public Outcry
Carter was arrested by the DSS on April 27, 2020 over a private phone conversation with an anonymous medical doctor, which the Akwa Ibom State Government alleged castigated the state’s Commissioner for Health, Dr Dominic Ukpong, over his poor handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Second lawsuit filed against Missouri Medicaid expansion
Conservative advocacy group United for Missouri on Wednesday announced it's suing to take a proposal to expand Medicaid health care eligibility to thousands more low-income adults off the Aug. 4 ballo
Floor trading resumes at Wall Street, with masks and plexiglas
Stocks surged following the trademark opening bell, which was presided over by New York Governor Andrew Cuomo and NYSE officials – all wearing masks.
Twitter places fact-check notification on Trump tweet about mail-in ballots
Twitter on Tuesday for the first time prompted readers to check the facts in tweets sent by U.S. President Donald Trump, warning readers his ...
Migrant exodus likely to peak next month, says NITI Aayog affiliate; warns return to cities may take over a year
When will migrants return to the cities? No one knows the answer, but the experts handling the labour issues for decades, believe that only 10 percent of migrant workers have returned to their home states and that the numbers could increase in June and July
Better Malaysia's relationship with India may boost crude palm oil prices
The newly appointed MPOB Chairman Ahmad Jazlan Yaakub said in a statement the rally will come as a relief to industry participants
Parents free to relocate to seek childcare like Cummings did, says minister
Robert Jenrick says there will be no review of past fines for acting in similar way to PM’s aide
Minister cannot say whether all primary pupils will return before holidays
Schools Standards minister Nick Gibb said he was confident that most local authorities will plan to reopen schools more widely from next week.
Minister cannot say whether all primary pupils will return before holidays
Schools Standards Minister Nick Gibb said he is confident that most local authorities will plan to reopen schools more widely from next week.
Grassley says White House ‘failed’ to explain why IGs were fired
Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, is calling out the White House for failing to adequately explain President Trump’s recent firings of inspectors general, claiming that the removals violated requirements to provide Congress with the reasoning for such decisions.
'Grey's Anatomy' Season Finale Soars With Multplatform Viewing
The ABC drama quadrupled its initial 18-49 rating after five weeks of playback from linear and digital sources.
Israeli Elderly Emerge from Isolation in ‘Nature Tuesday’ Program
The Nature Tuesday initiative has been reactivated as part of the struggle against loneliness.
How radical League One proposal could affect Bristol City’s play-off hopes
A League One chairman has made a radical proposal which would shake up the promotion and relegation picture in the Championship
Nissan's Future Is About To Be Decided
Even before the coronavirus pandemic struck, Nissan was in a difficult position. Profits were way down part...
Rouhani urges Iran lawmakers to ‘cooperate’ as parliament opens
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani urged lawmakers to "cooperate" with his government in a speech Wednesday during the inaugural session of the new parliament following a February election swept by conservatives.
‘Overall Stable and Controllable’: China On LAC Situation
China on Wednesday said that the situation at the border with India is
Disney plans to reopen Walt Disney World in July
The phased reopening will start with Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom
Suriname election: Preliminary results show opposition winning
Suriname's main opposition party is poised to win the country's general election, preliminary results showed on Wednesday, an outcome likely to end the longtime rule of President Desi Bouterse, who was convicted months earlier of ordering the murder of political opponents.
Places of worship to open gradually as 'new normal' comes into play: Religious Affairs Minister
The government has decided to allow places of worship in COVID-19 “green zones” to reopen as the “new normal” comes into force.
NYC DOE doesn’t know how many students are being live taught at home amid lockdown
The city Department of Education doesn’t know how many of its students are actually being live taught at home during the coronavirus lockdown, officials conceded Wednesday. Asked if they were
Basketball Hall of Fame enshrinement ceremony pushed to 2021, Jerry Colangelo says
Jerry Colangelo, chairman of the board of the governors for the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, told ESPN on Wednesday that enshrinement ceremonies for the star-studded Class of 2020 will be moved to spring of 2021.
COVID-19: Longest viability period of virus in patient is 10 days — NCDC
The Director General of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, Dr. Chikwe Ihekweazu, disclosed this at the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 media briefing on Wednesday in Abuja.
No need to panic about virus: KCR
CM KCR said people need not panic about coronavirus as the spread was not on alarming scale despite relaxing the lockdown restrictions.
Religious groupings will self monitor on COVID-19 compliance - Mthembu
There is now scepticism and fear that allowing these religious gatherings to resume will allow the coronavirus to spread rapidly.
Temples to Open in Karnataka From June 1, Fairs And Fests to Remain Restricted
Karnataka has over 34,000 temples that come under the Muzrai department.
Stigma makes it impossible to disclose identities of persons who'll test positive - Majority Leader
The Minister of Parliamentary Affairs, Osei Kyei Mensah-Bonsu has said the stigmatisation associated with testing positive to the coronavirus makes it impossible to disclose the identities of any MP or staff of parliament who will test positive to the virus.
Shops except for medical, essential items to be closed at 5pm from today in KP
KP govt spokesperson says barbershops will only remain open from Friday till Sunday
National Creative Industry Policy must be improved, says minister Saifuddin Abdullah
KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 ― The National Creative Industry Policy (DIKN) must be re-assessed and improved to spearhead the growth of the national creative industry, said Communications and Multimedia Minister Datuk Saifuddin Abdullah. At the same time, he said, an audit must be conducted of the...
India cases rise as millions of workers return home from cities
MUMBAI: Indian states witnessing millions of migrant labourers returning from the big cities are recording rising coronavirus infections, officials said yesterday, fearing the virus could spread through villages where medical care is basic at best. Officials from the home...
Renault and Nissan deepen cooperation in bid for survival
TOKYO, May 27 — Renault, Nissan Motor Co and Mitsubishi Motors Corp said today they would each take a lead on car manufacturing in different regions in a wide-ranging revamp of their partnership to slash costs and survive. The three carmakers are reeling from the coronavirus pandemic which...
Schools likely to re-open from July 1 in Karnataka
Karnataka Schools re-open: After announcing dates for SSLC examinations in Karnataka to be held in June
Uddhav Thackeray holds meeting with key MVA leaders
Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, Revenue Minister Balasaheb Thorat, Water Resources Minister Jayant Patil, Transport Minister Anil Parab and others attended the meeting.
Buhari will be showcased as COVID-19 hero in Africa, says Garba Shehu
The senior special assistant to the president, Mallam Garba Shehu, has predicted that Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari will be showcased as a COVID-19 hero.
Stirling's former Tory MP joins cross-party calls for Dominic Cummings to resign
Stirling’s current and former MPs have called for the resignation of Boris Johnson’s most senior advisor.
NLC protests slash in workers’ salaries, gives Ganduje 14 days to make U-turn
Organised labour in Kano has issued a 14-day ultimatum to the state government to pay back the deduction it made to workers' salaries or they go on strike.
Clark County opens cooling stations as temperatures soar
Clark County will be opening daytime cooling stations from Wednesday to Friday as temperatures are set to climb well into the triple digits.
Govt disburses $202 million for 5 million poor families via village funds program
In total, some 63,000 villages of the nearly 75,000 villages in Indonesia have received village funds.
No new reports of fighting despite Afghan ceasefire ending
Appeals for the Taliban to extend a ceasefire with Afghan forces went unanswered Wednesday, but there were no reports of major violence and the militants said they would release some government prisoners.
Nitish Kumar holds meeting with state Health Department, stresses on door to door screening of migrants
The CM said that keeping in view the future challenges, the health infrastructure of the state should be further strengthened and it should be expanded.
Father's killing of 14-year-old daughter stirs outrage in Iran
(Reuters) - A father’s brutal killing of his teenage daughter over her relationship with a man has caused widespread anger in Iran, with President Hassan Rouhani urging lawmakers to work quickly on a bill to prevent violence against women.
Uganda approves return of citizens stranded abroad over Covid-19
Ugandans trapped in 66 countries can return home at their own cost.
Egypt to see upcoming COVID-19 peak: health official
Egypt still uses the malaria drug, chloroquine, in treating coronavirus patients, according to a health protocol nationwide supervised by a scientific committee.
Donald Trump to announce strong Hong Kong response this week
China's parliament is expected to approve a proposed security law that would reduce Hong Kong's separate legal status on Thursday.
Court rejects compo for woman who hurt hip after 'excessive socialising'
Danielle Dring, who slipped on wet tiles after a night of champagne, wine and cocktails on a work trip, has failed again in her bid for compensation from Telstra.
Court rejects compo for woman who hurt hip after 'excessive socialising'
Danielle Dring, who slipped on wet tiles after a night of champagne, wine and cocktails on a work trip, has failed again in her bid for compensation from Telstra.
Federal Court picks up torch in Qantas' stand-down test case
The ruling on whether Qantas and Jetstar illegally stood down engineers during the COVID-19 pandemic could have widespread ramifications for companies around the nation.
Reconsider decision to convert Jayalalithaa's residence into memorial, HC tells Tamil Nadu government
A division bench of Justices N Kirubakaran and Abdul Quddhose also suggested that 'Veda Nilayam,' located in the upmarket Poes Garden, be converted into the official residence of the chief minister of the state, while a portion of the property can be a memorial if needed.
The government has lost the authority to govern. What comes next is death and chaos
The decision to protect "chief strategist" Cummings, and to propagate the logic of the madhouse, will cost lives
The JobMaker policy: It is time to develop workplace reform
Readers discuss the government's plans for industrial reform, job creation and vocational training.
Chile suspect to remain free ahead of extraditon: court
Chile's top court on Wednesday denied prosecutors' requests to jail a 29-year-old man awaiting extradition to France to face charges of murdering his Japanese ex-girlfriend.
IDF Rounds Up Suspects in PA Again as Gen. Kochavi Prepares for July Sovereignty
The IDF chief—probably the best man at that helm in decades—is preparing to give the prime minister the security cover he would require to carry out the partial annexation.
Germany ex-chancellor's insult of Ukrainian envoy "despicable" – deputy foreign minister
Schroeder's comment is a warning to other Russia supporters in Europe: don't get involved with Russian money.
Diplomats adopt ingenious methods to get to designated workplaces
Many diplomats designated to new roles and stations utilized flights operated for repatriation to reach workplaces
Clark County election worker’s COVID-19 case won’t impact primary
A Clark County elections employee’s COVID-19 diagnosis should not impact the upcoming primary election or its result reporting and ballot verification processes.
How to vote in US elections if residing outside country
Q. I am an American citizen and currently live in Jamaica. Can I vote in the November 202...
Chargesheets filed against 376 for attending Tablighi in Delhi
Chargesheets filed against 376 for attending Tablighi in Delhi. According to the chargesheets, all the foreign nationals have been booked for violating visa rules, violating government guidelines issued in the wake of Covid-19 pandemic and regulations regarding Epidemic diseases Act, Disaster Management Act and prohibitory orders under section 144 of Code of Criminal Procedure.
Exodus of workers from Mumbai leads to spike in rural areas
70% to 80% of new patients in rural areas have returned from urban centres such as Mumbai
Stay at home. Our success depends on our compliance.
At the time of writing, the coronavirus (COVID-19) has reportedly infected 5,588,356 people worldwide and 347,873 people are deceased. That number need not have been so high. So what lessons can be learnt?
National's new agriculture spokesperson David Bennett accuses Government of using farmers to just 'pay the bills'
David Bennett took over the position of spokesperson after Todd Muller became the party's new leader.
NZD/USD remains on hunt for break above 0.62 after China Industrial Profits data
NZD/USD is eyeing a clear break above the psychological hurdle of 0.62, having found bids near 0.6179 in early Asia and violated the resistance of the
Flashback: Akufo-Addo won't win 2020 elections - NDC reacts
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) discredited reports by the Economic Intelligence Unit (EIU) that president Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo will retain his seat in the December 2020 general elections.
Mailed-in votes often wind up missing in action
The coronavirus has been a killer of the conventional. Even as health dangers diminish, pressure is building for a radical shift in long-standing custom for the way the nation elects its leaders. Vote
Anderson Cooper Drags Donald Trump Over Joe Scarborough Staffer Conspiracy Theory: ‘What A Little Man’
Anderson Cooper dragged Donald Trump as a 'little man' for falsely suggesting Joe Scarborough was involved in the death of his former aide.
Florida Government Decides To Fire Its Data Chief Rather Than Be Honest About Its COVID Numbers
We were promised no more deaths by May 15th, but that hasn't happened. With no one 100% sure what the best options are going...
Andy Richardson: 'We must not forget medical staff as we take baby steps on long road back to normal'
Lockdown died in the Rose Garden.
Could this be the day that Plymouth Argyle are promoted?
The Pilgrims were third in League Two when the 2019/20 season was suspended due to the coronavirus pandemic
Constable from Dadar police station succumbs to COVID-19, death toll mounts to 13 in Mumbai police
A police constable attached to the Dadar police station, who would have turned 55 after a month to become eligible for exemption from duty, succumbed to COVID-19 infection on Tuesday evening
Uttar Pradesh News: This Lab in Meerut Falsely Tests 6 People COVID-19+, Likely to Lose Licence
The cancellation of the licence of the lab has already been recommended by Meerut District Magistrate Anil Dhingra.
Cong to launch 'SpeakUp' campaign to raise voice of poor, migrants, small businesses
The Congress will launch a 'SpeakUp' campaign on May 28 to help raise the voice of the poor, migrants, small businesses and the middle class people before the central government.
Buhari never ceded power to Abba Kyari, nor cancel 'his' appointments - Presidency
When he was alive, Mr Kyari was accused by several officials including the First Lady Aisha Buhari and National Security Adviser Babagana Monguno of
"Severe Curbs Can Cause More Deaths Than Virus": Expert To Rahul Gandhi
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, who has been attacking the government over adversities being faced by lakhs amid coronavirus lockdown, today discussed several burning issues linked to the pandemic with two health experts - Professor Ashish Jha from Harvard University and Professor Johan Giesecke of the Karolinska Institute in Sweden.
India wilts as temperature hits 50 degrees Celsius
The hot spell is projected to scorch northern India for several more days, 'with severe heat wave conditions in isolated pockets'
Telangana govt evacuates 400 AP secretariat employees to state, officials conduct COVID-19 tests
The sudden announcement of lockdown in the wake of the coronavirus has caused the Andhra Pradesh government employees to stuck in Telangana.
Reconsider decision to convert Jayalalithaa’s residence Veda Nilayam into memorial, High Court tells Tamil Nadu govt
On May 22, Tamil Nadu Governor had promulgated an ordinance to temporarily take possession of Jayalalithaa's residence Veda Nilayam and convert it into a memorial.
NJ high school swimmers petition governor to reopen pools: We need an answer 'as soon as possible'
Two New Jersey high school swimmers reacted on “Fox & Friends” to the fact that the petition they created asking Gov. Phil Murphy to reopen pools for competitive swimmers garnered thousands of signatures, saying they are “amazed” and “so thankful.”
Three European air forces approve performance benchmarks for next-gen fighter jet
The criteria will be used to whittle down the number of design options as the Future Combat Air System program proceeds through the next stages of development.
Pompeo says Hong Kong no longer autonomous from China
US News: Secretary of State of Mike Pompeo has notified Congress that the Trump administration no longer regards Hong Kong as autonomous from mainland China. “
India wilts under heatwave as temperature hits 50 degrees Celsius
India is wilting under a heatwave, with the temperature in places reaching 50 degrees Celsius (122 degrees Fahrenheit) and the capital enduring ...
Report: Local News Stations Run Segments Scripted and Produced by Amazon
According to a recent report, local news stations across the United States have run news segments scripted and produced by e-commerce giant Amazon. Unsurprisingly, the segments were overly positive about Jeff Bezos' company and its employment practices.
India wilts under heatwave as temperature hits 50 degrees Celsius
The hot spell is projected to scorch northern India for several more days, the Meteorological Department said late Tuesday, "with severe heat wave conditions in isolated pockets".
Senegal to continue chloroquine virus treatment
Senegal will continue treating COVID-19 patients with hydroxychloroquine, a senior health official said on Wednesday, despite recent evidence that the anti-malarial drug is harmful.
Romney to Trump: Stop 'Vile, Baseless' Accusations Against Scarborough
Mitt Romney urged President Donald Trump to cease pushing the conspiracy theory that Joe Scarborough murdered his one-time aide.
Spain falls silent at start of 10-day mourning for COVID-19 victims
27,000 people have died as a result of the pandemic.
Fire kills five patients at United Hospital, three of them COVID-19 positive
A fire has burned down the isolation unit for COVID-19 patients and those with symptoms at the United Hospital in Dhaka, leaving five dead.
British mercenaries 'involved in botched operation' backing rebel leader in Libya, according to secret UN report
Six British citizens including two former Royal Marine commandos have been accused of taking part in a botched mercenary mission to Libya to fight on behalf of renegade general Khalifa Haftar. The five men and one woman are named in a confidential report by the United Nations panel of experts on Libya
No clear answers on reopening Ohio’s schools
Discussions about reopening Ohio’s schools amid the COVID-19 pandemic seem to raise more questions than answers. Even as Buckeye State businesses begin to reopen, the plan for schools remains fluid.
Jeremy Corbyn is pictured 'flouting social distancing rules as he stops to chat with passer-by while making trip to riverside beauty spot to celebrate 71st birthday'
The snapshot, posted to Facebook, reportedly shows the former Labour leader standing close to passer-by Joe Neary on Tuesday as he made a trip to a riverside beauty spot.
Nazareth Child & Family Connection announces cancellation of popular events
Nazareth Child & Family Connection officials have made the decision to cancel three upcoming community events as a precaution against the COVID-19 pandemic.
Living on a prayer: Concerns as places of worship prepare to reopen their doors
The president’s announcement that places of worship can resume services under strict conditions during lockdown Level 3 has been met with strong and mixed opinions. The big question is, how will worshippers gather safely without spreading the coronavirus?
World Rugby rubbishes invitational Test tournament proposal
World Rugby has rejected a proposal for an unofficial World Cup event next year aimed at boosting the game's finances after the coronavirus stoppage.
World Rugby rejects proposal to stage World Cup-style tournament in Ireland and UK next year
World Rugby has rejected a proposal for an unofficial World Cup event next year aimed at boosting the game's finances after the coronavirus stoppage.
Football: Solskjaer counting on Pogba, Rashford for restart
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said Tuesday he is confident of having Paul Pogba and Marcus Rashford fit should the Premier League ...
WTI strength fizzles around $34.00, API data eyed
WTI retraces from the highest since March 11 while taking rounds to $33.90 during the initial Asian session on Wednesday. While optimism surrounding a
Solskjaer counting on Pogba, Rashford for restart
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said on Tuesday he is confident of having Paul Pogba and Marcus Rashford fit should the Premier League season restart next month.
Riot police shield Hong Kong legislature as protests gather against anthem bill
Hundreds of riot police took up positions and authorities erected a two-metre (6 feet) wall made of plastic barriers filled with water around the Legislative Council, extending across a park up to Victoria Harbour.
Bail hearing in hospital for injured MDC Alliance officials
HARARE – Zimbabwean prosecutors have proposed ZW$2,000 (about R800) bail for recently abducted and tortured MDC Alliance youth activists Cecilia Chimburu, 31, Netsai Marova, 21, and member of the house of assembly Joana Mamombe, 27.
Reopening mosques for prayers to be only determined by cabinet's committee: Egypt's Awqf Min.
In a statement released Tuesday, the ministry said it did not and will not disclose any information about the date of reopening mosques to worshippers.
Quarantine-Free Flights From Australia Could Start Within Weeks
An air-travel corridor between Australia and New Zealand could be trialed within weeks, a key test of how international flights worldwide can resume while the coronavirus threat remains.
Four Minneapolis policemen fired after death of unarmed black man
Four Minneapolis police officers were fired on Tuesday over the death of an unarmed black man seen on a bystander’s video lying face down in the street, gasping for air and groaning, “I can’t breathe,” while a white officer kneels on his neck for several minutes.
US judge refuses again to block Nevada's mail-in primary
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Deakin Uni's timely cloud prep helps 62,000 students move online during COVID-19 | ZDNet
Online learning never seemed so seamless for the Melbourne-based university.
Detroit to Get Mask Factory With Investment From Bangladesh
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Management One Taps Michael Alic for President Role
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Aarogya Setu App Finally Made Open Source by Central Government Amid Privacy Controversies
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Four police officers fired after killing of unarmed black man in Minnesota
Four police offers in US city of Minneapolis have been fired for their involvement in the death of George Floyd, an unarmed black man who was held down
Riot police shield Hong Kong legislature as protests gather against anthem bill
Hong Kong deployed riot police around the Legislative Council on Wednesday as activists called for protests against a bill to criminalise disrespect of the Chinese anthem, amid soaring tensions over perceived threats to the city's freedoms.
China says will act against foreign interference to Hong Kong law
BEIJING (Reuters) - China will take necessary countermeasures to foreign interference regarding the new Hong Kong security legislation being deliberated, the foreign ministry said on Wednesday.
Officers sacked in US after black man dies as policeman kneels on neck
Your knee in my neck. I can't breathe... Mama. Mama, Floyd pleaded.
Damian Lillard won't play unless Blazers have 'true' playoff chance
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Ex-NY subway boss named to head London transit system
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Riot police shield Hong Kong legislature as protests gather against anthem bill
Hong Kong deployed riot police around the Legislative Council on Wednesday as activists called for protests against a bill to criminalize disrespect of the Chinese anthem, amid soaring tensions over perceived threats to the city's freedoms.
Shuttlers to keep Tokyo ranking points earned before shutdown
MUMBAI (Reuters) - Shuttlers will keep ranking points they earned during the original Olympic qualification period before the novel coronavirus pandemic forced the Tokyo Games to be postponed, the Badminton World Federation said on Wednesday.
Twitter & media know this isn’t about mail-in ballots or fraud, but about who gets to define truth; Trump does too
After all, these are the same outlets that have peddled the Russiagate conspiracy theory with impunity for the past four years, and even racked up prestigious awards for the blatantly fraudulent coverage
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Responding to the report ‘Sri Lanka will not tolerate targeting of war heroes: Gotabaya Rajapaksa' published on May 20 in The Hindu, the office of the President of Sri Lanka, Gotabaya Rajapaksa, h
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Rapper Desiigner Steps Up During Outbreak, Declares Rent Relief for His Tenants
Rapper Desiigner has rolled up his sleeves to help out during COVID-19 as an artist and landlord. He released a new single called "Survivor," and portions
Texas Police Officers Suing Department Over Quota System for Tickets
It's something that people joke about when they get pulled over. 'You're probably just trying to make your quota.' Looks like one police department was using a quota system, which is illegal.
Vanishing jobs for young could create 'lock-down generation'
The Middle East is just one of the world's many regions struggling to cope with the Covid-19 outbreak. After first peaking in China, where it began, then Europe, now it's the Americas that is seen as the main epicenter
Chinese Media Quotes Police Condemning Protest Before It Happened
A Chinese state newspaper quotes Hong Kong police condemning an "illegal" demonstration the day before it happened.
News Corp shuts down more than 100 print titles, hundreds of jobs to go
News Corp has confirmed its plans to axe hundreds of jobs as it moves to a digital-focused future.
News Corp shuts down more than 100 print titles, hundreds of jobs to go
News Corp has confirmed its plans to axe hundreds of jobs as it moves to a digital-focused future.
United Airlines reshuffles management as it prepares for uncertain recovery
NEW YORK, May 28 — United Airlines Holdings Inc is reshuffling its management team to help the airline prepare for the near-term uncertainty of travel demand, new Chief Executive Scott Kirby told employees yesterday, as restrictions to keep the coronavirus from spreading are lifted. With...
Shuttlers to keep Tokyo ranking points earned before shutdown
MUMBAI: Shuttlers will keep ranking points they earned during the original Olympic qualification period before the novel coronavirus pandemic ...
A pharmacist known as 'the Mask Man' has been charged with hoarding $200,000 worth of N95 masks and price-gouging customers
The DOJ said the pharmacist, 66-year-old Richard Schirripa, sold $2,690 of masks to an undercover officer and said he felt "like a drug dealer."
We Are One: A Global Film Festival Launches on YouTube This Weekend with Over 100 Films from 35 Countries
The We Are One film festival has announced the full roster and schedule, featuring over 100 eclectic films from around the globe.
A pharmacist known as ‘the Mask Man’ has been charged with hoarding $200,000 worth of N95 masks and price-gouging customers
A New York pharmacist known as “the Mask Man” hoarded $200,000 worth of N95 masks that he purchased shortly before the coronavirus pandemic hit the United States, and sold them at a roughly 50% markup, prosecutors alleged.
A pharmacist known as 'the Mask Man' has been charged with hoarding $200,000 worth of N95 masks and price-gouging customers, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - The DOJ said the pharmacist, 66-year-old Richard Schirripa, sold $2,690 of masks to an undercover officer and said he felt "like a drug dealer.". Read more at businessinsider.sg
Japan's new budget to include US$302b in direct spending, reports Mainichi
TOKYO, May 27 — Japan's government plans to include US$302 billion (RM1.32 trillion) in direct spending under a second extra budget to be compiled today, to cushion the economic blow from the coronavirus pandemic, the Mainichi newspaper reported. The 32.5 trillion yen (RM1.32 trillion) in...
5 important things happening in South Africa today
Confusion after Health Department presentation says Covid-19 hotspots to remain at level 4; government is facing a slew of legal challenges over its lockdown rules; schools are now being targetted by criminals looking to steal personal protection equipment; and Ramaphosa lifts the ban on religious gatherings – with restrictions.
Mkhize clears up level 3 lockdown confusion
Health minister Dr Zweli Mkhize has provided clarity on South Africa’s planned move to level 3 lockdown on 1 June.
Military report details 'disturbing' issues in Ontario long-term care homes
TORONTO — A military report on five Ontario long-term care homes released Tuesday details "horrific" allegations of insect infestations, aggressive resident feeding that caused choking, bleeding infections, and residents crying for help for hours.
Khammam Municipal Corporation sets up face mask kiosks
Khammam Municipal Corporation has set up face masks dispensing kiosks in Khammam in order to make the masks available to the public
Pakistan private schools federation calls out for peaceful protests on Friday
Pakistan private schools federation calls out for peaceful protests on FridayPakistan private schools federation calls out for peaceful
Nord Stream 2 Operator Says Sanction Threats Are Discrimination Against European Companies
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Threats to impose sanctions against the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline project are discrimination against European companies, the project operator, Nord...
'Fight for every job': University union on war footing
A day after Scott Morrison urged all sides to 'lay down their weapons', the university staff union have threatened widespread industrial action.
Meng case puts judge Heather Holmes in the international spotlight
On Wednesday, Associate Chief Justice Holmes will release a ruling in the extradition case of Chinese telecom executive Meng Wanzhou that could shape Canada-China relations for years to come
Auto Trader to offer 25% discount as it starts trading from June 1
Auto Trader has said it will slash its prices in June as the Government allows car dealerships to open again.
Pakistani bid to form group of OIC envoys at UN foiled
The UAE, Maldives oppose proposal for the group on Islamophobia.
Donald Trump hits back at Twitter for flagging his tweets
It was the first time Twitter fact-checked Trump's tweets.Trump reacted: 'Twitter is now interfering in the 2020 Presidential Election
[BREAKING] COVID-19: Tesla Now Cuts Prices of Model Sedan Cars up to Lowest Price $37,000
Due to Coronavirus, a lot of businesses now offer discounts. And Elon Musk's Tesla might be one of them.
Bulgaria to reopen restaurants, bars and cafes on June 1
SOFIA (Reuters) - Bulgaria will allow restaurants, bars and cafes to reopen at full capacity on Monday as the Balkan country further eased restrictions imposed in mid-March to stop the spread of the coronavirus.
Assam: Nearly 2 lakh people affected, over 8,000 shifted to relief camps in first wave of floods
A total of 35 relief camps and distribution centres have been opened.
As the death toll of Covid-19 reaches 100,000 in the US: these lives lost, and missed
Loved ones pay tribute to those they have lost to the coronavirus pandemic, from a grandmother of seven to a 16-year-old
Boris Johnson is tumbling in the polls after ignoring voter demands to sack Cummings for breaking lockdown rules
Johnson is set for more intense scrutiny when he faces Parliament's most senior committee on Wednesday afternoon.
Boris Johnson is tumbling in the polls after ignoring voter demands to sack Cummings for breaking lockdown rules, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - Johnson is set for more intense scrutiny when he faces Parliament's most senior committee on Wednesday afternoon.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Mkhize confirms whole country will move to level-3 lockdown
Health minister Zweli Mkhize has blamed an outdated slide in a presentation on Wednesday for creating fear that some parts of South Africa would remain on level-4 lockdown on 1 June.
European Stimulus Plan Gives Markets More Momentum
Rising tensions with China did not dull the effects of a new fiscal stimulus proposal in Europe on markets, which
Conspiracist-in-Chief? Donald Trump's Most Outlandish Online Theories Revisited
One of the world's biggest news-making Twitter accounts - the one run by Donald Trump - has been fitted with a fact-checking warning after spreading what the platform...
India backs hydroxychloroquine for virus prevention
India's top biomedical research body on Tuesday backed the use of the anti-malarial hydroxychloroquine as a preventive against coronavirus, after the WHO suspended clinical trials of the drug over safety concerns.
Plymouth Tory MP Johnny Mercer remains quiet over Dominic Cummings lockdown breach saga
An email sent to people contacting Johnny Mercer says 'there may be a little delay before we can reply substantively'
Boris Johnson is tumbling in the polls after ignoring voter demands to sack Cummings for breaking lockdown rules
The British public is quickly turning on Boris Johnson as the UK prime minister refuses to sack chief adviser Dominic Cummings for breaking the coronavirus lockdown during a 260-mile trip from London to Durham.
Alastair Campbell breaks social distancing rules for selfie with 'Speedo Mick'
The former Labour spin doctor held his 'hands up' and said he apologised unreservedly for breaching the two metre rule.
Delhi: In last 24 hrs, 792 Covid-19 cases reported; total tally rises to 15,257
The recovery rate of the city is 47.67 per cent, higher than the national average of around 42 per cent.
Trump threatens Twitter with ‘big action’ for flagging his tweets
Washington, May 27: US President Donald Trump on Wednesday threatened Twitter with “big action” for tagging two of his tweets on mail-in voting with a fact-checking warning label.
Stormont must ask British government for Brexit extension, says Nichola Mallon
The Stormont executive must ask the British Government to extend the Brexit transition period, a minister has said.
India backs hydroxychloroquine for Covid-19 prevention despite WHO suspension
Indian Council of Medical Research says it should be continued because there is no harm
Voice of the Mirror: Arrogant Boris' stance on lockdown flouting aide is deplorable
The Prime Minister has decided to stand by his man regardless of public anger and calls from his own MPs for the rule breaker to go
COVID-19: Nigeria temporarily suspends evacuation of citizens abroad
FG has temporarily suspended the evacuation of Nigerians stranded abroad. Geoffrey Onyeama, said the decision is to allow take-off
'Move on' says British PM, as row over adviser Cummings persists
LONDON (Reuters) - Prime Minister Boris Johnson urged Britain on Wednesday to move on from what he described as a “very, very frustrating episode” when his closest adviser provoked outrage for taking a long-distance drive during the coronavirus lockdown.
Italy PM meeting with allies fails to break Atlantia deadlock
ROME (Reuters) - A meeting between Italy’s Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte and coalition allies on Wednesday to try settle a row over Atlantia’s motorway business yielded no progress, two government sources said.
Boeing cutting more than 12,000 US jobs with thousands more planned
Boeing Co said Wednesday it was eliminating more than 12,000 U.S. jobs, including laying off 6,770 U.S. workers as the largest American ...
COVID-19 shows need for long-term-care reform but solve crisis first, Trudeau says
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau expects to have a comprehensive conversation with Canada's premiers about immediate and long-term reforms of the coun
Karnataka ready to reopen malls, hotels & theatres after May 31
India News: The Karnataka government is in favour of opening up malls, hotels, restaurants and cinema halls after May 31, when Lockdown 4.0 ends, provided the Cen
India carefully monitoring political situation in Nepal: Sources
India is carefully monitoring the situation in Nepal, government sources said on Wednesday after the Nepalese government deferred its plan to bring in a constitutional amendment to update its new map
Flood, COVID-19 double whammy in Assam: One death, 2.71 lakh affected in flood; 92 new COVID-19 cases in 24-hours
Flood in Assam claimed one life on Wednesday and affected over 2.71 lakh people in 11 districts as the state government stepped up efforts to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in the relief camps. A man
Britain to provide anti-viral drug remdesivir to some COVID-19 patients
LONDON: Britain will provide the anti-viral drug remdesivir to certain COVID-19 patients that it is most likely to benefit as part of a ...
More than a quarter of Democrats plan remote voting this week
Dozens of House Democrats have signaled they will vote remotely this week under a historic change that will, for the first time, allow proxy voting to pass legislation.
Intensify seizure of assets of corrupt officials – Anti-corruption campaigners urge courts
Two anti-corruption experts have said the recent order by an Accra High Court for the seizure of assets of persons convicted in the National Communications Authority (NCA) case is a good anti-corruption measure.
The humbling of Dominic Cummings
Boris Johnson’s chief strategist reached No 10 by pitting the people against the political elite and scorning the media. Now his hypocrisy is exposed.
Hong Kong’s China National Anthem Bill aims to create ‘respect’
HONG KONG (Reuters) – Hong Kong’s legislature is moving forward on a controversial bill that would criminalise abuse of China’s national anthem.
German ECB executive shrugs off court ruling against bond buying
Isabel Schnabel says constitutional row ‘does not directly affect’ eurozone’s central bank
Schools, colleges still not allowed to open: MHA
No decision has been taken on opening of schools and colleges and all education institutions across the country are still prohibited to open, the Union Home Ministry said Tuesday night. The
TN inks mega investment pacts worth Rs 15,000 crore
Tamilnadu today signed MoUs with multiple companies which are keen to invest in the State. Continue Reading →
Omar Abdullah denies political reasons for his Delhi visit
Omar Abdullahs flight to New Delhi on May 25, his first visit since August 5, 2019, has triggered speculations of New Delhis fresh political overtures to unionist politicians in Kashmir.
Govt considers resuming lockdown amid SOPs violations
Stops clinical trial of hydroxychloroquine as possible cure of coronavirus.
Rs 15,000 crore worth MoUs to be signed in TN today
Even before the lockdown could fully be lifted, Tamilnadu is today set to sign MoUs with multiple companies which are keen to invest in the State. Continue Reading →
Allow reopening of religious places: Yediyurappa appeals to Centre
Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi requesting that Karnataka be allowed to reopen temples, mosques, churches and other religious places.
Schools, colleges still not allowed to open: MHA
All educational institutions have been shut since mid-March -- some of them from March 25 when the nationwide lockdown started -- to contain the spread of coronavirus pandemic.
Gold trades with modest losses, holds above $1700 amid escalating US-China tensions
Gold dropped to fresh two-week lows during the early European session and was last seen trading with modest losses, just above the $1700 mark. The com
First direct repatriation flight from Dubai to Goa to depart June 1
149 stranded Goans welcome the move, flight departs 4.35pm Monday
EXPLAINED | Hong Kong's China national anthem bill aims to legislate 'respect'
Hong Kong's legislature is moving forward on a controversial bill that would criminalise abuse of China's national anthem. A second reading of the bill is being held in the legislature on Wednesday.
The end of Europe's Chinese dream
Three developments have led the EU to abandon its goal of closer economic ties.
China to increase international flights if virus under control: regulator
BEIJING (Reuters) - China’s aviation authority will consider increasing international flights as long as imported coronavirus risks are under control, state media China News reported on Wednesday, citing the agency’s deputy director, Li Jian.
Explainer: Hong Kong's China national anthem Bill aims to legislate 'respect'
Hong Kong's legislature is moving forward on a controversial bill that would criminalise abuse of China's national anthem.
Madras HC puts brakes on state government's plan to convert Jayalalitha's house into memorial
The court said that the former CM's niece J Deepa and nephew J Deepa are her class II legal heirs and only a portion of the property can be converted to a memorial if required.
Companies Act amended to make PM CARES Fund eligible for CSR contributions
Until now, only the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund was eligible to receive CSR funding.
Jayalalithaa’s niece, nephew to inherit assets worth over Rs 900 crore
The judgment comes in the wake of an ordinance passed by Tamil Nadu Governor Banwarilal Purohit for the state government to temporarily take possession of former Tamil Nadu chief minister’s residence and other movable items
Five arrested after bungled assassination in war for control of European drug trade that has led to 41 deaths
The CCTV footage shows two men soaking a stolen SMART car with liquid before the flames unexpectedly engulf both men, leaving at least one alight.
Hong Kong crisis: at least 360 arrested as China protests grow
Riot police flood city as pro-democracy groups protest against law criminalising ‘ridicule’ of Chinese anthem
Mamata seeks PM's intervention in railways sending Shramik Special trains
The state's infrastructure is "stretched to its limit" following the devastation caused by Cyclone Amphan
Kerala launches BevQ app ahead of reopening liquor sales
The liquor stores in Kerala will remain open from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm; bookings on the BevQ app have been allowed from 6:00 am to 10:00 pm
Obaseki to Oshiomhole: APC will pick governorship candidate in Edo, not Abuja
The Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has reacted to the report that Osagie Ize-Iyamu has been adopted as a ‘consensus’ candidate by a faction of the APC
Gov. Cuomo’s controversial order requiring nursing homes to admit COVID-19 patients was reportedly removed from New York’s health website
Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s March 25 order that required nursing homes to admit patients who were suspected to have or had tested positive for COVID-19 has been deleted from the state of New York’s website, Fox News reported Tuesday.
China to increase international flights if COVID-19 under control: Regulator
China's aviation authority will consider increasing international flights as long as imported coronavirus risks are under control, state media ...
Israeli president calls Australian PM after teacher's ruling
Israeli President Reuven Rivlin said he spoke Wednesday with Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison, following an Israeli court ruling that a former teacher accused of sexually abusing her students
Parents thank council for postponing Abernyte school closure
Abernyte Primary School's parent council have thanked council bosses for keeping their school open for at least another year.
Israeli president calls Australian PM after teacher's ruling
Israeli President Reuven Rivlin said he spoke Wednesday with Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison, following an Israeli court ruling that a former teacher accused of sexually abusing her students in Australia was fit to stand trial and be extradited. Rivlin noted that the matter was central to his
Russell Wilson, Megan Rapinoe, Sue Bird to host remote 2020 ESPYS
May 26 (UPI) -- Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson, soccer star Megan Rapinoe and WNBA standout Sue Bird will host the 2020 ESPY Awards, the network announced Tuesday.
Gartner: Global Device Shipments To Slip 13.6% in 2020
Gartner has forecast a 13.6% drop in global device shipments (including tablets, mobile phones and PCs) for 2020, warning the coronavirus pandemic could have throttled the industry more had work-from-home conditions not been enforced.
Brit Hume says Biden likely didn't need mask at Memorial Day appearance: 'On top of that, it looks absurd'
Fox News senior political analyst Brit Hume told "The Story" Tuesday that presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden looked "ridiculous" by wearing a black face mask when he made his first public appearance in more than two months on Monday.
United reshuffles management as it prepares for uncertain recovery
United reshuffles management as it prepares for uncertain recovery
Muslims celebrate major holiday amid curfews, virus fears | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
JERUSALEM >> Muslims around the world on Sunday began celebrating Eid al-Fitr, a normally festive holiday marking the end of the fasting month of Ramadan, with millions under strict stay-at-home orders and many fearing renewed coronavirus outbreaks.
Bayern’s Mueller turns on charm in English as Bundesliga woos world
here might be no fans in the stadiums but the Bundesliga knows the world is watching and Bayern Munich's Thomas Mueller was part of its charm offensive.
Private Labs, Take Note! ICMR Says Price Cap of Rs 4,500 For COVID-19 Test Not Applicable, States/UTs Advised to Negotiate
The ICMR has also asked states and Union Territories (UTs) to negotiate with private labs to fix "mutually agreeable" rates for the test.
NDC warns NPP in Nalerigu/Gambaga after ‘arrest’ of former Youth Organiser
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Nalerigu/Gambaga Constituency say they are ready to face the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) squarely in the December 7 elections.
Heavy security as EC hosts political parties at IPAC meeting
There is a heavy security presence at the premises of the EC as personnel of the Ghana Police Service (GPS) have been deployed to the premises where IPAC meeting on the compilation of a new voters register is ongoing.
JKP asks policemen to facilitate COVID-19 workers
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KU Athletics imposing new pay cuts, furloughs to cut costs
The University of Kansas athletic department has imposed pay cuts and furloughs for all employees in response to financial problems caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
UFC, boxing back on in Las Vegas after Nevada approves return
The Nevada Athletic Commission unanimously agreed during a teleconference Wednesday to allow two UFC events and two Top Rank boxing shows in Las Vegas over the next two weeks.
'A step toward normalcy' - NHL shapes a return to play plan
Rosy as the news might sound, Gary Bettman made no promises in announcing the NHL has the framework of a plan in place to return to the ice.
Kandi Burruss Shares The Reason Why NeNe Leakes Bailed On The Virtual Reunion!
As fans of the Real Housewives of Atlanta may know, NeNe Leakes decided to skip the virtual reunion shooting unexpectedly! Now, her co-star, Kandi
No backing down say sources on stand off with China
India says that it will not allow any change in status quo on the LAC. We have faced similar situations in the past and will face this one too with strength, the officer also said.
Residential building declines as government considers cash grants for new homes
There was already a decline in the home building industry before the coronavirus pandemic began, heaping pressure on the government to stimulate the sector.
Companies like NAB and Westpac confirm hot desking is out as they begin returning employees to the office
The finance sector has rolled out measures for workers as they gradually return to the office.
More Than 450,000 Aussies Under 30 Have Hacked Into Their Super & JobKeeper Is Being Blamed
Kirstin Hunter, managing director of fund Future Super, says support measures don't go far enough.
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A new study has emphasised the need to counter the advent of fake news and hate speech in Nigeria as well as stem the surge and its damaging ..
Proposed Bill Would Ban Microtargeting of Political Advertisements
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: Internet-based advertising has been a boon for both political campaigns and disinformation campaigns, which love to take advantage of the ability to slice and dice the electorate into incredibly tiny and carefully targeted segments for their mes...
Amnesty International accuses Nigerian Army of continued illegal detention of children in Northeast
FOR children fleeing from Boko Haram attacks in northeast Nigeria, their struggle for survival suffers setbacks from arbitrary detention
Warwick Thornton delivers a striking confessional in The Beach
The acclaimed filmmaker delivers gorgeous compositions and a bittersweet mood in his six-part "TV essay".
Warwick Thornton delivers a striking confessional in The Beach
The acclaimed filmmaker delivers gorgeous compositions and a bittersweet mood in his six-part "TV essay".
How NSW released COVID data by postcode
NSW is using an innovative data privacy check to allow the quick release of daily local COVID-19 data without it being re-identified afterwards.
Assam: Over 2 lakh affected in flash floods triggered by Cyclone Amphan; more rainfall predicted for next 2-3 days
More than two lakh people in Assam are currently affected by the flash floods
Residential building declines as government considers cash grants for new homes
There was already a decline in the home building industry before the coronavirus pandemic began, heaping pressure on the government to stimulate the sector.
Residential building declines as government considers cash grants for new homes
There was already a decline in the home building industry before the coronavirus pandemic began, heaping pressure on the government to stimulate the sector.
Delhi records hottest day in May in 18 years at 46 degrees Celsius
The weather station at Palam, Lodhi Road recorded 47.6 degrees Celsius – six degrees above normal – falling in the severe heat wave category.
Pools and holiday parks among range of Tweed facilities set to reopen!
Tweed residents can rejoice, with the announcement that a range of facilities are finally set to reopen to the public after being shut due to the coronavirus pandemic. Some of the facilities set to…
Health workers not ready to deal with virus
As the coronavirus spreads, the spotlight now shifts to preparedness in hospitals across the country.
Africa’s COVID-19 cases now over 115,000, says WHO
THE World Health Organisation (WHO) has reported that coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in Africa as at Tuesday, had risen to over 115, 000....
Big decisions at Bristol Rovers hinge on result of crucial League One vote
Huge decisions will be made nationally this week on how to conclude the League One season, and there are big calls to be made at the Mem too
Using trousers to cover faces, making offers through the window and virtual viewings – here are some ways British homebuyers are figuring out the ‘new normal’
A shiny suit and a flashy car used to be the essential tools for estate agents, but now you are more likely to see them with hand sanitizer and a pair of latex gloves.
Using trousers to cover faces, making offers through the window and virtual viewings – here are some ways British homebuyers are figuring out the 'new normal'
As the UK eases restrictions for estate transactions, participants must navigate a new world of PPE and social distancing during the process.
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Daily Star praised for being brilliantly funny and deadly serious at same time
The red top features a cut-out Cummings mask so you can 'do whatever the hell you want and sod everybody else'.
SMBs Can Apply for Full Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loan Forgiveness
Small businesses can now apply for a full paycheck protection program (PPP) with loan forgiveness. To qualify organizations must show 75 percent of their loans were used on payroll and the other 25 percent was spent on expenses like rent or utilities.
2 Found Dead As Migrants Workers' Train From Mumbai Pulls Into Varanasi
Two people were found dead when a train from Mumbai arrived in Varanasi on Wednesday amid a push to return migrant workers home after weeks of a gruelling nationwide COVID-19 lockdown that left lakhs without income, food and shelter.
FG to hand over Madagascar Covid-19 cure to Health Ministry today
The Federal government of Nigeria will today hand over the Madagascar covid-19 cure to the Ministry of Health. This was disclosed in a statement by the Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire during a programme on Channels
Gary Nevile makes Premier League demand affecting Aston Villa
Aston Villa news - clubs are expected to vote on contact training return in the latest phase of 'Project Restart'
Solskjaer explains what Manchester United have learnt ahead of restart
The Premier League could resume in June and the Bundesliga is already back underway.
Four Minneapolis policemen fired after death of unarmed black man
MINNEAPOLIS: Four Minneapolis police officers were fired on Tuesday (May 27) over the death of an unarmed black man seen in a video lying face ...
Is Levi's Stock a Buy?
Stores are starting to reopen, and the stock is trading well off its recent highs.
From Zoom etiquette to webcam angles - Secrets behind the prep work for 'The Bachelor SA' finale
The arrival of lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic altered the originally planned, second season finale of The Bachelor South Africa.
Former Plymouth Argyle trio among five players leaving Plymouth Parkway
The ambitious Western League club have also announced three new signings
Commission to propose EU budget of €1.1T for seven years
Figure would raise spending compared to current seven-year budget for EU27.
Fall in air pollution from traffic since Covid-19 restrictions
According to the Environmental Protection Agency, nitrogen dioxide levels have dropped in tandem with the sharp fall in car use over the past months.
Merck buys Themis as part of drive for COVID-19 drugs and vaccines
Merck & Co/MSD has been conspicuous by its absence from the industry-wide effort to develop coronavirus therapies, but has now unveiled a broad effort across drugs and vaccines.
Bayern's Mueller turns on charm in English as Bundesliga woos world
Because of the coronavirus pandemic the German top-flight is the only top-level game on the planet and football fans everywhere are watching.
We’re yet to have any meaningful engagement with govt over strike, says ASUU
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), yesterday said it was yet to have on any meaningful engagement with Federal Government since the union embarked on an indefinite strike.
Higher education system faces the inequities COVID-19 exposes
The COVID-19 pandemic has created a crisis across higher education, for both institutions and learners. But these new challenges are coming to rest on old inequalities that kept many low and middle-income ...
Oman to lift lockdown on Muscat from Friday
As per the new decisions, public sector employees will resume work gradually
Oman to lift lockdown on Muscat from Sunday
As per the new decisions, public sector employees will resume work gradually
World’s top companies, including Apple, borrowed $1 trillion in just five months
Borrowing a trillion dollars has rarely been cheaper for the world's biggest companies, and the likes of Oracle, Apple, and Boeing are taking advantage.
ICMR asks states to revise cost of Covid-19 test; material cost may reduce
India has reported a total number of 1,51,767 cases of coronavirus, of which 64,425 have been cured/discharged while 4,337 have lost their lives
What is hazard pay, and why are Amazon and other companies ending it for essential workers?
The risk to workers hasn't changed, but employers no longer have the same labor market pressures to worry about.
Life: Working, pivoting and surviving under lockdown in SA
South Africans have endured two months of lockdown. These are challenging times and even more uncertain times lie ahead. How are people going about their daily lives? How are people surviving? Here are some snapshots from Cape Town.
Refugees in East Africa facing starvation due to COVID-19
The UNHCR has warned that urban refugees in East Africa are on the precipice of catastrophe due to a worsening situation brought by the coronavirus
Mobile gaming is on the rise as people are stuck inside — and on their phones
Players turn to mobile for a quick pick-me-up.
Dubai government employees to start returning to work on Sunday
DUBAI: Half of Dubai’s government employees can return to their offices on Sunday, and the rest will be able to go back on June 14, the emirate’s government announced Wednesday. The return to work will, however, be made with “intensified precautionary measures,” to protect workers, Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed said.
EU pledges €40b for ‘just transition’ from fossil fuels
BRUSSELS, May 27 — The European Commission has increased five-fold its proposed European Union fund to wean carbon-intensive regions off fossil fuels, with fresh cash from a new recovery fund to help Europe’s ailing economies rebound after the coronavirus pandemic. Countries are already...
NHS breaks Prince’s record for longest residency at London’s O2 Arena
The venue was converted into an NHS training facility in April.
British Land reveals fewer than half of retail tenants paid rent in March
The commercial landlord, which owns shopping centres and office space, has written down the value of its retail portfolio by 26%.
Sebastian Kurz cautious on Commission’s €750B recovery blueprint
Austrian chancellor, a leader of EU’s frugal faction, tells POLITICO he sees some positives in proposal.
Brad Pitt, 56, Looks Smoking Hot In Ripped Jeans As He Admires Rocker Flea’s Motorcycle – See Pic
Brad Pitt showed off his longer hair while checking out Flea's motorcycle in Malibu on May 26.
Dessert BURGERS become the latest lockdown trend to take over Instagram as users fill sweet and savoury buns with layers of marshmallow, fruit and chocolate sauce
While many have made banana bread, fudge and sourdough the latest trend sees home bakers from around the world whipping up dessert burgers in a very Instagram friendly trend.
Fauci says 2nd wave of COVID-19 is ‘not inevitable’ in the fall
Dr. Anthony Fauci seems more optimistic regarding the chances of a “second wave” of COVID-19 hitting the US by the fall.
Four Minneapolis policemen fired after death of unarmed black man
MINNEAPOLIS (Reuters) - Four Minneapolis police officers were fired on Tuesday over the death of an unarmed black man seen in a video lying face down in the street, gasping for air and groaning, “I can’t breathe,” while a white officer knelt on his neck for several minutes.
RFL chief says Ashes talks continue but warns that series is under threat
Ralph Rimmer admits staging England v Australia series will be tough.
A tropical storm may scrub SpaceX's history-making rocket launch of 2 astronauts on Wednesday, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - Elon Musk's rocket company is close to making history for itself and NASA, but weather forecasters gave the planned launch attempt a 50-50 chance.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
A tropical storm may scrub SpaceX's history-making rocket launch of 2 astronauts on Wednesday
Elon Musk's rocket company is close to making history for itself and NASA, but weather forecasters gave the planned launch attempt a 50-50 chance.
A tropical storm may scrub SpaceX’s history-making rocket launch of 2 astronauts on Wednesday
SpaceX is on the cusp of making spaceflight history for both itself and NASA – that is, if the weather cooperates.
We can't return to business as usual: Aboriginal voices critical to child protection
Exhaustive reviews stress the importance of self-determination, yet the NSW government has cut funding to a crucial voice for Indigenous families.
We can't return to business as usual: Aboriginal voices critical to child protection
Exhaustive reviews stress the importance of self-determination, yet the NSW government has cut funding to a crucial voice for Indigenous families.
We can't return to business as usual: Aboriginal voices critical to child protection
Exhaustive reviews stress the importance of self-determination, yet the NSW government has cut funding to a crucial voice for Indigenous families.
Uplifting news: Visits return to care home and Camilla joins starry Dahl reading
A round-up of Wednesday’s feelgood stories.
Moscow in 2014 banned wholesale imports from the European Union of most types of fresh foods in response to EU sanctions over Russia's actions in Ukraine including the annexation of Crimea
Russia on Wednesday seized 40 tonnes of European cheeses smuggled into the country in breach of an embargo on EU food imports, the customs service said. The shipment included Dorblu blue cheese and Italian hard cheeses such as Grana Padano, the customs service said. This was in response to EU sanctions
Uplifting news: Visits return to care home and Camilla joins starry Dahl reading
A care home opened for the first time in weeks to allow socially-distanced visits from family members, while the Duchess of Cornwall has joined an all-star line-up for a retelling of Roald Dahl’s James And The Giant Peach.
Covid-hit hospital trust pays lasting tribute to lost colleagues
Walsall Manor Hospital opened a permanent memorial to those who died including staff nurse Areema Nasreen.
COVID-19: Boeing slashes 12,000 jobs as virus seizes travel industry
Air travel within the US tumbled 96% by mid-April, to fewer than 100,000 people on a day
US President Trump asks if he should be taking insulin
US President Donald Trump asked whether he should be taking insulin - a drug that can be fatal to non-diabetic peple - on Tuesday. Trump was speaking at the
Manchester United make brilliant gesture to academy youngsters
After more than two months without training Man Utd have written to all of the youngsters in their academy and sent them a gift.
When will the track and trace app be ready and do you have to download it?
It's part of the easing of lockdown measures.
Meet the "Medicine Man" of Pune police
In an extraordinary humanitarian gesture during the lockdown period, which has crippled supplies of goods and services across the country, an officer from the Pune police rose to the occasion to deliver life saving medicines to two special children of a Solapur resident.
Ukrainian woman uses underwear as face mask after service denied at post office: report
A Ukrainian woman has gone viral for removing her panties and wearing them as a face mask after being refused service at a post office, according to a report.
Aston Villa discover plans for beginning of 2020-21 season - reports
Aston Villa are still fighting to remain in the top flight, as things stand
Boeing sends layoff notices to more than 6,000 employees
May 27 (UPI) -- Boeing said Wednesday it is laying off more than 6,000 employees in the first phase of its plans to reduce its workforce by 10 percent as the airline industry reels from the coronavirus pandemic.
Lockdown presents mixed fortunes for Prakasam farmers
Paddy, Bengal gram, maize growers saw gains, while tobacco and chilli cultivators faced hard times
Novel antiviral, antibacterial surface can reduce hospital-acquired infections
The novel coronavirus pandemic has caused an increased demand for antimicrobial treatments that can keep surfaces clean, particularly in health care settings.
Dundee pair offer 100 uniform bags to keep care home staff safe after making 1,000+ for NHS workers
Care home staff are being offered 100 uniform bags to stay safe during the coronavirus pandemic after a Dundee pair made more than 1,000.
How co-working spaces can restart post Covid-19 lockdown
Many co-working spaces are already framing drastic measures to restart their business post lockdown, ensuring the safety of members and hygiene of premises at the highest level.
NHS beats Prince's record for longest residency at London's O2 Arena
Prince previously held the record for 21 nights, but the NHS training facility has taken over.
Twitter Lets Verified Users Spread Fake Pic, Link MN Cop to Racist Slogan
Twitter is allowing verified accounts to post a photo falsely linking a Minneapolis police officer with a man wearing a "Make Whites Great Again" baseball hat.
Need to make learning more interesting during isolation: Experts
Specialists in Oman’s education sector and psychologists have asked for lessons to be made more interesting, so that students will be more encouraged to study during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Sreelekha, Kerala’s first woman DGP, to head Fire & Rescue Services Department
Sreelekha is at present the Transport Commissioner.
US astronauts board SpaceX rocket for historic launch
CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida (AP) — With thunderstorms threatening a delay, two NASA astronauts climbed aboard a SpaceX rocket ship Wednesday for liftoff on a history-making flight that was seen as a giant leap forward for the booming business of...
Derby County handed another boost in their bid to return to action
Derby County news: The Rams returned to non-contact training earlier this week and could be back in contact training by as early as next week as return to action nears
Yemen: Saudi-led coalition says downed Houthi drone over Najran
The Saudi-led coalition engaged in Yemen has said its forces intercepted and downed drones launched by the Iran-aligned Houthi movement towards the Saudi border city of Najran in the first such incident since late March.
Most CNN Employees Will Not Return to Office This Year, Jeff Zucker Says
"We expect that the majority of you will not be able to return to our offices this calendar year," the network president said Wednesday in a memo.
Protocols becoming clearer ahead of rugby's 'summer break'
The timing remains uncertain, despite the announcement of a target date for rugby’s return this August, but the protocols for such a resumption are at least becoming clearer.
Everything breaking Islanders’ way for NHL’s planned return
There was good news and better news for Islanders fans on Wednesday. A day after the NHL announced its plan to return with a 24-team playoff format, general manager and president Lou Lamoriello said
Man Utd join Real Madrid in race for French ace after glowing scouting reports
They've watched him at least a dozen times.
U.N. warns of possible war crimes in northeastern Congo
KINSHASA (Reuters) - Widespread and systematic killings, beheadings, rape and other barbaric acts by militia mostly from the ethnic Lendu community in northeastern Congo may constitute crimes against humanity and war crimes, the United Nations said on Wednesday.
Boeing slashes 12,000 jobs as virus seizes travel industry
Boeing is slashing around 10 per cent of its workforce, and the aircraft maker says more cuts are coming.
Boeing slashes 12,000 jobs as virus seizes travel industry
Boeing is slashing around 10 per cent of its workforce, and the aircraft maker says more cuts are coming.
Boeing slashes 12,000 jobs as virus seizes travel industry
Boeing is slashing around 10 per cent of its workforce, and the aircraft maker says more cuts are coming.
World Rugby rejects invitational tournament proposal to help struggling unions
Former RFU chief executive Francis Baron drew up a financial rescue plan involving a 16-team invitational tournament to be held in the UK next year.
Period poverty getting worse under lockdown, charity says
Plan International UK said the Covid-19 crisis has made it harder for girls and women to manage their periods safely.
"Everyone Is Shocked": CBS News Hit Hard by Layoffs
"I’m really sorry," network president Susan Zirinsky said Wednesday on an all-staff Zoom meeting about the cuts. "There is not a person who won’t be missed."
African-American activists escalating efforts to persuade Biden not to pick Klobuchar for VP
African-American activists are escalating their efforts to persuade former Vice President Joe Biden not to name Sen. Amy Klobuchar as his running mate, arguing he needs to choose someone who would excite black voters.
The editor-in-chief of the Journal of the American Medical Association explains how a medical study gets published
Published studies are the backbone of medical understanding, both for healthcare professionals and the general public. And medical journals are the gatekeepers of that research, ensuring accuracy and integrity.
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The editor-in-chief of the Journal of the American Medical Association explains how a medical study gets published
"Two-thirds of papers are rejected without external peer-review," JAMA's Howard Bauchner told Business Insider.
After 83% Rebound, It’s Time to Ditch Chevron Stock
With a sustained dividend minimizing downside, and big upside potential if oil prices rebound, Chevron stock may be a buy at today's prices.
UofSC to require face masks in classrooms, library as part of phased campus reopening plan
The University of South Carolina has implemented a face-covering policy for its Columbia campus.
Sreelekha to be Kerala's first woman DGP, to head Fire & Rescue Services Department
R Sreelekha will be the first woman Director General of Police in Kerala after the state government on Wednesday appointed her as Fire and Rescue Services DGP as part of a major reshuffle. The state
MSNBC's Glaude: 'We Have to Understand How Profoundly Racist Our Country Is'
Princeton University professor and MSNBC contributor Eddie Glaude, Jr. said Wednesday on his network that Americans need to understand "profoundly racist our country is." | Clips
Surrey optimistic cricket will resume this summer as club keep an eye on 2021
Professional cricket is on hold until at least July 1.
India must plan implementation of COVID-19 vaccine when it comes: Ashish Jha tells Rahul Gandhi
India must have a plan for implementing it as it needs 50 to 60 crore vaccines, said Jha.
University Of Nevada, Las Vegas Business School Answers The Humanitarian Call
In light of the tragedy of the coronavirus, humanitarians like Andre Carrier and Greg Lee, and the Lee family foundation, are bold enough to look for a way to end the pandemic.
B'pur NGO takes slew of Covid relief measures
Voluntary organisation PREM has taken a slew of initiatives to effectively contain corona virus to save precious human lives and to ensure the livelihood of the poor migrant workers at Bharat Mata Resource Center in village R Sitapur near Paralakhemundi under Gajapati district. Significantly, the
ASX 200 Index holds at a 50% mean reversion, Hong Kong risks loom
Australian shares are struggling to extend the prior day's gain as the world gets back to the elephant in the room which is Hong Kong and US/Sino trad
Don't hasten to reopen schools; we need time - Prof Agyekum to Akufo-Addo
The Dean of the School of Performing Arts of the University of Ghana, Legon, Professor Kofi Agyekum is calling on President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to extend the closure of schools in the country.
Why good credit matters — even if you don’t plan to borrow
Even if you don’t plan to borrow a dime, a good credit record is valuable. Think of it like a household fire extinguisher: It’s smart to have a good one even though you have no plans to use it.
After laying waste to Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh, desert locust swarms headed towards Delhi; wind pattern uncertain
The locust swarms threaten major damage to foliage and as such, can prove to be extremely detrimental to the capital city, considering that a section of it is under green cover
Love has no gender: Costa Rica legalises same-sex marriage
Couples scheduled ceremonies - mostly private due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but some that would be broadcast - to celebrate their unions before judges and notaries after the ban was lifted at midnight
Pop-up bike lanes proposed for Brisbane CBD
The proposal, detailed by Bicycling Queensland, was presented to the council and the state government.
Public must obtain CAAM clearance to fly drones during CMCO, says senior minister
KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 — Members of the public who wish to fly a drone during the conditional movement control order (CMCO) period must first apply and obtain a permit from the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM). Senior Minister (Security Cluster) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said...
World watches as South Korea cautiously returns to life
As South Korea significantly relaxes its rigid social distancing rules as a result of waning coronavirus cases, the world is paying close attention to whether it can return to something that resembles normal -- or face a virus resurgence.
Japan quells rumors it will pay for half of visitors' expenses
In tweets, the Japan Tourism Agency said the program under consideration would only cover “a portion of domestic travel expenses.”
World watches as South Korea cautiously returns to life | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
SEOUL, South Korea >> The baseball league is on. Students have begun returning to school. And people are increasingly dining out and enjoying nighttime strolls in public parks.
World watches as South Korea cautiously returns to life
SEOUL, Korea, Republic Of — The baseball league is on. Students have begun returning to school. And people are increasingly dining out and enjoying nighttime strolls in public parks.
EUR/USD: The safe-haven US dollar is gaining some ground
EUR/USD has been retreating amid intensifying Sino-American relations as speculation about the next central bank moves stands out, Yohay Elam, an anal
Dr Patrick Amoth's Powerful Father Who Sired Siaya Governor
Unknown to many, Health DG Patrick Amoth and Siaya Governor Cornel Rasanga were raised by...
Israeli Institute Developing COVID-19 Vaccine Warns of Fake Shots Circulating in Latin America
Ampoules of a fake Coronavirus vaccine labeled with a forged Migal Institute’s logo in Hebrew are illegally being manufactured and circulated in several South American countries.
More than 50 inmates out of 300 released are rearrested | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
With the number of rearrested inmates growing, the Honolulu Police Department said it is a “threat to public safety” to release them early to stop the spread of COVID-19.
Ramatu Aliyu: FCT state minister donates salary for inmates release
Minister of State for Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Hajia Ramatu Aliyu, has channelled her May salary towards the release of five inmates from Kuje prison.
French political power couple lose appeal against money-laundering conviction
The Paris Court of Appeal on Wednesday found veteran right-wing politicians Patrick and Isabelle Balkany guilty of money-laundering and sentenced them both to jail, sealing the power couple’s fall fr…
Factbox: Renault and Nissan's plan to rebuild their alliance
TOKYO (Reuters) - The automaking alliance of Renault SA (RENA.PA), Nissan Motor Co (7201.T) and Mitsubishi Motors Corp (7211.T) outlined a new strategy on Wednesday whereby the strongest partner takes the lead in areas such as new technologies and parts procurement.
KNUT Boss Sossion Piles Pressure On Magoha To Postpone KCSE, KCPE Exams To 2021
The Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) Secretary-General Wilson Sossion now wants the Ministry of Education to consider postponing national exams to next year over the Coronavirus (Covid-19) pa
As Chinese authorities expand use of health tracking apps, privacy concerns grow
QR codes set to play broader role in daily life as local authorities dream up new uses .
Boy, 15, acquitted of killing Tyrone Hayman with knife in Bristol
A unanimous jury acquitted the boy of both murder and manslaughter
Andy Byford, former NYC subway chief, tapped to run London transit
He’s London’s “Train Daddy” now. Andy Byford, the popular former boss of New York City’s subways and buses, will take the helm of London’s transit agency, the
Delhi border mess is an early warning sign for all cities
Districts adjoining NCR have reduced access to prevent covid.While the exact scale of Delhi’s border woes may not have been quantified before, the issue has drawn the attention of everyone from the high court to the Supreme Court
Boeing Resumes 737 MAX Production After Announcing Over 12,000 Job Cuts
The 737 MAX hasn't been allowed to fly since March of 2019, following deadly crashes.
MAHLATSE MAHLASE: Why the decision to open places of worship is disappointing
From early on, churches were identified as the biggest contributors to cluster outbreaks of COVID-19, writes Mahlatse Mahlase.
Cyprus pledges to cover costs for virus-hit tourists
Cyprus is pledging to cover all costs for anyone testing positive for the coronavirus while on vacation on the eastern Mediterranean island nation, according to a letter obtained by The Associated Pre
Uhuru deals Ruto another deadly blow
National Executive Council set to meet to firm up crackdown on disloyal members
MVA allies firefight after Rahul's statement on Congress role in Maha government
The Congress, along with the Shiv Sena and the NCP, is part of the Maha Vikas Aghadi government.
Republicans sense rich pickings in Biden archive – but will it be made public?
A treasure trove is being curated at the University of Delaware, and the 2020 candidate is well aware of its explosive potentialRichard Nixon had tapes. Hillary Clinton had emails. Joe Biden has an archive spanning 36 years in the US Senate. It’s a record of his thinking, on everything from criminal
Greece to welcome Germans, Cypriots, Israelis in first wave of visitors
Greece will allow travellers from around two dozen countries including Germany, Cyprus and Israel to visit from mid-June without having to be quarantined, government officials said, part of a gradual easing of coronavirus lockdown restrictions. "There will be some 20-25 countries whose nationals
Greece to welcome Germans, Cypriots, Israelis in first wave of visitors
ATHENS (Reuters) - Greece will allow travellers from around two dozen countries including Germany, Cyprus and Israel to visit from mid-June without having to be quarantined, government officials said, part of a gradual easing of coronavirus lockdown restrictions.
Need to have more BS labs in state: Gov
Nagaland Governor, RN Ravi, Tuesday emphasised the need for more Bio-Safety Level (BSL) laboratories in the state besides rigorous contact tracing.
COVID-19 outbreak at South Korea e-commerce warehouse drives spike in new cases
South Korea reported the highest daily number of new coronavirus cases in 49 days on Wednesday, as one of the country's largest e-commerce ...
Despite lockdown orders, murder rates are rising in cities across America, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - Homicides in Nashville have spiked 233% during the pandemic. Houston, New York, and other cities have reported sizeable increases, as well.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Labour Boasts Illegal Roadblocks Were "Well Supported By Government"
Two Labour Members of Parliament have confirmed the claim by Democracy Action that the Government and Police condone illegal iwi roadblocks on public roads. Tamati Coffey (Labour – Waiariki) and Kiri Allan (Labour – List MP living in the East Coast) have stated that these roadblocks were “well supported” by the Government and that police “helped with the checkpoints”.
Level 3 briefing delays are due to new church regulations – Jackson Mthembu
He said the government’s National Coronavirus Command Council’s briefing would go ahead on Thursday at 2pm.
‘Governor should scold those trying to destabilise Uddhav Thackeray govt’: Shiv Sena’s veiled attack on BJP
Maharashtra Chief Minister and Shiv Sena president Uddhav Thackeray had taken oath on November 28 last year. The Shiv Sena, NCP and Congress came together to form government last year, after the Thackeray-led party and the BJP fell out over sharing the chief ministerial post.
AfDB Allegations: Adesina insists on innocence, demands justice
The President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Akinwumi Adesina, has maintained that he is innocent of all allegations of fraud leveled against him.
CARES Act Flaw: Employees Reject Jobs in Favor of PPP Funds
Some business owners are having difficulty “reopening” because their employees would rather collect funds through the Cares Act PPP.
US ends sanction waivers for nations in Iran nuclear deal
The United States said Wednesday it was ending waivers in its sanctions for nations that remain in the Iran nuclear accord, bringing the deal further to the verge of collapse. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said he was responding to Iran's "brinkmanship" of nuclear steps, which have been
Boris Johnson says it's time to 'move on' from Dominic Cummings row
Prime Minister rules out inquiry into his adviser, claiming it would waste 'official time' as government battles coronavirus
Allies blast Donald Trump's murder conspiracy theory
Prominent Republicans and usually supportive media outlets have criticised Trump for spreading unfounded conspiracy theories about the death of a Florida woman.
Zambian president pardons gay couple jailed for 15 years
LUSAKA (Reuters) – Zambia’s president has pardoned a gay couple sentenced to 15 years in prison in November under colonial-era sodomy laws in a case that caused a diplomatic row with the United States.
Police swarm Hong Kong ahead of flashpoint anthem debate
HONG KONG, May 27 — Hong Kong police ramped up security around the city’s legislature today ahead of a debate over a law that would ban insulting China’s national anthem, the latest measure activists say is chipping away at free speech in the finance hub. The debate comes days after China...
What a US exit from the WHO means for COVID-19 and global health
As President Trump terminates the US relationship with the agency, experts foresee incoherence, inefficiency and a resurgence of deadly diseases.
Israel’s Choice, Between Shame and Pride
As the new leader of the opposition in Israel, I face a difficult dilemma.
Ontario taking over management of five long-term care homes following scathing military report
The Ontario government is taking over the management of five additional long-term care homes following a scathing military report detailing what the premier called “gut-wrenching” conditions in the facilities.
COVID-19 testing not mandatory for services related to maternal, newborn: Health ministry
According to the guidance note, practices of physical distancing, hand washing, and respiratory hygiene need to be maintained at all service areas by all beneficiaries and service providers and facilities should follow a staggered approach.
Covid-19: Maharashtra sees 2,190 fresh cases, record 105 deaths in last 24 hours
The death toll in the state increased to 1,897 after 105 more fatalities were reported in the state since Tuesday.So far, 17,918 Covid-19 positive patients have been cured in the state, said health minister Rajesh Tope
Netanyahu's attorneys: Investigate police who threatened PM - Inside Israel
Attorneys for PM file complaint after anonymous police officials say Netanyahu will not receive favored treatment in future invetigation.
Pompeo: “Hong Kong is No Longer Autonomous From China”
Loss of city-state's
U.S. considering suspension of Hong Kong's special tariff rates: sources
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Trump administration is considering suspending Hong Kong’s preferential tariff rates for exports to the United States as part of its response to China’s plan to impose national security laws on the former British colony, people familiar with the matter said on Wednesday.
US Denies Reports It Has 'Multiple Patriot Missile Batteries' Deployed Near Massive Syrian Gas Field
US forces in northeastern Syria began to redeploy from the border with Turkey to the country’s interior and oil and gas fields last October, after Ankara launched an...
In Rare Decision, Federal Court Refuses to Grant Qualified Immunity to Overzealous Cop
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit refused to grant Clovis, New Mexico police officer Brent Aguilar the controversial shield of qualified immunity after he arrested Jorge Ray Corona for resisting arrest and concealing his identity "after he did not produce identification in response to the officer’s demand for ID."
Russia seizes 40 tonnes of embargoed European cheeses
Russia on Wednesday seized 40 tonnes of European cheeses smuggled into the country in breach of an embargo on EU food imports, the customs service said.
U.S. House backs bill to pressure China over Uighur rights
U.S. House backs bill to pressure China over Uighur rights
India to maintain its position along the LAC with China, decides to deploy more troops
In at least four locations the soldiers of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) have transgressed by about 3 km into Indian areas.
New warehousing facility to come up at Kothur near Hyderabad
Embassy Industrial Parks, a joint venture between the Embassy Group and Warburg Pincus that is into logistics and warehousing, is in advanced stages of acquiring land near Kothur to develop a warehousing facility, according to a top official.
COVID-19 council's briefing on level 3 regulations postponed again
This was the second time the briefing- aimed at clarifying questions around how level 3 lockdown will all work - had been postponed at short notice.
In Uttar Pradesh, 52 bats drop dead in 60 minutes on Tuesday
When Pankaj Shahi, owner of a mango orchard in Belghat area, saw a few bats lying dead in a nearby orchard on Tuesday, he informed the forest officials. By the time the forest team arrived, more bats dropped dead from the trees and the tally had gone up to 52.
Japan police arrest man in Kyoto anime arson that killed 36
TOKYO — Japanese police on Wednesday arrested a suspect in the deadly arson at a Kyoto anime studio last year after he recovered enough from his own severe burns to respond to the police investigation.
Japan police arrest man in Kyoto anime arson that killed 36
Japanese police arrested a suspect in the deadly arson at a Kyoto anime studio last year after he recovered enough from his own severe burns to respond to the police investigation.
Official says defiant Michigan barbershop is health threat
A barbershop that refused to remain closed in compliance with Michigan's coronavirus restrictions poses an “imminent threat” to public health, the state's chief medical officer testified Wednesday.
To reinstall trust of diaspora in government as effective rescuer, a Citizen Evacuation Policy is needed
When the central government finally decided to offer a helping hand, it opted to launch a paid repatriation mission rather than an evacuation mission (which is free of cost for the evacuee). Is this the time to extract a pound of flesh from disheartened, disappointed and fatigued Indians?
White House prepares response to China's Hong Kong crackdown
President Trump said the US was working on a strong response to China's planned national security legislation for Hong Kong and it would be announced before the end of the week.
Charlotte Democrat Councilman: 'No Way' GOP Convention Can Take Place
Charlotte City Councilman Larken Egleston said Monday there was "no way" the GOP convention could go on as planned due to the coronavirus.
IndiGo grounds crew for 14 days after passenger on Chennai-Coimbatore flight tests Covid-19 positive
This is the first case of a passenger testing positive after domestic flight services resumed on Monday.
'Religious services can resume, but with restrictions'
Religious activities including church services and gatherings under strict restrictions of 50 people or less will be allowed to resume from next month.
Severe flood disrupts Florida reopening
South Florida residents were unable to enjoy the reopening of restaurants and beaches after two months of coronavirus lockdown, when three straight days of rain Tuesday caused severe flooding in Mi...
Bridgnorth welcomes it's new mayor
The new mayor of Bridgnorth has been officially welcomed via an online council meeting.
Japan police arrest man in Kyoto anime arson that killed 36
Japanese police on Wednesday arrested a man suspected of burning down a Kyoto anime studio last year after he recovered enough from his own severe burns to respond to the police investigation.
52 bats drop dead in 60 minutes in this town of Uttar Pradesh
Within hours, people in Gorakhpur and adjoining areas were in a state of panic.People have their own reasons for the panic - some logical, some illogical
Serie A authorities set for crucial meet with Italian government as season’s fate hangs in balance
Football clubs returned to group training on May 19 but competitive action remains suspended until mid-June.
Everything you need to know about SpaceX's historic astronaut launch
The stakes have never been higher for Elon Musk's SpaceX. On Wednesday, the company will attempt to launch two NASA astronauts to the International Space Station in a mission called Demo-2.
Bali fights virus same way it attracts tourists – with local customs
Indonesia’s most popular tourist destination, Bali, has its local customs to thank for what officials tout as success in containing the COVID-19 outbreak, as the central government mulls reopening the resort island.
Burundi opposition to contest polls loss
CNL officials preparing appeals, says a party lawmaker.
Police arrest suspect in Kyoto Animation studio arson attack that killed 36
Japanese police on Wednesday arrested a suspect in the deadly arson at a Kyoto anime studio last year after he recovered enough from his own severe burns to respond to the police investigation. Kyoto police said they arrested Shinji Aoba, 42, on murder and arson allegations, 10 months after obtaining…
Australia eyes New Zealand travel 'bubble' as cases fall
MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Falling numbers of active coronavirus cases in Australia and New Zealand are paving the way for the easing of travel restrictions between the two countries, health officials said on Wednesday, even as Australia recorded its youngest coronavirus death.
India won't budge on Ladakh in face of China threat
India’s military will match the deployment and mobilisation of the People’s Liberation Army at the LAC
Girl, 13, 'beheaded by dad while asleep' after fleeing home with her 35-year-old 'lover'
Romina Ashrafi, 13, from Talesh county in Iran, was reportedly murdered in her sleep after she was caught running away with a 35-year-old man she had 'fallen in love with'
North India sizzles as temperature touches 50C
India is wilting under a heatwave, with the temperature in places reaching 50 degrees Celsius (122 degrees Fahrenheit) and the capital enduring its hottest May day in nearly 20 years.
Kolkata Metro Railway to start trial run of trains for maintenance purpose
All the rakes will be run as part of the trial beginning Thursday.The Metro Railway had earlier said that strict social distancing norms would be maintained at every point from entry to travelling by the trains after recommencement of services
Protesters mass in Hong Kong as anthem law is debated
Thousands of protesters shouted pro-democracy slogans and insults at police in Hong Kong on Wednesday as lawmakers debated a bill criminalizing abuse of the Chinese national anthem in the semi-autonomous city.
Protesters mass in Hong Kong as anthem law is debated
Thousands of protesters shouted pro-democracy slogans and insults at police in Hong Kong on Wednesday as lawmakers debated a bill criminalizing abuse of the Chinese national anthem in the semi-autonomous city.
Former rugby chief calls for global tournament in UK and Ireland to raise funds for unions
Francis Baron has drawn up a financial rescue plan and at its heart is a 16-team invitational tournament to be held in the UK and Ireland next year.
EU Commission proposes €750 billion recovery fund in wake of Covid-19 crisis
The European Commission is proposing a €750 billion recovery fund to reboot economies hit hard by the coronavirus outbreak, EU officials said on Wednesday.
COVID-19: Moscow Offers Free Antibody Tests; Georgia Reopening Public Transport
Here's a roundup of COVID-19 developments in RFE/RL's broadcast regions.
Covid-19 to stay till 2021, aggressive testing needed: Health experts
In an interaction with Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, health experts Professor Ashish Jha and Professor Johan Giesecke talked about the Covid-19 pandemic
Saluting corona warriors: Cops offer roses to doctors, other frontline workers in Srinagar
After facing criticism for allegedly harassing doctors and medical workers over the past few days, cops on Wednesday offered roses to the doctors as a
Japan police arrest man in Kyoto anime arson that killed 36
Shinji Aoba is accused of storming into Kyoto Animation's No. 1 studio on July 18 last year, setting it on fire and killing 36 people, and injuring more than 30 others.
How COVID-19 has changed the face of insurance industry and the role digital can play
The emerging trends post COVID crisis can be far-reaching. Pandemics can be short-lived, but the economic impact can be long-term.
India won't budge on Ladakh in face of China threat
India’s military will match the deployment and mobilisation of the People’s Liberation Army at the LAC
Kolkata Metro Railway to start trial run of trains for maintenance
Preparations have begun for restarting metro services in the city with stress on maintaining social distancing at stations and inside the trains
'I think we owe it to the public:' Peel residents could soon have access to neighbourhood-specific COVID-19 data
Peel Region residents could soon have access to geographic data that will show which neighbourhoods have become the biggest hotspots for COVID-19.
Japan police arrest man in Kyoto anime arson that killed 36
TOKYO — Japanese police on Wednesday arrested a suspect in the deadly arson at a Kyoto anime studio last year after he recovered enough from his own severe burns to respond to the police investigation.
Hundreds of Muslims gather in Ikea car park to mark Eid with social distancing
Around 800 Muslims prayed in the large outdoor space to celebrate Eid and the end of Ramadan.
HDFC shares tanked with Sensex but recovery remains astray; brokerages still bullish, check target price
With a warchest of Rs 11,000 crore HDFC might be ready to battle the coronavirus pandemic but with the stock gaining only 4% so far since its March lows, the question is will the share price gain steam?
What will downtown Kampala look like post-COVID?
The multitude of trucks, boda bodas, human traffic and bustling business that populated this part of Kampala were gone.
Reopening of schools: Maimane working with Mpofu on court challenge to keep schools closed
The founder of the One South Africa movement, former Democratic Alliance leader Mmusi Maimane, has announced plans to mount a legal challenge to the reopening of schools.
White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany Blasts Vote-by-Mail But Has Voted by Mail at Least 11 Times
White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany has defended President Donald Trump's increasing attacks on vote-by-mail in recent days. Over the past decade, however, McEnany has personally voted by mail in Florida at least 11 times. According to an investigation of voter records by the Tampa Bay Times, McEnany has voted by mail in every election since 2010.
India wilts under heatwave as temperature hits 50 degrees Celsius
India is wilting under a heatwave, with the temperature in places reaching 50 degrees Celsius (122 degrees Fahrenheit) and the capital enduring its hottest May day in nearly two decades.
Many national parks, including Pacific Rim, start to open
More than half of Canada’s national parks — including Vancouver Island’s Pacific Rim — are set to open for day use next week but Tofino’s mayor is urging non-residents to wait for direction from . . .
Cringey: LG's social media account posted WHAT? | ZDNet
If you're a global handset maker and you have social media accounts like TikTok, perhaps it's worth wondering who's manning them. And what they're emitting.
Billionaire Ray Dalio is one of the world's richest hedge fund managers. Here are his best quotes on everything from the markets to meditation.
Hedge fund manager Ray Dalio who runs Bridgewater Associates is one of the world's wealthiest hedge fund managers. Dalio recently said the Amer...
Las Vegas given the green light to resume boxing and MMA events
Las Vegas has been given the go ahead by the Nevada Athletic Commission to host boxing and mixed ...
Mom hurting from daughter's death wants legislative changes
SHATTERED by the death of her youngest daughter a month ago after she was denied access t...
World economic prospects darken, rebound delayed: Poll
With many countries starting to ease lockdown restrictions imposed to stop the spread of the virus, which has infected over 5.5 million people globally
Panic at PMC after a leader’s spouse tests +ve for virus
Office-bearer had attended an all-party meeting on Monday and was involved in activities requiring public interaction in her constituency
LG Polymers officials stopped from flying to Seoul
LG Polymers officials from South Korea were stopped by the city police from going to Seoul in a chartered flight on Wednesday morning.
How India can develop its health ecosystem into a dominant, post-Covid economic sector
By streamlining development and regulatory processes, and lending more support so our innovators can compete on a global platform, India can develop its health innovation ecosystem into a dominant, post-Covid economic sector
World economic prospects darken, rebound delayed – Poll
BENGALURU (Reuters) – Economic prospects for the developed world this year have darkened again in the past month as the coronavirus pandemic has rolled from Asia to the Americas, with a V-shaped sharp recovery expected by less than one-fifth of economists polled by Reuters.
Police rule out charging News Corp journalist Annika Smethurst
The political editor's home was raided last year as part of an investigation into leaked government documents.
Police rule out charging News Corp journalist Annika Smethurst
The political editor's home was raided last year as part of an investigation into leaked government documents.
MLB players will take time to respond to money-slashing plan
Baseball players will take at least a few days and possibly until next week to respond to Major League Baseball’s proposed sliding scale of salary slashing for a pandemic-delayed season in ballparks w
Factbox: What people are saying about controversial legislation for Hong Kong
HONG KONG (Reuters) - Hong Kong legislators are holding a debate on Wednesday over a bill that would require schools to teach China’s national anthem, organisations to play it and sing it, and anyone who disrespects it to face jail or fines.
AP Explains Hong Kong Security Law
China is taking matters into its own hands after last year's tumultuous anti-government protests in Hong Kong that often descended into tear gas-filled clashes. In a surprise move, the central government announced last week that it would develop laws to outlaw secession, subversion, terrorism and
WTI stays below $34.50, prints mild losses in Asia
WTI slips from the daily high to $34.20, down 0.23% on a day, while heading into the European session on Wednesday. The barrel of black gold recently
Rupee settles 5 paise lower at 75.71 against US dollar
The rupee opened weak.
Romualdez: DCC to approve P1.5Tr SAP under CURES Act
THE Defeat COVID-19 Committee (DCC) co-chaired by House Majority Leader and Leyte Rep. Martin Romualdez and Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano will approve this Thursday the P1.5 trillion social amelioration program under the proposed “COVID-19 Unemployment Reduction Economic Stimulus (CURES) Act of 2020."
World economic prospects darken, rebound delayed: Reuters poll
Economic prospects for the developed world this year have darkened again in the past month as the coronavirus pandemic has rolled from Asia to the ...
Police rule out charging News Corp journalist Annika Smethurst
The political editor's home was raided last year as part of an investigation into leaked government documents.
Contributions toward combating COVID-19
Churches, individuals and other social organisations have contributed towards COVID-19 fund and also to the quarantine centres with Bibles, gift packages and other essentials.
National anthem bill reignites Hong Kong unrest
Riot police clashed with office workers on their lunch break in Hong Kong on Wednesday after a bill which would outlaw insults to China's national anthem became the latest trigger for unrest.
Covid-19: Immigration detention centres functioning as usual, says D-G
SEPANG, May 27 — Immigration officials from three immigration detention centres in Bukit Jalil, Semenyih and Sepang who are undergoing quarantine at home have been replaced by personnel from the Immigration headquarters and other state offices, says Immigration Department director-general Datuk...
Revealed: conservative group fighting to restrict voting tied to powerful dark money network
Honest Elections Project, part of network that pushed supreme court pick Brett Kavanaugh, is now focusing on voting restrictions
To Mask or Not to Mask? CNN Host Clashes With New Jersey Pastor Over PPE During Unsanctioned Service
The dilemma about whether to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) remains a hotly-debated topic in the US that has even recently provoked a new skirmish between...
Nizamuddin Markaz case: Delhi Police to file 15 chargesheets against 294 foreigners who attended Tablighi Jamaat meet
Delhi Police will file 15 chargesheets against 294 foreign nationals in the Saket court today in connection with the Tablighi Jamaat congregation at Markaz in Delhi's Nizamuddin area
COVID-19's Final Act And Epilogue
COVID-19 is winding down. MLPs and MLP closed end funds are a bargain. The stock market has upside but there are many risks.
Gold picks up as market sentiment sours
XAU/USD has bounced up from two-week lows sub $1700 on Wednesday and is turning positive on the daily charts. The precious metal has reached $1712 are
KT McFarland: Russia hoax – Obama team's shocking abuse of power. Here's what we know so far
The entire Russian investigation was a sham, and Obama administration officials knew it from the get-go.
FIA approves Formula One budget caps over next five seasons starting from 2021
The first-ever F1 budget cap will come into force next season at 145million US dollars (£117million), with further cuts in 2022 and 2023-25.
Why NIO Stock Is Rising Today
An analyst upgrade ahead of earnings is giving shares a boost.
Here's When You Can Expect Tattoo Parlors to Open Back Up in Each State
The coronavirus pandemic is nowhere near over, but nearly all states in the US have officially introduced plans to reopen their economies after several weeks
Fake signs warning of murder hornets spotted in Washington
“These signs - as most of the reports suspected [sightings] - are FAKE,” the department posted on Facebook along with a photo of the signs slapped with the official seal of the Washington
Changing marquees at MGM hotels signal Strip’s reopening
Signs of casino reopenings started to appear Wednesday on the Las Vegas Strip as MGM Resorts International and other companies prepared to begin operations again.
Boeing cutting more than 12,000 U.S. jobs, thousands more planned
Boeing cutting more than 12,000 U.S. jobs, thousands more planned
India and Afghanistan’s future
Regional countries are worried about the spread of IS (Islamic State) in Afghanistan and want to see the government and Taliban on the same
Himachal CM: Tribal Bhawan to start soon for facilitating tribal people
Himachal Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur while addressing the chairpersons of Zila Parishads, Panchayat Samitis and Panchayat Pradhans of various Gram Panchayats of Kinnaur and Lahaul Spiti districts and Pangi, Bharmour and Killar area of Chamba district on Tuesday through video conferencing from
Democrats demand their own slice of anti-media action
Conservatives have been complaining for years they don't get a fair shake out of the news media. Now, Democrats are griping too.
Minister makes case for quarterly disinfection of police cells
Central Regional Minister Kwamena Duncan has underscored the need for police cells in the country to be disinfected every quarter.
The biggest test of the government will be whether it can prevent a second Covid-19 wave
Can ministers ease the lockdown without a new spike in infections?
Amtrak set to cut up to 20% of workforce by October
Amtrak is preparing to cut up to 20% of its workforce in the next fiscal year as the national railroad continues to suffer from a huge decline in ridership...
The Queen 'gives Boris Johnson green light to exercise at Buckingham Palace'
The Daily Telegraph said the Prime Minister has been allowed to make use of the palace grounds, amid security concerns over his practice of running in public spaces
NSW to kick-start renewable energy investment
NSW has called on business to pitch for its $4.4 billion renewable energy zone to kick-start investment amid a slowdown in new wind and solar commitments.
Two households CAN meet from next week: Lockdown loosening could see socially-distanced family reunions - but how many people can gather and will barbecues be banned?
Ministers are said to have parked proposals for people to be able to mix freely in social 'bubbles' after expert modelling suggested it could lead to a spike in coronavirus .
How much will be enough when it comes to Canada's COVID-19 supply?
OTTAWA - A high-profile announcement by the Liberals this week that automotive giant General Motors would make 10 million medical masks omitted a detail tha
Brazil reports over 1,000 virus deaths, 16,000 cases
Total case count in world's second worst-hit country crosses 390,000, death toll nears 25,000
WHO expects hydroxychloroquine safety findings by mid-June
"A final decision on the harm, benefit or lack of benefit of hydroxychloroquine will be made once the evidence has been reviewed," the body said. "It is expected by mid-June."
Whole towns could be put in lockdown 'from tomorrow'
Metro.co.uk: News, Sport, Showbiz, Celebrities from Metro
Donbas warlord's official residence address in Russia revealed – media
Journalists found new evidence of Pushilin's strong ties with Russia, this time – through real estate paperwork.
Mamata petitions PM against 'whimsical' scheduling of Shramik trains
India News: Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee sought PM Modi's intervention on Wednesday in the alleged "whimsical" functioning of the railways in sending Shramik Sp
Twitter’s first fact-check of Trump was a gutless one
On Tuesday afternoon, Twitter did something new: It fact-checked the president. The company added “get the facts” links to two of Donald Trump’s tweets that claimed mail-in ballots would lead to widespread election fraud.
John Lewis unveils plans to reopen department stores from June 15
It is part of a phased reopening - but some stores are expected to remain shut.
When can you see friends and family inside your house?
Will the restrictions be lifted?
'No end in sight': B.C.'s state of emergency extended by another two weeks
Premier John Horgan extended the province’s state of emergency by two weeks on Wednesday, the longest period that emergency orders have been in place in B.C.’s history.“People will . . .
HK’s foreign judges should be barred from national security trials: NPC deputy
Citizens write down their signatures in a street campaign in support of the national security legislation in Hong Kong, May 22, 2020. Photo: Xinhua
Mitt Romney calls out ‘vile’ Donald Trump murder accusations against ‘psycho’ Joe Scarborough
“Never Trumper” Mitt Romney stepped in to defend his friend and former Republican congressman Joe Scarborough on Wednesday after the president renewed his Twitter feud against the MSNBC host.The Utah senator called the accusations vile and baseless after Donald Trump escalated his campaign against “psycho
More than half of national parks to reopen June 1 after COVID-19 closure
More than half of Canada's national parks — including Banff in Alberta, Pacific Rim in British Columbia and Cape Breton Highlands in Nova Scotia &
Government Internet filtering not the answer - InternetNZ
This week the government introduced a proposed legal framework for Internet filtering, alongside proposed new powers for the Chief Censor on online content. The proposed law change is part of the government response to the Christchurch terror attacks.
Boris Johnson announces test and trace plan for England
Local authorities will be expected to help suppress COVID-19 flare-ups.
Government ‘whitewash’ Hides Migration Crisis From Public
Immigration regulations newly-introduced by Government that applications from migrants trapped offshore with valid work visas need clearance through a Lead Agency (Government Dept responsible for a specific industry) are nothing but a political whitewash,” says Ms June Ranson, chair of the New Zealand Association of Migration and Investment (NZAMI).
Boris Johnson says pubs 'could open faster than previously thought'
The under-fire Prime Minister told MPs today that he was hopeful the hospitality industry could reopen quicker than expected, but did not specify how much faster
Boeing Slashes Over 12,000 US Jobs Amid COVID-19, Thousands More Planned
Boeing Co said Wednesday it was eliminating more than 12,000 US jobs, including involuntary layoffs of 6,770 US workers as the largest American planemaker restructures in the face of the coronavirus pandemic.
‘Evergreen Chamarajanagar’ initiative keeps district free of COVID-19
Initiative vests the public with responsibility to ensure social distancing, hygiene
Twenty-nine of Canada's 48 national parks to reopen to day-use visitors in early June
More than half of Canada's national parks — including Banff in Alberta, Pacific Rim in British Columbia and Cape Breton Highlands in Nova Scotia — are to re
Obaseki’s aide: APC aspirant for Edo guber election can’t emerge in Abuja
The Edo state government says it is illegal for the Adams Oshiomhole faction of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to settle for a candidate for the governorship election. Ize-Iyamu, then
Canadian military has located wreckage of helicopter and remains in Mediterranean
The Canadian Armed Forces says it has located the remains of some of the military members who died last month when the helicopter they were in crashed in the Mediterranean.
Bangladesh to reopen public transport services on limited scale from May 31
Bangladesh is lifting the ban on public transport services from May 31, the day offices will reopen on a limited scale.
Analysis: Boris Johnson’s bluster fails him in the liaison committee bear pit
Much like a 30-mile drive to test the eyesight, Boris Johnson's appearance before the liaison committee was always liable to end in a car crash.
Where the Welsh Government stands on introducing local lockdowns after Matt Hancock reveals plans for England
First Minister Mark Drakeford has for months said it would be a mistake
Military has located wreckage of helicopter and remains in Mediterranean
Six Canadian service members died April 29 when the Cyclone helicopter crashed within sight of HMCS Fredericton, which is participating in a NATO mission
UK PM Johnson to go to Brussels next month for Brexit talks: The Times
(Reuters) - British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will resume Brexit talks in Brussels next month, the Times newspaper reported on Thursday.
UK PM Johnson to go to Brussels next month for Brexit talks: The Times
Britain's negotiator with the European Union, David Frost, said Johnson will meet the presidents of the European Commission and Council to formally assess the state of the talks, according to the newspaper. Talks on a new pact to cover everything from trade to fisheries to security from 2021 had
Boeing cutting more than 12,000 US jobs, thousands more planned
Boeing Co said on Wednesday it was eliminating more than 12,000 U.S. jobs, including 6,770 involuntary layoffs, as the largest American ...
Boeing cutting more than 12,000 US jobs, thousands more planned
Boeing Co said on Wednesday it was eliminating more than 12,000 U.S. jobs, including 6,770 involuntary layoffs, as the largest American ...
Military has located wreckage of helicopter and remains in Mediterranean
The Canadian Armed Forces says it has located the remains of some of the military members who died last month when the helicopter they were in crashed in the Mediterranean.
Jerry Nadler slammed paper ballots as ‘extremely susceptible to fraud’ in 2004
A recently unearthed video clip shows House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerry Nadler — who last week took President Trump to task for slamming Michigan’s mail-in ballot push —
Trump says Justice Dept. probing death of unarmed black man in Minneapolis
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday the Justice Department and the FBI are investigating the case of an unarmed black man who died while in police custody in Minneapolis.
Diplomatic talks are on with China to resolve standoff: NASB member
Diplomatic talks are on with China to resolve standoff: NASB member. 'The Indian army is a professional army. They can handle such a situation'
Temple coffers and compassion
In the last fortnight, there was a piece of news from Tamil Nadu, which pertained to 47 rich temples in the context of Covid-19.
Scientific data, logic used for govt's tobacco sales ban decision - Dlamini-Zuma
Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma has submitted the reasons which were taken into account when deciding on regulation 27 that was invoked for the national state of disaster.
US accuses Russia of sending jets to Libya to back mercenaries
Russia recently sent fighter jets to Libya to support Russian mercenaries fighting for strongman Khalifa Haftar in the long-running conflict.
Italy finally set to decide on Serie A resumption
ROME - After weeks of wrangling, with several U-turns on the way, Italy is due to decide on Thursday if and when its top-flight Serie A soccer league can resume after the coronavirus stoppage.
Asian stock market: Mixed as Tuesday’s optimism fades on fresh US-China tension
Asian equities fail to reprint the previous day’s flying colors as market players fall back upon US-China tussle amid increasing odds of the US sancti
Volkswagen in final talks to seal top M&A deal in China EV sector: Report
The firm is poised to buy 50 per cent of Anhui Jianghuai Automobile Group Holding, the parent of EV partner JAC Motors, for at least 3.5 billion yuan
Italy finally set to decide on Serie A resumption
After weeks of wrangling, with several U-turns on the way, Italy is due to decide on Thursday if and when its top-flight Serie A soccer league can resume after the coronavirus stoppage.
Oli fails to drum up support: Nepal’s new map put on hold
Sources familiar with the development tell OneIndia that Oil had failed to build a consensus. May felt that this was an effort on Oli's part to whip up ultra-nationalistic sentiments against India.
Volkswagen in final talks to seal biggest M&A deals in China EV sector: Sources
Volkswagen AG is in final talks to seal its largest investment deals with Chinese electric vehicle (EV) firms, two sources said, as the German ...
300 Arrested As Thousands Protest In Hong Kong Over China's Proposed Law
Police in Hong Kong fired pepper pellets and made 300 arrests as thousands of people took to the streets on Wednesday to voice anger over national security legislation proposed by China, that has raised international alarm over freedoms in the city.
Jayalalithaa's niece and nephew to inherit assets; HC says no to making Poes Garden house a memorial
This comes a few days after Tamil Nadu governor Banwarilal Purohit promulgated an ordinance to take temporary possession of the former chief minister's residence for facilitating its conversion into a memorial.
China buys more; will it be enough for Phase One?
The “phase one” trade agreement with China, one of President Trump’s top trade achievements, calls for Beijing to buy huge quantities of U.S. food, agricultural and seafood exports.
Low crude oil prices helped India save Rs 25,000 crore: Dharmendra Pradhan
‘Government will reinvest that money for the welfare of the people
Italy finally set to decide on Serie A resumption
ROME: After weeks of wrangling, with several U-turns on the way, Italy is due to decide on Thursday if and when its top-flight Serie A football league can resume after the coronavirus stoppage.
MCA man’s criticism of Santiago unwarranted
THE Association for Community and Dialogue is puzzled by MCA central committee member Chew Kok Woh’s criticism of DAP MP Charles Santiago for being a signatory, together with 200 parliamentarians and policymakers from 23 countries, to a memorandum criticising China for proposing national security laws in Hong Kong.
China donates PPE to South Ayrshire carers thanks to Provost
The area faced a shortage of protective equipment
Fg unveils measures for reopening of schools
The Presidential Taskforce on COVID-19 (PTF) has assured Nigerian children that all hands are on deck to reopen the schools at a safe time and urged States, local governments, proprietors and other stakeholders to begin to take steps that will facilitate an early and safe reopening.
Andhra High Court Initiates Contempt Proceedings Against YSR Congress MP, 48 Others For Threatening Judges
A series of verdicts, apparently against political vested interests, have irked AP ruling party leaders.
China's planned military exercise in South China Sea worries neighbors
May 27 (UPI) -- China's two aircraft carriers will be deployed in August near Taiwanese waters for military exercises, according to reports.
Italy finally set to decide on Serie A resumption
After weeks of wrangling, with several U-turns on the way, Italy is due to decide on Thursday if and when its top-flight Serie A soccer league can ...
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says Hong Kong no longer autonomous from China
''Hong Kong does not continue to warrant treatment under United States laws in the same manner as U.S. laws were applied to Hong Kong before July 1997," Pompeo said in a statement.
Italy set to decide on Serie A resumption Thursday
After weeks of wrangling, with several U-turns on the way, Italy is due to decide on Thursday if and when its top-flight Serie A football league..
North Carolina Lawmakers Ask Panel to Let Them Join Voter ID Case
Republican members of the North Carolina General Assembly pressed a Fourth Circuit panel Wednesday to allow them to intervene on behalf of the state in a lawsuit over its controversial voter ID requirements.
Strategic affairs experts criticise Trump's offer to mediate between India and China on border row
India and China have a robust mechanism to resolve their long-pending border dispute and there was no scope for any third party intervention, strategic affairs experts said on Wednesday, criticising
Twitter wants to target conservatives — with none of a publisher’s responsibilities
On Tuesday, Twitter appended a fact-check label to a presidential tweet about the fraud risk associated with mail-in voting. Just beneath, it added an exclamation urging users to “get the facts
Some countries could be exempt from UK quarantine rules, Boris Johnson says
So-called 'air bridges' could give hope to those still dreaming of a summer holiday without having to self-isolate when they get back.
From Wall Street to Bethlehem, iconic sites reopen from virus
International Business News: Iconic world sites from the New York Stock Exchange to the Church of the Nativity reopened their doors on Tuesday from the coronavirus pandemic, but n
Niger lost $120 million in arms deals over three years: government audit
NIAMEY (Reuters) - Almost 40% of the $312 million Niger spent on defence procurement contracts over the last three years was lost through inflated costs or materiel that was not delivered, according to a government audit of military contracts seen by Reuters.
The fight over reopening churches reaches the Supreme Court
This is likely to end badly for public health.
Algeria backs use of malaria drug despite WHO dropping trials
Algeria's coronavirus outbreak is one of the worst in Africa.
Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail posts Q4 net loss of Rs 146.59 crore
Revenue from operations during the quarter under review stood at Rs 1,831.88 crore. It was at Rs 1,915.31 crore in the year-ago period, ABFRL said in a regulatory filing.
Wanted in Hollywood: COVID-19 consultants to help keep sets safe
The coronavirus pandemic has prompted producers, movie studios and workers' unions to seek expert advice on how to safely reopen film and TV sets, which shut down worldwide in mid-March.
Covid-19: Are city's night shelters ready for a heat wave?
The heat wave condition continues to burn the national Capital as an orange alert was issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) for Tuesday. The maximum temperature at Palam was recorded at 47.2 degrees Celsius, making it the highest for this season.
From history to food: Players take chance to focus on life after rugby
Pandemic has given them breathing space to focus on possible options after retirement
Rugby players taking the opportunity to focus on long game
Pandemic has given them breathing space to focus on possible options after retirement
Rugby players taking opportunity to focus on long game
Pandemic has given them breathing space to focus on possible options after retirement
Raja Risalu, a folk play, was presented by Department of Culture on YouTube channel
A folk play Raja Risalu was presented by Department of Culture on YouTube channel. The play was presented unde the online presentation initiative by culture department. The play was directed by Pandit Omprakash Sharma. It is to be noted that in view of the worldwide crisis of Coronavirus, a
African Development Bank President, Adesina, Maintains Innocence Despite Calls For Probe
The United States Department of Treasury had called for an independent of the allegations against Adesina despite the AfDB clearing him of all wrongdoing.
Wanted in Hollywood: COVID-19 consultants to help keep sets safe
The coronavirus pandemic has prompted producers, movie studios and workers’ unions to seek expert advice on how to safely reopen film and TV sets, which shut down worldwide in mid-March.
You cannot escape it
Globalization is the connection of different parts of the world resulting in the expansion of international cultural, economic and political activities.
George Floyd's cousins speak out about heartbreak over his death in Minneapolis police custody
The cousins of an African-American Minnesota man who died while in police custody, during which a white police officer pressed his knee against his neck as he struggled to breathe, are calling for action after viewing the video of the altercation.
DC inspects ongoing dev projects at Baramulla
The Rising Kashmir provides the most comprehensive coverage news, breaking news,videos, information on Kashmir, politics, cricket and more.
Expert: Children in Isolation at Increased Risk for Online Predators
An expert said in an interview that the coronavirus outbreak puts children at greater risk to exposure to online predators and pornography.
'Amazing Race Canada' wins big on second night of Canadian Screen Awards
TORONTO — "The Amazing Race Canada" was the big winner on the second night of the online version of the Canadian Screen Awards.
Amazon-backed Rivian reopens factory to build parts for upcoming electric SUV
Amazon-backed electric car startup Rivian, has reopened its factory following a temporary shutdown in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
White woman fired after calling police on black man in NYC’s Central Park
Denouncing "racism of any kind," a global investment firm has fired a white woman after a viral video showed her calling police to say she felt threatened by an African-American man who asked her pol…
PAS urges PKR not to contest in Chini by-election
KOTA BARU, May 27 — PAS has urged the opposition, especially Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR), not to contest in the Chini state by-election scheduled to be held on July 4. PAS vice-president Datuk Mohd Amar Nik Abdullah said that apart from the opposition would find it difficult to win the seat, it...
Clevid Dikamona makes Hearts return plea as French defender admits he's willing to play in the Championship
The 29-year-old ripped up his contract during the coronavirus crisis but has always said he wanted to return.
SpaceX's moment of triumph arrives as astronauts ready for US launch
A new era in space begins Wednesday with the launch by SpaceX of two NASA astronauts into space, a capability that for six decades symbolized the power of a handful of states, and which the United States itself had been deprived of for nine years.
PAHO: Americas over take Europe as COVID-19 epicenter
May 26 (UPI) -- The Americas have surpassed Europe to become the new epicenter of the coronavirus pandemic, the Pan American Health Organization said while calling on those countries to maintain movement restrictions to curb infections.
Myer Ballarat shoppers evacuated onto Sturt Street
Ballarat's Myer store has been evacuated on its first day back since the end of March.
Analysis: Does COVID-19 offer an opportunity for a green recovery?
But the task facing governments, however, is still a mammoth one. How to remove subsidies for carbon-based fuel without harming the recovery?
Astronauts ready for new era US launch
CENTRE SPATIAL KENNEDY, Etats-Unis, May 27, 2020 (AFP) - A new era in space begins Wednesday with the launch by SpaceX of two NASA astronauts into space, a capability that for six decades symbolized the power of a handful of states, and which the United States itself had been deprived of for nine years.
KEBS distances itself from viral press statement on Gikambura-Kikuyu relief food incident
At least 20 people were taken ill after consuming suspected poisoned foodstuff
SpaceX's moment of triumph arrives as astronauts ready for US launch
A new era in space begins Wednesday with the launch by SpaceX of two NASA astronauts into space, a capability that for six decades symbolized the power of a handful of states, and which the United States ...
Super funds lose access to matching feature over fraud fears
Superannuation funds have had their access to SuperMatch suspended over concerns about fraud.
Super funds lose access to matching feature over fraud fears
Superannuation funds have had their access to SuperMatch suspended over concerns about fraud.
Super funds lose access to matching feature over fraud fears
Superannuation funds have had their access to SuperMatch suspended over concerns about fraud.
Golden Globes Amends Rules to Accommodate Anthology Series, Censored Foreign-Language Films
Wednesday's announcement comes on the heels of two others by the HFPA in which it tinkered with the rules ahead of its 2021 ceremony.
Got $3,000? These 5 Beaten-Down Stocks Are Begging to Be Bought
Opportunity is knocking for investors with a long-term mindset.
The Michigan Dam Failures Are a Warning
Many need repairs. Let’s fix them before climate-related flooding gets worse.
Hearts’ reconstruction proposal ‘set to be rejected’ by Championship clubs
HEARTS’ reconstruction proposal is set to be kicked out by Championship clubs, according to reports. SunSport Online yesterday exclusively revealed the plan being put forward to Scotland̵…
CEO pay tops $12.3M
The typical pay package for CEOs at the biggest U.S. companies topped $12.3 million last year, and the gap between the boss and their workforces widened further, according to AP’s annual survey of executive compensation.
UK Fintech SumUp Launches Payment Tools to Help Businesses Conduct Operations while Observing Social Distancing Measures Due to COVID-19
UK-headquartered payments service company SumUp has launched an online payment tool to help businesses conduct operations while observing social distancing meas
France promises €8bn to bail out struggling car industry
French carmakers have seen a 90% drop off in sales since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic.
US priest who founded Knights of Columbus to be beatified
The founder of the Knights of Columbus, the influential U.S.-based lay Catholic organization, is moving a step closer to possible sainthood. Pope Francis has approved a miracle attributed to the intercession of the Rev. Michael McGivney, a Connecticut priest who died at age 38 of pneumonia in 1890 during
Rotary grants dreams
A global pandemic is not enough to stop Kalamalka Rotary from helping the community.
Shropshire hospital services 'beginning to return to normal'
Regular services are starting to return to normal at Shropshire’s main hospitals now the coronavirus pandemic has “stabilised”, the trust’s chief executive has said.
Japan police arrest Kyoto studio arson suspect after long hospital stay
May 27 (UPI) -- Japanese police arrested a suspect Wednesday they say was the arsonist who set fire to an animation studio last summer and killed three dozen people.
Expect Canopy Growth Stock to Pass Its Big Earnings Test
CGC stock has rallied from March lows along with other cannabis stocks. As the sector shows signs of life, Canopy earnings need to be solid.
Head of Italy's Lombardy region given police escort as COVID anger mounts
MILAN (Reuters) - The governor of Lombardy, the northern region at the epicentre of Italy’s coronavirus outbreak, said on Wednesday that he had been given a police escort after growing criticism of his administration’s handling of the crisis.
Migrant Crisis Is Only Worsening With Diverted Shramik Special Trains
Journeys that were supposed to be a couple of days long at the most are being stretched without notice, leaving people without food and water at the peak of summer.
This is what theatres could look like when they reopen after lockdown
A picture of a German theatre shows a 'new reality' amid the coronavirus crisis.
Alarm As Mathare Accounts For 33 Of 123 New Cases Of Covid-19 Confirmed In Kenya
Kenya has confirmed 123 new cases of the novel Coronavirus (Covid-19) in the last 24 hours raising the national tally to 1,471.Addressing the nation during the daily Covid-19 update from Afya Hous
Evidence of large groups responding more slowly to crises due to false information
A team of researchers from Carnegie Mellon University and Yale University has found that larger groups of people tend to respond slower to a crisis than smaller groups because false information can impede ...
ICC reject reports that this year's T20 Cricket World Cup will be postponed
The International Cricket Council has moved to quash rumours that this year's T20 Cricket World C...
Rugby: Project Apollo bears fruit as NRL lifts off again
Australia's National Rugby League will bring professional team sport back to the southern hemisphere for the first time since the coronavirus ...
SpaceX's moment of triumph arrives as astronauts ready for US launch
A new era in space begins Wednesday with the launch by SpaceX of two NASA astronauts into space, a capability that for six decades symbolized the power of a handful of states, and which the United States itself had been deprived of for nine years.
Lufthansa says currently ‘unable to approve’ state rescue over EU conditions
FRANKFURT AM MAIN, May 27 — Coronavirus-stricken airline group Lufthansa said today its supervisory board was “unable to approve” a nine-billion-euro (US$9.9 billion) German state rescue over fears of over-harsh conditions from Brussels. “Conditions currently indicated by the EU...
TV Stations in US Caught Airing Content Scripted by Amazon – Report
The media content in question emerged ahead of the annual meeting of Amazon's shareholders where worker safety issues were expected to be discussed.
'No Massive Forest Fires in Uttarakhand': Forest Department Clarifies Fake News
As it reportedly 'rained in some parts of the state' on Wednesday, Uttarakhand Forest Department calls out fake news and 'old and wrong visuals' about forest fires being shared on social media
Future of English women's game faces threat due to COVID-19 says study
(Reuters) - The future of English women’s soccer faces an unprecedented threat as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and decisive action must be taken to protect its future, researchers have said.
Why the Math Doesn’t Work for Chesapeake Energy
When you’re competing in an overly saturated market with extremely poor financials, it will never end well. That’s why you must avoid CHK stock.
As SPCE Stock Remains a Moonshot, Stay on the Sidelines
A "wait-and-see" approach may be the best way to play SPCE stock, as the company remains highly speculative.
Wanted in Hollywood: COVID-19 consultants to help keep sets safe
LOS ANGELES - Along with hair stylists, camera operators and the hundreds of others who make magic happen for TV and film, Hollywood is counting on a new supporting member for future productions: COVID-19 consultants.
India conducts over 1.16 lakh COVID-19 tests in 24 hours; Highest in a single day
A number of 1,16,041 lakh COVID-19 tests were conducted in the last 24 hours in the country which is highest in a single day so far.Whereas, the total number of 32,42,160 samples have been tested in India for coronavirus.
Swiss aim to restore free movement within Schengen zone by July 6
ZURICH (Reuters) - The Swiss government wants to restore free movement of people with other Schengen zone member countries by July 6, it said on Wednesday, further easing restrictions on public life as the novel coronavirus outbreak shows signs of ebbing.
Venezuela's Maduro vows to raise gasoline price as Iranian tanker nears
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on Wednesday pledged to begin charging citizens for gasoline, as the fourth cargo of a five-tanker flotilla bringing fuel from Iran approached the South American nation's exclusive economic zone. Iran is providing the country with up to 1.53 million barrels of
Bruno Fernandes' Instagram post about Paul Pogba gets Man United fans talking
Manchester United stars Bruno Fernandes and Paul Pogba trained together at the Red Devils' Carrington base on Tuesday, with the Portuguese documenting it on Instagram
Officers may jump to Surrey
The Vancouver Police Department is concerned about the “impending threat” of losing many of its officers and staff to the new Surrey municipal force, according to a member of the Vancouver Police Board.
SA plans R350-billion infrastructure fund, including for broadband
South Africa plans to announce a R350-billion infrastructure programme after talks with the private sector and multilateral lenders, said Paul Mashatile, the treasurer-general of the ANC.
Behar on George Floyd Death: It Doesn't Help That Trump Told Police 'Don't Be Nice'
Wednesday on ABC's "The View," during a panel discussion about the death of George Floyd after a police officer knelt on his neck in Minneapolis, co-host Joy Behar pointed to President Donald Trump's past comments to law enforcement when he said, "Please, don't be too nice," to the people they are arresting. | Clips
Covid-19 deaths in India could top 18,000 soon, says report
Covid-19 cases are expected to peak in early July in India, where deaths from the pandemic could top 18,000, an Epidemiologist and a public health expert
CBN okays reliefs on loans in OFIs sector - The Nation Nigeria
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reduced interest rates on its facilities through participating Other Financial Institutions (OFIs) from 9%
Provisional European F1 calendar leaked; publication expected on Monday
In all probability there will be two Grands Prix of Great Britain in 2020. Formula 1 is scheduled to race the first two weekends of August at the Silverstone circuit. The condition is still that the British government relaxes the quarantine restrictions, but there is good hope for that.
THE BIG READ: Food inflation looms as US meat industry tries to restart
Stuffed into a meat factory like a pack of sardines with little space to move.
Sunshine Tour Ladies' Hall wants to see more women's golf on TV
Sunshine Ladies Tour golfer Casandra Hall believes there should be more women's sport on television, especially during the Covid-19 enforced lockdown.
England captain Eoin Morgan doubts T20 World Cup will go ahead in October
The tournament is scheduled to start on October 18 until November 15 in Australia.
AT&T launches HBO Max, vying with Netflix, others for quarantine viewing
(Reuters) - AT&T’s WarnerMedia division launches its HBO Max streaming service on Wednesday, taking on Netflix, Disney and Amazon at a time when coronavirus lockdowns have boosted demand for streaming even as rising unemployment has cut disposable incomes.
Fear Engulfs City Hall After Officer Tests Positive For COVID-19
Fear has engulfed City Hall after an officer in the procurement department tested positive for Coronavirus.At least 10 officers have been urged to test for the virus and isolate following the posi
Annual Mela Kher Bhavani at Tulmul Cancelled
The annual Kheer Bhawani Mela and Yatra, scheduled for May 30, will not take place due to the coronavirus pandemic, according to the J&K Dharmarth Trust, here on Wednesday
Tractor Supply News: Why TSCO Stock Is Surging 8% Today
Tractor Supply (TSCO) is in the news Wednesday after revealing an incredibly strong outlook for the second quarter of 2020.
Email scam aims to drop Dridex on machines by impersonating FedEx, UPS
Hackers are sending spoofed emails that appear to be from FedEx, UPS and DHL that are meant to infect victims’ computers with Dridex.
Four out of five Ryanair passengers still waiting for refunds – survey
Most flights have been cancelled during the coronavirus pandemic but many passengers have struggled to get their money back.
Period poverty getting worse under lockdown, charity says
Plan International UK said the Covid-19 crisis has made it harder for girls and women to manage their periods safely.
Four out of five Ryanair passengers still waiting for refunds – survey
Most flights have been cancelled during the coronavirus pandemic but many passengers have struggled to get their money back.
Period poverty getting worse under lockdown, charity says
Plan International UK said the Covid-19 crisis has made it harder for girls and women to manage their periods safely.
Police welcome doctors with roses in Kashmir
This comes a day after doctors held protests against harassment at the hands of policemen during lockdown
Dow soars 553 points on mounting optimism around a strong economic recovery
US stocks rose on Wednesday as investors were encouraged by signs that global authorities were taking measures to boost economies. The European ...
2021 Geneva Motor Show Might Be Canceled
The much-awaited Geneva Motor Show has been this year, but reports say that it might take another hit again in 2021 due to other threats.
Boeing Cuts Jobs for 12,000 Workers in the US
Boeing has been reeling from a drop in demand for aircraft, as travel plunges amid the pandemic and worsens the pressure on the company, which was already in crisis...
Keir Starmer: Dominic Cummings broke the rules - Boris Johnson must end this farce and put UK first
Labour leader Keir Starmer writes his strongest condemnation of the Prime Minister yet EXCLUSIVELY in the Daily Mirror
Future of English women's game faces threat due to COVID-19 says study
REUTERS: The future of English women's soccer faces an unprecedented threat as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and decisive action must be taken ...
WERE: How far is too far during a health crisis?
Some mistakes are avoidable, especially those that instil fear instead of trust from the public.
SpaceX delays first US manned mission to space since 2011
SpaceX delays first US manned mission to space since 2011
English Premier League clubs vote for return to contact training
The vote has come as the English top flight moved a step closer to a resumption after the shutdown caused by the novel coronavirus pandemic.
Trump says FBI, DOJ probing ‘very sad’ death of George Floyd
President Trump on Wednesday called the death of Minnesota man George Floyd at the hands of white cops there a “very, very sad event” as he revealed an FBI-DOJ probe into the death. The
One step closer to kick-off: English Premier League clubs return to contact training
Premier League clubs on Wednesday voted unanimously to return to contact training, as the English top flight moved a step closer to a resumption.
Haryana records 94 new cases, tally goes past 1,300
Haryana on Tuesday reported 94 new cases of corona virus, taking the State's case tally to 1305 even as 22 patients recovered from various hospitals of the State over the last 24 hours. According to the State government’s health bulletin, 94 fresh cases were reported from Gurugram, Faridabad,
Tunisian football to restart in August behind closed doors
The Tunisian football championship will resume its season, in August behind closed doors, the Tunisian football federation said Wednesday.
We're satisfied with Mills' autopsy, stop act of 'drunkenness' - Family
Family of the late President John Atta Mills has asked politicians and the general public to respect the family and the late Professor and allow him to Rest In Peace.
'We will not allow EC boss to rig elections for Akufo-Addo' - NDC former candidate
The 2016 Parliamentary candidate for the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Jomoro Constituency of the Western Region, Mr. Thomas Yankey popularly known as 'Nobody' has indicated that his party will not sit aloof and allow EC boss Jean Mensa to rig the upcoming General Elections for President Akufo-Addo and NPP.
Australian police won't charge reporter after leak probe
Australian police said Wednesday that they had decided against charging a journalist over a newspaper article she wrote more than two years ago following a high-profile investigation that triggered a
Stop North-East troops from using phones, Rep tells DHQ
Leke Baiyewu, Abuja The Vice-Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on National Security and Intelligence, Mr Ade Adeogun, has criticised troops who record their activities in the wa...
Tennis: Kvitova 'pretty gutted' by Wimbledon cancellation
PRAGUE: Two-time Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova said on Tuesday (May 26) she had been "pretty gutted" by news that her favourite tournament was ...
Cuban proposes NBA regular-season restart, extra playoff rounds
While the NHL is preparing to restart its season by leaving off seven of its 31 teams, Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban wants all of the NBA’s 30 teams to be in action when basketball resumes.
COVID testing not mandatory for services related to maternal, newborn: Govt
Essential services related to reproductive, maternal, newborn, child and adolescent health should be continued in a restricted manner in areas defined as containment and buffer zones, the Union Health Ministry said, underlining that COVID testing is not mandatory for providing such services.
India makes source code of contact-tracing app public
India said on Tuesday it was making public the source code of its coronavirus contact-tracing app Aarogya Setu for Google's Android smartphones, ...
WHAT! FRIENDS Reunion Special Won’t Be A New Episode To The Series, Deets Inside
Each fan is desperately waiting for FRIENDS Reunion to get telecast but no one knows when will it happen really. The Reunion special was ready to be shot in March but Coronavirus Pandemic played the
[ICYMI] Ogoni women go topless, vow full nude protest over detention of demolished hotel manager
Ogoni women, Tuesday, rallied topless in protest at Zaakpon community, Khana Local Government Area, demanding the release of arrested
The Problem with Trump’s “Bloodlines”
President Trump’s recent remark about Henry Ford’s “good bloodlines” has aroused curiosity and controversy.
Washington state aims to regulate water temperature at federal dams, wading into controversy
The Columbia is the great river of the West, winding from the north to meet its largest tributary, the Snake in Eastern Washington, then dividing the states of Oregon and Washington on its push to the ...
Renault and Nissan rule out merger as they unveil survival plan
Companies to cooperate more closely on car production to save costs
Dubai government offices to resume work with 100 per cent employees from June 14
From Sunday, May 31, government offices will start work with 50% staff
Nissan and Renault unveil steps to cut costs and revamp alliance
Renault SA and Japanese partners Nissan Motor Co. and Mitsubishi Motors Corp. on Wednesday unveiled steps to standardize platforms further and push for mor
Corona Relief For Hospitality Industry: Validity Of Approval, Classification Of Hotels Extended Until June-End
This breather, however, comes with certain riders such as approvals expiring during the lockdown period, among others
National airlines need government aid to survive
National airlines will largely depend on domestic flights to grow because international flights are expected to remain severely restricted until a COVID-19 vaccine is available.
Why HC issued Notices to 49 YSRCP Social Media Activists?
There is a discussion about how and why this case is so serious. YSR Congress supporters are defending their friends by quoting a judgment of the Supreme Court which says criticizing judgment
Candidates who cannot return to school may appear for CBSE board exam in their home district: HRD Minister
There are many students who were residing in hostels and other accommodations away from home returned to their families after a nationwide lockdown was announced on March 25.
Knox County, Nashville enter phase 2 of reopening
Knox County and the city of Nashville, which is consolidated with Davidson County, entered phase two of reopening this week: Nashville on Monday and Knox County on Tuesday.
Kano workers threaten seven days warning strike over salary deduction
Kolade Adeyemi, Kano The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has threatened to embark on seven days warning strike in Kano over the State...
Renault, Nissan rule out merger, unveil plan to save troubled alliance
Renault and Nissan were among the weakest global automakers going into the coronavirus crisis
Clinical trials to accelerate adoption of new drug treatments in Saudi Arabia
RIYADH: Clinical trials in Saudi Arabia could speed up the adoption of new drugs locally, a pharmaceutical executive has told Arab News. “Clinical trials have two very big benefits for the Kingdom. Firstly, they provide data in the long run with respect to safety and efficacy, catered specifically to the Saudi population. Secondly, they impact local investment and build
India should pull out forces from Kalapani: Nepalese Foreign Minister Pradeep Kumar Gyawali
‘We had pressed India for a meeting between the Foreign Secretaries. But that did not happen’
China's Chery Auto plans to sell cars in EU, United States: chairman
China's Chery Automobile, which has a manufacturing partnership with Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) , is planning to sell its own-branded cars in the ...
Saudi Arabia tourist visas to be extended for three months
Tourist visas to be extended automatically free of charge for three months
Pending Class 10, 12 Board exams: Students who moved to a different place can appear there, says HRD Minister
Pending Class 10 & 12 Board exams: The CBSE will issue a notification to clear out the modalities for registration for such requests, Union HRD Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal 'Nishank' said.
Renault and Nissan rule out merger as they unveil survival plan
Renault , Nissan Motor Co and Mitsubishi Motors Corp ruled out a merger on Wednesday and doubled down on a plan to cooperate more closely on car ...
All should ensure implementation of the menstrual hygiene policy
Kebs should ensure the safety and standardisation of menstrual products.
Tunisian football to restart in August behind closed doors
The Tunisian football championship will resume its season, in August behind closed doors, the Tunisian football federation has announced.
NZD/USD ignores New Zealand Total Filled Jobs data to add gains above 0.6150
NZD/USD refreshes the intraday top to 0.6191 during the pre-Tokyo Asian session on Thursday. In doing so, the Kiwi pair ignores the recently flashed A
News Corp to stop printing more than 100 Australian regional papers
Rupert Murdoch's Australian flagship media group News Corp announced Thursday it will stop printing more than 100 regional and local newspapers, blaming a collapse in advertising made worse by the coronavirus pandemic. The decision comes after News Corp announced on April 1 it was temporarily halting printing of around 60…
Filing annual returns: LIRS extends deadline to June 30
Lagos State Internal Revenue Service, LIRS, has extended the deadline for filing of Annual Tax Returns to June 30 due to Coronavirus pandemic
Kano workers issue two weeks ultimatum to Government over slashing of salaries
Kabiru Ado, the state’s Chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress, stated this at a joint news conference on Wednesday in Kano.
Man arrested over deadly fire at animation studio
Japanese police have arrested the man suspected of killing 36 people at Kyoto Animation last July after he had spent 10 months in recovering in two...
Uncertainty looms over Bonalu celebrations
Uncertainty prevails over this year’s annual Bonalu festival, with cases of Covid-19 continuing to get reported in the State.
Six Fallacies That Will Stall Covid-19 Recovery
Full recovery from Covid-19 will take time, especially with a looming second wave of infections. Nature will not relent. Leaders hoping to reduce the devastation can control only the human response, which starts with strategy. Here are six fallacies to avoid.
Tory protests over Dominic Cummings scandal are too little too late
Record View says the Scottish Tories are a branch office more concerned about party than country.
No new reports of fighting despite Afghan ceasefire ending
Appeals for the Taliban to extend a ceasefire with Afghan forces went unanswered Wednesday, but there were no reports of major violence and the militants said they would release some government prisoners.
ENSF, WYH slam govt over sending returnees violating SOP
Accusing the state government of “discriminating” the returnees of Eastern Nagaland and forcefully despatching them to Tuensang violating all standard operating procedure (SOP) and protocols of COVID-19, the Eastern Naga Students’ Federation (ENSF) has cautioned that the state government would be held solely responsible in the event of outbreak of law and order and widespread infection.
Man arrested in deadly 2019 fire at Japan's Kyoto Animation: Media
Japanese police on Wednesday arrested the man suspected of killing 36 people at Kyoto Animation last July after he had spent 10 months recovering in two hospitals, media reported.
Students can appear for CBSE board exams from city they are in: HRD Minister
To enable this, students will have to give the details of their current status. By the first week of June, students will be informed about their exam centre, he had added. The minister also congratulated students and wished them luck for their board exams.
Germany, Vietnam, and New Zealand have reopened schools. Here’s what the US can learn.
Some students are even administering coronavirus tests on themselves.
Singh wants Ottawa to send military allegations of nursing home neglect to RCMP
OTTAWA — NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh says he wants to see the RCMP investigate conditions in long-term care homes in Ontario following allegations in a report of neglect and abuse in five homes being helped by the military.
‘Zimbabwe working on COVID-19 herbal remedies’ – Minister
Health minister Obadiah Moyo yesterday said the country was carrying out a research on COVID-19 cure which includes herbal remedies.
Bangladesh decides against extending shutdown, offices to reopen May 31
The government has decided not to extend the ongoing shutdown over the coronavirus outbreak, allowing offices to reopen on May 31.
Arrest JD(U) MLA whose kin killed RJD leader’s parents: Tejashwi Yadav
Former Deputy Chief Minister and leader of the Opposition, Tejashwi Yadav, has issued an ultimatum to Chief Minister Nitish Kumar to arrest the JD (U) MLA whose kin allegedly shot dead an RJD
TSRTC buses exempted from night curfew
As officials point out to low occupancy, KCR relaxes restrictions to the State-run service
All shops, barring malls, to be open from today
Opening of shops on alternate days has only led to more crowding: govt.
Alberta asks Trudeau to lift travel ban for NHL
Alberta Premier Jason Kenney is asking Justin Trudeau, Canada’s prime minister, to set aside coronavirus-related travel restrictions to bolster Edmonton’s chances of becoming an NHL hub city.
Alberta asks Trudeau to lift travel ban for NHL
Alberta Premier Jason Kenney is asking Justin Trudeau, Canada’s prime minister, to set aside coronavirus-related travel restrictions to bolster Edmonton’s chances of becoming an NHL hub city.
French contact-tracing app approved by lawmakers, to launch this weekend
PARIS (Reuters) - The French government’s contact-tracing app project was approved by the lower house of parliament on Wednesday, paving the way for a weekend launch of a tool developed independently of the more widely used Apple/Google platform.
USD/JPY stays firm above 107.50 amid risk reset
USD/JPY extends the previous day’s gains while being mildly positive around 107.75 amid Thursday’s Asian session. The yen pair recently benefited from
Legal opposition to opening schools on hold, pending gazetting by Angie Motshekga
Sentiments shared by concerned parents included that ‘the education department is sending our children into a deadly storm; our children are better at home than at schools where they are exposed to the coronavirus and schools should resume when the peak is over’.
Work up health infra, remove bottlenecks: LG to Health Dept
Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal directed officials of the health department to review the capacity building of medical infrastructure and remove bottlenecks immediately. Baijal advised for monitoring of containment zones on dynamic basis for focused action. He instructed concerned
Tuju Sounds Warning After Murkomen Rejects Senate Post [VIDEO]
Jubilee's effort to console disgruntled members backfired as Senators Murkomen and Cherargei declined to...
Gold prices hit 2-week low on reopening optimism
US gold futures were down 0.5 per cent to $1,697.60.
Gold hits 2-week low on optimism around reopening of economies
Spot gold dipped 0.3% to $1,705.94 per ounce by 0502 GMT, after hitting its lowest level since May 13 of $1,703.40 earlier in the session. US gold futures were down 0.6% to $1,695.80.
Gold prices hit two-week low on optimism around reopening of economies
Spot gold dipped 0.3 per cent to $1,705.94 per ounce by 0502 GMT, after hitting its lowest level since May 13
Hundreds demonstrate in Tel-Aviv against the Supreme Court: 'The people are the Sovereign' - Inside Israel
Demonstrators gather in Tel Aviv to protest Israeli Supreme Court's rulings against terrorist home demolition, infiltrator deportations.
I am being given psychiatric drugs unnecessarily, alleges Vizag doctor
He urges hospital Superintendent to shift him to a better medical centre; mother alleges political persecution
A Tech Billionaire May Find Use in a Cold War
Mukesh Ambani may have found the perfect time to pitch Jio to American investors, as U.S.-China tensions rise.
Bar Council of India urges Chief Justice Bobde to re-start courts from June 1
In the letter, BCI Chairman Manan Kumar Mishra asserted that only 10 per cent of the cases are being heard these days despite the fact that there was an 80 per cent pendency of cases in trial courts.
Amid tensions at LAC, China says situation at India border ‘stable and controllable’
"We are committed to safeguarding our territorial sovereignty and security, and safeguarding peace and stability in the border areas. We are capable of resolving the issues properly though dialogue and consultation," China's Foreign Ministry spokesman said.
Tsvangirai's son shows Chamisa the middle finger
THE late MDC founding father Morgan Tsvangirai's son, Vincent, defied Nelson Chamisa's directive after he attended the National Assembly sitting yesterday.This ...
Critic's Appreciation: Larry Kramer, the Voice That Would Not Be Silenced
A vital conduit of galvanizing rage through the early years of the AIDS pandemic, the Tony-winning playwright of 'The Normal Heart' never relinquished his impassioned anger.
City of Amarillo’s sales tax revenue seeing potential decrease of $4 million
Now that the City has received the March sales tax revenue numbers, City Finance Director Laura Storrs says Amarillo is projecting a decrease of millions.
France unveils US$8.8b plan to revive auto sector through electric cars
ETAPLES, France: President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday (May 26) announced an 8-billion euro (US$8.8 billion) plan to revive France's auto industry ...
Ahmedabad: ‘Official transferred for self-promotion, scaring people’
The campaign, under the hashtag #StopTargetingGujarat, launched on Monday in English, Gujarati and Hindi by the BJP IT Cell has been widely circulated on social media platforms.
FAKE ALERT: Viral message claiming 10 days military lockdown in Mumbai-Pune is fake
News News: A message doing the rounds on instant messaging app WhatsApp claims that there will be a military lockdown across Mumbai and Pune from Saturday. This
Omar: Saudi Arabia and Israel have too much influence on Trump - US & Canada
Minnesota Democrat claims Saudi Arabia and Israel rely in part on money to bring about their preferred outcomes.
'We need to talk more about mental health': Karan Kundrra condoles Preksha Mehta's suicide
Preksha has been a part of several television shows such as Crime Patrol, Meri Durga, and Laal Ishq, among others.
FAKE ALERT: This tweet on Chinese army is not from Indian Army’s official handle
News News: Several Twitter users are posting screengrab of a tweet from handle @adgpi_ and taking a dig at Indian Army. Many users (mostly Pakistanis) are sharin
Monkey Spotted Walking On Top Of Shelves Inside Hospital Operation Theater In Port-Of-Spain
When medics of Port-of-Spain General Hospital resume elective surgeries, they found a wild monkey roaming about an operation theatre.
‘I’d rather face the virus than let the people die of hunger’: NTT governor to reopen tourist destinations on June 15
The governor of East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) says he would rather face the coronavirus rather than letting his citizens die of hunger, as his administration announces that tourist destinations in the province will begin reopening on June 15 “As...
Nigerian military condones sexual abuse of children in custody – Amnesty
Eniola Akinkuotu, Abuja Global rights group, Amnesty International, has condemned the treatment of children arrested for allegedly engaging in terrorism. Amnesty said the children were locked...
Why more Republican women are running for the House than ever before
Many are looking to add new voices to the party — and were inspired by the wave of Democratic wins in 2018.
India, Africa favour new dimensions to multifaceted partnership in post-Covid world order
“We have common interests on international issues; UN reforms, counter terrorism, peace keeping, cyber security and energy security,” Rahul Chhabra, Indias High Commissioner to Kenya and Ambassador to Somalia, said as he highlighted multifarious collaboration between India and Africa in handling challenges thrown by the pandemic
COVID-19: Kalaburagi sees big spike with 28 new cases in a single day
In another blow to the Kalaburagi district administration that had already been struggling hard to contain the spread of COVID-19, as many as 28 new cases of the pandemic were reported from the distri
Birmingham’s mandatory face mask ordinance ends on Friday
The City of Birmingham will not extend its mandatory face covering ordinance beyond midnight on Friday, May 29, but that doesn’t mean citizens need to become complacent, said Mayor Randall Woodfin.
Text message tells vulnerable people they are dropped from shielding list
Outcry after some in England told they would lose government support without doctors being able to talk to them first
Pompeo Tells Congress Hong Kong is No Longer Autonomous From China
On 28 May, the National People's Congress of China is expected to vote on the bill that suggests banning "separatist, subversive and terrorist activities" along with...
Nigerian military encourages sexual abuse, brutality of children at rehabilitation centres – Amnesty
Global rights group, Amnesty International, has accused the Nigerian military of unlawfully detaining boys and men at a rehabilitation centre for alleged members of the Islamist militant group Boko Haram,
Mass contact tracing resumes across England to control spread of Covid-19
The scheme is supported by 25,000 dedicated contact tracers.
Concern over neglect of mask
Health workers and police personnel, who have been playing a crucial role in averting the community spread of COVID-19, have raised concern about people’s neglect to wear masks.The number of people no
Mass contact tracing resumes across England to control spread of Covid-19
The scheme is supported by 25,000 dedicated contact tracers.
'The leader we need' - Derby County transfer target tipped to sign for Leeds United
Derby County transfer news: Joe Hart was linked with a move to the Rams as well as Championship rivals Leeds United and Turkish top tier side Besiktas last month
What’s the Allure of Hydroxychloroquine?
There’s a growing body of clinical evidence that hydroxychloroquine (alone or with an accompanying antibiotic) not only has no therapeutic...
Hopeful that venues will be ready on time: AIFF after Fifa U-17 Women’s World Cup is rescheduled
The Fifa U-17 Women’s World Cup was initially scheduled to be held from November 2 to 21 this year but now has been postponed to February 17 to March 7, 2021.
Pitso Reveals His Solution To Lockdown Football
South Africa will move to level 3 of the nationwide lockdown next month and a decision about the 2019/20 season is expected to be communicated in the coming weeks.
Longtime Charlotte firefighter accused of stealing hundreds of dollars from Target in Midtown
Charlotte detectives have charged 41-year-old Timothy Ireland with seven counts of misdemeanor larceny.
Number doubling every 14 days, nearly 23,000 cases likely by June 30, says PMC
In areas under the PMC jurisdiction, of the 273 deaths will May 26, 80 deaths were in the age group of 60-70 years, 58 were in the age group of 50-60 years, 57 in the age group of 70-80 years and 37 in the age group of 40-50 years.
Exclusive: Matt Gaetz Drafting Bill to Drop Big Tech's Legal Immunity over One-Sided 'Fact Checks'
Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) will announce today that he is working with Republican members of the House Judiciary Committee to craft legislation that would strip social media giants of their Section 230 legal immunity if they fact check content on their platforms, according to a copy of his podcast which Breitbart News exclusively obtained.
COVID-19: Mizoram Governor opens Raj Bhavan doors for stranded teachers
Breaking the protocols to help people in distress is fine, believes Mizoram Governor PS Sreedharan Pillai. This belief prompted the Governor to open the doors of Raj Bhavan for four teachers, who
COVID-19: J&K horse becomes first animal to be put under quarantine
Authorities in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district had to put a horse under quarantine after it travelled through a COVID-19 red zone. The horse and its rider became the talk of the town when they
Major Fire At South Mumbai Hotel, At Least 25 Rescued
At least 25 people were rescued after a major fire broke out in a five-storey hotel in south Mumbai on Wednesday night, officials said.
Genesis Energy LP: Too Risky For The Current Environment
Even though it shows some rebound after March lows, Genesis Energy LP remains a risky buy in the current environment. The stock shows high volatility and a high
How South Korea made itself a global innovation leader
Systemic reform backed by strong investment has brought rapid and long-lasting results.
US Lawmakers Raise Amendment in Privacy Bill Concerning Warrantless Surveillance Against its Citizens
Both sides of the aisle will deal with privacy issues that will deter unwarranted surveillance of Americans by the government.
COVID-19: Recovery Rate Now Up To 41.61 %, Fatality Rate Down To 2.87 %
India has reported about 0.3 deaths per lakh population, which is amongst the lowest in the world.
15 flights arrive at Srinagar Airport in 2 days
As the passenger air traffic resumed on Monday two months after it was snapped following outbreak of covid19 in the country, fifteen flights with 1453
D-Day for Nazanin: British citizen imprisoned in Tehran will find out TODAY if she will be freed as her husband says 'we are closer than ever' but is still preparing for the worst
Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe expects to find out today whether she will be released from prison in Iran after the supreme leader announced 3,000 people are being pardoned as part of Eid.
Joe Biden's disturbing pattern of putting down minorities
Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden told an African-American talk show host last week:
COVID-19: India Continues To Fare Much Better Than The Rest Of The World
10.7 cases per lakh population have been reported in India as compared to 69.9 cases per lakh globally.
US Dollar Index treading water above 99.00
The US Dollar Index (DXY), which gauges the buck vs. a bundle of its main competitors, has managed to bounce off recent lows in sub-99.00 levels and r
Twitter has started fact-checking Donald Trump
A pair of Donald Trump’s tweets that made unsubstantiated claims about mail-in voting were appended on Tuesday with links pointing readers to news stories fact-checking him.
Peter Rhodes on smart Alecs, viral remedies and how to be a broadcaster
Read the latest column from Peter Rhodes.
Peter Rhodes on smart Alecs, viral remedies and how to be a broadcaster
Read the latest column from Peter Rhodes.
Virus Outbreak South Korea
The baseball league is on. Students have begun returning to school. As South Korea significantly relaxes its rigid social distancing rules as a result of waning coronavirus cases, the world is paying close attention to whether it can return to something that resembles normal — or face a virus resurgence
Hong Kong on edge before national anthem bill: Live updates
Hong Kong riot police have made arrests and fired pepper pellets to disperse protesters in the heart of the global financial centre, as new national security laws proposed by Beijing revived anti-government demonstrations.
USD/CAD struggles near 2-1/2 month lows, just above mid-1.3700s
The USD/CAD pair traded with a mild negative bias through the early European session, with bears flirting with 2-1/2-month lows, just above mid-1.3700
Hong Kong Police Arrest 16 Demonstrators Ahead of Anthem Bill Debate - Reports
BEIJING (Sputnik) - According to the South China Morning Post, the group was arrested ahead of planned demonstrations against the new bill that would criminalize...
Xiaomi says it is going all-in on 5G, starting work on 6G
Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun has revealed that the company has already started work on 6G and is planning to end production of 4G only phones in China.
Protests, police crackdowns return to Hong Kong as Beijing tightens grip
"This is the future of Hong Kong under National Security Law: No freedom of assembly and speech."
Motorsport UK aims to get back on track from July 4
LONDON (Reuters) - The governing body for motorsport in Britain aims to resume racing activities without spectators from July 4, it said on Wednesday.
Airbnb where Matt Damon isolated available again for renting
THE luxury property outside Dublin where Matt Damon isolated during the coronavirus lockdown is going back on the rental market for the first time since the Hollywood A-lister's stay.
Girl, 14, dies of 'ecstasy overdose' at lockdown party as police warn about drug
Police urged people who had bought MDMA recently not to take the drug after Jessica Hannah passed away following a lockdown party in Scarborough, North Yorkshire
Riot police shield Hong Kong legislature as protests gather against anthem bill
Hong Kong deployed riot police around the Legislative Council on Wednesday as activists called for protests against a bill to criminalise disrespect of the Chinese anthem, amid soaring tensions over
Quibi for iPhone can now use AirPlay to stream shows on big screens
Quibi’s latest update for iPhones gives the app the capability to play its bite-sized shows on TVs: according to Chief Product Officer Tom Conrad, the application now supports Apple AirPlay.
AUD/USD reversal from 0.6680 finds support at 0.6565
Australian dollar’s reversal from 2, 1/2-month highs at 0.6680 has been contained at 0.6565 on Wednesday’s US trading session and the pair is trimmin
Go Long On SinoPharm Group's HKEX Ticker 1099:HK
There are obvious risks investing on Chinese companies right now. President Trump is hell-bent on winning his re-election via anti-China tirades. Most U.S. stoc
Disney World is set to reopen on July 11 with masks and temperature checks required, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - Disney told a Florida task force that it plans to open the Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom first, followed by Epcot and Hollywood Studios.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Ford disinfects police cruisers by 'roasting' them
Ford's software cranks the heat in police cruisers to disinfect them and slow the spread of COVID-19.
France bans the use of hydroxychloroquine to treat COVID-19
The French government on Wednesday revoked a decree authorizing hospitals to prescribe the controversial drug hydroxychloroquine for Covid-19 patients after France’s public health watchdog warned against its use to treat the disease.
Cal Thomas: Biden wants people to look at his record on race – but they could be in for a surprise
Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden told a talk show host recently: “If you have a problem figuring out whether you’re for me or Trump, then you ain’t black.” It was not a one-off remark.
Huawei CFO Faces an Uphill Battle Against Extradition to the U.S as a Canadian Court Delivers an Adverse Ruling
Huawei CFO sustains a blow as the Superior Court of British Columbia delivers an adverse verdict in the U.S. extradition case
Motorsport UK aims to get back on track from July 4
LONDON: The governing body for motorsport in Britain aims to resume racing activities without spectators from July 4, it said on Wednesday. ...
Bellagio, MGM Grand, Caesars Resorts to Reopen in Las Vegas on June 4
Multiple casino-resorts plan to open their doors amid COVID-19 world restrictions and new safety protocols.
MLB players disappointed with pay cuts in return plan
Major League Baseball players are disappointed with pay cuts in the latest proposal from team owners to return from a coronavirus pandemic ...
Cruise ship study suggests asymptomatic Covid-19 may be more common than thought
Eight in 10 people on board the vessel who tested positive had no symptoms.
Cruise ship study suggests asymptomatic Covid-19 may be more common than thought
Eight in 10 people on board the vessel who tested positive had no symptoms.
Manhattan’s Marea Makes Its Way To The Hamptons
The $450 meal kits serves four.
Confusion around whether all of South Africa will move to level 3 lockdown
Health minister Dr Zweli Mkhize has cast doubt on whether some parts of the lockdown will remain at level 4 from 1 June.
Six Cabinet members 'privately believe Dominic Cummings should resign' while 40 Tory MPs call for Boris Johnson to sack him over 'lockdown breach' controversy
Six Cabinet members are believed to have privately told colleagues that Dominic Cummings should quit, while at least 40 Tory MPs have demanded his resignation.
Five more returnees test positive, quarantined in city
SHILLONG: With five more returnees testing positive for novel coronavirus on Tuesday, Meghalaya has seven active cases till date.The five persons were part of the returnees from Delhi and Haryana.The patients who are asymptomatic are lodged at the co
COVID-19: Lawyers Fault Nigerians Threatening To Sue Chinese Government For $200bn
The Nigerians had, in a petition, given China 14-day ultimatum to pay the sum of $200billion as compensation for the losses incurred as a result of the pandemic, saying failure to do so would lead to legal action.
Trump is right to take jabs at Jeff Sessions: Goodwin
President Trump is a man of many feuds, some of them so petty, they defy defense. But in one of the biggest, he’s standing on the high ground. Trump and Jeff Sessions, his first attorney general,
$100 utilities credit for households with at least one Singaporean
All households with at least one Singaporean member will receive a one-off $100 sum to cover their utility bills. This sum, known as the Solidarity Utilities Credit, will be credited in their utilities bill in July or August and covers all property...
Fortitude Budget: More support for charities as help requests surge
He lost his entire income because of the pandemic, and found himself struggling to feed his family. The man in his 50s became desperate as his meagre savings dried up. He turned to Food from the Heart, a charity providing food. Its chief executive, Ms Sim Bee Hia,...
Nevada governor green-lights June 4 reopening of casinos; Las Vegas gets ready
Shut down by the coronavirus, casinos get the go-ahead to start business again with social distancing in place.
No screams please: Japanese funfairs prepare for virus era
No screaming on the rollercoaster, socially distant spooks in the haunted house and please refrain from high-fiving your favourite superhero: welcome to Japanese amusement parks in the coronavirus era.
Government has come good for the farming sector – Fulton
WESTERN BUREAU: JAMAICA AGRICULTURAL Society (JAS) President Lenworth Fulton has said the Government has come good for the agricultural sector, having set aside J$1 billion in the 2020-2021 Budget to keep the sector afloat amid the onset of COVID-...
No screams please: Japanese funfairs prepare for virus era
TOKYO, May 27, 2020 (AFP) - No screaming on the rollercoaster, socially distant spooks in the haunted house and please refrain from high-fiving your favorite superhero: welcome to Japanese amusement parks in the coronavirus era.
Quebec plan to review status for asylum seekers working in care homes questioned
Quebec Premier Francois Legault's promise to review the status of asylum seekers working in long-term care homes during the COVID-19 pandemic raises more questions than it answers, advocates say.
Quebec plan to review status for asylum seekers working in care homes questioned
Quebec Premier Francois Legault's promise to review the status of asylum seekers working in long-term care homes during the COVID-19 pandemic raises more qu
Trudeau points to job listings
UPDATE 8:48 a.m. Wednesday morning was Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's 65th early morning address to Canadians from Ottawa.
Quebec plan to review status for asylum seekers working in care homes questioned
Quebec Premier Francois Legault's promise to review the status of asylum seekers working in long-term care homes during the COVID-19 pandemic raises more questions than it answers, advocates say.
Move on! Government tells public to stop being outraged about Dominic Cummings
Housing minister Robert Jenrick risked further intensifying the row over Boris Johnson's top aide by suggesting the anger had gone on too long because Mr Cummings' behaviour was "reasonable"
Boeing cutting more than 12,000 jobs with layoffs, buyouts
The company said it will lay off 6,770 workers this week, and another 5,520 are taking buyouts.
Boris to face just 20 minutes of MPs' questions about Dominic Cummings
The Prime Minister will appear before the Commons Liaison Committee today.
Hong Kong: Police arrest 180, fire pepper guns on protesters
May 27 (UPI) -- Police in Hong Kong arrested at least 180 people and fired non-lethal pepper balls at protesters on Wednesday as people took to the streets to demonstrate against a China-proposed national security law critics fear will further strip the semi-autonomous region of its rights and freedoms.
Kerala launches BevQ app to sell liquor
ERNAKULAM: A man trekked through the rolling hills of Kerala’s Wayanad some days ago to buy alcohol in a border … Kerala launches BevQ app to sell liquor Read More »
Government Rubbishes Rumors That Schools Will Open On 1 June
Government Rubbishes Schools Opening On 1 June Rumor. The government has denied claims that schools will be opened on the the 1st of June.
Another economic crisis and the cupboard appears bare
We need a new accord with government, unions and industry around a new set of reforms to build a sustainable recovery.
Man in India who sold his goats for airline tickets will finally fly home
IndiGo, India’s biggest airline, has agreed to help a migrant laborer and two others fly home from Mumbai after an earlier flight he paid for by selling family livestock was canceled.
'Over 800 children have tested positive for Covid-19 in Sindh'
Wahab cautions people, says still not too late to be careful
No screams please: Japanese funfairs prepare for virus era
No screaming on the rollercoaster, socially distant spooks in the haunted house, and please refrain from high-fiving your favourite superhero: welcome to Japanese amusement parks in the coronavirus era.
INFOGRAPHICS | Sharp drop in Covid-19 testing due to kit, reagent shortages
As an expected spike in Covid-19 cases looms, South African laboratories are facing a critical shortage of test kits and reagents needed to conduct coronavirus testing.
Stormont should ask Government for Brexit extension, says Mallon
The Infrastructure minister said the last thing Northern Ireland needed was a ‘cliff edge’ departure from the transition arrangements.
Stormont should ask Government for Brexit extension, says Mallon
The Infrastructure minister said the last thing Northern Ireland needed was a ‘cliff edge’ departure from the transition arrangements.
Lockdown Level 3: Mthembu says briefing delays are to allow for new church regulations
Minister Jackson Mthembu has explained the resons behind the continued delays in media briefings on lockdown Level 3.
Stormont should ask Government for Brexit extension, says Mallon
The Infrastructure minister said the last thing Northern Ireland needed was a ‘cliff edge’ departure from the transition arrangements.
‘I’m innocent of trumped-up allegations’ — Akinwunmi Adesina breaks silence
Akinwumi Adesina, AfDB president, says he is innocent and will not allow allegations levelled against him bring his honour and integrity to question.
Politics Briefing: Major decision in Meng case comes down today
Also: Singh calls for RCMP to investigate conditions at long-term care homes
Wales to launch ‘unprecedented’ contact tracing plan on Monday
An update to the budget was also announced.
Kenney appeals to Trudeau for quarantine exemption amid NHL hub city push
Alberta Premier Jason Kenney has appealed to Ottawa to exempt returning National Hockey League players from federal quarantine laws as part of Edmonton's push to be named an NHL hub city.
Lockdown violators using Cummings as excuse, say police
Police commissioner warns of public pushback over Covid-19 containment measures
'Starting point': EU's frugal members cool on recovery plan
Austria, the Netherlands, Denmark, and Sweden want emergency help for countries badly hit by the coronavirus to take the form of one-off loans
Goa to scale up COVID testing capacity
NT NETWORK Panaji Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Wednesday said the state’s testing capacity for the COVID-19 pandemic is around 1,000 samples pe
Test, track and trace to start from tomorrow
The PM made the announcement as he faced a grilling from senior MPs over the Dominic Cummings scandal.
US Ends Sanction Waivers For Nations In Iran Nuclear Deal
The United States on Wednesday ended waivers in its sanctions for nations that remain in the Iran nuclear accord, bringing the deal further to the brink of collapse.
Boris Johnson told off for laughing as he's grilled on female representation
The Prime Minister faced the Commons's super committee today where chair Sir Bernard Jenkin had to chastise him for laughing during a discussion about the role of women in the government's coronavirus response
"I Told Amit Shah....": Mamata Banerjee Reveals Argument On COVID-19
Raising the political pitch in her battle with the centre over the handling of the coronavirus crisis, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday revealed she had told Union Home Minister Amit Shah that if he thought the state government was failing to handle the crisis properly, why didn't he try and deal with it himself.
Boris Johnson 'surprised' to hear about his own immigration law
He asked why a family with no recourse to public funds could not claim benefits.
Exxon Mobil Corporation (XOM) CEO Darren Woods Hosts 2020 Annual Meeting of Shareholders (Transcript)
Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE:XOM) 2020 Annual Meeting of Shareholders May 27, 2020 10:30 AM ET Company Participants Stephen Littleton - Vice President of Inves
No screams please: Japanese funfairs prepare for virus era
TOKYO, May 28 — No screaming on the rollercoaster, socially distant spooks in the haunted house and please refrain from high-fiving your favourite superhero: welcome to Japanese amusement parks in the coronavirus era. As Japan’s funfairs slowly reopen, a group of park operators have released...
Military has located wreckage of helicopter and remains in Mediterranean
OTTAWA - The Canadian Armed Forces has located the remains of some of the military members who died last month when the helicopter they were in crashed in t
B.C. legislature coming back June 22 as COVID-19 emergency hits record
Pandemic restrictions now longer than 2017 wildfire emergency
COVID-19 shows need for long-term-care reform but solve crisis first, Trudeau says
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau expects to have a comprehensive conversation with Canada's premiers about immediate and long-term reforms of the country's elder care system in light of reports of neglect and abuse of seniors in facilities in Q
Manish Sisodia asks school principals to chalk out micro-plan for reopening of educational institutions
Sisodia, who is also the Education Minister, said there cannot be a common plan for reopening all schools as the context of every school is different.
US death toll from Covid-19 passes 100,000 as Americans emerge from lockdown
The novel coronavirus has killed more than 100,000 people in the United States, according to a Reuters tally on Wednesday, even as the slowdown in deaths encouraged businesses to reopen and Americans…
Exclusive: PM Modi may announce Lockdown 5.0 on Mann Ki Baat, ease restrictions in most of India
Prime Minister Modi is likely to speak on Lockdown 5.0 after the current lockdown ends on May 31. PM Modi will address the nation on May 31 in his monthly radio address Mann Ki Baat.
Exclusive: Volkswagen in final talks to seal biggest M&A deals in China EV sector - sources
Volkswagen AG is in final talks to seal its largest investment deals with Chinese electric vehicle (EV) firms, two sources said, as the German ...
Irregularities in N-Power prompts FG to reform program for greater efficiency
Some irregularities in the N-Power program has prompted the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development to streamline the programme for greater efficiency to provide opportunities for more Nigerian youths.
Court: Mental provider not liable in Florida school shooting
A mental health provider cannot be held liable for the actions of a man accused of a 2018 Florida high school massacre, an appeals court ruled Wednesday. Cruz had multiple mental issues, including a fascination with violence, weapons and death, but was eventually mainstreamed into Marjory Stoneman Douglas
China is trying its best to protect Hong Kong from instability – The Global Times
The war of words and Chinese propaganda is heating up between the US and China. The Global Times reports that the US has "hidden key information and f
Tesla to cut car prices in North America, China
The price cut comes as states after lockdowns during which demand for cars waned.
How China’s tensions could be good for Hong Kong’s stock exchange
Beijing’s planned imposition of a national security law has sparked renewed protests in the territory. But prospects for the HKEX are brighter than they might at first seem.
Tesla to cut car prices in North America, China
BEIJING — Tesla Inc said on Wednesday it will cut prices of its electric vehicles in North America as the firm ramps up car production at its Fremont, California, factory after the easing of coronavirus lockdowns.
Santa Clara health officer suggests California is reopening too soon
Cody said she wants to reopen Santa Clara County — but only when safe to do so.
Restaurants, Pools Open in Israel as COVID-19 Restrictions Eased
The renewed operations are subject to strict observance of physical distancing, wearing masks, observance of the rules of hygiene, the marking of places for standing in line, regulating the numbers of customers, and subject to the detailed Purple Badge standard instructions.
Commentary: China's tensions could boost Hong Kong's stock exchange
HKEX’s next chief will have to manage a tricky relationship with Beijing, says the Financial Times’ Henny Sender.
LAC Face-off: In a conciliatory note, China says Dragon and Elephant can dance together
Amidst the India China face-off at the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Ladakh, Bejing has taken a conciliatory approach, saying that the two countries working together is the only right choice.
Children’s hospital sees increase in trampoline injuries and household falls
Nearly 60% fewer children in hospitals in some areas during Covid-19 peak, says consultant
Twitter Adds ‘Misleading’ Warning To Donald Trump’s Tweets For The First Time
Twitter has marked two of Donald Trump’s Twitter posts as “potentially misleading.”
WHO expects hydroxychloroquine safety findings by mid-June
ZURICH: The World Health Organization (WHO) on Tuesday (May 26) promised a swift review of data on hydroxychloroquine, probably by mid-June, after ...
TCR News: Electric touring car series still on course for demo race in 2020
The Pure ETCR electric touring car series remains on course for a first demonstration race this year, despite delays resulting from the coronavirus pandemic
Aarogya Setu app becomes open source to address privacy concerns
Aarogya Setu app becomes open source to address privacy concerns. 'Transparency, privacy and security have been the core design principle of Aarogya Setu. Opening the source code to developer community signifies Government of India continuing principal to these commitments'
Force accept terms to re-join Super Rugby
The Western Force will return to Super Rugby in 2020 for the "good of the sport" but billionaire owner Andrew Forrest wants to see a reinvention of...
Force accept terms to re-join Super Rugby
The Western Force will return to Super Rugby in 2020 for the "good of the sport" but billionaire owner Andrew Forrest wants to see a reinvention of...
SpaceX to make history launching NASA astronauts on a private rocket
On 27 May, NASA astronauts will launch to the International Space Station aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon, the first time a private company has flown humans into orbit
Private jet demand rises as wealthy Russians spend lockdown in West
Passengers are heading for countries such as Britain and Cyprus where they own property, have residency rights, sometimes thanks to holding dual nationality, or have close relatives, according to industry sources.
BMC to once again test asymptomatic contacts for COVID-19
Civic body changes testing protocol again; will aggressively trace all high-risk contacts of patients, even those asymptomatic, especially in slums
College Is About To Change Forever--And Music Education Is Not Immune
Higher education will be greatly affected by COVID-19. Musicians and music business students have historically been faced with expensive tuitions, and with campus distancing, online courses and employers now questioning the value of degrees, the future of music education could be entirely reshaped.
Twitter adds fact-check labels to Trump’s tweets on mail-in voting
Micro-blogging site Twitter has tagged two tweets of US President Donald Trump on mail-in voting with a fact-checking warning label.
Madrid join minute's silence for COVID-19 victims
Before starting their training session on Wednesday, Real Madrid held a minute's silence for the coronavirus victims. According to the figures, more than 27,000 people have now passed away in Spain.
The number of people who clean their phones daily in the US may have doubled due to Covid-19
Most modern phones are made of materials on which pathogens, Covid-19 included, can survive on for up to 120 hours. Accordingly, bodies such as the US Center for Disease Control (CDC) recommend that they be cleaned once a day. New research suggests that up to 44% of users do so now, compared to about half this number prior to the pandemic.
The number of people who clean their phones in the US may have doubled due to Covid-19
Most modern phones are made of materials on which pathogens, Covid-19 included, can survive on for up to 120 hours. Accordingly, bodies such as the US Center for Disease Control (CDC) recommend that they be cleaned once a day. New research suggests that up to 44% of users do so now, compared to about half this number prior to the pandemic.
Markets will clear the froth, warn value investing apostles
The closely watched GMO fund is starting to short global equities in the belief that the latest price surge is treacherous.
WHO Regional Director for Africa pays tribute to African leaders on COVID-19 fight
WHO Regional Director for Africa, has paid tribute to African leaders for the progress they have made in their fight against COVID-19
Montenegro woos tourists to Europe's 'corona-free' corner
Europe News: Less than two months after detecting its first infection, Montenegro is the first country in Europe to declare itself coronavirus-free, a success stor
Lockdown 4.0: After May 31, states to have own curbs lists
India News: After the end of Lockdown 4.0 on May 31, the Centre may leave it to the states and Union territories to decide on future restrictions, to be imposed i
COVID-19: WHO Expects Anti-malarial Drug Hydroxychloroquine Safety Findings By Mid-June
'A final decision on the harm, benefit or lack of benefit of hydroxychloroquine will be made once the evidence has been reviewed by the Data Safety Monitoring Board,' the body said in a statement. 'It is expected by mid-June.'
Give Ceasefire a Chance
At the end of April, the United Nations Assistance Mission (UNAMA) reported that
2 more candidates in mayoral, council race file nomination papers
Keith Amemiya and Augie Tulba are both seeking political office.
Defence Forces 'may never return to intended strength'
The body representing Defence Forces Officer grades has warned that if immediate, significant retention initiatives are not implemented, the Defence Forces will not only never return to its target strength of 9,500, but will continue to decline.
Montenegro woos tourists to Europe's 'corona-free' corner
Less than two months after detecting its first infection, Montenegro is the first country in Europe to declare itself coronavirus-free, a success story the tiny country hopes will lure tourists to its dazzling Adriatic coast this summer.
Pediatricians urge efforts to offset COVID-19 impacts on children from low-income households
The COVID-19 pandemic has magnified the social, educational and health care disparities already plaguing the nearly 40 million Americans the U.S. Census Bureau estimates are living in poverty.
Ex-Nevada AG describes ballots 'piled up in apartments and trash cans and in hallways' due to mail-in voting
Former Nevada Attorney General Adam Laxalt echoed President Trump's concerns about mail-in voting Tuesday, telling "Tucker Carlson Tonight" that it will likely increase the risk of voter fraud in his state.
Old Tafo Assembly supports 16 more PWDs to start their businesses
The Old Tafo Municipal Assembly has presented various items to 16 selected Persons with Disability (PWDs) in the municipality to economically empower them.
‘No mask, no ride’ policy in South Korea
The government, in a new directive, ordered buses and taxi drivers to limit or refuse to offer rides to passengers who do not wear masks as part of the tightened quarantine measures against the pandemic outbreak
Steep US stock correlations show virus’s impact on markets
S&P 500 three-month realised correlation elevated despite VIX slump.
COVID-19 here to stay till 2021, aggressive testing needed to curb its spread: Health experts
Global health experts on Wednesday said novel coronavirus is here to stay for more than a year and called for aggressive testing to prevent its spread.
Study reveals factors that affect COVID-19 incidence on American Indian Reservations
Early in the pandemic, American Indian Reservations have experienced a disproportionately high incidence of COVID-19 infections: four times higher than in the US population reports a study in the July/August issue of the Journal of Public Health Management and Practice.
Popular actress commits suicide
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Chisora eyes all-British showdown with Joshua - The Nation Nigeria
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Producer Sajid Nadiadwala's wife Warda has recorded a song titled "Yeh zindagi", directed by her elder son Subhan. The song pays tribute to the people who are working to protect India from the COVID
Worst locusts attack in decades; crops damaged in Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, UP, Rajasthan
Locusts attack in India: Farmers have been advised to play loud music to drive the insects away and save crops. Locusts don't attack animals or humans but can devastate crops and other areas of greenery
George Floyd’s family describes heartbreak over his death while in police custody
The cousins of an African-American Minnesota man who died while in police custody, during which a white police officer pressed his knee against his neck as he struggled to breathe, are calling for
'It's been a nightmare': Perth family's 'new normal' filled with rollercoaster of emotions
Brooke McIlroy's young daughter Luca started vomiting and became unsteady on her feet. After a trip to her doctor she was rushed to hospital where her worst nightmare began.
Tamil star Jyotika wants to set an example with her films – and she’s raising the bar in the process
Her latest movie ‘Ponmagal Vandhal’, in which she plays a feisty lawyer, will be streamed on Amazon Prime Video from May 29.
'Harry Potter' author to publish fairytale free for locked-down children
JK Rowling said she would release online bed-time story she wrote 10 years ago for her kids
NHL to restart with 24-team playoff in two hub cities
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NHL to restart with 24-team playoff in two hub cities
The National Hockey League will abandon the rest of the regular season and proceed directly to a 24-team playoff staged in two hub cities.
India puts Covid-19 tracing Aarogya Setu code on Github - offers bugs bounty
The Aarogya Setu app received accolades from the WHO and tech influencers but has caused some concerns over data and privacy, which is what the government is now addressing.
Pro golfer Matt Fitzpatrick helps buy virus equipment for children’s hospital
The 25-year-old is a patron of The Children’s Hospital Charity which supports the Children’s Hospital in his native Sheffield.
Sight charity losing £25,000 per week in appeal for funding
A new appeal for help has gone out from a charity helping vulnerable people across the Black Country.
Pro golfer Matt Fitzpatrick helps buy virus equipment for children’s hospital
The 25-year-old is a patron of The Children’s Hospital Charity which supports the Children’s Hospital in his native Sheffield.
Pro golfer Matt Fitzpatrick helps buy virus equipment for children’s hospital
The 25-year-old is a patron of The Children’s Hospital Charity which supports the Children’s Hospital in his native Sheffield.
In a first, Twitter adds fact-check warnings to Donald Trump tweets
Twitter added a warning phrase to two Trump tweets that called mail-in ballots 'fraudulent'.
Advance Auto Parts: Resilient 'DIY' Market Balanced By A Weaker Growth Outlook
Advance Auto Parts reported Q1 earnings highlighted by weak sales despite most stores remaining open as an essential business through the coronavirus pandemic.
What Devils think about sudden end to their season
The New Jersey Devils’ season came to an end on Tuesday after the NHL abandoned the rest of the regular season and announced plans to head straight into the playoffs with 24 teams. Only seven
Bengaluru: Sex work goes online as new norms ban touch
The new normal post the Covid-19 outbreak has hit commercial sex workers in Bengaluru, with most clients preferring to stay away from them fearing phy
Axis Bank soars 15% on report PE firm Carlyle could pick 8% stake
The private equity firm Carlyle may infuse $1 billion to own up to 8 per cent of Axis Bank, report suggest.
Jake King: League One needs to wait for its return
Jake King does not want to see football return until a coronavirus vaccine is discovered – and warned the pandemic could change the lower leagues as we know them.
Jose Mourinho outlines Tottenham transfer plan with Premier League warning
Tottenham boss Mourinho is expected to have to deal in free transfers, loans and swap deals as football faces a serious wake-up call and the days of “crazy numbers” are over
Lukewarm turnout at liquor shops not a cause for comfort
KARAIKAL Though there was no overcrowding in front of the IMFL, arrack and toddy shops in Karaikal on Monday and Tuesday, purportedly due to the price hike, social activists express apprehensions that
Illegal Chinese COVID-19 clinic raided in Makati
AUTHORITIES raided a medical clinic being used as treatment facility for Chinese nationals with coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and arrested two Chinese doctors Tuesday afternoon in Makati city.
BI ready for ‘new normal’ operations
THE Bureau of Immigration (BI) said its offices are prepared to resume full operations amid a new set of guidelines and protocols that its employees and stakeholders are bound to follow and observe under a “new normal” environment, after the modified enhanced community quarantine (MECQ) is lifted in Metro Manila and other areas of the country.
Working at the pace of change
Following the launch of tech firm TSG’s online portal to help Jersey’s care organisations order desperately needed PPE equipment quickly and easily, Ian Heath spoke to Andy Delaney about his team’s effort in the battle against the coronavirus pandemic
Here’s How to Make a Safer Wager on Penn National Gaming Stock
Today’s PENN stock price deserves a new strategy that plays a bit like craps. It uses the options market to leverage more upside.
Govt Likely To Convene Parliament’s Monsoon Session In Central Hall With Both Houses Sitting On Alternate Days
The rules enshrined in the Constitution mandate it to convene the Parliament once in every six months.
Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham learn when Premier League want 2020/21 season to start
The timeframe for completing the current season has reportedly been set and will be discussed on Thursday
Is Airbnb’s slump a golden opportunity for rental?
In a post-pandemic world, will tenants once again find themselves on the firing line, facing eviction or enticements to vacate?
Stunned Glasgow Morrison's shopper pictures man dressed as Predator in next level PPE gear
He caused a stir as he was pictured in the car park
May 27: Senate President celebrates the Nigerian child
The Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, has felicitated Nigerian children on the occasion of the 2020 Children’s Day...........
KDF Soldier & Police Officer Feared Dead After Friendly Fire at Midnight
The police officer was allegedly returning from a visit to a female friend at 2.15 a.m. when he spotted
Americas will be hardest hit by COVID-19 job losses: International Labour Organization
The outbreak also risks creating a "lockdown generation" of young people forced to play catch-up on the labour market for at least 10 years, the Geneva-based body said.
Boeing Cutting More Than 12,000 US Jobs With Thousands More Planned
Boeing said Wednesday it was eliminating more than 12,000 U.S. jobs, including laying off 6,770 U.S. workers as the largest American planemaker restructures in the face of the coronavirus pandemic. From a report: Boeing also disclosed it plans "several thousand remaining layoffs" in the next few mon...
COVID-19 repatriation: 800 Indian pregnant women, 850 patients fly from UAE
A total of 6,500 Indians have flown back home so far
Bird lets you rent a scooter with a tap, no QR scan required
Start riding with a single tap.
John Lewis reveals exact date for reopening of Ipswich store
Retailer John Lewis has revealed Ipswich will be one of the first locations to reopen among a handful of UK branches.
Maternity Deaths at MCH Anantnag
If the district administration is really concerned about the health care system of district then they should take concrete steps to overhaul the health sector of Anantnag and priority should be given to the maternity and child care
What next for Plymouth Argyle's five 2019/20 season loan signings?
Ryan Lowe added plenty of talent to his Pilgrims' squad with this quintet of players
AJ McLean to kick off iHeartRadio's 'Summer Camp' series
May 27 (UPI) -- iHeartRadio is launching the new online series Summer Camp with the Stars.
Oakland McDonald's employees strike, claim management told them to use dog diapers, coffee filters as masks
The McDonald's location owner has denied the allegations.
Govt. offices to function with 50% staff
Guidelines issued on mode of working, no exemption for offices in hotspots
Mega COVID-19 lockdown puts India’s 'animal spirits' to sleep in April
Government data will probably show expansion slowed in January-March to 1.5%
Hundreds Question High Court’s Integrity in ‘The People Are The Sovereign’ Rally
The court commits abhorrent violations of the sacred principle of the separation of powers that guides Western democracies.
How private firm SpaceX is in charge of sending NASA astronauts in orbit
A successful launch on Wednesday could forever change how the world thinks about getting people to space
Amazon is planning a summertime sale separate from Prime Day
Amazon is planning a "Summer Sale" that would enable merchants to sell extra inventory they may have accumulated during the coronavirus pandemic.
Brown says Celtic would have beaten Rangers at Ibrox to go SIXTEEN points clear
SCOTT BROWN reckons Celtic would have defeated Rangers at Ibrox to go SIXTEEN points clear at the top of the Premiership. The Hoops were due to travel to their Old Firm rivals in March but the game…
When will driving lessons start again and what safety precautions will be taken?
Will you be able to get back behind the wheel?
Polis explains new restaurant dine-in guidelines
Restaurants in Colorado can begin offering limited sit-in dining starting Thursday under new guidelines approved by Gov. Jared Polis.
America's Got Talent host Terry Crews picks first Golden Buzzer act
The host didn't hesitate to push the button.
‘Avatar 2’ Producer Teases New Story Details as Production Resumes in New Zealand
Some new Avatar 2 story details have come to light thanks to producer Jon Landau, who recently discussed returning to work in New Zealand.
Market movers: Stocks that saw action on Wednesday - and why
Royal Bank of Canada and Bank of Montreal both rise in early trading after releasing disappointing quarterly results
Wales star reveals motivation behind ambitious move and how rugby has been put into perspective by recent family illness
It's been a concerning time for Dragons recruit Jonah Holmes whose doctor brother has been very ill amid the coronavirus pandemic
SK Telecom: Still Waiting For Positive Change
SK Telecom offers a relatively attractive consensus forward FY2020 dividend yield of 4.8%, and there could be further upside to the company's future dividend pa
At least 10,000 died in military detention in Nigeria – report
Amnesty International publishes study into detainees during Boko Haram insurgency
Truth about rumours McDonald's is reopening Liverpool sites
Several posts have circulated this week suggesting that Liverpool's sites would reopen this week
Dr. Fauci warns 'people out there frolicking' as states reopen: Don't be 'overconfident'
Dr. Anthony Fauci warned on Wednesday that Americans shouldn't become "overconfident" if they don't see an immediate spike in coronavirus cases as states reopen their economies.
Cricket: Preparations continue for T20 World Cup this year, says ICC
The International Cricket Council has told Reuters it is continuing its preparations for the Twenty20 World Cup to be held in Australia in ...
Shop talk: Covid test centres could be opened on high streets to help public with accessibility
Empty shops on Scotland's high streets could be turned into coronavirus testing centres, as the nation moves into the next phase of tackling the virus.
Most Indonesians dissatisfied with administration's COVID-19 response, survey finds
A public opinion poll has found that most Indonesians are dissatisfied with the way President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo's administration is handling the COVID-19 outbreak.
Recent cases of persecution set back LGBT rights advocacy
At a time when members of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) community should be able to celebrate their existence without fear of reprisal, two recent cases of persecution have laid bare the cruel reality people in the community still face in Indonesia, rights advocates have said.
France unveils $8.7 billion plan to rescue ailing car industry
The plan focuses on the production of environmentally-friendly vehicles
Nasdaq Today: What's Sending Chip Stocks AMD and NVIDIA Lower Wednesday?
Stocks were largely mixed, but it was a poor day for the Nasdaq in particular.
Merkel insists on basics as states take bigger role in virus controls
BERLIN (Reuters) - Chancellor Angela Merkel has conceded more responsibility to Germany’s 16 states for tackling the coronavirus epidemic, but insisted that social distancing and mask-wearing were needed to avoid a new wave of infections.
OUR VIEW: Let’s hear why the Safe Surrey Coalition voted as they did
Perhaps they have sound arguments for voting to approve this expenditure right now. Too bad they didn’t bother to express them
Thomas Partey proves he's exactly what Arsenal need in training ground video amid transfer talk
Mikel Arteta is known to be a long-term admirer of the midfielder, who has been continually linked with a move to Arsenal this summer
West Brom star sends Leeds United a Championship title warning
Even now, during the lockdown, Albion and Leeds remain six and seven points clear respectively of third placed Fulham, with nine matches still pencilled in to play
COVID-19: 17 more deaths as 73 new cases confirmed in Ireland
A further 17 people with COVID-19 have died in Ireland, the Health Protection Surveillance Centre confirmed this evening.
Emotional Scots mum thanks schoolmates for rallying around 5-year-old battling rare cancer
Ace Ward has no immune system and almost died after catching a cold last week.
News flash: People working from home are just as productive
As a result of the coronavirus pandemic most companies have shifted to having employees working at home. For some that is ideal, for others the lack of human contact can be depressing. It’s a double-edged sword in many ways -- you want people around but enjoy being home.
Colourful rosy maple moth sends hearts aflutter in newfound social media stardom
With its fuzzy body and unique pink and yellow-coloured wings, a North American moth has social media users atwitter after photos of the species were shared online.
Gilbert Burns: Tyron Woodley had ‘no choice’ in fighting me, losing will be a ‘disaster for him’
Gilbert Burns says Tyron Woodley ultimately had ‘no choice’ in fighting him after he believes the former champion avoided the matchup with him.
Great Britain’s cyclists return to velodrome for first time in two months
Tuesday was the first day of access, with six-time Olympic champion Jason Kenny among 12 riders and 13 members of staff present for sessions.
Finding community in crisis: Two community theatres join forces to raise more than $25,000
It has been said the show must go on. This is true until it is not. Piedmont Players Theatre (PPT) and Lee Street Theatre (LST) have found common ground and community, as they have joined forces to keep theatrical performing arts alive in Salisbury.
Steyn v Anderson: How Jimmy always benefited
England’s far greater volume of Test cricket hugely helped James Anderson in his statistical battle with Dale Steyn, reminds Rob Houwing.
Montenegro woos tourists to Europe’s first Covid-free country
Kotor, Montenegro – Less than two months after detecting its first infection, Montenegro is the first country in Europe to declare itself coronavirus-free, a success story the tiny country hopes will lure tourists to its dazzling Adriatic coast this summer. For weeks,...
CISF Personnel Deployed At Delhi Airport, DMRC Test Positive For Covid-19 In Last 24 Hours
A total of 22 new coronavirus cases were reported among CISF personnel in the last 24 hours, taking total such cases in the central force across the country to 95.
Frankfurt Book Fair to go ahead on schedule in October
FRANKFURT (Reuters) - Frankfurt’s annual book fair - the world’s largest - will take place as scheduled in mid-October, its organisers said on Wednesday, a sign of some return to normality amid the coronavirus pandemic.
England captain Morgan wary of Hales return
Alex Hales's hopes of an international recall suffered a setback Wednesday when England limited-overs captain Eoin Morgan said it would take yet "more time" for the Nottinghamshire batsman to regain trust following a drugs ban.
Derek Chauvin: Who Is The Police Officer Seen Kneeling On George Floyd’s Neck?
Derek Chauvin is the Minneapolis, Minnesota police officer depicted in the media kneeling on the neck of George Floyd, who eventually died of his injury. In the videos of the incident, which has ...
Football: Premier League clubs vote for return to contact training
Premier League soccer clubs on Wednesday voted unanimously to return to contact training, including tackling, as the English top flight moved a ...
Climate-friendly almond farmers coax life from drying Spanish soil
In one of the driest corners of Europe, Manuel Barnes has watched the soil become healthier since he started growing almonds using techniques ...
Walgreens Boots Alliance: The Case For Buying In At Near 5-Year Lows
Walgreens Boots Alliance is the largest retail pharmacy, health and daily living destination across the United States and Europe, employing 440k staff globally
Lions' doc worries about COVID-19 second wave
The team physician for the Detroit Lions believes that a second wave of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in the fall could seriously jeopardize the chances of a full National Football League season. "I think it’s a real concern," Dr. Asheesh Bedi told ESPN's Adam Schefter on the latest edition of his podcast.
FAAN: Air travellers should expect flight delays, increased fares
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) says passengers should expect flight delays and increased fares when flight operations resume.
Minneapolis mayor calls for white police officer to be charged in black man's death
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey on Wednesday called on prosecutors to file criminal charges against a white police officer caught on a bystander's video pressing his knee into the neck of African-American man who later died at a hospital. The officer along with three others involved in the apprehension of George…
Watch SpaceX's first astronaut launch live
At 6.33am Australian Eastern Standard Time, Elon Musk's company Space Exploration Technologies is set to launch its first humans into space, weather permitting.
Wilbur Ross says SpaceX launch makes space ‘new war-fighting domain’
Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross said Wednesday afternoon's launch of SpaceX has huge financial and military implications for the US, including making space the "new war-fighting domain."
Trump on hand to watch historic SpaceX rocket launch
President Trump arrived in Florida Wednesday afternoon to watch the historic SpaceX rocket launch — which is set to send the first Americans into orbit from US soil in nearly a decade. Trump
Jousting knights plan tournament behind closed doors to raise funds
Les Amis d’Onno, based in the Borders, have seen all their summer events cancelled amid the pandemic.
Jousting knights plan tournament behind closed doors to raise funds
Les Amis d’Onno, based in the Borders, have seen all their summer events cancelled amid the pandemic.
Birmingham woman in BAME donor campaign has liver transplant
The family of Sunaina Paul, 31, had appealed for more black, Asian and minority ethnic organ donors.
Four out of five Ryanair passengers still waiting for refunds – survey
Most flights have been cancelled during the coronavirus pandemic but many passengers have struggled to get their money back.
Jousting knights plan tournament behind closed doors to raise funds
Les Amis d’Onno, based in the Borders, have seen all their summer events cancelled amid the pandemic.
More than eight in 10 Ryanair passengers are STILL waiting for refunds for cancelled flights, says Which?
Just five per cent of Ryanair customers have had their money returned to them for cancelled flights within the seven day legal time frame, according to a poll by the UK consumer champion.
Edmonton, Vancouver and Toronto vying to be NHL hubs, but there's a catch
Tim Shipton lets out a deep breath. A laugh quickly follows.The Edmonton Oilers senior vice-president of communications and government relations is ponderin
COVID-19 only kills 1% of people in remote Papuan village with limited resources
A researcher from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, The Netherlands, and a tropical medicine expert who lives in Wamena, Indonesia have published a unique account of a village in the Papuan highlands of Indonesia that has experienced what was presumed to be an outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)
Tourism business reopens cautiously in Jefferson County
The Chamber of Commerce promotes safer steps for tourism businesses reopening by encouraging the Tennessee Pledge.
Montenegro woos tourists to Europe’s ‘corona-free’ corner
PODGORICA, May 28 — Less than two months after detecting its first infection, Montenegro is the first country in Europe to declare itself coronavirus-free, a success story the tiny country hopes will lure tourists to its dazzling Adriatic coast this summer. For weeks hotel staff have been raking...
Filipino crew member stuck on cruise ship commits suicide
32-year-old died on Virgin's Scarlet Lady, trapped at sea due to coronavirus
Covid-19 death toll in US has surpassed 100,000
The news comes as only half of Americans said they would be willing to get vaccinated if scientists are successful in developing a vaccine.
Chevy And GMC Don't Want You To Miss This Incredible Truck Deal
Despite the economic slowdown resulting from the coronavirus pandemic, there is one bright spot: pickup tru...
Ilhan Omar: Israel has too Much Influence on Trump Administration
Rep. Ilhan Omar compared Israel with Saudi Arabia in an interview, saying both countries used money to influence the Trump administration.
Workplace norms after Covid-19 outbreak: Preparing for the new normal
The need of the hour is to rethink organisational transformation, ensure the safety of our employees and re-align operations to help our customers
Good Samaritan provides free water to Harare residents
In the face of crippling water woes in most parts of Harare and erratic provision of clean water from the Harare City Council, a good Samaritan has come to the rescue of residents.
Regal Cinemas Has No Current Plans to Reopen; AMC May Stave Off Bankruptcy
When is Regal Cinemas reopening? The theater chain has not yet announced a date, leaving some wondering if it will be open for Christopher Nolan's Tenet.
Private sector complains about frosty treatment over Covid-19
Tension between private-sector doctors and the government is coming to a head over a dispute about payment and legal immunity when it comes to treating Covid-19. The conflict could foreshadow the battles that lie ahead involving the implementation of the National Health Insurance.
Chelsea handed major boost in race to sign Barcelona youngster
One for the future.
Thredbo ski resort reopening in June with new social distancing rules
The snow season will look very different this year with capacity halved to allow for physical distancing.
Phantom of the Opera's 14 month tour of UK and Ireland is axed amid fears stage shows will not restart until next year
Theatre producer Sir Cameron Mackintosh revealed Phantom of the Opera cancelled all future dates. The first and only performance took place at the Curve Theatre, Leicester, in March.
Whitmer unveils COVID-19 dashboard, says boat request is 'failed attempt at humor'
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced a new interactive dashboard website to display COVID-19 data by region and county visually.
Watford's Troy Deeney: My family suffered online abuse for not training
Watford striker Troy Deeney says his family has suffered personal and online abuse after his decision not to return to training last week.
England captain Morgan wary of Hales return after drug ban
Alex Hales's hopes of an international recall suffered a setback when England captain Eoin Morgan said it would take yet "more time" to regain trust following a drugs ban.
Jadeveon Clowney spurned ‘richest offer on the table’ from Browns
It’s not all about the money this time for Jadeveon Clowney. The No. 1 overall pick in the 2014 NFL Draft has reportedly rejected a significant offer from the Browns, who have been “the
Vacation rentals around the world have jumped 127% since early April in a sign that people are slowly starting to travel again, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - A surge in domestic tourism is fueling a rebound in short-term rentals as states begin to ease lockdowns, according to data from AirDNA.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Vacation rentals around the world have jumped 127% since early April in a sign that people are slowly starting to travel again
A surge in domestic tourism is fueling a rebound in short-term rentals as states begin to ease lockdowns, according to data from AirDNA.
Ryman Hospitality Backs Out of Deal to Purchase Austin City Limits Property
Ryman Hospitality has backed out of a $283 million deal to purchase a mixed-use property that includes the 2,500-seat Austin City Limits Live at the Moody Theater.
Interest on loans: SC issues notice to Centre, RBI
The Supreme Court Tuesday asked the Centre and the RBI to respond to a plea challenging levy of interest on loans during the moratorium period, which has
India’s Covid count set to cross 1.5 lakh, fresh cases dip to 5.5k
India News: India’s count of Covid-19 cases was set to cross the 1.5 lakh mark, even as the number of fresh infections reported on Tuesday dropped slightly to its
Government awarding more 'juicy contracts' to NDC members than NPP - Kennedy Agyapong
Though the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP), is in power and supposed to be running the affairs of the country, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) is rather in charge, the Member of Parliament for Assin Central, Kennedy Agyapong claims.
Daily Guide: Undoing the restrictions a must
A country cannot remain in the lockdown or restriction mode indefinitely. At a certain point, the political leadership must make a decisive move to restore normalcy even while ensuring the safety of the citizenry in the face of an emergency.
Basketball Hall of Fame delaying enshrinement ceremony
Basketball Hall of Fame chairman Jerry Colangelo told ESPN that the enshrinement ceremony for Kobe Bryant, Kevin Garnett, Tim Duncan and five others will be delayed until 2021 because of the coronavir
The government has no right to determine what goods, services or venues are essential
Some of us are willing to take chances and even do
Pelosi: We Want 'Every Eligible Voter' to Get a Ballot Mailed to Them, Return Postage Paid
Tuesday, during an appearance on MSNBC's "All In," House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) laid out her vision for a vote-by-mail scheme incentivized by the | Clips
Commentary: Multibillion-dollar wizards – how COVID-19 is exposing what’s behind the curtain
Platform giants should be thriving where the coronavirus have pushed consumers and merchants to embrace e-commerce, yet many are laying off staff, ...
Nottingham students to strike against 'immoral' rent payments for unused accommodation
The students feel it is 'worth the risk' of legal action
If plans fructify, NHPC will become world’s largest floating solar company
So big are its ambitions that if plans fructify, NHPC Ltd will become the world’s biggest floating solar power company and will hold the record for a very long time. The public sector power major prop
Supermarkets ease buying restrictions as excess workers drop off
As supermarkets grapple with balancing out panic-buying with an over-supply of slim margin inventory, sales markdowns will start to pop up on shelves.
India underlines faith in HCQ: drug’s benefits outweigh risks
Coronavirus (Covid-19) Vaccine: There is enough experience in the country of using HCQ, and sufficient data from observational and case control studies to warrant its use, the government said.
Orange County sheriff says he won't enforce public mask order
The Orange County sheriff on Tuesday made it clear he will not enforce an order issued over the weekend requiring people to wear cloth face coverings in public.
The first batch of Sri Lankans leaves Doha in special repatriation flight
The first batch of Sri Lankans departed from Doha as part of a repatriation drive by the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Qatar, yesterday. A total of 275 were onboard Srilankan Airlines flight UL 218 departed from Hamad International Airport.
Peru reports record daily surge in virus cases
Peru on Tuesday recorded nearly 5,800 new cases of the coronavirus, its highest 24-hour surge, bringing the number of people infected in the country to almost 130,000, the health ministry said.
Uday Kotak wants world to 'hire Indians', says country capable of producing top-class human capital
The Kotak Mahindra Bank CEO rejected the notion that Indian engineers are inferior to the ones in the US.
Death toll from Covid-19 rises to 30 as 1740 more cases and 1439 recoveries reported in Qatar on May 27
Ministry of Public Health today reported 1,740 new confirmed cases of coronavirus (COVID-19), and 1,439 new recovered patients in the last 24 hours, bringing the total number of recovered cases in Qatar to 13,283. The Ministry also announced 2 deaths due to the virus
Manchester United bosses make £140m decision amid Jack Grealish transfer chase
Aston Villa news - Man United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is a big admirer of the claret and blue talisman
Crude oil at biggest discount in over a decade; this is where Indian Oil is still buying oil from
Gulf producers such as Iraq and Saudi Arabia -- which together supplied around 40% of India’s oil imports last year -- have been offering cargoes at very attractive prices recently, Sanjiv Singh, chairman of Indian Oil Corp., said in an interview.
Provide details on facilities for Covid-19 patients: HC tells Delhi government, Centre
The court took note of a viral video accusing both governments of lapses in arrangements for Covid-19 patients.
Petition to allow more than 50 vehicles at B.C. drive-ins garners growing support
A petition appealing to the provincial government to axe a maximum of 50 vehicles at drive-in theatres has garnered nearly 11,000 signatures with more being
Port Coquitlam mayor worried about China's reaction to Meng Wanzhou court case
Port Coquitlam's mayor says Canada needs to have a more balanced relationship with China.
9 deaths reported on board migrant trains since Monday; Railways says most had underlying conditions
While a few deaths on board the non-air conditioned trains were also reported earlier after they were launched on May 1 to ferry migrant labourers to their home states, the Railways on Wednesday said most of the deceased had pre-existing health conditions.
Sam Asghari Spills On The Way He And Britney Spears Stayed Close While Quarantining Apart
Sam Asghari is gushing about Britney Spears. The boyfriend/trainer to the superstar chatted with Jason Kennedy during an Instagram Live for "In The Room" and spilled on how the couple stayed connected despite quarantining apart. According to Asghari, Spears had just returned from a trip to home to Louisiana when the coronavirus became a pandemic…
‘Abide by HC direction on migrant crisis’
Medchal collective seeks State govt’s intervention to ensure their safe travel
SEZAD keeps project deadlines while ensuring COVID-19 safety
While taking all precautionary measures to combat coronavirus, the Special Economic Zone Authority at Duqm (SEZAD) has also implemented its plan to complete the infrastructure projects for the zone, particularly Duqm Port, according to Yahya bin Said Al Jabri, SEZAD Board Chairman.
Ontario to make long-term care announcement after 'horrific' military report
TORONTO — Premier Doug Ford is set to make an announcement related to long-term care today, a day after a military report revealed allegations about five homes that the premier has called "horrific.
Miller to ride for official Ducati MotoGP team in 2021
Australian Jack Miller will step up to Ducati's main MotoGP team next season with an option on 2022, the Italian manufacturer said on Wednesday.
Motorcycling: Miller to ride for official Ducati MotoGP team in 2021
Australian Jack Miller will step up to Ducati's main MotoGP team next season with an option on 2022, the Italian manufacturer said on Wednesday.
Forex Today: sentiment tosses and turns
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US Air Force Has Failed to Address Racial Disparities in Military Justice System - Watchdog
A new report from a military law watchdog group has found that the US Air Force (USAF) has been engaging in a multi-year effort to cover up its abysmal record of racial...
Why always him? Mario Balotelli goes missing at Brescia as training returns
Why always him? Mario Balotelli goes missing at Brescia as training returns
14.75 Lakh Migrants Register As UP Plans To Employ Them In Industrial Units
With 25 lakh people returning to Uttar Pradesh during the coronavirus lockdown, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday directed officials to complete the skill-mapping of migrant labourers in 15 days and get a survey conducted to employ them in MSMEs and industrial units, officials said.
K'taka seeks Centre's nod to reopen places of worship from 1 June
K'taka seeks Centre's nod to reopen places of worship from 1 June. The standard operating procedure is likely to be put in place, that needs to be followed at temples once opened for public.
Will launch statewide agitation if curbs on paddy cultivation stay: Former Haryana CM Bhupinder Singh Hooda
Hooda's warning has come a day after Haryana Chief Minister M L Khattar defended the recently launched Mera Pani, Meri Virasat scheme, aimed at crop diversification.
Assam Forest Minister visits Dehing Patkai, assures protection
GUWAHATI: The Assam government has categorically said that no harmful activity would be allowed to destroy the flora and fauna at Saleki proposed reserve forest, which is a part of the Dehing Patkai Elephant Reserve in Upper Assam.State environment a
SC seeks Centre's response on plea against restrictions on movement in NCR
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Tuesday sought the Centre's response on a plea highlighting restrictions, due to sealing of borders, on movement for permissible activities in the national capital...
New Zealand deputy PM breaks ranks to urge Ardern to lift Covid-19 lockdown
Political kingmaker Winston Peters says nation has been in lockdown for ‘too long’ and calls for immediate move to the lowest level of restrictions
Maharashtra government asks CID to re-investigate abetment of suicide case against Republic TV's Arnab Goswami
The Maharashtra government on Tuesday ordered reinvestigation by the CID into the suicide of a 53-year-old interior designer and his mother, allegedly over non-payment of dues by TV journalist Arnab Goswami and two others.
Delhi confidential: Sound Of Silence
Former Maharashtra chief minister and senior BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday reeled out figures of the financial aid given by the Centre to the state, and accused the state government of not utilising the money.
Malaysians in Singapore can return to attend funerals: Minister
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysians in Singapore can return to attend the funerals of their immediate family members without having to undergo the mandatory 14-day quarantine period as it is considered an emergency, said Malaysian Senior Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob yesterday. He said...
Why Rivers went tough on errant hotels —Wike
Chukwudi Akasike and Sampson Itode, Port Harcourt Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has explained why the state shut down hotels in the state. Wike spoke on Tuesday when executive members of th...
Nasrallah mocks Gantz: He has experience with disappointment in Lebanon - Middle East
Hezbollah leader says Israel is "a racist state" that will "disappear".
Karnataka set for reboot, but Covid rise a worry
The spike in Covid-19 positive cases over the last few days has become a cause for concern for Karnataka which is preparing to exit the lockdown and restart all economic activities.
Will give houses, shops to migrant workers, pay their GST: UP govt
Through the migrant commission, the government would provide returning workers social security, insurance and training during which they will be provided an internship allowance.
Cancellations continue, blame it on low passenger load factor
Officials said the Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi handled around 277 flights on Tuesday, 100 short of its estimated figure.
Arunachal govt equipped to handle possible spike in COVID-19 cases as more people return: Khandu
Around 6,000 have returned to the state so far.
MLA irked over delay in shifting COVID-19 case
The Alleged delay in shifting COVID-19 positive cases lodged in a quarantine facility irked a legislator in Manipur who also drew the chief minister’s attention to the issue on Wednesday.
FIBA publishes guidelines for restart of basketball activities
World basketball governing body FIBA has published recommendations on returning to basketball for national federations, in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Pay up and we will extend Brexit transition, EU tells Boris Johnson
The bloc's chief negotiator Michel Barnier said an extension could be agreed - at a price
Education, Medical Unions Issue Elaborate Conditions For School Reopening
Education and Medical unions have issued elaborate conditions for the reopening of schools...
Government mulling on online teaching for PUC
Mysore/Mysuru: In a significant move in taking online education to all levels of higher education, the State Government on Tuesday resolved to continue with the system as a new normal in higher education. Chief Minister B.S.Yediyurappa at a review meeting of the Higher Education Department at Bengaluru yesterday directed officials to extend the current online...
Obaseki celebrates Chief Edwin Clark at 93 - The Nation
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has felicitated with elder statesman, Niger Delta Leader, and former Minister of Information,..
‘Congress-ruled states did it first’: BJP’s no holds barred attack after Rahul Gandhi says lockdown failed
Lockdown in India: Rahul Gandhi has said that the purpose of lockdown has failed in India as he referred to the spike in Coronavirus cases in the last few days.
Rice cultivation: Revoke ban or face agitation, Congress tells Haryana govt.
Desist from experiments with farming and farmers during pandemic, it says
Global stocks rise as lockdown measures ease further
Stock markets rose on Wednesday as more easing of coronavirus lockdowns created a positive buzz on trading floors, analysts said.
Panel defers decision on green pass to LG Polymers
EAC to wait for suo moto action by NGT, cases being heard in High Court and NHRC on gas leak accident
Govt. warns schools still not teaching Kannada
Every student studying in State must learn the language: Suresh Kumar
ASX to rise as Dow, S&P advance
Australian shares are set to open higher with the Dow retaking the 25,000 mark and the S&P 500 closing above 3000.
Boris says 'sorry for pain and anxiety' but won't add more about Cummings
The prime minister has denied that his chief adviser's actions have had an effect on the British public sticking to lockdown rules.
Prepare plan for screening of passengers when normal train services resume: Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath to officials
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday directed officials to prepare a work plan beforehand for screening of passengers when normal train services are restored in the country. He
Delhi LG Office employee tests positive for Covid-19: Sources
The LG Secretariat spreads to two parts, which includes the bungalow where around 40 officials works.The bungalow where staff members sit is being disinfected by authorities, sources said
Shops to buses: Telangana govt allows further relaxations to lockdown norms
KCR held separate meetings with ministers and officials on the COVID-19 situation and implementation of lockdown, among others and took decisions on several issues.State-run RTC buses have been exempted from night time curfew restrictions and will be allowed to ply to their destinations
B.C. sees 9 new COVID-19 cases, one death as officials watch for new cases amid Phase Two
Number of confirmed active cases is at 244, with 37 people in hospital
Why Buhari Will Not Intervene In Pantami And Dabiri-Erewa Face off —Odumakin
Recall that Dabiri-Erewa revealed in an interview how gunmen chased the commission’s staff from office on the orders of Pantami.
Elders, Rift MPs differ on how to reconcile Uhuru, Ruto
Myoot elders say fielding two presidential candidates will be detrimental to the community.
Federal Court says VicForests unlawfully logged rare possum habitat
In a landmark ruling Federal Court delivers scathing criticism of the way Victoria’s state logging agency manages the habitat of two rare marsupials.
New Finas chairman pledges to strengthen creative industry
KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 — The new chairman of the National Film Development Corporation Malaysia (Finas), Zakaria Abd Hamid, will meet stakeholders of the arts industry soon to discuss its direction and ways to strengthen development of the local creative industry. Zakaria said he is committed to...
Big Pharmacy Chains Also Fed the Opioid Epidemic, Court Filing Says
New details emerge in a lawsuit asserting that chains including CVS, Rite Aid and Walgreens sold millions of pills in small towns but rarely flagged suspicious orders to authorities.
Stranded overseas, Chinese vent anger on aviation regulator
The Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) has been flooded with tens of thousands of social media comments criticising it and the Chinese government for the small number of flight options to bring home the people stranded overseas.
BREAKING: Abducted MDC ladies atteds court at Parktown Hospital
Three MDC activists who were arrested for staging an illegal demonstration in Warren Park have appeared before a magistrate at a court session that was held at ...
Sen. Josh Hawley criticizes Google over deletion of certain comments critical toward China, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - Google says the deletions were accidental, but Hawley noted the company's prior actions to censor content for China.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Sen. Josh Hawley criticizes Google over deletion of certain comments critical toward China
Google says the deletions were accidental, but Hawley noted the company's prior actions to censor content for China.
Aya Hachem: Innocent law student, 19, 'gunned down in business dispute' court hears
Aya Hachem was out on a shopping trip in Blackburn when she was shot in the chest and died. Six people who were charged with the teenagers murder all appeared at court on Wednesday
Salford student Aya Hachem was shot dead following 'business dispute between rival tyre firms', court hears
The 19-year-old was an innocent passer-by in a drive-by shooting
Virginia man on FBI 'Most Wanted Terrorists' list indicted in federal court
A Virginia man who fled the United States eight years ago has been indicted for providing support to the al Shabab terrorist group in Somalia.
"Unprecedented move": Russia envoy to OSCE trying to interrupt Ukrainian speech on Crimea
Unfortunately, Ukraine's dialogue with Russia has turned into a monologue, a Ukrainian MP said earlier.
After 41 yrs, Centre set to redefine ‘migrant workers’
India News: Learning from the ongoing migrant crisis, the government is set to redefine 'migrant workers' after 41 years and plans to register them to enable acce
If an MP heckles in a virtual House of Commons, does it make a sound?
OTTAWA - Conservative MP Cathy McLeod tried gamely Wednesday to adhere to a long-standing parliamentary tradition, heckling her rivals across the aisle in t
Government to seek quicker delivery of broadband plan
The Minister for Communications has said he has asked his officials to examine the feasibility of accelerating the roll out of the National Broadband Plan.
COVID-19: Kogi finally joins the list as Nigeria records 389 cases — highest daily toll
Exactly three months after the index COVID-19 case in Nigeria, the country has had its highest daily toll ever, and with Kogi state recording its first two cases. An Italian
Oil halts rally near $34 on signs of Russia easing supply cuts
Moscow wants to scale back output curbs in line with the OPEC+ deal
FALSE: COVID-19 is bacteria, can be cured by aspirin
COVID-19 is caused by a virus. The Italian Medicines Agency also does not include aspirin in its list of drugs made available for COVID-19 patients.
Delhi: Thousands homeless after fire in shanties
NEW DELHI: Thousands of residents of a transit camp in Tughlaqabad in southeast Delhi were left homeless in the scorching heat after a major fire gutt.
Hospitals to face music for denying treatment to Covid patients
The District Magistrate on Monday issued an order stating that if any private hospital denies treatment to a Covid-19 patients then they will have to pay penalty as per the Epidemic Act (1897) without any prior notice. The decision was taken after the district administration received complaints
Mumbai finally restored to home delivery of liquor
One in two orders placed for home deliveries of alcohol in Maharashtra came from Mumbai this week.
Work begins to allow international students to return to NZ universities
Report from RNZ Director General of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield said today that work is underway to allow international students to return to New Zealand.
New register: Turnout may be low, unless you share money at centres – Prof Gyampo
Senior Lecturer at the Political Science Department of the University of Ghana, Professor Ransford Gyampo has projected a low turnout at various registration centers for the new voters’ register.
Boston-area zoos plan to reopen; virus cluster in Worcester
Two Boston-area zoos are planning to reopen, but with new safety protocols in place to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
Swarms of desert locusts threaten India's summer crops
An invasion by swarms of desert locusts has devastated crops in India's heartland, threatening an already vulnerable region that is struggling with the economic cost of coronavirus lockdown.
Swarms of desert locusts threaten India’s summer crops
NEW DELHI (AP) — An invasion by swarms of desert locusts has devastated crops in India's heartland, threatening an already vulnerable region that is struggling with the economic cost of...
Qureshi blames New Delhi for threatening regional peace amid India-China tensions
FM Qureshi urges India to behave responsibly in its border dispute with China
Nigerians lucky to have President like Buhari – Femi Adesina
The Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to President Muhammadu Buhari, Femi Adesina, has said that Nigerians are lucky to have a leader like the president. He made the statement while dismissing attempts to pitch him
Mexico's auto industry restart gathers steam as lockdown eases
Mexico's auto industry reopening picked up pace on Tuesday, with Fiat Chrysler and BMW AG joining peers in gradually dusting off operations even ...
Mexico's auto industry restart gathers steam, Ford still waiting
Mexico's auto industry reopening picked up pace on Tuesday, with Fiat Chrysler and BMW AG joining peers in gradually dusting off operations even ...
Thousands throng screening centre, UT arranges additional Shramik special train
Earlier only one train, with 1,600 passengers, was scheduled to depart from the city at 2 pm.
Federation reform hinges on keeping national cabinet
A plan by Scott Morrison to try and reform Federation may hinge on the state and territory leaders sticking with the national cabinet post-coronavirus.
Nation's first astronaut launch since 2011 still 'go for launch' despite weather concerns
Weather conditions threatening to scrub the nation’s first astronaut launch in nine years are improving, NASA said Tuesday.
Some employees miss working in air-conditioned spaces as central Canada sizzles
Natasha Burtenshaw-deVries lives in one of several apartments in a converted house in Brantford, Ont., that doesn't have central air conditioning.Her mom pu
Swarms of desert locusts threaten India's summer crops
An invasion by swarms of desert locusts has devastated crops in India's heartland, threatening an already vulnerable region that is struggling with the economic cost of coronavirus lockdown.
The Dortmund vs Bayern VAR mistake that gives Premier League's Project Restart a fresh problem
Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham may not be in title contention like Dortmund were but such an incident would no doubt be met with retrospective fury
Maharashtra Reports Over 2,000 New Cases For Ten Consecutive Days, State’s Covid-19 Tally Reaches 54,758
The total number of active cases in the state has increased to 36,004.
Homeschool organization says public schools are blocking parents from withdrawing kids
Parents in several states across the country are "shocked" at being told they can't withdraw their children from public school, the largest legal organization for homeschool families in the United States told Fox News.
Terrace House Cuts Current Season Following Hana Kimura's Death, Possibly Canceled
Terrace House has ended work on its current season following the tragic death of Hana Kimura who [...]
Valuation of Plus Two answer papers begins
Due safety precautions taken in view of COVID 19 pandemic
Analysis: Trump's Conspiratorial Cruelty and Impulsive Feuding is One of Joe Biden's Greatest 2020 Assets
Reality Check.
Paw-fect! Karnataka Police Gears up For Admission of 50 Dogs to Strengthen The Squad
Costing Rs 2.5 crore, a squad of 50 dogs will be inducted to strengthen the Karnataka Police force
How will the NHS test and trace system work and who will need to isolate
The government had hoped that their app to go alongwith the other elements would be ready to go and instead the system will rely on human beings carrying out the tracing
Ayushmann Khurrana Has The Cutest Reply To Mumbai Police’s ‘Gulabo Sitabo’ Inspired Meme
Bollywood actor Ayushmann Khurrana has replied to the COVID-19 meme inspired by his upcoming film, "Gulabo Sitabo", which has been shared by Mumbai Police.Mumbai Police on their official account t
‘India’s Australia Test series from Dec. 3’
The plan does not include any quarantine hub for the visitors, say host media reports
At least 40 killed in latest DR Congo massacre
At least 40 people were killed in the northeastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) in the latest grisly attack on civilians in the mountainous jungles near the Ugandan border.
The long march home
For the State, the migrant worker is at once an ‘asset’ as a source of fluid labour supply and a liability in terms of resource distribution away
Las Vegas ranks top 10 for solar energy, according to report
In Environment America Research & Policy Center’s seventh annual report on solar energy in major American cities, the city is ranked seventh in solar energy supply per capita and 10th in ...
Florida Police Use Krispy Kreme To Lure Black Bear Off City Streets
Officers for the Fort Myers Police Department said the doughnuts as well as some blueberry pie-scented spray in a trap did the trick.
Musk's SpaceX set for debut astronaut mission, renewing NASA's crewed launch program
Ending the US space agency's nine-year hiatus in human spaceflight.
India's Covid-19 tally crosses 1,50,000-mark, toll at 4,337
India's Covid-19 tally crosses 1,50,000-mark, toll at 4,337. According to the ministry's website, more than 70 per cent of the deaths are due to comorbidities.
Crude oil futures up 0.62%, WTI trades above $34 a barrel
In the futures market, crude oil for June delivery touched an intraday high of Rs 2,606 and an intraday low of Rs 2,544 per barrel on MCX.
Dangerous blood clots
NEW HAMPSHIRE, United States (AP) — First came a high fever, drenching sweats, and ...
Akufo-Addo government to complete 998 SHS facilities by end of July - Abronye DC
Bono Regional Chairman of the ruling New Patriotic Party, Kwame Baffoe (Abronye DC) says as part of measures by his parties government to close the gap in the infrastructure deficit of the nations senior high school system, a total of 998 educational facilities are set to be completed across the country by July this year.
Pogba and Rashford will be available when Premier League resumes, says Man United manager Solskjaer
The Frenchmans has missed the majority of the campaign with an ongoing ankle injury, while Rashford suffered a double stress fracture in January.
Hong Kong high school students go back to class
Hundreds of secondary schools open their doors for senior students, the first classes in the state sector since late January
Chang Wah to double QFN leadframe capacity in 2020
Leadframe specialist Chang Wah Technology (CWTC) has disclosed plans to expand production capacity for QFN (quad flat no-lead) leadframes at its factory sites in China and Taiwan this year.
Sporton busy fulfilling orders for inspecting 5G sub-6GHz chips, handsets
Taiwan-based Sporton International has been busy fulfilling orders from MediaTek for testing and certifying its 5G sub-6 GHz mobile SoCs as well as orders from Chinese handset vendors for inspecting their 5G smartphones to help them win approvals from international verification organizations, according to industry sources.
Volkswagen in final talks to seal biggest M&A deals in Chinese EV sector
The deals would make Volkswagen the latest foreign automaker to increase ownership in China since the government started to relax ownership rules in 2018 here with Germany's BMW AG quick to take control of its main local venture
BREAKING John Lewis names the 13 stores that will reopen to the public in June
We'll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures and video on this breaking news story.
Developing story: Senator Omanga faces Jubilee disciplinary committee
Ruling Party pumps up the pressure on rebel legislators with Nominated Senator Omanga appearing before a disciplinary committe
There Are 3 Things We Have to Do to Get People Wearing Masks
Persuasion works better than compulsion.
Hundreds held as HK police use pepper pellets to disperse protest
Hong Kong police have fired pepper pellets to disperse protesters as hundreds of people gathered in the centre of the financial hub to oppose a controversial bill on China's national anthem and a planned move by Beijing to impose a national security law on the semi-autonomous territory.
Niagara County announces four new Covid-19 deaths
Niagara County on Wednesday announced four additional deaths due to the coronavirus. The county, which surpassed 1,000 cases over the Mem...
Scandal-Plagued Ex-Governor Sues Putin Over Sacking
MOSCOW (AFP) — A former governor of a Russian region is challenging his dismissal by President Vladimir Putin at the
Confident that COVID-19 vaccine will be available by next year, says Harvard Professor
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Officers sacked in US after black man dies as policeman kneels on neck
Four police officers in Minneapolis were sacked Tuesday as a video showing one of them kneeling on the neck of a handcuffed black man who later died sparked street protests in the midwestern US city.
Kent RO withdraws ad, apologises for depicting helps as Covid-19 carriers
The ad, featuring Hema Malini and her daughter Esha Deol as campaigners, drew heavy criticism on social media
Hong Kong police arrest hundreds and fire pepper pellets amid fresh unrest
The latest clashes come as MPs debate a bill to criminalise insulting China's national anthem.
Gujarat's Covid-19 count breaches 15,000-mark, Ahmedabad records over 11k cases
The death toll in the state also rose to 938 after 23 more fatalities were reported since Tuesday.The total number of recoveries in the state now stands at 7,547
Rijksmuseum given unique painting to remember virus victims
Amsterdam's Rijksmuseum will display a famous 16th-century painting donated to commemorate victims of the coronavirus when it re-opens next week, almost three months after closing its doors, the museum ...
Fresh swarms of locusts reach Rajasthan; situation likely to worsen
Locust swarms may continue arriving for four more months, but they may not lead to a food crisis, believe officials
US-Canada Team Locates Fuselage of Lost Military Helicopter, Crew Remains
TORONTO (Sputnik) - A joint US-Canadian recovery team has located the remains of Canadian crew members and a piece of the fuselage from a military helicopter lost in...
Rijksmuseum given unique painting to remember virus victims
AMSTERDAM, May 28 — Amsterdam's Rijksmuseum will display a famous 16th-century painting donated to commemorate victims of the coronavirus when it re-opens next week, almost three months after closing its doors, the museum said yesterday. The 1587 painting by Flemish master Bartholomeus Spranger...
Pelosi: George Floyd death is 'a crime'
Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) on Wednesday called the death of an unarmed African American man in Minneapolis a crime and vowed that Congress will examine new federal strategies for preventing
Discounts are widening the audience for private jets
The industry is reeling from a lack of business travellers. That means significant discounts for people who otherwise might not consider private aviation.
What will happen to “hotspots” when South Africa moves to level 3
Health Minister Zweli Mkhize has clarified the government’s decision around the relaxation of lockdown restrictions and the classification of “hotspots”.
CM KCR calls for austerity measures
Pointing out that the income from transport, registration and other departments was not something to write about, CM KCR said the State will have to make do with whatever meagre income it was generating
New Poll Shows Only Half Of Americans Would Get A Covid-19 Vaccine Once Available
Would you get a coronavirus vaccine? Only half of Americans answer yes.
Canadian soldiers witness 'deeply disturbing' scenes in seniors' residences: PM
OTTAWA: Canadian soldiers helping to manage the coronavirus outbreak in seniors' residences have witnessed some "deeply disturbing" scenes, Prime ...
Man arrested over deadly 2019 fire at Japan’s Kyoto Animation
TOKYO, May 27 — A Japanese man suspected of killing 36 people and injuring dozens in an arson attack at an animation studio last July was arrested today after spending 10 months in hospital for treatment. Police had issued an arrest warrant for Shinji Aoba at the time of the fire but had been...
Robert Jenrick says the Government will NOT review lockdown fines issued to people travelling for childcare reasons less than 24 hours after Matt Hancock said he would consider it in wake of Dominic Cummings row
Robert Jenrick today confirmed the Government will not review lockdown fines issued to parents travelling for childcare reasons.
Cockpit voice recorder of crashed PIA plane yet to be found
Father of slain pilot says he trusts no probe body, only Imran Khan.
Chinese team summits Everest amid bid to remeasure peak
The ascent, reported by Chinese state media, comes after both China and Nepal canceled the spring climbing season on the mountain that straddles their border.
Chinese team summits Everest amid bid to remeasure peak
A Chinese survey team on Wednesday became the first and perhaps only group to climb Mt. Everest this year, part of a project to remeasure the exact height of the world's tallest mountain.
Chinese team summits Everest amid bid to remeasure peak
BEIJING — A Chinese survey team on Wednesday became the first and perhaps only group to climb Mt. Everest this year, part of a project to remeasure the exact height of the world’s tallest mountain.
Kathy Griffin Suggests Donald Trump Should Get Injected With A Syringe Filled With Nothing But Air And Is In Hot Water Again!
Kathy Griffin is in hot water for the same reason once again! As you may know, the comedian was infamously involved in a scandal involving a severed
Man arrested over deadly 2019 fire at Japanese animation studio
TOKYO: Japanese police on Wednesday (May 27) arrested the man suspected of killing 36 people at Kyoto Animation last July after he had spent 10 ...
Emily Maitlis 'echoes feelings of millions' in latest Newsnight monologue
'He made those who struggled to keep to the rules feel like fools, and has allowed many more to assume they can now flout them.'
Vicar tells of disappointment as Government confirms no lockdown fine review
The Rev Martin Poole raised the issue at the daily Downing Street press conference.
Vicar tells of disappointment as Government confirms no lockdown fine review
The Rev Martin Poole raised the issue at the daily Downing Street press conference.
Mnangagwa told to form a GNU by Zanu-PF stalwart
Former Cabinet minister Tshinga Dube has called on Emmerson Mnangagwa to form a government of national unity with the opposition to end the country's challenges...
Government furlough scheme now covers 8.4 million workers
At least 8.4 million workers are now covered by the government's furlough scheme, up from eight million a week earlier, the Treasury has confirmed. It comes as one million UK businesses have claimed £15 billion from the Government's Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme to cover workers' wages.
Does Abbas realize his speech gave Israel responsibility for Judea and Samaria? - Opeds
A close reading of Abbas' latest diatribe has him turning over of the rule of Judea and Samaria to Israel. Is he aware of that gaffe? Op-ed.
Anti-porn filters BLOCK Dominic Cummings name from trending on Twitter as users turn to a variety of misspelt hashtags instead
Hashtags avoiding Dominic Cummings' surname have been popping up over Twitter as users try to get around anti-porn filters. Tweeters have used #cummimgs and #sackdom to share their thoughts.
Public telling police ‘If it’s OK for Cummings, it’s OK for us’ – commissioner
West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner David Jamieson said force intelligence reports show ‘push-back’ from the public.
Zoa Morani Donates Plasma For The Second Time & Aditya Thackeray Showers Praises On Her
Zoa Morani, who is the daughter of producer Karim Morani and known for her role in Shah Rukh Khan’s produced ‘Always Kabhi Kabhi’ has recently recovered from the coronavirus. The actress has
TCN MD removal threatens power reforms, $1.66bn foreign funding – Forum
The Nigerian Power Consumers Forum, NPCF, has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to immediately direct a reversal of removal
Public telling police ‘If it’s OK for Cummings, it’s OK for us’ – commissioner
West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner David Jamieson said force intelligence reports show ‘push-back’ from the public.
Police commissioner says lockdown breakers are using Dominic Cummings as an excuse
West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner David Jamieson says it's 'almost impossible' for officers to do their job
Lack of Protective Gear & Staff Uncovered in Quebec's Care Homes – Report
Quebec's ombudsperson has already announced the launch of an “impartial and independent” investigation into the way the COVID-19 crisis is being handled at elderly...
Police register case against building owner and contractor after woman’s death
Tuesday’s rains claim the life of motorist who died when the branch of a tree fell on her
Source of infection for Australia’s youngest virus fatality a mystery
A 30-year-old Queensland man found dead by his partner in their home is Australia's latest and youngest coronavirus fatality.
Illicit-drug deaths up in B.C. and remain highest in Canada: chief coroner
VANCOUVER - British Columbia's overdose deaths spiked in March and April reaching the same heights recorded over a year earlier.The BC Coroners Service says
Sunny Hostin says Amy Klobuchar as VP is a 'nonstarter' for black community
"The View" co-host Sunny Hostin indicated on Wednesday that choosing Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., as his running mate wouldn't help former Vice President Joe Biden with African Americans.
Unorganised workers likely to be brought under special package
‘Govt. largesse has given a boost to the morale of those hit by lockdown’
France says resumed Brexit talks going badly
PARIS (Reuters) - French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian said on Wednesday that Brexit talks, which have resumed following an interruption caused by the coronavirus crisis, were not going well.
Military has located wreckage of helicopter and remains in Mediterranean
OTTAWA — The Canadian Armed Forces says it has located the remains of some of the military members who died last month when the helicopter they were in crashed in the Mediterranean.
TIPEDI cautions NASS against interference in IMC audit
Transparency in Petroleum Exploration and Development Initiative, TIPEDI, has asked NASS, not to interfere with the work of NDDC-IMC.
Pubs and restaurants could reopen NEXT MONTH as Boris Johnson says roadmap is moving 'faster than previously thought' and orders review of the six-foot rule
Boris Johnson tonight told MPs he hopes to allow watering holes and restaurants to re-open earlier than July 4 - the date which has been set down in the government's roadmap out of lockdown.
Sophie Turner and Joe Jonas mask up for beach walk amid pregnancy rumours
The pair enjoyed a stroll with their dog in tow.
Why The Mumbai Police Order Under Section 144 CRPC Is Problematic
A scrutiny of the order suggests that it suffers from serious legal and constitutional infirmities.
Former Union minister Suresh Prabhu helps local boy return home from France
Soon after the lockdown in France, the internship was called off, and so was the stipend that the two boys were receiving. “It was frustrating and difficult in the beginning. Our parents were worried and we had no help, plus the lockdown kept extending.
Kishwar Desai | Everybody needs a Whitsun holiday while UK ponders visa rule changes
As the weeks have gone by, the Prime Minister Boris Johnson looks less and less in charge
The Dutch PM Did Not Visit His Dying Mother to Obey Lockdown Restrictions
Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte was unable to visit his mother in the weeks leading up to her death due to coronavirus restrictions, but he did stay with her on her final night, his spokesman told CNN Tuesday. Rutte announced Monday that his mother, 96-year-old Mieke Rutte-Dilling, had passed away on May 13.
Contact tracing system launched amid mounting Tory anger over Cummings
It will see people with Covid-19 having their contacts traced in a bid to cut off routes of transmission for the virus and control local flare-ups.
Contact tracing system launched amid mounting Tory anger over Cummings
It will see people with Covid-19 having their contacts traced in a bid to cut off routes of transmission for the virus and control local flare-ups.
Bill Clinton denies having affair with Jeffrey Epstein's alleged 'madam'
The former US President is alleged to have been 'getting it on' with Ghislaine Maxwell in a new book. A spokesman for Clinton has branded the claim "a total lie"
No screams please: Japanese amusement parks prepare to reopen
No screaming on the rollercoaster, socially distant spooks in the haunted house and please refrain from high-fiving your favorite superhero: welcome to Japanese amusement parks in the coronavirus era. As Japan's fun fairs slowly reopen, a group of park operators have released joint guidelines on how to operate safely under…
Lufthansa's $15b rescue hits surprise hurdle as board rejects EU conditions
Lufthansa's German government bailout was thrown into doubt after the airline's supervisory board refused to accept the conditions attached by Brussels.
Lufthansa's $15b rescue hits surprise hurdle as board rejects EU conditions
Lufthansa's German government bailout was thrown into doubt after the airline's supervisory board refused to accept the conditions attached by Brussels.
Lufthansa's $15b rescue hits surprise hurdle as board rejects EU conditions
Lufthansa's German government bailout was thrown into doubt after the airline's supervisory board refused to accept the conditions attached by Brussels.
COVID-19: WHO can’t dictate to us, says FG
Olorunnimbe Mamora, minister of state for health, says the World Health Organisation cannot dictate to Nigeria on the steps to take in the fight against COVID-19. On Monday, WHO had
Nepal delays discussion in parliament to amend constitution for updating map
Nepal delays discussion in parliament to amend constitution for updating map. The government had registered the amendment proposal in Parliament on May 22 after releasing the new political map of Nepal depicting Kalapani, Lipulekh and Limipiyadhura as its territories on May 18.
SAMRC: Apology to Health Dept has nothing to do with Gray’s comments
On Tuesday, the council released a statement apologising to the department, following a public row between the SAMRC's Glenda Gray and Health Minister Zweli Mkhize.
Bushland wins last-minute reprieve from developers
The Federal Court has ordered the developer of a planned housing estate in threatened woodland on the NSW South Coast to halt work.
Bushland wins last-minute reprieve from developers
The Federal Court has ordered the developer of a planned housing estate in threatened woodland on the NSW South Coast to halt work.
From the PMO to FM Nirmala Sitharaman, Khadi masks are in vogue during Covid-19
Khadi & Village Industries Commission has already sold 6.5 lakh masks since the time it started production in April. The masks are available in different variants for men and women.
China’s survey team summits Mt Everest to remeasure its height
According to China’s measurement the height of Mount Everest is 8844.43 meters which is four meters less than Nepal’s calculations, the state media reported.
China reports one new mainland COVID-19 case vs seven a day earlier
China reported 1 new confirmed coronavirus case in the mainland as of end-May 26, up from 7 a day earlier, the National Health Commission reported.
Nepal postpones scheduled discussion on constitutional amendment to update map
India News: The discussion to amend Nepal's constitution to update the country's map, earlier slated for Wednesday, now has been taken out of schedule. Nepal's Ho
Nepal postpones scheduled discussion on constitutional amendment to update map
Kathmandu: The discussion to amend Nepal's constitution to update the country's map, earlier slated for Wednesday, now has been taken out of schedule. Nepal's House of Representatives was scheduled...
Israeli president tells Australian PM: alleged abuser Malka Leifer will not ‘evade justice’
Vow comes after Jerusalem court ruled ex-teacher is mentally fit to stand trial and be extradited over 74 sexual assault charges
Netizens Identify China's 2nd Carrier Leaving Port From Online Images
A series of photos and videos uploaded on China's social media platforms have set Chinese internet abuzz as they were identified by Chinese military enthusiasts and...
Exclusive: How China used deception to mobilise troops at border with India in Ladakh
India Today TV has exclusive details of how China used subterfuge to up its presence and stun the Indian side on the Indo-China border in Ladakh.
US says Russia sent advanced fighters to aid mercenaries in Libya
The US military accused Russia of deploying fighter aircraft to Libya "repainted to camouflage" their origin in support of mercenaries fighting for eastern-based commander Khalifa Haftar's forces.
‘Although the battle against COVID-19 is uncertain, we will prevail!” – Lawrence Wong
‘Although the battle against COVID-19 is uncertain, we will prevail!” – Lawrence Wong
Health and Welfare ministries to take budget cuts - Inside Israel
Government expected to approve budget cuts across all ministries, to make room for additional ministries as per coalition agreements.
T.N. may go ahead with setting up Jaya memorial foundation
High Court has only made certain suggestions, says official
Canadian court deals blow to Huawei CFO
Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou lost a bid to have US extradition proceedings dismissed, after a ...
Canadian court deals blow to Huawei CFO
Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou lost a bid to have US extradition proceedings dismissed, after a ...
FO condemns commencement of construction at Babri Mosque site
The rising tide of religious bigotry in India is well-documented by human rights organizations
Muhyiddin vs Mukhriz (Mahathir): Experts weigh in on what this means for Bersatu... and Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 — Clashes within a political party and the fight for top spot are nothing unusual whenever it comes time for party elections. The same holds true for Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu). With one major difference. The personalities involved here have considerable...
Beware of opportunist China!
Beware of opportunist China!. 'It is time we Indians stop our internal bickering and present a united front to Chinese machinations,' advises Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).
Limerick man appears in US court on rhino horn charges
A 30-year-old Limerick man who was extradited to the United States to face allegations of trafficking endangered rhinoceros horns has appeared in court in Texas.
New Jersey Man Charged in Mask Price-Gouging Scheme
Federal prosecutors in New York Tuesday announced the arrest of a New Jersey used car salesman accused of participating in a $45 million scheme to resell respirator masks to the city of New York at wildly inflated prices.
NDDC accuses lawmakers of seeking N6.4b fake payment
The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) on Tuesday accused some federal lawmakers of demanding payment of N6.4 billion from ...
Michele Norsa Returns to Salvatore Ferragamo as Executive Deputy Chairman
Norsa helmed the Florence-based company for 10 years, exiting in 2016.
Huawei disappointed by a Canadian court ruling against CFO meng Wanzhou’s bid to avoid extradition
Following a Canadian court ruling that the case of senior Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou, who is fighting extradition to the United States, can go forw
Be ready for our surprise visit: Gujarat High Court
Justice J B Pardiwala and Justice Ilesh Vora ask Civil to be ready for a ‘surprise visit’ by them ‘so all controversies are put to rest’; State govt asked to fo
Morgan Stanley Tip Westfield Malls Best Set To Recover
Morgan Stanley analysts predict Scentre-owned Westfield will be among the best set shopping malls for recovery amidst the coronavirus pandemic.
Exclusive: Research finds concerning drop in U.S. colorectal cancer screenings and surgeries
Exclusive: Research finds concerning drop in U.S. colorectal cancer screenings and surgeries
Food prices in South Africa have spiked – particularly these items
Families in South Africa living on low incomes may be spending 30% more on food than they did two months ago, the Pietermaritzburg Economic Justice and Dignity Group (PEJDG) says.
JK Rowling publishes first chapters of new story online
J.K. Rowling is publishing a new story called “The Ickabog,” which will be free to read online to help entertain children and families stuck at home during the coronavirus pandemic.
Schools to start by June 15: Education dept explores virtual, physical learning
State edu dept explores virtual, physical learning; schools in red zones to stay shut
CAF to postpone 2021 AFCON to be in 2022
French Radio Monte Carlo unveiled the possibility of holding the 2021 African Cup of Nations in the summer of 2022 due to Coronavirus pandemic.
New Paper Finds Startling Number Of Asymptomatic Covid-19 Carriers
An unwitting study on a small ship headed out just as the pandemic was starting reveals some interesting realities about the coronavirus.
'Winning PL behind closed doors would be strange': Henderson
Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson says playing at an empty Anfield and winning the Premier League title with no fans present would be "pretty strange".
India facing its worst recession in current fiscal: Crisil
India's fourth recession since independence, the first since liberalisation and perhaps the worst to date, is here, Crisil said on Tuesday
Cummins backs IPL to replace a delayed World Cup
Due to begin in Australia in October, the T20 competition’s start is looking increasingly unlikely amid virus-related travel restrictions.
Uber Eats deliverers in Japan involved in accidents as demand surges
Uber Japan Co., which runs the Uber Eats service in Japan, said it will further raise awareness about traffic safety among its delivery workers.
Facilitate movement of doctors, paramedical staff: IGP directs police
Inspector General of Police, Kashmir, Vijay Kumar on Tuesday directed district police chief of Kashmir to facilitate the movement of doctors, medical
NDC boycotts IPAC meeting at EC
Reports reaching DGN Online indicate that the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) this morning boycotted the InterParty Advisory Committee (IPAC) meeting at the Electoral Commission (EC).
Online education must supplement, not replace, physical sites of learning
We have long ignored the vital role public educational institutions play as exemplary sites of social inclusion and relative equality. In Indian conditions, this role is arguably even more important than the scholastic role.
Use of cloud collaboration tools surges and so do attacks
Some industries have seen increases in cloud-related threat events rise as much as 1,350% since the COVID-19 crisis began.
Research finds concerning drop in U.S. colorectal cancer screenings and surgeries
New diagnoses of one of the deadliest cancers fell by one-third in March and April as U.S. physicians and patients halted appointments and screenings during the COVID-19 outbreak.
[BREAKING] FBI: US Naval Base Terror Shooting Only Has One Shooter, No One Else
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) now throws the assumption that there were two suspects behind the Naval Air Station Corpus Christi Shooting. The agency confirms that only one shooter was behind the incident.
Gastonia venue operator wants clarification regarding reopening for event spaces
A venue operator in Gastonia wants clarification from North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper regarding the reopening of event spaces in the state.
Mets’ Marcus Stroman: 2020 MLB season ‘not looking promising’
Mets pitcher Marcus Stroman is losing hope that baseball will be back this summer. “This season is not looking promising,” Stroman tweeted Tuesday after the players union was left disappointed by
Karnataka mandates week-long institutional quarantine for passengers from 7 states
A week-long institutional quarantine will have to be undergone by passengers arriving by domestic flights in Karnataka from seven particular states, including Maharashtra, Delhi and Tamil Nadu, where COVID-19 cases are high, the state government has said.
Caution grows in ruling coalition about September start to school year
The revised system had been proposed to allow students to make up for delays in their tuition caused by prolonged school closures during the virus crisis.
Preview: A Youth Dialogue with ECB’s Lagarde on the COVID-19 response
The European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde’s speech will be closely eyed ahead of the European Union (EU) Summit to reach an agreemen
Police warn of fake text bulletin
Beware of a fake bulletin about people going door to door to subdue residents and rob their homes under the pretence of distributing face masks, the police said yesterday. The false text message, purportedly from the police, claims the people mentioned in the bulletin say...
Blind man uses voice recognition software to create PPE
A blind man has been creating PPE by using voice recognition software with a 3D printer.
Nurse describes 'frightening' experience of contracting Covid-19
An NHS staff worker who has recovered from Covid-19 has returned to the frontline at Birmingham's Heartlands Hospital.
Japan police arrest man in Kyoto anime arson that killed 36 | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
TOKYO >> Japanese police on Wednesday arrested a suspect in the deadly arson at a Kyoto anime studio last year after he recovered enough from his own severe burns to respond to the police investigation.
After recovering from COVID-19, Zoa Morani donates blood plasma for the second time
Almost two months after recovering from coronavirus, Zoa Morani, daughter of renowned film producer Karim Morani, donated her blood plasma to help the patients who are currently battling the virus.
How govt is deploying drones to pursue locusts as swarms destroy swathes of crop
Drones, tractors and cars have been sent out to track the voracious pests and spray them with pesticides.Eight to 10 swarms, each measuring around a square kilometre are active in parts of Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh
Paramedics down to $2/hr
For paramedics stationed at 39 urban and rural communities around British Columbia, the days of being guaranteed more than just $2 per hour for on-call shifts will soon be over.
'I hope viewers are appalled': James Cromwell on ABC's Maralinga drama
The Oscar-nominated screen veteran and lifelong activist stars in Operation Buffalo, the new ABC series set during the ‘50s Maralinga nuclear tests.
'I hope viewers are appalled': James Cromwell on ABC's Maralinga drama
The Oscar-nominated screen veteran and lifelong activist stars in Operation Buffalo, the new ABC series set during the ‘50s Maralinga nuclear tests.
French parliament approves Covid-19 tracker as privacy watchdog gives green light
French lawmakers on Wednesday approved a government-backed cellphone app that will alert users if they have been in contact with a person infected by the coronavirus.
Suspect arrested over deadly arson attack at Japanese animation studio: Report
He is also accused of attempted murder over the injuries of 34 people, and possessing knives on the street without legitimate reasons, in violation of Japan's strict laws on weapons.
Ryanair calls on State to end ‘ineffective’ quarantine for overseas travellers
O’Leary says Republic should follow other EU countries and lift restriction from July 1st
Gunmen on motorcycles kill two Pakistani policemen in Islamabad
Attack reportedly claimed by Hizbul Ahrar, a splinter group of the Pakistani Taliban
Protests over death of black man in Minneapolis
Police in Minneapolis fired tear gas and bean bag rounds at crowds protesting the death of a black man who was held by officers on the ground while being handcuffed.
Police called to shut down party at disused industrial unit in Gorton
The revellers left the building after officers spoke with them
France halts hydroxychloroquine use for Covid-19 cases
PARIS, May 27 — French doctors are no longer allowed to use hydroxychloroquine to treat Covid-19 cases, according to new government rules today, after two French advisory bodies said the drug could pose serious health risks. Use of the drug, normally a treatment for rheumatoid arthritis and...
Businessman Hamilton Ndlovu Apologises For ‘Poor Taste’
Johannesburg businessman Thabiso Hamilton Ndlovu apologises to South Africa for his 'poor taste' after a video in which he was showing
Server PCB makers see bright shipment prospects for 3Q20
Server PCB specialists Tripod Technology, Gold Circuit Electronics (GCE) and Allied Circuit have seen clear order visibility through the end of July and are optimistic that their shipments for servers and networking equipment will remain robust throughout the third quarter, according to industry sources.
Bosses looking for ways to keep I'm A Celebrity on air this year
Travel and production in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic will be very difficult
Make it CM residence-cum-office, use a portion for memorial: Madras High Court on Jayalalithaa’s Chennai residence
The high court also stated that Deepa and Deepak Jayakumar are legal heirs to the property.
I want to be a security guard … what will my salary be?
The industry can be divided into two categories: those who need security and those who want it. Those who need it typically pay $15 per hour, while those who who want it pay between $17 - $23
IGNOU extends date of submitting assignments for term-end exams till 15 June, tests likely to be conducted in July
The student evaluation division of the university released a notice on 22 May (Friday) stating that the students can submit the assignments online for all Academic Programmes of IGNOU for the TEE, June 2020 till 15 June.
Low-income families are spending more on food since March, says report
Low-income families have increased their spending on food by more than 30% since March when the national Covid-19 lockdown began, writes Ground Up.
BREAKING: Court stops revocation of Ororo Marginal Field
The Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has restrained the Minister of Petroleum Resources and Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR)...
'This season Liverpool have been a machine' | Kylian Mbappe
Kylian Mbappe says he has been impressed with Liverpool's form in the Premier League this season,...
Police chiefs thank communities for adhering to lockdown rules
Police chiefs have thanked communities for their continued adherence to lockdown rules following the bank holiday weekend.
Despite Testing Negative For Covid-19, Odisha Man Forced to Quarantine in Car Because of Stigma
Patra who has been staying inside his car since May 21 will complete the quarantine today.
Need for immunization program to prevent future outbreaks cited
THE chairperson of the House committee on health on Wednesday reaffirmed her stand on mandatory immunization amid the COVID-19 pandemic as a way to prevent future outbreaks from happening.
Heroes on wheels
Every morning at 7.30 am when K Bharanidharan leaves for work, his mother goes over the whole rigmarole of social distancing while his father reminds him not to remove his mask and gloves during picku
Beyond Twiplomacy: Diplomacy and the Digital Fast Forward
The practice of diplomacy in the virtual space is geared towards amplifying foreign policy drives and messages and forms a vital and dynamic branch of strategic communication. Now, more than ever before, we are faced with the inexorable certainty of a digital future – a future that has already begun. As COVID-19 thrusts the world’s […]
Halfords to open 53 'Retail Lite' stores as it welcomes shoppers after 10 week lockdown
A number of Halfords stores have remained open during the coronavirus pandemic, however it's now stepping up services for those who need to physically pick up items
Lifting Premier League trophy in empty stadium would be 'strange', says Henderson
Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson says playing at an empty Anfield and winning the Premier League title with no fans present would be "pretty strange".
JK Rowling publishes first chapters of new story ‘The Ickabog’ online
The story will be free to read online to help entertain children and families stuck at home during the coronavirus pandemic
UPJEE Polytechnic 2020: Admit card for joint entrance test to be available from 8 July at jeecup.nic.in
The UPJEE (Polytechnic) 2020 for Group A will be held on 19 July from 9 am to noon.
WHO expects hydroxychloroquine safety findings by mid-June
ZURICH, May 26 (Reuters) - The World Health Organization (WHO) on Tuesday promised a swift review of data on hydroxychloroquine, probably by mid-June, after safety concerns prompted the group to suspend the malaria drug's use in a large trial on COVID-19 patients.
UPDATED: Court stops revocation of Ororo Marginal Field
The Federal High Court sitting in Lagos Wednesday restrained the Minister of Petroleum Resources and Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR)...
Research finds concerning drop in US colorectal cancer screenings and surgeries
SAN FRANCISCO: New diagnoses of one of the deadliest cancers fell by one-third in March and April as US physicians and patients halted ...
Hannity scolds Ozarks partygoers: 'Could be a disaster' for vulnerable Americans
Fox News's Sean Hannity ripped partygoers who flaunted social distancing guidelines at Missouri's Lake of the Ozarks over Memorial Day weekend, stating that "if they get the virus and then are in
Dundee United forward Lawrence Shankland reveals all on reported Sunderland interest last summer
Shankland was heavily linked with a move to Sunderland last summer
Buyers coming off the sidelines in Toronto housing market
Advice for those thinking about rejoining the fray: ‘Get out as soon as you can’
More than 3,600 stores are closing in 2020 as the retail apocalypse drags on. Here's the full list.
L Brands said Wednesday that it plans to close about 250 Victoria's Secret stores in the US and Canada in 2020.
Hard Rock Stadium's drive-in theater allows cars on the field (sorta)
Without the Miami Dolphins playing, the Hard Rock Stadium in in Miami Gardens, Florida, will open for drive-in movies.
Bank of Montreal profit sinks as more than $1.1-billion earmarked to cover potential loan losses
Profit for the three months ended April 30 was $689-million, or $1 per share, compared with $1.5-billion, or $2.26 per share, a year earlier
Gucci goes seasonless and declares 'clothes should have a longer life'
They'll ditch the five-show calendar and have just two a year instead.
As restaurants clash with popular delivery apps like Grubhub over fees, Google Maps is getting a new feature that makes it easier to order directly from local businesses, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - Google will start letting restaurants specify a preferred online ordering method in Google Maps listings as eateries grapple with delivery app fees.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
As restaurants clash with popular delivery apps like Grubhub over fees, Google Maps is getting a new feature that makes it easier to order directly from local businesses
Google will start letting restaurants specify a preferred online ordering method in Google Maps listings as eateries grapple with delivery app fees.
Isipingo supermarket fined during lockdown
Metro Police also removed more than three tons of stolen property.
Cummins backs IPL to replace a delayed T20 World Cup
The Indian Premier League could fill the void left by the Twenty20 World Cup if it is delayed by the coronavirus pandemic, Aussie cricketer Pat Cummins said Wednesday.
IPL would be a great fit if T20 World Cup postponement opens up a window, says Pat Cummins
Due to begin in Australia in October, the ICC men’s T20 World Cup is looking increasingly unlikely amid coronavirus-related travel restrictions.
Children’s Day: Lawan calls for domestication of Child Rights Act
Sunday Aborisade, Abuja President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has felicitated with Nigerian children on the occasion of the 2020 Children
Primavera Sound 2021: Tame Impala, Iggy Pop, Napalm Death and more confirmed
Barcelona's Primavera Sound 2021 announces the names of the artists who'll play at next June's festival
How passenger numbers collapsed at Stansted Airport in lockdown
Passenger numbers at Stansted Airport collapsed by more than 99 per cent in the first full month of the lockdown, new figures reveal.
Hong Kong police fire pepper ball rounds at protesters, arrest 300 people
HONG KONG: Hong Kong riot police fired pepper pellets to disperse protesters in the heart of the global financial centre on Wednesday (May 27) and ...
Exclusive: Research finds concerning drop in U.S. colorectal cancer screenings and surgeries
(Reuters) - New diagnoses of one of the deadliest cancers fell by one-third in March and April as U.S. physicians and patients halted appointments and screenings during the COVID-19 outbreak.
Lifting Premier League trophy in empty stadium would be 'strange', says Henderson
‘Whenever fans are allowed back into the stadium, I am sure we will have some sort of celebration together.’
What John Lewis has said about Bristol store as some branches set to reopen
There will be a number of strict social distancing measures in place
Over 1,300 teachers engaged in Dharmapuri and Harur
A total of 1,306 teachers and accompanying staff were engaged for the evaluation of answer scripts at four evaluation centres in Dharmapuri and Harur. In the view of COVID-19 pandemic, the number of e
Groups 'of up to 30 people' spotted meeting up on Plymouth Hoe
Groups of 10 or 12 people are photographed sitting in the sunshine as the lockdown crumbles
Cricket: Cummins backs IPL to replace a delayed World Cup
The Indian Premier League could fill the void left by the Twenty20 World Cup if it is delayed by the coronavirus pandemic, Aussie cricketer Pat ...
SpaceX on cusp of launching astronauts, back on home turf
With bad weather threatening a delay, two NASA astronauts suited up for the launch of a SpaceX rocket ship Wednesday on a history-making flight to the International Space Station that was seen as a giant ...
Police arrested a Bay Area woman who they say posted racist notes on the homes of Asian Americans
The notes suggested that those not native to the US leave the country immediately.
There’s a Bull Case for Delta in a Bear Market
Although the airline industry is getting pummeled, DAL stock looks to be the best poised to turn around among the major carriers.
READERS’ LETTERS: ‘UK Government is treating us as fools’
Sir, – I am dismayed by the behaviour of Dominic Cummings.
Ben Foden’s wife slams ‘Una-worshipping fanatics’ sending abuse in her DMs
She hit back at trolls in her DMs.
EXCLUSIVE: Benny the Butcher on Rappers Going Broke Trying to Compete with Each Other
Part #17: Benny the Butcher on His Friend Ending Up in Wheelchair After Jewelry AmbushPart #1: Benny the Butcher: I Think Shady Regrets Not Signing...
Putin pushes war history and patriotism in schools as he continues his campaign to militarize Russian youth
New amendments to the education law also include a provision that would let Putin extend his rule until 2036.
'The Last Dance,' 'The Walking Dead' and Cable's Top 2019-20 Performers
Cable ratings were down overall in 2019-20, but there were a number of bright spots.
Putin pushes war history and patriotism in schools as he continues his campaign to militarize Russian youth, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - captionA boy with a machine gun during celebrations marking Day of the Russian Airborne Troops, on August 2, 2019.sourceRoman PimenovTASS via Getty Images Last week, Russian President Vladimir Putin submitted…. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Coffee quality likely to drop as farmers struggle to offload unsold harvest
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The quality of coffee from a lot of farmers will likely be compromised as many who failed to get buyers to take their produce decided to heap it in their homes. This is according to the Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA) managing director Emmanuel Ilamulemye, who spoke during an …
Putin pushes war history and patriotism in schools as he continues his campaign to militarize Russian youth
President Vladimir Putin is looking to change Russia’s education curriculum to include war history and patriotism, as part of his effort to militarize Russia’s youth.
Twitter has been on a roll but edit feature still elusive
The much-requested and much-awaited edit button for Twitter is still not arriving anytime soon (or maybe at all) but that doesn’t mean that the social media platform is taking it easy. In fact, the…
Police arrested a Bay Area woman who they say posted racist notes on the homes of Asian Americans, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - The notes suggested that those not native to the US leave the country immediately.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Photos of crowds at Disney World’s shopping center show how difficult social distancing might be once the theme park reopens
Disney World is still temporarily closed, but that isn’t stopping die-hard fans from visiting the theme park’s recently-reopened shopping center.
Test and trace trial 'failure' as two-thirds taking part didn't fully co-operate
Sheffield Community Contact Tracers admitted they had found it “difficult” to get people to cooperate after they were contacted by Covid-19 contact tracers, with the majority NHS or social care workers
The Lawrence Arms Have Announced Their First Album In Six Years
Chicago trio The Lawrence Arms have confirmed details of album number seven, Skeleton Coast.
Biden calls for DOJ Civil Rights Division to investigate George Floyd's death
Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden on Wednesday called on the Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division to investigate the death of George Floyd, the unarmed black man who was
The 20 car models with the most 2019 surplus inventory still left over unsold, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - The Dodge Grand Caravan tops the list of the most-unsold car with 66.3% of its inventory still in stock.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
The 20 car models with the most 2019 surplus inventory still left over unsold
The Dodge Grand Caravan tops the list of the most-unsold car with 66.3% of its inventory still in stock.
FBR to facilitate businessmen in tax matters
Budget proposals sent by the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) would be given due consideration and they would be helpful in finalising the federal budget for 2020-21, said Federal Boa
After Sending Migrants Back To Their Home, Sonu Sood Is Winning Hearts On Twitter With His Hilarious Replies
After being appreciated for sending migrant workers to their homes, Bollywood actor Sonu Sood shows his humorous side with his hilarious replies to his fans on Twitter.
Billie Eilish Takes Control of Her Body Image in Powerful Short Film
The fan-praised film first premiered during the Miami stop of Eilish's Where Do We Go? World Tour.
Postmedia to lay off about 40 employees after unions reject salary cuts
TORONTO — Postmedia Network Canada Corp. says it will lay off about 40 employees after a number of its unions did not approve a temporary salary reduction to help reduce costs amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Facebook reportedly had evidence that its algorithms were dividing people, but top executives killed or weakened proposed solutions, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - Despite internal research finding that Facebook's platform encouraged polarization, Mark Zuckerberg and other execs nixed proposals to fix things.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Facebook reportedly had evidence that its algorithms were dividing people, but top executives killed or weakened proposed solutions
Despite internal research finding that Facebook's platform encouraged polarization, Mark Zuckerberg and other execs nixed proposals to fix things.
Unity is a Good Thing, but Unity in Subjection?
Naked coercion, as India was experiencing, is an expensive affair for the rulers. Even for them it is a painful and nerve-shaking ordeal, and they know well that ultimately it weakens their foundations. It exposes continually the real character of their rule, both to the people coerced and the world at large.
Woman wins $127,000 jackpot using money from making face masks
May 27 (UPI) -- An Oregon woman who took up sewing face masks when she was laid off due to the COVID-19 pandemic said the money from her efforts scored her a $127,000 lottery jackpot.
Twenty-six held over migrant lorry tragedy in Britain
Police in Belgium and France have arrested 26 suspected people smugglers over the deaths of 39 Vietnamese migrants in a refrigerated truck in Britain last year.
Used car sales recover after COVID-19 lockdowns
Many wholesalers either weren’t trading-in cars, or were making low offers amid market uncertainty, but the used market is now showing signs of recovery.
S.C. police officers face disciplinary action over use of force after video surfaces
Three North Charleston police officers are facing disciplinary actions following an investigation involving the use of force during an encounter with a man which was captured on video.
Man left with fractured skull after fight breaks out at Lichfield Walkabout bar
Police have released a picture of a man they want to speak to in connection with the incident
Arsenal Women FC fined 50,000 pounds in discrimination case
LONDON: Arsenal Women FC have been fined 50,000 pounds (US$61,100.00) by the Football Association after being found guilty of discrimination ...
Nevada joins lawsuit over fuel efficiency
Nevada and a coalition of nearly two dozen other states Wednesday sued the Trump administration over a federal rule that rolls back vehicle emissions standards.
Walking with my baby; an eclectic ‘MixTape’; and taking people back to the ballgame
Stories from Harvard faculty, students, and staff about work and life in the pandemic.
Migrant Workers – Not Sympathies, But Redressal By Govt Needed
What we see in India today - deplorable condition of migrant workers & families who are crumbling of fatigue, fighting hunger & struggling to make ends meet
Hawley: Twitter Should Lose Tech Legal Immunity for Editorializing Speech
Josh Hawley sent a letter to Twitter, questioning why they should continue to receive legal immunity when they editorialize Trump's tweets.
The Rally Continues, Now Thanks To Small-Caps (Technically Speaking For 5/27)
The EU and Japan have announced major stimulus programs. While existing home sales have dropped sharply, new home sales are surprisingly resilient. The markets
Quibi Adds AirPlay TV Casting for iPhone Apps
Quibi users on Android phones will get Chromecast capability next month
Chelsea boss Frank Lampard has a tricky situation to attend to before the Premier League kick-off
Chelsea boss Frank Lampard has a tricky situation to attend to before the Premier League kick-off
Bill Ackman dumps investments in Berkshire Hathaway, Blackstone
The billionaire investor said volatility might create better opportunities to deploy capital on higher-returning investments than Warren Buffett's company.
Quibi Finally Adds Airplay Streaming Support for TV Viewing
Quibi just got a fraction more watchable for iPhone users who will now be able to cast the app onto their TV through Quibi Airplay streaming support.
Players still wary as EPL returns to full-squad training
Twenty clubs have received clearance for players to work together as a squad as restrictions are eased across England.
Players still wary as EPL returns to full-squad training
Twenty clubs have received clearance for players to work together as a squad as restrictions are eased across England.
Players still wary as EPL returns to full-squad training
Twenty clubs have received clearance for players to work together as a squad as restrictions are eased across England.
Iceland cuts food waste 23% in two years as it commits to a 50% cut by 2030
A year after the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs in the UK called on businesses to ‘step up to the plate’ and drive forward plans to cut food waste, the supermarket Iceland has announced food waste reductions of almost 2,500 tonnes, a decrease of 23.2% over the last two years, in its first public food waste report.
Indian firm launching 5G satellite constellations to provide high-speed internet amid delayed trials
Government-sanctioned 5G trials in India, which were scheduled for this year, have reportedly been postponed by a year because of the coronavirus situation. As of now, India seems to have missed its seat in the global 5G wagon of 2020, which is being led by South Korea, China, the US, and the UK respectively.
Ben Roberts-Smith defamation case delayed as Fairfax lawyers seek to introduce new evidence
Commonwealth again raises national security concerns – prompting judge to express frustration
Mariental man admits shooting, denies murder
A MARIENTAL resident claimed in the Windhoek High Court yesterday that the fatal shooting of a woman at the Hardap region town near the end of 2017 had been an accident.
Ship workers may suffer PTSD, Alexis warns
Jamaica should brace for a large-scale mental-health fallout among returning cruise ship crew members after being stranded on the high seas for weeks, Dr Shane Alexis, the People’s National Party’s junior health spokesman, has warned. Alexis, who...
FX Weekly: Calling For Chinese Help
The FANG+ stocks trade is getting crowded as the index is trading back to pre-COVID-19 highs. The recovery will take longer than governments expect due to socia
Plane crash: 19 bodies of Pakistan International Airlines plane crash victims forcibly taken
Relatives did not even let the authorities conduct DNA tests to identify charred bodies
VMLY&R India wins the digital mandate for Colgate-Palmolive
The agency will encompass digital campaign planning, creative thinking, as well as social listening
SBI cuts fixed deposit rates by 40 bps; check out new rates
The new rates on retail term deposits are applicable from May 27, according to data available on the bank's website
Covid-19: 792 new cases detected in Delhi, total shoots to 15,257
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHWF) reported 1,51,767 as the total number of cases in the country with 4,337 deaths.
Fire Dept says to coordinate with MOH, Immigration Dept for disinfection ops at detention centres
KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 — The Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) is waiting for coordination from the Ministry of Health (MOH) and the Immigration Department to conduct public sanitation and disinfection at Immigration detention centres which recorded Covid-19 positive cases. Its director-general...
Food trucks may be the perfect solution to feed customers’ nostalgia for dining out as the future of the restaurant industry remains uncertain
Coronavirus is changing everything, including how we eat, and the impact on the food industry can’t be overstated. During the first 22 days of March alone, the restaurant industry saw a $25 billion loss in revenue. That number soared to $80 billion in April, but concern goes beyond sobering statistics.
Food trucks may be the perfect solution to feed customers' nostalgia for dining out as the future of the restaurant industry remains uncertain, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - Mobility is now a necessity to reach patrons at home and in parks and open spaces, says Ross Resnick, CEO of food truck company Roaming Hunger.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
So-called honour killing of teen girl brings outcry in Iran
The so-called honour killing of a 14-year-old Iranian girl by her father, who reportedly used a farming sickle to behead her as she slept, has prompted a nationwide outcry.
7,376 calls handled by UWI COVID-19 call centre
The Ministry of Health and Wellness is reporting that the coronavirus (COVID-19) call centre at the University of the West Indies (UWI) handled a total of 7,376 calls during its first month of operations from April 6 to May 6. Of the total calls,...
7,376 calls handed by UWI COVID-19 call centre
The Ministry of Health and Wellness is reporting that the coronavirus (COVID-19) call centre at the University of the West Indies (UWI) handled a total of 7,376 calls during its first month of operations from April 6 to May 6. Of the total calls,...
UPDATED: Mother who 'drowned baby' remanded at LASUTH
An Igbosere Magistrates' Court in Lagos yesterday sent for psychiatric evaluation a nursing mother, Oluwafunmilayo Adisa, suspected of killing her baby.
Judge rules property fund to pay costs of dispute over warehouse access
Case concerned access to property on Long Mile Road
KSA lifts ban on private-sector workplace attendance
Riyadh – Mubasher: The Saudi Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development has lifted the ban on workplace attendance in the private sector after the GCC nation’s coronavirus (COVID-19) tally recorded 78,541. In addition, government employees …
No End Term Exams For Current, Previous Semesters: KU
The Kashmir University will not conduct the end-term examinations for the current and previous semesters this year and would promote the students based on continuous internal assessment
Kent RO takes down controversial ad, apologises for depicting maids in derogatory manner
The ad, featuring Hema Malini and her daughter Esha Deol as campaigners, drew heavy criticism on social media.
Larry Kramer, who pushed the world to respond to the AIDS epidemic in the 1980s, has died of pneumonia at 84, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - Galvanized by the AIDS epidemic that swept the United States in the 1980s, Kramer founded the Gay Men's Health Crisis and ACT UP.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Dogs make morale-boosting visit to seals used to being on show
The Cornish Seal Sanctuary has also been playing music to keep its residents happy.
The police officer who knelt on George Floyd’s neck has been involved in shootings and was the subject of 10 different complaints
Two of the officers involved in the arrest of George Floyd both have a history of violent incidents.
Kalaeloa church fire being investigated as arson | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
Honolulu police launched an arson investigation involving an early morning church fire in Kalaeloa that investigators determined as intentionally set.
Chennai a ticking time bomb, more tests must to defuse it
The panel of medical experts advising the Tamil Nadu government on Tuesday pushed for ramping up testing to identify Covid-19 infections in the early
500-bedded pediatric hospital at Bemina misses 3 deadlines in 6 years
After missing three consecutive deadlines in the past six years, the 500-bedded Pediatric hospital in Srinagar’s Bemina area is still awaiting its
MVA govt: Differences in perception but ‘no cracks’
Though the Uddhav Thackeray government is stable for now and BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis has gone overboard in his criticism of the MVA leadership, there is no denying the different perceptions.
Industrial land ready in Maharashtra for business operations: Subash Desai
The Maharashtra government has kept ready 40,000 acres of industrial land along with all amenities, including road connectivity, for companies to come in and start their business operations, State In
COVID-19: 5 more test positive in M’laya
Five more persons, including three women tested positive for COVID-19 in Meghalaya, taking the total of active COVID-19 cases to seven in the state, health official said on Wednesday.
Row over naming Bengaluru city's flyover after Veer Savarkar
Leader of Opposition and Former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah termed the move to name the flyover after Savarkar as an insult to freedom fighters from Karnataka's soil and urged Yediyurappa to drop it and instead name it after a freedom fighter from the state.
Righting the Wrong: Jordanian Parliamentarians Back Their King, Call to End Peace with Israel
Jordanian parliamentarians say all options are on the table, including the cancellation of the historic pact, if Israel goes ahead with its decision to extend its...
Congress cannot pass the buck in Maharashtra: Fadnavis after RaGa remarks
Fadnavis said that speculative statements like the Opposition trying to destabilise the Sena-led government are wrong.
‘Complete desilting before water release’
THANJAVURAgriculture Production Commissioner and Principal Secretary, Agriculture, Gagandeep Singh Bedi, has directed the Public Works Department officials to complete the desilting works taken up und
Row over naming Bengaluru city’s flyover after Veer Savarkar
Congress said naming of the bridge after Savarkar was taken, despite opposition, and questioned Savarkar's contribution to Karnataka and Bengaluru. The Congress and other opposition parties had earlier vehemently opposed the move to confer Bharat Ratna on Savarkar, posthumously.
Congress cannot pass the buck in Maharashtra: Fadnavis after Rahul Gandhi's remarks
Fadnavis said that speculative statements like the Opposition trying to destabilise the Sena-led government are wrong.
Kejriwal is asking the People of Delhi to get Treated in Private Hospitals: Manoj Tiwari -
BJP President and MP Manoj Tiwari have accused Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal of cheating the people of Delhi. He
Our state needs to improve COVID spending transparency to increase public trust
Transparency and accurate information are needed to maintain trust in states' virus response programs. Gov. Jay Inslee must proactively disclose more details of Washington's COVID-19 spending.
'Suicides, snakebites, electrocution': Chhattisgarh lists reasons for Covid-19 patients' death
The state, which sees spurt in cases for the last 5 days, says it has 'zero Covid-19 casualty'.
Letters to the Editor — May 28, 2020
Nehruvian ideologyAs a tribute to Jawaharlal Nehru on his death anniversary, the article, “Continue India’s tryst with Nehruvian ideology” (Editorial page, May 27) has showered lavish praise on indepe
Minister accepts Isle of Dogs housing development 'was unlawful'
Conservative party donor Richard Desmond avoided a £40m bill due to timing of the deal.
Serie A's Bologna face quarantine threat with potential positive virus case
Serie A club Bologna announced on Wednesday a member of their coaching staff might have tested positive for coronavirus which could lead to quarantine.
Man gets Federal Court’s nod to proceed with challenge of Selangor’s Shariah law criminalising unnatural sex
KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 — The Federal Court recently decided that it will proceed to hear a man’s constitutional challenge over a Selangor state law that makes it a Shariah offence to have unnatural sex, with the man’s legal challenge specifically on whether the Selangor state legislative...
Foundation stone laid for DPIN
Foundation stone for Development of Pilgrimage Infrustructure in Nagaland (DPIN) was laid under PRASAD Scheme at Molungkimong village on May 16 by advisor of Tourism, Art and Culture, Khehovi Yepthomi along with minister for Higher Education, Technical Education and Tribal Affairs, Temjen Imna Along.
Chaos at airports continue as flights resume
Around 630 flights were cancelled on Monday while on Tuesday 80 flights were cancelled at Delhi alone.
In Top Court Petition, Congress Seeks Nationwide Plan For Migrants
A nationwide list should be prepared on urgent basis "to identity and accurately tally the total number of migrant labourers who continue to be stranded" amid coronavirus lockdown, the Congress said today in a petition filed in the Supreme Court.
Delhi High Court directs Centre, AAP to present steps taken to tackle COVID-19 cases
The bench observed that a person, whose family or friend is found COVID-19 positive, they should be able to call the helplines to not only report such occurrence, but to also seek medical guidance and assistance, if hospitalisation is necessary keeping in view of the condition of the patient.
Apple reopens doors to nearly 100 US stores
Apple plans to reopen around 100 of its stores in the US by the end ...
Chaos at airports continue as flights resume
Around 630 flights were cancelled on Monday while on Tuesday 80 flights were cancelled at Delhi alone.
Congress Asks Government To "Take Nation Into Confidence" On Situation In Ladakh
The Congress on Wednesday said the standoff between the armies of India and China is a matter of serious national concern and urged the government to take the country into confidence and address the concerns of people.
Reality check on finding new export markets: China's demand dwarfs the rest
Do you stop supplying half of your Shiraz to China because the government says we need to "diversify"? You can't give up that business to pursue wine sales in teetotal India or Indonesia.
Reality check on finding new export markets: China's demand dwarfs the rest
Do you stop supplying half of your Shiraz to China because the government says we need to "diversify"? You can't give up that business to pursue wine sales in teetotal India or Indonesia.
Navy admiral submits results of probe on virus-infected ship
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Navy's top admiral on Wednesday received the results of an internal investigation into the spread of the coronavirus aboard the USS Theodore Roosevelt and the firing...
Algeria court rejects detained journalist's bail plea
A court in Algeria on Wednesday rejected a bail plea by a prominent journalist detained since late March, a prisoner support group said.
Navy admiral submits results of probe on virus-infected ship
The Navy's top admiral on Wednesday received the results of an internal investigation into the spread of the coronavirus aboard the USS Theodore Roosevelt and the firing of the aircraft carrier's skipper in April. The report is not expected to be made public until decisions are made about potentially
Jerry Nadler in 2004: ‘Paper ballots are extremely susceptible to fraud’
If President Trump is seeking a high-ranking Democrat to side with him against mail-in election ballots – in a bid to build bipartisan opposition to the idea in Congress -- he could try contacting U.S. Rep. Jerrold Nadler.
Doctor moves Supreme Court on quarantine for health staff
New Delhi: A doctor has questioned in the Supreme Court the Centre's new Standard Operating Procedure for front line COVID-19 healthcare workers by which it has ended the 14-day mandatory quarantine...
Stormy Weather May Delay SpaceX’s Historic Launch
SpaceX and NASA may have to scrub their historic launch to the International Space Station this afternoon because of bad weather.
Heatwave: Weatherman sounds ‘stay home’ alert in Telangana
the practice of staying home will be beneficial not just to combat the Covid-19 pandemic but to avoid the scorching sun, which is getting all the more fierce across the State as summer peaks.
Pangolin rescued from Odisha quarantine centre to undergo COVID-19 test
Pangolin rescued from Odisha quarantine centre to undergo COVID-19 test. The swab samples of the pangolin has been collected for the coronavirus test
Faith community made huge contribution in fighting COVID-19 - Ramaphosa
The president on Tuesday evening said religious institutions had suffered greatly during the lockdown.
Bokaro reports 2 new Covid cases
Two new positive cases of Coronavirus infection have been found in Bokaro district, they have returned from Mumbai, informed Mukesh Kumar Deputy Commissioner Bokaro on Tuesday. Aged about 40 years, both are residents of Nawadih block, were admitted at COVID Hospital at Bokaro General Hospital
Panel submits report to end decades-long seniority dispute of KAS officers
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NHL restart plan makes dollars and sense
There remain as many questions as answers as the NHL unveiled its return-to-play plan Tuesday, but give the league credit: Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, a road map is in place.
CNN's Lemon: Twitter Should Make Label on Trump's Tweets 'Bigger,' Remove Tweets about Scarborough
On Tuesday's "CNN Tonight," host Don Lemon stated that Twitter is "letting the president use their platform to drag us all right into the mud, letting him | Clips
One lakh people completed quarantine period in Odisha; Death toll at 7
As many as 1 lakh people, mostly migrant workers returning from other states, have completed their quarantine period in Odisha, which continues
Oil crosses $35 on signs of improving demand - The Nation Nigeria
OIL prices rose on Tuesday, supported by growing confidence that producers are following through on commitments to cut supplies and as fuel demand picks....
‘My mum said, “Why are the police arresting you? You must have done something”: the scandal behind TV's new Windrush drama
The BBC’s Sitting in Limbo tells howAnthony Bryan was sacked, arrested and threatened with deportation. The reporter who broke the story talks to his family and friends about their years of misery
Nottingham Forest, Leeds United and West Brom set to learn major EFL update today
Today's EFL members meeting is expected to be followed by an official statement from chief Rick Parry.
A Rugby World Cup style tournament is being proposed for Ireland and UK
The former CEO of the Rugby Football Union has submitted plans for a World Cup style competition ...
EU Aims to Back Struggling South With Fiscal Shock and Awe
The European Commission unveiled an unprecedented stimulus plan to tackle the worst recession in living memory and underwrite struggling Italy’s membership of the 27-nation bloc.
Recess Guardians seek to engage students with Active 8 program
As Recess Guardians have created boxes full of fun for the whole family
12 Injured After Mob Resorts to Stone Pelting in Odisha; Fed Up With Lockdown Measures
At least 12 police personnel and a journalist were injured when a mob indulged in stone-pelting in the steel city of Rourkela on Tuesday, demanding
Pangolin rescued from Odisha quarantine centre to undergo COVID-19 test
The Centre for Wildlife Health in Bhubaneswar was contacted to facilitate the process, she said adding that efforts are on to ascertain how the pangolin found its way into the quarantine centre.
Video of toddler trying to wake up dead mother at railway station in Bihar goes viral
Yet another heart-wrenching incident of a migrant dying on train comes to light in India
Two-thirds of businessmen say cyber crime could occur more during Covid-19 than before: Survey
The CrowdStrike Work Security Index has said that there was a 100x increase in Covid-19 themed malicious files between February and March.A total of 4,048 senior decision-makers in India, Australia, F
Las Vegas casino reopening ‘major milestone’ for city, industry
While not all properties in the state will take advantage of the initial opening date, several operators said they’re excited to open their doors to guests.
Varadkar defends picnic with friends at Phoenix Park
The Taoiseach's department said Varadkar was acting “in line with public health guidance” while enjoying the sun on Sunday in the Phoenix Park in Dublin. Varadkar and his partner have been staying at Stewards Lodge on the nearby Farmleigh Estate, the Irish government’s official guesthouse...
Chrungoo meets J&K LG, presented memorandum
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Worry of repercussions
The boss of one of the two Canadians imprisoned in China says he doesn't want the People's Republic to subject them to repercussions because today's court ruling went against its wishes.
Brexit: Fishing deal now ‘very difficult’ to achieve, UK’s chief negotiator David Frost tells MPs
Britain “might not” reach agreement with the European Union on post-Brexit fishing access before the June negotiation deadline, MPs have heard.
Novavax aims to make 1 billion COVID-19 vaccine doses after buying plant
The U.S. company said on Wednesday it would buy Czech Republic-based Praha Vaccines, a unit of India's Cyrus Poonawalla Group, which also owns Serum Institute, for $167 million in cash. Novavax is one of several companies in the race to develop a vaccine for COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel
Protesters mass in Hong Kong as anthem law is debated
AP Hong Kong Thousands of protesters shouted pro-democracy slogans and insults at police in Hong Kong on Wednesday as lawmakers debated a bill criminalisi
‘Chance of locust attack in Tamil Nadu remote’
Despite a ‘remote chance’ of a locust swarm attacking the State, Tamil Nadu government officials have planned a five-point strategy to handle the situation, should the menace touch its borders.Asked a
Matawalle urges parents to educate children
Governor .Bello Mohammed Matawalle of Zamfara state has urged parents and guardians in the state to use available resources and
Ryan "not obsessed" with leadership amid Green Party challenge
Eamon Ryan has said he will be happy to work with Catherine Martin if she takes his leadership of...
Covid-19: Kashmir reports two more deaths; J&K toll 26
Two more people have died due to novel coronavirus in Kashmir Valley, officials said on Wednesday. These fatalities take the death toll due to the disease
Football: Favre safe in his job despite Bayern loss, says Dortmund CEO
Borussia Dortmund coach Lucien Favre received the backing of club CEO Hans-Joachim Watzke on Wednesday, a day after their Bundesliga title hopes ...
Favre safe in his job despite Bayern loss, says Dortmund CEO
BERLIN: Borussia Dortmund coach Lucien Favre received the backing of club CEO Hans-Joachim Watzke on Wednesday, a day after their Bundesliga title ...
CMHC sees declines in home prices, sales, starts that will linger to end of 2022
CMHC said average housing prices could fall anywhere from nine to 18 per cent in its forecast
Received 1,337 Trains Carrying Migrants From Various States: UP Government
Gorakhpur has become the first district in the country to receive more than 200 trains, by which over 2 lakh migrant workers have returned, amid the ongoing COVID-19 induced lockdown.
Malawi virus cases and suspects flee isolation sites after repatriation from South Africa
More than 400 repatriated Malawians, including a handful of COVID-19 patients, on Wednesday fled quarantine and isolation sites in the city of Blantyre, a local health official said.
Ondo: Worship centres to open Friday - The Nation Nigeria
Ondo State Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, has ordered worship centres to resumed activities tomorrow (Friday).The religious activitie, according...
CMHC sees declines in home prices, sales, starts that will linger to end of 2022
Canada's housing sector will see a retreat in prices, sales and building in the months ahead and likely won't see a return to pre-pandemic levels until at least the end of 2022, said Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. in an outlook released Wednesday.
Padawans Train to Become Jedi in New Star Wars: Jedi Temple Challenge Trailer
Ahmed Best will host a new Star Wars game show as a Jedi Master who trains the next generation of Force users.
Dana White confirms Henry Cejudo retired, Petr Yan vs. Jose Aldo targeted for vacant bantamweight title
According to the UFC president, bantamweight champ Henry Cejudo is done fighting, and former featherweight champ Jose Aldo and Petr Yan will get the first shot at the vacant belt.
Costa Rica Is Now The First Central American Country To Legalize Same-Sex Marriage
On Tuesday, Costa Rica became the first country in Central America to legalize same-sex marriage, Reuters reported. The journey to marriage equality in Costa Rica has been a long one. After decades ...
It is India's hour to shine, but will it?
If India manages to overcome its long-pending issues around multiple approvals, licenses, permits, an overload of documentation and reporting, then India has a chance to leave an indelible mark on global trade in the coming decade.
Four US police officers fired after death of unarmed black man
A video of a handcuffed black man dying while a Minneapolis officer knelt on his neck for more than five minutes sparked a fresh furor in the US over police treatment of African Americans Tuesday.
Hyderabad-based firm develops Favipiravir bulk drug
Hyderabad-based Raghava Life Sciences (RLS) said it has developed Favipiravir bulk drug (active pharmaceutical ingredient).
Rand falls as Sino-US friction dents risk appetite
At 0645 GMT, the rand traded at 17.4900 per US dollar, 0.45% weaker than its previous close.
Supreme Court Denies Petition to Hear California Voting Rights Act Challenge
The Supreme Court refused to hear a constitutional challenge to the California Voting Rights Act over its requirement that some local governments hold district rather than at-large elections.
Twitter Users Clamoring For Cancelation Of Activist Shaun King
Shaun King has garnered a reputation for himself in recent years as an activist in racial politics. He's received a lot of criticism for his
Report: Afghanistan to Free 900 Taliban Terrorists This Week
Afghanistan's government is set to release 900 Taliban terrorists by Tuesday in response to a recent ceasefire ordered by the jihadis.
Hong Kong high school students go back to class
Hong Kong public high school students began attending classes on Wednesday, part of a phased reopening after the financial hub successfully tackled its coronavirus outbreak. Hundreds of secondar...
Stone railing on historic bridge makes way for drainage channel
A large chunk of the stone railing on the bridge connecting the Moti Darwaza of the Golconda Fort to MD Lines has been brought down by the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation officials to create a
No locusts danger to Tamilnadu: Govt
The Tamilnadu government today said locusts which have invaded northern parts of India are unlikely to enter the State and the situation is being monitored continuously. Continue Reading →
Telangana HC asks govt to ramp up testing, submit report
"Not testing in large numbers is almost like inviting the Trojan horse. Why is the Telangana government under testing? Financial constraints cannot be cited as a reason as human lives are most important," the bench noted.
Woman sacked after viral video of her calling police on black man
A woman who reported a black man to the police after he asked her to put her dog on a lead in New York's Central Park has been fired from her job and had her dog taken away.
Former Head Of Russia's Chuvashia Sues Putin Over Dismissal
In an unprecedented move, the former head of the Russian region of Chuvashia, Mikhail Ignatyev, has filed a lawsuit against President Vladimir Putin challenging a presidential decree that removed him from office in January.
Veteran journalist Tom Krause remembered as 'force of nature' by industry peers
Media industry figures from around the country have heaped praise on veteran journalist Tom Krause, who passed away on Tuesday.
Veteran journalist Tom Krause remembered as 'force of nature' by industry peers
Media industry figures from around the country have heaped praise on veteran journalist Tom Krause, who passed away on Tuesday.
'Children have been traumatised by Philippines abusive drugs war'
Thousands of children in the Philippines have suffered psychological distress, bullying and worsening poverty as a result of President Rodrigo..
Nordstrom Needs to Bring Back What Made it Special
Nordstrom announced that it is closing its three Jeffrey stores. If you own Nordstrom stock that’s a good thing. Here’s why.
Xiaomi Will Stop Making 4G Smartphones By The End Of 2020
Xiaomi will stop making 4G smartphones by the end of 2020. This is something the company’s CEO confirmed in a recent interview. Lei Jun was interviewed by
AUD/USD plummets to session lows, further below 0.6600 mark
The AUD/USD pair extended its sharp intraday pullback from the highest level since mid-March and dropped to fresh session lows, below the 0.6600 mark
USD/CAD recovers early lost ground, turns neutral around 1.3770-75 region
The USD/CAD pair has managed to rebound around 40 pips from daily swing lows and was last seen trading nearly unchanged for the day, comfortably above
Bangladesh reports 22 new virus deaths, caseload tops 38,000
Bangladesh has registered 22 new fatalities from the novel coronavirus in a daily count, bringing the death toll to 544.
The Apprentice contestant company’s adverts banned for Covid-19 cure claims
Revival Shots, founded by Daniel Elahi, has been reprimanded by the Advertising Standards Authority.
The Apprentice contestant company’s adverts banned for Covid-19 cure claims
Revival Shots, founded by Daniel Elahi, has been reprimanded by the Advertising Standards Authority.
Donald Trump Continues Pressing 'Psycho Joe Scarborough' About 'Cold Case'
President Donald Trump continued tweeting about the conspiracy theory surrounding Joe Scarborough and the death of one of his interns.
Exclusive: Nepal Foreign Minister Gyawali confident new map will pass parliament test, India keeps a close eye
Nepal's parliament could not vote today on the new map released by its government recently. In an exclusive chat, Nepal Foreign Minister Gyawali told India Today's Geeta Mohan that parliament will pass the bill soon.
Rising tide: On return of protests in Hong Kong
China’s effort to tighten grip on Hong Kong with tough laws may not help its cause
Murder, Arson, and Hundreds of Charges: Cops Wade Into Canuck Towing War
What started out as simple rivalry between tow companies devolved into a full-scale conflict that boasted every ingredient of organized crime: guns, drugs, money, intimidation, arson, and murder.
In a first, drone used to clear locust swarms in Chomu
India News: In a first, the state agriculture department is using a drone to clear locusts in the state. The first batch of tailor-made drones given by the Union
Lorenzo Amoruso in Rangers silence breaker as he warns Celtic the SPFL will be after them
The former Rangers captain insists every team wanted to beat his side in 1998 and believes it will be the same for the Hoops next season.
SAA administrators see reasonable chance of rescuing the airline
The administrators of South Africa’s bankrupt state-owned airline said they see a “reasonable prospect of rescuing” it.
Parties wrangle over final year University exams
While BJP-backed ABVP is in favour of exams in July, Sena minister Uday Samant wrote to UGC for cancellation, angering the Governor
Los Angeles Domestic Violence Hotline Calls Double Since Shutdown
California was one of the earliest locations to shut down, and Los Angeles County now reports that calls to the county’s domestic violence hotline have more than doubled since the virus hit.
Mt. Everest to be remeasured
The ascent, reported by Chinese state media, comes after both China and Nepal canceled the spring climbing season on the mountain
Experience with GST holds valuable lessons for One Nation One Ration Card
If done well, One Nation, One Ration Card, could lay the foundation of a truly national and portable benefits system that includes other welfare programmes like LPG subsidy and social pensions.
Vicar tells of disappointment as Government confirms no lockdown fine review
The Rev Martin Poole raised the issue at the daily Downing Street press conference.
Halfords to reopen 53 stores to cope with cycling demand and car repairs
The high street retailer has been allowed to trade throughout lockdown, but chose to close stores to the public to protect staff.
Shops reopening 'vital in battle to save Midlands towns'
The reopening of shops has been welcomed by West Midlands Mayor Andy Street, who said it was "vital" for town and city centres.
Think Tanks Need To Take COVID-19 As An Opportunity To Evolve
A need exists for challenging the status quo and integrating socially distant interaction more deeply into their work culture.
Man booked for sedition for online comment on Yogi Adityanath
Police said that Anup Singh has been booked under IPC sections 124-A (sedition), 500 (defamation), 188 (disobedience to order duly promulgated by public servant) and section 66 of the Information Technology Act.
Maharashtra government asks CID to re-investigate suicide abetment case against Arnab Goswami
Home Minister Anil Deshmukh announced the investigation into the deaths of 53-year-old interior designer Anvay Naik and his mother Kumud Naik in 2018.
Boris Johnson's sister Rachel says Dominic Cummings should admit he 'messed up'
Rachel Johnson said the country would be able to move on if Mr Cummings apologised for his behaviour
Virgin Atlantic suitors narrow with clock ticking on rescue
Ailing airline in need of emergency funding.
Bike-sharing services get commuters to drive less
When bike-sharing services open in cities, more people start to commute by bicycle and take public transit, new research shows.
Halfords to reopen 53 stores to cope with cycling demand and car repairs
The high street retailer has been allowed to trade throughout lockdown, but chose to close stores to the public to protect staff.
Newsnight's Emily Maitlis issues blistering attack on government over Dominic Cummings row
The BBC host summed up the 'fury, contempt and anguish' expressed by the public over Boris Johnson's top aide, saying the country is shocked that the Prime Minister can't see that Mr Cummings broke the rules
Halfords to reopen 53 stores to cope with cycling demand and car repairs
The high street retailer has been allowed to trade throughout lockdown, but chose to close stores to the public to protect staff.
Tory councillor calls on Dominic Cummings to apologise for lockdown journey
Bill Binks has been unable to travel down to south-west England to see his family after his daughter-in-law died of cancer
John Lewis reveals first stores to reopen doors on June 15
The retailer said it will reopen two stores on Monday June 15, followed by a further 11 sites on Thursday June 18.
John Lewis reveals first stores to reopen doors on June 15
The retailer said it will reopen two stores on Monday June 15, followed by a further 11 sites on Thursday June 18.
John Lewis reveals first stores to reopen doors on June 15
The retailer said it will reopen two stores on Monday June 15, followed by a further 11 sites on Thursday June 18.
Apple will reopen 100 stores in the U.S. this week
Apple is reopening 100 more retail stores in the United States this week that it was forced to close because of the coronavirus, though customers won't be able to enter many of them just yet.
Viral Video: UP Farmer Plays DJ Music To Scare Away Locusts!
LUCKNOW: At least five states in India including Rajasthan, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh are currently facing threat of crop destruction due to massive locust attack. As the
McDonald's, Primark, IKEA and Poundland among major chains making announcements ahead of June 15
Including McDonald's Drive Thru branches and Primark stores
UK government hopeful to get go-ahead for schools reopening: PM's spokesman
LONDON (Reuters) - Britain’s government hopes it will get the go-ahead from scientists to proceed with the return of some pupils to schools on June 1 and be able to work on ways to increase social contact, Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s spokesman said.
State may take liberal stance on quarantine cost of NoRKs
This may put to rest the political row triggered by the Opposition over COVID-19 containment
As lockdown eases, this Hyderabad techie is on a mission to find migrant workers their livelihood
Over the last week, Daga has reached out to several manufacturing units through his friends and relatives and connected them to workers, providing urgent employment to close to 700 workers
Progressives Show How Shallow the #MeToo Movement Is
When it comes to sexual assault accusations against Republicans, as we saw with Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh, Democrats insisted we believe all women. But now that presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden is being accused by former staffer Tara Reade of sexually assaulting her in the early 90s, the attitude appears to be quite different.
SpaceX to add sunshades to all future Starlink satellites
SpaceX has decided to add sunshades to future Starlink satellites to reduce their impact on astronomy, having opted for constellation-wide implementation of the reflective hardware.
The Man Behind the Throne: Why Dominic Cummings is so Indispensable to Boris Johnson
Dominic Cummings has refused to resign after admitting breaching the government’s own lockdown rules twice to drive 260 miles to County Durham. But why has the Prime...
The Man Behind the Throne: Why Dominic Cummings is so Indispensable to Boris Johnson
Dominic Cummings has refused to resign after admitting breaching the government’s own lockdown rules twice to drive 260 miles to County Durham. But why has the Prime...
48,000 students sign up for Leaving Certificate calculated grades system
Registration for the system closes at 10pm on Thursday
Local lockdowns ‘a recipe for chaos,’ says Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham
The Health Secretary has suggested restrictions could be tightened in individual areas.
BBC says Emily Maitlis speech on Cummings 'did not meet impartiality standards'
Emily Maitlis opened the Newsnight show by saying the Prime Minister's chief adviser, Dominic Cummings, had "broken the rules" and "the country can see that, and it's shocked the Government cannot"
Local lockdowns ‘a recipe for chaos,’ says Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham
The Health Secretary has suggested restrictions could be tightened in individual areas.
Karnataka Likely To Open Religious Places From 1 June, Has Sought Centre’s Nod
Religious sites have been shut across the country since 24 March with the announcement of lockdown.
Virus acute in 5% patients with respiratory illness
Mortality rate in TS at 2.82% as against 2.86% nationally, expert committee tells CM
BBC Replaces 'Biased' Maitlis Over Dominic Cummings Rant
The BBC has admitted that it broke impartiality rules by broadcasting a biased monologue on the supposed scandal surrounding Dominic Cummings
Video shows patients lying on sidewalks
CM thanks BJP for exposing deficiencies at GTB Hospital
Karnataka to have a state health registry, pilot project from Chikkaballapura
'A first of its kind initiative 'State Health Register' will be a robust and standardized health repository of all citizens,' Karnataka’s Medical Education Minister K.Sudhakar said in a statement.
Like Scindia, Rae Bareli Congress MLA Aditi Singh Too Removes ‘Congress’ From Her Twitter Bio
Just before switching over to the BJP, Scindia had also dropped INC from his profile on social media.
Creating health infrastructure in slums crucial in rebuilding Mumbai: Awhad
Minister asks BDA to share list of concessions required for facilitating redevelopment
Aid delivery systems under scrutiny
One of the lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic is the need to strengthen delivery systems to ensure that benefits reach the needy and not the greedy, Prime Minister Andrew Holness disclosed today during a digital press conference.
Mamata slams Railways, its ‘politics’ of sending Shramik trains without informing state govt
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee alleged that the Railways on its own was sending 36 Shramik trains from Maharashtra, and her government had not been informed about it.
England's test and trace programme to launch on Thursday
LONDON (Reuters) - A COVID-19 test and trace service will start in England on Thursday to allow the loosening of lockdown measures for most of the population, Prime Minister Boris Johnson said.
US ends sanction waivers for nations in Iran nuclear deal
Move, announced by Pompeo, brings deal further to brink of collapse
Day after controversy, Rahul Gandhi lauds Maharashtra work on Covid-19
India News: A day after his statement that the Congress was “only supporting” and “not running” the Maharashtra government sparked talk of a rift in the Maha Vika
Boeing resumes production of its troubled 737 Max airplane
The plane involved in two fatal crashes is starting back up production.
Nepal delays discussion in Parliament to amend Constitution for updating map
The Constitution amendment proposal was to be tabled in Parliament on Tuesday but it could not be done after Oli said that he wanted to hold an all-party meeting to discuss the matter.
NDMA activates hotline for registering complaints on locust attacks
The aggrieved farmers can register their complaints about the existence of locusts or need of spray on the 24-hour hotline: NDMA
Tesla reduces car prices in North America and China
Adjustments in prices come amidst the reduction in car demand during the coronavirus crisis. Tesla has announced that prices of cars will be cut in North America, and China in a bid to increase sales.
Centre, states doing their best; open to suggestions: Ravi Shankar Prasad
Ravi Shankar Prasad said the government's efforts in controlling the pandemic were visible in the results. “The results, India in comparison to the world as far as the death toll is concerned, speaks aloud on our initiatives.”
Nepal delays discussion in Parliament to amend Constitution for updating map
Oli is seeking other parties' views on the issue and called the all-party meeting to forge national consensus.The Constitution amendment proposal was to be tabled in Parliament on Tuesday but it could not be done after Oli said that he wanted to hold an all-party meeting to discuss the matter
NDMA activates hotline for registering complaints on locust attacks
ISLAMABAD: In a bid to facilitate complaints related to locusts, the National Disaster Management Authority(NDMA) has activated a hotline 051-111-222-999 for registering and resolving issues pertainin
PM signals ‘air bridges’ between countries could be introduced
The UK is to impose a 14-day quarantine requirement for anyone arriving in the country from June 8, but the rules will be reviewed every three weeks.
U.S. no longer considers Hong Kong autonomous from China, Pompeo announces
The U.S. State Department has determined Hong Kong no longer holds autonomy under Chinese rule, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced Wednesday."No reasonable person can assert today that Hong Kong maintains a high degree of autonomy from China, given facts on the ground," Pompeo said in
PM signals ‘air bridges’ between countries could be introduced
The UK is to impose a 14-day quarantine requirement for anyone arriving in the country from June 8, but the rules will be reviewed every three weeks.
PM signals ‘air bridges’ between countries could be introduced
The UK is to impose a 14-day quarantine requirement for anyone arriving in the country from June 8, but the rules will be reviewed every three weeks.
Watch SpaceX Launch NASA Astronauts to Space Live Right Here
The day has finally arrived. Today, NASA astronauts Robert Behnken and Douglas Hurley are scheduled to launch aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon and fly to the International Space Station. You can watch this historic launch live right here.
If an MP heckles in a virtual House of Commons, does it make a sound?
Conservative MP Cathy McLeod tried gamely Wednesday to adhere to a long-standing parliamentary tradition, heckling her rivals across the aisle in the House of Commons for an answer that wasn't up to snuff.
Covid effect: NITIE adopts 5 villages to aid adivasi communities in absence of livelihood
Since the beginning of a nationwide lockdown, the NITIE team has been coordinating with Pralhad Lokade, PESA Coordinator of Murbad, to explore ways and means to support the residents of these remote villages.
Pompeo told Congress Hong Kong is no longer autonomous from China. Here’s what that means.
The secretary of state made the declaration as China prepares to pass a controversial national security law.
D.C. Mayor Lifts Stay-at-Home Order to Begin Phased Reopening
The nation's capital will begin a phased reopening on Friday, announced Washington, DC, Mayor Muriel Bowser on Wednesday.
China’s increasing belligerence in South China Sea threatens international peace and regional stability
The unilateral action by China to ban fishing in SCS and threat fisherman is bullying tactic, according to experts. The threat by China to its neighbours must be met through solidarity and unity among Chinas neighbours and members of the international community.
Two policemen 'forced woman to wear gas mask then raped and tortured her'
Police officers Nikolay Kuziv, 35, and Sergey Sulima, 29, are being held in custody as part of an investigation into claims they raped and tortured a crime witness in Ukraine
Canadian court rules against Huawei exec fighting extradition
Chinese Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou was dealt a legal setback Wednesday when a Canadian judge ruled that proceedings to extradite her to the United States will go ahead. The decision on so-called double criminality, a key test for extradition, found that bank fraud accusations against Meng would stand up in…
Used cars: Leasing companies will have to ‘work harder’
Hitachi Capital Vehicle Solutions says the industry will have to ‘knuckle down’ if values are to be achieved in a post-pandemic used car market.
Indian drones pursue locusts as swarms destroy swathes of crops
NEW DELHI: Huge swarms of desert locusts are destroying crops across western and central India, prompting authorities on Tuesday (May 26) to step ...
US donates additional $44 million to Jamaica's COVID-19 response
The United States Government has committed an additional $44 million (U...
Zimbabwe police charge activists, journalists with violating Covid-19 rules
The three women were reportedly abducted while in police custody.
Disney to present reopening plan for Walt Disney World
LOS ANGELES, May 27 — Walt Disney Co will present its proposal for a phased reopening of its Orlando, Florida, theme parks to a local task force today, the company said in a statement. Disney closed theme parks around the world starting in January to help prevent the spread of the novel...
Americas will be hardest hit by COVID-19 job losses: ILO
The Americas, meanwhile, had jumped from being the least affected region in labour market terms in the first quarter to being the most affected, with an expected 13.1 percent drop in working hours in the second, ILO Director-General, Guy Ryder, told a briefing.
PL clubs vote unanimously to resume contact training
Premier League clubs voted unanimously on Wednesday to resume contact training as "Project Restart" took a huge step forwards.
Overweight Youth May Face Increased Risk From COVID-19
Are you concerned about your weight but otherwise healthy? Even if you're young, you still need to protect yourself from the coronavirus.
Mourinho does not expect to see 'crazy' transfers post COVID-19
Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho has warned that the transfer market will look drastically different due to the coronavirus fallout, saying football will not be ready for "crazy numbers".
Will work ever be the same again?
Three CEOs present scenarios that overturn widely accepted notions about working and the corporate workplace
Doctors protest over alleged harassment of healthcare professionals by police
Doctors at Super Specialty Hospital (SSH) here on Tuesday held a token protest against alleged harassment of healthcare professionals by police. Holding
KPs greeting Kashmiri Muslims on Eid strikes right chord
A video message from Kashmiri Pandits extending Eid greetings to Muslims of Kashmir has struck right chord here, with people saying that both communities
Nevada to reopen casinos June 4, welcoming tourists again | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
LAS VEGAS >> Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak announced tonight that he would allow casinos to reopen June 4, welcoming tourists to return to the glitzy gambling mecca of Las Vegas.
'Amazing Race Canada' wins big on second night of Canadian Screen Awards
TORONTO - "The Amazing Race Canada" was the big winner on the second night of the online version of the Canadian Screen Awards.The perennial hit travel cont
Skiing is back in Colorado for lucky few with reservations
Skiing is back in Colorado after a more than two-month closure caused by the coronavirus, but only a few have been lucky enough to score reservations at the only reopened resort in the state.
Jack Link's Snacks worker dies of COVID-19 in South Dakota
An employee at a Jack Link's Protein Snacks plant in South Dakota died after contracting COVID-19, the company reported Tuesday.
Smokies nonprofit to hold virtual firefly event on YouTube
The annual lottery to see the synchronous fireflies of the Great Smoky Mountain National Park may be canceled this year due to the coronavirus, but a Smokies-based nonprofit will be offering a virtual
Filthy toilets, attacked with stones: For North East workers from Goa, a 119-hour nightmare on rails
A train journey to Manipur that should have taken 61 hours stretches into a horror ride as meals fail to arrive and bogies are without water.
South Korean cafe uses robotic baristas to comply with social distancing
A cafe in Daejeon, South Korea, is using robots to prepare drinks and deliver them to customers.
Pakistan Army shot down Indian spy drone that crossed over LoC: ISPR
The spy drone had crossed over 650 metres into Pakistani territory and was shot down in the Rakh Chakri sector
Few faces, more spaces as B.C. schools to reopen next week
Classroom instruction will be offered on a part-time, voluntary basis for the final month of the school year – the reopening is serving as a trial run to what is expected to be a full return to classrooms in September
Police break up bank holiday party at Tory MP Rob Roberts's house
Two visitors were asked to leave the house of Rob Roberts, MP for Delyn in north Wales, and balloons and banners were seen outside.
Bad actors exploit the sudden uptick in usage of Zoom, WebEx and Teams
External attacks on cloud accounts grow 630% from January to April, McAfee says
Countryside Stewardship countdown
The application window for the 2021 Countryside Stewardship Scheme is open, giving farmers and land managers the chance to apply for grants to improve both the environment and their farming incomes.
'Buzz in the air' as Shropshire shops prepare to reopen
Plans to reopen retail next month could save the high street and stop scores of shops being closed for good, according to a Shropshire business owner.
Amy Cooper: White woman who called police on black man, fired from job
Amy Cooper, the white woman who called police on a black man in the United States of America pretending she was in a distressing situation, has been fired from her job. "Following our internal review of
Survey: Hanover bars and taverns doing well
WESTERN BUREAU: MASHARIO BISSASOR, the Social Development Commission’s (SDC) parish manager for Hanover, says that based on the ongoing survey being undertaken in the parish, the bars and taverns have been meeting the standard outlined to combat...
Are you really sure? Spokesman Roque says school enrollment to start in June
Will the Philippine government make up its mind, please After President Rodrigo Duterte said that he doesn't want children to return to school due to the COVID-19 pandemic, here comes another member of his team contradicting what he said...
PPE kits not covered under insurance, yet cost 50% of COVID-19 treatment
Jayan Mathews, Co-founder and Chief Product Officer at healthcare financing platform Vital, expects the stakeholders to reach an agreement soon
Study finds large disparities in use of medications for opioid use disorder in pregnancy
Black non-Hispanic and Hispanic women with opioid use disorder (OUD) are significantly less likely to receive or to consistently use any medication to treat their opioid use disorder during pregnancy than their white non-Hispanic counterparts, Mass General researchers have found.
Online Sexual Harassment On The Rise During MCO
The severity of online sexual harassment cannot be undermined — this has been proven in the recent case of Thivya Nayagi, whose cyberbullying and online sexual harassment resulted in her [dying by] suicide.
Hong Kong police fire pepperballs at protesters and arrest 180 people for unauthorised assembly | Hong Kong Free Press HKFP
Hong Kong police fired pepperballs in the central business district after protesters gathered in opposition to the national anthem and national security law. Demonstrators chanted pro-democracy slogans in Causeway Bay and Central at lunchtime. They also chanted “Hong Kong independence, the only way out” and “one nation, one Hong Kong.” At least 50 young people […]
Doug Liman to Direct Tom Cruise in Movie Aboard International Space Station
Doug Liman will direct Tom Cruise in a first of its kind movie set in outer space aboard the International Space Station, TheWrap has learned.
ICMR removes Rs 4,500 price cap for COVID-19 tests, asks states to negotiate with private labs
The ICMR has said, since the production of indigenous test kits like ELISA which was developed by National Institute of Virology, India is no more solely dependent on imported testing kits.
Covid-19: ICMR removes Rs 4,500 price cap for tests, states free to fix cost now
The decision was taken due to availability of indigenous testing kits and other supplies in India now.
Lengthy housing recovery
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. says it expects home prices and sales to decline substantially this year and still won't have recovered by the end of 2022.
Taliban reacts to release of 900 prisoners of the group by Afghan government
The Taliban group reacted to the release of 900 prisoners of the group by the Afghan government, calling it ‘a good progress’.
Family demands murder charges after police killing of handcuffed African American
The family of an African American man killed by Minneapolis police while handcuffed in custody demanded Wednesday that the officers be charged with murder.
Virus sparks record drop in energy investment: IEA
The energy industry is set to suffer a record drop in investment due to the coronavirus fallout, the IEA said on Wednesday, and while renewables are likely to fare better than oil, any swift economic ...
Four police officers fired following death of unarmed black man who had neck knelt on during arrest
Four Minneapolis police officers have been fired after video showed one of them kneeling on the neck of a black man who later died. Minneapolis mayor Jacob Frey confirmed the termination of the four
Yob spat at nurses in Paisley's Royal Alexandra Hospital after refusing to wear a mask
He was at the A&E department when he caused a disturbance
Pani Puri Stall Reopens In Delhi's Chawri Bazar Amid Lockdown4
After the Centre allowed some relaxations in the fourth phase of the ongoing nation-wide lockdown to tackle the spread of coronavirus, street food was seen being sold by a vendor in Delhi's Chawri Bazar area.
Are You Ready to Get on an Airplane Again?
Airlines are burning $10 billion a month to fly empty. This can’t go on forever.
Vancouver biotech firm AbCellera raises US$105-million as it focuses on COVID-19 research
It is the second financial boost this month for AbCellera, which has partnered with several of the world’s largest drug companies, as well as the U.S. Defense Advanced Research Project Agency
I believe President Buhari is leading Nigeria well, says Femi Adesina
Adesina has been in the eye of the storm recently following an article he wrote years ago about the president's new chief of staff, Professor Ibrahim Gambari.
Global energy investment to drop by $400bn
An IEA report indicates that Covid-19 has set in motion the largest drop in global energy investment in history from fossil fuels to renewables and efficiency.
Virus sparks record drop in energy investment: IEA
The Paris-based International Energy Agency (IEA) estimated the plunge will be of the order of one-fifth from 2019 levels, or almost $400 billion.
Ambulance staff ‘assaulted for asking patients to wear face mask’
The Welsh Ambulance Service said some patients have become aggressive when asked to wear a face mask as a precaution.
Premier League issues statement on return to full contact training
A shareholders' meeting was held on Wednesday morning and the Premier League has released a statement.
Ambulance staff ‘assaulted for asking patients to wear face mask’
The Welsh Ambulance Service said some patients have become aggressive when asked to wear a face mask as a precaution.
Liverpool 5G phone mast damaged in arson attack
Residents report a "loud bang" and seeing flames from the phone mast, just days after it was put up.
Ambulance staff ‘assaulted for asking patients to wear face mask’
The Welsh Ambulance Service said some patients have become aggressive when asked to wear a face mask as a precaution.
Oyo records two COVID-19 death, 17 new cases
Two people have died from coronavirus in Oyo State.Six additional persons also tested positive from a latest result while 17 persons had their...
4 more COVID-19 carriers recorded in Quezon
LUCENA CITY -- Three more carriers of the deadly coronavirus desease (CIVID-19) were recorded in Quezon province bringing the total number of confirmed cases to eighty nine (89).
Some towns opening arms
As municipalities struggle with whether to welcome travellers and tourists, Banff has decided to open its arms and welcome visitors again.
Medicare Recipients May Get Insulin at $35 Per Month
Beginning next year, people on some Medicare Part D or Medicare Advantage Plans who need insulin will be able to access the lifesaving medication for just $35 a month, according to a new plan announced by the White House.
Covid-19 ‘has been taken off the streets' in Republic
Covid-19 has been moved off the streets of Ireland and is mainly being spread among households, the chief clinical officer has said.
Warner Beach band is ready to ‘Manuvah’ with new EP
Formed in 2007, the four-piece band has appeared multiple times at Splashy Fen.
Hungarian cyclist quarantined in Bihar for ‘over 55 days’, Tejashwi Yadav offers help
“You brought a healthy man into a hospital. Can you imagine being in a hospital for 55 days in a healthy condition? I must be free now,” the Hungarian is heard saying in a video that has gone viral on social media.
Masks on for earnings conference calls, COVID-19 style
Sneeze shields, contactless drop-offs, and now cloth masks for all employees. The pandemic has changed practices for businesses such as lab giant ALS.
Lisa Fallon appointed manager at London City Lionesses
Dubliner was somewhat of a pioneer for women in men’s football with role at Cork
World Rugby study suggests scrapping scrum resets to combat Covid-19 spread
Scrum resets could be scrapped as part of World Rugby's plans to reduce the risk of coronavirus transmission during rugby matches.
Cricket: After reports suggesting T20 World Cup in Australia set to be postponed to 2021, ICC denies
The ICC Board is also likely to discuss the issue of tax exemption for the 2021 World T20 in India as BCCI has sought more time.
Four family-owned Ipswich shops to reopen this June
The Childs/Manning family, who have several businesses on St Peter’s Street say they are looking forward to welcoming customers back
Men do over an hour less unpaid labour a day than women in lockdown, study shows
The figures also found time spent on childcare has risen by more than a third during the lockdown.
Postmedia to lay off 40
Postmedia Network Canada Corp. says it will lay off about 40 employees after a number of its unions did not approve a temporary salary reduction to help reduce costs amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Men do over an hour less unpaid labour a day than women in lockdown, study shows
The figures also found time spent on childcare has risen by more than a third during the lockdown.
Men do over an hour less unpaid labour a day than women in lockdown, study shows
The figures also found time spent on childcare has risen by more than a third during the lockdown.
Americas will be hardest hit by Covid-19 job losses, says ILO
GENEVA, May 27 — The Americas will bear the brunt of an estimated 305 million job losses that the Covid-19 pandemic will cause worldwide between April and June, the International Labour Organization (ILO) said today. The outbreak also risks creating a “lockdown generation” of young people...
Officers sacked in US after black man dies as policeman kneels on neck
Minneapolis mayor: Being black in America should not be a death sentence
More people are dying in American prisons – here’s how they face the end of their lives
In the 10 years leading up to 2016, the rate of prisoner mortality rose by 15%. End-of-life options can be limited for inmates.
That's a deal breaker! Grossed-out social media users share their partners' most unhygienic habits - from flossing with human hair to leaving toenail clippings on the floor
People from across the globe have taken to confession-sharing app Whisper to reveal their partners' worst habits - including re-using floss and leaving ear wax to build up.
Minneapolis officers fired in death of black man George Floyd; Protests erupt across city
Firings came swiftly for four Minneapolis police officers after bystander video captured the death of a black man in custody.
Mourinho does not expect to see ‘crazy’ transfers after virus
Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho has warned that the transfer market will look drastically different due to the coronavirus fallout, saying football will not be ready for "crazy numbers".
Despite rate cuts, your EMIs may still not fall as much
Banks have in-built mechanism to include the cost of default in the interest rate that it charges from the borrowers as way of credit risk premium, which can be increased or decreased by the bank
Project Restart takes giant step forward as Premier League clubs vote to resume full training
Premier League clubs have voted unanimously to resume contact training as 'Project Restart' took a giant step forwards.
More Unified Approach to Public Procurement Needed to Boost Kazakhstan’s Economic Recovery
Kazakhstan has made significant efforts over the past two decades to bring its public procurement system closer to international standards, but a considerable part of procurement activity has yet to meet these standards, thereby limiting overall effectiveness and efficiency, says a World Bank Assessment. “We acknowledge that the rules and institutions of Kazakhstan’s public procurement […]
When are department stores reopening and will you be able to try on clothes?
Retailers are poised to open their doors again.
Free childcare has shown the benefits of generous government subsidies
The impact of the coronavirus shutdown is set to leave a permanent scar across the entire childcare industry.
South Africa’s 24-hour trend report – 26 May 2020
This is a summary of the trending, highest impact, and most active themes and their narratives related to social cohesion and division in South African public-domain social media conversations on 26 May 2020.
Dominic Cummings’ name blocked by Twitter anti-porn filters
Boris Johnson aide’s name falls foul of digital censors.
NASA set to resume human spaceflight from US soil after nine years with historic SpaceX launch
SpaceX, the private rocket company of billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk, was set to launch two Americans into orbit on Wednesday from Florida on a mission that would mark the first spaceflight of
Cyberattacks on collaboration tools see major increase
Businesses urged to ensure cloud and collaboration services stay secure.
Which? launches new way to report delays to your flight refund
A number of customers have been waiting weeks for a flight refund
Grandma in tears as she sees her children for the first time since lockdown began
There were emotional scenes as 90-year-old Margaret was able to see her son John Yeoman, 62, and his 63-year-old wife Denise during a visit at Eothen care home in Whitley Bay, North Tyneside
The challenges we face in getting our children back to school
Qaisra Shahraz, of WeStandTogether, says parents face an anxious time as schools start to reopen
Nolte: To Protect Joe Biden the Media Just Legitimized Racism and Sexual Assault
The same media that crybaby over Donald Trump upsetting all their precious norms, just normalized sexual assault and racism.
TikTok app has achieved the highest in-app revenue in April 2020
TikTok app has achieved the highest in-app revenue in April 2020. TikTok reportedly generated nearly $78 million in the App Store and the Google Play Store.
Mourinho does not expect to see 'crazy' transfers after virus
Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho has warned that the transfer market will look drastically different due to the coronavirus fallout.
Covid-19 Blows a $400 Billion Hole in Global Energy
Investment in oil and gas supply is in retreat, creating an opportunity to do things differently in the recovery.
Banner Health invests in firm that gained attention as domestic PPE manufacturer
Phoenix-based Banner Health is joining 14 other health care systems nationwide in acquiring a minority stake in a personal protective equipment manufacturer that garnered national attention for its co-owner’s warnings of America’s PPE shortage and the paucity of domestic manufacturers.
British bodybuilder beats 1% chance of surviving Covid-19
A British bodybuilder who was given just a 1% chance of surviving coronavirus has made a miracle recovery after 50 days on a ventilator. Burly bodybuilder S
Children with severe asthma advised not to return to schools when they reopen
Health charity Asthma UK has told parents not to send their children back to school on June 1 if they are shielding as they are classed as “clinically extremely vulnerable”
Safe Sex: New Rules Poised to Help End the Swiss Brothels' Covid-19 Lockdown
Along with suggesting sex positions which allow for a maximum distance between faces during intercourse, the new rules also include a 15-minute time limit on a client's...
Claire Foy And Matt Smith To Perform Socially Distanced Play From Empty Old Vic Theatre
Claire Foy and Matt Smith are reuniting for a reprisal of their hit stage show Lungs. RELATED: Claire Foy Is Returning To 'The Crown' For Season 4 Cameo There's a twist, though - the series of performances, which will stream online in June, will broadcast live from the Old Vic Theatre with no audience in the…
Chilliwack school board censures trustee Barry Neufeld after controversial Facebook post
Board chair issues statement on censure but little else regarding Facebook post controversy
Inmates at quarantine centres have a harrowing time
Helpline Twitter handles are loaded with such complaints about the paid quarantine services
United 'in dialogue' on Ighalo extension
Striker Odion Ighalo's loan deal with Manchester United is set to expire on Sunday, but manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer remains hopeful of an agreement with Chinese Super League side Shanghai Shenua to extend the arrangement.
Effective test, track and tracing 'can reduce lost working hours by 50%'
UN research shows strong systems can reduce public fear and minimise workplace disruption
Iranian girl, 13, beheaded by father in ‘honor killing’ as she slept
Romina Ashrafi was killed Thursday by her father, Reza Ashrafi, as punishment for running away with a 34-year-old man from her hometown of Talesh.
Police warns on using essential workers’ Ssickers, RDC letters during curfew
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The police has made it clear that use of essential workers’ stickers and Resident District Commissioners – RDC letters will not be allowed during curfew hours. Senior Superintendent of Police – SSP Norman Musinga, also Kampala metropolitan traffic police commander said police will not spare vehicles and drivers with …
7 red flags to be on the lookout for when restaurants reopen
Red flags include poor ventilation, waiters not wearing masks, and restaurants not allowing customers to make reservations.
7 red flags to be on the lookout for when restaurants reopen, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
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Gifts from police cheer disheartened migrant families
SP gives children of those in quarantine goodies
NASA set to resume human spaceflight from US soil with historic SpaceX launch
SpaceX, the private rocket company of billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk, was set to launch two Americans into orbit on Wednesday from Florida on ...
Abayomi predicts decline in COVID-19 cases in 6 months
The Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof Akin Abayomi on Wednesday said he state will experience drastic decline in the number of COVID-19 cases by November this year.
Family demands murder charges after police killing of handcuffed African American
The family of an African American man killed by Minneapolis police while handcuffed in custody demanded Wednesday that the officers be charged with murder.
Exploring the use of 'stretchable' words in social media
An investigation of Twitter messages reveals new insights and tools for studying how people use stretched words, such as "duuuuude," "heyyyyy," or "noooooooo." Tyler Gray and colleagues at the University ...
Lisa Boothe: Dems want to shut down Trump's 'unfiltered access' to voters on Twitter
Democrats want President Trump's enormous and "unfiltered" Twitter access shut down because it has been an extremely effective campaign tool for him over the past four years, Fox News contributor Lisa Boothe asserted Wednesday.
The risk of wildfires increases with warm, dry conditions(NOAA satellite photo showing cloud of smoke from wildfire in western Greenland)
Dormant "zombie fires" scattered across the Arctic region -- remnants of record blazes last year -- may be coming to life after an unusually warm and dry Spring, scientists warned Wednesday. "We have seen satellite observations of active fires that hint that 'zombie' fires might
PU evaluation work inMangaluru from today
Govt. agrees to provide transport and food to evaluators
All players and staff of League of Ireland's European representatives test negative for Covid-19
All players and staff at the League of Ireland's four European representatives have tested negative for Covid-19.
Pak Army Says Indian Spy Drone Shot Down
The Pakistan Army claimed on Wednesday that it shot down an Indian
No live audience in Miss Universe Philippines 2020 crowning in October
With major international events and large gatherings, including the 2020 Miss Universe pageant, in limbo due to the uncertain times brought about by the COVID-19 crisis, the finals of the new Miss Universe Philippines (MUPh) pageant has been moved to a later date.
Postmedia to lay off about 40 employees after unions reject salary cuts
Postmedia Network Canada Corp. says it will lay off about 40 employees after a number of its unions did not approve a temporary salary reduction to help reduce costs amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
7 red flags to be on the lookout for when restaurants reopen
As restaurants reopen dining rooms, many Americans are eager to once again eat out at their favorite spots.
Gov’t Launches Test and Trace – But There’s Still No App
90 days and 37,460 deaths after the first UK coronavirus case was reported, the UK has launched its NHS Test and Trace service.
Amazon is in advanced talks to purchase self-driving vehicle start-up Zoox
Amazon is reportedly in advanced talks to purchase self-driving vehicle start-up Zoox. Sources familiar with the matter tell The Wall Street Journal that the deal would value the company under $3.2 billion, the valuation its 2018 round of funding was based on.
Hospitals turned their backs on us, say nurses with COVID-19
Staffers complain of unhygienic isolation facilities, lack of medical attention from employers, inadequate PPE
Another death in Mumbai Police ranks; toll now 13
A 54-year-old head constable posted in central Mumbai became the 13th COVID-19 fatality in the Mumbai Police on Tuesday.The head constable, who was just a few months short of falling in the high-risk
Study finds large racial/ethnic differences in use of medication for OUD during pregnancy
Black non-Hispanic and Hispanic women with opioid use disorder are significantly less likely to receive or to consistently use any medication to treat their opioid use disorder during pregnancy than their white non-Hispanic counterparts, according to a new study from Massachusetts General Hospital.
Virus sparks record drop in energy investment: IEA
The energy industry is set to suffer a record drop in investment due to the coronavirus fallout, the IEA said on Wednesday, and while renewables are likely to fare better than oil, any swift economic recovery could create a global fuel crunch. In its annual report on energy investments, the…
Disney plans to reopen Walt Disney World starting on July 11
(Reuters) - Walt Disney Co (DIS.N) plans to reopen the world’s largest theme park, Walt Disney World, in phases beginning on July 11, if the governor of Florida approves.
Liverpool withdraw from Werner transfer talks, Reds won’t pay higher than £30m for star
Liverpool have reportedly pulled out of transfer talks for Timo Werner...
COVID-19: Disney World set to reopen in July
Disney World has announced that it would be reopening its gates to visitors in July towards ending months of shuttering due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
SpaceX’s first manned rocket launch called off
Storm forces postponement with just 17 minutes left on countdown
Disney to present reopening plan for Walt Disney World
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Walt Disney Co will present its proposal for a phased reopening of its Orlando, Florida, theme parks to a local task force on Wednesday, the company said in a statement.
Britain’s parks and green spaces under threat, charity warns
Millions of people in the UK are without a local park despite their critical role during the Covid-19 lockdown.
Britain’s parks and green spaces under threat, charity warns
Millions of people in the UK are without a local park despite their critical role during the Covid-19 lockdown.
WHO chief announces creation of foundation to tap new funding sources
GENEVA: World Health Organization Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus announced on Wednesday (May 27) the creation of a foundation that ...
NASA set to resume human spaceflight from US soil with historic SpaceX launch
First spaceflight of NASA astronauts from American soil in nine years.
Ighalo ‘very close’ to Man United agreement amid possible U-turn
Shanghai Shenhua striker Odion Ighalo is “very close” to an agreement with Man Utd, according to the player’s agent. Ighalo made his shock deadline-day switch from Shanghai Shenhua in January and the ex-Watford striker has impressed the Old Trafford faithful. The 30-year-old has scored four goals in three starts for the club he has supportedRead More
Britain’s parks and green spaces under threat, charity warns
Millions of people in the UK are without a local park despite their critical role during the Covid-19 lockdown.
Covid-19 and governance: What should be govt’spriorities?
Across the world, Covid-19 has brought with it incredibly sad realities of deaths and illnesses unimaginable almost a year ago-altering significantly
Premier Horgan wants B.C. residents to come to Interior for cherry season this summer
Since it is unlikely international tourist travel will be allowed any time soon, B.C. Premier John Horgan is encouraging residents to travel closer to home,
Your friend in distress could be an e-fraudster
India Business News: Although economic activity has come to a near standstill due to the lockdown, there is no let-up in online crime. Fraudsters have managed to steal fro
Trump says he will get 'very full report' on death of George Floyd
President Trump said he will receive a White House briefing on the death of George Floyd, a black man who died while in custody of Minneapolis police officers.
First baby koala born in Australian wildlife park since devastating New South Wales bushfires
(CNN) — A wildlife park in Australia is celebrating the arrival of its first baby koala since bushfires devastated the area. The baby koala — known as a joey...
NASCAR rookie Tyler Reddick says isolation a challenge before races
May 28 (UPI) -- NASCAR Cup Series rookie Tyler Reddick said it has been a challenge to sit for hours in isolation before he jumps into his car to compete against other drivers.
Jerry Falwell Jr. says he'll only wear a mask featuring Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam's blackface yearbook photo
Jerry Falwell Jr. is conceding to Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam's (D) coronavirus-fighting demands with a mask that's almost certain to backfire.Northam's recent order mandating everyone in the state wear a mask when they're in public has seemingly made Falwell pretty mad about preserving
Orange Farm residents reject testing: ‘I won’t believe virus exists here until someone dies from it’
Health workers’ efforts of going door to door mobilising community members to screen and test for the Covid-19 coronavirus in Orange Farm yielded nothing as only few turned up.
Shocking footage shows Irish farmers performing 'grossly irresponsible' stunts on TikTok
The series of dangerous videos were posted on social media by young farmers
I've not stepped down as AfDB president, says Adesina
African Development Bank (AfDB) President Dr. Akinwumi Adesina has denied stepping down from office.Adesina, in a statement, said “the bank’s...
The inescapable truths investors face now
Covid-19 reality: What the combination of higher savings rates and lower capital investment means for global growth.
Colombia inter-city bus drivers demand to return to work
BOGOTA (Reuters) - Drivers of inter-city bus services in Colombia protested on Wednesday to demand the government let them return to work after two months of quarantine aimed at stopping the spread of the novel coronavirus.
FBI investigating 'Zoom bombings' involving child sexual abuse
The FBI announced Wednesday that it is seeking information on victims of so-called “Zoom bombings” that contain videos of child sexual abuse, calling such instances a “violent crime.”
WATCH: Final panel discussion in Trinity's “Rethinking Democracy” series
"Democracy Without a Public Sphere” is the final installment in Trinity Long Room Hub at Trinity College's five-part "Rethinking Democracy" series.
Driving Instructors Slam Ministers And Tory MPs For Backing Dominic Cummings’ Defective Eyesight Driving Offense
In subsequent radio and TV interviews, government ministers and Tory MPs have tied themselves in knots supporting Cummings’ law-breaking 30-mile drive to Barnard Castle, County Durham.
Congress’ Surjewala moves SC seeking to intervene in migrants’ plight issue
Senior Congress leader Randeep Singh Surjewala moved the Supreme Court seeking to intervene in the matter in which the apex court on its own
Herdsmen/bandits attacks: We’ll take our destiny in our hands — Delta govt
As herdsmen attacks persist in Delta State, the state government has changed its policy of waiting for the Federal Government
Toronto Star owner Torstar to be sold, taken private in deal worth $51-million
The move comes as the country’s top media executives meet with the federal government in Ottawa to discuss the industry’s plight
Weather better for historic SpaceX launch of NASA astronauts | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. >> With the weather looking up, SpaceX and NASA officials vowed Tuesday to keep crew safety the top priority for the nation’s first astronaut launch to orbit in nearly a decade.
SCO Summit, Scheduled for 22-23 July in St. Petersburg, Postponed, Source Says
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia has decided to postpone the summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), it could be held closer to the fall, a high-ranking source...
NDC can demonstrate all they want but EC's decision won't change - Kweku Baako
Abdul Malik Kweku Baako, Editor-in-Chief of the New Crusading Guide, has jumped to the defence of the Electoral Commission, stressing that nothing can change the Commission's decision on the voters' register.
Sci-fi movie set? Anand Mahindra share pics of passengers & cabin crew in PPEs & face shields
Going by the images it for sure that flying now will not be the same as earlier.
S. Korea examines first suspected cases of syndrome in kids linked to Covid-19
SEOUL, May 27 — Two children who are the first suspected cases in South Korea of a rare, life-threatening syndrome linked with the new coronavirus, are recovering following treatment, health authorities said today. The symptoms of “Multi-System Inflammatory Syndrome in Children” (MIS-C) are...
75 more Maharashtra policemen test positive for COVID-19 in 24 hours
Out of the total cases, 849 police personnel have recovered from the infection and 1,095 cases are still active.
Promoter, alcohol vendor under investigation after large, illegal beach parties broken up on Oahu | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
The Honolulu Liquor Commission and law enforcement agencies are investigating two businesses that may have organized and profited from massive parties that violated COVID-19 emergency rules, liquor, and permitting laws, over Memorial Day weekend at Waimea Bay Beach Park and Kaena Point State Park.
MPs to gather for first time both virtually and in-person in the Commons
Members of Parliament will make history today as a few dozen of them gather in the House of Commons where they'll be joined by the other 300-odd MPs participating via videoconference.
MPs to gather for first time both virtually and in-person in the Commons
OTTAWA — Members of Parliament will make history today as a few dozen of them gather in the House of Commons where they'll be joined by the other 300-odd MPs participating via videoconference.
MPs to gather for first time both virtually and in-person in the Commons
Members of Parliament will make history today as a few dozen of them gather in the House of Commons where they'll be joined by the other 300-odd MPs participating via videoconference.
Parents with childcare issues should 'do as Dominic Cummings did', says Cabinet minister Robert Jenrick as he shrugs off party's poll plunge telling 40 Tory MPs calling for aide to be sacked to 'move on'
In a tetchy round of interviews, Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick said people were entitled to exercise 'personal judgement' over the tough lockdown rules.
South Korea examines first suspected cases of syndrome in kids linked to COVID-19
SEOUL (Reuters) - Two children who are the first suspected cases in South Korea of a rare, life-threatening syndrome linked with the new coronavirus, are recovering following treatment, health authorities said on Wednesday.
South Korea examines first suspected cases of syndrome in kids linked to Covid-19
The symptoms of MIS-C are similar to toxic shock and Kawasaki disease
Bangladesh orders all hospitals to treat COVID-19 patients in separate units
The government has ordered all public and private hospitals in Bangladesh to provide treatment to COVID-19 and other patients in separate units.
Nasa puts SpaceX in control for first Cape Canaveral astronaut launch since 2011
Weather conditions look favourable as SpaceX looks set to become the first private company to put humans in orbit.
Nasa puts SpaceX in control for first Cape Canaveral astronaut launch since 2011
With the weather looking up, SpaceX and Nasa officials say crew safety is the top priority for the nation’s first astronaut launch to orbit in nearly a decade.
Nasa puts SpaceX in control for first Cape Canaveral astronaut launch since 2011
Weather conditions look favourable as SpaceX looks set to become the first private company to put humans in orbit.
Promoter, alcohol vendor under investigation after large, illegal beach parties broken up on Oahu | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
The Honolulu Liquor Commission and law enforcement agencies are investigating two businesses that may have organized and profited from massive parties that violated COVID-19 emergency rules and liquor and permitting laws over Memorial Day weekend at Waimea Bay Beach Park and Kaena Point State Park.
Ethics committee to govern councillor inappropriate conduct complaints
The new ethics committee will be bipartisan with both LNP and Labor councillors sitting on it.
Ethics committee to govern councillor inappropriate conduct complaints
The new ethics committee will be bipartisan with both LNP and Labor councillors sitting on it.
The Queen reportedly 'has a soft spot for Americans' since meeting Barack Obama, and has even asked if he'll come to the UK for another visit, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - Barack and Michelle Obama visited the royal family three times between 2009 and 2016, but they have not returned since leaving office.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
South Korea examines first suspected cases of syndrome in kids linked to COVID-19
SEOUL - Two children who are the first suspected cases in South Korea of a rare, life-threatening syndrome linked with the new coronavirus, are recovering following treatment, health authorities said on Wednesday.
Covid-19: Identify private hospitals for free or minimum cost treatment of patients, SC tells Centre
Chief Justice of India SA Bobde asked why the private hospitals, who have been given land free of cost by the government, cannot treat patients for free.
Safeguarding the source of three of Asia's great rivers
It is official. Everything is on track for the establishment of the Three-Rivers-Source National Park (TRSNP) in China, which—as its name suggests—protects the source of three of Asia's greatest rivers: ...
After Twitter erupts with disgust, Kent apologises for hurting sentiments, takes down 'insensitive' advertisement
After it received massive backlash for an advertisement portraying domestic helps as infection carriers, Kent RO Systems on Wednesday said that it has taken down its controversial and insensitive 'Atta & Bread Maker' ad.
Police arrest 26 people in U.K. truck deaths of 39 Vietnamese
Police in Belgium and France on Wednesday announced the arrests of 26 people suspected of human trafficking in the deaths of 39 Vietnamese migrants who were found in a refrigerated truck in Britain last year.
Teenager still in hospital after freak parachute accident in Washington over weekend
A 17-year-old is still in hospital after being airlifted from the scene of the accident on Saturday
With record 817 fresh cases, Tamil Nadu's Covid-19 count crosses 18,000-mark
The death toll in the state increased to 133 after six more fatalities were reported since Tuesday.Of the new cases reported, 138 patients were returnees from Maharashtra followed by one from Telangana and other states who were tested positive in the state
Friends star Lisa Kudrow can't celebrate wedding anniversary with her husband
He's quarantined in their holiday home.
SC asks Centre to identify private hospitals for free Covid-19 treatment
Three-judge bench led by CJI says there are private hospitals that have been given land either free of cost or at nominal rates, so they should treat coronavirus-infected patients for free
Salary deduction: Kano NLC gives Ganduje two weeks ultimatum or face strike action
The Kano State Chapter of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC has on Wednesday given a two weeks ultimatum to Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje
London markets make ‘solid’ gains as trading optimism continues
London’s top flight closed 76.49 points higher at 6,144.25p at the end of trading on Wednesday.
S. Korea examines first suspected cases of syndrome in kids linked to COVID-19
Two children who are the first suspected cases in South Korea of a rare, life-threatening syndrome linked with the new coronavirus, are recovering following treatment, health authorities said on Wednesday.
'It's outrageous': inside an infuriating Netflix series on Jeffrey Epstein
Jeffrey Epstein: Filthy Rich synthesizes legal information with first-person testimony of the billionaire’s abuse and bought immunity into a shocking watchIt’s difficult to watch Jeffrey Epstein: Filthy Rich, a four-hour Netflix series on the now-deceased convicted sex offender without a choking sense
Why can't private hospitals treat COVID-19 patients for free? SC asks Centre
The Supreme Court on Wednesday asked the Centre as to why the private hospitals, given land free of cost, couldn't treat COVID-19 patients for free. A bench of Chief Justice S A Bobde and Justices A
Police arrest 26 people suspected of human trafficking in U.K. truck deaths
Judicial authorities said a series of early morning raids took place simultaneously in Belgium and France on Tuesday as part of two legal investigations
Wheat procurement on target despite lockdown
While it is progressing swiftly in States like Punjab and Haryana, U.P. is lagging behind; Madhya Pradesh crosses target
Assess capacity of COVID-19 helplines: HC to govts.
Court takes notice of video showing man struggling to get help for his mother
Lashify Brings Alleged Knockoff Manufacturer to Court in China
The brand claims Hollyren, one of the biggest Chinese manufacturers of eyelash products, is making unauthorized reproductions of its patented products.
Punjab: Ministers row ends as top bureaucrat apologises in Cabinet meet
After the meeting, Manpreet Badal told the media that the CS had apologised for “his choice of words, his body language and his attitude that day and said he would not repeat it in future”. He added: “Democracy has won. In democracy, representatives of the people are more important than bureaucracy.”
South Korea examines first suspected cases of Covid-linked syndrome in kids
The syndrome has raised fears that COVID-19, caused by the coronavirus, could pose a greater risk to children than had been understood
Central, state govts should apologise to nation for migrant workers' conditions: SP leader
Leader of Opposition in the Uttar Pradesh Assembly and senior Samajwadi Party (SP) leader Ramgovind Chaudhary asked the central and state governments on Wednesday to study the apex court order on the
More than 900 Indonesians, including 47 nurses, test positive for COVID-19 abroad
The Foreign Ministry revealed on Wednesday that 47 Indonesian nurses working overseas have tested positive for COVID-19, bringing the total number of Indonesians infected abroad to 928.
Edo 2020: Nobody can stop my re-election – Obaseki
Edo Governor Godwin Obaseki has declared no one would stop him from being reelected.He spoke ahead of the All Progressives Congress (APC) June 22
The police officer who knelt on George Floyd's neck has been involved in shootings and was the subject of 10 different complaints, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - The former Minneapolis police officer has been involved in deaths, three police shootings, and was the subject of 10 internal reviews.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Baby plays with dead mom; video goes viral
Patna: A baby plays with a shroud covering its dead mother at a station in Bihar, in one of the most tragic visuals to emerge from the daily reports of migrants stranded by the coronavirus lockdown.
Ilhan Omar: Minnesota officer should be 'charged with murder' in George Floyd death
Rep. Ilhan Omar called for murder charges against one of the Minneapolis police officers involved in the death of George Floyd – who was handcuffed and pinned down with a knee on his neck and later died.
Basketball Hall of Fame enshrinement ceremony pushed to 2021, Jerry Colangelo says
Jerry Colangelo, chairman of the board of governors for the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, told ESPN on Wednesday that enshrinement ceremonies for the star-studded Class of 2020 will be moved to spring 2021.
Telangana: Denied burial over Covid-19 fear, Muslim man finds place in Hindu graveyard
A Muslim man who died of a heart attack had to be buried in a Hindu graveyard near Hyderabad after mutawallis (caretakers) of six graveyards denied h
Water management: Trainee IAS officers to study Rajanna Sircilla model
The water management policy in Rajanna Sircilla district is becoming a benchmark for others to follow.
BJP not in a hurry, govt will fall on its own: Fadnavis
Former Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis claimed that the theory of BJP trying to dislodge the government was a ploy to divert people's attention from serious issues. “The purpose is to mislead and hide their own shortcomings,” he said.
Letter of the week: Dismantling democracy
A selection of the best letters received from our readers this week. Email letters@newstatesman.co.uk to have your thoughts voiced in the New Statesman magazine.
Navy admiral submits results of probe on virus-infected ship
The Navy's top admiral on Wednesday received the results of an internal investigation into the spread of the coronavirus aboard the USS Theodore Roosevelt and the firing of the aircraft carrier's skip
‘Mudik’ travelers barred from returning to Jakarta without permits
“People wishing to enter Jakarta are required to obtain a permit from the Jakarta administration and the police. Otherwise, they will be told to turn back,” National Police traffic corps head Insp. Gen. Istiono said.
Johor mall reopens less than 24hrs after shutdown order
Aeon Mall Tebrau City was ordered to close for a week due to safe distancing, lack of sanitizers.
Zampatti: Made in Australia move crucial to industry's survival
Local fashion designers have welcomed government discussions on boosting the country's textile and manufacturing sector post COVID-19.
Pakistan will not stand by and let another Gujarat happen: Qureshi
FM reiterates Islamabad's commitment against anti-Muslim sentiments in India
Haryana liquor scam: Key member to retire on May 31, govt yet to empower SET
About 5,500 boxes of liquor which were recovered from smugglers by police and excise officials in 14 cases had disappeared from its stock in Sonipat district which had prompted the probe into the matter.
BS Yediyurappa Following PM By Not Fulfilling COVID-19 Package Promise: Siddaramaiah
Congress leader Siddaramaiah on Wednesday hit out at Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa-led Karnataka government for allegedly "betraying" the people by not fulfilling its Rs 1,610 crore COVID-19 package promise.
Yogi Adityanath takes U-turn on order making permission must for hiring migrants by other states
In a two-pronged strategy to secure migrants, the Uttar Pradesh government has decided to set up a Migration Commission for employment of workers.
Karnataka to re-open Temples from June 1
To take final decision after Centre’s guidelines Bengaluru: The Karnataka Government yesterday said Temples in the State could be re-opened from June 1. The final decision, however, will be taken after the Centre releases its guidelines once the fourth phase of the lockdown is over on May 31. Temples in Karnataka have been closed for...
Open airports, Rep tells FG
Kayode Oyero A member of the House of Representatives, Akinola Alabi, has urged the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 to open the country
Boris Johnson's liaison committee appearance: what did we learn?
Prime minister refuses to order investigation of chief aide or discuss which media coverage has been ‘false’
Knut, Uasu want schools to remain shut until September
The two unions want the national exams be postponed to 2021.
Congress sees conspiracy of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana CMs in diverting Krishna water
TPCC chief says diversion of 88,000 cusecs water from Pothireddypadu and 3 TMC from Sangameshwaram to Andhra Pradesh would turn south Telangana into a desert
Nepal defers amendment on updating its map
The delay indicates a rethink on the disputed sites and proof that back-channels are in operation
Karnataka govt prepares for locust attack as crop-eaters march to Maharashtra
Fearing the invasion of a massive locust swarm that has reached parts of Maharashtra, authorities are desperately hoping for a change in wind direction — currently flowing in North-South direction — to prevent the flying insects from approaching the northern parts of Karnataka.
Gujarat: 364 new cases, death toll at 922
Ahmedabad reported 251 new cases, taking the total to more than 10,800 cases, while Surat saw 36 more persons test positive, taking the total to 1,387 cases.
Protesters gather in Hong Kong over national anthem debate
Pro-Democracy protesters gathered in their thousands in Hong Kong today as senators debated a bill making abusing the Chinese national anthem a criminal act
Missing Trampers Found, Tasman
Missing trampers Dion Reynolds and Jessica O’Connor have been found alive in the Anatori search area.
China, India should not let differences shadow overall ties: Chinese envoy
Without referring to the military standoff, Sun said both the sides should resolve their differences through communication and adhere to the basic premise that they pose no threat to each other.
Turkish Drone Parts Found Among Terrorist Arms Stash Seized by Syrian Troops in Idlib, Report Says
Tensions in the northwestern Syrian region, the last province where major concentrations of jihadist forces continue to operate, have escalated this month amid repeated...
China, India should not let differences shadow overall ties: Chinese Ambassador
China and India should never let their differences shadow the overall bilateral ties and must enhance mutual trust, Chinese Ambassador Sun Weidong said on Wednesday, in remarks that came amid an
Rangers have better Stanley Cup odds than Islanders
The New York Rangers have a better chance to hoist the Stanley Cup later this summer than the New York Islanders, according to NHL betting odds posted at William Hill. The Blueshirts are listed at
Netflix’s Approach for Oscars 2021: Skip the Festival Circuit — Exclusive
As the Golden Globes changes rules to fit this strange awards season, Netflix shifts its approach as everyone waits for the Oscar date.
Ukraine in UN urges Russia to give up "logic of war" in Donbas
Ukraine has also recalled Russia must implement its obligations under the Minsk Agreements.
Watch: Ernst's Campaign Exposes Greenfield's Anti-Corporate PAC Hypocrisy
Joni Ernt's campaign released a video on Wednesday exposing Iowa Senate Democrat Theresa Greenfield's anti-corporate donation hypocrisy.
Pakistan condemns construction of temple at Babri Masjid site
Rising tide of religious bigotry in India is well-documented by international human rights organisations, says FO
Kindiki turns down new appointment
He said he now wants to focus on serving Kenyans as the senator of Tharaka-Nithi.
INTO THE FRAY: A choreographed coup—with the law as a prop - Opeds
It is imperative to restore the judiciary to its duly assigned place in a properly functioning democracy-adjudicating, not legislating.Op-ed
Kansas Governor Vetoes Bill Limiting Her Covid Emergency Powers
Democratic Kansas Governor Laura Kelly vetoed a bill Tuesday that would have limited her authority to respond to the Covid-19 emergency.
Staffer, 10 inmates of Rohini Prison recover from corona
Delhi Prison authorities on Tuesday said that one staff member and ten inmates of Rohini jail have recovered and tested negative for Covid-19. Earlier, Head Wardern of central jail number 10 in Rohini had tested positive for coronavirus on May 15. "He was asymptomatic and had been kept in
Train, bus services to resume soon in Tamilnadu
The Tamilnadu government, which is planning more relaxations to the lockdown restrictions, is planning to resume the operation of public transport- train and bus services. Continue Reading →
World watches as South Korea cautiously returns to life
The baseball league is on. Students have begun returning to school. And people are increasingly dining out and enjoying nighttime strolls in public parks.
WHO to find results of anti-malarial drug hydroxychloroquine's safety findings by mid-June
Last month, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) already warned against the usage of the pill outside of a hospital setting, just seven days after it approved an emergency use authorisation for the drug.
Philippine children have been traumatised by abusive drugs war, says Human Rights Watch probe
Thousands of children in the Philippines have suffered lasting physical, emotional and economic harm from the brutal drugs war instigated by Rodrigo Duterte, the Philippine president, according to an investigation released by Human Rights Watch on Wednesday. The disturbing report, which documents the
Assam SLPRB invites applications for 1081 vacancies for Forest Department
The application process for the recruitment drive will go on until June 25th, 2020 at the official Assam SLPRB website.
Officials come to the rescue of migrants stranded in Hosur
When TNIE reported the issue to Hosur RDO T Kumaresan and tahsildar G Venkatesan, they asked the Hosur VAO to take them to a shelter and provide them with food.
Spain starts 10 days of mourning
The Spanish government has declared 10 days of mourning, starting on Wednesday, for the nearly 27,000 people who have died from coronavirus in Spain, the longest official mourning period in the country's four-decade-old democracy, the Guardian writes. Fla...
'Disturbing' long-term care home report doesn't come as surprise to families
Simon Nisbet is convinced that if he hadn't moved his mother out of her long-term care home, she would never have left alive.
EDF goes ahead with Sizewell C application despite local objection
Energy giant EDF Energy has today submitted plans for the new Sizewell C nuclear power station on the Suffolk coast.
'Disturbing' long-term care home report doesn't come as surprise to families
Simon Nisbet is convinced that if he hadn't moved his mother out of her long-term care home, she would never have left alive.He said daily visits to her win
'Disturbing' long-term care home report doesn't come as surprise to families
Simon Nisbet is convinced that if he hadn't moved his mother out of her long-term care home, she would never have left alive. He said daily visits to her window at Orchard Villa in Pickering, Ont.
India wilts under heatwave as temperature hits 50 degrees Celsius
India is wilting under a heatwave, with the temperature in places reaching 50 degrees Celsius (122 degrees Fahrenheit) and the capital enduring its hottest May day in nearly two decades.
Online UK grocery spending hits record in lockdown shopping spree
Overall UK grocery sales increased by 13% year-on-year
Data shows men travel 48% more than women in face of COVID-19
According to the findings, since the lockdown began on 23 March, men have largely travelled further from home than women. Both men and women started to become more...
Rouhani urges Iran MPs to cooperate as parliament opens
Middle East News: TEHRAN: President Hassan Rouhani urged Iranian lawmakers to "cooperate" with his government in a speech on Wednesday during the inaugural session of t.
State issues strict new child care facility requirements to cope with COVID-19 threat | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
State officials released strict new guidelines Tuesday for Hawaii child care facilities that are operating now or plan to reopen during the COVID-19 pandemic, and also announced $11.9 million grant funding to try to stabilize and support child care operators.
'Disturbing' Ont. long-term care home report doesn't come as surprise to families
When a bombshell report from the Canadian Armed Forces outlining a litany of problems at five long-term care homes released on Tuesday, family members say they're not surprised.
A Church Cat Has Gone Viral After Disappearing Under The Dean Of Canterbury's Robes
No, this isn't a crude punchline in a Carry On film; this is 2020 and any feline caretaker who's tried to do anything on video throughout the coronavirus crisis will tell you, they ain't camera shy. The video of a cat disappearing under the Dean of…
Nokia Temporarily Shuts Down Its Manufacturing Unit Near Chennai After 18 Employees Test Positive For Covid-19
Nokia Temporarily Shuts Down Its Manufacturing Unit Near Chennai After 18 Employees Test Positive For Covid-19
Report: US demanding Israel drop claims to areas beyond sovereignty plan - Inside Israel
Israeli officials say US is pushing Israel to accept sovereignty plan as final border, drop claims to rest of Judea & Samaria
Missing woman found safe, Knoxville police say
Knoxville police said a woman has been found safe after her vehicle was found at Victor Ashe Park Tuesday evening.
JUST IN: Road crash claims five lives in Kano - The Nation Nigeria
Five passengers lost their lives on Wednesday morning in a fatal road crash atRimin Gata, Ungoggo Local Government area of Kano State...
Cops distribute flowers among medical fraternity in Srinagar
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Afghanistan begins freeing 900 Taliban prisoners, urges truce extension
The Afghan government said it was in the process of freeing 900 Taliban members from prison on Tuesday, the biggest such release yet, and urged the insurgent group to extend a three-day ceasefire set to end at midnight.
Sebi unlikely to give result disclosure waiver to India Inc for Q1FY21
CII, FICCI have asked for exemption from disclosing June quarter results; Sebi says yet to take view
National Won’t Support Rushing APEC Bill
In what we hope will be a post-Covid world, New Zealand is set to host APEC in 2021, National’s Foreign Affairs spokesperson Gerry Brownlee says.
BMS to seek Opposition MPs’ help against Centre’s move on labour laws
Five key points including plight of migrant workers, unfair labour laws to be brought up
Lucknow-Mumbai flight passengers face delay in opening of aircraft door
There were around 40 passengers on the first flight to Mumbai after resumption of domestic flight services on May 25.
Report: NM Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham Broke Lockdown to Buy Jewelry
New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham bought jewelry from a non-essential business which was closed by her lockdown order, according to a report.
National won't support rushing APEC Bill - Brownlee
In what we hope will be a post-Covid world, New Zealand is set to host APEC in 2021, National’s Foreign Affairs spokesperson Gerry Brownlee says.
Quebec reports 541 new COVID-19 cases as another 89 people die from virus
Quebec is reporting 541 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday, bringing the total in the province to 49,139. Another 89 people have died of COVID-19 in the province, public health is reporting, bring the death toll to 4,228.
Car dealership arrives home? Mercedes-Benz India takes the first attempt
News News: NEW DELHI: Mercedes Benz India is bullish on driving in 10 cars in 2020 amid the Covid-19 pandemic, according to a top company official.
Lockdown helps SCR in track maintenance
Work completed on 984 km of the total track of 6,336 km under its control
Himachal BJP chief resigns from post over ‘health scam’
Rajeev Bindal says party has nothing to do with graft case
Mohave County reports first COVID-19 case in jail system
Mohave County officials say they have confirmed the first known case of coronavirus within the county's detention center system.
People fined for not wearing masks in Pulwama
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Kerala carrying out maintenance work in Siruvani Reservoir
City’s water supply not to be affected
US Firm Aims To Make 1 Billion COVID-19 Vaccine Doses After Buying Plant
Novavax Inc is buying a manufacturing plant from privately held Serum Institute of India, the world's largest maker of vaccines by volume, as the U.S. company aims to produce 1 billion doses of its COVID-19 vaccine candidate next year.
CLP demands white paper on Covid-19, demands special assembly session
NT NETWORK Margao The Congress Legislature Party (CLP) at its meeting on Wednesday demanded that the state government prepares and submits a white p
We want direct primary in Ondo APC, says Olanusi
The leader of Unity Forum, Alhaji Ali Olanusi, has called for direct primary for the selection of the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate
Disney World to Reopen in July, SeaWorld Orlando to Reopen in June
Walt Disney World is planning on a phased reopening for its four parks in July, while SeaWorld Orlando plans to open its parks in June.
Tourism Kamloops launches survey to gauge reopening comfort levels
As COVID-19 pandemic restrictions are lifted and Kamloops prepares for businesses to begin using sidewalks and parking lots, residents are being asked what
Three subcontractors working on App State campus test positive for COVID-19
Health officials confirmed that three subcontractors working on the Appalachian State University campus tested positive for the coronavirus.
Twitter’s fact-checks open up a huge can of worms
Who, exactly, is Twitter going to “fact-check” now — and by what standard? It sure looks like CEO Jack Dorsey hasn’t thought this one through. Twitter plainly decided on the fly to slap a
Uproar in US after black man dies as white policeman kneels on neck
A video of a handcuffed black man dying while a Minneapolis officer knelt on his neck for more than five minutes sparked a fresh furor in the US over police treatment of African Americans Tuesday.
After 63 days, 2 premier stadiums in New Delhi reopen for SAI trainees
India News: NEW DELHI: The gates of the city’s two most prominent stadiums, Jawahar Lal Nehru and Major Dhyanchand, were thrown open on Tuesday, after 63 days.
NO RESPITE FROM COVID
The Covid-19 scenario is getting worse in India. With sharp rises in infection rate at 1.50 lakh and death toll of over 4,000 – what is clear is that the lockdown has had a limited impact while Mumbai, Gujarat and Delhi keeps the nation on edge. With
This Is What You Should Expect When You Check Into These Major Hotels
As hotels begin to reopen around the world, new, stringent health and safety protocols are in place, particularly system wide at two major brands: Four Seasons and Mandarin Oriental.
Boeing’s India operations to be largest outside US
India Business News: American aerospace major Boeing expects to have the largest presence out of its home country in India — in terms of manpower deployment and component
Amy Cooper, The “Central Park Karen” Who Called Police On A Black Man, Has Been Fired
A white woman in New York has been fired after a viral video shows her hysterically calling police on a black man who asked her to leash her dog.
The Sector Back From the Grave
While the S&P has been soaring, there's one sector (other than tech) that's crushing it ... and you probably haven't been paying it any attention.
AUD/USD trades with modest losses, just below mid-0.6600s
The AUD/USD pair edged lower on Wednesday and retreated further below mid-0.6600s, eroding a part of the previous day's strong positive move to 2-1/2-
Chinese state TV could face fine in UK for biased HK coverage
CTGN in hot water for only showing pro-China viewpoint
A person’s age, gender, culture interact to predict loneliness
Young people, men and people in "individualistic" societies report higher levels of loneliness, according to a large-scale global study.
Age, gender and culture 'predict loneliness'
Young people, men and people in 'individualistic' societies report higher levels of loneliness, according to a large-scale global study.
Do you know desert locusts can travel more than 81 miles per day? Here's all you need to know
If you are wondering what exactly are desert locusts, here's the answer...
Riot police shield Hong Kong legislature as protests gather against anthem Bill
HONG KONG: Hong Kong deployed riot police around the Legislative Council on Wednesday (May 27) as activists called for protests against a Bill to ...
Four Minneapolis officers fired after death of arrested black man
To the general American public, the video of a white police officer pressing his knee into the neck of a shirtless black man prone on the street, crying ou
Thousands of protesters gather in Hong Kong before legislators debate national anthem law
In the Central business district, police shot pepper balls at protesters and searched several people.
NYC Commission on Human Rights to probe Central Park ‘Karen’ Amy Cooper
The New York City Commission on Human Rights has announced it is launching an investigation into the case of the white dog-walker who called the cops on a black man in Central Park. “At a time when
Column: Ch. 7's Syracuse connection remains strong; Hollywood's Buffalo connection takes a hit
Leftovers after the long holiday weekend: This is the time of year that WKBW-TV (Channel 7) usually announces what recent Syracuse Univer...
In Wuhan, swab samples are being mixed to carry out quick group tests
The mass testing is part of China’s efforts to fortify against a potential “second wave” after a cluster of cases emerged in a residential community earlier this month.
COVID-19 presents new challenges in forest fire control
Symptoms of COVID-19 and ISPA are similar, said the Health Ministry.
American Timothy Chandler scores equalizer for Frankfurt in Bundesliga draw
May 27 (UPI) -- American Timothy Chandler scored an 82nd minute equalizer to help Eintracht Frankfurt secure a draw in a Bundesliga soccer clash against SC Freiburg.
I'm white. My sons are black. The Central Park incident confirmed that my kids won't be safe anywhere., Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - I thought moving my family to a more diverse city would protect my black children from racism. I was wrong.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Bickering firefighters ordered to 'hold hands until they make up' by captain
The two men, both in their 20s, are filmed facing the wall in shame with their hands swaying awkwardly by their side.
Grenell Declassifies Flynn-Kislyak Calls On Last Day as Acting DNI
New DNI Ratcliffe to determine if transcripts released to public
PR Consulting Shutters L.A. Office
A growing number of p.r. firms have been impacted by COVID-19 as fashion companies postpone shows and events and pull back on advertising.
Britain shuts embassy in North Korea after extreme lockdown
Britain has closed its embassy in the North Korean capital of Pyongyang and ordered its staff to leave the country. The surprise closure is linked to coronavirus-related restrictions in place since earlier this year, which the Foreign Office said had left it unable to "rotate our staff and sustain
Global Covid-19 Cases Rise To Over 56 Lakh, Death Toll Crosses 3.5 Lakh Mark
The total number of people that have recovered from the disease has also increased to over 23 lakh.
Liverpool 'lead' Premier League clubs in dispute over £340million broadcaster rebate
Premier League clubs are set to meet on Thursday with the Reds leading others in their argument over paying back a possible £340million to broadcasters, with games set to go ahead behind-closed-doors next month
Manchester United evening headlines as Ighalo pleads for United stay and vote result confirmed
Here are the Manchester United evening headlines on Wednesday, May 27 including the latest on Odion Ighalo and the Premier League.
Sydney braces for rat ‘plague’ after Covid-19 forces hungry rodents to turn to cannibalism
Suburban rat infestations surge after city-dwelling rodents run out of food
UGC drops online content fee proposal
Under the scheme, universities were to be asked to pay to Centre’s e-content platform 15% of their collections
MGM Resorts to re-open its Las Vegas casinos on June 4
(Reuters) - MGM Resorts said on Wednesday it would re-open its Las Vegas casinos on June 4 after months of closure due to public health restrictions aimed at curbing the spread of the novel coronavirus.
Goldman Sachs on target to meet medium,long-term growth goals: executive
Goldman Sachs Group Inc President and Chief Operating Officer John Waldron said Wednesday that the bank remains on track to achieve its medium ...
Srinagar admin forms committee to ensure smooth movement of essential services during lockdown
The Srinagar district administration has constituted a committee to prevent occurrence of issues and ensure quick redressal of concerns surrounding
No community transmission in state yet: Hek
SHILLONG: Even though positive cases of coronavirus are rising, Health and Family Welfare Minister AL Hek has asserted that there is no community transmission in the region and the state as of now."There is no community transmission as of now and all
Meghalaya govt not to defer salary for May
SHILLONG: Meghalaya Government has decided not to impose any salary deferment for the month of May.Informing this on Wednesday, Chief minister, Conrad Sangma said that the government had earlier deferred the salaries due to very less devolution of ta
Brutal murder of Sanatan Deka shows how Hindus are not safe anymore in Muslim dominated areas of Assam
The fear among the ethnic Hindus in these villages looms large due to the fear of a Muslim attack. They fear reprisals and gullibility of the police with Muslim money power and an enviable unity among Muslims against the 'Kafir'.- Siba Prasad Sarma
New Zealand sheltered its homeless during Covid-19 – but can it last?
Labour-led government has pledged $100m to keep 1,200 motel rooms available for the homeless for a year but obstacles to cementing gains remain
Charles Hurt: Joe Biden's Record: 100% Wrong, 100% of the Time
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Senator Murkomen’s response after Jubilee appointed him for new role in senate
Changes made in the Senate saw Ruto's allies removed from Committee Chairmanship positions
Horse racing: Derby favourite Charlatan tests positive for banned substance - NY Times
(Reuters) - Two horses trained by Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert, including Kentucky Derby favourite Charlatan, have tested positive for a banned substances, the New York Times reported.
ATO flags regional office closure
The Australian Taxation Office has begun consultations on plans to shut down its Geelong office.
Man arrested over deadly 2019 arson at Japan's Kyoto Animation
TOKYO (Reuters) - A Japanese man suspected of killing 36 people and injuring dozens in an arson attack at an animation studio last July was arrested on Wednesday after spending 10 months in hospital for treatment.
New poll shows Israeli Right taking largest lead over Left-Center bloc yet - Inside Israel
New poll shows right-wing bloc winning 67 seats versus 47 for center-left bloc, giving the Right its largest lead ever.
Maharashtra SSC Geography paper to be marked based on average scores of other subjects
The Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) on Wednesday said that the Class 10 Geography examination, which was cancelled, will be marked based on average scores in other subjects
Substitute host Katie Razzall stands in for Emily Maitlis on tonight's Newsnight after BBC admits she DID breach impartiality rules with amazing diatribe on Dominic Cummings and PM - as viewers demand full Ofcom probe
Reporter Katie Razzall stood in for Emily Maitlis on tonight's Newsnight after the BBC admitted the host breached impartiality rules in an opening monologue about the Dominic Cummings row.
Lockdown plight: Labourers who sold goats for a flight ticket will finally fly home
IndiGo has agreed to help the three to fly from Mumbai after their flight was cancelled.
Money or the goody bag? The great Comrades refund debate
Stuart Mann delves into the debate regarding marathons pocketing or reimbursing entry fees in the event of a cancellation.
To beat Covid-19, find today’s superspreading ‘Typhoid Marys’
A more informative factor than R is the ‘dispersion parameter’ known as k
Senator denies link with alleged N1bn monthly payout to firm by NDDC
The Chairman, Senate Committee on Niger Delta Affairs, Senator Peter Nwaoboshi, on Wednesday, denied any link to a firm that is allegedly...
India Operationalises Fully Loaded Tejas Squadron to Counter Assertive Enemy in Indian Ocean Region
New Delhi (Sputnik): With the rise in presence of Chinese navy in the Indian Ocean Region, India has been developing its southern air base as most modern base, equipped...
Thousands Of Illegal Firearms Still In Circulation
Despite the Government claiming to make New Zealand safer with its firearms reforms and gun buyback, according to the Auditor-General we still don’t know how many now illegal firearms are in the country, National’s Police spokesperson Brett Hudson says.
2 Corps members who met during NYSC in Plateau state, set to wed this Saturday (photos)
Two Corps members who met at the NYSC orientation camp in Plateau state sre set to wed this Saturday, May 30. In a statement announcing the wedding of the two corps members, Felicia Haruna from Kaduna
Retailers name top areas for IR reform
Changes to strict rosters limits, award classifications and the approval test for collective agreements are on the top of retailers' wish lists ahead of industrial relations reform talks.
PM gives Murrumbateman hot chocolate the thumbs up
Robyn Rowe Chocolates is a hidden piece of decadence just over the northern border of the ACT
For Sale: The First Printing of 'The Star-Spangled Banner'
A celebration of freedom, published next to advertisements for the slave trade.
Thousands of illegal firearms still in circulation - Hudson
Despite the Government claiming to make New Zealand safer with its firearms reforms and gun buyback, according to the Auditor-General we still don’t know how many now illegal firearms are in the country, National’s Police spokesperson Brett Hudson says.
More For Some, Less For Others
The Government’s new welfare scheme is ill targeted and provides the most support to those who need it the least, National’s Social Development spokesperson Louise Upston says.
COVID-19: FG suspends evacuation of Nigerians abroad
Sodiq Oyeleke Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama, says the Federal Government has temporarily suspended the evacuation of Nigerians abroad. He said suspending the evacuation was to...
Historic SpaceX Launch to ISS Scrubbed Over Bad Weather, Rescheduled for Saturday
The NASA and SpaceX launch, which was scheduled to take place from Florida’s Kennedy Space Center on Wednesday, has been postponed due to bad weather.
Weather scrubs SpaceX commercial crew launch
The first human orbital spaceflight from the United States in nearly nine years came within 17 minutes of launch May 27 before weather postponed liftoff.
NYC doctor who treated John Paul II, Reagan accused of sexually abusing patient
A noted New York City doctor who reportedly treated a pope and president allegedly sexually assaulted a patient after romantically pursuing her for years, according to a federal lawsuit. The woman who
COVID-19: FG considers dividing schools into morning, afternoon classes
The federal government says it is considering the reopening of schools across the country.
Remdesivir Trial of Over 1,000 Patients Shows Drug Speeds Recovery From COVID-19 - Report
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - A report based on partial data from a ten-nation trial of more than 1,000 patients hospitalised with the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19)...
Covid-19 Locator Form mandatory for overseas arrivals from today
From today, passengers arriving into Ireland from overseas will be required to complete a Covid-19 Passenger Locator Form.
Mary-Kate Olsen's ex Olivier Sarkozy 'moved his ex-wife' into mansion 'the moment' she left
Mary-Kate Olsen's estranged husband Oliver Sarkozy reportedly moved his ex-wife, Charlotte Bernard, their two children and his mother into their shared home as soon as she left
Mary-Kate Olsen's ex Olivier Sarkozy 'moved his ex-wife' into mansion 'the moment' she left
Mary-Kate Olsen's estranged husband Oliver Sarkozy reportedly moved his ex-wife, Charlotte Bernard, their two children and his mother into their shared home as soon as she left
UN concerned by US claims Russia sent jets to Libya
The UN said Wednesday it was "following with great concern" claims that Russia recently sent fighter jets to Libya to support Russian mercenaries fighting for strongman Khalifa Haftar in the long-running conflict. On Tuesday, the US military command for Africa (Africom) accused Moscow of deploying
Military airstrike kills 30 bandits in Zamfara
The Coordinator, Defence Media Operations, Major General John Enenche, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja.
You can vote for Joe Biden without discrediting Tara Reade
We all experience cognitive dissonance, or the state of having inconsistent thoughts or beliefs. For example, we know it’s important to be active, but we spend most of our days rotating between our desks, couches, and beds. Getting exercise isn’t fun, but it’s important for our health, so we feel guilty about not doing it.
You can vote for Joe Biden without discrediting Tara Reade, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
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You can vote for Joe Biden without discrediting Tara Reade
Whether or not Tara Reade's accusation is true, it is certainly credible, and people working to discredit her are telling on themselves.
Biden Hopes To Announce VP Pick By August 1st
He says his selection committee has interviewed everyone on his shortlist.
DAP: Perikatan stopped caring about drunk driving after coming into power
KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 — A score of DAP politicians have challenged the Perikatan Nasional (PN) administration to take punitive action against those caught drunk driving, in light of the two related deaths recently. In a joint press statement, the group pointed out that former transport minister...
Sugar price remains at high levels
Sweetener costs more despite ongoing cane harvesting, sugar production season
Modi govt amends Companies Act, makes PM CARES eligible to receive CSR funds
The notification was brought in to make PM CARES fund eligible to receive CSR funding. It will be implemented with a retrospective effect and shall deem to have come into force on March 28.
Migrants issue: Randeep Surjewala moves Supreme Court, seeks permission to intervene
Surjewala said he wants to apprise the top court of "certain pertinent measures" that may be considered by the Centre in order to alleviate the plight of migrant labourers who are stranded or travelling long distances.
Donbas warzone update: One Ukrainian soldier killed amid six attacks on May 26
Joint Forces returned fire to each enemy shelling.
COVID-19: 692 new cases reported in Kuwait
New deaths take overall fatalities to 175 in the country
1,600 migrant workers leave Mumbai for Tamil Nadu in spl train
The workers started their journey for Tirunelveli on Tuesday evening.
15 smart kiosks to be set up for COVID-19 testing
The State government in collaboration with Wipro GE Healthcare will set up 15 ‘smart kiosks’ across the State in the next few days for random population-based screening for COVID-19. The company’s ini
Ukraine's FM Kuleba plans to visit Hungary in late May
Relations between the two countries slid to a chill after the Ukrainian parliament in 2017 passed a new education law, which Hungary says treads on minority rights – the claim Ukraine has been steadily refuting.
Karnataka HC issues SOP for partially resuming courts
The High Court of Karnataka has issued Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for the High Court and the district courts for resuming partial functioning of the courts across the State from June 1.While t
Mike Pompeo says Hong Kong is no longer autonomous from China
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Wednesday declared Hong Kong no longer autonomous from China, as intense clashes break out between police and pro-democracy protesters. Pompeo said the Chinese
Gov. Cuomo's controversial order requiring nursing homes to admit COVID-19 patients was reportedly removed from New York's health website, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - Cuomo's March 25 order requiring adult care facilities to admit COVID-19-positive patients was apparently deleted, amid more than 5,800 deaths.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
CAI urges Centre to take steps to control desert locust attack
In a representation to both the ministers, Atul Ganatra, president, CAI said that sowing of cotton in north India is complete to the extent of 80%.
Nokia shuts plant in Tamil Nadu after 42 test positive for COVID-19
NEW DELHI: Nokia last week suspended operations at a telecoms gear manufacturing plant in southern India, the company said on Tuesday (May 26), ...
Nokia shuts Tamil Nadu plant after 42 employees test positive for COVID-19
Nokia did not disclose how many workers at the Sriperumbudur plant tested positive, but a source familiar with the matter said they were at least 42.
Education After COVID-19 Cannot Be Reimagined Without A Racial Justice Plan
Without a plan to achieve racial justice in schools, any post-COVID-19 plan for reopening schools is inherently flawed.
Patanjali to raise Rs 250 cr through debentures
Baba Ramdev-led Patanjali Ayurved plans to issue debentures worth Rs 250 crore that will be used to meet its working capital requirements and strengthen supply chain network.
Airbus wins ESA contract to construct third European Service Module for NASA's Orion spacecraft
The European Space Agency (ESA) has signed a contract with Airbus for the construction of the third European Service Module (ESM) for Orion, the American crewed spacecraft. The contract is worth around euro 250 million.
Bengaluru Containment Zones: At least 20 zones in city are no longer in the red
At least 20 places in Bengaluru, which were identified as “containment zones” to curb the spread of Coronavirus in the neighbourhood, have been freed from all restrictions over the last month, as zero Covid-19 positive cases were detected here over the period.
Big companies to get bigger after Covid: BofA Securities
The infrastructure and real estate sector could witness the emergence of new asset owners such as sovereign wealth funds, pension funds and private equity players.
Two murders reported from city over 12 hrs
Eight, including four minors, arrested for killing an entrepreneur; in the second case, accused is unknown
Kalaburgi district records maximum temperature of 44 degrees Celsius
Karnataka's Kalaburgi district recorded a maximum temperature of 44 degrees Celsius on Tuesday, as per information provided by the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
How 32-year-old traveled from Turkana to Eastleigh and back despite lockdown, roadblocks
The refugee has since tested positive for Coronavirus
Police Use Tear Gas Against Protesters in Minnesota After Arrest Leaves Local Man Dead - Videos
The outrage was sparked by footage of a Minneapolis citizen handcuffed with a police officer pinning him to the ground with his knee on his neck. The man had repeatedly...
Woman loses 200 pounds to hike the Smoky Mountains
The pandemic is keeping a lot of us at home, spending more time sitting on the sofa. April Cook is hoping to inspire more people to take their extra time to go after something they have always wanted to accomplish.
More peacekeeping operations, fewer troops in 2019: Report
The number of multilateral peace operations, both by the UN and others, rose by just one to 61, according to a report by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI).
Afghan government releases first hundred Taliban prisoners
The Eid al-Fitr holiday began on Monday as did the ceasefire in Afghanistan announced by the Taliban. Early signs were promising with the ceasefire appearing to hold.
Four pregnant women among 96 fresh cases in JK, tally rises to 1759
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Why Trump must suspend temporary worker programs
Immigration is fundamentally a labor issue, and given the employment situation the country needs to rethink the current policy of allowing in very large numbers of foreign workers.
Protest of Minneapolis man's death blocks Memphis street
Police blocked a main thoroughfare in Memphis, Tennessee, after protesters gathered outside a police precinct to voice their anger at the death of an unarmed black man during a confrontation with a wh
Vertex Energy's Transformation Continues
Vertex Energy began migrating its end-products toward higher-margin markets in 2018 - higher-purity base oils and IMO 2020-compliant marine fuel. The company re
Summer camps in Charlotte preparing for ‘new normal’ this season
Governor Cooper said summer camps can take place, as long as camp directors follow safety guidelines.
Quibi advertisers already wary of streaming service amid struggles
The star power of Sophie Turner didn’t offer enough immunity to protect Hollywood mogul Jeffrey Katzenberg from the pain of the pandemic. Large advertisers are seeking to defer payments to
Lockdown 4.0: Here's a proposed map for the state government to reopen Mumbai
Risk of infection remains and its spread cannot be contained but one has to learn to live in a new environment.
CNN's Jeffrey Toobin: Twitter Should Delete Trump's Scarborough Tweets
Jeffrey Toobin advocated for Twitter to censor President Donald Trump's Twitter feed by deleting his tweets about Joe Scarborough.
Brian Stelter Denies CNN Tries to Deplatform People
CNN media reporter Brian Stelter claimed Tuesday that his network does not attempt to "deplatform" people.
Police Break Up Illegal Gathering at Conservative MP's House – Reports
Police officers enforcing a national lockdown broke up an illegal 40th birthday party at the house of Rob Roberts, MP for Delyn in North Wales, according to the Evening...
Saanich’s OK for roadside stands offers a lesson in civic engagement
One of the upsides of home schooling in the age of COVID-19 is that children sometimes get a real-life education. In the past few weeks, Colleen O’Farrell’s two young sons, for instance, have had. . .
Nationwide study reveals poorer public toilet cleanliness
The results of a nationwide study conducted from Jan 10 to Feb 7 this year revealed that much work still needs to be done to improve public toilet hygiene standards at coffee shops and hawker centres. The Waterloo study, by Singapore Management University's (SMU) Senior...
Donal Lenihan: Around the world, rugby was never in greater need of progressive people
With no rugby action for the foreseeable future, I’m about to park my pen for the summer. With the professional game facing its biggest financial crisis since the decision to go open in August 1995, one wonders what the landscape will look like when I return to these pages in September.
LNA Surprised by Claims of 'Russian Aircraft' in Libya - Spokesman
CAIRO (Sputnik) - The Libyan National Army (LNA) believes the US military's statements about the alleged arrival of Russian military aircraft in Libya are strange, LNA...
David McMillan weighing up options after St Johnstone released striker
The ex-Dundalk star would consider a League of Ireland return but knows the Covid-19 pandemic means 'everything's up in the air'
RCA students design phones that turn speech into physical sensations
RCA students Sandeep Hoonjan and Xianzhi Zhang have designed a pair of phones that allow people to "physically feel conversations" while apart.
Credit risk funds are still relevant, says Mahendra Jajoo, CIO – debt, Mirae Asset
Many investors are having second thoughts about their investments in debt mutual funds. Most advisors are asking investors to stay away from most debt mutual fund categories, expect for overnight and liquid funds.
Football rumours from the media
Xherdan Shaqiri and Willian could be on the move.
In Delhi, only 8 Covid ICU beds vacant in 7 private hospitals
To add to its bed strength, the Delhi government recently asked 117 nursing homes and private hospitals to set aside 20% of their existing strength for Covid patients.
US: Woman fired after backlash from racist park confrontation
Amy Cooper released an apology through a public relations service Tuesday night, saying she "reacted emotionally and made false assumptions about his intentions".
Hezbollah chief rejects US pressure to beef up role of UN peacekeepers
The head of the Lebanese Shiite movement Hezbollah Tuesday rejected a US request to empower a UN peacekeeping force patrolling the border with Israel.
Excerpts: When Afghanistan was still considered the 'just war'
My arrival coincided with a season of returns. Before I came to Kabul, I had met Afghan refugees who had fled during the Taliban rule to Delhi. They had been part of an exodus that commenced in the 1970s, at the onset of the country's spiral of conflict.
After-school sector wants free care extended over winter holidays
While schools have resumed full-time teaching, the out-of-school-hours sector is unsure how many families will still need its services
After-school sector wants free care extended over winter holidays
While schools have resumed full-time teaching, the out-of-school-hours sector is unsure how many families will still need its services
Nokia Shuts Plant in Tamil Nadu After 42 Employees Test Positive for COVID-19
Nokia last week suspended operations at a telecoms gear manufacturing plant in southern India, the company said on Tuesday, after some employees tested positive for COVID-19.
Drive-through visits bring cheer to care home residents
A care home in Britain's south west has started a drive-through visiting system for the families of its elderly residents.
Abu Dhabi Police arrest two teenagers for stunt driving in the rain
The reckless drivers were held after posting videos of the stunt on social media
Godolphin to unleash star power as British racing season looks to resume
Trainers Saeed Bin Surour, Charlie Appleby eye Guineas festival at Newmarket next weekend
India Needs a Strategy to Exit Lockdown: Global Epidemiologist to former Opposition Congress Chief
New Delhi (Sputnik): Rahul Gandhi, the former head of India’s main opposition Congress Party, has been interacting with experts from several fields on the global...
Nevada to reopen casinos June 4, welcoming tourists again
By allowing the casinos to reopen, with new rules on social distancing and sanitizing, the governor said Nevada would again welcome visitors but would be prepared to close down again if there is a spike in cases.
South African Airways aims to resume domestic flights in mid-June
SAA, which is under a form of bankruptcy protection, suspended all commercial passenger flights in late March, when the government imposed one of the strictest lockdowns on the African continent.
Mbappe praises Klopp amid Liverpool transfer interest
Paris St. Germain forward Kylian Mbappe has lavished praise on Premier League giants Liverpool and their manager Jurgen Klopp amid rumours that he wants a move away from Parc des Princes.
British Land suffers £1bn hit from retail tumult
Property company dented by coronavirus impact and boom in ecommerce
Preparing Merchants For The Coming Mobile Wallet Boost
Merchants must be prepared for a new world, post-pandemic, that will embrace order-ahead and other digital/hybrid payment options. Here's how to get started.
Cleaner is just taking a short break, says resident who took photo
Cleaner is just taking a short break, says resident who took photo
Hammerson boss quits weeks after group loses €449m deal
The boss of Dundrum Town Centre co-owner Hammerson has announced plans to step down weeks after a £400m (€449m) deal to sell several sites fell through.
Manchester City leading chase to seal transfer of Ajax starlet
Ajax youngster is on Manchester City and Juventus' radar
COVID-19: Kaduna govt extends restrictions by two weeks
It added that according to the COVID-19 review report, "many of the cases recorded in Kaduna State have either been from persons with a history of
HK arrests protesters ahead of controversial law discussion
At least 15 people were arrested here on Wednesday by security forces, who have been deployed in greater numbers on the streets in recent hours, ahead of a controversial bill criminalising disrespect to the Chinese anthem being presented before in the Legislative Council.
Premier League clubs vote to give green light to phase two of Project Restart
The Premier League's return to action has gathered momentum after clubs gave the green light to phase two of their training protocol
PA’s 2020 Raspberry Pi schools competition looks to the future
PA Consulting’s Raspberry Pi Competition awards took place virtually this year, due to the pandemic. It was a strange irony of the times, as this year’s theme addressed ‘creating the sustainable city of the future using a Raspberry Pi’.
AfDB board bows to US pressure to probe its president
Africa’s largest multilateral lender decided on the inquiry after several governments backed U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin’s criticism of a bank-led examination into the allegations, the
Kerala launches BevQ app to sell liquor
Kerala, which has the highest per capita alcohol consumption in India, rolled out the app to deliver e-tokens for liquor purchase.The app is the state's exit-strategy to open alcohol shops closed due to the lockdown in the wake of the covid-19 pandemic
This leading password manager is now exceptionally cheap - and comes with 10GB cloud storage
These excellent password manager deals will go a long way to safeguarding online accounts while working from home.
Petition calls for councillor's dismissal after caravan 'parked outside neighbour's front door'
It has gathered more than 1,000 signatures
Man arrested over deadly arson at Japanese animation studio: media
Japanese police on Wednesday formally arrested a man on suspicion of an arson attack on an animation studio in the city of Kyoto last year that killed 36 people, local media reported.
EUR/GBP clings to gains near daily tops, still below mid-0.8900s
The shared currency caught some fresh bids in the last hour and lifted the EUR/GBP cross to daily tops, around the 0.8935 region. The cross stalled it
Kokua Line: Satellite city halls stay closed for now; most services available online or by mail | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
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Antrim and Newtownabbey residents 'extremely sensitive' over grass cutting
“Complaints have already been received in relation to the lack of grass cutting, despite awareness of the restrictions due to the virus.”
Random and weird facts about Ireland
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‘I can’t breathe’ – Here’s what we know about George Floyd’s death in the hands of Minneapolis police
George Floyd, an African-American man, died after a white Minneapolis cop who arrested him knelt on his neck despite pleading that he could not breathe.
Sterling Bancorp: Deposit Repricing To Counter High Credit Costs, Yield Decline
Provision expense will likely be higher than normal in the second quarter due to the deterioration in the economic outlook. The maturity of expensive deposits a
Buy Carrier Global As Potential Asset Sales Will Reduce Debt
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UPDATED: Presidency denies Buhari is probing late Kyari's office, appointments
The Nigerian Presidency has denied reports claiming that the country's leader Muhammadu Buhari is probing the office of his late chief of staff, Abba Kyari.
DPR to enforce use of face masks at Osun filling stations
The Osun Field Office of the Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) says it will start enforcing use of face masks at filling stations across the state
May 27: 17 New Cases of COVID-19 in Bulgaria - Total Reached 2460
The National Operations Headquarters provided up-to-date data on the situation with the coronavirus in the country during the regular morning briefing. 17 new positive probes have been identified.
Noida Man Rapes Teen For A Year, Friend Recorded Act For Blackmail: Police
A man was arrested in Noida on Wednesday for allegedly raping a teenager for a year and then circulating the videos on WhatsApp that were recorded by his friend, who too has been caught, police said.
'Bummed out': SpaceX launch scrubbed because of bad weather
The launch puts Elon Musk's SpaceX on the cusp of becoming the first private company to put astronauts in orbit.
Nevada governor to allow casinos to reopen next week
Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak (D) on Tuesday announced that the state’s casinos will begin reopening next week, a move that could provide a big economic boost amid the coronavirus’s burgeoning economic
Teen stopped for stunt driving had 14 previous traffic charges in 2020: Ottawa Police
Ottawa Police say a 17 year-old driver with 14 previous traffic charges in the first five months of 2020 was stopped for speeding again.
Kano faults viral video on isolation centre, says claim is misleading
Kano State government has described the viral footage on the social media on Dangote Isolation entre at Sani Abacha Stadium as misleading and unfounded. The video clip depicted an abandoned project at the site, showing empty bed space with meant for the centre littered around the premises. The voice note note on the clip also […]
Government issues fresh rules for inter-State travel
14-day quarantine mandatory for all travellers including Defence, Railway, ISRO and medical professionals In Mysuru, six hotels with 266 rooms reserved for facility quarantine; free accommodation at Morarji School Bengaluru/Mysuru: The Karnataka Government has tightened restrictions to those who are coming from high-risk States. At the same time, it has decided to allow commercial activities...
Quibi adds AirPlay support, finally lets users watch content on the big screen
Short-form mobile streaming service Quibi now supports Apple’s AirPlay, which means users can now watch the platform’s content on TV and other devices.
US: Four Minneapolis policemen fired after the death of black man pinned down by white officer
Video captured by the bystanders on Monday showed George Floyd shouting ‘I cannot breathe’ as a police officer knelt on his neck.
Experts Explain Why You Should Continue to Take Precautions, Even If You've Had COVID-19
It's unclear whether those who have been infected with COVID-19 develop immunity to the virus and, if so, how long it lasts.
Rochdale council boss says 'big questions' remain over track and trace plans
Chief executive Steve Rumbelow has concerns over how local and national government systems will link up
KSDP makes a remarkable turnaround
State government’s drug manufacturing facility records profit of ₹7.13 crore
London Camera Exchange: ‘Customers have been great’
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COVID -19: NBC fines three radio stations - Premium Times Nigeria
The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has fined three stations over broadcast of invariable content on COVID-19 and also sanctioned 28 others...
George Floyd Death: Protesters clash with Police in Minneapolis (Video)
Protests erupt in Minneapolis following the death of George Floyd, chanting "I can't breathe" on Tuesday night. Thousands of protesters were demanding justice for 46-year-old George Floyd, a black man who died after a white Minneapolis
Patanjali to issue debentures worth Rs 250 cr; bidding to start on May 28
NCDs will carry a coupon rate of 10.10 per cent with a tenure of three years
Central Park birdwatcher says Amy Cooper death threats must ‘stop immediately’
The black birdwatcher who filmed white dog owner Amy Cooper calling the cops on him in Central Park says she’s received death threats — which he urged must “stop
Ireland women to complete Euro qualifiers later this year
Vera Pauw’s side have three fixtures left as they bid for place at postponed 2022 Euros
Johnny Vegas spotted smoking six months after quitting
He kicked the habit in November.
Don’t Get Caught Up in the Hype of Gold Stocks
The current economic events are a plus for gold. But gold stocks have gotten ahead of themselves right now.
Air Canada to resume flights to Phoenix in August
After nearly a month of closures due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Air Canada has resumed flights to and from the United States, with service to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport set to resume in August.
Ramsdale's positive test for COVID-19 'shook' Bournemouth: Howe
Bournemouth goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale's positive test for COVID-19 after his return to training has left everyone at the Premier League club shaken and anxious about their own test results, manager Eddie Howe has said.
Covid-hit hospital trust pays lasting tribute to lost colleagues
Walsall Manor Hospital opened a permanent memorial to those who died including staff nurse Areema Nasreen.
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp receives Caglar Soyuncu tip ahead of transfer window
Jurgen Klopp has assembled a very strong defence at Liverpool, but former Red Emile Heskey reckons the German should take a look at Leicester City's Caglar Soyuncu
George Floyd: Protest in US over police ‘killing’ of black man
Thousands of protesters demanding justice for 46-year-old George Floyd, a black man who died after a white Minneapolis police officer knelt on his neck, gathered at the intersection where Floyd was...
Uplifting news: Visits return to care home and Camilla joins starry Dahl reading
A round-up of Wednesday’s feelgood stories.
In pictures: Football legend Jimmy Kirunda buried
Images from the burial of legendary former Uganda Cranes captain Jimmy Kirunda at his ancestral home in Mayire, Bulesa - Kyadondo.
Which European countries have opened their borders?
Want to make plans for the summer? Different countries across Europe are lifting their restrictions at different times. Here's what we currently know, country-by-country.
Dad's heartbreak as son, 12, takes his own life after struggling during lockdown
Brad Hunstable says his son Hayden died of coronavirus "but not in the way you think" after he struggled to cope without his friends and normal routine
Canucks forward blasted online for filming while driving
A video of Canucks forward is circulating on social media as he films himself decked out in the team's gear.
COVID-19: ICU beds in Delhi’s private hospitals filling fast, less crunch at govt hospitals
The Delhi government recently directed 117 nursing homes and private hospitals to set aside 20 per cent of their current strength for Covid-19 patients to add to their bed size.
Tata Power plans to add 700 MW in renewable energy
Enhances renewables portfolio by 7% to 3,833 MW
CDC: Antibody test results are often wrong and should not be relied on
The CDC has released new guidance on antibody tests, warning that they can be wrong half the time and shouldn’t be used to inform important policy decisions.
Two passengers on Ahmedabad-Guwahati SpiceJet flights test Covid-19 positive
Passengers had travelled on SG-8194 (Ahmedabad-Delhi) & SG-8152 (Delhi-Guwahati).'The operating crew has been quarantined and SpiceJet is coordinating with government agencies in notifying other passengers who had travelled with them,' the airline said
Easing COVID-19 restrictions: UAE government employees return to offices from Sunday
Attendance rate starts at 30% as a minimum and gradually increases based on developments
Invasive mussel spreads in backwaters
Charru mussel has in many places replaced the Asian green mussel
Hospitality sector in the Nilgiris may see 70% slide in revenue
Lockdown coincided with peak season for tourism
Nepal's proposal to validate new map delayed
South Asia News: The Nepal government's proposal for a Constitutional amendment to revise Nepal's map in the national emblem has run into rough weather despite PM K P
Football: Ramsdale's positive test for COVID-19 'shook' Bournemouth, says Howe
Bournemouth goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale's positive test for COVID-19 after his return to training has left everyone at the Premier League club ...
Twenty New Community COVID-19 Cases Reported
The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department (PHD) reports 20 new COVID-19 cases reaching a total of 1,624 during a press conference Wednesday.
Heatwave likely to recede from today: IMD
The temperatures north and central India have soared over 47 degrees Celsius at a few places since the past four-five days. The maximum temperature in Churu, which had recorded 50 degrees Celsius on Tuesday, was 49.6 degrees, followed by 48.9 degrees in Ganganagar and Bikaner districts of Rajasthan.
Four US policemen fired over death of black man as family demands justice
The four policemen, who caused the death of George Floyd, have been fired as the victim's family call for a murder charge.
KCCI Urges Govt To Evacuate Kashmiris Stranded Abroad
The KCCI on Wednesday urged government to evacuate hundreds of Kashmiris stranded in various foreign countries due to coronavirus lockdown
McDonald's to reopen drive-thrus but with no breakfast items, no milkshakes and no wraps
LONG queues are expected next week when McDonald's reopens 924 branches across Britain and Ireland for drive-thru customers.
Federal lawsuits against East Texas ‘sanctuary cities for unborn’ dropped by ACLU
A lawsuit brought by the American Civil Liberties Union on behalf of two reproductive rights groups against seven East Texas cities has been dropped after changes were made to local ordinances.
COVID-19 NAF unveils locally-produced emergency ventilators
In line with its drive to provide indigenous solutions to tackle the COVID-19 Pandemic, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has unveiled 2 emergency ventilators produced by a Team of Researchers from the Air Force Research and Development Centre (AFRDC) and Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT) Kaduna, in partnership with the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) Zaria.
Ahmaud Arbery case: Hearing set for 3 Georgia men charged in killing
A June 4 preliminary hearing has been set for the three men charged in the killing of Georgia man Ahmaud Arbery.
Funding announced for pair of North Delta salmon conservation projects
Grants for Cougar Creek-related works by Burns Bog Conservation Society, Cougar Creek Streamkeepers
Where it all went wrong for Man City loanee Aro Muric at Nottingham Forest
Nottingham Forest transfer news: Reports this evening claim that the Reds have sent the Kosovo international back to Pep Guardiola's side and won't require his services anymore
Neste and Covestro enter cooperation related to sustainable plastics production
Neste Corp. (Espoo, Finland) and Covestro AG (Leverkusen, Germany) are starting a strategic cooperation in Europe to promote the use of sustainable raw mat
Phillip Schofield receives Ofcom complaints after saying Donald Trump is 'still there sadly' during COVID-19 segment on This Morning
In the show aired last week, the presenter, 58, left viewers shocked over his comment about the US President, 73, during a segment about him taking unproven drug hydroxychloroquine.
Winter of discontent looms for mining sector
As the mining sector gears up to resume full production from June, the Minerals Council South Africa sees a 6%-10% contraction in overall mining production for 2020 because of the Covid-19 impact. It is also satisfied that its screening and testing measures are working. Unions would beg to differ.
ALEX BRUMMER: Landlords take a brutal beating... and the recovery is not going to be easy
Amid the constant tussle between commercial landlords and retailers it is the property owners who are often portrayed as villains. Traditional bugbears play their part in this.
Hyundai Australia extends warranties again due to COVID-19
Hyundai has extended its warranty for another month, as many cars spent less time on the road during coronavirus lockdowns.
'Bummed out': SpaceX launch scrubbed because of bad weather
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — The launch of a SpaceX rocket ship with two NASA astronauts on a history-making flight into orbit was called off with less than 17 minutes to go in the countdown Wednesday because of thunderclouds and the risk of lightning.
Media firm trains campus journalists on reporting - The Nation Nigeria
No fewer than 400 campus journalists across the country have been trained on news writing, reporting and fact-checking by the social enterprise hub
J&K Govt extends ban on high-speed mobile Internet till June 17
Jammu and Kashmir Government on Wednesday extended ban on 4G internet in Jammu and Kashmir till June 17, claiming that the reports received by it suggest
Weather delays SpaceX's first astronaut launch from Florida
The next launch window is set for Saturday afternoon, when SpaceX will make a second attempt to send the astronauts into orbit.
Lufthansa board rejects EU conditions on US$10 bln bailout
German airline Lufthansa's supervisory board on Wednesday rejected conditions imposed by Brussels on a proposed government bailout, casting fresh ...
Soldier injured in ramming attack awarded at hospital for distinguished service - Defense/Security
Shadi Ibrahim had been named award recipient before attack over which he lost his leg, but hospitalization prevented attendance at ceremony.
SpaceX launch from Florida delayed by weather
Mission would have marked first spaceflight of Nasa astronauts from US soil in 9 years
What you need to know about paying your Local Property Tax
The year 2020 is bringing a lot of changes for the Local Property Tax. Here's everything you need to know in simple terms.
Disney Proposes Opening Orlando Theme Parks July 11
The phased reopening would start with Disney World's Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom on July 11, followed by Epcot and Hollywood Studios on July 15.
Father of Aston Villa boss Dean Smith dies at the age of 79
Ron Smith, a lifelong Villa fan, died after a four-week battle against coronavirus.
Father of Aston Villa boss Dean Smith dies at the age of 79
The father of Aston Villa head coach Dean Smith has died after contracting Covid-19.
Trump supporters target Twitter employee after fact check
Twitter’s decision to fact check Donald Trump has resulted in mass harassment of one of its employees.
Bath & Body Works Is Closing 50 Locations Nationwide, and Malls Just Won't Be the Same
Bath & Body Works announced it will be closing 50 stores across the country, mostly in malls.
How To Make It Safe To Fly The Friendly Skies Again
The airline industry has been particularly pummeled by the global pandemic as consumers sheltering in place have eschewed both domestic and overseas air travel.
FIA approves F1's budget cap reduction and handicap system
There will be greater aerodynamic restrictions for the more successful teams in a development handicap system.
Disney Proposes Opening Orlando Theme Parks Beginning July 11
The Disney World theme park and resort have been closed since March 14
FIA approves F1's budget cap reduction and handicap system
There will be greater aerodynamic restrictions for the more successful teams in a development handicap system.
FIA approves F1's budget cap reduction and handicap system
There will be greater aerodynamic restrictions for the more successful teams in a development handicap system.
'We're well prepared to handle any surge in COVID-19 cases'
'We're well prepared to handle any surge in COVID-19 cases'. 'States have done a tremendous job of identifying health facilities for COVID-19 care and equipping them well.'
Zipline Drones Will Continuously Drop Supplies To Hospital In North Carolina
Granted a waiver to operate due to the coronavirus pandemic, the operation could define how drone delivery works in the U.S. Its usefulness hinges on just how valuable a few pound of air-dropped supplies can be.
Australian-born immunologist Sotiris Tsiodras: Greece would have 13,685 dead if action wasn’t taken
Given that in Greece less than 1% of the population was infected with coronavirus, the country's Health Ministry spokesperson and infectious diseases expert
Tribeca Film Institute Winds Down Operations, Will Close Completely in September
Tribeca leaders left open the possibility that TFI could rise again.
Student jailed for extortion over policewoman’s nude pictures
A Circuit Court in Accra has sentenced a 24-year-old student, Francis Aggrey, to three years imprisonment for extortion in his bid to circulate nude videos of his girlfriend, a policewoman.
Sars, Ebola and Mers were near misses that led us to believe Covid-19 would pass us by too
Each briefly threatened to become a pandemic, before subsiding.
Positive COVID-19 test for worker at House meeting place
A worker at the Springfield convention center where the Illinois House convened for a special session last week has tested positive for COVID-19, the office of Speaker Michael Madigan revealed Wednesd
Alan Kennedy on surviving nightmare Liverpool debut to become 1981 European Cup hero
As we reach day three of our European Cup finals anniversary week, we find Liverpool on the verge of greatness and Alan Kennedy on the edge of legendary status
Alan Kennedy on surviving nightmare Liverpool debut to become 1981 European Cup hero
As we reach day three of our European Cup finals anniversary week, we find Liverpool on the verge of greatness and Alan Kennedy on the edge of legendary status
World watches as South Korea cautiously returns to life
Rest of World News: As South Korea significantly relaxes its rigid social distancing rules as a result of waning coronavirus cases, the world is paying close attention to
Kenya Airways takeover law to be out by August
Assembly team says it is on course to deliver legal framework.
Aston Martin appoints ex-AMG boss Tobias Moers as new CEO from August 1 – Andy Palmer steps down
Tobias Moers After some speculation, Aston Martin Lagonda has now confirmed that Andy Palmer will be stepping down as president and group CEO of the
French power couple lose money laundering appeal
PARIS, May 27 — A French political power couple lost their appeal today against a money laundering conviction, capping a fall from grace spurred by accusations they illegally pocketed millions of euros in public funds while in office. Patrick and Isabelle Balkany, right-wing politicians who for...
Ola Electric to launch new E-scooter in India by 2021
Ola Electric Mobility has announced that it has acquired Etergo BV which is an electric scooter OEM based out of Amsterdam, Netherlands and it will now enter the premium electric scooter space both globally and nationally.
Hotels in Bali brace for travel-restriction relaxation, 'new normal'
The deputy chairman of the Bali Hotel General Managers Association (IHGMA), Ketut Swabawa, said it was necessary to build a thorough new normal ecosystem before travel restrictions could be relaxed.
Chief Secy vs Punjab ministers: All eyes on Cabinet today
The Cabinet meeting was called a few hours after Manpreet Badal and Channi met the CM at the latter’s farm house on Monday.
Bulgaria insists on denying “Macedonian language”
"There is no point of equality between a language and a literary language. One is a family concept and the other a form (of it). The Bulgarian language
Don’t panic but stay safe, says doctor who recovered from COVID-19
People should not panic but follow the precautionary measure by the government to limit the spread of COVID-19, says doctor who recovered from virus in Qatar.
JUST IN: Kano, IGP, others bow, unseal rice factory
After vacillating for about three weeks, the Kano State Government, the Inspector General of Police (IGP) and two others have complied with a May...
French power couple lose money laundering appeal
A French political power couple lost their appeal Wednesday against a money laundering conviction, capping a fall from grace spurred by accusations they illegally pocketed millions of euros in public funds while in office.
KEBS Forced to Respond to Ruto Fake Donations Report
KEBS was forced to respond to the fake Gikambura donations report...
Child sex offender gets life imprisonment for human trafficking
David Timothy Deakin is the first foreigner to be convicted for trafficking offenses through online proceedings, according to the International Justice Mission
Jenrick is latest minister to give 'car crash' interview defending Cummings
The housing secretary said it is time for the country to 'move on' from the scandal.
AFP will not lay charges against Annika Smethurst over publishing of classified intelligence documents
No charges will be laid against Annika Smethurst after Australian Federal Police investigated her use of leaked documents in an article.
Govt must step up and stamp out online sexual harassment in Malaysia now, say Pakatan reps
KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 — Three Pakatan Harapan (PH) representatives have called on the government to not ignore online sexual harassment and immediately act against such threats. In a joint statement today, Bandar Utama assemblyman Jamaliah Jamaluddin, Kampung Tunku assemblyman Lim Yi Wei and...
Covid-19: Gujarat HC refuses to give state clean chit in its handling of hospital with 400 deaths
The judges said that they will make a surprise visit to the hospital to put an end to all controversies surrounding its functioning.
Denmark Residents Sue Over Laws for Dismantling ‘Ghettos’
A group of Copenhagen residents sued the Danish government Wednesday over legislation that authorized dismantling neighborhoods designated as "ghettos," arguing that the measures discriminate on the basis of ethnicity and should be overturned in court.
Denmark residents sue over laws for dismantling 'ghettos'
STOCKHOLM — A group of Copenhagen residents sued the Danish government Wednesday over legislation that authorized dismantling neighbourhoods designated as “ghettos,” arguing that the measures discriminate on the basis of ethnicity and should be overturned in court.
'It's outrageous': inside an infuriating Netflix series on Jeffrey Epstein
Jeffrey Epstein: Filthy Rich synthesizes legal information with first-person testimony of the billionaire’s abuse and bought immunity into a shocking watch
Lawsuit seeking billions in damages filed against EasyJet
British law firm PGMBM announced Tuesday it filed a lawsuit against EasyJet in connection with a breach that exposed data on aprroximately 9 million people.
Powerhouse Museum reopening left a mystery
Critics say the people of NSW deserve a chance to farewell the Ultimo institution.
Identify private hospitals to treat COVID-19 patients for free or at nominal cost: SC to Centre
The bench was hearing an application filed in a plea which has sought a direction for regulating the cost of treatment of COVID-19 at private hospitals across the country.
London markets make ‘solid’ gains as trading optimism continues
London’s top flight closed 76.49 points higher at 6,144.25p at the end of trading on Wednesday.
London markets make ‘solid’ gains as trading optimism continues
London’s top flight closed 76.49 points higher at 6,144.25p at the end of trading on Wednesday.
Kano abolishes Almajiri system - The Nation Nigeria
Kano Governor Abdullahi Ganduje on Wednesday formerly announced abolishment of traditional Almajiri system of education in the state.
Saudi Arabia to open two new airports
Al Jouf and Arar airports ready to be operational from Sunday 31
Revolutionary changes made in A.P.’s education sector: Minister
Welfare schemes will help underprivileged students chase their dreams, he says
Lindsey Graham Has Named the First Witness in His FISA Abuse Investigation
Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Lindsey Graham announced Wednesday afternoon former Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein will be the first witness in the inquiry into FISA abuse, Mueller's Special Counsel investigation and origins of the Russia investigation. He will testify on June 3.
Covid-19: Kent RO withdraws ad against house helps kneading dough, issues apology
The healthcare products company had claimed that their machine should be used to knead dough as ‘her hands may be infected’.
Govt says lockdown period used to ramp up health infrastructure required for COVID-19 management
As of May 27, 930 dedicated COVID-19 hospitals with 1,58,747 Isolation beds, 20,355 ICU beds and 69,076 oxygen supported beds are available in the country, the government said.
Ottawa man who sexually assaulted two women sentenced to more than 5 years in prison
An Ottawa man has been sentenced to more than five years in prison for sexually assaulting two women, but it's unclear when he'll be put behind bars due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Pakistan condemns commencement of temple construction at site of Babri Masjid in Ayodhya: FO
"The RSS-BJP combine in India is busy unabashedly advancing the 'Hindutva' agenda," says FO spokesperson Aisha Farooqui.
Ottawa man who raped two women sentenced to more than five years in prison
An Ottawa man has been sentenced to more than five years in prison for sexually assaulting two women, but because of the COVID-19 pandemic it's unclear when
Ottawa man who raped two women sentenced to more than five years in prison
An Ottawa man has been sentenced to more than five years in prison for sexually assaulting two women, but because of the COVID-19 pandemic it's unclear when he'll be put behind bars.
Alibaba Hunts for a Million Influencers Keen to Make Big Money
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. pioneered the use of live-streaming hosts to sell everything from lipstick to smartphones in China. Now, the e-commerce giant wants to repeat that success globally with the help of a million influencers on forums from TikTok to Instagram.
GITU: Fine-tune reforms to make tea growing worthwhile
Start a reserve fund for marketing Kenyan tea as a quality global brand.
Australian Miller to follow in Stoner's racing line, ride for Ducati
Jack Miller will step up to Ducati's main MotoGP team next season with an option on 2022.
Australian Miller to follow in Stoner's racing line, ride for Ducati
Jack Miller will step up to Ducati's main MotoGP team next season with an option on 2022.
Navy hands over 42 suspected cultists to Cross River
Briefing newsmen on Tuesday in Calabar, the Commander of NNVS, Rear Admiral Vincent Okeke, said the suspects were arrested on Sunday through a tip off by concerned individuals.
Buhari eulogises Clark at 93, Soun at 94 - The Nation Nigeriaa
President Muhammadu Buhari has urged elder statesman and leader of the Ijaw nation, Chief Edwin Clark, to continue to work for the ...
Jawaharlal Nehru death anniversary: Inspirational quotes, messages and thoughts of Nehru
Jawaharlal Nehru inspirational quotes, thoughts: On his death anniversary, we share some inspirational quotes of the leader that have stayed with us over the years, are are more relevant now than ever.
Ram Temple trust chief offers prayers at shrine after 28 years
Ram temple trust chairman Mahant Nritya Gopal Das has offered prayers at the Ram Lalla shrine here on what is said to be his first visit to the makeshift temple in nearly three decades.
Australia drops probe of journalist over use of classified documents
MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Australian police have dropped their investigation of a News Corp journalist over the disclosure of a national security document in 2018, citing a lack of evidence.
Kolkata Knight Riders extend support to help government battle aftermath of cyclone Amphan
Extending a helping hand to the victims of Super Cyclone Amphan, Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on Wednesday pledged support to the West Bengal Chief Ministers Relief Fund among other initiatives.
Amid reports of rift, Uddhav Thackeray holds meeting with MVA alliance partners
The discussion on the ongoing lockdown and the decision of lifting it in some areas are on the agenda list of this meeting.
Rahul spreading false news; no one can threaten Modi's India: Ravi Shankar
Amidst the rising tension in east Ladakh along the Sino-India border, Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad on Wednesday said that no one can threaten Narendra Modi's India
Schools in State likely to re-open on July 1
Mysore/Mysuru: After an abrupt end to the 2019-20 academic year following the COVID-19 induced nationwide lockdown, Schools across Karnataka are likely to re-open on July 1 for the new academic year (2020-21). Primary and Secondary Education Minister S. Suresh Kumar discussed the issue with the Department officials at a meeting held in the State capital...
FG to release guidelines on school reopening
Kayode Oyero The Federal Government has said it would roll out the course of action for the reopening of schools in the country, The PUNCH reports. The Chairman of the Presidential Task Force...
Roadside Bomb Explodes on Syria's M4 Highway in Idlib, Leaving Casualties
Earlier this year, Russia and Turkey agreed to carry out joint patrols on the M-4 highway in Idlib.
What flying might look like under new Covid guidelines
We now have a good idea of what flying will look like this summer, after the publication of new aviation protocols by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and European Centre for the Prevention for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDPC).
Worst attack in years: Locusts reach Jhansi, damage crops in Nagpur; Punjab too on alert
India News: After damaging crops in Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh, swarms of locusts entered Uttar Pradesh's Jhansi district Wednesday amid what is being described
Sircilla Water Management lessons for IAS trainees at Mussoorie
Trainee IAS officers will learn the water management lessons based on Sircilla experience with the Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration in Mussoorie choosing Sircilla Water Managemen
Foodgrains procurement centres to close by May 31
CM tells Agriculture dept. to focus on crop season from June
Telangana: 3-year-old boy falls into newly dug borewell in Medak district, rescue operations on
Oxygen was being supplied into the 120 feet open borewell and earth excavation machines have been pressed into service to dig around it, they said. An NDRF team has reached the spot tandjoin the rescue efforts, they said.
BREAKING: We are working on guidelines for reopening of schools in Nigeria – Boss Mustapha
Boss Mustapha, the secretary to the Government of the Federation, has on Wednesday said guidelines for the reopening of schools in Nigeriawill eb shared by Federal Government soon. Chairman of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19,
Trade from North to Great Britain will be ‘99.9%’ unfettered, says Gove
No pushback from EU on British government interpretation of protocol, minister tells MPs
Govt spokespersons should acknowledge figures of 2017-18: Jahangir Tareen
Jahangir Tareen said he was the only mill owner who paid full price of sugarcane to farmers
Government invests $700 million to protect fresh waterways, announces raft of new regulations
The Government has earmarked $700 million to help the primary sector and other groups implement the new rules.
Supervisor in court for three security guards' murder
Ofentse Monaledi, a security guard, left home on the morning of April 2 to confront his employer over non-payment.
Delhi High Court asks Centre, Delhi govt to file status report on arrangements and helplines to deal with COVID-19 patients
High Court has also asked the two governments to assess the adequacy of the helpline capacity and state whether the same is sufficient to deal with the present call traffic.
Covid-19 tests not mandatory for maternal, newborn: Health Ministry
The ministry also said that mother and newborn should be nursed together and breastfeeding must be initiated within 1 hour of delivery, irrespective of Covid-19 status
COVID-19 lockdown: Tourism ministry extends validity of approval, classification of hotels till June end
Due to the postponement of inspection work and application scrutiny during the lockdown period, it has decided to allow six months' relaxation or extension to all categories of tour operators.
China, India should not let differences shadow overall ties: Chinese envoy
The Chinese Ambassador's comments came in the midst of aggressive posturing by both Chinese and Indians troops in several areas in eastern Ladakh including Pangong Tso, Galwan Valley, Demchok and Daulat Beg Oldie.
India, China Shouldn't Let Differences Shadow Overall Ties: Chinese Envoy
China and India should never let their differences shadow the overall bilateral ties and must enhance mutual trust, Chinese Ambassador Sun Weidong said on Wednesday, in remarks that came amid an eyeball-to-eyeball confrontation between armies of the two countries in several sensitive areas along the Line of Actual Control in eastern Ladakh.
India and China should not let differences overshadow bilateral ties, says Chinese envoy
Sun Weidong said Beijing and New Delhi should gradually seek understanding through communication and resolve differences.
Will go ahead with English medium: Jagan
The next step is Class 7, says Chief Minister
Locust threat is bigger this year, warns Agriculture Ministry monitor
A huge challenge is likely to emerge when the swarms flying over 20 districts in Rajasthan start breeding.
Government to appeal historic Bahamian court ruling on citizenship
NASSAU, Bahamas, CMC – The Bahamas government has hinted at filing an “immediate” appeal against a ruling by a Supreme Court judge that anyone born in the country to either a Bahamian mother or father is entitled to...
Manohar to step down as ICC chairman after current term
International Cricket Council (ICC) chairman Shashank Manohar is to step down when his term ends this year, the governing body said on Wednesday.
Manohar to step down as ICC chairman
The ICC is set to discuss the process to elect its new chief at its board meeting today.
Govt may launch coal blocks auction process under commercial mining on June 11
The government last week approved a methodology for commercial mining of coal on revenue sharing basis.
California sues over sex misconduct on ‘Criminal Minds’ set | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
LOS ANGELES >> The state of California filed a lawsuit today against CBS, Disney and producers of the long-running series “Criminal Minds,” alleging that the show’s cinematographer engaged in rampant sexual misconduct against crew members for years.
Training sector held back by Federation, says IR reformist
The big criticism focuses on the link between training and award wages, established in 1990.
Honor Play 4 Pro shows up on Vmall ahead of launch - Gizchina.com
The Honor Play 4 Pro will have a dual punch-hole shaped LCD display housing two selfie cameras. It is likely to be powered by Kirin 820 5G SoC.
Govt may launch coal blocks auction process under commercial mining on 11 June; 50 mines likely to be put on sale
The government last week approved a methodology for commercial mining of coal on revenue sharing basis.
Andhra Pradesh CM Jagan Mohan Reddy says education is answer to poverty
The incentivizing begins with Amma Vodi where Rs 15,000 would be credited to the mother’s account for sending her children to school.
Edo 2020: Obaseki faces tough challenge as Ize-Iyamu emerges Edo APC consensus candidate
Ize-Iyamu a former Secretary to Edo State Government (SSG), emerged on the night of Tuesday, May 26, in Abuja through a consensus arrangement by the party.
Torrential rain uproots 50 trees and 40 electricity poles, cuts power supply in Bengaluru
Heavy rains, coupled with thunder, lightning and gusty winds, lashed Bengaluru and the surrounding districts on Tuesday, bringing down dozens of trees, electricity poles and flooding low-lying streets.
OnePlus will launch affordable smartphones and smart products this year
According to OnePlus CEO, Pete Lau, the company will change its strategy and push affordable smartphones and smart products this year.
How to drive away locust swarms and prevent your farms? MP DM has an answer
Locusts entered Rajasthan from Pakistan earlier this month, and then drifted into other parts of western India.Desert locusts are a regular feature in the country but on a very small scale
Kerala takes first step back to school with exams: 20 students to a hall
Kerala had all the guidelines in place when it became the first state in the country to resume the school board exams that were stalled by more than two months due to the ongoing Covid lockdown.
Construction at lowest level since 2010
While home-building has weakened for a seventh consecutive quarter and is likely to weaken further, other sectors remain 'decent'.
Nokia shuts factory in Tamil Nadu after 42 test positive for COVID-19
Earlier this month, Nokia shut down its manufacturing plant in Tamil Nadu, India. The company made the move after employees tested positive for the Coronavirus infection. While the official numbers weren’t given out, a source close to the situation claimed that the infected number of people reached 42. Back when the COVID-19 cases had initially …
‘Damaging’ and ‘hurtful’ - Reception teacher slams comments made about Notts teachers
She was responding to comments by the leader of Nottinghamshire County Council
Tortured abductees charged over lockdown hunger protest
ZIMBABWEAN authorities on Tuesday charged three opposition MDC-Alliance party youth leaders, who are victims of abduction and torture, with committing public vi...
Body of COVID-19 victim cremated in open in Himachal Pradesh's Mandi amid protest by locals
The body of a woman who died due to COVID-19 was cremated in the open on the banks of Suketi Khud in Mandi district, amidst protest by local residents who objected to it over fear of catching the
Fishermen advised not to sail into rough Arabian sea till June 4
Adam H. Sobel, Atmospheric scientist at the Columbia University has also anticipated a cyclone over the Arabian Sea, early next week.
Why You Shouldn't Worry About Moderna's Recent Insider Selling
No foul, no harm with four of Moderna's top execs selling shares right after the biotech's big news last week.
Court Releases Keroche Heiress Boyfriend Omar Lali
Tecra's laywers wanted the court to extend Lali's detention but the court did not find a reason...
Disney World hopes to open some parks on July 11, says it will require masks and temperature checks
The theme park will require employees and guests to wear masks and get temperature checks at park entrances.
Fake tweet portrays Rahul Gandhi suggesting odd-even method to reopen schools
A screenshot of a tweet supposedly put out by Congress MP Rahul Gandhi is doing the rounds on social media. “Schools and colleges should reopen from 1st June on odd/even basis. Odd days teachers will
Heavy Storms Kill Two People In Siberia, Damage Houses, Infrastructure
Heavy storms and rains in Russia's Siberian region of Kemerovo have left two people dead and damaged dozens of houses and social infrastructure.
UK ‘firm’ against extension of Brexit transition period, says chief negotiator
David Frost insisted that Britain is taking the stance to avoid more ‘significant’ payments to the EU.
Number of new COVID-19 cases in Ontario falls below 300 for second day in a row
For the second day in a row, Ontario has recorded less than 300 new cases of COVID-19.
Xbox Family Settings App will help parents manage their childrens’ gaming
Xbox has released a new Xbox Family Settings App for Android and iOS that will allow patents to help manage the gaming time of their children.
Podcast: How can designers help brands drive rapid digital change?
Design Week caught up with Studio Output creative director Johanna Drewe and Resn creative director Simon Jullien to find out.
Disney World hopes to open some parks on July 11, says it will require masks and temperature checks
The theme park will require employees and guests to wear masks and get temperature checks at park entrances.
PA Accuses Israel of Shutting Down Cave of Patriarchs While Palestinians Defy PA by Rioting in Streets
The Palestinian Authority accuses Israel of infringing on freedom of worship following Health Ministry restrictions imposed on all faiths at the Cave of the Patriarchs.
UK ‘firm’ against extension of Brexit transition period, says chief negotiator
David Frost insisted that Britain is taking the stance to avoid more ‘significant’ payments to the EU.
SpaceX's Crew Dragon toilet is on the ceiling of the spaceship — and no one wants to talk about it
"That toilet? Ah, we'll let you know how it works out," NASA astronaut Doug Hurley said. "We'll try it out, and we'll let you know when we get back."
'We'll let you know how it works out': SpaceX's Crew Dragon spaceship toilet is a secret that apparently no one can or wants to talk about, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - "I don't know the potty answer to the potty question," SpaceX's vice president of mission assurance said, providing no details about the commode.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
BJP, JSP launch ‘Vizagnot for sale’ campaign
‘It is imprudent to sell away prime land for doling out freebies’
Watch: Toddler tries to wake dead mother in Bihar's Muzaffarpur railway station
The incident occurred on May 25 (Monday) at Bihar’s Muzaffarpur railway station
Migrant Boats: Farage Catches French Ship Going Dark to Avoid Detection
A French ship escorting illegal migrants was potentially breaking international maritime law by travelling without its transponders turned on
Its Official! Rachita Ram To Star In A Women-Centric Film Titled Lilly To Be Directed By Vijay Gowda
Rachita Ram has been roped in for a women-centric film to be directed by debutant Vijay S Gowda. The movie titled Lilly is a psychological mystery thriller that is being jointly produced by Nagaraj and Subramani under their respective banners.
Actress Uzma Khan accuses Malik Riaz’s daughters of attacking her over love affair
--Police register FIR against realtor's daughters, others after prolonged delay--Malik Riaz claims Usman Malik is not his nephew, Amna Usman claims had repeatedly warned Uzma not to destroy her ma
US ends sanctions waivers for nations in Iran nuclear deal - Middle East
Pompeo announces he will be ending the sanctions waiver for projects related to the Iranian nuclear agreement, effective in 60 days.
Russian fighter pilot seen through the window as jets fly dangerously close to US patrol aircraft AGAIN
RUSSIAN fighter jets were spotted flying dangerously close to US military aircraft over the Mediterranean Sea on Tuesday. The two Su-35 aircraft “unsafely intercepted” a P-8A Poseidon patrol aircra…
Fighting Covid-19: Drive to take samples of high-risk cases
The district administration has decided to start collecting samples of high-risk cases in the next four-five days. East Singhbhum district epidemiologist Dr M Asad said that based on contact tracing of all the four positive patients they will start the initiative. “As per Health Ministry
COVID-19: Death toll rises to 4,337; total cases reach 1,51,767 in India
The death toll due to COVID-19 rose to 4,337 and the total number of cases climbed to 1,51,767 in the country, registering an increase of 170 deaths and 6,387 cases in the last 24 hours, the Union health ministry said on Wednesday. The number of active coronavirus cases stands at 83,004, while
NUM: Some mining companies not protecting workers from COVID-19
The union said miners were still forced to work in close proximity because their jobs made it difficult to follow social distancing.
We’ve no deal with Akeredolu’s deputy – Ondo PDP
Peter Dada, Akure The Ondo State Peoples Democratic Party has denied entering into a deal to hand the party’s governorship ticket to the state deputy governor, Mr. Agboola Ajayi. There has been n...
Film, TV Industry Reopening Guidelines Coming 'Later in the Week,' Newsom Says
Gov. Gavin Newsom said "industry and labor" groups wanted to "tighten up some aspects of their guidelines"
Over 6500 new cases in India, death toll climbs to 4167
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U2 Drummer Donates $100,000 To Help Navajo And Hopi Families
It has emerged tonight that Larry Mullen of U2 has pledged $100,000 to the cause of the Hopi and Navajo peoples in America as they struggle desperately to cope with th...
This novel set in Pakistan examines what blasphemy laws can do to a country and its people
An excerpt from ‘Blasphemy: The Trial of Danesh Masih’, by Osman Haneef.
USD/JPY on the defensive around mid-107.00s, below 50-DMA
The USD/JPY pair extended its sideways consolidative price action on Wednesday and remained confined in a narrow trading band around mid-107.00s. The
Body of 5-year-old boy who went missing on Memorial Day found in Calif. river
After an exhaustive overnight search, a family member spotted the boy’s body floating in the water.
Four Minneapolis Officers Fired After Death of Black Man
Four Minneapolis officers involved in the arrest of a black man who died in police custody were fired Tuesday, hours after a bystander’s video showed an officer kneeling on the handcuffed man’s neck, even after he pleaded that he could not breathe and stopped moving.
WGA Wants Higher Streaming Pay, Foreign Film Residuals
The Writers Guild of America listed eight major goals it's pushing towards in talks with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers.
Four factors against T20 World Cup in 2020
Uncertainty over travel & status quo of broadcast deal may see ICC officials favour 2022 when they meet on Thursday
Covid-19: Death Toll Rises To 4,337; Total Cases Reach 1,51,767 In India
The death toll due to COVID-19 rose to 4,337 and the total number of cases climbed to 1,51,767 in the country, registering an increase of 170 deaths and 6,387 cases in the last 24 hours
Shenhua dangles N180m-a-week contract at Ighalo
Shanghai Shenhua has reportedly offered Odion Ighalo a new deal worth around £360,000-a-week (N180m) amid interest from Newcastle United....
Quibi finally gets AirPlay support on iOS
Streaming platform Quibi has introduced AirPlay for iOS, allowing users to cast its shows to a TV, a break from the developer's previous vision for the app.
COVID-19: India death toll rises to 4,337; total cases reach 1,51,767
The number of active coronavirus cases stands at 83,004, while 64,425 people have recovered and one patient has migrated, it said.
Woman fired from job after calling 911 on black man in park
"There's an African-American, he's recording me and threatening me and my dog," she claimed.
Pound Sterling Price News and Forecast: GBP/USD bulls paused near 50% Fibo
Flying further up with free-roaming fish? While Brits are closely following the latest developments around Dominic Cummings – the special adviser at D
LG Velvet Arrives To Europe, May Launch In The US Next Month
The LG Velvet has arrived in Europe with a June 2020 release. It may also launch in the US next month. Pricing details are unknown at the moment.
Jacob Lawrence’s ‘Struggle’ Series Prepares to Be Seen by a New Generation
For the first time in decades, view a major reimagining of the battles that made the nation
Heartbreaking: Twitterati shocked by video of baby trying to wake up dead mother
In a heartbreaking video, a baby who was seen trying to wake up his dead mother with a shroud covering the body at a railway station in Bihar.
Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) Shares Have a Further Upside Bullish Potential of 64 Percent to $1,350, According to Wedbush Securities
Tesla has received another bullish endorsement with the Wedbush Securities analyst Dan Ives raising the company's stock price target by 33%
Covid-19, HIV Use Same Tactics to Evade Immune Systems – Chinese Researchers
Study finds more traits shared by Wuhan virus, HIV
Girl, 14, died from suspected ecstasy overdose after lockdown party
Heartbroken friends have pleaded with other teenagers not to make the same mistake.
USD/CAD extends rebound, trades above 1.3800 on oil selloff
The USD/CAD pair fell to its lowest level in more than two months at 1.3725 on Wednesday and staged a decisive recovery in the second half of the day.
Coal India arm awaits Centre nod for mining project in Assam
PTI Guwahati Coal India arm North Eastern Coalfields (NEC) has said its mining operations in Tikak Open Cast Project (OCP), under Saleki Proposed Reserve
These 4 Chinese Stocks Are Too Risky to Own
Luckin Coffee and three other Chinese stocks could be in the blast zone of newly proposed regulations.
CAN, NSCIA submit guidelines for reopening of worship places to PTF
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) and the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) have submitted their various guidelines for the reopening of worship places to the Presidential Taskforce on COVID-19.
Rowdy Chicago trading pits face risky reopen, extinction threat
Pete Kosanovich can’t wait to put his trading jacket back on and return to the noisy Chicago pit where he’s worked for 17 years. The burly former football player is known on the floor by the letters “MGLA” printed on his badge, a nickname referencing the 1960s cartoon “Magilla Gorilla.”
First Las Vegas casinos to reopen on the Strip are revealed
Vegas is betting that it’s time to reopen.
Britain's Prince Andrew accused in documentary of romping in pool with topless woman
Britain's Prince Andrew has strenuously denied sex allegations made against him by one of Jeffrey Epstein’s victims
Elgi Equipments to shut Chinese subsidiary on poor show
These factors prompted the company to wind up its China subsidiary, the company told the stock exchanges, without divulging further details.
US toll of new virus deaths under 700 for third day straight
The overall death toll is now 98,875.
South Africa should revisit alcohol regulations: ANC’s Duarte
Deputy secretary-general of the ANC Jessie Duarte says that South Africa should reassess its policy in terms of the regulation of alcohol ‘with or without the Covid-19 threat’.
Rain & storm wreak havoc; around 1500 affected
SHILLONG/JOWAI/MAWKYRWAT/NONGPOH: East Jaintia Hills and West Jaintia Hills districts reeled under "unprecedented" floods as heavy downpour coupled with high-velocity winds pounded at least seven districts triggering landslides, washing away roads an
CM’s Rs 72.66 cr relief for those in distress
Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Tuesday provided compensation of Rs 72.66 crore to 3300 beneficiaries under the Mukhya Mantri Jan Kalyan Sambal Yojana through one click in the presence of Cabinet members. On this occasion, Chief Minister Chouhan said that this compensation amount is being
COVID-19: Still no deaths in Mpumalanga, SA cases at 24,264
The virus has not claimed in Mpumalanga, with the province's confirmed cases at 103.
Government plan to protect seabirds criticised for not going far enough
The new plan requires all fishing vessels at risk of accidentally catching seabirds to have a risk management plan in place for protected species.
Crew Dragon ready for historic launch as NASA looks ahead to next mission
As NASA and SpaceX complete final preparations for the first Crew Dragon mission with astronauts, the agency is already looking ahead to its next mission.
Boris Johnson urged to take responsibility over Dominic Cummings controversy
Labour’s Lisa Nandy said the Prime Minister must account for why the trip made by Mr Cummings from London to Durham was ‘unique’.
National parks reopening
More than half of Canada's national parks — including Banff in Alberta, Pacific Rim in British Columbia and Cape Breton Highlands in Nova Scotia — are to reopen June 1.
Hopes raised people could soon meet with friends and family again
Plans are being put together
Survey report finds 20 houses, 24 vehicles damaged in PIA plane crash
The federal government will provide compensation to the affected residents of Model Colony.
Primark's new rules for when stores reopen
Shops will be allowed to welcome back customers in England from June 15
Boris Johnson urged to take responsibility over Dominic Cummings controversy
Labour’s Lisa Nandy said the Prime Minister must account for why the trip made by Mr Cummings from London to Durham was ‘unique’.
Friday to mark proud moment in Kaleswaram project
CM to unveil lifting of Godavari waters to highest point of Kondapochamma Sagar
The Untold Story of the ‘Daring’ WW1 German Ship That Became a Word in Tamil!
Chennai: The Tamil word Emden originates from a German World War One Ship Called the SMS Emden which bombarded the city in 1914.
Sindh govt demands removal of CEO PIA, CAA head
Sindh govt demand removal of CEO PIA, CAA head
South Africa marks milestone for emergency power procurement
DMRE has confirmed that South Africa's energy regulator is in agreement with a Ministerial determination for the procurement of 2,000MW of emergency power.
Government backtracks on Matt Hancock's promise to review lockdown fines
A senior minister said there would be no formal review into parents who may have been fined for making childcare related travel.
Twenty-nine of Canada's 48 national parks to reopen to day-use visitors June 1
More than half of Canada's national parks — including Banff in Alberta, Pacific Rim in British Columbia and Cape Breton Highlands in Nova Scotia — are to reopen June 1.
29 of Canada's 48 national parks to reopen to day-use visitors June 1
Minister of Environment Jonathan Wilkinson says 29 of the 48 national parks will open for day use, and there will be access to washrooms.
Twenty-nine of Canada's 48 national parks to reopen to day-use visitors June 1
More than half of Canada's national parks - including Banff in Alberta, Pacific Rim in British Columbia and Cape Breton Highlands in Nova Scotia - are to reopen next week.
Overseas travel inches closer to an arrival date
Australia's international travel ban could be lifted within weeks, with a draft plan for the proposed trans-Tasman bubble just days away from consideration.
Does UP govt want to scrap labourers' constitutional rights, asks Priyanka
CM Adityanath had on May 25 said that the state government will provide social security and insurance to labourers
Edo APC guber candidate can’t emerge in Abuja – Obaseki’s aide
Special Adviser to the Edo State Governor on Media and Communication Strategy, Mr. Crusoe Osagie, has dismissed reports that the Edo State...
Pakistan air crash: Cockpit voice recorder of crashed airplane yet to be recovered
The cockpit voice recorder of the crashed Pakistani airplane is yet to be recovered, six days after the aircraft plunged into a residential area near the Jinnah International Airport, killing 97
Pakistan air crash: Cockpit voice recorder of crashed airplane yet to be recovered
Soon after the plane crash, the departments concerned were directed to recover the bodies with the help of residents of the area within 24 hours.
COVID-19 rent aid for businesses, landlords to cost $520 million, PBO says
Parliament's spending watchdog estimates a federal program aimed at giving small businesses a break on their rent could cost the public purse $520 million this fiscal year.
That's made up: Anies refutes business group's claim about reopening of malls
The third phase of restriction implementation in Jakarta could be extended.
Covid-19: CBSE students who moved amid lockdown can take Class 10, Class 12 exams from new location
HRD Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal said the students should contact their schools to inform them about where they wish to take the exams.
Bayelsa Deputy Governor asks tribunal to dismiss NYSC certificate forgery case against him
ABUJA---The Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, has asked the state governorship election tribunal sitting
R. Sreelekha, the first woman IPS officer in Kerala, set to be the State’s first woman DGP
Ms. Sreelekha, belonging to the 1987 batch, is the first woman officer to be elevated as a DGP.
Himachal Pradesh BJP chief Rajeev Bindal quits on 'moral grounds', denies involvement in health scam
In his resignation letter sent to BJP president JP Nadda, Bindal said he was resigning to ensure a proper investigation into an alleged corruption case.
India: CBSE students can give exams in home states
They will be permitted to write exams in the district where they currently are: Minister
State stepping up tests to 3,000 daily
It now has the infrastructure and paraphernalia to do up to 5,000 tests a day
Rise in fake posts spreading COVID-based canards: CM
Fake social media posts targeting individuals in the name of having contracted COVID-19 is on the rise, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said on Wednesday.In Alappuzha, a set of miscreants attempted to
Students can give board exams in states they are stuck amid lockdown: Ramesh Pokhriyal 'Nishank'
Students appearing for the pending CBSE Class 10 & 12 examinations can do so from their current place of residence, instead of traveling back to their boarding schools several hundreds of kilometers
Maharashtra: Small and medium hospitals raise concerns over state notification on restriction of charges
The state government declared to take over 80 per cent of the hospital beds, as per a notification on May 22. The government has also come out with standard rates for some important surgeries and medical procedures, and the rates are applicable till July 31.
Girl Brain launches YouTube channel to deliver their comedy during quarantine
A popular Edmonton sketch comedy troupe has put their heads together to come up with a new way to deliver their comedy.
UN concerned by US claims Russia sent jets to Libya
The UN said Wednesday it was
Boeing to axe 12,000 US workers even as Max assembly resumes
Aircraft manufacturer says production of grounded jet will initially be at ‘low rate’
Uddhav Thackeray at Loksatta’s webseries today
The interaction with the CM, who completes six months after taking reins of the Maha Vikas Aghadi coalition government, is expected to see discussions on a wide range of current topics, from state administration to politics.
Ekiti Assembly passes Tourism, Hospitality Licensing and Regulation Bill
The unanimous resolution was taken at Wednesday’s plenary presided over by the Speaker, Funminiyi Afuye, in Ado Ekiti.
Lands ministry, NLC row to delay crucial reforms
Recent publication of proposed regulations was seen as a major leap, but NLC has disowned them
Migrant workers: Randeep Surjewala seeks Supreme Court’s permission to intervene in suo motu case
Congress leader said that the govt. did not have a nationwide action plan to tally the exact number of migrant labourers stranded in various parts of the country
First Emirati winner shares Dh1 million with five others in Emirates Loto
Six UAE residents each won Dh166,666 in last Saturday’s draw
Export of Irish beef to China temporarily suspended
The Department of Agriculture has confirmed that the export of Irish beef to China has been suspended temporarily after a 14-year-old cow tested positive for 'Atypical BSE'.
Ireland suspends beef exports to China after atypical BSE case confirmed
There are no public health risks associated with this case.
Agra: With Over 87 Per Cent Of Recovery Rate From COVID-19, Virus Spread In Taj City Slows Down Significantly
While 761 patients had recovered and returned home, the number of active cases was 76.
Donations by companies to PM-CARES Fund notified as CSR, says govt
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman had tweeted on March 29 that CSR Funds can now donate to PM CARES Fund
Jeffrey Epstein threatened to CURSE pregnant journalist’s unborn baby and warned ‘I know every doctor in New York’
A JOURNALIST claims that Jeffrey Epstein told her he would curse her unborn children and knew every doctor in New York after she pushed to print an article on the sexual abuse he carried out. Forme…
COVID-19: Here are the highlights of May 27
Maharashtra continues to be the worst affected state in the country and the current count of COVID-19 patients in Maharashtra is 56,948, after 2,190 patients were identified as positive on Wednesday.
APC will pick governorship candidate in Edo, not Abuja - Obaseki tells Oshiomhole
Governor Obaseki of Edo state has described as a joke the adoption of Osagie Ize-Iyamu as a ‘consensus’ governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress.
USTR office: Strongly disagrees with US Court of International Trade's decision...
Early Thursday morning in Asia, the US Trade Representative's office (USTR) marked its disagreement with the US Court of International Trade's decisio
Victoria Mutual provides online boost for 21 students preparing for CSEC
THE Victoria Mutual (VM) Group has decided to assist 21 students who are struggling to pa...
What's Next for Global Citizen's COVID-19 Efforts After Success of 'One World'?
One World is hardly the final word from Global Citizen regarding COVID-19 relief.
Child dies as man hunts for milk at railway station
Child dies as man hunts for milk at railway station. The four-and-a-half-year-old son of Bihari migrants based in Delhi died at the railway station in Muzaffarpur on arrival by a 'Shramik Special' train, while his father desperately hunted for some milk he believed will save his child.
Rumpus in National Assembly Service Commission over Clerk’s, others’ tenure
Over 150 management and senior workers of the National Assembly may be retired soon as the National Assembly Service Commission ...
The going will get tougher for the Indian automobile sector; here's why
In the long run, more solid reforms might be needed to help auto sector be able to walk without the crutches that government might be able to give it.
How Covid-19 is ruining plans for students to study abroad
Indian students who bagged admissions to top foreign universities now compelled to delay travel indefinitely and make do with e-classes
DaBaby Nabs First Streaming Songs Leader With 'Rockstar'
It’s the first song since Roddy Ricch's 'The Box' to hit No. 1 after neither debuting there nor benefiting from a remix or the release of a new album.
It’s A Good Idea To Ignore REITs Right Now, Despite Soaring Yields. Here's Why
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It’s A Good Idea To Ignore REITs Right Now, Despite Soaring Yields. Here's Why
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COVID-19: West African Traders Losing 30 Per Cent Of Produce To Movement Restrictions
Although governments across the region have said food items are among a list of essential items that can move freely, a senior research fellow at the International Food Policy Research Institute, Antoine Bouet, said most of the trade in the country are done informally and in small quantities.
Bengaluru police inaugurates dog park for its canine squad
The dog park was inaugurated by Bhaskar Rao, Commissioner of Police, Bengaluru (city).A special demonstration of anti-terrorist dog warfare, vehicle hijacking, drug and bomb tracing by the canines were done
Loyal Dog Spends Over 3 Months Waiting At Hospital For Owner Who Passed Away From COVID-19
"[Xiaobao] didn't know and just stayed in the hospital looking for him."
Haven't been told about JKAP's role in Advisory Council by Centre: GH Mir
Jammu and Kashmir Apni Party senior leader Ghulam Hassan Mir Tuesday said they have not been officially informed about the Advisory council formation by
New video appears to show police forcing George Floyd out of his car moments before an officer knelt on his neck for 8 minutes
A new video published by local news station KMSP on Tuesday appears to show two police officers forcefully removing George Floyd from his car in the moments before one of the officers knelt on the man’s neck.
Children of asylum seekers challenge with home learning
SINCE the Covid-19 has spurred both the UK government and Northern Ireland executive to shut down schools in March 2020 to slow down the rise of infections, schools, on the other hand, have also come up with homework packs via online learning to keep up the knowledge.
One year-old baby, 2 adults killed in gory accident
A year-old baby and two male adults were killed, while 11 others suffered injuries in an accident, at Anoff near Nsawam in the Eastern Region, on Tuesday.
Vice President Bawumia donates to street children and cured lepers
The Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has donated food items to the Christ the King Soup Kitchen and Leprosariums.
Malian petitions CID over harrasment
A Malian businessman domiciled in Ghana, Haled Ould Ibrahim, has stated that he feels “harassed” by the activities of a Lebanese called Hassan Abu Zein, who he claims has been filing false police reports about him and his family.
Worldwide cases near 5.6 million; death toll nears 348,000
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In morgues and shipping containers, Ecuadorians search for lost dead
GUAYAQUIL/QUITO, Ecuador (Reuters) - Dolores Centeno has scoured the morgues and cemeteries of Guayaquil, Ecuador’s largest city, for two months searching for her father’s body.
Mumbai Crime: 22-year-old youth becomes victim of 'sextortion'
On May 19, a 22-year-old youth residing in south Mumbai was mortified when his mother came to him after she received a sexually explicit video of her son on one of her social media accounts.
Greek restaurant ‘Souvla’ in San Francisco becomes romantic spot for a marriage proposal
In a time of uncertainty thanks to COVID-19, it seems that people are still following through with one of the biggest moments of their lives: proposing.
New video appears to show police forcing George Floyd out of his car moments before an officer knelt on his neck for 8 minutes, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - George Floyd was pinned down by an officer on Monday, during which he became unresponsive and later died.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Kano speaks as viral video shows isolation alleged to be with patients empty + video
There had been reports that the isolation centre had become operational, with patients admitted, according to the author of the video
Radical steps for protection of migrant labour; best way to push demand and employment opportunities
Our capitalist-feudal system views labour as a factor of production and not human beings.
With 6,387 fresh cases, India's COVID-19 tally crosses 1.5 lakh-mark; death toll at 4,337
With 6,387 fresh cases in the last 24 hours, the total number of coronavirus infections in India crossed the 1.5 lakh-mark on Wednesday.India's tollay tally now stands at 1,51,767. This number includes the 4,337 people who have lost their lives and 64,425 people who have been treated and discharged.
Oscars Change Rules to Streamline Board of Governors Election
Instead of a runoff election in each branch, the preferential system will be used to determine winners after a single round of voting
Japanese Police Arrest Suspect in Deadly Kyoto Animation Attack
Shinji Aoba, 42, was detained in the immediate aftermath of the arson attack, but local police had to wait more than 10 months to formally arrest him, as he was too badly burned to sustain questioning.
Man City know their new centre-back hierarchy for the rest of the season
Aymeric Laporte's return finally gives Pep Guardiola strength in defence alongside Fernandinho, Stones and Otamendi.
Call to halt depletion of Defence Forces
The next government must draw up a six-point plan to reinvigorate the ever-depleting Defence Forces, which are now at their lowest strength for more than 50 years, a former senior army officer has urged.
Plus Two answer papers evaluation begins in TN, over 40,000 teachers involved
Evaluation of class 12 public exam answer papers, which got delayed due to Covid-19 induced lockdown, commenced across Tamilnadu, except Chennai, from this morning. Continue Reading →
Bullying is common factor in LGBTQ youth suicides, YSPH study finds
Researchers at the Yale School of Public Health have found that death records of LGBTQ youth who died by suicide were substantially more likely to mention bullying as a factor than their non-LGBTQ peers.
Halfords to reopen 53 stores after physical-distancing trial
Customers allowed in store for first time since UK coronavirus lockdown started on 23 March
Swarms of locusts enter Jaipur, netizens share frightening videos of ‘attack’
While the state government has deputed many teams in order to control the attack by the crop-devouring insects, the incident has left people worried, with many taking to social media to express their concern.
‘Call taxis ready to install fiber glass partition and ply’
The association said about 25,000 drivers have been struggling to make ends meet owing to the lockdown.
Queensland man becomes Australia's first Millennial to die from virus
The partner of a man who had not been tested for COVID-19 before his death is now unwell.
Sanitizing Lanes, Places of Worship, This Woman is Doing Her Bit in COVID-19 Times
Uzma had a tough time convincing her husband and in-laws to carry out sanitization during Ramzan.
Visa completes Request to Pay pilot trials
Visa has facilitated the first request to pay message sent and received using standards developed by Pay.UK.
Cornish firearms operation followed drugs bust in Plymouth
Police confirm three men - all from Plymouth - have been arrested on suspicion of supplying cocaine
Four recruitment firms join hands to help India Inc return to work
India Business News: Four global HR services companies -- Randstad, The Adecco Group, ManpowerGroup and Gi Group -- have formed an alliance to “help India get back to work
Some employees miss working in air-conditioned spaces as central Canada sizzles
Natasha Burtenshaw-deVries lives in one of several apartments in a converted house in Brantford, Ont., that doesn't have central air conditioning.
Some employees miss working in air-conditioned spaces as central Canada sizzles
As central Canada prepares for another day of stifling heat, some employees working from home because of COVID-19 are missing their air-conditioned workspaces.
This is why a resident thanked Dubai Police on Twitter
A neighbour feud during the Eid holidays led a Dubai resident to call police
Hospital in Weston-super-Mare that shut to new patients over spike in Covid-19 cases 'sees 40% of staff test positive for the infection'
A memo leaked to a local newspaper revealed Weston General Hospital, which has around 2,000 staff, warned of a high rate of coronavirus cases among medics.
E-pass not required for travellers moving in/out of Mumbai airport
Following the Maharashtra government's decision to resume operation of domestic flights in the state, the Mumbai police has decided to allow passenger/s moving to and from the Mumbai airport to travel without an e-pass.
Woman with Covid-19 symptoms collapses in B&M but customers told to 'keep queuing'
Staff at the B&M in Grimsby, Lincolnshire, have claimed the store also wasn't properly cleaned after the woman was overheard telling paramedics she had coronavirus symptoms
Government extends BPCL bid deadline to July 31
The EoI submission deadline was May 2, but on March 31 it was extended up to June 13.
Africa: Building resilient economies through regional integration
The second Africa Regional Integration Index (ARII 2019) launched by the ECA, AfDB and the AUC, calls for African economies to deepen their integration.
Suspicious 3-alarm fire guts home in New Jersey, spreads to 2 others
A three-alarm fire leveled one home and damaged two others in New Jersey Wednesday morning, and police have labeled the blaze suspicious.
ISS commander hails today's SpaceX launch as 'step towards the future'
SpaceX will become the first private company to send astronauts into space
GE Stock Comeback Story is Delayed But Not Canceled
The comeback story of 2020 will have to wait. But if management continues on its 2019 track, GE stock should make the turn eventually.
They took good care of me: 9-yr-old after solo flight back from Mumbai
Shiven had left for Mumbai on March 15 with his grandmother after his exams were cancelled on account of the COVID-19 pandemic. His holiday was unexpectedly extended when on March 24, the Centre announced a nationwide lockdown.
India’s worst recession is here, says Crisil
CRISIL also foresees economic activity in states with high Covid-19 cases to suffer prolonged disruption as restrictions could continue longer.
Hitmen catch fire trying to flee crime scene in Kyiv, setting car ablaze (Video)
The target of the assassination attempt, the Montenegro national, could himself be involved in contracted killings across the EU.
'Highly irresponsible': Shocking footage shows man risking his life to climb iconic Bristol tower
Warning: Do not attempt this
After months of lockdown, Estonian workers flock home from Finland
When Finland locked its borders in March during the coronavirus crisis, tens of thousands of migrant workers from Estonia had an excruciating choice to make: stay put, or go home to see family -- and risk losing their jobs.
Prince Harry writes heartfelt letter to Princess Diana's landmine charity
Prince Harry has written to The Halo Trust amid the coronavirus pandemic: "In these trying times, hope comes from the light of our common humanity. Nowhere is that light burning brighter than at The Halo Trust."
The real Lego Movie city! Obsessed father spends five years and $96,000 building a huge city with 1,600 Lego sets and an extra 81,000 bricks
Josh Foote, 35, from New Jersey, United States, began his project back in 2015 and moved it from his bedroom to his new home with a basement as he continued to expand his Lego city.
People out, rats move in
Vancouver business owners might be in for a squeaky surprise when they return to the workplace.
Mercury hits 50 degrees in Rajasthan’s Churu, says India Meteorological Department
India Meteorological Department (IMD) said severe heatwave conditions will prevail in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Haryana today.
Lexington bar under fire after video surfaces showing large crowd inside
A Lexington bar is under fire, after a video surfaced showing large crowds gathering inside.
Lockdown reveals success of efforts to help rare field crickets
The RSPB said that with no new releases of the insect at two nature reserves this year, the sound of singing crickets shows previous releases worked.
COVID-19: Chloroquine trial to continue in Nigeria - The Nation Nigeria
Nigeria will continue with the solidarity trial of chloroquine for COVID-19 treatment, the National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration ...
Eurovision: Europe Shine A Light watched by 70 million spectators
Eurovision news: Over 70 million viewers across Europe and Australia watched the alternate ESC special- Eurovision: Europe Shine A Light on Saturday 16 May. The 2020
Jaipur residents urge state government to do ‘surgical strike’ on locusts as insects swathe city
"I have been unable to sleep since Monday when I saw lakhs of these insects creating havoc in my house on Monday and Tuesday."
Forced Out by Kevin Maxwell review – prejudice between police
A former detective recounts in shocking detail how he was abused by fellow officers for his race and sexuality and the dangers he faced in fighting for justice
Actor Kiran Kumar tests negative for Covid-19, says family in isolation
The actor said his third coronavirus test has come negative, but his family members continue to be in isolation as a precautionary measure.
Premier League clubs unanimously back resuming contact training
The move represents another step towards the return of football action.
WHO urged to seek end to internet shutdown in South Asia
India and Pakistan are top two countries in South Asia asking Facebook information related to user account
Toronto rapper Houdini identified as victim of deadly downtown shooting
Police have identified the victim of a "very brazen" daylight shooting in the city's downtown core as 21-year-old Toronto rapper Houdini.
Ransomware's big jump: ransoms grew 14 times in one year
Ransomware has become one of the most insidious threats in the past couple of years, with actors scaling up their operations to the point that the average ransom demand increased more than 10 times in one year.
'Suspicious men' seen approaching women at park
Concerned beauty spot visitors urged to report information to the police
Governor Udom Emmanuel urges Akwa Ibom children to stay off activities that can ruin their future
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Mr Udom Emmanuel, has sent his felicitations to the children of the State on the occasion of this year’s Children’s Day celebrations, calling on the shun tendencies that could ruin their future.
Jewellery, textile showrooms seek permission to open
TIRUCHI Faced with heavy losses due to the lockdown, owners of major textile showrooms, jewellers, utensil shops and other big commercial establishments have urged the district authorities to allow th
Iran president calls for harsher measures to combat ‘honour’ killings
It follows the death of a 14-year-old teenager allegedly at the hands of her father.
Police probing Ardrossan 'shooting' have arrested second man in connection with murder probe
The investigation into the death of Paul Cairns, 42, continues as police make second arrest in murder probe.
Report: Emergency UN/WHO Funding For Palestinians Ends Up With Terrorist Group
Through the tangled web of bureaucracy, money for health emergencies is funding terrorist activities and anti-Israel propaganda.
A SpaceX rocket carrying NASA astronauts will fly over Notts tonight - here's how to see it
You can also watch the launch online
West Brom and Leeds United given huge promotion boost after Premier League reveal
West Bromwich Albion and Leeds United are desperate to resume the Championship season and win promotion to the Premier League
Arsenal transfer news: Gunners confident of landing 21-year-old, favourites for Premier League attacker
Here's the latest Arsenal transfer news
Manager explains how Liverpool target has responded to transfer talk
RB Leipzig star forward unphased by transfer speculation surrounding his future
Premier League clubs unanimously back resuming contact training
The move represents another step towards the return of football action.
Premier League clubs vote to resume contact training
League took a big step towards resuming with unanimous vote on Wednesday
KDF Soldiers, Police Officer Shoot At Each Other In Mistaken Identity Case
Two Kenya Defense Forces (KDF) soldiers and a police officer collided in a mistaken identity case, shot each other incurring serious injuries in Bura, Garissa county.K24 reports that the two gro
Biocon gets DCGI nod for emergency use of CytoSorb to treat critical COVID-19 patients
CytoSorb is plug-and-play compatible with the most commonly used blood purification machines or pumps in the ICU used to treat COVID-19 patients, including hemoperfusion, hemodialysis, continuous renal replacement therapy, and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation machines, Biocon said.
Bertha weakens into tropical depression hours after South Carolina landfall
A Tropical Storm Warning is now in effect after Tropical Storm Bertha formed off the coast of South Carolina, according to the National Hurricane Center.
More parts of the UK banning sky lanterns and helium balloons
North East Derbyshire District Council has introduced a charter to ban the release of sky lanterns and helium balloons on its land.
Balochistan registers 16pc increase in Covid-19 recovery rate: spokesperson
QUETTA: Balochistan government spokesperson Liaquat Shahwani on Wednesday said that the recovery rate in the province, which had decreased to 13 per cent over the last few weeks, has risen to 29 per c
Now is the time to show just how valuable this industry is to the UK
For decades now, the complaint within the UK pharmaceutical industry has always been the same: ‘no one appreciates the difference we make’.
Kenya rolls out testing in Nairobi slums, but some fear stigma
NAIROBI (Reuters) - Kenya is rolling out voluntary public testing for the novel coronavirus in its biggest slum, where some residents say being declared virus-free boosts their chances of getting a job.
Patients of Nenagh’s Injury Unit applaud treatment
The Injury Unit at Nenagh Hospital, along with its sister units in St John’s Hospital Limerick and Ennis Hospital, is proving its worth as a reliable and safe care provider for patients with min...
Gartner predicts shipments for PCs, phones and tablets will fall 14% this year
Of all the segments, phones were hit hardest by Covid-19. The industry experienced its biggest decline in history earlier this year, with quarterly production hitting record lows. Gartner writes that phones, which includes both the smart and dumb variety, will…
Pigeon arrested by Indian police on suspicion of being a SPY for Pakistan
A PIGEON has been detained by police on the India-Pakistan border after being accused of being a spy. The alleged operative was found on the Indian side having been painted pink and was carrying ar…
Girl, 13, beheaded in her sleep with a sickle by her father in Iran ‘honour killing’ after she hoped to marry older man
A TEENAGE girl was reportedly brutally beheaded by her own father in an “honour killing”. Romina Ashrafi, 13, was killed by her dad after eloping with a 35-year-old man in Hovigh, Tales…
NCC announces indefinite suspension of 2018 spectrum trading guidelines
By Emmanuel Elebeke The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has suspended the Spectrum Trading Guidelines 2018 for the Nigerian telecommunications industry. The position was taken at a recent meeting of the Board of Commissioners of the Commission and urged all licensed telecommunications operators, prospective investors, industry stakeholders and the general public to take note. In aRead More
After Guardian report, Kano to hasten distribution of FG palliatives already beaten by rain
Kano State Government has finalized arrangement to distribute the Federal government palliatives to less privilege. The state government action came few hours after The Guardian reported how the same food items were abandoned in an open space and being hit by rain and sun. A statement issued by Commissioner for Information, Malam Garba, explained that […]
Tyler, The Creator to return for Primavera 2021 as new dates announced
The party must go on.
PenCom mulls diversifying investments into infrastructure, housing assets
PenCom says it is reviewing its policies to boost pension fund investments in capital market products, infrastructure and housing assets post-COVID-19.
Sevagram Ashram chief removed over allegations of being ‘Godsewadi’, he strongly denies it
This is the first time in the Ashram's history that its president was "removed" before he could complete the five-year term. Prabhu, the president, rebutted the allegations against him and expressed his anguish at being "ill-treated, insulted, removed without giving any chance to defend myself.
Carnegie struggles with being a virus refugee
Venture capitalist Mark Carnegie loves his new New Zealand property but needs to get back to Australia to see the kids.
Roche, Novartis highlight intensifying rivalry in eye disease, MS
ZURICH (Reuters) - Swiss drugmakers Roche and Novartis underscored how their portfolios are increasingly clashing on the commercial battlefield, announcing on Wednesday new data on drugs aimed at capturing market share from each other.
Covid-19: Indian couple name their newborn twins Quarantine and Sanitiser
A couple in Meerut part of India have called their newborn twins Quarantine and Sanitiser as a way to archive the present-day challenges caused by the Covid-19.
CDC: More than 62,000 healthcare workers sickened by COVID-19, at least 291 dead
Tens of thousands of doctors and nurses have gotten sick from taking care of COVID-19 patients, according to a new report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Cancer Vaccine Herbalist Fronts Covid-19 Cure
A herbalist, who a few years ago made waves with a purported cancer vaccine is now claiming to have concocted a...
Three more fines issued to COVID-19 rule breakers
All were handed out at homes in Waterloo
Furor in US after black man dies as white policeman kneels on neck
A video of a handcuffed black man dying while a Minneapolis officer knelt on his neck for more than five minutes sparked a fresh furor in the US over police treatment of African Americans Tuesday.
Abel Mutua Quit Ksh200K Citizen TV Job After Collapsing in Toilet
His writing skills had earned him another role in an equally popular show, Mother in Law...
Ford designs software to kill viruses in police SUVs
May 27 (UPI) -- Ford Motor Company unveiled new software Wednesday it says will kill germs inside vehicles by heating the interior to more than 130 degrees Fahrenheit.
Greater Manchester MP says Dominic Cummings stretched lockdown rules to 'the very limit' - and will call for him to be sacked if further revelations emerge
The first Tory to represent Heywood and Middleton refuses to judge the PM's top aide for 'wanting to protect his wife and young child', but says he does not agree with all the actions he took
'I hope he's mellowed' - Brian Wilson on playing under both Johnsons and his Bristol City agony
The former Robins defender discusses the highs and lows of his time at Ashton Gate
Why Congressional “Oversight” of the Bureaucracy Is No Such Thing
Neither voters nor politicians watch the bureaucracy very carefully, so they respond as one might expect—advancing their own and their favorites' interests, at the expense of the public they are supposedly working for
Military report on Quebec senior homes says conditions difficult but improving
MONTREAL — The military's report into its mission inside Quebec's long-term care homes reveals many facilities in the network continue to struggle to bring down the number of COVID-19 infections.
Ahmed Musa claims Nigerians' remarks about him during WC made him cry
Ahmed Musa, Super Eagles captain and Al-Nassr forward, has narrated how he cried after scoring two goals against Iceland at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia.
Polis: Honeywell will produce 6 million N95 masks for Colorado
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis announced a partnership with Honeywell on Tuesday that will bring millions of N95 face masks to the state.
Juvenile Arrested for Arson After Church Fire
On Tuesday, May 26, 2020 Santa Barbara County Fire Department Fire Investigators and Sheriff’s Department Detectives identified and apprehended a male juvenile suspected of starting multiple fires in the area of North Turnpike Road and Vala Drive.
Jhansi on alert against locusts, fire brigade ready to spray insecticide
A swarm had earlier attacked some parts of Jhansi district ion May 22 and 24 but an already alert administration, with the help of local people, eliminated over a half of it.
Watford netminder Gomes not in favour of Premier League return
Watford goalkeeper Heurelho Gomes believes that the Premier League should only return to action w...
Biden says officers must be held ‘fully accountable’ in George Floyd’s death
Former Vice President Joe Biden on Wednesday insisted that the police officers involved in the case of a black man in Minnesota who died after being pinned to the ground with a knee to his throat need to be held “fully accountable.”
Recovered patients more than active cases in Odisha
The people who have recovered from COVID-19 outnumbered the active patients in Odisha for the first time on Wednesday. The State’s recovery rate crossed 50%-mark when 79 more persons were discharged f
Low rates, poor demand hit jasmine growers
Though the sale of Udupi Mallige or Udupi jasmine started about a month ago, growers say that they are getting low rates, while flower sellers say that the demand is poor on account of lockdown restri
NCC suspends Spectrum Trading guidelines - The Nation Nigeria
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) Wednesday suspended the Spectrum Trading Guidelines (2018) for the nation's telecommunications industry.
Mastercard: A Major Beneficiary Of The "New Normal"
Mastercard's recent operating update suggested a likely trough in business activity, with sharp improvements seen in the last few weeks. Cross border transactio
Roam Mobility ceasing operations June 30, 2020
Canadian-U.S. roaming service Roam Mobility has announced that it will "cease operations" on June 30, 2020.
'She just used a Quran verse to justify locust attacks...': Netizens pan Zaira Wasim for 'pseudo-secular' quote
Dangal actress Zarina Wasim is known to be a deeply religious person. On Tuesday, she tweeted a quote from the Quran which said “So We sent upon them the flood and locusts and lice and frogs and blood: Signs openly self explained: but they were steeped in arrogance- a people given to sin”.
Northam to approve northern Virginia reopening plan as data trend in right direction
Northern Virginia counties are ready to enter phase one of reopening as relevant data continues to trend in the right direction, Gov. Ralph Northam announced.
All Covid-19 tests at four League of Ireland clubs return negative
FAI confirm no positive cases as Bohemians, Dundalk, Derry City or Shamrock Rovers
Manchester United prepared to offer forward as part of Jadon Sancho deal and more transfer rumours
Man Utd are reportedly willing to offer a player as part of the deal to sign Borussia Dortmund's Jadon Sancho and more transfer gossip.
Americas will be hardest hit by COVID-19 job losses: ILO
The Americas will bear the brunt of an estimated 305 million job losses that the COVID-19 pandemic will cause worldwide between April and June, ...
PICS | Covid-19: 300-bed quarantine site opens in Cape Town
A new 300-bed quarantine site has opened up in Pinelands in Cape Town as the province prepares for a peak in Covid-19 infections.
Windows 10 May 2020 Update Is Officially Out – How to Skip the Line & Manually Install v2004
Install Windows 10 version 2004: Step by step guide to install May 2020 Update through Update Assistant or the Media Creation Tool right now.
Five key updates from the Gaming Control Board for reopening casinos
As promised Tuesday at a Gaming Control Board workshop meeting, regulators have updated the health and safety policies for reopening casinos June 4.
Approval rating for Modi govt 2.0 falls to 62% from 75% last year: Survey
The government's handling of the Covid-19 pandemic, however, got the highest approval rating
WhatsApp with the new grants? GovChat flooded by millions of messages
More than five million applications have been made to the South African Social Security Agency, Sassa, for Social Relief of Distress grants during the lockdown – 1.5 million of those on messaging services such as WhatsApp and Facebook, with more than 65 million messages received in total.
Minneapolis mayor calls for white police officer to be charged in black man’s death
May 27 (Reuters) - Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey on Wednesday called on prosecutors to file criminal charges against a white police officer caught on a bystander's video pressing his knee into the neck of African-American man who later died at a hospital.
Why Moderna Stock Dropped Today
The biotech's coronavirus vaccine reportedly made some people sick.
NASA astronauts strap in for historic SpaceX rocket launch
Two NASA astronauts were being strapped in for a historic SpaceX rocket launch Wednesday afternoon — but the weather could still derail their trip. Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken rolled up inside
Charity scores from Twitter poll on Livingston keeper's contract
LONDON: A light-hearted Twitter poll for fans to decide whether Scottish Premier League side Livingston should give their third choice goalkeeper ...
Review: 'The Vast of Night' is a cunning lo-fi sci-fi noir
“The Vast of Night,” a micro-budget noir set in 1950s New Mexico, crackles with B-movie electricity.The film is one of those little miracles: a directorial
Rain Scrubs Space X Launch of First Crewed Mission to Intl Space Station, First Time US Astronauts Launch Into Orbit from American Soil Since 2011
If successful on Saturday, it will be the first time since the last flight of the Space Shuttle in 2011, that US astronauts will go into orbit from American soil.
Dinner for the devils: Fidel Castro ate 20 scoops of ice cream a day, Idi Amin gave very saucy orders, while Saddam Hussein's attempts in the kitchen bombed - just a few of the bizarre insights from chefs of the great dictators
Polish writer Witold Szablowski spent four years tracking down the chefs who cooked for some of the world's most sadistic and feared dictators.
Is it just me or are men milking the lockdown? asks FEMAIL's guest columnist RACHEL JOHNSON
Rachel Johnson who is spending lockdown with her husband and 26-year-old daughter at their family farm on Exmoor, argues that men are milking the nanny state advice to avoid going out.
Qantas wins Australia’s trust, but caution it might fall from grace
Qantas is the fairytale story emerging from early pandemic polling, leveraging its 'mercy flights' to catapult into Australia's third most trusted brand –
UK's most vulnerable people at risk of losing 60% of their income
Citizens Advice warns of lack of safety net for many of the 2.5 million ordered to shield at home
Comedian Idris Sultan charged with failure to register Sim Card, released on bail
Comedian and winner of Big Brother Africa 2014 Idris Sultan has today May 27 been arraigned at Kisutu Resident magistrate Seven days after he was arrested.
Covid-19: Kenya cases jump to 1,471 as 123 test positive
This is so far the highest daily increase in the country.
Rwandan genocide suspect Kabuga denounces charges as "lies"
"I have not killed any Tutsis. I was working with them," Felicien Kabuga to a French court.
KPIT Technologies Q4 net profit rises 23.3% to Rs 38.1 crore
Its revenue from operations stood at Rs 556.2 crore in the reported period, up 10.9 percent from Rs 501.2 crore in the March 2019 quarter, it added.
Grand Egyptian Museum receives 1006 pieces of Khufu’s second ship
Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities is working on completing archaeological projects, while taking all the necessary precautions to battle the virus.
India records 6,387 more COVID-19 cases; tally reaches 1,51,767
With 6,387 new coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours, India's count of COVID-19 rose to 1,51,767 on Wednesday, said the Union Ministry
India records 6,387 more COVID-19 cases; tally reaches 1,51,767
New Delhi: With 6,387 new coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours, India's count of COVID-19 rose to 1,51,767 on Wednesday, said the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. 170 people have also...
India records 6,387 more COVID-19 cases; tally reaches 1,51,767
Among all states, Maharashtra has the highest number of COVID-19 cases with 54,758.
I’m happy to be the President that swore you in – Akufo-Addo extols Justice Mensah-Bonsu’s credentials
Professor Henrietta Mensa-Bonsu has been sworn in as a Justice of the Supreme Court of Ghana by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo today May 26, 2020 at the Jubilee House in Accra
GoI lets 122 Kashmiri prisoners call home on Eid
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AP Source: NFL drops booth official proposal to aid calls
The NFL has tabled a proposal for a booth official who would aid calls by using a video feed, a person familiar with the decision tells The Associated Press.
Covid-19: Don’t send in passenger trains without notice, says Kerala Chief Minister
Kerala has taken exception to the manner in which passenger trains are being sent in at random and without notice, threatening to upset the delicate balancing act in its fight against Covid-19 as expa
Covid-19: Johor govt urges employers to register with Socso for foreign worker screening
JOHOR BARU, May 27 — The Johor government has urged employers to register under the state’s Social Security Organisation (Socso) so that their foreign migrant workers can be screened for Covid-19. Johor Health and Environment Committee chairman R. Vidyananthan said Johor Socso has been asked to...
COVID-19 lockdown: Children from well-to-do families studying more than those from poorer homesteads
The closure of educational institutions in Uganda March 20 as one of the strategies to stop the spread of novel coronavirus saw over 15 million children sent back...
South Korean national drops plan to leave country
A South Korean national who had come as a technical expert to probe into the styrene vapour leak from LG Polymers plant in Visakhapatnam, dropped his plan to leave the country in the last minute, on W
“White Harlots Eager for Sex”: Islam’s Medieval Fantasies Plague Europe
Speaking under the pseudonym of “Ella,” a British woman recently revealed that her Muslim rapists called her “a white c*nt, a white wh*re, and a white b*tch,”
Everett man identified as victim of deadly gunfire at party
William Thomas Harper III, 28, was shot to death Sunday. His alleged assailant is jailed.
On This Day: Patent issued for Scotch tape
On May 27, 1930, Richard Gurley Drew received a patent for his adhesive tape, which was later manufactured by 3M as Scotch tape.
The Blueprint For Rethinking Main Street
Now that stay-at-home orders are being lifted, Hunter Hall of the Main Street Business Improvement Association discusses what recovery should look like for SMBs.
Covid-19: Cuepacs wants depot staff welfare to be prioritised
KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 — The Congress of Unions of Employees in the Public and Civil Services (Cuepacs) has urged the government to provide sufficient personal protective equipment (PPE) to all Immigration Detention Depot (DTI) personnel to prevent the risk of Covid-19 infection. Cuepacs president...
Locust swarms headed towards Delhi; crops threatened in many states
Higher than normal temperatures have helped locusts spread more rapidly in different parts of the states
Date announced for Nottingham branch of John Lewis to reopen - and what customers can expect
Numerous safety measures will be in place
COVID-19: Saudi Arabia reports 1,815 new cases, 14 deaths
This brings total number of coronavirus infections in the country to 78,541
Twenty-six arrested in France and Belgium over Vietnam migrant lorry deaths
Police in Belgium and France on Wednesday announced the arrests of 26 people suspected of human trafficking in the deaths of 39 Vietnamese migrants who were found in a refrigerated truck in Britain l…
Sil Fox cleared of sexual assault on woman in Dublin bar
Legendary comedian Sylvester "Sil" Fox has been cleared of sexually assaulting a woman in a bar in Dublin.Mr Fox pleaded not guilty in December 2018 to a se
No need to attend pre-marriage course during CMCO in Kedah, says MB
ALOR SETAR, May 27 — Muslim couples who intend to tie the knot during the conditional movement control order (CMCO) period in Kedah need not attend a pre-marriage course as required previously. Mentri Besar Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor said a couple would normally be required to attend a pre-marriage...
Over 3,500 Shramik special trains ferried more than 48 lakh workers: Railways
Nearly 80% of total Shramik trains are destined for various destinations in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, said Ministry of Railways.IRCTC has distributed over 74 lakh free meals and more than 1 crore water bottles to travelling migrants so far
Numbers continue to grow, 354 domestic flights operated till 5pm today: Aviation Minister
After two months of being grounded, India resumed its domestic flight services on Monday with 428 flights functioning on day one.
Turkish Airlines may delay delivery of Airbus, Boeing planes: Report
Turkish Airlines , which halted nearly all of its passenger flights as a result of the coronavirus crisis, may delay the delivery of some Boeing ...
PSL Speedster Out On Bail, Police Coy
Local traffic police have commented on reports that a prominent soccer player was arrested on charges of reckless driving and breaking lockdown regulations.
A television host says he's getting hate mail for asking New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern if her hair is going gray
Last week, "The AM Show" host Ryan Bridge ended an interview with New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern by asking if her hair was going gray.
Ambassador Friedman helps make cheesecake for the elderly - Jewish World
US Ambassador to Israel David Friedman and his family join special online broadcast from Pantry Packers in Jerusalem to commemorate Shavuot.
ICYMI: Pirates ambush police escorts, kidnap two in Rivers
Chukwudi Akasike, Port Harcourt Two civilians were on Tuesday kidnapped after an ambush by a group of pirates along Degema waterways in the Degema Local Government Areas of Rivers State. The pira...
Water safety stressed after rescues off west Cork
The Irish Coast Guard has issued a warning about water safety, following two separate incidents in west Cork this afternoon in which six people were swept out to sea.
Police arraigns notorious cultists over murder, arson, malicious damage in Osun
Osun State Police Command on Wednesday arrainged some of the notorious 'Apete Isagba' cult members terrorising Ede town...
Five Arrested In Northland Meth Operation
Northland Police have arrested five people as part of an ongoing operation targeting the illegal manufacture of methamphetamine in the region.
How Britney Spears Feels About Ex Kevin Federline’s Quarantine Demand Before Reuniting With Sons
We've learned exclusively how Britney Spears really felt about Kevin Federline setting quarantine rules before seeing her sons!
Actor Ricky Tomlison’s 1973 strike action jail case set to be reviewed
In 1973, the actor was found guilty of unlawful assembly, affray and conspiracy at Shrewsbury crown court
Locusts swarm UP and Maharashtra, high alert in Punjab; Government to deploy drones
About 21 districts in Rajasthan, 18 districts in Madhya Pradesh, 2 districts in Gujarat and 1 district in Punjab have undertaken locust control measures till now, the agriculture ministry said.
‘Complete syllabus with online classes’
Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa has directed the Higher Education Department to complete the syllabus by conducting online classes.
PM Modi to Rahul Gandhi, leaders pay tribute Jawaharlal Nehru on his 56th death anniversary
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and others paid tributes to Jawaharlal Nehru on his 56th death anniversary on Wednesday.
CPCB shuts UP distillery owned by Rana Gurjit kin, cites pollution
The CPCB also issued notice to the industrial unit, Rana Sugars Ltd (Distillery Division), at village Belwara in Moradabad, as to why a environmental compensation of Rs 3.16 crore should not be levied on it for the violations.
‘It’s a shame’ – Democrats rant as Ilhan Omar says she believes rape accuser, but supports Biden
Americans in the Democratic Party have reacted swiftly to comments made by Minnesota Democratic Congresswoman, Ilhan Omar, which said that
PDP expels 2, affirms suspension of ex-senator Hunkuyi, 6 others
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Kaduna state chapter on Tuesday expelled two of its members Dr. John Danfulani and Ubale Salmanduna without further delay.
AP Secretariat on Corona Alert
On the other side, Andhra Pradesh Government is likely to conduct Corona tests to all the 3,000 staff working in the AP Secretariat.
Ardern And Peters Both Untrustworthy On Level 1, Kiwis Paying The Price
“Neither the Prime Minister nor the Deputy Prime Minister can be trusted on the issue of Alert Level 1 and Kiwis are paying the price,” according to ACT Leader David Seymour.
New Goal Of Zero Seabird Deaths On Fishing Boats
The new National Action Plan for protecting seabirds from commercial fishing hooks and nets has made a big leap forward, with a new goal of reducing seabird deaths to zero. However, Forest & Bird is warning that without cameras on boats the plan will not succeed.
New lockdown plans 'to be announced tomorrow'
It is likely to give the all-clear for schools to begin reopening next week.
Vijay Mallya’s extradition delayed, speculation mounts over his application for asylum
India Business News: Vijay Mallya’s extradition has been delayed and it could be months before he is brought back to India. It is understood that the UK home office has de
ICYMI: Navy arrests 42 suspected cultists during initiation in Cross River
Ada Wodu, Calabar Personnel of the Nigerian Navy Ship Victory have arrested 42 suspected cultists in the Akpabuyo Local Government Area of Cross River State. The suspects, who were handed over to...
Nehru put India on path of self-reliance: Priyanka Gandhi
Cong. leaders pay tribute to first PM
Gantz cuts off meeting with Netanyahu over Regev's comments - Inside Israel
Likud officials respond to minister's criticism of alternate prime minister. 'The campaign is over. It is time for unity.'
We should unlockdown on trial basis: Uddhav Thackeray
At the epicentre of Covid-19 infections in India, Mumbai has seen 33,835 cases and 1,097 deaths. On Wednesday, senior ministers met at the Chief Minister’s official residence in south Mumbai to discuss the strategy for the state post May 31 when the fourth phase of the lockdown would end.
Akufo-Addo swears in Supreme Court justices Mensa-Bonsu, Yonny Kulendi
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, on Tuesday, 26th May, 2020, swore into office Justice Professor Henrietta Mensa-Bonsu and Justice Emmanuel Yonny Kulendi as Justices of the Supreme Court.
Delhi court extends police custody of two Pinjra Tod members by 2 days in connection with communal violence in Northeast Delhi
The metropolitan magistrate extended the remand of JNU students and Pinjra Tod members Natasha Narwal and Devangana Kalita in the case after the police said custodial interrogation was required to unearth the conspiracy behind the case and identify other accused.
Bushwalkers found alive after missing for 19 days in New Zealand national park
Friends and family of Jessica O'Connor and Dion Reynolds are "absolutely over the moon" with delight that the pair have been found safe and well.
Key court ruling coming today in Meng extradition case
VANCOUVER — The British Columbia Supreme Court is scheduled to release a key decision today in the American extradition case of Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou.
India's aggressive policy towards neighbours putting regional peace at stake: FM Qureshi
FM says India has also used Afghanistan’s land against Pakistan in the past
Bushwalkers found alive after missing for 19 days in New Zealand national park
Friends and family of Jessica O'Connor and Dion Reynolds are "absolutely over the moon" with delight that the pair have been found safe and well.
EU proposes $825 billion COVID-19 'Recovery Plan for Europe'
May 27 (UPI) -- The European Union on Wednesday proposed a $825 billion stimulus plan to help stabilize member states amid a recession brought on by the COVID-19 crisis.
Young hikers missing for 19 days in New Zealand found injured but alive in bush
Missing backpackers Jessica O'Connor and Dion Reynolds have been found with "smiles and relief" after getting lost after entering the Anatori Valley in Kahurangi National Park, on the South Island
Group Of Rabbis Declare: No Compromise On Teaching Immorality
News From Across The Pond.
Court remands mother who allegedly drowned baby, orders psychiatric evaluation
An Igbosere Magistrates’ Court in Lagos on Wednesday ordered that a 22-year-old woman, Oluwafunmilola Adisa, be remande
Madras HC declares Jayalalithaa's niece Deepa Jayakumar, nephew Deepak as legal heirs of former Tamil Nadu CM
A Madras High Court bench Wednesday said that Deepak and Deepa are second class legal heirs of the late chief minister Jayalalithaa, being the son and daughter of her late brother Jayakumar
Madhya Pradesh Cabinet Will Be Expanded Shortly: Shivraj Singh Chouhan
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Wednesday said he would expand his five-member cabinet "shortly".
Fearing Court, Jagan Government Decides To Take Backstep
After High Court ordered to change the colors, the Government added one more color and gave definition to the four colors to avoid legal scrutiny.
SBI summons Poroshenko for questioning in two cases on May 29
The second case concerns his phone talks with the then U.S. Vice President Joe Biden.
Bar Council urges Supreme Court to open physical courts from June 1
In a letter to the CJI, Bar Council of India chairman MK Mishra pointed out that 80% of court work in the Indian judicial system relates to trial courts while the rest comprise appeals, revisions and writ petitions.
Arrivals continue to haggle over paid quarantine
People arriving from other states in Dehradun continued to argue with the district administration officials over paid quarantine on Tuesday. This was stated by Sub Divisional Magistrate (SDM) of Doiwala, Laxmi Raj Chauhan who is supervising the arrival of passengers in the district by flights.
Dharavi slum's count of COVID-19 cases grows by 18 to 1,639
Dharavi, Mumbai's biggest slum Sprawl, on Wednesday reported 18 new COVID-19 cases, taking the count of such patients in the area to 1,639, an official of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) said. No death due to the deadly infection was reported in Dharavi in the last 24 hours, the
What Commuting in Delhi Metro Post Lockdown 4.0 May Look Like? When Are Services Resuming?
Further, strict social-distancing will be practised inside the trains. The commuters will be required to be seated alternately. This will be monitored by DMRC official, Metro staff members to check for violations, the report by leading daily read.
MLB’s divide-and-conquer pitch to union a non-starter
If this was the best that Major League Baseball could do to kick off Hell Week, then let’s just defer the players’ prorated payments and live to fight another day. There will be more fights,
Chhattisgarh Farmers On Alert After Locusts Attack Crops In Neighbouring States
The Chhattisgarh agriculture department and farmers of districts bordering Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra have been alerted after swarms of locusts attacked crops in the neighbouring states, an official said on Wednesday.
'A force for good in this world': Tributes to 'passionate' Walsall healthcare worker
A much-loved healthcare worker who died following a terminal illness has been described as a "force for good" in helping the most vulnerable.
One Of World's Most Elusive Cats Filmed For The First Time In A Decade
Naturalists in Algeria have filmed a Saharan cheetah, a subspecies listed as critically endangered on the IUCN Red List, for the first time in a decade, the national parks authority said.
Locusts spare Delhi for now, but threat continues
The current trajectory of locust movement from Rajasthan is towards Madhya Pradesh and going further southwards towards Maharashtra. The Locust Control Office has been fighting the locust challenge for more than two weeks now
Letters May 27: A message for a thief; wearing masks; helping the homeless
A message for the garden-box thief To the cowardly spewpot who stole my new garden box in the dead of night: You are a festering wound on the heart of Canadian niceness. No one should hold the . . .
Red Bull supremo urges LFC to sign Timo Werner: ‘He’s one of the most aggressive, cut-throat players I’ve ever seen’
Rb Salzburg manager Jesse Marsch, who is a key component in the Red Bull football structure and a probable future manager of Rb Leipzig, reckons Timo Werner would thrive under Jurgen Klopp at Liver…
No Straight Roads Delayed To “Later In The Summer”
No Straight Roads was previously announced to have a 30 June release date. But it looks like the game will not be able to make it for the date it was
Traffic jam eases after police eject protesting truckers
The drivers were protesting against harassment by Ugandans
The invisible labor powering Silicon Valley — and the ethics behind ‘ghost work’
TNW Answers is a live Q&A platform where we invite interesting people in tech who are much smarter than us to answer questions from TNW readers.
Report: AfDB succumbs to US’ demand, agrees to independent probe of Adesina
This comes after US treasury secretary rejected the report of the bank's ethics board which absolved Adesina of allegations of favouritism.
Released Taliban Prisoners Say the War Should End
Some released Taliban prisoners claimed they would choose peace and stability "at least for now," as 328 of them were released from the Pul-e-Charkhi prison on Tuesday.
China can't remain oblivious to India's illegal constructions in Ladakh: FM Qureshi
Foreign minister says New Delhi's "aggressive policy against its neighbours is putting regional peace and stability at stake".
EDF asked to delay Sizewell C final plans consultation
Energy giant EDF is being asked to delay the formal consultation on its plans for a new £14billion nuclear power plant on the Suffolk coast until after the Covid-19 lockdown restrictions are lifted.
Kudimaramathu works inspected
NAGAPATTINAMThe ‘Kudimaramathu’ works for strengthening of waterbodies undertaken by the Public Works Department in Kollidam, Mayiladuthurai and Sirkazhi panchayat unions a cost of ₹ 87 lakh were insp
UK lockdown drives fastest growth in grocery sales for over 25 years
United Kingdom grocery sales rose by 14.3 percent during the 12 weeks to May 17, the fastest rate since comparable records began in 1994.
TV review: Netflix's Space Force fails to take off
Despite a gifted cast, the much-awaited sitcom – which reunites The Office's Greg Daniels and Steve Carell – is a total bust
Krishna water release from A.P. resumes after a month
Supply expected to reach inter-State border in Tiruvallur by the evening
Rights Panel Notice To UP Government Over Death Of 19-Year-Old Migrant Worker
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has sent a notice to the Uttar Pradesh government over reported death of a 19-year-old migrant worker due to hunger in Saharanpur, after he had walked 350 km from Ludhiana on way to his home in the state, officials said on Wednesday.
Edmonds man, 22, dies after falling from Little Mount Si climbing area near North Bend
The man was in a designated climbing area with a friend when he slipped and fell, landing on one of the trails below, said a sheriff's spokesman.
Memorial Day weekend crowds, rain-soaked Missouri river results in 23 rescues, 1 drowning death
The city of Noel Fire Department said on Facebook that a total of 23 river rescues were made over the three-day weekend, including 21 on Saturday alone.
Fast & Furious Crossroads release date is August, new trailer looks… hmm
The new Fast & Furious video game has a confirmed release date and a new campaign trailer, but it may not be what you’re expecting.
Govt Undermines Democracy By Pushing 15 Bills In 17 Hours
“The Government is undermining democracy by progressing 15 bills in the space of just 17 hours,” according to ACT Leader David Seymour.
New documentary tells the story of Ireland's pro-choice abortion referendum campaign
The 8th documentary charts the grassroots activism that led to 67% of the Republic of Ireland voting to repeal the Eight Amendment of Ireland's Consitution two years ago. A new documentary, The 8th, will premiere online from May 28th at the Hot Docs Film Festival. The documentary...
Mayor of Minneapolis Calls for Arrest of Officer Involved in George Floyd Death
The death of George Floyd, a black man in Minneapolis who was filmed while a police officer kneeled on his neck and who died shortly afterward, has led to mass protests...
Ireland ranks poorly in care home death comparisons
Figures contained in a Department of Health publication show Ireland with a high number of care home resident deaths, as a percentage of all Covid-19 deaths, as part of a rough comparison with 20 other countries.
Fresh rain prediction has Chellanam wide awake
Huge waves lash coastal stretches of the village; lockdown delays laying of geo textile tubes at several places
Video shows man set Texas hotel office on fire during attempted robbery
Terrifying footage captures the moment a man set a Texas hotel office ablaze during an attempted robbery. Video released by the Fort Worth Fire Department shows the arsonist, wearing a black cap and a
Increase in reports of drugs in schools, as police investigate nine-year-old
An investigation by the PA news agency found cannabis was the most common drug, but heroin, cocaine and MDMA were also found.
Increase in reports of drugs in schools, as police investigate nine-year-old
An investigation by the PA news agency found cannabis was the most common drug, but heroin, cocaine and MDMA were also found.
Increase in reports of drugs in schools, as police investigate nine-year-old
An investigation by the PA news agency found cannabis was the most common drug, but heroin, cocaine and MDMA were also found.
Scottsdale Mayor Jim Lane pushes for new safety measures in bars and clubs
Scottsdale Mayor Jim Lane said Wednesday he's working with owners of bars and clubs in Old Town's Entertainment District after videos and images showed packed spots over Memorial Day weekend.
Honolulu shines in nationwide solar study released today | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
For the seventh year in a row, Honolulu topped a list of 50 cities nationwide for solar PV installed per capita; it also placed third in total existing solar PV capacity installed to date, according to a survey of 5o large urban centers released today by the nonprofit organizations Environment America Research & Policy Center and Frontier Group.
Wall Street opens higher on recovery optimism
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 303.52 points, or 1.21 percent, at the open to 25,298.63.
Virgin bidder Cyrus plans to keep airline as full-service Qantas competitor
The Richard Branson-linked investment fund has said it wants to maintain Virgin Australia as a full-service international airline if it wins the race for the collapsed carrier.
Four Minneapolis officers opened fire after unarmed black man dies
Minneapolis: Four Minneapolis officers involved in the arrest of a black man who died in police custody were fired Tuesday, hours after a bystander’s video showed an officer kneeling on the handcuffed man’s neck, even after he pleaded that he could not breathe and stopped moving.
Furor in US after black man dies as policeman kneels on his neck
A video of a handcuffed black man dying while a Minneapolis officer knelt on his neck for more than five minutes sparked a fresh furor in the US over police treatment of African Americans Tuesday.
Man City morning headlines as Blues 'identify Leroy Sane replacement'
Here are your Manchester City morning headlines for Wednesday, May 27.
Global spending on oil to drop by $1 trillion in 2020 says IEA
Investment in energy sector will see its biggest drop this year says the agency
GRAPHIC: Swift firings for Minneapolis officers in death of black man
The Minneapolis police chief said the department would conduct a full internal investigation, and prosecutors will decide whether to file criminal charges against the officers involved.
Bru resettlement in North Tripura hits roadblock as civil societies threaten bandh
As per the resettlement agreement signed by the central government in January this year, 32,000 Bru migrants living in Tripura since 1997 would be permanently settled in the state.
Four Minneapolis officers fired after death of unarmed black man
The death comes amid outrage over the death of Ahmaud Arbery, a black man shot by a white father and son while jogging
Bengaluru's civic woes may worsen as projects held up due to fund, labour crunch
The city’s civic body has said it was looking to complete projects where work has begun and may not be able to start new ones listed in its ₹10,895.84 crore budget for this year
Woman loses job and gives up pet after calling police on black man who asked her to leash dog
A white woman who told New York police that a black man who asked for her dog to be leashed was “threatening” her, has since apologised after video went viral. Amy Cooper admitted on Monday night
New Zealand police rescue 2 hikers after 19 days in wilderness
May 27 (UPI) -- Searchers on Wednesday found two lost hikers alive after they spent nearly three weeks in the remote wilderness of a rugged national park in New Zealand, authorities said.
Pay us compensation before demolishing our property, landlords tell Akeredolu
Owners of over 30 buildings marked for demolition in parts of Akure, the Ondo state capital have called on Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu...
Who is Christian Cooper, the birdwatcher accused of threatening Amy Cooper?
Viral video shows Christian Cooper — the black man accused of “threatening” a white dog-walker for simply asking her to leash her pup in Central Park — geeking out over his
App Annie: Mobile gaming will widen its lead over console and PC titles in 2020
As the pandemic rages on, mobile gaming and apps are a kind of salve. So much so, 2020 will be a blockbuster year for smartphone content.
US declares Hong Kong no longer enjoying autonomy
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo declared Wednesday that Hong Kong no longer enjoys the autonomy promised by Beijing, stripping the financial hub of its special status under US law. Hours before Beijing will hold a key vote on a controversial new security law on Hong Kong, Pompeo sent a notice to Congress
Sir Elton John leads tributes to playwright and Aids activist Larry Kramer
Kramer wrote The Normal Heart and founded the Aids Coalition to Unleash Power, also known as Act Up.
Sir Elton John leads tributes to playwright and Aids activist Larry Kramer
Kramer wrote The Normal Heart and founded the Aids Coalition to Unleash Power, also known as Act Up.
Prince Andrew accused of romping with 'topless' Virginia Roberts in Jeffrey Epstein's pool
A former employee of the disgraced paedophile claims the Duke of York was 'engaged in foreplay' with the young woman at Epstein's private island in the Caribbean.
Andrew accused in documentary of romping in pool with topless woman
The Duke of York has strenuously denied sex allegations made against him by one of Jeffrey Epstein’s victims
Andrew accused in documentary of romping in pool with topless woman
The Duke of York has strenuously denied sex allegations made against him by one of Jeffrey Epstein’s victims
Andrew accused in documentary of romping in pool with topless woman
The Duke of York has strenuously denied sex allegations made against him by one of Jeffrey Epstein’s victims
Final farewell for Matt Damon to Dalkey bakery
It was great while it lasted, but it looks as though Matt Damon and his family are on their way back to America.But there was one place that got a special f
SpaceX Launch Postponed Due To Poor Weather Conditions
SpaceX is about to send two NASA astronauts into space for the first time, so here's how you can watch this event online.
Former The Apprentice star's adverts banned after implying product cures Covid-19
Revival Shots founded by Daniel Elahi had three adverts banned on Facebook and Instagram.
Matt Damon leaves Ireland after last visit to Dalkey bakery
Hollywood star Matt Damon is set to return to the States having made his final visit to a bakery in Dalkey, Co Dublin which has become a firm favourite of his family.
Gold Price News and Forecast: XAU/USD returns to $1,712 and turns positive on the day
XAU/USD has bounced up from two-week lows sub $1700 on Wednesday and is turning positive on the daily charts. The precious metal has reached $1,712 ar
Masks Work.
A new perspective underscores the effectiveness of wearing a mask — even if you’re staying six feet apart
ICC Orders PA’s Abbas to Decide — Oslo Accords Dead or Alive?
The entire ICC document, without exception, appears to be an argument in defense of the position of the Palestinian Authority.
'A giant of a man': Influential Aids campaigner and playwright Larry Kramer dies aged 84
Kramer’s husband confirmed that he died from died from pneumonia.
Body of little girl, 4, was 'attacked by rats as she lay dead in cot for two days'
WARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT - Mark James Dunn, 43, of Brisbane, Australia, has been charged with the murder of his daughter Willow, who police believe was left to rot in her crib with rodents eating her decomposing body
What the papers say – May 27
Reports of a Tory revolt over the Dominic Cummings saga feature prominently on the nation’s front pages.
PM stands firm on alert level move
The Prime Minister is standing firm on the wait for the move to alert level 1 under Covid-19, and says she hopes the country can make the shift...
'Don't drive if you're blind' and 'rising Tory revolt': Papers continue to lead with Dominic Cummings row
Attacks and ridicule aimed at Boris Johnson’s government and his aide Dominic Cummings lead the Wednesday papers. The Daily Mirror keeps up its attacks on a government in “chaos”, rounding on Mr Cummings and the minister deployed to front the media on Tuesday, Michael Gove.
Missing power goals again! Thermal plants all set to miss 2022 pollution target
With two years to the deadline, just 97 GW of the coal-fired capacity is in compliance with particulate matter (PM) standards, while upgradation is underway in 14 GW and a mere 16 GW of capacity is in compliance with SO2 norms.
Assam to have 4 more labs; eyes 5000 COVID tests per day
GUWAHATI: Assam is poised to have four more laboratories for conducting COVID-19 tests by the first week of June, state Health and Family Welfare Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma informed on Wednesday.As it is, with the surge in the number of COVID-posit
UK commits new funding to combat space debris
New government funding for innovative solutions to tackle the growing problem of potentially hazardous space debris, has been announced by the UK Space Agency.
Digital conference on environment conservation organised for students
The Model Conference of Parties - I (MCOP-I), the first ever digital conference on nature conservation for students was held online. It was held to mark the International Day for Biological Diversity 2020 and 2020 as a Super Year for nature and biodiversity. It was hosted by World Wide Fund for
Global cases top 5.5 mn
Washington: The overall number of global coronavirus cases on Tuesday surpassed the 5.5 million mark, while the deaths have increased to more than 346,000, according to the Johns Hopkins University. Currently, the total number of cases stood at 5,508
Global COVID-19 cases cross 5.6 million: Johns Hopkins
The overall number of global coronavirus cases have crossed 5.6 million, while the death toll increased to 350,876, according to the Johns Hopkins University.
CMCO: Four-in-a-car rule dropped – vehicles now allowed to have passengers according to capacity
From today, drivers will be allowed to have the permissible number of passengers according to the capacity of their respective vehicles. This was revealed
Sugar Inquiry Commission didn't highlight NPMC's role in failing to control prices
The commission only held the Sugar Advisory Board responsible for taking any action
Delhi: Over 250 shanties gutted in fire in Tughlaqabad, no casualties
DFS divisional officer S K Dua said that while the fire started as a small one, it escalated to the medium category because of the small LPG cylinders in the area which caught fire and exploded leading to the quick spread of the blaze.
IndiGo to help man who sold his goats to buy flight tickets
In Mumbai, a migrant labourer family sold three goats to buy air tickets but the flight got cancelled.IndiGo said it has now booked tickets for the workers at no extra charge
Fortitude Budget: More incentives to support employers to hire workers
The Government will ramp up hiring incentives to employers to support them in hiring workers who have gone through eligible traineeship and training schemes, Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat said yesterday. For one, the hiring incentive that was first introduced under...
Churches, mosques too will be opened from June 1, says CM Yediyurappa
A day after the State government took a decision on re-opening of nearly 35,000 Muzrai temples from June 1, Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa on Wednesday said churches and mosques too will be allowed t
Kaduna PDP affirms Hunkuyi’s suspension, expels two others
Godwin Isenyo, Kaduna The Peoples Democratic Party in Kaduna State, on Tuesday, expelled two of its members and suspended five others. The Publicity Secretary of the party, Abrahaman Catoh, l...
After surviving COVID-19, grandmother, 71, killed while protecting granddaughter from attack
Sheila Lucas was fatally shot and killed Saturday night in Southeast Washington while trying to protect her granddaughter during an attack.
By saving Dominic Cummings, the Government is putting us all at risk
How can we expect people to co-operate with this system if they think it is one rule for them and another for those in power?
Karnataka keen on opening worship places from June 1, awaits nod from Centre
The temples would be reopened keeping in mind cleanliness where soap and water or sanitizers and also social distancing would be compulsory.
Family violence hubs rushed, poorly implemented: auditor
The state's auditor has slammed the roll-out of a key Andrews government reform in response to the 2016 royal commission into family violence.
Family violence hubs rushed, poorly implemented: auditor
The state's auditor has slammed the roll-out of a key Andrews government reform in response to the 2016 royal commission into family violence.
KP reimposes restrictions relaxed for Eidul Fitr
PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government on Wednesday announced the reimposition of Covid-19 restrictions which were relaxed last week for Eidul Fitr.In a media talk, Adviser to KP Chief Minister
Country should ‘move on’ from Dominic Cummings row, Newark MP Robert Jenrick says
He also insisted the special adviser should not resign
Locust invasion warning in Odisha
Farmers residing in bordering areas of the state have been asked to remain alert and take immediate preventive steps.
PM takes Brexit decisions, Cummings does not give instructions, says UK negotiator
LONDON, May 27 — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson takes the main decisions on Brexit policy and his senior advisor Dominic Cummings does not give instructions on negotiations with the European Union, the UK’s chief negotiator David Frost said today. “The Brexit policy is set by the Prime...
Better Protection For Seabirds
Better protection for seabirds is being put in place with a new National Plan of Action to reduce fishing-related captures, Fisheries Minister Stuart Nash and Conservation Minister Eugenie Sage announced today.
PM takes Brexit decisions, Cummings does not give instructions: UK negotiator
LONDON (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Boris Johnson takes the main decisions on Brexit policy and his senior advisor Dominic Cummings does not give instructions on negotiations with the European Union, the UK’s chief negotiator David Frost said on Wednesday.
Pakistan: Kasur policeman held for killing teen boy who resisted rape
The incident occurred on Eid Al Fitr, when the victim, Sami-ur-Rehman was going for prayer
COVID-19 rent aid for businesses, landlords to cost $520 million, PBO says
OTTAWA — Parliament's spending watchdog estimates a program aimed at giving small businesses a break on their rents could cost the federal treasury $520 million this fiscal year.
Suspicions soar as FCTA introduces other phases of palliatives in Abuja
Say No campaign, through its anti-corruption structures, have been monitoring the process of distribution in the FCT, Abuja for transparency and accountability.
Philips Avent’s final swansong before factory closure
A Suffolk manufacturing plant due to shut down in July has been providing headbands for facemasks during the coronavirus lockdown as its final swansong after operating for 84 years.
Running of Dealgan House transferred back to service provider - Talk of the Town
Health Minister Simon Harris has confirmed the running of Dealgan House Nursing Home has been transferred back to the original service provider. The RCSI Hospital Group had been running the Toberona-based nursing home since April 17th after 22 Covid-19 deaths took place at the facility. They were due to continue the operational management of Dealgan...Read More→
How schools will look when they reopen with parents dropping kids off in 'pens'
Schools in Gloucestershire have outlined the steps they're taking as headteachers and staff work out ways of bringing back Year 1 and Year 6 pupils from Monday as lockdown restrictions are eased
Post on ‘ground reality’ of health system goes viral
Shared over 29,000 times in 30 hours
BREAKING: FG suspends evacuation of stranded Nigerians
The Federal Government has suspended further evacuation of stranded Nigerians overseas.The development, according to Foreign Affairs Minister...
Little boy from Devon tells BoJo he is 'very cross' about Dominic Cummings' lockdown trip
The Torquay seven-year-old says it's just not fair the Dominic Cummings gets to go out while everybody else had to stay home
Govt Delivers Security For Construction Subcontractors
Subcontractors will have greater certainty, more cashflow support and job security with new changes to retention payments under the Construction Contracts Act says Minister for Building and Construction, Jenny Salesa.
Punjab decides to hike MBBS fee in govt, private colleges
With the massive surge in the price index in the years thereafter, these colleges are facing fiscal problems and are unable to meet the norms of Medical Council of India, thus necessitating a fee hike
Behind farmers’ tractor march in Haryana, a Bhagat Singh fan
Mandeep Nathwan had raised the drugs issue too which had led to Anil Vij- SP Sangeeta Kalia spat in 2015.
Sisodia interacts with principals on reopening of schools
Education Minister asks them to come up with plan on how to lead the transition
UPDATED: FG suspends evacuation of stranded Nigerians
The Federal Government has suspended further evacuation of stranded Nigerians abroad.The development, according to Foreign Affairs
Oshodi-Abule-egba BRT to commence operation in July, says Lagos govt
Lagos State government has said that the Oshodi to Abule Egba Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) route have been completed and operation would commence on that route by July 2020.
Bodies of 43 crash victims handed over to families
Minister says process will be completed in seven days
B.C. extends state of emergency, prepares for week of potential new cases post economic restart
B.C.’s state of emergency has been extended for another two weeks, making it the longest period that emergency orders have been in place.Premier John
Massive Arctic heatwave reignites Siberian forest fires
Global warming is no longer a distant threat as exceptionally warm temperatures in some parts of the Arctic reach as much as 16 degrees Celsius (29 degrees Fahrenheit) higher than the usual, according to meteorologists.
Boeing restarted 737 Max production just hours after saying it would lay off thousands of workers
Boeing said it had resumed construction of the 737 Max at its Renton, Washington, plant, just hours after announcing layoffs.
Rivlin on Leifer trial: 'No one will use Israel to evade justice' - Foreign Affairs
President Rivlin touts Jerusalem court's decision that Australian-Israeli teacher Malka Leifer may stand trial, paving way for extradition.
'China must know Indians are no pushovers'
'China must know Indians are no pushovers'. 'We will not accept these misadventures by the Chinese.'
Govt asks CID to re-probe suicide abetment case against Arnab Goswami
The Alibaug police had closed the case last year stating that enough evidence was not found against Arnab Goswami, Editor-in-Chief of The Republic, and two others to chargesheet them in the case.
Disrupted home renovations will get priority to resume: Lawrence Wong
Home owners whose renovation works were disrupted will be given priority to restart in phase one of the post-circuit breaker period, said Minister for National Development Lawrence Wong yesterday. The Government will consider allowing new home renovation projects to proceed...
Centre, Maharashtra spar over Shramik Specials ‘going empty’
According to the Railways, based on the demand assessment provided by the Maharashtra government on May 15, 145 trains were planned.
Amnesty demands release of journalist who criticised Lai Mohammed
Eniola Akinkuotu, Abuja Rights group, Amnesty International, has called on the Nigeria Police Force to immediately release broadcast journalist, Rotimi Jolayemi, who has spent three weeks in cus...
NDDC N40b probe: Senate lampoons IMC, says no amount of intimidation will stop investigation
THE Senate has taken a swipe at the Interim Management Committee, IMC of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC over
Boris Johnson says 'air bridges' could remove need to quarantine by end of June
The Prime Minister suggested that "air bridges" could allow people to return to the UK from some countries from the end of next month without needing to quarantine
Boris Johnson said 'move on' six times. He only needs to say it to Dominic Cummings once
The Prime Minister treated appearance at the Commons Liaison Committee as a great inconveniece. He was expecting a Zoom pub quiz
Punjab CM Captain Amarinder Singh to announce decision on lifting of extension of lockdown on May 30
Punjab had 2,106 COVID-19 cases, including 1,918 cured/discharged and 40 deaths.
38,000 villages countrywide can access safe water
These villages represent 69% for rural areas whereas 79% are in urban centre.
Health ministry has criminals – Kagwe
“Like a marketplace, there are a few mad cases here," the CS said.
Hong Kong 'no longer autonomous from China' - Pompeo
The US secretary of state says the territory no longer merits special treatment under US laws.
YouTube influencer Myka Stauffer draws backlash for 'rehoming' her autistic four-year-old son three years after adopting him from China
Myka Stauffer, 32, and her husband James posted a tearful video on Tuesday saying they've decided to 'rehome' their adopted 4-year-old son Huxley.
New Finas chairman Zakaria Abdul Hamid says lack of exposure to film and TV industry not a hindrance
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Sikh Front-Line Workers Make Enough Sacrifices. Their Beards Shouldn't Be One.
Religiously worn beards have been subtly framed as an obstacle to the safety of COVID-19 patients.
More than 50 City of Vernon staffers had six-figure salaries in 2019
Wages for the City of Vernon's top staff cost an extra $1.7 million in 2019 as more names were added to the list of those taking home $75,000 or more an
Again, El-Rufai extends Kaduna lockdown by two weeks
Godwin Isenyo, Kaduna The Kaduna State Government has extended the lockdown it imposed on the state to contain the spread of the coronavirus for another two weeks. But the two weeks lockdown woul...
ICC Board Meeting: World T20 to be postponed to 2022, October window for IPL
The decision, if it is formalised, owing to the COVID-19 pandemic will give members a chance to chalk out their bilateral blue-print in the coming months.
Lockdown Impact: As states lose revenue, here's why they turn to alcohol
Indian states have been wanting to lift ban on the sale of liquor since the implementation of lockdown in the country. The state governments have been running out of money to sustain their fight against novel coronavirus.
Stop Calling The Police On Black People
This article explores the modern day phenomenon of White people calling the police on innocent Black people, which was most recently seen in the viral video of "Central Park Karen."
C’garh sees record single day spike in Covid-19 cases
The coronavirus infected persons are increasing in Chhattisgarh consistently. The state recorded the biggest single day spike on Tuesday with 68 fresh cases. With this, the active number of Covid-19 cases in the state rose to 281. Mungeli is till now the worst affected district. It again reported
West Indies test players return to small group training
The West Indies had been scheduled to visit England for three tests in June but the tour was pushed back due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) is now looking at hosting the series in July.
Nagpur registers 9th Covid-19 death
Nagpur: A Satranjipura based man succumbed to the novel Corona Virus (COVID-19) while seven others reportedly tested positive for the virus borne disease on Wednesday. Out of seven three belonged to city’s Mominpura hot-spot, while one each from Saoner, Naik talav, Bangladesh and Hansapuri. With the latest development, the cases of Corona Virus have surged […]
Man rejected by Lagos hospital over COVID-19 fear dies
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Palestinians need reason to win against occupation
There are multiple challenges of annexation and racism in Palestine
Armed cops storm Carstairs hospital after patient barricades himself in toilet with makeshift weapon
Staff at Carstairs called in help after the 24-year-old made an improvised weapon and threatened to stab the 'first person to come through the door'.
LAUTECH hospital threatens mass burial for unclaimed corpses
Bola Bamigbola, Osogbo Management of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology Teaching Hospital, Osogbo, has given those that have corpses in its morgue to collect them within two weeks, or the co...
World Continues To Reel Under Relentless COVID-19 Attack As Overall Cases Top 5.4 Million, Death Toll Over 3.4 Lakhs: WHO
According to the WHO, the global case tally currently is reported at 5,404,512, a stupendous rise by 99,780 over the past day. The death count worldwide stands at 343,51, a major surge by 1,486.
Protesters in Minneapolis clash with police after death of black man officers had pinned down
Hundreds gathered to protest and express their anger over the death of a black man who died in police custody.
Talented teenage footballer steps up to work on front line in pharmacy
A talented teenage footballer who is missing her teammates during the Covid-19 lockdown has turned her attention to helping others on the front line.
Ofankor murder: Suspect's pumped guns were licensed over 12 years ago - Police
The Accra Regional Police command has clarified issues surrounding the ownership of some two pump guns by the suspect involved in the murder of his tenant at Ofankor.
NPP wants to rig because their own research point to their defeat - Edem Agbana
A Deputy Youth Organizer of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), Adams Agbana says the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has conducted several- research works pointing to their defeat in the upcoming presidential and parliamentary polls hence their plot to rig the polls.
‘Schools at high altitude to be temporary relief centers’
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JK receives 15 COVID-19 special flights
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Lessons from tracking COVID-19 cases
As states reopen across the country, it's important to understand both where the COVID-19 pandemic has spread and where it is progressing or receding. To further that effort, the Heritage Foundation b
Democrats: Don't repeat the mistakes of the Catholic Church with Tara Reade
To protect people from sexual harassment and assault by those above them, we have the right to expect the same of our political leaders that we demand of religious leaders.
Lawmakers ejected in Hong Kong debate on Chinese anthem bill
Two pro-democracy lawmakers were ejected from Hong Kong's legislative chamber Thursday morning, disrupting the start of a second day of debate on a contentious bill that would criminalize insulting or
Air apparent: Hungarian carrier Wizz targets Gatwick hub to take on Ryanair
Wizz Air is plotting a major expansion at London Gatwick as rival carriers pull back, paving the way for the Hungarian low-cost carrier to emerge from the travel downturn with a bigger presence in the world's busiest city for passenger traffic.
All Nippon Airways delays delivery of final Airbus A380
The final Airbus A380 would have joined ANA’s two other A380s which were flown on its Tokyo to Honolulu route
Chase Elliott ends Kyle Busch's Truck Series winning streak, earns $100K bounty
Chase Elliott snapped Kyle Busch's seven-race Truck Series winning streak, earning a $100,000 bounty in the process, on Tuesday at Charlotte Motor Speedway. The money will go to coronavirus pandemic relief efforts.
IAF to operationalise No.18 Squadron at Coimbatore today
The Indian Air Force (IAF) will operationalise its No.18 Squadron at Coimbatore in Tamil Nadu today, equipping it with the fourth generation LCA Tejas aircraft.
Amazon in talks to buy driverless car start-up Zoox
Acquisition would be first by ecommerce group of an autonomous vehicle company
Videos capture a chaotic scene as people protesting the death of George Floyd clash with police who deployed tear gas, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - The conflict escalated as some protesters threw rocks and officers wearing riot gear deployed tear gas and flash grenades to disperse the crowds.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Videos captured a chaotic scene as people protesting the death of George Floyd clashed with police who deployed tear gas
Police officers on Tuesday evening clashed with hundreds of demonstrators who were protesting the death of a black man who died after a Minneapolis police officer knelt on his neck.
Schools a challenge for security cluster
THE reopening of schools is posing a challenge to members of the security cluster who are accommodated in several school hostels countrywide.
Church reopening: CAN holds virtual meeting today
Our Reporters The Christian Association of Nigeria would hold a virtual meeting with Christian leaders on Wednesday to review guidelines, which would prevent the spread of COVID-19 in churches a...
Man arrested over fire that killed 36 people in Japan
Japanese police have formally arrested a man on suspicion of an arson attack on an animation studio in Kyoto last year that killed 36 people, a police spokesman said.
George Floyd death: Protesters clash with riot police as thousands demand justice
WARNING: DISTRESSING IMAGES - A passerby captured a distressing video of unarmed George Floyd struggling to breathe while being detained in relation to a non-violent charge by a white police officer in Minneapolis
Tom Cruise’s Space Movie With NASA & SpaceX Finally Gets Its Director?
The never heard before news of Tom Cruise planning to shoot a film in the outer space created a huge buzz in the past few weeks. While all further updates about the project are highly awaited, grape
Thousands raised for funeral of former Stafford FM DJ
Thousands of pounds has been raised for the funeral and memorial costs of a former Stafford FM presenter.
Manchester United have hinted at a change in their transfer approach
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is looking to strengthen his team this summer and has already spoken about how he will do it.
'He was not just a number, he was a person' - Durban family's heartache after dad dies of Covid-19
Durban resident Anton Harman lived a good, normal life before he succumbed to Covid-19 after nearly a month on a ventilator in hospital.
Telford friends drop off goodies for isolating families
A group of friends dressed up as famous characters took a royal trip around their neighbourhood to drop off balloons and goody bags for isolating families.
New Fortress Energy Foundation gives students 200 care packages
WHEN THE principal of Old Harbour High School placed a call for help to provide meals for students on the school’s PATH programme, New Fortress Energy Foundation immediately responded by delivering close to 200 care packages to the school last week...
Missing hikers found after 18 days in New Zealand wilderness
Two hikers rescued in the New Zealand wilderness Wednesday got lost in fog and exhausted their food but survived 18 days with only minor injuries, police said. Jessica O’Connor and Dion Reynolds, both 23, had hiked into the sprawling Kahurangi National Park on May 9, intending to be gone for about five
City projects under budget
Over the last 20 or so months, the City of Kamloops has worked millions of dollars worth of projects, the majority of which came in below budget.
Fujifilm releases app to turn mirrorless cameras into webcams
Finally, Zoom calls in medium format
Video on Sani Abacha isolation centre aimed at discrediting COVID-19 fight - Ganduje
A statement signed by the commissioner for information, Malam Muhammad Garba, said there was no iota of truth in whatever the video clips attempted to portray.
Lobbyist register to be tightened after Monsanto case
The EU's joint-transparency register lists thousands of lobbyists and what they spend or earn trying to shape EU legislation. New and clearer rules set for launch at the end of the year may lead to more realistic figures.
Prevalence of 'silent' COVID-19 infection may be much higher than thought
The prevalence of 'silent' symptomless COVID-19 infection may be much higher than thought, reveals a study charting the enforced isolation of cruise ship passengers during the current pandemic, and published online in the journal Thorax.
COVID-19: At 0.46 per cent, Odisha's fatality rate among lowest in India
The recovery rate was also high at 48.25 per cent while the India average was 41.61 per cent. As many as 732 patients have recovered in the State so far.
Training bystanders to intervene will help to prevent domestic violence and abuse, study shows
Empowering people to intervene when they witness unacceptable behaviour can help to prevent domestic violence and abuse, a new study has found.
Saudi takeover of Newcastle United in doubt after WTO finding
The prospect of the Saudi Arabian Government taking a majority stake in Newcastle United has suff...
Robinsons squash buoys Britvic as sales hit by pub closures
Sales of child-friendly brand Fruit Shoot were affected by the lockdown, the company said, as people stayed at home.
Armed psychiatric patient ends Carstairs State Hospital siege after being warned he’d be shot
AN armed psychiatric patient ended a Carstairs State Hospital siege after being warned he’d be shot. Firearms officers rushed to the State Hospital after the man, from Tayside, threatened to …
Man saved from River Forth and rushed to hospital as cops lock down two bridges
A MAN was rescued from the River Forth and rushed to hospital as cops locked down to bridges. Police confirmed that Clackmannanshire Bridge and Kincardine Bridge had been shut off as they dealt wit…
Robinsons squash buoys Britvic as sales hit by pub closures
Sales of child-friendly brand Fruit Shoot were affected by the lockdown, the company said, as people stayed at home.
Police rescue 2 abducted siblings in Ebonyi
The Police Command in Ebonyi has rescued two siblings, aged five and 10, who were abducted from their home in Abakaliki at gunpoint.
Police rescue abducted siblings in Ebonyi
The Police Command in Ebonyi has rescued two siblings, aged five and 10, who were abducted from their home in Abakaliki at gunpoint...
The World Trade Organisation responds to claims over reports regarding Saudi Arabia and TV piracy
Newcastle United fans are awaiting news on the buy-out of the club but have still yet to receive a positive outcome
'Stalker Situation': Sweden's Chief Epidemiologist Receives Death Threats
Over the course of the coronavirus crisis, Anders Tegnell, Sweden's state epidemiologist, the man often seen as the architect of the country's no-lockdown strategy, has...
At least 300 arrested in flash protests against controversial national anthem bill
Protesters staged flash protests in Causeway Bay, Central and Mong Kok on Wednesday afternoon to denounce a controversial national anthem bill Police said at least 300 people were arrested In Central, hundreds of office workers spilled onto...
Missing hikers found after 18 days in New Zealand wilderness
The 23-year-olds had intended to be gone for about five days, according to police.
S&P 500: Fully valued on some measures – UBS
Global equities have recovered swiftly from the COVID-19 pandemic with the S&P 500 climbing above 3000 points for the time since late February. The ra
Power of Attorney given to stock brokers: What’s changing from June 1, 2020?
In the aftermath of the Karvy Stock Broking scandal which revealed misuse of Power of Attorney (PoA) issued by clients in favour of their stock broker, market regulator Securities and Exchange Board o
Massive fire damages homes in North Plainfield, NJ
A large, three-alarm fire leveled one home and damaged two others in North Plainfield, Somerset County.
Hollyoaks reveals next week's classic Hollyoaks Favourites episodes
We reveal which classic episodes will be shown during Hollyoaks Favourites next week.
All expelled almajiris welcome to Zamfara - Governor
He said the decision followed "a careful study of almajiri system in the state which only needs to be integrated into western education for the purpose
ICC threatens to shift 2021 T20 World Cup from India over tax issues
The Indian board's request for a deadline extension due to the Covid-19 pandemic has been rejected | ESPN.co.uk
Friends rally over troubled Greg Mortimer icebreaker
The ship named after the popular 67-year-old mountaineer has become one of the most written about ships in the world – for all the wrong reasons.
BlizzCon 2020 has been cancelled, digital event may take place early next year
Blizzard has announced that it has cancelled BlizzCon this year due to the health and safety issues surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, and the difficulty of holding such a mass gathering with so much
Rangers could confirm £3million transfer of Ianis Hagi from Genk later today
RANGERS could confirm the £3million transfer of Ianis Hagi from Genk later today. SunSport understands the Romanian international has already agreed personal terms on a three-year deal. Sky Sports …
Here's the scoop on what we know about 'The Bachelor SA' season 2 finale
'The Bachelor SA' season two finale will take on a different format this year with a special 60-minute lockdown episode.
Former Aston Villa midfielder Mile Jedinak has not ruled out making a return to pitch
Former Villa midfielder Mile Jedinak is refusing to rule out a return to playing despite being without a club for almost a year.
COVID-19: 875 people commit suicide during lockdown in Nepal
The country has been under lockdown, against coronavirus disease, since March 24.
Wishaw McDonald's drive-thru will open back up from next week
The store will open next week, after being closed for months.
From Marcus McGuane to injury boost - What we noticed from Nottingham Forest's training return
The Reds players were back at the Nigel Doughty Academy for the first time since March this week
USD/JPY climbs to fresh daily highs above 107.80 supported by risk-on flows
The USD/JPY pair fluctuated in a very tight range near 107.50 during the Asian trading hours but started to climb higher on strengthening risk appetit
Police appeal after four people sprayed by white liquid during attacks in Coupar Angus and Dundee
Police in Tayside have appealed for witnesses after four people, including a young child, were sprayed with a white liquid from a passing car.
Shropshire Council Tory pair blast Dominic Cummings over lockdown journeys
Conservative members of Shropshire Council have blasted Boris Johnson’s chief adviser Dominic Cummings for his “arrogance” since his alleged breach of lockdown rules came to light.
Kuwait's stocks reclaim some lost ground
But it will take a lot to head back after billions got wiped out in COVID-19 panic
Police rescue 2 abducted siblings in Ebonyi
The Police Command in Ebonyi has rescued two siblings, aged five and 10, who were abducted from their home in Abakaliki at gunpoint.The Command Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Mrs Loveth Odah disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Abakaliki.
US TV host Jimmy Fallon apologises for past blackface skit
US talk show host Jimmy Fallon has said he is "very sorry" for wearing blackface in a resurfaced skit from 20 years ago.
Former Bristol Bears winger to become Netflix star on 'Last Chance U'
The American Football prospect will make his way to Kansas to chase his dream of playing in the NFL, following in the footsteps of Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill
Police officer tells Black man to lick his own urine (Video)
The moment a police officer asked an Illinois black man to lick his own urine was captured on camera and the video has since gone viral on the internet. The man who was a federal safety
Siberian heatwave points to a longer wildfire season
Across Europe forecasters are braced for sweltering temperatures and little rainfall this summer, compounding what was a mild winter and threatening droughts, according to scientists at the Copernicus Climate Change Service.
New sweet shop specialising in American candy opens
Sweet-toothed fans have been snapping up the sugary treats
Enough Xbox Series X Units Will Be Available At Launch, Phil Spencer Says
Phil Spencer recently commented on the Xbox Series X production, saying he feels confident that there will be enough units at launch
Chelsea to sell Batshuayi so Lampard can secure one major signing this summer
Lampard will be pleased!
Sharp IT budget cuts expected in wake of COVID-19
Gartner and IDC see global IT spending dropping precipitously this year, with cloud services an exception as enterprises accelerate transformational strategies.
October window may open for IPL as ICC board discusses to postpone T20 World Cup to 2022: Report
The decision to postpone this year’s T20 World Cup in Australia to 2022 might open up a window for the Indian Premier League (IPL) in October. The decision about the World Cup is expected to be formalised when the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) all-powerful board holds a teleconference on Thursday.
Ex-Celtic and Chelsea flop Musonda given just 20 per cent chance of playing again after knee injury
FORMER Celtic loan flop Charly Musonda has revealed he was only given a 20 per cent chance of playing football again after suffering a serious knee injury last year. But the one-time wonderkid insi…
'A fantastic outcome': Missing hikers found after 18 days in New Zealand wilderness
The 23-year-olds had intended to be gone for about five days, according to police.
Cloudflare now has its own speed test tool
Apart from Ookla Speedtest.net, Opensignal and Netflix’s Fast.com, there’s now a new speed test tool from Cloudflare. The cloud platform provider has seen a massive shift in internet usage patterns due to the ongoing pandemic and they want to provide meaningful insights for your current internet connection.
The Billionaire Governor Who’s Been Sued Dozens of Times for Millions in Unpaid Bills
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Deal Still In The Works For Onyango To Join PSL Outfit
Siya sources have indicated that talks for a defender to return to the Absa Premiership have reignited behind the scenes.
Cyclone Amphan reinforces urgent need for climate adaptation planning
Last week, super cyclone Amphan (alluding to the Thai word for "sky") developed in the Bay of Bengal as the strongest cyclone ever to be recorded in the region, comparable to a Category 5 hurricane. On ...
75 More Policemen in Maharashtra found Corona Positive in 24 Hours -
In Maharashtra, which is facing the highest impact of the Corona crisis in India, this deadly virus is rapidly catching
Bayern Munich down Dortmund to close on Bundesliga title
Joshua Kimmich described his winning goal as "brutally important" after Bayern Munich took a huge step towards an eighth straight Bundesliga title on Tuesday with a 1-0 win at Borussia Dortmund to leave them seven points clear at the top with just six games left.
Mums are 'taking on more housework than dads' during lockdown
Mums are also more likely to have quit or lost their job, or to have been furloughed, since the start of the lockdown, it is suggested
Switch: Overvalued For Such Low Growth Prospects
Investors have piled into Switch this year, whose shares are up ~28% year-to-date despite a ~10% decline in the markets. Churn has increased in the wake of the
Manchester United: Ed Woodward set to lose four attackers in the summer
According to the latest reports, Manchester United chief Ed Woodward is expected to lose as many as four attackers in the summer transfer window. The tensi...
Micron: Big Bets Are Being Placed
Institutional investors collectively bought about 3.5% (net buying) of Micron's total shares outstanding in the last 13F cycle. Moreover, 11 of Micron's 15 larg
World War Z Swarm engine runs “amazingly” on next-gen hardware
The impressive World War Z Swarm engine that brought huge crowds of undead zombies to the cooperative shooter is apparently running well on next-gen.
HBO Max is taking on Netflix with human curation instead of solely relying on algorithms
HBO Max is leaning heavily on human curators instead of just algorithms to make it feel more personal.
Irish adults walking and exercising more than ever before during lockdown
The numbers of adults walking for recreation have increased throughout the crisis
'Unprecedent collapse' in overseas visitors as air and sea travel fall 99% in April
Just 16,100 people arrived in Ireland last month, according to the CSO.
McDonald's reveals when they're reopening all UK drive-thrus
The chain has announced it will reopen all of its drive-thrus and many more restaurants for delivery.
HBO Max: What You Actually Should Watch on the New Streaming Service
The streaming service launches today with Anna Kendrick's rom-com anthology series and all 10 seasons of 'Friends.'
Sherlock Holmes Chapter One announced for current and next-gen
The Sinking City developer Frogwares has revealed Sherlock Holmes Chapter One, a prequel adventure showing the famous detective's first big case.
Online booze orders flying in ahead of move to lockdown level 3
South Africans rush to place alcohol orders online
Lorry deaths: 26 arrested in Europe human trafficking probe
Those detained are suspected of being part of a criminal organisation trafficking Vietnamese nationals through Belgium and France to the UK.
Woman rescued by ferry skipper after driving car into river
The incident happened on Wednesday afternoon on the River Clyde at the crossing for the Renfrew Ferry.
Lorry deaths: 26 arrested in Europe human trafficking probe
Those detained are suspected of being part of a criminal organisation trafficking Vietnamese nationals through Belgium and France to the UK.
Online booze orders flying in ahead of move to lockdown level 3
South Africans rush to place alcohol orders online
Sassa applicants camped outside Mdantsane office
A group of child support grant applicants, wrapped in large blankets and huddled together to keep warm, spend the night outside the South African Social Security Agency offices in Mdantsane, East London.
twenty one pilots Share Alternate Version Of New Single Level Of Concern
Listen to Level Of Concern (live from outside), an alternate version of twenty one pilots' latest single.
Woman rescued by ferry skipper after driving car into river
The incident happened on Wednesday afternoon on the River Clyde at the crossing for the Renfrew Ferry.
Lorry deaths: 26 arrested in Europe human trafficking probe
Those detained are suspected of being part of a criminal organisation trafficking Vietnamese nationals through Belgium and France to the UK.
State Health Dept denies ordering Johor Baru shopping mall patrons to undergo Covid-19 screening
JOHOR BARU, May 27 — The Johor State Health Department (JKNJ) has denied allegations that it ordered visitors to a shopping mall here to undergo Covid-19 screening, said its director Dr Aman Rabu. Instead, he said, JKNJ only directed the mall to be closed for not complying with the standard...
Fort Myers Police locate suspect who broke into a Publix in Lehigh Acres
FMPD responded to an alarm at a Publix on Lee Boulevard. They noticed someone had tried to break in. Citizens notified police about a possible suspect. They were able to apprehend the man.
NHS Taps 25 Firms to Provide Security Under a Massive £250 Million Framework
The NHS awards 25 separate cyber security companies access to a £250 million framework designed to boost its cyber security posture.
Florida man shoots, kills home intruder who was attacking his wife, police say
A Florida man in his 70s fatally shot a home intruder who busted through the glass front door and began attacking his wife on Tuesday, investigators said.
Police hunt man who exposed himself to woman in rural Stockport
The man was about 50 and was wearing striped clothing
House catches fire 2nd time
An early morning structure fire on Penticton Indian Band left nobody injured, according to Penticton Fire deputy chief Chris Forster.
How blockchain can tackle the issue of healthcare skills shortages?
Alejandro Coca, TrueProfile.io, outlines the role that blockchain-enabled technologies can play in addressing the skill shortages across the NHS
HBO MAX Is Available With The Complete Harry Potter Series & Much More
HBO MAX is now available. AT&T's newest streaming service, and third HBO service, launched today for $14.99. There are a few surprises with the launch
Gilmore Girls Is Back With More: A Year In Life Season 2 Release Date Confirmation
Amidst the coronavirus, fans are excited to learn that Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life season 2 release date is here. The four-part...
Zoho looks to mimic the office for remote workers with user check-in, live video feeds
The company's Cliq messaging app gets a raft of features designed to help employees and managers keep track of workers in a virtual office.
Las Vegas police seek help identifying 4 from business robbery
Las Vegas police are seeking the public’s help in identifying four people who carried out a robbery at a business in the Las Vegas valley on May 11.
Zoho looks to mimic the office for remote workers with user check-in, live video feeds
The company's Cliq messaging app gets a raft of features designed to help employees and managers keep track of workers in a virtual office.
Man Arrested Following Firearms Incident, Kawerau
A man has been taken into custody following a firearms incident in Kawerau.
Cruise stocks soar 10% as reopening optimism lifts virus-slammed industries
Royal Caribbean, Carnival, and Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings all surged at least 10% on Wednesday as sectors hit hardest by the coronavirus and related lockdowns rally on reopening hopes.
Covid-19: 17 additional deaths as figures show 90% of cases have recovered
The National Public Health Emergency Team has reported 17 more Covid-19 related deaths.
Summer hosepipe ban fears after one of driest Springs ever with less than 3.5in of rain since March
FEARS of a Summer hosepipe ban are growing today after one of the driest Springs on record. The Met Office said that less than 3.5in (86mm) of rain has fallen since the start of March. Reservoir le…
Dis-Chem at Ballito Junction shuts down after staff member tests positive
Close contacts of the affected person were immediately identified, placed in self-isolation and were being monitored, Dis-Chem said.
Halfords' Telford store reopens as 'retail lite' operation
Halfords has already reopened its Telford store, with some drastic changes.
Fayemi installs new Oore of Otun amidst controversy
Despite the controversy among the royal families in Otun-Ekiti, the headquarters of Moba Council Area of Ekiti State, Governor Kayode Fayemi...
Leeds United captain makes 'stolen' promotion claim - and West Brom will agree
West Brom news - WBA and Leeds United had been on course to achieve promotion to the Premier League before the season was halted
Photos show 'huge' rave with 300 guests that ended in reported stabbing
Police in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, were called to a "rave" which attracted roughly 300 people on Monday night. Soon after people started to disperse, officers received reports of a stabbing, but have not identified a victim
Sanya Malhotra shares her experience of working with Anurag Basu in Ludo
Sanya Malhotra, who made her Bollywood debut with Dangal in 2016, was looking forward to a busy 2020. The actress had three releases coming at the beginning of this year. But at they say man proposes, God disposes. All the plans went out of the window, once the pandemic struck.
Urvashi Rautela To Learn Acting Technicalities By Natalie Portman Through An Online Master Class
Actress Urvashi Rautela has been attending an online master class by Hollywood star Natalie Portman."This pandemic has taught me to explore more about myself and now I have been taking an online m
French restaurants set empty tables in appeal for lockdown help
PARIS (Reuters) - Restaurants, bars and hotels across France set empty tables and draped chef’s aprons outside on Wednesday to protest against continuing lockdown restrictions and demand more state aid.
British diplomat still missing after going for a jog three weeks ago
He had been due to take up the position of British High Commissioner to Fiji in July.
Lost hikers found alive 18 days after vanishing in foggy forest
The hikers got lost in a forest covered in fog, but were miraculously found alive 18 days later with only minor injuries.
McDonald's to reopen all UK and Ireland stores in June
Burger chain will reopen all 1,000 branches by 4 June with coronavirus safety measures
CDC: Antibody tests not to be used for decisions on returning to work
Antibody tests that determine if someone has had the coronavirus in the past should not be used for making decisions about people returning to work, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Public Meetings At COVID-19 Alert Level 2 - What Happens Now
At Alert Levels 4 and 3, Nelson City Council held all of its public meetings remotely, via Zoom, to comply with Government rules around gatherings of people.
'It was a really tough decision' - Will Addison reveals how playing through injury ruined his Six Nations chances
Ireland supporters may only have seen glimpses of Will Addison's ability, but it has been enough for many to get excited about he could add to Andy Farrell's side going forward.
Police: 2 officers shot, woman found dead in North Dakota
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (AP) — Two law enforcement officers and a suspect were shot and a woman was found dead at an apartment in a North Dakota city, police said...
City sees record 792 new COVID-19 cases
Delhi govt. reports 15 more deaths, taking the total to 303
IGI Airport sees less chaos as States come up with clear travel protocol
Nervous flyers wear not-so-comfortable PPE kits before entering the terminal
US: Warrants describe nightmarish child abuse case in Tennesse
Four children were abused by couple now in custody
You could get a call from 9am telling you to isolate for 14 days
The self isolation request could become mandatory if not obeyed.
Mum of four ‘devastated’ as Devin, 2, diagnosed with cancer during lockdown
A mother of four is urging people to seek medical advice if they have any health concerns after her toddler son was diagnosed with cancer during the coronavirus lockdown.
T.K. Jose to be State’s new Home Secretary
The State government goes in for major bureaucratic reshuffle
Belgium, France arrest dozens over UK migrant truck deaths
Police in Belgium and France have arrested 26 suspected people smugglers over the death of 39 Vietnamese migrants in a refrigerated truck in the United Kingdom last year.
May 27: Emmanuel urges Akwa Ibom children to remain focused on education
Governor Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom state has felicitated with the children on the celebration of the 2020 Children day, urging them to...
Covid-19: Dis-Chem at Ballito mall shuts down after staff member tests positive
The Dis-Chem pharmacy at the Ballito Junction mall has been shut down after a member of staff tested positive for Covid-19.
Inhalers, blood pressure meds top list of drug shortages reported by Canadian pharmacists
Canadian pharmacists say they continue to face drug supply challenges and are ‘very concerned’ about their ability to obtain medications their patients need amid the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new survey from the Canadian Pharmacists Association.
Premier League release statement as four people from three clubs test positive for COVID-19
The results from the latest round of tests carried out by the Premier League have been released
Most Minnesota law enforcement agencies ban the neck-pinning maneuver used against George Floyd — but it's still allowed in Minneapolis, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - George Floyd, a 46-year-old black man, died on Monday after being subdued for eight minutes by an officer who was seen on video kneeling on his neck.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Why is migrant exodus giving Punjab industry the jitters?
According to rough industry estimates, 80 per cent of Punjab's industry is dependent on migrant workforce. This trend of employing workers, mainly from UP and Bihar, started in way back 70s
MP: Newly-married couple, 100 others quarantined as kin who attended wedding test corona positive
The kin of the couple, a CISF jawan, had also stayed at his native place in the Junnardeo area of Chhindwara and then visited some relatives before his test results came.
Kellyanne Conway unleashes trolls on Twitter's head of site integrity
Donald Trump's counselor is mad that someone fact-checked her employer.
'Silent' COVID-19 More Widespread Than Thought
A new cruise ship study suggests that the number of people who are infected with the new coronavirus but have no symptoms may be much higher than believed.
Scottish independence: Majority want second referendum in next five years
MORE than half of Scots want a second independence referendum in the next five years, according to a poll. The Ipsos MORI survey for BBC Scotland found that 63% of people want another referendum, 3…
George Floyd: “I hate white racists” – John Boyega demands respect for Blacks (Video)
Star Wars actor John Adedayo Bamidele Adegboyega, aka John Boyega says he "f^cking" hates white racists in a recent Instagram Live video. On Wednesday morning, after the tragic death of George Floyd in Minnesota which once
No positive tests in first round of COVID-19 testing for League of Ireland players
The FAI have confirmed that all the COVID-19 tests taken from players and staff at Bohemians, Sha...
Four more positive results in latest round of Premier League tests
Four people from three clubs have tested positive in the Premier League's latest round of coronav...
Improving EIA's Weekly Crude Oil Production Estimate
Each week the EIA estimates crude production and an adjustment. I used regression of the weekly figures to the monthly actual production. The process developed
Summer Camps May Go On, but They'll Look Different — What Parents Need to Know
It's that time of year when most kids are counting down the days to the end of school and the start of summer. In any normal year, that summer would include
Most Minnesota law enforcement agencies ban the neck-pinning maneuver used against George Floyd — but it’s still allowed in Minneapolis
The maneuver police used to restrain George Floyd before his death is no longer allowed in most Minnesota law-enforcement agencies, but in Minneapolis, it’s allowed as a “non-deadly force option” if officers are properly trained.
Manchester United: Ed Woodward turns to agent to complete signing
According to the latest reports, Manchester United chief Ed Woodward has turned to this agent in order to help him complete a transfer. The summer transfer...
George Floyd’s relatives say he was ‘everyone’s favorite everything’ as they call for police officers fired over his death to face murder charges
Relatives of George Floyd call him “everyone’s favorite everything.”
Children’s Day: Presidency shares cute photos of Buhari playing with kids
Away from Nigerian politics, the presidency has shared some adorable photos of President Buhari interacting with kids as Nigeria marks Children's Day 2020.
'You realise that football needs to take the backseat' - The Ireland star whose pro dream came to a cruel halt
Rianna Jarrett enjoyed a dream debut at Brighton, but it proved to be her only outing for the Seagulls.
‘Lincoln Lawyer’ TV Series at Amazon Could Bring Us One Step Closer to the ‘Bosch’ Television Universe
CBS passed on a Lincoln Lawyer TV series, and now the show might be headed to Amazon.
Oregon family’s public vote for new house color goes viral
There’s no place like home, so it all should be just right. One Oregon family is dazed that a public vote for the new paint color of their house went viral on social media, with more than 2,000
Woman goes to hospital, billed thousands for services supposed to be free
Under the federal CARES Act, coronavirus tests are mandated to be free. So she says she was shocked when she received a bill for nearly $2,500.
MLA urges proper planning before demolition of flyovers
The state government on Tuesday gave in-principle approval for the demolition of the two flyovers to make way for a double decker bridge by the Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority (PMRDA).
Frank Lampard to speak to N'Golo Kante again after Premier League training vote
Kante wants better assurances he will be protected.
Saudi Arabia to move for Premier League TV rights to ensure Newcastle takeover
Newcastle's £300million takeover bid has been held up over the Saudi state's alleged involvement with beoutQ, a pirate service that has illegally broadcast Premier League matches
CBC reveals fall/winter lineup including 'Battle of the Blades,' 'Lady Dicks'
TORONTO - "Battle of the Blades" won't have a live audience. And "Family Feud Canada" is searching virtually for season 2 contestants.But the two shows, alo
Stormy weather scrubs historic SpaceX launch from Cape Canaveral
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - The launch of a SpaceX rocket ship with two NASA astronauts on a history-making flight into orbit was called off with 16 minutes to g
Saudi Arabia to move for Premier League TV rights to ensure Newcastle takeover
Newcastle's £300million takeover bid has been held up over the Saudi state's alleged involvement with beoutQ, a pirate service that has illegally broadcast Premier League matches
EDITORIAL: Deal firmly with the cyclic ethnic clashes
Cattle rustling, which precipitated the scuffle, must be dealt with quickly and ruthlessly.
North American Construction Group: Growth, Value, And Bullish Insiders
ROE is 28% vs. industry median of -1.6%. Revenues up 241% since Q4 2016. EBITDA has a 3-year CAGR of 45% vs. industry median of 7%. P/S is the lowest it's been
Joe Hart took City rejection to heart
The goalkeeper lost his place at City to Claudio Bravo.
Andrea Dossena names player who will complete Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool puzzle
'Klopp is missing just one piece to complete a stratospheric squad'
As buses start plying, migrants try to leave again, stopped again
Buses headed towards Old Delhi Railway station also registered a sizeable ridership, even around 3.30 pm when the heat had peaked. While passengers boarding these buses were not thermally screened, not more than two were being placed in each row. However, marshals could not be spotted at bus stops.
Bryce Hall & Jaden Hossler: TikTok Stars Arrested In Texas For Drug Possession
TikTok's Bryce Hall and Jaden Hossler were arrested for drug possession in Texas on May 25, HollywoodLife has learned. See mugshots here.
Las Vegas police report details injuries to arrested officers’ kids
The two Metropolitan Police Department officers who were arrested last week on child abuse charges allegedly hit the child with a belt and had been investigated previously.
‘MP’ wanted for murder
A Kumasi Circuit Court has issued a warrant for the arrest of a young man identified as Baba Amadu, aka ‘MP’, for allegedly murdering Dina Adomako, a 15-year-old girl in Kumasi, the Ashanti Regional capital.
Cloud diplomacy: Consular access, demarche move online
Besides virtual summits and phone calls, demarche, consular access and even presentation of credentials have moved to online platforms.
Kashamu accuses former Ogun PDP chairman of sellout
The 2019 gubernatorial candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ogun State, Senator Buruji Kashamu, has accused the party’s former state chairman, Chief Bayo Dayo, of selling out. Kashamu, who said this in a press release issued on Wednesday, was reacting to a statement by the former chairman that he ran out of favourRead More
India's COVID-19 Count Cross 1.5L Mark
NEW DELHI: In the last week of fourth phase of nationwide lockdown, India on Wednesday crossed 1.5 lakh mark of total COVID-19 cases so far. With nearly 6,387 new cases, the country's tally reached
Winnipeg youth sentenced for violent attack, judge wonders if people feel safe
WINNIPEG — A Winnipeg boy has been handed the maximum youth sentence for a violent attack and robbery of women at a Winnipeg mall.
US couple charged after child’s skeletal remains found in back yard
A Tennessee couple have been charged with multiple crimes after an investigation uncovered the skeletal remains of their daughter in the back yard of their home.Michael Anthony Gray Sr., aged 63, and Shirley Ann Gray, aged 60, were charged on Monday with multiple crimes including child abuse, child neglect
'OK, let's make history': hybrid House of Commons convenes to debate COVID-19
"OK, let's make history": with those words from the Speaker of the House of Commons, a hybrid meeting of members of Parliament is now underway.
JIRA Tickets, Jabber Servers and… Gmail Accounts? FBI Papers Reveal Cyber Criminals’ IT Infrastructure
The FBI has arrested a hacker at the heart of one of the world's most prolific hacking crews, Fin7, newly unsealed court documents show.
Video claims no arrangement for Covid patients: Delhi HC seeks govts' stand
HC directed the two governments to place before it the status of functional and responsive helpline numbers being operated by them
Human tragedy of migrant workers: Heartbreaking video of toddler trying to wake up dead mother at Muzaffarpur station shocks nation
In a devastating twist to the ongoing human tragedy of migrant workers, a video of a toddler desperately trying to wake up his dead mother at Muzaffarpur railway station has gone viral on social media.
Knife wielding thug who held up Glasgow McDonald’s is put behind bars for 6 years
A ROBBER who held up a Glasgow McDonald’s with a knife and developed a drinking problem at just 12 years old was jailed for six years today. Dad-of-one Paul Gough, 32, a former mechanical engineer…
Tablighi Jamaat case: Delhi Police to file 15 more chargesheets against 294 foreigners
Delhi Police PRO Anil Mittal said Wednesday that in addition to 20 charge-sheets filed yesterday, 15 more will be filed today. He said, "Accused persons are being charged for violation of visa rules, and the Centre has cancelled their visas and blacklisted them."
Ehteraz app updated with expanded security and privacy features: MoPH
Doha: The new updated Ehteraz app, now available on app stores, has stronger security and privacy features.
Disney, CBS, and Criminal Minds Execs Sued for ‘Unchecked’ Sexual Harassment on Set
Disney, CBS, and several ‘Criminal Minds’ executives have been sued by California authorities for sexual harassment and discrimination regarding alleged misconduct by the show’s former director of photography, Gregory St. Johns.
PS5 unofficial presentation video appears with Ellie voice assistant
PS5 unofficial presentation video appears with Ellie voice assistant. We have a very video presentation of the PlayStation 5 and its features.
Battle ahead for EU's massive virus recovery plan
If passed, this proposal would be the biggest European Union stimulus package in history. But Germany predicts talks would drag on until the end of 2020.
Saudi Arabia's crown prince and Putin agree to 'close coordination' on oil output
MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin and Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, in a telephone call, agreed on further "close coordination" on oil output restrictions, the Kremlin said on Wednesday. They also both noted the importance of joint efforts aimed at reaching the agreements within the OPEC+ group in April on oil production curbs, the Kremlin said.
Rwandan genocide suspect Kabuga denounces charges as 'lies'
PARIS (Reuters) - Rwandan genocide suspect Felicien Kabuga, arrested this month after more than two decades on the run, told a French court on Wednesday that the international charges against him were lies.
Judge who told 'sex attack victim' to close her legs to avoid rape is fired
New Jersey Superior Court Judge John Russo was banned from overseeing any further hearings in a ruling issued Tuesday
E-stamps for judicial uses introduced in Puducherry
The e-stamp system will ensure that only Puducherry court fees stamp papers, printed or issued by the Puducherry government can be used in respect of all original, appellate, revisional, review litigations arising out of the jurisdictional limits of the Union Territory.
Dogs make morale-boosting visit to seals used to being on show
The Cornish Seal Sanctuary has also been playing music to keep its residents happy.
Dogs make morale-boosting visit to seals used to being on show
The Cornish Seal Sanctuary has also been playing music to keep its residents happy.
Children Day: Senator Uba Sani sends powerful message to Nigerian children
The lawmaker representing Kaduna Central, Senator Uba Sani, has said that Nigerian children are the pride of every nation in whom the hope for continuity lies.
Long Beach hit-and-run: Man, dog killed by burglary suspect in crash during police chase
A man and his dog were killed in a hit-and-run crash involving a burglary suspect who was fleeing from police in Long Beach Tuesday night.
Govt steps up locust control operations; drones to be deployed soon
The government has stepped up efforts to control spread of swarms of locust, a crop damaging migratory pests, in Rajasthan, Gujarat, Punjab and Madhya Pradesh, and plans to soon deploy drones for
KCR to perform Chandi Yagam to mark inauguration of Pochamma Sagar
Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao will conduct Chandi Yagam, Sudarshan Yagam, Gangamma puja and other rituals,
Rajasthan: Man consumes pesticide in suicide attempt near Gehlot’s residence
According to the police, the condition of the man, identified as Chenaram Mali, who hails from Nagaur district, was stated to be stable after cops rushed him to the hospital.
After row over paid quarantine, Kerala mulls changes
Chief minister Vijayan under fire for making Keralites pay for 7-day quarantine
The death of Justice Nabaruma and other matters
He was the chairman of the tribunal which ruled that INEC declaration of Dr. Chris Ngige as governor of Anambra State in 2003, was wrong.
Edo 2020: Hours after his endorsement, Ize-Iyamu picks APC governorship form to face Obaseki
APC had granted Ize-Iyamu a waiver to enable him to participate in the primary stormed the party national secretariat in Abuja today along with his supporters.
SC asks for Centre’s response on plea for timely disposal of mercy petitions
Bench directs MHA to fix a time limit for placing such pleas before President
Bring back minor girl from Nepal: HC to Centre
A man tied the knot with her despite being already married and took her there
‘Oluwa made LASU’s Faculty of Law tick’ - The Nation Nigeria News
More tributes are being showered on the former Pro-Chancellor/Chairman of Lagos State University (LASU) Justice Isiaka Oluwa.
Hand sanitiser dispensers for courts, police stations in St Elizabeth
BLACK RIVER, St Elizabeth — A three-week campaign to raise money and equipment rece...
'Fantastic outcome': Missing trampers found
Missing trampers Dion Reynolds and Jessica O'Connor were found when smoke from a fire they lit was seen by a search helicopter - a result police...
Modi govt threat to India’s neighbours: PM
Prime Minister Imran Khan has said that the Indian premier Narendra Modi’s government with its arrogant expansionist policies is becoming a threat to India’s neighbours.
Hindutva Supremacist Modi govt becoming a threat to India's neighbours: PM Imran
PM Imran slams Modi government's 'arrogant expansionist policies' akin to Nazi's Lebensraum
Key court ruling coming today in Meng extradition case
The British Columbia Supreme Court is scheduled to release a key decision today in the American extradition case of Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou.
Key court ruling coming today in Meng extradition case
The British Columbia Supreme Court is scheduled to release a key decision today in the American extradition case of Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou.
Walkers found after 19 days in the New Zealand wilderness
The 23-year-olds were winched from a clearing after a helicopter spotted smoke from their fire.
Shashank Manohar declines extension, BCCI says an Indian could contest for ICC chairman post - Cricket news
Shashank Manohar has declared he will not seek another term as the chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC) and also declined an offer of an extension.
Xiaomi laptop to launch in India finally - Gizchina.com
Xiaomi’s VP Manu Kumar Jain has teased the mystery Xiaomi laptop with a video today, hinting at a possible launch of the Mi laptops in India
Alleged Video Showing Moment of Roadside Bomb Blast in Syrian Idlib Emerges Online
An explosive detonated on a highway in the Idlib region of Syria earlier in the day wounding soldiers from a Turkish military convoy, leaving some in critical condition.
Suspension rust problem forces Mitsubishi to recall vehicles
DETROIT — Mitsubishi is recalling nearly 223,000 vehicles in Canada and cold-weather U.S. states because parts of the suspension can rust, detach and cause drivers to lose control.
Provincial court to resume some in-person proceedings next month
The Provincial Court of British Columbia will resume in-person proceedings to hear priority matters starting next month.On June 8, two courtrooms will be opened in each of six locations: Victoria, . . .
Bigfoot Is Selling His California Home, According to a Creative Real Estate Listing
In an effort to stand out, the sellers of this California Redwoods home held a Bigfoot photo shoot showing off the property.
Missing New Zealand hikers found alive after 19 days in ‘hostile’ wilderness, rescuers say
Two hikers lost in the “hostile” wilderness of New Zealand have been found alive with only minor injuries after 19 days despite running out of food, rescuers said.
Not The First Time: Uttarakhand Returns As The Venue For Communist Nepal’s Territorial Assertion
Dispute with the Communists of Nepal is not new for governments and people in Uttarakhand. Here is a brief recap.
Supreme Court notice on delimitation in Assam
The SC issued notices on a petition which sought to halt the delimitation exercise for assembly and parliamentary seats in Assam. The process has been set in motion by a Presidential notification issued on February 28, 2020.
'Trans-Tasman bubble' between Australia and New Zealand could open in September
A travel industry group working to establish a 'Trans-Tasman bubble' says it will present a plan to both governments early next month and eyes flights resuming as early as September.
Govt to use five hubs to bring back Indians on Vande Bharat flights
Over 275 Indians stranded in Mexico, Peru, Portugal and Netherlands returned via Amsterdam in first such flight on Wednesday
1917 makes triumphant return to Number 1 on the Official Film Chart
The World War 1-inspired film sees a boost thanks to its release on physical formats.
Day Ahead: Top 3 Things to Watch for May 28
Day Ahead: Top 3 Things to Watch for May 28
Locust attack feared in eastern UP now
LUCKNOW:The Yogi Adityanath government in Uttar Pradesh has now asked all District Magistrates to remain prepared for the movement of the swarm of locusts in their areas.Principal Secretary, Agriculture Devesh Chaturvedi, in his letter, has sai
AirAsia flight makes emergency landing at RGIA Hyderabad
A major disaster was averted after an AirAsia India flight ferrying 76 people, including six infants, made a safe emergency landing
JK panel submits report on 'seniority dispute' of KAS officers
A high-level official panel has submitted its report to the Jammu and Kashmir administration for mitigating the seniority dispute of a large number of
Man arrested over fatal arson attack at Kyoto anime studio
The attack, in which Aoba was injured, shocked Japan and drew an outpouring of grief from anime fans worldwide.
Man arrested over fatal arson attack at Kyoto anime studio
The attack, in which Aoba was injured, shocked Japan and drew an outpouring of grief from anime fans worldwide.
Man arrested over fatal arson attack at Kyoto anime studio
Police have arrested a man suspected of starting a fire that killed 36 people in an animation studio in Japan.
Four Nigerians arrested for illegal entry and bribery
Personnel of Sogakope Inland Immigration Checkpoint of the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) have arrested three Nigerians for illegal entry into Ghana.
Kaduvetti Guru’s family members attacked
Family members of former president of Vanniyar Sangam and leader of PMK Kaduvetti Guru were attacked last night. Continue Reading →
Lost hikers found alive after 18 days in New Zealand forest
Two New Zealand hikers survived for more than 18 days in a densely-forested national park before being found alive on Wednesday, rescue officials said. Jessica O’Connor and Dion Reynolds, both 23, hiked into Kahurangi National Park in the northwest of New Zealand's South Island on May 9, and were
First astronaut launch since 2011 still a go despite weather concerns
Weather conditions threatening to scrub the nation’s first astronaut launch in nine years are improving, NASA said Tuesday.
Man City's three-step plan to topple Liverpool FC and become Premier League champions again
Pep Guardiola has a number of Manchester City issues to resolve before next season’s title race
EXCLUSIVE: AfDB 'whistleblower' allegations against me false -- Adesina
The president of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB), Akinwumi Adesina, told the bank's ethics committee that allegations of impropriety...
412 new cases, 12 deaths in New Delhi
One more mess worker at AIIMS tests positive for COVID-19
Out of containment, Sector 38 people say ‘went through hell’
The sector was sealed off for a period of 28 days and is being opened as no new case has been reported in the area since April 29.
Lost hikers found alive after 18 days in New Zealand forest
WELLINGTON (Reuters) - Two New Zealand hikers survived for more than 18 days in a densely-forested national park before being found alive on Wednesday, rescue officials said.
Weather better for historic SpaceX launch of NASA astronauts
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — The weather is looking up for SpaceX's first astronaut launch, as officials vow to keep crew safety the top priority.
A look at how provinces plan to emerge from COVID-19 shutdown
Provinces have been releasing plans for easing restrictions that were put in place to limit the spread of COVID-19.Here is what some of the provinces have a
A look at how provinces plan to emerge from COVID-19 shutdown
Provinces have been releasing plans for easing restrictions that were put in place to limit the spread of COVID-19.
Actors Equity Association releases list of guidelines for reopening Broadway
The show might go on sooner than we think, but the reopening of the Great White Way comes with a few guidelines that The Actors Equity Association (AEA) will be following when the lights go back
Presidency denies reports on Buhari canceling appointments, approvals made by Abba Kyari
Nigerian Presidency on Tuesday night denied reports that President Muhammadu Buhari has cancelled appointments and memos
ESScom on high alert over possible Abu Sayyaf kidnap plan
LAHAD DATU, May 27 — The Eastern Sabah Security Command (ESSCom) is on high alert after receiving intelligence information of a possible kidnap for ransom plan by the militant Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) in the waters of the Eastern Sabah Security Zone (ESSZone). ESSCom commander Datuk Hazani Ghazali...
161 PDLs, 33 prison execs positive for COVID
SOME 161 persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) and 33 prison officials have tested positive for the deadly COVID-19 in Bureau of Corrections penal facilities as of May 25.
Six people killed in shooting in Saudi Arabia's Asir province
The deceased are in their 30s and 40s. The wounded were taken to the nearest hospital.
Bertha forms, hits South Carolina coast, dissipates in a day
A tropical storm warning has been issued for South Carolina's coast and the storm was expected to bring heavy rainfall, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said.
Bertha forms, hits South Carolina coast, dissipates in a day
A tropical storm warning has been issued for South Carolina's coast and the storm was expected to bring heavy rainfall, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said.
Tiger that had killed shepherd near Hunsur trapped
Big cat injured due to territorial fight; to be shifted to Bengaluru Bannerghatta Biological Park Mysore/Mysuru: The tiger that had mauled a shepherd to death near Hunsur on Monday was trapped inside a cage late last night. A few remains of 65-year-old Jagadeesh was found near D. Haadi of Neralakuppe by the Forest Department officials...
Watch: Two alligators engage in intense fight at US golf course
"Did anyone else watch this on loop for three minutes and think they were still fighting," read one of the many comments on the viral clip.
With an ally in control of the party machine, Keir Starmer’s victory is complete
David Evans is not a compromise appointment for general secretary. But will he improve the party culture?, says LabourList editor Sienna Rodgers
Bishop Demands Compensation For Lost Revenue From Tithes And Offerings During Lockdown
A South African bishop has demanded compensation from the government for revenue lost during the national lockdown when people were prohibited
Death of 'Mr Big' stirs memories of Singapore's gangland past
SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Early one October morning in 1969, Singapore police found the body of a man dumped in a storm drain. He had been stabbed to death, police said, in what became one of the country’s most notorious gang killings.
Tropical Storm Bertha forms, hits South Carolina coast | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
MIAMI >> Tropical Storm Bertha made landfall on South Carolina’s coast today morning shortly after it formed, becoming the second named storm before the official start of this year’s Atlantic hurricane season.
Japanese man arrested in Kyoto anime arson after 10 months hospitalized with injuries
A man who Japanese police say set fire to a Kyoto anime studio last year, killing dozens of people, was finally arrested Wednesday after spending 10 months recovering from his own severe burns.
Skoda Launches 3 Cars In India – Karoq SUV, Superb Facelift, Rapid 1.0L TSI
The facelifted Skoda Superb sedan is accompanied by the all-new Karoq premium SUV and the Rapid 1.0 TSI variant
Bertha forms, hits South Carolina coast, dissipates in a day
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Tropical Storm Bertha surprised the South Carolina coast Wednesday, forming and making landfall within two hours, bringing a poor beach day of rain and gusty winds, but no major problems.
Migrant Woman Allegedly Bites Maharashtra Cop Who Asked Her To Wear A Mask
A woman migrant worker in Palghar district of Maharashtra attacked a police constable and bit her arm after the latter asked her to wear a mask, an official said on Wednesday.
WHO creates new foundation in a bid for more funds
It comes after the US threatened to pull funding from the global health body.
Tropical Storm Bertha lashes South Carolina in sunrise surprise that could affect NASA SpaceX launch
"Life-threatening" flash flooding is expected across parts of Virginia, and South and North Carolina, after Tropical Storm Bertha made landfall sooner than expected.NASA satellites are closely watching the storm as it prepares to send two astronauts to space in a historic launch aboard SpaceX
Cong. power point presentation on river water diversion
AICC secretary explains how several districts in TS were likely to go dry
3-year-old falls into borewell even as mother watches
Incident happens within half an hour after it was dug
WHO creates new foundation in a bid for more funds
It comes after the US threatened to pull funding from the global health body.
WHO creates new foundation in a bid for more funds
It comes after the US threatened to pull funding from the global health body.
It’s official! NSAC approves UFC return to Las Vegas on May 30
UFC on ESPN 9 and UFC 250 have been cleared by NSAC, paving the way for the May 30 and June 6 fight cards (sans crowd) in "Sin City."
Mumbai: 25 rescued after fire breaks at Hotel Fortune on Marine Lines
A fire broke out at a hotel in Mumbai late on Wednesday night. The fire was reported at Hotel Fortune which is located in Dhobi Talao neighbourhood of Marine Lines. According to latest updates, at ;east 25 people have been rescued.
Jumwa, Chris Wamalwa to be removed from posts
Kiminini MP to be sacked as deputy minority whip.
State death toll rises to 1,897 after deadliest day yet claims 105 lives
2,190 new cases take COVID-19 tally near 57,000-mark
Fire at South Mumbai hotel, 25 doctors rescued
The blaze erupted on the second floor of Hotel Fortune, in Dhobi Talao.
ETF route: Bharat Bond to help CPSEs raise Rs 34,000 crore in FY21
Debt mobilisation via this route might rise to Rs 50,000 crore or higher in FY22
Is Suga’s Mixtape Headed Toward A Top 10 Debut?
Suga’s sophomore mixtape D-2 arrived with little proper warning, and fans around the world rushed to press play on streaming services to hear what he’s been working on in the years since he released his first project on his own.
Michael Collins gets revenge 100 years ago in Wexford
How Michael Collins got revenge on a British soldier after he tortured rebels involved with the 1916 Easter Rising.
Three arrests made following illegal rave at a nature reserve in Leeds
Around 200 people attended the illegal rave on Monday night
Jimmy Fallon apologizes for blackface skit from 20 years ago | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
Jimmy Fallon, the host of “The Tonight Show,” apologized today for wearing blackface while impersonating fellow comedian Chris Rock on “Saturday Night Live” two decades ago.
Regional Manufacturing Indexes Begin Long Road Back In May
The May 2020 Philadelphia and Empire State regional surveys of manufacturing conditions showed the early stages of recovery among the regions' manufacturers. Im
Lagos pulls down distressed storey-building - The Nation Nigeria
The Lagos State government on Tuesday demolished a two-storey building located on Western Avenue. The building, situated at ..
Girl, 14, who died from ‘ecstasy overdose’ at lockdown house party pictured as pals warn ‘don’t make the same mistake’
THIS is the first picture of the 14-year-old girl who died after taking ecstasy – as her friends begged others “please do not do drugs”. Schoolgirl Jessica Hannah, from Scarboroug…
Senior Chassidic Dayan Joins Boycott of Eliezer Berland
Last week, three of the world's most prestigious Haredi courts issued a harsh and unprecedented ruling against Berland.
Piaggio wins legal battle against counterfeit Chinese Vespa
A Chinese party blatantly copied the Vespa Primavera''''''''s design and Piaggio didn’t take it lying down. Click here to know what happened.
Aisha Jumwa Among 7 Nasa MPs to Be Expelled From House Committees
House Minority Whip Junet Mohamed said that the legislators would be 'isolated and quarantined for six months' following which the...
A particular opportunity in Chinese stocks – UBS
Economists at UBS forecast a U-shaped recovery and expect Chinese equities to outperform developed markets. Key quotes “In our central scenario, we se
NASA chief "all in" for Tom Cruise to film on space station
NASA is rolling out the International Space Station's red carpet for Tom Cruise to make a movie in orbit.
Worst attack in years: Locusts reach Jhansi, Maharashtra; Punjab on alert
According to the Union agriculture ministry, 21 districts in Rajasthan, 18 in Madhya Pradesh, two in Gujarat and one in Punjab have undertaken locust control measures till now
NASA chief "all in" for Tom Cruise to film on space station
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - NASA is rolling out the International Space Station’s red carpet for Tom Cruise to make a movie in orbit.The space agency's administr
After Rajasthan and MP, locusts reach Uttar Pradesh's Jhansi, damage crops in Maharashtra's Nagpur; Punjab issues alert
A locust swarm reached Jhansi district on Wednesday, an Uttar Pradesh official said. Other districts in the region are also on alert.
Worst attack in years: Locusts reach major parts of India, damage crops
Locusts swarms entered major districts of India and could head towards Maharashtra's districts damages crops, the worst attack in 26 years.
Canadian judge OKs U.S. extradition case for Weng Wanzhou to proceed
May 27 (UPI) -- A judge in Canada ruled Wednesday that the United States can continue its fight to extradite a senior Huawei executive arrested in 2018 on conspiracy and fraud charges.
What the papers say – May 27
Reports of a Tory revolt over the Dominic Cummings saga feature prominently on the nation’s front pages.
What the papers say – May 27
Reports of a Tory revolt over the Dominic Cummings saga feature prominently on the nation’s front pages.
Aviation services on path to normalcy
Mumbai operates 44 flights out of the allocated 50, catering to 4,224 passengers
Irish Man Charged With Wildlife Trafficking Extradited to Texas
Federal prosecutors announced Tuesday that an Irish man accused of trafficking endangered black rhinoceros horns from Texas to New York City was extradited to the Lone Star State.
Close contacts of COVID-positive infirmary worker tested
Health and Wellness Minister Dr Christopher Tufton has reported that 21 close contacts of a COVID-positive employee of the St Ann Infirmary have now been tested for the disease. According to Tufton, the close contacts have also been placed...
Pratt: tap super to fuel a manufacturing recovery
Corporate leaders including the Visy boss say exploiting competitive advantages is the key to reviving manufacturing that could lead Australia out of the coronavirus downturn.
Somali Refugee Indicted for Attempting to Join Islamic Terrorist Group
A Somali-born naturalized United States citizen was indicted this week for allegedly attempting to join Islamic terrorist group al-Shabab.
Tory revolt builds over Cummings
More MPs have hit out after the PM’s adviser said he had ‘no regrets’ over his controversial trip to Durham.
Tory revolt builds over Cummings
More MPs have hit out after the PM’s adviser said he had ‘no regrets’ over his controversial trip to Durham.
NDDC saga: Agbamuche denies fronting for NASS members
The last is yet to be heard of the crises rocking the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) as one of its contractors, Chief Nelson Agbamuche has see enied ever fronting for members of the national Assembly.
Peloponnese on alert for malaria cases due to illegal immigrants
Health services in the Peloponnese region are on "red alert" for the summer, due to the fear of the rise in malaria cases as a result of the increased
All the Tory MPs calling for Dominic Cummings to quit or be sacked over lockdown flouting
Boris Johnson has swung behind his chief aide - but Tory backbenchers have broken cover and one junior minister has resigned
Historic deal preserves millions of pollination corridors for monarch butterflies
Historic agreement gives monarch butterflies and other pollinators millions of acres of new habitat along roadside rights-of-way.
Netflix Faces Libel Suit for Linking I.C.E. Contractor to Miserable Immigration Detention Facilities
GEO Group says its state-of-the-art facilities provide "safe, secure, and humane environments," not what's portrayed in the fictional series 'Messiah.'
Wings Over Scotland blogger’s defamation appeal against Kezia Dugdale rejected
Stuart Campbell launched the action after an article was published by the former Scottish Labour leader.
Infighting within TMC over lapses in Cyclone Amphan relief work
The crack widened so much that state consumer affairs minister Sadhan Pande on Tuesday publicly tore into his colleague Firhad Hakim.
Cummings was wrong – but his actions won’t get people going back to shops
Dominic Cummings is an arrogant, out-of-touch fool who should have apologised to the country and handed in his resignation to the Prime Minister by 10am on Saturday morning.
Cyclist killed in Brewood tractor crash named as local psychologist
A cyclist who died after being involved in a crash with a tractor in Staffordshire has been named.
Citing cyclone relief work, Mamata asks PM Modi to intervene on Shramik trains being sent to state
"As per the government assessment, 8.13 lakh people were evacuated while 2 lakh are still in shelters. About 4.5 lakh electric poles and 10.5 lakh agricultural land have been damaged. Besides, 317 km of urban road and 4,410 km rural road have been damaged," Mamata said.
Labor flags super pledge for work deal
The ACTU faces pressure from the broader labour movement to safeguard the legislated 12 per cent superannuation guarantee.
Infighting within Trinamul over lapses in Cyclone Amphan relief work
The crack widened so much that state consumer affairs minister Sadhan Pande on Tuesday publicly tore into his colleague Firhad Hakim.
Breaking: No more evacuation of stranded Nigerians abroad for now — FG
Federal Government has on Wednesday said that it has stopped evacuating stranded Nigerians abroad. Giving Geoffrey Onyeama,
Edo 2020: Obaseki finally breaks silence, says APC's ticket not his priority
Less than one month to the governorship primaries APC in Edo, Governor Godwin Obaseki, has declared that he was not desperate about his reelection in office.
CM to chair meeting with Collectors on Friday
Chief Minister Edappadi K. Palaniswami is scheduled to chair a videoconference meeting with all District Collectors on Friday.On Saturday, he is scheduled to hold a meeting with public health and medi
Newsnight's Dominic Cummings introduction 'did not meet impartiality standards' BBC says
The BBC has said that an introduction to last night's Newsnight which discussed the Dominic Cummings lockdown row "did not meet our standards of due impartiality".
‘Terrace House: Tokyo's New Season Has Been Canceled After Hana Kimura’s Death
In the wake of cast member and pro-wrestler Hana Kimura’s death, Terrace House: Tokyo’s 2019-2020 season has been canceled. The announcement from Japan’s Fuji Television Network comes after the star of the Japanese reality TV series was found dead…
Emily Maitlis misses Newsnight after BBC criticises Cummings row coverage
Katie Razzall took the broadcaster’s place.
After uncertain future, vacant mould-filled Saskatoon luxury home slated for demolition may have new lease on life
A luxury home in Saskatoon that has been empty for years, is full of mould and was nearly demolished by the city may have a new lease on life.
Emily Maitlis to miss Newsnight after BBC criticises her Dominic Cummings row coverage
Emily Maitlis will not present Wednesday's episode of Newsnight after the BBC ruled the programme breached impartiality rules over its coverage of the Dominic Cummings lockdown row.
'Milestone' pay deal reached for teacher aides
The Ministry of Education and NZEI Te Riu Roa have agreed to settle an historic pay equity claim for teacher aides.
Harland & Wolff joins forces with Navantia to form new defence challenger
HARLAND & Wolff has joined forces with Spanish shipyard and trusted NATO partner Navantia to form a unique shipbuilding collaboration which will bid for a range of contracts, including UK Ministry of Defence work.
Raising IC self-sufficiency increasingly difficult for China
US vendors remain dominant players in the global front-end semiconductor equipment market segment, which will be a critical factor blocking China's ambition of raising self-sufficiency for ICs, according to industry observers.
Import of PMDs, e-bikes will require LTA approval
Open spaces such as courtyards and plazas will be designated as public paths later this year, enabling the Land Transport Authority (LTA) to take enforcement action against errant cyclists and personal mobility device (PMD) users in such areas. And LTA's approval will be...
CID to re-examine 2018 abetment to suicide case against Arnab: Deshmukh
“Adnya Naik had complained to me that #AlibaugPolice had not investigated non-payment of dues from #ArnabGoswami's @republic which drove her entrepreneur father & grandmom to suicide in May 2018," he tweeted.
Largan sells China plant
Smartphone-use lens module maker Largan Precision has taken a major step in expanding capacity in Taiwan by remitting back about NT$11 billion (US$367 million) in income from selling its Suzhou, China plant.
SBI goes to museum to serve summons on Poroshenko for questioning
It says its agents acted under the Code of Criminal Procedure of Ukraine.
Italian boy, 12, encounters bear on family hike and somehow remains completely calm
The footage may be alarming, but the boy seen in the video claims he wasn’t scared at all.
11 years for man for drugging and sexually assaulting two boys
A 29-year-old man has been handed a jail sentence of 11 years after drugging and sexually assaulting two boys. The judge said that the child rapist had used
Gravity-defying glass observation deck jutting out from China's 'horizontal skyscraper' at 820ft high will welcome visitors (but would you dare to stand on it?)
The vertigo-inducing platform is part of an impressive corridor which spans across the top of four towers and is billed as a 'horizontal skyscraper'. It will welcome visitors on Saturday.
Jaya property dispute far from blowing over
The judgment could end up being the starting point for many more litigations
SANDF probe clears soldiers of killing Collins Khosa, saying he was only 'pushed and clapped'
An SA National Defence Force inquiry has found soldiers, who are accused of killing Alexandra resident Collins Khosa, cannot be held liable for this death as there is no link between the injuries he sustained due to their actions and him dying.
COVID negative certificate must for people coming to Goa
NT NETWORK Panaji The state government on Wednesday modified its standard operating procedure for the people entering the state, making it mandatory
Ogun PDP Crisi: Bayo Dayo sold out for pecuniary gains, Kashamu says
A chieftain of People's Democratic Party, PDP and former Senator for Ogun East Senatorial district in the eight assemblies, Senator Buruji...
China's next-generation LDV T60 teased in leaked images
Concept car rendering is believed to be a clue to the design theme for the next generation LDV T60 ute.
Historic pay equity settlement imminent for teacher aides - Hipkins
The Ministry of Education and NZEI Te Riu Roa have agreed to settle the pay equity claim for teacher aides, Education Minister Chris Hipkins announced today.
Key Witness Who Had Identified Ajmal Kasab Dies
Harishchandra Shrivardhankar, a key witness who had identified terrorist Ajmal Kasab during the case trial, died at his house in Kalyan in Maharashtra's Thane district, his family members said on Wednesday. He was 70.
MLB salary proposal: Explaining the controversial pay cuts owners want players to accept
As MLB tries to figure out a return to action, owners are asking a lot of players.
Bid to expand Canterbury coal mine meets stiff opposition
Hundreds of people are opposing a plan to expand a Canterbury coal mine. Bathurst Coal Ltd has applied to expand its opencast mine, known as...
Dabur's Q4 net profit falls 24% YoY; domestic volume declines at 14.6%
Consolidated EBITDA stood at Rs 352.3 crore against CNBC-TV18 poll of Rs 475 crore while EBITDA margin came at 18.9 percent against CNBC-TV18 poll of 21.8 percent.
Montreal Shatters May Temperature Record With A 98°F High On Wednesday
Wednesday's high temperature of 98°F in Montreal, Quebec, is one of the city's hottest temperatures on record.
Curfew no bar for encroachers in Kalyan Nagar
Residents say in the night, a compound wall is being constructed on a CA site that houses 100-yr-old memorial Seems like the lockdown has come as a cover for the activities of encroachers to flourish .
Why Men Refuse to Wear Face Masks
Men are three times as likely as women to admit that they do not wear face masks. This fits with a broader pattern of better health behavior by women.
BTS Teases 'New Journey' to Festa 2020 With Cryptic Post
Get ready ARMY because Festa 2020 is on its way! On Wednesday (May 27), BTS teased the upcoming event with a brand new social media post.
Govt responsible for misery in quarantine centres: Cong
Expressing grave concern over the mismanagement of the quarantine centres and problems faced by the people kept there, the Pradesh Congress Committee (PCC) President Pritam Singh has held apathetic attitude of state government responsible for it. Singh said that situation of quarantine centres in
One dead, boy and woman wounded in downtown Toronto shooting: police
TORONTO — Police say a 21-year-old man is dead and a boy and a woman were wounded in a shooting in downtown Toronto. Police Chief Mark Saunders said the "brazen" shooting happened shortly after 4 p.m.
Gucci, Saint Laurent seek radical redo of fashion calendars
SOAVE, Italy (AP) — Gucci and Saint Laurent are two of the highest-profile luxury f...
Minneapolis Mayor Calls For Charges Against Officer Who Knelt On George Floyd’s Neck
If most people, particularly people of color, had done what a police officer did late Monday, they’d already be behind bars.”
Dog squad to get 50 dogs for Rs 2.5 crore
As many as 50 dogs will be adopted and inducted into the Dog Squad at a cost of Rs 2.
Andhra’s corona tally now 2,787 with 68 new cases
Andhra Pradesh reported 68 new coronavirus cases in the past 24 hours till Wednesday morning, taking the state's tally to 2,787.
Biden on His 'Ain't Black' Comment: Charlamagne tha God 'Was Being a Wise Guy'
Tuesday on CNN's "Situation Room," presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden addressed telling radio host Charlamagne tha God that black voters who have trouble deciding whether to support him or President Donald Trump "ain't black." | Clips
Brad Pitt: What Is Blowing His Mind About Daughter Shiloh Jolie Pitt Turning 14
Shiloh Jolie-Pitt is going to have two loving 14th birthday celebrations while in quarantine, with dad Brad Pitt then with mom Angeline Jolie.
Hannity calls out Biden for 'disturbing pattern of racial rhetoric' after ex-VP's 'you ain't black' remark
Sean Hannity opened his television show Tuesday by responding to the now-viral "trainwreck" Joe Biden interview with "The Breakfast Club" radio show in which the former vice president made his controversial "you ain't black" remark.
Maharashtra: Nashik farmers unable to sell onions at fair prices
Farmers in Nashik have said that they are facing losses as they are unable to sell onions at fair prices.'Our earnings are not even supporting the expense of fuel to carry them to market,' a farmer said
Hundreds demand justice in Minneapolis after police killing of George Floyd
Protesters clash with police, who deploy teargas and stun grenades, following death of black man at hands of white officer
Students Warned Not To Sign Up For College Accommodation Until They Get Clarity On Lectures
Students are being warned not to hand over deposits for college accommodation until they know if they need it.
NC condemns assault on senior cardiologist, seeks thorough probe into incident
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Twitter Has Not Fact-checked Adam Schiff's False Claims of 'Russian Collusion'
Twitter's new policy evidently does not extend to Democrats like Adam Schiff, who claimed Russian "collusion" even after the Mueller report.
Money Saving Expert advice can save thousands on your Council Tax
You can claim back huge refunds, reduce your payments or even cut Council Tax to zero
Prospects for global economic recovery look bleak – Reuters poll
The latest Reuters survey of more than 250 economists over the past few weeks showed that the clouds over the global economic recovery have darkened a
Police: 33 nabbed at Ipoh pubs for flouting CMCO
IPOH, May 27 — A total of 33 individuals, including three women, who were drinking in two pubs were arrested by police for defying the conditional movement control order (CMCO) last night. Ipoh Police District chief ACP A. Asmadi Abdul Aziz said four individuals were picked up at the...
‘Lagos PDP sure of victory in 2023’ - The Nation Nigeria
The Lagos State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has boasted that it will win the governorship election and other polls in 2023....
Heartbreaking video shows stranded kayaker's final moments: report
A harrowing video depicts the tragic final moments of a kayaker stranded at sea off the coast of New South Wales, Australia. Jeremy Worthy, 43, had posted the video to Facebook Sunday as a last-ditch rescue plea before his body was discovered in the water just hours later, reports the Daily Mail.
Africa's Covid-19 cases top 115,000
The pandemic has spread across all 54 African countries.
Protesters clash with Minneapolis police after George Floyd’s death
Chaos broke out on Tuesday night in Minneapolis as protesters took to the streets to demand action after the death of George Floyd in police custody a day earlier.
Darvel group serving up food and friendship during lockdown
The Darvel Dinner ladies sprung into action before the pandemic took hold.
Rb Salzburg boss warns Klopp about where to play Minamino
We’ve always been very impressed whenever hearing Rb Salzburg manager Jesse Marsch talk football. The American has created a very impressive, offensive side in Austria – one that defini…
Love Island’s Belle Hassan is unrecognisable as she shows off new haircut
LOVE Island star Belle Hassan has undergone a dramatic transformation chopping off her signature blonde hair and is almost unrecognisable. The 22-year-old reality star, has unveiled a shorter long …
Hundreds more Taliban prisoners freed on last day of Afghan truce
Afghanistan authorities say they released about 900 Taliban prisoners across the country, approximately 600 of them from the notorious Bagram jail near Kabul
Turla Hacker Group Steals Antivirus Logs To See If Its Malware Was Detected
An anonymous reader quotes a report from ZDNet: Security researchers from ESET have discovered new attacks carried out by Turla, one of Russia's most advanced state-sponsored hacking groups. The new attacks have taken place in January 2020. ESET researchers say the attacks targeted three high-profil...
Newborn dies in UP as father runs from one hospital to another
A newborn child died allegedly due to lack of medical support in Uttar Pradesh's Gautam Buddh Nagar as his father kept running between hospitals in Greater Noida and Noida, prompting the district
The Billionaire Governor Who’s Been Sued Dozens of Times for Millions in Unpaid Bills
Gov. Jim Justice is West Virginia’s richest man. Over the last three decades, lawsuits over unpaid bills have cost his constellation of companies more than $128 million in judgments and settlements.
Girl, 13, is ‘beheaded by her father while she slept in Iranian honour killing’: Victim had fallen in love with 34-year-old man
Romina Ashrafi, aged 13, was killed with a sickle in her family home in Hovigh, Talesh county, Iran, as a form of 'punishment', local media have reported.
Obaseki constructs roads in Ekosodin after years of neglect, as projects excite residents
Residents in Ekosodin community, Ovia North East Local Government Area of Edo State, have applauded the Governor Godwin Obaseki
Queen Elizabeth was once thrown in the back of a Land Rover after a security breach
While in Jamaica, the queen was thrown in the back of a van, for her own protection, of course.
New twist in what next for Derby County's January transfer target
Filip Benkovic was the Rams' number one target throughout the January transfer window only for the Leicester City defender to join Bristol City
Corrie spoilers: Geoff finally caught, Yasmeen shock decision and Shona injured
Tables turn and other big Corrie spoilers revealed.
Walkley awards: Canberra Times staff named among finalists
Photographer Dion Georgopoulos and former education reporter Sherryn Groch have been announced as finalists.
Toni & Guy and Regis hairdressers announce plans to open on 4 July
Our roots will be forever thankful.
Connacht GAA expect €3 million Air Dome to be completed in September
‘It will be a huge addition to the country, not alone to Connacht,’ said provincial secretary John Prenty.
No more furlough: Rishi Sunak 'set to close scheme to new applications'
Employers could soon also have to pay 20% of workers' wages, with the government funding 60%.
Hospital staff with Covid-19 had protective antibodies in study
The research addresses a crucial question regarding the new coronavirus: whether people who had Covid-19, and especially those who didn’t get severely ill, develop antibodies capable of protecting them against reinfection.
Former Aston Villa striker Garry Thompson: Player safety at top of agenda
Villa hero Garry Thompson claims the health and safety of players must stay top of the agenda in talks over the Premier League’s possible restart.
Sony Is Planning a PS5 Conference For As Early As Next Week
Sony is planning a digital event to showcase games for its next-generation PlayStation 5 that may take place as early as next week, according to people with direct knowledge of the matter. Bloomberg reports: The virtual event could be held June 3, though some people also cautioned that plans have b...
Birdwatcher: Woman's call to police was 'definitely racist'
The black birdwatcher who filmed the viral video of a woman calling the police on Memorial Day after he complained about her unleashed dog said he appreciated
Anti-Porn Filters Stop Dominic Cummings Trending On Twitter
The Guardian reports that Twitter's anti-porn filters have blocked Dominic Cummings' name from trending on the platform, despite Boris Johnson's chief adviser dominating British political news for almost a week. From the report: As a result of the filtering, trending topics over the past five days ...
Man in 'serious condition' after crash in Nottingham city centre
The road has since reopened
Suspect arrested after security officer fatally gunned down
Another security was shot at by the suspects a few metres away from where the guard was shot and killed.
Mangled Ferrari 488 GTB Destroyed After Crashing Into London Bus
A quiet Sunday in London turned into a spectacle that would bring a tear to any gearhead's eyes. Yes, a Fer...
BMW unveils face-lifted 5, 6 Series in S. Korea - The Nation
BMW on Wednesday unveiled the face-lifted 5 and 6 Series models in South Korea to show its “strong and unwavering” commitment to the...
Doctor and nurse who cancelled wedding due to Covid-19 get married in the hospital where they work
A nurse and doctor who had to cancel their wedding because of the Covid-19 pandemic have tied the knot in the hospital where they both work.
Astronomers Spot Ancient ‘Ring of Fire’ Galaxy
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FG needs to call OGEFZA management to order –Free trade zones stakeholders
OGEFZA seeks to achieve two objectives: to absorb the private sector Free Zones operators in oil and gas logistics services into its fold and under the
Little Mix star reveals The Search mentoring struggles during lockdown
The Little Mix star is going to be Serving It Up during lockdown too.
Cobhams Asuquo named UNICEF national ambassador — first in last 15 years
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has appointed Cobhams Asuquo, Nigeran-born songwriter, as its national ambassador.
McDonald's shares exact date every drive-thru in UK and Ireland will reopen
EXCLUSIVE: The restaurant chain has revealed when hundreds more stores across the UK will reopen to the public - including many branches up north as coronavirus measures are slowly relaxed
In 2019, Lagos, Rivers, FCT, Ogun earned more than other 33 states combined — NBS
The quartet of Lagos, Rivers, the FCT and Delta states had a combined internally generated revenue more than all other 34 states of the federation...
Omar condemns use of rubber bullets, tear gas on crowds at George Floyd protest
Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) on Wednesday condemned law enforcement for the use of rubber bullets and tear gas on crowds in Minneapolis that were protesting the death of George Floyd on Tuesday evening.
Yogi Adityanath makes a U-turn: States need no permission to hire workers from Uttar Pradesh
CM Yogi Adityanath had said any state that wants migrant workers back from Uttar Pradesh will have to seek permission from his government. He also announced that the government will set up a Migration Commission.
John Krasinski explains why he sold Some Good News after backlash
The actor revealed it's all down to his schedule.
Which cities could benefit most from the government’s new EV rapid charging fund?
New research suggests some cities have more than 200 EVs per public charge point.
Locked down working mothers do bulk of childcare and housework
Researchers warned that "there is a risk of reversing some of the progress made in narrowing the gender wage gap over recent decades" because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Police were called to reports of a body in the River Irwell... thankfully it was a mannequin
There were large numbers of police and ambulance vehicles seen parked in Spinningfields
The Ghost Inside Announce Rescheduled London Show For 2021
The Ghost Inside's huge comeback show at London's O2 Academy Brixton has been pushed back an entire year.
More fireworks as UFC cuts Octagon size for some events
All APEX fights will be contested in 25-foot arena, starting on Saturday
Lisa Kudrow tells Jimmy Kimmel about Matthew Perry's gift to her on 'Friends'
May 27 (UPI) -- Lisa Kudrow appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live and discussed how Matthew Perry gifted her a cookie jar from the set of Friends.
Premier League return a step closer after unanimous vote to resume contact training
The return of the Premier League has just taken a significant step closer as clubs have unanimously voted to resume contact training. This news has been confirmed this afternoon and will likely move us ever closer to the English top flight getting up and running again later this summer. MORE: Premier League to inform clubs of […]
Greggs is reopening branches next month after successful trials
Greggs fans will once again be able to get their breakfast or pasty fix
Gadelha and Ige reveal ‘inconclusive,’ ‘false positive’ COVID-19 test results from UFC Jacksonville
Claudia Gadelha and Dan Ige share how they’ve both been freaking out about their COVID-19 test results ahead of their UFC Jacksonville bouts.
Billie Eilish’s Brother Finneas O’Connell Has NO PLANS Of Getting Engaged To Claudia Sulewski Despite Buying A House Together
Billie Eilish's brother and producer Finneas O’Connell has been in a relationship with Claudia Sulewski for two years. Both of them have been going strong and they even got a house together recent
Nandita Das’ short film on domestic violence implores us to listen
The idea to stay at home in light of a pandemic stems from the belief that home is the safest space. And yet, Das shows how for women, the outside and inside are spaces they need to constantly negotiate to earn their safety and to be heard.
Over £27 Billion Provided by CBILS, CLBILS and Bounce Back Loans
Each week, HM Treasury publishes updates on approved lending under three COVID-19 related support schemes. This week HM Treasury said £12.47 billion has been a
Birla Corporation share price rockets 40% in two days, cement shares gain as demand picks up
Among other cement and cement products stocks, Dalmia Bharat shares surged 8 per cent and Anjani Portland Cement shares advanced 11.42 per cent.
Find out why this passenger shelled out a premium for seat 1F
In the post-corona era, travellers are weighing multiple factors for a safe journey
Disney World Aims to Reopen on July 11
Disney is taking a more cautious approach to reopening than its rival theme parks.
The Rose are ready for the new season but eager for some clarity from governing bodies.
Manager Brown Ferguson has already added a clutch of new signings ahead of the 2020/21 campaign.
WTO disputes explained as report puts Newcastle United takeover in further doubt
The World Trade Organisation's confirmation of a dispute against Saudi Arabia could provide another obstacle to a buy-out of the Magpies
Vishwas Mehta is new Chief Secretary
The Cabinet on Wednesday decided to appoint Additional Chief Secretary (Home) Viswas Mehta as Chief Secretary when incumbent Tom Jose retires on May 31.Mr. Mehta, an IAS officer of the 1987 batch, sta
After-Effects of Intense Heat Wave: Agricultural Losses and Record Electricity Usage
Consistent with Israel's character of extremes, temperatures dropped to below average after the heatwave ended.
Missing hikers found after 18 days in New Zealand wilderness | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
WELLINGTON, New Zealand >> Two hikers rescued in the New Zealand wilderness Wednesday got lost in fog and exhausted their food but survived 18 days with only minor injuries, police said.
2 astronauts to be first launched from US soil in nearly a decade
Liftoff is set for 1:33 p.m. PDT from the same spot at Kennedy Space Center where men flew to the moon and the last space shuttle blasted off in 2011.
Here’s Why Esha Gupta Refrained From Shaking Hands With People Even Before The COVID-19 Outbreak
Amid the ongoing lockdown in the wake of the Novel Coronavirus outbreak, actress Esha Gupta has quarantined herself in her house without any house help. However, the actress said that even though it has its own disadvantages, it’s been a blessing in disguise for her.
Muslim father in Uganda burns daughter for reportedly converting to Christianity: watchdog group
A 24-year-old woman in Uganda, unable to travel due to coronavirus restrictions, was burned by her Muslim father for purportedly converting to Christianity, according to a persecution watchdog group.
Chhattisgarh: Naxals release Minpa encounter video, show weapons looted from jawans
The March 21 attack was one of the deadliest by Maoists on security personnel in recent times.
First big digital PlayStation 5 reveal event planned for June 3: report
Multiple credible gaming industry reporters are pointing to the first major digital PlayStation 5 game reveal event taking place on June 3rd.
Heat wave likely to recede in Central India from May 29 onwards: IMD
The IMD predicted that maximum temepratures in North India likely to recede from May 28
Visits to domestic abuse website increase by nearly 1,000% in lockdown
Charity Refuge wants victims to know 'you are not alone' and help is available 24/7.
Corrie star warns Geoff will take desperate measures to get rid of Alya
Geoff will do whatever it takes in order to keep his reputation intact, which means Alya is in trouble.
In a first, J&K quarantines horse who arrived from Red zone
The horse was brought by a 21-year-old youth from Kashmir’s Shopian area, which has been declared a red zone.
Peru town mayor flouts lockdown to ‘drink with friends’, plays dead to avoid arrest
Jaime Rolando Urbina Torres climbed into an open casket and lay still, while wearing a face mask.
Seagate expands gaming SSD line with 120 series FireCuda
Unlike the PCIe 4.0-based FireCuda 520, the new 120 series isn't going for blistering fast speeds, but it's 560MB/s reads and 540MB/s writes reach the limit of what SATA III can offer and should be perfectly adequate for playing games…
City springs back to life with almost all shops open
Managements are strictly following guidelines to prevent virus spread
Salman Khan is pleased with the overwhelming response to his new song
Eid is Salman Khan’s festival at the theatres. Some of his biggest hit films have been released on this day. But because of the lockdown, Salman’s Eid release this year, Raghu: Your Most Wanted Bhai has been postposed indefinitely.
'Not sure how we get this done' – CEO fears time running out for League One clubs to finish season
A League One chief executive fears contract issues could put paid to clubs' hopes of completing the season
Kinghorn Lifeboat warns people against driving to Fife beaches
People have been warned against driving to Fife’s beaches as lockdown restrictions are eased.
Estimated $10,000 damage to residence on North Taylor after fire Wednesday
The Amarillo Fire Department has estimated a fire caused $10,000 in damages to a home on North Taylor this afternoon.
West Bengal News: Week After Cyclone Amphan, Kolkata Hit by Gusty Winds, Downpour
Notably, the second storm hit the city at a speed not much less than Cyclone Amphan itself, that gusted through at a speed of 110-130 kmph in Kolkata.
More slots open for householders at Suffolk waste recycling tips
More recycling slots have opened up at Suffolk County Council tips as people take the chance to get rid of household waste they have sorted out during the lockdown.
Misusing the Bible Against Vaccination
Invoking the Bible and God is intended not as a stimulus to further debate, but rather as an argument- stopper: God is against it; no further discussion, research or argument is necessary; the debate is over.
For Gen Z Muslims, Gigi and Zayn Are More than a Hollywood Power Couple
In the era of Trump and gated borders, Gigi and Zayn’s romance gives hope to a generation that has always been on the margins.
Gabrielle Union talks 'toxic work environment' on America's Got Talent
The actress broke her silence about her experience.
Tesla Model Y earns MotorTrend’s respect: ‘(It) delivers the ultimate glory of a performance SUV’
The Tesla Model Y Performance recently underwent a detailed first drive review from MotorTrend, which highlighted several points of modern ingenuity that the electric automaker incorporated into its first mainstream crossover. The analysis does not cover the straightforward aspects that the Model Y has, like Autopilot capabilities, battery capacity, or range. It is a clear […]
SPFL board to host league revamp discussions on Hearts proposal
The SPFL board will host divisional meetings from next Monday to discuss Hearts' league reconstruction proposal.
Chhattisgarh: Maoists release Minpa encounter video, show weapons looted from slain jawans
The March 21 attack was one of the deadliest by Maoists on security personnel in recent times.
Photo: Antonio Brown Is Training With Chad Johnson Today
Still a free agent after a multitude of off-field issues, Antonio Brown continues to train for a possible return to the NFL.
Zara Abid attacked online after death in plane crash
Supermodel Zara Abid, who was presumed dead in a Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) plane crash last week, was attacked by online trolls who condemned her profession and lifestyle soon after her de
Watch live: NASA and SpaceX launch astronauts to space
NASA and SpaceX are set to launch astronauts to the International Space Station on Wednesday, marking the first time the U.S. will send humans into space since the retirement of the space shuttle in
SpaceX and Nasa set to make history as they launch astronauts from US soil
The mission, named Demo-2, will see SpaceX become the first private company to send astronauts into space.
Lack of patronage hits autorickshaw drivers
Many autorickshaw drivers are planning to find other jobs
Police act tough on physical distancing norm violators
20 cases registered during surprise inspection on Wednesday
Consider setting up more sites to dump construction waste, NGT tells Chief Secretary
Tribunal against dumping at Bhalswa landfill site as it has crossed its capacity
SpaceX and Nasa set to make history as they launch astronauts from US soil
The mission, named Demo-2, will see SpaceX become the first private company to send astronauts into space.
SpaceX and Nasa set to make history as they launch astronauts from US soil
The mission, named Demo-2, will see SpaceX become the first private company to send astronauts into space.
UWI relaxes entry requirements for students amid COVID displacements
Amid the displacement caused by the coronavirus, the University of the West Indies (UWI) will be moving to relax the entry requirements for new students for the upcoming academic year, which begins in September. The Gleaner has learned that...
Police want to trace this man after bag snatch at Yardley bus stop
West Midlands Police has issued an appeal to trace the man following the incident which took place on May 5, at 1.20pm
Survey underlines job loss, drop in earnings during lockdown
It reveals that 73% of around 870 respondents in State have lost their jobs
ICU nurse slammed for yelling at crying carer for wearing her uniform in a B&M store is BACKED by Royal College of Nursing who say shopping in work clothes ‘should be avoided’
Senior ICU nurse Marina Kendrick, 53, reprimanded Kimberley Simpson in a B&M Bargain store in Burton on Trent for wearing her scrubs in public, an action she said risked spreading 'germs'.
Realty Income: A Best In Class REIT
Realty Income collected 83% of April rents showing the strength of their portfolio. The top 4 industries in the portfolio sell essential goods, which has bode w
Why only one flight to TN so far, ask desperate Tamils stranded in the UK
More than 300 Tamils stranded in the UK are trying to get back. They have written numerous petitions and even protested outside the Indian High Commission in London but there has been no response.
SpaceX postpones manned mission to space station amid weather concerns
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – SpaceX scrubbed plans to launch the first American astronauts into orbit from U.S.
Researchers baffled by 'completely weird' underwater tornado
May 27 (UPI) -- Researchers said a tornadolike formation caught on camera off the coast of Australia was "completely weird."
McGuinness says Ireland will “fight for its fair share” of EU recovery fund
Ireland’s Vice President of the European Parliament has insisted the country will “fight for ...
Protester who hung effigy of Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear fired from job at car dealership
Terry Bush, president of the Kentucky 3 Percenters group, only hoisted the effigy, his wife Patsy said Wednesday morning.
First picture of woman found 'murdered' in country park as family pays tribute
The victim, whose body was found in Reddish Vale Country Park in Stockport, has been named locally as Yvonne Lawson McCann. A 48-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder
Your evening longread: The very strange tale of Dee Dee and Gypsy Rose Blanchard
It’s a coronavirus-free zone as we bring you an interesting longread each evening to take your mind off the news.
Drive-ins focus of petition
As people continue to follow the COVID-19 guidelines for social distancing, some are questioning one of those rules.
I'm innocent of allegations against me, says AfDB Chief Adesina
President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Akinwumi Adesina has denied allegations of “breaches of the Code of Conduct of Elected...
Minneapolis Mayor Calls for Cop to Be Charged in Death of Black Man
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey called publicly Wednesday for the prosecution of a police officer shown on video kneeling on the neck of a handcuffed black man, who died shortly after the incident.
David Coverdale Questions ‘Arrogance’ of Ignoring COVID-19 Rules
Whitesnake singer David Coverdale expressed disbelief at people who ignore COVID-19 safety protocols in a May 2020 interview.
A mom accidentally flashed her daughter’s class on Zoom and shared the story to show parents it’s ‘OK not to be perfect’
On May 5, Ashley Foret Smith experienced every parent’s pandemic fear: accidentally appearing naked in front of her children’s classmates. She decided to share the embarrassing moment with the world to offer some levity during a difficult time.
Video Shows Man Set Hotel Office on Fire During Attempted Robbery
Surveillance footage from a North Texas hotel captured a rather unconventional robbery attempt. The arsonist entered the Budget Host Inn in Fort Wo...
NASA chief ‘all in’ for Tom Cruise to film on International Space Station
The International Space Station could become the set of Tom Cruise's next high-flying flick.
SpaceX's first crewed mission to the ISS is scrubbed for today
The first attempt at launching US astronauts into space from American soil was delayed by weather conditions on Wednesday. NASA will take another shot Saturday.
Biden Accused of Farting During Virtual Event with Pennsylvania Gov. Wolf
Joe Biden is being accused of audibly farting during a campaign livestream while speaking with Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf on Wednesday.
LAUNCH DELAYED: Americans Back in Space - The Historic SpaceX and NASA Project
UPDATE: Due to weather issues, the launch has been delayed until Saturday, May 30 at 3:22 pm ET.
School library designed by British Library architect gets listed status
The Bishop Wilson Memorial Library in Chelmsford, Essex, was created by Sir Colin St John Wilson in the 1980s.
School library designed by British Library architect gets listed status
The Bishop Wilson Memorial Library in Chelmsford, Essex, was created by Sir Colin St John Wilson in the 1980s.
B.C. retirement home creates innovative ‘meet-up’ unit for elderly to see family face-to-face
Innovative ‘purpose-built’ unit keeps residents safe when seeing family for first time since COVID-19
Police: 2 officers shot, woman found dead in North Dakota
Police say two law enforcement officers and a suspect have been shot and a woman was found dead at an apartment in a North Dakota city.
School library designed by British Library architect gets listed status
The Bishop Wilson Memorial Library in Chelmsford, Essex, was created by Sir Colin St John Wilson in the 1980s.
Police: 2 officers shot, woman found dead in North Dakota
Police say two law enforcement officers and a suspect have been shot and a woman was found dead at an apartment in a North Dakota city.
Erdington road closed after police incident
Gravelly Hill was closed following an incident at around 8.30pm
Barcelona told they will only seal transfer this summer if they pay star’s release clause
This probably ends any hopes for Barcelona
Another NFL Owner Reportedly Took A Shot At Jerry Jones
Another NFL owner reportedly took a shot at Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones during a teleconference call.
Looting erupts during Minneapolis protests over black man's killing by white police officer
Protesters clashed with riot police firing tear gas for a second night in Minneapolis on Wednesday in an outpouring of rage over the death of a black man seen in a widely circulated video growing limp and lifeless as a white officer knelt on his neck. The video, taken by…
AfDB:I maintain my innocence on allegations – Adesina
Adesina said this in a statement he personally signed and issued on Wednesday.
Redmi Display 1A pre-sale begins: 23.8-inch IPS monitor from Xiaomi with narrow bezels for just 599 yuan (US$84)
The Redmi Display 1A monitor from Xiaomi is now official and has been put up for pre-sale. Customers in China can reserve one of the external monitors for 100 yuan (US$14) deposit while the full price for the Redmi Display 1A is 599 yuan (US$84). The thinnest part of the display measures a tiny 7.3 mm.
Tyre fire arson: Man 'snapped' and torched pile
A man who lived across the road from a giant, illegal pile of 400,000 old car tyres in Canterbury "snapped" and torched them, a court heard today.
Amberley tyre fire arson: Man 'snapped' and torched pile
A man who lived across the road from a giant, illegal pile of 400,000 old car tyres in Canterbury "snapped" and torched them, a court heard today.
Woman accused of manslaughter after man 'accidentally set himself alight'
A young woman has been charged with arson and manslaughter after a Kiwi man was believed to have accidentally set himself alight nearly three years...
Data leak on UIF COVID-19 relief scheme website
The Unemployment Insurance Fund has made changes to the website for its Temporary Employer-Employee Relief Scheme after a security researcher reported a data leak.
Woman with walker awarded $55K after B.C. RCMP officer 'assaulted and battered' her
A B.C. woman who uses a walker for mobility has been awarded $55,000 in damages after a judge determined she was "falsely arrested, falsely imprisoned, assaulted and battered" by an RCMP officer in the province's north.
Petrol sold above N130 in 17 states, says NBS
’Femi Asu Despite the reduction in the price of petrol to N125 per litre, the product was sold above N130 per litre in 17 states in April, according to the National Bureau of Statistics. Followin...
Centre asks states, UTs to negotiate with private labs, bring down test price
Incidentally, 182 private labs in the country make up 29 per cent of the total testing infrastructure. There are 428 government laboratories where Covid testing is currently taking place.
Man busted with guns, stolen car and drugs one month after prison release
Ben Schultz, 32, pleaded guilty at the Ballarat Magistrates' Court on Tuesday to eight charges.
Pakistan New Breeding Ground Of Locusts: Agriculture Expert
Pakistan has become a new breeding ground of locusts, entering Rajasthan from adjoining areas in Pakistan, said BR Kadwa, deputy director of the agriculture department.
Council facing complaints over suspension of grass cutting services
Grass cutting services have been suspended in a Black Country borough sparking complaints from residents.
AAP MLA seeks bail in doctor’s suicide case
AAP legislator Prakash Jarwal, arrested in connection with the alleged suicide of a doctor in south Delhi last month, moved a Delhi court Tuesday seeking bail in the case.The application, which is lik
Owners of land acquired for link road to New Chandigarh hold protest against administration
Over 50 farmers and their family members on Tuesday held a protest against the land acquisition policy of UT administration.
Russian Defence Contractor Reveals Dates of Airborne Missile and Cluster Glide Bomb Delivery
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The serial delivery of Russia's new Broneboyschik (armour piercer) air-launched missiles to the country's army is planned for 2021, documents for...
Barbers arrested in Bahrain for violating rules
Expatriates held after visiting customers at home
Why can’t private hospitals awarded free land treat Covid-19 patients for free, asks SC
Seeking a reply from Centre on the matter in a week, the apex court said hospitals which can treat such patients for free or at a nominal cost must be identified.
We demolished Rivers hotels in peoples' interest - Governor Wike
Nyesom Wike, Rivers governor, has come out with an explanation on the demolition of two hotels in the state, saying the decision was taken in peoples' interest.
Rwandan genocide suspect Felicien Kabuga denounces charges against him as ‘lies’
Kabuga has been indicted by UN prosecutors for genocide and incitement to commit genocide, among other charges
Rock Hill mother, boyfriend charged in death of 4-year-old who tested positive for cocaine at birth
A 4-year-old child was dead in Rock Hill late Tuesday morning, prompting a death investigation and leading to the arrest of the child’s mother and the mother’s boyfriend.
Locusts swarm UP and Maharashtra; Govt steps up control operations, drones to be deployed soon
About 21 districts in Rajasthan, 18 districts in Madhya Pradesh, 2 districts in Gujarat and 1 district in Punjab have undertaken locust control measures till now, the ministry said in a statement. It has been controlled in 47,308 hectare areas so far in Rajasthan, Gujarat, Punjab and Madhya Pradesh, it said.
Confusion Zone: How E-Filing Works
The language used for the electronic filing of court documents translates into an older, simpler set of terms for paper filing. Press access hangs on understanding that translation.
RCMP looking for witnesses after truck owner hit with bear spray
Comox Valley RCMP are looking for witnesses to an assault in Courtenay involving what appears to be bear spray.The incident began when the victim noticed a man inside his truck about 8:30 p.m. . . .
DSS finally releases journalist detained for ‘defaming’ A’Ibom commissioner
Kufre Carter, a journalist with XL 106.9 FM Uyo in Akwa Ibom state who was arrested for allegedly defaming Dominic Ukpong, the state commissioner of health, has regained freedom. Inibehe
Alabama man busted for murder of wife, sister-in-law and her boyfriend
An Alabama man accused of murdering his wife, sister-in-law and her boyfriend was busted by federal marshals this week following a manhunt, police said. Carson Peters, 58, of Danville, was on the lam
Teen who crashed stolen car into three parked cars and telegraph pole handed five-month custodial sentence
A teenager who crashed a stolen car into three parked cars and a telegraph pole has been handed a five-month custodial sentence and banned from driving for two years.
Nizamuddin event: 15 more chargesheets against foreigners
294 booked for flouting visa norms, govt. rules among others
New Stargirl Character Posters Showcase the Next Generation of the JSA
The CW has debuted new character posters that throw the spotlight on the latest members of the Justice Society of America.
3 suspects arrested in connection with the murder of a woman in Kabul city
The security forces arrested three suspects in connection with the murder of a woman a day before the first day of Eid in Kabul city.
Charles Schwab-TD Ameritrade Merger Hit by Eight Lawsuits
Boards of Charles Schwab and rival TD Ameritrade have invited their respective shareholders to agree on the all-stock merger that was valued at $26 billion.
We support Maharashtra govt, not key decision-makers: Rahul
Rahul’s remarks also come at a time when the BJP is sharpening its attack on the Thackeray government over its handling of the crisis. Maharashtra now has nearly one-third of the corona cases in India.
Not yet, but “not too long” till we’re ready for a trans-Tasman bubble, says PM
Report from RNZ A group of government and business representatives will early next month deliver a blueprint on how a trans-Tasman bubble could work.
‘Chennai may witness over 2 lakh Covid-19 cases if spread is not controlled’
While suggesting staggered exit from the lockdown, health experts have reportedly urged Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami to intensify testing in Tamilnadu, especially Chennai where Covid-19 cases are on a steady rise. Continue Reading →
Rajasthan: Tigress ST-12 gives birth to triplets once again at Sariska
Six-year-old tigress ST-12 has given birth to triplets one more time in Sariska Tiger Reserve (STR), making her the mother of six cubs born in differe
Tokens for free June rations to be distributed from May 29
In a an official release on Wednesday, Chief Minister Edappadi K. Palaniswami said the tokens would bear the specific date and time of when consumers could go to their ration shops and get their supplies from June 1
PM Modi pays tribute to Jawaharlal Nehru on his death anniversary
Remembering his great grandfather, Gandhi tweeted, "Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Ji was a brave freedom fighter, the architect of modern India and our first Prime Minister'
Consumer Protection Act can Provide Relief to the Victims of Chaos in Labor Special Trains -
Laborers and students traveling by Shramik Special trains are facing many difficulties in traveling. In the train ran to Gorakhpur
Is this what schooling will be like post-lockdown? Sale primary school plans revealed
A four-day week, classes of 15 and temperature checks on arrival are just some of the measures planned for Springfield Primary School.
UPDATE 1-COFCO to turn Santos port terminal from grains to sugar - statement
(Adds details of operation, context on sugar market)By Roberto Samora and Marcelo TeixeiraSAO PAULO/NEW YORK, May 27 (Reuters) - Chinese commodities trader COFCO International said on Wednesday it will use its 12A terminal in Brazil's Santos port to move sugar instead of grains beginning in July and through the end of the year.
Three jailed over illegal possession of firearms
The trio denied the charges prompting the prosecutors to adjourn the case to June 8, 2020.
Tareen asks govt to acknowledge his payments to sugarcane farmers
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) senior leader Jahangir Khan Tareen on Wednesday said that he would be grateful if the government spokespersons acknowledge the farmer compensation figures from 2017-18
Piers Morgan backs Emily Maitlis in Cummings 'impartiality row' against 'BBC weasels'
Good Morning Britain presenter Piers Morgan has hit out at BBC management after Emily Maitlis was replaced on Newsnight after transgressing impartiality lines
Days after refusing to intervene, Supreme Court finally takes suo motu cognisance of human tragedy of migrant workers
Days after refusing to intervene, the Supreme Court has finally decided to take notice of the plight of migrant workers, who've been forced to go through unspeakable miseries due to an unplanned lockdown announced by the Indian government.
Ministry boosts Khomas agriculture
THE Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Forestry has donated breeding stock to vulnerable communities in Khomas to generate income and ensure food security.
Victorian court quashes Katia Pyliotis's murder conviction after judge's 'boring' lawyer comment
Pyliotis was jailed for 19 years for killing Elia Abdelmessih, whose bludgeoned body was found alongside a tin of mangoes and a Virgin Mary statue
B-Club, Kiza Lounge To Remain Shut After Court Declined To Suspend Order Revocking Permits
Four popular nightclubs in Nairobi's posh estate of Kilimani will remain shut after a court declined to issue an order reopening them pending hearing and determination of an appeal challenging revocat
Hours before taking up migrant workers issue, Supreme Court got stinging letter from senior lawyers
They criticised the top court for its “self-effacing deference” to the government
Tecra Muigai: Court to rule on suspect’s bond
Court will fix bond terms on Wednesday at 2.30pm.
Court Declines To Continue Holding Tecra’s Boyfriend Omar Lali For Another Week
A Lamu court has declined to have the police continue holding Omar Lali, the boyfriend of Tecra Muigai - the late daughter of Keroche Breweries proprietors Tabitha and Joseph Karanja.Mr Lali has b
Lithuanian man (34) in court over murder of man in north Belfast
A Lithuanian man has been charged with the murder of another man whose body was found in a house in Belfast.
Hamilton man, 25, in court over alleged rape of teenage girl near Bothwell Castle
A MAN has appeared in court in connection with the alleged rape of a teenage girl near Bothwell Castle in Lanarkshire. Craig Watson, 25, is alleged to have attacked the girl in woodlands near the b…
Supreme Court query on free Covid-19 treatment
A PIL had sought a directive to the government to ensure that private and corporate hospitals are restrained from fleecing patients
Abused wife Sally Challen wins court battle to inherit estate of the husband she beat to death
Sally Challen, a woman who beat her controlling husband, Richard, to death with a hammer in 2010 after decades of emotional abuse can inherit his estate, a judge has ruled.
Only 'remote' chance of recertifying Hong Kong autonomy in future, Pompeo says
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo told the U.S. Congress on Wednesday that China “has shed any pretense” that the people of Hong Kong enjoy the autonomy required by law, in a report certifying his determination that the territory no long warrants special treatment.
TRS NRI wing thank KCR, KTR for providing free quarantine to Gulf returnees
TRS NRI wing thanked Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao and Municipal Administration Minister KT Rama Rao for arranging free
Mixed reaction from clergy as churches prepare to resume services
President Cyril Ramaphosa on Tuesday announced that places of worship may reopen subject to strict restrictions under level three of the lockdown.
Saudi police: 6 killed in shootout dispute between families
A shootout in a southwestern province in Saudi Arabia that local reports say was sparked by a dispute between two families
PA blasts prayer restrictions in Cave of the Patriarchs - Middle East
PA accuses Israel of violating freedom of worship following restrictive measures decided upon in the Cave of the Patriarchs.
Azad condoles demise of Sirwal
Senior Congress leader, Ghulam Nabi Azad on Tuesday expressed grief over the demise of Bashir Ahmed Sirwal from Malanoo Kahara area of Doda district. Azad
73 labourers from Poonch, Ramban stranded in Nepal
At least 73 labourers from Poonch and Ramban districts are stranded in Nepal for the last more than two months. These labourers accused the government of
No plan to step down for Akeredolu, says Kekemeke
Kekemeke, a former commissioner for Justice and Attorney-General, said he is a serious-minded person that does not change his mind once he sets his....
Planned Parenthood Testimony on Fetal Tissue Sales Contradicts Claims
A new video reveals the testimony of Planned Parenthood officials regarding the sale of aborted fetal tissue contradicts their public claims.
IndiGo flier tests positive after landing in Coimbatore
"No one else was seated in his vicinity, significantly reducing the possibility of transmission... The operating crew has been home quarantined for 14 days and we are in the process of notifying other passengers as per the government guidelines," the airline said.
Two officers shot, one flown to hospital after shootout in Anson County, three suspects at-large
The vehicle came to a stop in the Myrtlewood Apartments complex off Myrtlewood Drive. There, the officers and the suspects exchanged gunfire.
Rise in new COVID cases attributed to Thai returnees
Health officials reported nine new COVID-19 infection cases today, the most since May 4 All involved Thai men returned from overseas who tested positive at government quarantine facilities: two from the United States, one from Qatar and six...
Segun Oni is not welcomed in PDP, says Fayose
Ekiti state former governor, Ayodele Fayose, has stated that former governor of the state, Segun Oni, is not welcome to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Ekiti
2 men jailed for rape of 2 girls in Bulacan
TWO men accused of raping two young girls in Bulacan were hauled to jail by the local police in separate anti-crime operations on Wednesday, Bulacan Police Provincial Office director, Colonel Lawrence B. Cajipe said yesterday.
Mumbai returnee tag stigmatises guest workers in Telangana
Returning workers are sent to home quarantine but the stigma of having been in Mumbai sticks to them
Airbus just opened its A220 factory in Alabama that was originally intended to help avoid US tariffs on the plane, and JetBlue will be the first customer
The plant, initially intended to help Airbus and Bombardier avoid a near-300% tariff on the controversial jet, will now build A220s for US airlines.
Budgam road mishap: Injured woman succumbs
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Spurt in reverse migration of NoRKs expected after June 13
Majority of the returnees now under prioritised category
Two women injured in Budgam road mishap, one critical
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Mumbai returnee tag stigmatises guest workers
Villagers are scared that guest workers returned from places with high number of corona positives will spread the virus
16 test positive in central region
TIRUCHI Sixteen patients tested positive for COVID-19 in the central region on Wednesday. Of them, five each hailed from Ariyalur and Tiruvarur districts while three tested positive in Tiruchi, and on
Time for Wolves to begin full training? Joe Edwards and Nathan Judah discuss - WATCH
Nathan Judah spoke to Joe Edwards as Wolves were give the green light to return to contact training.
How to watch the SpaceX Crew Dragon mission
NASA will be live-streaming the SpaceX launch via YouTube and on its website.
Saira Khan and Janet Street Porter in furious row over Domininc Cummgs
Dominic Cummings was still a hot topic on Loose Women.
Pakistan investigates PIA plane crash that killed 97 in Karachi
Islamabad, Pakistan - Air crash investigation teams have begun to remove wreckage from the site of a commercial airliner crash in the southern Pakistani city of Karachi that killed 97 people last week.
Bad weather threatens SpaceX’s first crewed mission
For the moment, takeoff remains scheduled for 10.33pm SA time from the Kennedy Space Center's Launch Pad 39A.
Best in show! Devon County Show breaks record for the longest line of knitted bunting in the world with 80,000 flags stretching NINE MILES
An army of knitters has smashed the Guinness World Record for the longest-ever line of bunting with almost 80,000 flags stretching nearly nine miles when laid out in Exeter, Devon.
Isolation camps set up in colleges for returnees
With the number of returnees from other States and countries on the rise, several ‘isolation camps’ are being created in colleges in the district. The move comes following a directive from Collector S
Tropical Storm Bertha Hits South Carolina Coast
Bertha's maximum sustained winds were near 50 mph as it came ashore but it was expected to weaken to a tropical depression after moving inland.
The virus of fear has to be fought as strongly as the virus of Corona
As we start travelling, it’s important to start reposing faith in brands that are taking precautions
Two Passengers Found Dead In Shramik Special Train That Reached Varanasi From Mumbai
The Government Railway Police took the bodies in its possession and sent them for autopsy to the railway hospital.
Seven more positive cases in Alappuzha
Biggest single-day spike in cases in the district
Florida homeowner fatally shot man who smashed through door
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (AP) — A Florida homeowner fatally shot a visitor from Georgia who broke through is front door and began beating a woman...
Communal clash claims one life in Anambra
A COMMUNAL clash over a piece of land between Urum and Achalla communities in the Awka North local government area of Anambra Stat
Probe into complaints by patients ordered
Deputy Commissioner S.B. Bommanahalli has ordered an inquiry into complaints by some persons isolated in the district designated COVID-19 hospital and other quarantine centres. The primary complaint w
Villagers evacuated as gas leaks from borewell in West Godavari
Tension prevailed at Vemavaram village in Achanta mandal of West Godavari district when gas leaked from a borewell on Wednesday.Repair works were under way at the brorewell when the gas leaked and the
Eight injured as rival YSRCP groups clash in Kadapa
Over twenty activists taken into custody
Tension as two communities clash over land in Anambra
There is tension in Anambra State following clash by two neighboring communitiesover land, which has allegedly, left one dead and others injured...
Why We Shouldn’t Trust The Official Covid-19 Data Anymore; Most States Are Fudging The Numbers
The centre would be better off not devising any policies based on these numbers.
'A sunrise surprise’: Tropical Storm Bertha quickly forms, hits South Carolina coast
Forecasters expected the bad weather, but didn’t predict it to organize so quickly and become the second named storm before the official start of this year’s Atlantic hurricane season
NSAC approves upcoming UFC, boxing events in Vegas
Two UFC events -- UFC Fight Night this Saturday and UFC 250 on June 6 -- as well as two Top Rank boxing events, on June 9 and 11, were approved by the Nevada State Athletic Commission on Wednesday.
Cop discharged from hospital, says had backing of both families: at home and in khaki
The officer was received with a shower of flower petals on the premises of his police station in a brief ceremony before he went home to complete self quarantine for next 14 days.
Desperate to meet girlfriend, teen dresses as woman; caught
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Comcast Finally Strikes a Deal to Offer HBO Max to Xfinity Cable Subscribers
An HBO Max Comcast deal has finally come together to offer Xfinity and their HBO subscribers easy access to the new streaming service.
Watch: Toddler Tries To Wake Up Dead Mother Who Allegedly Died Of Hunger/Heat In Shramik Special Train
While the railways said that the woman died on the train as she was unwell, her family has refuted the claims.
Mikel Arteta's stance on David Luiz amid Arsenal exit speculation
He's been excellent since the former Gunners captain replaced Unai Emery.
2 Meghalaya towns received more rainfall last week than what Delhi, Punjab get in a year
"When it rains, it pours," say the residents of Mawsynram and Sohra towns in Meghalaya which have received more rainfall in the last week than Delhi, Punjab and Haryana get in a year. The towns,
MVA works to cushion itself in both houses
Given the fact that many non-NDA state governments have been ambushed by BJPs central leadership, the Maharashtra ruling front has been taking precaution to try and checkmate such moves. Sources say it has also been taking care to sort out divergent views through consultations.
APC group: we’ve not withdrawn case against Adetimehin-led exco
The acting factional Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State, Mr. Olu Olatuja, has said the faction has not withdrawn the....
L&T delivers critical nuclear power plant equipment to global customers during lockdown
The company's heavy Engineering arm delivered these equipment to global clients in Abu Dhabi, France and other places, Larsen & Toubro said in a statement.
How a country that once banned denim became a rising fashion star
In the former Soviet republic of Ukraine, a fresh crop of designers is carving out a niche – and the luxury fashion world is all ears.
Video shows cop kneeling on neck of black man who died
MINNEAPOLIS, United States (AP) — A black man who died in police custody in Minneap...
Gas leak: SC allows LG Polymers to send 30 staffs to maintain safety at its sealed Vizag plant
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday allowed LG Polymers India Ltd to send its 30 employees to maintain 'round the clock safety measures' at its sealed plant in Visakhapatnam where the gas leak...
TikTok revenue surged during the lockdown, setting new record in April
It's become apparent that TikTok is one of the fastest growing apps in the social media space, with China, India, and the US as its primary growth hotspots. According to a new report from SensorTower, the app and its Chinese…
As Shramik Special trains ‘stray’, Railways notifies ‘route rationalisation’ to explain diversions
The diversions have been done so that trains are not held up at one place for hours without water and food, a senior Railways official told The Indian Express.
Why I Ditched Ruto's Camp - MP Ole Sankok Reveals [VIDEO]
The lawmaker who had long been a vocal supporter of the Deputy President made an abrupt u-turn after the...
'I tried to be too precise, I should have smashed it home'
The Republic of Ireland have never won in six visits to Wembley. Brendan O'Brien looks back to the famous European Championship qualifier in March of 1991 when Ray Houghton had the chance to break that duck for this week's 'Moment In Time'
Reports: Two horses trained by Bob Baffert test positive for banned substance
Two horses from the barn of trainer Bob Baffert, including a top contender for the Belmont Stakes, have tested positive for the banned substance lidocaine, according to multiple reports.
Bad weather delays Space X launch to send two NASA astronauts to ISS
This is the first time a private company launches a manned flight to the International Space Station
Friends' Lisa Kudrow promises 'something very special' at the reunion
Can we be anymore excited?
After Rajasthan, Are Locusts Heading To Delhi? Here's What We Know
Can locusts harm humans? How big are swarms? Your questions answered.
SpaceX Launch: How Has the World Changed Since the Atlantis Landed?
Today's SpaceX launch marks the first time the US has sent men into space in almost a decade. How has the world changed since?
Lauren reveals how Wenger convinced him to snub Real Madrid and join Arsenal
'Wenger’s sitting there with that human warmth, that approachability.'
Karnataka HC seeks Centre’s assurance on Shramik trains after May 31
The court has also sought details of arrangement being made to provide food to migrants on their long train journeys to homes in north India.
Bertha weakens to tropical depression after making landfall in South Carolina
(Reuters) - Bertha, the second named storm this Atlantic hurricane season, has weakened to a tropical depression but was still expected to bring heavy rain and possibly life-threatening flash floods to parts of the Carolinas and Virginia, the U.S. National Hurricane Center (NHC) said on Wednesday.
NASA-SpaceX launch called off due to bad weather, next attempt on Saturday
Tropical storm Bertha also formed off the coast of South Carolina earlier in the day, adding to the weather concerns
Auckland cafe Circus Circus takes down sign telling employees to 'speak English' after backlash
"Out of respect to your work colleagues, English is to be spoken at all times."
'Far too long': NZ should be at level 1, says Winston
New Zealand has been in lockdown for "far too long" and needs to be at level 1 now with a transtasman bubble already operating, says Deputy Prime...
'Far too long': NZ should be at level 1, says Winston
New Zealand has been in lockdown for "far too long" and needs to be at level 1 now with a transtasman bubble already operating, says Deputy Prime...
Convene all-party meet on Pothireddypadu issue: BJP
Telangana BJP core committee member and former MLC Ponguleti Sudhakar Reddy has demanded that the State government convene
Cong to aid in immersing ‘Asthi Kalash' in Prayagraj
Hundreds of sacred ash pots across Chhattisgarh are waiting for immersion at the holy confluence in Prayagraj (Allahabad). In a unique gesture, the Congress has taken up the responsibility of immersing these earthen pots (Asthi Kalash) of those who died during the Covid-19 induced lockdown. The
PML-N lambastes govt for 'allowing sugar export when there was shortage' in country
The opposition party's leaders reiterate demand for prime minister's resignation
Senate, Reps return to consider revised 2020 budget
The National Assembly will resume tomorrow from its Sallah break to consider President Muhammadu Buhari’s Appropriation (Amendment) Bill, 2020.
KCR to release water from Kondapochamma on May 29
Kondapochamma is one among the aggregation of several projects, which is called Kaleshwaram.
West Africa at risk of desert locusts' invasion - FAO
New swarms of desert locusts will threaten West Africa in June, the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), has warned..
Water use should be even to both Telugu States, says Andhra Pradesh CM Jagan
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has made a case for fair share of water resources for the Telugu States of Andhra Pradesh and Telanagana.He said unless water is drawn at 800 feet fr
India captures pigeon on suspicion of spying for Pakistan
A suspected Pakistani spy pigeon has ruffled the feathers of Indian authorities, who accused the pink-painted bird of carrying a “coded message,” according to reports. Villagers in Manyari turned
Wings Over Scotland blogger’s defamation appeal against Kezia Dugdale rejected
Stuart Campbell launched the action after an article was published by the former Scottish Labour leader.
Woman who got ill after fitting kilts for Nike conference guests in Edinburgh outbreak 'was not traced' for tests
The Scottish Government was accused of failing to tell the public about the outbreak being described as 'ground zero' in the capital.
EXCLUSIVE: Jeffrey Epstein had surveillance cameras hidden throughout his properties worldwide in a 'blackmail scheme' to extort his powerful friends, victims tell new Netflix doc about the pedophile
Jeffrey Epstein's surveillance cameras were a 'blackmail scheme' to extort his powerful friends, new Netflix documentary Jeffrey Epstein: Filthy Rich claims.
Spy pigeon mystery solved? Pak villager says bird his pet, urges PM Modi to ensure safe return
Habibullah, a resident of Bagga-Shakargarh village in Pakistan, said he was the owner of the pigeon with the pink-patch and 'coded message' that was caught by Indian security forces from Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua.
Newsnight’s Cummings coverage broke impartiality rules, BBC says
The broadcaster said that staff had been ‘reminded’ of the corporation’s impartiality rules.
Newsnight’s Cummings coverage broke impartiality rules, BBC says
The broadcaster said that staff had been ‘reminded’ of the corporation’s impartiality rules.
Around 10,000 students are yet to sign up to calculated grades
Around 10,000 Leaving Cert students have yet to sign up to receive calculated grades. The deadline for registering is Thursday May 28th at 10pm, and Ministe
Newsnight’s Cummings coverage broke impartiality rules, BBC says
The broadcaster said that staff had been ‘reminded’ of the corporation’s impartiality rules.
Newsnight’s Cummings coverage broke impartiality rules, BBC says
The broadcaster said that staff had been ‘reminded’ of the corporation’s impartiality rules.
Nine new cases in Puducherry
Nine COVID-19 cases, including four from Villupuram in Tamil Nadu, were reported in Puducherry on Wednesday. The five cases in Puducherry were from Solai Nagar, Muthialpet, Dharmapuri and Reddiarpalay
‘Fantastic ambassador’ for air ambulance wins top prize for volunteering efforts
A Suffolk volunteer is celebrating after winning an award for volunteering with the East Anglian Air Ambulance (EAAA) after only two years of fundraising.
Emily Maitlis’ Newsnight opener on Dominic Cummings breached BBC’s 'impartiality guidelines'
The Newsnight episode began with a discussion on the Dominic Cummings row after his movements during April's lockdown were revealed
Broxtowe MP breaks silence over Dominic Cummings, saying he ‘didn’t breach lockdown guidelines’
However he said he wouldn't have personally taken the trip to Barnard Castle
Emily Maitlis misses Newsnight after BBC criticises Cummings row coverage
Katie Razzall took the broadcaster’s place.
Emily Maitlis misses Newsnight after BBC criticises Cummings row coverage
Katie Razzall took the broadcaster’s place.
'On The Record' Subject Sil Lai Abrams: "There Has Been A Blacklisting Of Me"
Sil Lai Abrams has devoted her life to activism in the realm of sexual assault as well as gendered and domestic violence. As a writer, speaker, and organizer, she has challenged the representation of black women and girls in the media and sought to…
Covid-19: Did a late-night letter from 20 senior lawyers change SC mind on migrants?
India News: Did a late night letter from 20 renowned advocates including P Chidambaram, Kapil Sibal, C U Singh, Vikas Singh, Prashant Bhushan, Iqbal Chagla, Aspi
Pinoys among 8 sailors freed from kidnappers
Lagos, Nigeria—Eight foreign crew members kidnapped from a Singapore-owned container ship off Benin's coast in April have been freed and are undergoing medical checks, the Nigerian navy said on Monday.
Putrajaya delays enforcing law amendment for worker housing improvement
KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 — The Ministry of Human Resources said today it would delay enforcing the amendment to a law that would have required employers to improve housing for their workers. Its minister Datuk M. Saravanan said the delay is meant to give companies more time to prepare. Parliament’s...
AP High Court investigates petition against Chandrababu Naidu, adjourns case for tomorrow
The he AP High Court on Wednesday has investigated the petition filed against opposition leader Chandrababu Naidu over the violation of lockdown rules
Dr Noor Hisham: No other Covid-19 case yet from post-Cabinet meeting that led to PM being quarantined
KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 — The government officer, who tested positive for Covid-19 after attending a recent post-Cabinet meeting, is recovering well and still shows no other symptoms of the disease, aside from lethargy, said Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah. He reiterated that...
'Startling steps' tourist bridge in China closed after girl falls and breaks spine
The child and her family were visiting Tangli Happy Play Valley in Dalian, in north-eastern China's Liaoning Province, when her safety harness failed to protect her
Sawant writes to Centre on Goans stuck abroad
NT NETWORK Panaji The state government has written to the Union civil aviation ministry and the ministry of external affairs requesting them to arrange sp