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COVID-19: TN sees biggest single day spike of 817 cases
In the biggest single day spike, Tamil Nadu reported 817 fresh COVID-19 cases, which included 138 returnees from Maharashtra, on Wednesday pushing the infection count to 18,545 while six more deaths were recorded. With three men and an equal number of women succumbing to the virus, the fatalities
The 22nd Biennale of Sydney Is Reopening With Extended Dates
The 10-week festival ran for just 10 days in March before closing due to Covid-19. But with the easing of lockdown restrictions, it’ll now run until October.
83 NRIs return to Chandigarh
As many as 83 non-resident Indians belonging to Chandigarh have returned to the city till now. Out of these 83 persons, 16 persons have been discharged from the hotels on completion of seven days stay and after they were tested negative. Expatriates from abroad have returned to the city while 70
1,044 new COVID-19 cases in Mumbai; 32 more patients succumb
With 1,044 new COVID-19 cases, The tally in Mumbai rose to 33,835 on Wednesday, while the toll increased to 1,044 after 32 more patients succumbed to the viral infection, the city civic body said. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), in a release, said 240 more patients were discharged
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
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
Two held for swindling Rs 48L through chit fund company
Two persons were arrested for swindling Rs 48 lakh on the pretext of doubling the money within 15 days, police said here on Tuesday. The accused had created a phony chit-fund concern, ‘The Future Company’. They claimed it to be a chain-marketing company which could double
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
Survey for jobs to all labourers starts
The survey has started in the State from today to ensure employment to all the labourers who have returned to Madhya Pradesh as per the wish of Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan. After surveying the labourers of Madhya Pradesh returning to other States, they will be linked to the Sambal Yojana
Eid: Over 10L UGC posts on ShareChat in 12 languages
ShareChat, leading made in India social media platform witnessed huge traction on the occasion of Eid this year on its platform with more than 10 lakhs UGC post created across 12 languages such as Hindi, Punjabi, Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu, Kannada, Urdu, Gujarati, Marathi, Bengali, Odia and
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
Haryana CM stresses water conservation, crop diversification
Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Tuesday said the State was making policies to save water and had sought farmers' suggestions and feedbacks. Expressing concern over falling groundwater level, he said while interacting with farmers in Kurukshetra town that it had reached below 40
India's 4th, 'perhaps worst' recession is here, warns CRISIL
India's fourth recession since Independence, first since liberalisation and perhaps the worst to date, is here, warned CRISIL. On Tuesday, the agency has forecasted India's GDP growth to fall off a cliff and contract 5 per cent in the financial year 2021,
10 new Covid cases in HP, tally reaches 234
Ten more people tested positive for the novel coronavirus in Himachal Pradesh, taking the number of cases to 234 on Tuesday, a Health Department official said. There are 161 active cases of the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) in the state and 61 people have recovered so far, Additional Chief
Kolar Police nab three for stealing electronic goods worth Rs 1.5 lakh
Kolar police have nabbed three miscreants who targeted two shops at Gurukripa complex and escaped with electronic goods worth Rs 1.5 lakh on May 21. The nabbed accused were identified as Deepak, Ghanshyam and Raja. The three are habitual criminals and have been booked for several crimes in the
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
Airbus experts from France begin probe into Pak air crash
An 11-member team of technical experts of Airbus aerospace company visited the Jinnah International Airport here and inspected the runway, air traffic control tower and radar control station as part of its initial investigation into the PIA air crash involving its aircraft that killed 97 people,
2 officers in charge, 2 junior officers suspended
Superintendent of Police Kartik S has suspended the officer in charge of Barkagaon police station Swapan Kumar Mahto and Churchu officer in charge Tarun Baxala for the negligence in the duties. The SP said that the officer in charge of Barkagaon has used the third degree on the student under the
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
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.
Four Pillars’ Sydney Distillery, “The Laboratory”, Will Open in Surry Hills in Mid June
It has two bars, a still making small-batch spirits, a shop and lots of gin. It’s throwing a party on opening weekend with events, masterclasses and of course, cocktails.
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
4 new COVID-19 cases in UP's Gautam Buddh Nagar, total 366
Four more people, including a four-year-old girl, tested positive for coronavirus in Uttar Pradesh's Gautam Buddh Nagar on Wednesday, pushing the total number of COVID-19 cases in the district to 366, officials said. Also, nine people were discharged from hospitals after recovery from COVID-19,
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
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
52-yr-old refuses money to robbers, attacked
A 52-year-old man was attacked with sharp edged weapon after he refused to provide money to miscreant who attempted to rob in the wee hours on Monday in Nariyalkheda area; Gautam Nagar police have started investigation. Police said that the victim Rajkumar Chourasia was attacked by the miscreant
12 injured in sand mining dispute
At least one dozen people were injured over dispute of sand mining at e Pratappur village around 14 km away from the district headquarter, on Monday evening. Three seriously injured people were referred to RIMS. An alleged dispute between two groups of minority community over sand mining turned
2 fire cases, no casualty; 1,000 jhuggis gutted
In last 24 hours, two incidents of fire were reported in the National Capital. In first incident, over 1,000 shanties were gutted in fire, leaving hundreds of people homeless, after a massive fire broke out in the slums of South-East Delhi's Tughlakabad area late on Monday night. According
40 fresh cases in Kerala, COVID-19 tally breaches 1,000 mark
The COVID-19 Tally in Kerala crossed the one thousand mark on Wednesday, with 40 people,including 37 returnees from abroad and other states, testing positive for the coronavirus. The aggregate of cases nowhas touched1003,while presently445 people are undergoing treatment in various hospitals
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
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
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,
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
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
Youth playing mobile game run over by train
Playing PUBG on his mobile phone cost a youth his life as he died when he was hit by a train near Sielti village under the Lakhna police station in Nuapada district on Sunday night. The deceased was identified as Khiramohan Majhi. According to reports, the youth while being busy in playing the
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
27% of total cases in mountainous districts
The nine mountainous districts of the State which were almost free from contagion of Covid-19 till second week of May, now constitute 27 per cent of the total patients of the disease. These districts now have 107 cases of Covid-19 which is an alarming situation for the state health authorities. As
Poster making contest to be organised for art lovers in city
A Poster Making Competition will be organized for the art lovers in the city. The competition was organised by Aakar Group which will be at the national level, after the school level National Competition is organized for senior artists and art students in which artists above 18 years of age can
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
Salesman held for killing wife
The Delhi Police has arrested a 37-year-old salesman in national Capital for allegedly killing his wife. Police said that the accused killed his wife after he got frustrated with his marital life. The accused has been identified as Sudhir, a resident of Anand Parbat. Police said that the accused
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
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
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
Youth drowns while bathing in canal
Bathing in a canal to beat the summer heat proved fatal for a young man on Tuesday. Twenty year old Sharif drowned when he was taking a dip in the Bahadrabad canal. It is being stated that four of his companions were also bathing in the canal, but Sharif went deep towards the swifter flow which
Palamu SP visits check posts, rural areas
SP Palamu Ajay Linda visited check posts in rural areas where the pedestrian hungry and thirsty get food and water. On Monday Linda was at Chando ( notorious for communal disturbances), Bansdeeh ( infamous for migrants’ sneaking in) and Osaney where a multi-crore road bridge is coming up and his
U’khand sub-area GOC visits Natraj Bookshop
Major general Rajendra Singh Thakur, the General Officer Commanding , Uttarakhand Sub Area visited the Natraj Bookshop on Tuesday. He was accompanied by his staff officers, colonel S Shankar and colonel Sukhjit Singh. With the lockdown easing slowly in the city, booklovers are making use of the
144 at all quarantine centres
The Gajapati district administration on Monday imposed prohibitory orders under Section 144 of the CrPC near all temporary medical camps (TMCs) and quarantine centres to prevent gathering of locals and possible untoward situations over facilities. Gathering has been restricted within100 metre
Expert group to guide health dept
Amid spike in the Covid-19 curve, the state health department apparently galvanised by change of guard at top has constituted an expert group for controlling the menace of the disease. The department has also set up five working groups for different aspects of the pandemic. The newly
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
Quarantined family returns to find house burgled
Items worth Rs 3 lakh allegedly stolen from their Ulhasnagar home
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
Despite government plea, private doctors fail to report for duty
5,000 doctors needed in Mumbai; poor response to government notification
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
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
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
Mystic who claimed survival without food and water dies
Prahlad Jani popularly known as Chunriwala Mataji, a breatharian monk who claimed to have survived without food or water for over 70 years, died on Tuesday morn
SevenHills Hospital launches nationwide hunt for 600 doctors
Job portals in the country are prominently displaying vacancies advertised by SevenHills Hospital. One of Mumbai’s largest Covid facilities with 1,004 beds, the Andheri hospital has been struggling for staff almost from the time it was reopened more than two months.
Aviation services on path to normalcy
Mumbai operates 44 flights out of the allocated 50, catering to 4,224 passengers
Pay up or I’ll tell everyone you watch pornography
Online blackmailers have sent messages to thousands of people who may have watched child pornography
Three dead in state prisons due to Covid, reveals govt affidavit
The prisoners were lodged in Taloja, Yerawada, and Dhule; only those showing symptoms are tested in prisons
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.
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.
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
'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'.
CHRISTOPHER STEVENS reviews last night's TV: Slavery, a killer pirate... and a treasure chest of twisted history
CHRISTOPHER STEVENS: Of all the houses that Lefty British-Nigerian historian David Olusoga could have picked to illustrate Bristol's past, he chose one steeped in slavery.
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.
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.
What India must do to increase its competitiveness
Time-bound reforms would have a significant impact on competitiveness
Cyclist is left bloodied and bruised after smashing into wire booby trap deliberately set to snare riders using woodland path during lockdown
Neil Nunnerley, 47, was riding on a path in Cardiff shortly before 3pm on Saturday. He hit a barrier made of wire and branches that was stretched across the trail.
RBI to auction 84-day CMBs worth Rs 80,000 crore
CMBs are used to meet the temporary mismatches in the cash flow of the government. This instrument has the generic character of treasury bills but is issued for maturities less than 91 days.
Demand for housing sector will come back in medium term, says HDFC CEO Keki Mistry
Now, historically, whenever there has been any kind of stress in the market, NPLs tend to go up in short term, but once the stress get alleviated, NPLs come down to the normal levels.
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
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
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.
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’
Confirmed COVID-19 cases in Oyo company now 151 — Makinde
According to available information, the company has about 500 staff
Aboriginal people in prison and out-of-home care suffering under 'punitive' Covid-19 restrictions
Report reveals inmates going without soap and children in out-of-home care system being refused contact with families
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
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
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.
How India can push its dairy cart ahead
The future of dairy in India hinges on modernising infrastructure, and giving the sector a technological face-lift
House of Reps to NDDC IMC: Blackmail won’t stop us from probing you
The Chairman of the Committee, Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, gave the assurance while addressing newsmen in Abuja in response to various allegations levelled against the National Assembly and himself by Dr. Cairo Ojougboh, IMC Executive Director, Projects, on a television station on Monday
Best of BS Opinion: India-China relations, the Covid curve, and more
Here is a summary of Business Standard opinion pieces for the day
French optical maker Essilor bets on business rebound as India eases COVID-19 lockdown
Along with its associate companies, Essilor employs 5,000 people in India and exports optical products to Europe, the US and Canada.
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.
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?
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.
UCO Bank slashes lending rate by 40 basis points
The government expects banks to reduce lending rates, which is required to kick start the economy hit hard by the coronavirus-forced lockdown, among other factors.
Tesla to cut car prices in North America, China
The price cut comes as states after lockdowns during which demand for cars waned.
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.
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.
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.
NTPC to foray into distribution, keen to buy majority stake in BRPL, BYPL
This assumes significance because NTPC is primarily power generation company.
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.
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.
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.
China's efforts to bring citizens back from India have nothing to do with border tension: Global Times
Global Times, considered Chinese government's mouthpiece, has said that the “voluntary repatriation plan” should be seen a “normal service” and should not be linked to the ongoing border tension.
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.
G R Chintala takes over as NABARD chairman
Chintala replaces H K Bhanwala, who headed the organisation for more than six years.
Glenmark gets USFDA nod to market generic drug for muscle pain
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc, USA has been granted final approval by the US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) for Chlorzoxazone tablets USP, in strength of 375 mg and 750 mg, the drug maker said in a statement.
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.
‘Certainly not an eye-wash’: Nobel-winning economist Abhijit Banerjee on Centre's Rs 20 lakh crore stimulus
The Nobel laureate has voiced hope that the Centre's economic relief package will boost the supply side which will drive economic recovery.
Ola Financial Services raises Rs 205 crore from Matrix Partners, others
Gemini Investments LP, Arun Sarin's family office, and Alpha Wave Holdings also participated in the round, according to the documents.
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.
Volkswagen India introduces leasing, flexible financing options to drive sales amid COVID-19
Under its omni-channel mobility solutions, the company has integrated 'Power Lease' -- a 'pay-for-usage' model complete with zero down payment scheme -- with Volkswagen Secure which allows customers to purchase a Vento or a Tiguan Allspace model with flexible down payment and low EMI, including insurance coverage for a tenure of three or four years.
Natural gas futures up 0.54% in evening trade
In the futures market, natural gas for June delivery touched an intraday high of Rs 150,30 and an intraday low of Rs 146.80 per mmBtu on MCX.
Paytm allows Vodafone Idea feature phone users to recharge using UPI
Paytm said it has partnered Vodafone Idea and National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) to allow feature phone users to recharge their numbers using UPI.
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
NCLT approves IL&FS stake sale in GIFTCL to Gujarat govt
The order said that IL&FS had sought that an amount of Rs 61.84 lakh is excluded as resolution process costs incurred for meeting various expenditures, other applicable taxes from the sale proceeds of the applicant's shareholding in GIFTCL to the Gujarat government.
Vestapace to launch 35 satellites for 5G network in India, eyes commencing operation by 2021
Vestaspace Technologies founder and CEO Arun Kumar Sureban said a beta version of the next-generation satellite constellations is planned for September 2020, besides the launch of a fully operational constellation of satellites in early 2021 into 'Low-Earth-Orbit or Geosynchronous Equatorial Orbit'.
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.
SC issues notices to Centre, Assam on plea against delimitation process based on 2001 census
A bench headed by Chief Justice S A Bobde agreed to hear the plea seeking quashing of this year's February 28 order which
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.
ICRA expects muted participation in spectrum auction, sees industry debt rising
Despite the anticipated improvement in the cash flow generation in the current financial year post the tariff hikes, the debt coverage metrics is expected to continue to remain weak given the unyieldingly high debt levels, it said.
Brokerages upgrade these 15 stocks to buy, expect 11-75% returns in a year
This war between USA & China may intensify further & may take ugly shape going forward, which may change World Power Equation post-COVID-19 era, Amit Jain of Ashika Wealth Advisors said.
Scale-up battle preparedness visualising worst-case scenarios: President Xi Jinping tells Chinese military
Xi ordered the military to think about worst-case scenarios, scale up training and battle preparedness, promptly and effectively deal with all sorts of complex situations and resolutely safeguard national sovereignty, security and development interests
Cash holdings of PMS schemes decline in April: Report
However, 13 PMS schemes also recorded an increase in cash holdings in April over March
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.
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.
Govt steps up locust control operations; drones to be deployed soon
The government has placed an order for buying 60 spraying machines from UK-based company Micron, and two firms have been finalised for supply of drones for aerial spraying of insecticides for effective control over tall trees and inaccessible areas, it added.
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
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.
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.
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.
'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.
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.
Silver futures dip 0.44% in afternoon trade
In the futures market, silver for July delivery touched an intraday high of Rs 47,847 and a low of Rs 47,370 per kg.
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.
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.
United Spirits Q4 down 57.8% to Rs 49.3 crore
The company had posted a net profit of Rs 116.9 crore in the January-March quarter a year ago, United Spirits Ltd (USL) said in a regulatory filing.
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.
A match made in heaven: How Vows for Eternity is redefining confidential matchmaking for global Indians
Headquartered in New York City with an established presence in Mumbai, Delhi, London and Dubai, Vows for Eternity is a global, confidential and personalised matrimonial search firm that brings life partners together based on mindsets, values and personalities
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.
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
Investor wealth surges by Rs 2 lakh crore as markets rally
Led by the rally in equity market, the market capitalisation of BSE-listed companies soared Rs 2,01,549.38 crore to Rs 1,23,62,539.79 crore.
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.
Migrant crisis: In heart-wrenching video, toddler tries to wake dead mother at Bihar railway station
The mother was heading to Kathiar along with her two children, sister and sister's husband, the Railway Ministry said
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.
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.
Buy USDINR; target of 76.00 - 76.20: ICICI Direct
ICICI Direct The rupee again approached its sizeable Call base of 76. We feel a close above these levels would open the gates for more upsides. However, looking at the consolidation in Dollar index we feel, the rupee will remain in a range.
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.
Aditya Birla Fashion & Retail plans Rs 1,000 crore rights issue
Aditya Birla Fashion & Retail is the country's largest pure-play fashion and lifestyle player with a strong bouquet of fashion brands and retail formats with a network of over 3,040 stores, and presence across 25,000 multi-brand outlets across the country.
SAT test now optional for US university admissions; Indian test-prep institutes feel the heat
For students, especially from non-native English speaking nations, the SAT is used to test the ability to read and comprehend university-level programmes
Adani Ports & SEZ raises Rs 500 crore through allotment of NCDs
It allotted 5,000 non-convertible debentures (NCDs) of the face value of Rs 10 lakh each, the company said in a BSE filing.
Titan Company shares down 2% as COVID-19 hits businesses
The company said the lockdowns posed challenges to all its businesses.
Tesla cuts prices by as much as 6% in North America to boost demand
Auto retail sales in the United States likely halved in April from a year earlier, showed data from J.D. Power.
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.
Arogya Sanjeevani: Low-cost insurance, but a regular health cover works better
Existing health insurance plans offer far more features and benefits, but come with higher premiums
Mercedes-Benz launches C 63 AMG Coupe and AMG GT R, company says planned launches on track
The launch of its first all-electric car EQC has suffered a delay due to the nationwide lockdown.
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
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
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.
Future Lifestyle Fashions share price down 2% as board mulls fund-raising plan
Future Group faces high promoter debt, sharp fall in share prices and cash flow woes, all of which have been exacerbated by the COVID-19 outbreak.
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.
Ventspils and Jelgava will not be expanded with municipalities or municipal territories
An agreement has been reached Ventspils and Jelgava will not be provided additional municipalities or municipal territories.
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 ...
Bank: Lithuanian billion-rescue-plan may be slowed down by red tape
As the Lithuanian government plans to invest 6.3 billion euros in the economy and human resources in 18 months, Swedbank has pointed to excessive red tape as weakness that could slow down the investments, LRT reports.
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.
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.
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.
Tristan Thompson: Why He Won’t Have To Take A 2nd DNA Test In Paternity Suit – Experts Explain
Tristan Thompson won't have to take a second DNA test in his paternity lawsuit. Two experts explain why the NBA star is already home free.
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Egypt Today provides information on this support.
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.
Egypt repatriates 160 stranded nationals from UAE
The expatriated arrivals have been tested for coronavirus and were moved to be quarantined for seven days.
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.
Trump sounds warning over Hong Kong's future
Trump promises a 'very interesting' US response within days
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.
Torstar to be sold, taken private in $52 million deal
Five families that built and grew media conglomerate Torstar Corp. have agreed to hand the newspapers they presided over for roughly 70 years to a Canadian investment firm that plans to take the company private.
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.
Female life expectancy in Egypt grows to 75.1 years in 2019: CAPMAS
The death rate for women has slightly decreased from 5.6 per 1,000 women in 2014 to 5.4 in 2018, according to the report.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Water restrictions lifted in Waihi, Waikino
Residents are still urged to save water where they can.
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.
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.
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.
Business rescue practitioners shut down SAA’s plans to fly again
South African Airways’ business rescue practitioners (BRPs) say that the airline’s announcement that it plans to resume domestic flights under lockdown level 3 was “unvetted”.
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’.
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.
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.
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Woolworths targets online as shoppers take to food delivery service
Retailer Woolworths says that the Covid-19 pandemic, and resulting lockdown continues to have a pronounced impact on the group.
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.
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.
'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.
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.
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.
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.
Sibanye-Stillwater confirms 11 COVID-19 cases at operations - Makhura
Gauteng Premier David Makhura said that Sibanye-Stillwater has had 11 COVID-19 cases at various operations, including some on the West Rand and some in the Free State.
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.
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.
SAA can still be saved with funding - administrators
SAA has been fighting for its survival since entering business rescue - a local form of bankruptcy protection - in December, after almost a decade of financial losses.
DA to push for further use of virtual platforms by Parliament
The first virtual question and answer session in the National Assembly would be held on Wednesday since the country went into lockdown in March.
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.
Brazil leads daily virus deaths for fifth straight day
Latin America's largest country, which has emerged as a new epicenter in the coronavirus pandemic, has seen its daily death toll surge past that of the United States, the hardest-hit country so far.
Cabinet approves appointment of Sithole as PIC CEO
Sithole is currently the principal executive officer of the Government Employees Pension Fund and the commissioner of the Financial Sector Conduct Authority.
DNA confirms body found near Wewe River is of murdered Andile Mbuthu - family
The 16-year-old was kidnapped and assaulted late last month after being accused of stealing alcohol from a local tavern.
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.
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.
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.
8 suspects nabbed for hijacking truck in Tshwane
It's alleged the truck was hijacked in Midrand last week.
ANALYSIS: How a post-COVID-19 revival could kickstart Africa’s free trade area
Africa is more vulnerable to the impact of COVID-19 because it is highly dependent on imports for its medicinal and pharmaceutical products and on commodity exports.
Jacob Zuma wants his corruption trial to start soon, say lawyers
The former president faces charges linked to the multi-billion-rand arms deal.
Iata appeals for govt financial relief as COVID-19 takes toll on aviation sector
Since government implemented the nationwide lockdown, no airline has been allowed to fly locally or internationally.
‘She has more experience than you’: Sisulu defends Susan Shabangu’s appointment
DA MP Emma Powell questioned Susan Shabangu’s credentials as a water expert, prompting an angry response from Lindiwe Sisulu.
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.
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.
SANDF inquiry clears soldiers accused of killing Collins Khosa
The SANDF inquiry report said that the altercation was not what caused his death when taking into account the postmortem report.
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.
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.
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.
Hairdressers head to court today over level 3 restrictions
With level 3 regulations set to come into effect next week, those in the hair and beauty industry are still not being allowed to fully operate.
Faith community made huge contribution in fighting COVID-19 - Ramaphosa
The president on Tuesday evening said religious institutions had suffered greatly during the lockdown.
Couples urged not to sign marriage contracts without court supervision
The Constitutional Court on Tuesday dismissed an application for leave to appeal an SCA judgement on the binding nature of postnuptial contracts.
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.
NW Health MEC Sambatha ‘impressed’ with Impala Mine’s COVID-19 compliance
Sambatha has been monitoring the levels of compliance at the mine in Rustenburg.
BRPs stop SAA flights before they even take off
In a statement on Tuesday, SAA said it would resume operations between Johannesburg and Cape Town from mid-June.
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.
UIF compliance no longer a requirement for COVID-19 financial aid
Previously only workers who were registered and declared on the system by their employers could qualify for the benefit.
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.
Restaurant association questions allowing reopening of places of worship
CEO at the Restaurant Association of South Africa Wendy Alberts said the industry was suffering.
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.
Unhappy unions to urge KZN teachers not to return to schools
Sadtu's Nomarashiya Caluza said that unions were not satisfied with the efforts of the KZN Education Department in preparing schools ahead of teachers’ scheduled return on Thursday.
Rwandan genocide suspect Kabuga denounces charges as "lies"
Asked if he understood the charges, Kabuga told the court through an interpreter: “All of this is lies. I have not killed any Tutsis. I was working with them.”
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.
City Power identifies Joburg hot spots for 'load rotation'
The power utility said it was facing capacity constraints in most areas especially where illegal connections were on the rise.
Mkhize provides clarity on the level 3 lockdown game plan
Health Minister Zweli Mkhize caused confusion on Tuesday when he told the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) that hotspots would remain on level four lockdown.
DA demands details on UIF’s COVID-19 relief payments
The party’s Michael Cardo said the UIF was failing to pay through the employee relief scheme and its website was constantly offline.
4 teachers at separate schools in WC test positive for COVID-19
Schools were shut for over two months but would reopen in a phased approach from Monday for pupils in grades 7 and 12.
Sewage testing ordered in Queensland after 30-year-old's COVID-19 death
Another Queenslander has died of COVID-19, taking the state’s toll to seven.
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.
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
Education department IT manager directed $14m work to his own company
'Go-to guy' in Department of Education and Training misused position for more than a decade to direct almost $14m-worth of work to company he owned, IBAC says.
Privacy fears as China expands use of monitoring tech beyond COVID-19
Authorities look to continue use personal QR codes that give individuals a green, yellow or red rating based on a number of criteria.
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....
Bayelsa sends 25 samples to UPTH - The Nation Nigeria
Chairman, Bayelsa COVID-19 Task Force, Dr Inodu Apoku, has announced that an average of 25 samples are sent daily to University of Port Harcourt ...
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.’
Toronto Star owner Torstar to be sold, taken private in $52- million deal
Five families that built and grew media conglomerate Torstar Corp. have agreed to hand the newspapers they presided over for roughly 70 years to a Canadian investment firm that plans to take the company private.
Colloquium speakers to African leaders: be proactive
Speakers at a virtual colloquium on the 63rd birthday of Interior Minister Rauf Aregbesola on Tuesday asked African leaders to think ahead and ...
Torstar to be sold, taken private in $52-million deal
Five families that built and grew media conglomerate Torstar Corp. have agreed to hand the newspapers they presided over for roughly 70 years to a Canadian investment firm that plans to take the company private.
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 ...
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.
13 doctors to volunteer at Rajkot civil hospital
A delegation of 19 members of ISCCM met Parimal Pandya, Resident Additional Collector of Rajkot, and offered their services on voluntary basis.
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.
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.
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.
Breatharian monk Prahlad Jani remained enigma till the end
Prahlad Jani who survived without water or food for 80 yrs was a subject of studies by international scientists
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.
Ahmedabad saw 1 death each hour in past week
169 persons died in 7 days—24 per day on an average; with 251new cases on Tuesday, district’s tally has touched 10,841
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
Vadodara civic body announces 10% property tax rebate to tide over crisis
Deputy Municipal Commissioner SK Patel said the move is to benefit both the VMC and the citizens. "We are planning to make use of social media and newspapers to ensure that the message about the rebate reaches the people. Property tax is one of our biggest incomes," he said.
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
IPS officer plays angel to Covid positive constable, family
Police constable, his nurse wife and their children get private hospital treatment after DGP Surolia intervenes; three of them are now back home
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
Three arrests made following illegal rave at a nature reserve in Leeds
Around 200 people attended the illegal rave on Monday night
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
New survey says 82% of festival goers are comfortable returning to music events
More than 110,000 people were surveyed
GHADC staff file contempt notice in HC
SHILLONG: The Non-Gazette Employees’ Association of the Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC) on Tuesday filed a contempt case against the Chief Executive Member and the Secretary of the Council in the High Court of Meghalaya for non-payment
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
Johnny Depp completes painting after 14 years amid lockdown
Actor Johnny Depp has finally completed a wine bottle painting that he had started 14 years ago.Depp took to Instagram, where he shared a photograph of his artwork, which he started in 2006.He captioned: "It's odd, the things that we once gave such p
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
Most migrant workers in state back on jobs: CM
SHILLONG: Chief Minister Conrad Sangma on Tuesday claimed that a majority of migrant workers stranded in the state due to the COVID-19 lockdown have now been engaged in construction activities as permitted by the government.Speaking to media pe
SAI resumes sports activities in Delhi
New Delhi: The Sports Authority of India (SAI) on Tuesday started activities in two out of its five stadiums in the national capital after the central government green lighted resumption of outdoor sports in a phased manner.According to a SAI stateme
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
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
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
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
MLAs slam KHADC move to levy transit fee
SHILLONG: Four Congress MLAs - HM Shangpliang, PT Sawkmie, George Lyngdoh and Kimfa Marbaniang - have shot off a letter to the chief minister lamenting the decision of the Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council (KHADC) to levy a transit fee of Rs 45
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
COVID-19 likely to deepen salary crisis in GHADC
TURA: With the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic crisis in the state, agony of the employees of the Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC) who are yet to be paid their pending dues for over 24 months, is likely to get compounded as there is no certa
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
US company trials vaccine candidate in Aus
Canberra: A US biotechnology company began injecting a coronavirus vaccine candidate into people in Australia on Tuesday with hopes of releasing a proven vaccine this year.Novavax will inject 131 volunteers in the first phase of the trial testing the
Assam cops capture check point in WKH
NONGSTOIN: Assam Police personnel allegedly chased away their Meghalaya Police counterparts posted at the check point at Salpara in West Khasi Hills district on Tuesday causing panic and fear among villagers of adjoining areas.According to witn
China’s openness to spot COVID-19 source lauded
Geneva: The World Health Organization (WHO) has said it appreciates China's openness to joint efforts by the international science community to identify the source of the virus, and that such a scientific mission should consist of "the right mix of s
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
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
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...
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...
Anger as white woman reports black birdwatcher in Central Park to police
NEW YORK, May 27 — A video of a white woman calling the police about a black birdwatcher in New York’s Central Park has gone viral, sparking anger about African Americans being falsely reported to cops. The clip, posted on Twitter and viewed 30 million times, was filmed by the man, Christian...
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.
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...
How Afrihost launched a winning lockdown campaign
Afrihost’s work-from-home campaign shows why it is so popular among consumers and its own employees.
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”.
Lockdown restrictions on SA Post Office relaxed
Acting Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies Jackson Mthembu has lessened the regulations that were imposed upon the Post Office.
The lockdown can hurt ISPs – Depending on the impact in the coming months
The ISP industry is one of the least impacted by the lockdown, but concerns remain over the long-term economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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.
MediaWorks staff to hear details of proposed redundancies
The radio arm of MediaWorks is meeting with staff today about proposed redundancies. On Monday it announced 130 jobs in its sales and radio...
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...
Site Of 007’s World Record Barrel Roll Celebrates 50th Anniversary
Millbrook Proving Ground celebrates 50th anniversary
Family tracks down long-lost brother in Canterbury
Canterbury man Phil Radford had no idea his life could be changed so much by just one Facebook message. Radford, 49, was adopted when he was five...
Arthritis company Promisia pivots into Chch aged care sector
Medical company Promisia Integrative hopes to turn its core business to the aged care sector and acquire three facilities in the North Island and...
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.
KidsFest gets the green light to go ahead in July
Planning for the popular annual Canterbury children's event KidsFest is under way, in spite of the challenges presented by the Covid-19 pandemic....
Family tracks down long-lost brother in Canterbury
Canterbury man Phil Radford had no idea his life could be changed so much by just one Facebook message. Radford, 49, was adopted when he was five...
Traffic delays expected this weekend due to motorway work
Motorists are being warned to expect delays this weekend due to road works around the Christchurch Southern Motorway. One lane of a new section of...
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...
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.
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...
Green Cabs in liquidation, jobs cut
Nation-wide taxi company Green Cabs has gone into liquidation, reportedly cutting 160 jobs. This story was first published by RNZ Palliser...
Work to demolish fire-damaged hotel starts this week
A Canterbury hotel that was completely gutted by fire on Christmas Eve is set to be demolished to make way for a new pub. Kirwee Tavern licensee...
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.
Friends take on $1000 Canterbury car rally to support charity
Josh Thompson and his friends will embark on a two-day, 1000km journey across Canterbury in September to raise at least $1000 for children’s mental...
Holiday deals hoping to encourage domestic tourism
Cut-price campervan deals are encouraging Kiwis to holiday at home - but hotels, motels and restaurants are not seeing much movement ahead of the...
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...
'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...
Work on new cell tower begins
Construction of a new non-notified Spark cellphone site has begun in rural Hawea to replace the existing cell site servicing the area. Spark...
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...
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...
'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...
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.
'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...
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...
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.
'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.
Ill-prepared tourist froze to death
Prathiba Yajaman-Puttappa was waiting in the carpark for her husband when she was asked by the others in his group if he had made it down from the...
Green Cabs in liquidation, jobs cut
Taxi company Green Cabs has gone into liquidation, reportedly cutting 160 jobs. This story was first published by RNZ Palliser Insolvency's Heath...
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."
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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'
Top Army commanders meet amid China's Ladakh offensive
Top Army commanders meet amid China's Ladakh offensive. The main focus will be on the situation in eastern Ladakh where Indian and Chinese troops are locked in an eyeball-to-eyeball face-off in sensitive areas like Pangong Tso, Galwan Valley, Demchok and Daulat Beg Oldie
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).
What the papers say – May 27
Reports of a Tory revolt over the Dominic Cummings saga feature prominently on the nation’s front pages.
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.
'China must know Indians are no pushovers'
'China must know Indians are no pushovers'. 'We will not accept these misadventures by the Chinese.'
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.
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.
'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.'
Sessions goes after Tuberville's coaching record in challenging him to debate
Former Attorney General Jeff Sessions challenged Tommy Tuberville, his opponent for the Alabama Republican Senate nomination, to a series of five debates as the two hammer each other in an
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.
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.
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...
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.
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.
'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.'
Animal welfare: New food label proposed to 'guarantee transparency’ in pig breeding
A new animal welfare label has been developed in Italy to boost ‘clarity’ in pig husbandry for meat products.
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.
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.
Good Works: Tencent and Universal Team Up on Charity PPE Distribution
In early April, several days after Tencent Holdings closed its deal to buy a 10 percent stake in Universal Music Group along with a consortium of investors, Tencent Chief Strategy Officer James Mitchell called Universal Executive Vice President of Communications Will Tanous with an idea.
Ultra Music Fest Hit With a Class Action Over Refusal to Issue Ticket Refunds
Two Florida residents are suing Ultra Music Festival for refusing to give refunds for their 2020 cancelled electronic music festival.
Sony/ATV Promotes Peter Brodsky to General Counsel, EVP Business Affairs
Sony/ATV Music Publishing has promoted Peter Brodsky to general counsel to compliment his longtime role as executive vp, business affairs at the Sony Music company.
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.
‘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.
Administrators deny South African Airways set to start flying
JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) – Administrators for state-owned South African Airways (SAA) said on Wednesday the airline is not aiming to resume domestic flights from mid-June, rejecting a statement from the airline a day earlier.
Alan Jackson Launches His First-Ever 'Small Town Drive-In' Concerts
Alan Jackson plans to hit the road next month in Alabama, but his fans can only meet him out there if they stay in their cars.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Electric motorbike gives Zimbabwean rural women path out of poverty
WEDZA, Zimbabwe, (Reuters) – In the rural Zimbabwe district of Wedza, a new electric-powered motorcycle is helping bring income to poor women and easing the burden of looking after families.
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.
Harare man jailed for conning Singaporean investor
A 38-year-old Harare man has been jailed an effective 7 years for conning a Singaporean investor in a USD$500 000 business venture.
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.
US toll of new virus deaths under 700 for third day straight
The overall death toll is now 98,875.
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.
Uganda approves return of citizens stranded abroad over Covid-19
Ugandans trapped in 66 countries can return home at their own cost.
South Africa to let places of worship reopen from June
They will be limited to 50 people.
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.
Covid-19: Kenya cases jump to 1,471 as 123 test positive
This is so far the highest daily increase in the country.
Brazil leads in daily coronavirus deaths for fifth straight day
Country has emerged as a new epicentre in the coronavirus pandemic.
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.
From Kabuga’s trial, we must learn how to prevent another genocide
Felicien Kabuga’s trial will be a lesson in history.
All the Musicians Who Have Spoken Out About Having Coronavirus
With the confirmed cases of the coronavirus in the United States rising each day, musicians aren't staying quiet about their diagnoses. Here's what they're saying.
Zimbabwe police charge activists, journalists with violating Covid-19 rules
The three women were reportedly abducted while in police custody.
Trump, Biden turn to Snapchat in presidential campaign
The photo-sending app boasts 229 million users.
Administrators rule out mid-June return for SAA flights
Without approval of practitioners, SAA announced its planes would be back in the skies.
Burundi opposition to contest ruling party's election win
CNL officials preparing appeals, says a party lawmaker.
Boeing Job Cuts to Start Hitting Seattle-Area Workers This Week
Boeing Co. is poised to unveil deep job cuts to its Seattle-area engineering ranks this week as the planemaker shrinks its workforce to cut costs amid the sharpest contraction in aviation history.
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.
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: 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.
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.
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.
875 Commit Suicide During Lockdown In Nepal
The country has been under lockdown to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus disease, since March 24.
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.
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.
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.
IGP Team Arrests Four Delta Journalists For Undisclosed Offence
As of the time of this report, the IGP detective team has not given any reason for the arrest and detention of the four journalists.
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.
Why Prices Of Basic Items Soar In Nigeria Despite Petrol Cost Reduction
While inter-state travel across the country has been banned by the federal government, vehicles carrying essential supplies, as well as essential personnel, retain unrestricted movement. Effiong said the reality on the ground tells a different story.
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.
Fed could adopt yield curve control
A report by Bloomberg's Liz McCormick and Craig Torres says the US Federal Reserve (Fed) may implement yield-curve control to cap yields on government
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
9 Interview Questions Successful Remote Workers Will Ace
This is what employers are looking for right now.
Twitter calls Trump tweets 'unsubstantiated' for the first time
Twitter labelled two Donald Trump tweets
Hong Kong police stamp out national anthem law protests
Hong Kong police cast a dragnet around the financial hub's legislature on Wednesday, firing pepper-ball rounds and arresting hundreds as they stamped down on protests against a bill banning insults to China's national anthem.
Can you guess who are the most pressured athletes in the World?
Just an observation. Is too much expected of the children of athletes? Michael Jordan’s sons both followed in his footsteps but neither managed to become basketball legends like their dad. Jeffery Jor...
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.
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.
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.
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.
‘Complete syllabus with online classes’
Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa has directed the Higher Education Department to complete the syllabus by conducting online classes.
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.
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.
Woman gang-raped by two men, but her ordeal doesn’t end there
A 27-year-old woman from Jharkhand was gang-raped by two men inside the labour shed in a factory in Kumbalgodu, where she was working.
Enter only if you test -ve
State Govt decides to do away with compulsory institutional quarantine from June 1 and allow only the uninfected to come in In an effort to prevent people with Covid-19 from entering the State, the go.
Home is where the accidents are
Surgeons are seeing almost 15 to 20 cases in a month as compared to just 1-2 freak accident cases previously While road traffic accidents drastically dropped during lockdown period, there was a spike .
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 .
Tribeca Film Institute Winds Down Operations, Will Close Completely in September
Tribeca leaders left open the possibility that TFI could rise again.
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
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.
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…
Bank of Canada urges stores to continue to accept cash
Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, consumers had been increasingly using forms of cashless payment such as credit and debit cards, e-transfers and their smartphones to pay for products.
Hand sanitiser dispensers for courts, police stations in St Elizabeth
BLACK RIVER, St Elizabeth — A three-week campaign to raise money and equipment rece...
Lockdown worth it, say four Duterte men
"Strict lockdown measures have succeeded in flattening the increase of COVID-19 cases." Four cabinet members, Presidential Legal Counsel Sal Panelo, Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez, Trade and Industry Secretary Ramon Lopez, and Labor Secretary Silvestro Bello, reacted to my May 13 column, “Now, it’s modified,” in which I said “the strictest lockdown in Asia has produced the worst wrong results.”
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.
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
Gucci, Saint Laurent seek radical redo of fashion calendars
SOAVE, Italy (AP) — Gucci and Saint Laurent are two of the highest-profile luxury f...
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...
Canada will accept incomplete study permit applications
Dear Mr Brown,I know that you recommended initiating my study permit...
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.
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.
Jamaica celebrates World Food Safety Day on June 7
JAMAICA will join the rest of the world on June 7 in the second staging of World Food Saf...
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...
US donates additional $44 million to Jamaica's COVID-19 response
The United States Government has committed an additional $44 million (U...
The Crown outlines its 'overwhelming' and 'cogent' evidence
The $400-million Manchester Municipal Corporation fraud trial ended on ...
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...
This day In History - May 27
Today is the 148th day of 2020. There are 218 days left in the year
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...
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.
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.
Steve Kerr, Skylar Diggins Blast Cops Over Death of Minnesota Man (TWEET)
Golden State Warriors Head Coach Steve Kerr made sure to voice his opinion about the death of a black man…
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.
CMU to miss report deadline due to auditing delay
OFFICIALS of the Caribbean Maritime University (CMU) were again put in the hot seat at th...
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.
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.
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), ...
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.
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.
U.S. House backs bill to pressure China over Uighur rights
U.S. House backs bill to pressure China over Uighur rights
Dow Busts Move Higher on Late Buying as Traders Bank on Financials to Shine
Dow Busts Move Higher on Late Buying as Traders Bank on Financials to Shine
Stocks - Dow Jumps as Financials Take Spotlight Amid Stumble in Tech
Stocks - Dow Jumps as Financials Take Spotlight Amid Stumble in Tech
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
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 ...
Republicans cast doubt on future of House bills passed by proxy
Republicans cast doubt on future of House bills passed by proxy
Pompeo says Hong Kong no longer warrants special pre-1997 treatment
Pompeo says Hong Kong no longer warrants special pre-1997 treatment
United reshuffles management as it prepares for uncertain recovery
United reshuffles management as it prepares for uncertain recovery
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
StockBeat: Banks Take up the Baton as Cyclical Rally Continues
StockBeat: Banks Take up the Baton as Cyclical Rally Continues
S&P 500, Dow Indices On Course For Best May Performance Since 2009; USD Lags
Forex Analysis by Ashraf Laidi covering: EUR/USD, AUD/USD, USD/CAD, S&P 500. Read Ashraf Laidi's latest article on Investing.com
World economic prospects darken, rebound delayed: Reuters poll
World economic prospects darken, rebound delayed: Reuters poll
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
Chart Of The Day: Gold Could Rally No Matter Which Way Stocks Go
Commodities Analysis by Investing.com (Pinchas Cohen/Investing.com) covering: XAU/USD, Gold Futures. Read Investing.com (Pinchas Cohen/Investing.com)'s latest article on Investing.com
Tech reboot in store for EU as plans recovery from crisis
Tech reboot in store for EU as plans recovery from crisis
Exclusive: Volkswagen in final talks to seal biggest M&A deals in China EV sector - sources
Exclusive: Volkswagen in final talks to seal biggest M&A deals in China EV sector - sources
Trump threatens social media shutdown over Twitter fact-check label
Trump threatens social media shutdown over Twitter fact-check label
'Mothership' office on horizon but don't write off London: Canary Wharf
'Mothership' office on horizon but don't write off London: Canary Wharf
Nationwide rolls out online mental health tools for staffers
Nationwide Building Society has built an online tool that helps employees who are experiencing mental health issues during the Covid-19 outbreak get access to support.
Misinformation About a Virus Can Be Deadly
Rejecting misinformation requires cognitive effort, and people can become "cognitive misers" who don't like to think.
With debt crunch looming, Sri Lanka needs help from its friends
With debt crunch looming, Sri Lanka needs help from its friends
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.
Asia Session: Regional Equities Mixed On Hong Kong Tension; Oil Consolidates
Market Overview Analysis by MarketPulse (Jeffrey Halley) covering: EUR/USD, GBP/USD, AUD/USD, USD/CAD. Read MarketPulse (Jeffrey Halley)'s latest article on Investing.com
As Schools Consider Reopening, Many Kids Say “No Thanks"
A lot of kids will struggle with returning to camps and school. The time is now to prepare and plan for this transition.
Domestic violence reports on the rise as COVID-19 keeps people at home, study shows
Researchers have found an increase in domestic violence reports in Los Angeles and Indianapolis since the stay-at-home restrictions were implemented in March.
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.
Biden Hopes To Announce VP Pick By August 1st
He says his selection committee has interviewed everyone on his shortlist.
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.
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.
Jump In Mortgage Refinancing Leads To Record-Breaking Loan Volume For Lenders
Low mortgage interest rates continue to fuel a surge in refinance activity amid the coronavirus pandemic, resulting in record-breaking loan volume for lenders.
Under Los Angeles Public School Reopening Plan, Students Must Wear Masks All Day
Students should attend on a staggered schedule that makes it possible to limit to 16 the number present in class at one time.
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."
Manhattan’s Marea Makes Its Way To The Hamptons
The $450 meal kits serves four.
‘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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
72% Of U.S. Voters Believe President Trump Should Wear A Face Mask When Around Others: Poll
Pressure has grown around Trump over his continued decision not to wear a face mask.
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.
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.
The “Yeah, Sure” Theory Of Business Success: Entrepreneurship After COVID.
We can emerge from the Coronavirus economic bust stronger than ever if we follow the lead of those who entered the current economy with eyes wide open.
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.
7 Ways Credit Cards Can Help Grow Your Business
A business credit card isn’t just something you need to help separate your personal and company expenditures. When used properly, credit cards are tools that can help you build your business and, more importantly, improve your bottom line.
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.”
Who Wins And Who Loses In The Office Of The Future?
Office space may be less in demand. Likely a hybrid workspace will develop. Some employees will work from home, others in the office. There will be team meetings in physical space, certainly, but lots of team collaboration will be done virtually.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
LeBron Speaking Out On Deaths Of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery See Him Stand Up Where Michael Jordan Would Not
Thank goodness, when it comes to social injustice, LeBron James is the anti-Michael Jordan, especially in times like these. We need high-profile athletes with guts, and Jordan lacked them when he wasn't dribbling.
Coronavirus Has Now Killed 100,000 Americans
More Americans have died in the pandemic than in the Vietnam and Korean wars.
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.
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.
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.
Startling Figures Reveal Extent Of Government Support For Beleaguered Economy
Figures from the government confirm it is backing loans and other support mechanisms worth tens of billions to the UK economy
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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."
Research Firm: Market’s Risk Is Phenomenally High, 2nd Dive Likely
Equity Risk Science, a big-data analytics firm, created a risk measure that says the current market is still very risky and likely to take another big dive, due to the high debt levels of many large companies.
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.
Stocks Cut Gains, Dow Up 200 Points As Tech Shares Slide
The Dow broke above 25,000.
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.
Dow Closes Above 25,000 For First Time Since March
The S&P also broke above 3,000, its best close since March.
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.
Gatsby, Website-Building Startup Backed By Index Ventures, Raises $28 Million
Gatsby, a website development startup aiming to rival companies from Squarespace to Google is now valued more than $200 million after a funding round led by Index Ventures.
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.
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.
2020 Has Been Difficult For The Black Community. Discrimination At Work Only Adds Insult To Injury
Factors such as the global pandemic and its devastating impact on blacks, the deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and Ahmaud Arbery, and ongoing experiences with discrimination and antiblack racism in the workforce can contribute to racial battle fatigue (RBF), which has detrimental mental hea...
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.
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.
Bitcoin Exchange Bitbuy Partners With Knox Security To Offer Full Deposit Insurance
Canadian exchange Bitbuy has partnered with the Montreal-based Knox security firm to offer its clients comprehensive insurance on their cryptocurrency deposits.
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.
After 63 days, 2 premier stadiums in New Delhi reopen for SAI trainees
More sports News: The gates of the city’s two most prominent stadiums, Jawaharlal Nehru and Major Dhyan Chand Stadium, were thrown open on Tuesday after 63 days. Only a
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.
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."
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
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
Is It Time To Reconsider Judges' Role As Members Of The American Law Institute?
A shift in focus in its Restatements toward law reform and a decision to lobby state legislatures could imperil judges' involvement with the venerable ALI.
What the papers say – May 27
Reports of a Tory revolt over the Dominic Cummings saga feature prominently on the nation’s front pages.
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.
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.
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
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.
Adelaide preschool operator issued $23,000 fine for exploiting workers for financial gain
The operator of two Adelaide Montessori preschools has been issued with a $23,000 fine after she was found to have “exploited workers for financial and business gain” the ABC has reported.
How Sarahi Espinoza Salamanca Turned An Idea To Help Families Pay Rent During COVID-19 Into A $1 Million Fund
The #FirstOfTheMonth Fund was started with a $1 million goal in mind, which would help close the financial rent gap for close to 150 families, and would see the disbursement of funds to those families in need within 48 hours of qualifying for the aid.
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
KP residents protest as cops nix vehicle use
Denizens banned from vehicles for shopping, domestic help; ask why PMC relaxations are different for them
Two murders reported from city over 12 hrs
Eight, including four minors, arrested for killing an entrepreneur; in the second case, accused is unknown
RBNZ says the banks have $40 billion of loans on commercial property with $5 billion of that in development projects
RBNZ says the banks have $40 billion of loans on commercial property with $5 billion of that in development projects
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
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
B.C. reports no COVID-19 deaths, 11 new cases as restart enters second week
VICTORIA - British Columbia didn't report any new deaths from COVID-19 on Tuesday, but there have been 11 additional cases of the virus."I'm extremely pleas
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
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
UBS to set up fintech venture fund to speed up its digitisation
UBS is looking to invest “hundreds of millions” of its own money in “dozens” of fintechs, in a move to finance start-ups which are disrupting the banking industry.
Ask the expert: how can I improve my success rate creating partnerships?
In this fortnightly column, Ask The Expert, we aim to provide readers with practical advice on how to grow their businesses.
Connect First Credit Union appoints former ATB exec as new COO
Canada’s Connect First Credit Union has announced the appointment of Wellington Holbrook as its chief operating officer.
Working from home will kill CBDs. And that’s a good thing
Robert Gottliebsen has warned that the shift to working from home (WFH) could suck the life out of Australia’s CBDs.
Armored Warfare 0.32 is finally available, but is it enough to push the game forward?
Unfortunately for those who don't want to use cash, the new update only includes premium content for the upcoming Battle Path missions and various (apparently) minor tweaks and fixes, such as performance optimizations, spotting system changes, harsher penalties for deserters, various interface improvements, and so on.
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.
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.
Horoscope Today: Astrological prediction for May 27, what’s in store for Taurus, Leo, Virgo, Scorpio and other zodiac signs
Horoscope Today: Are the stars lined up in your favour? Find out the astrological prediction for Taurus, Leo, Virgo, Scorpio and other zodiac signs for May 27.
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.
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
Azam named top African Brand
Azam was on Sunday named one of the most admired African brands.The Azam non-cyclical consumer segment emerged as one of Most Admired African Brands (prompted) in this year’s Brand Africa.
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
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
Useless Machine For An Existential Quandary
There’s no project that dives into existential quandaries more than a useless machine, as they can truly illustrate the futility of existence by turning themselves off once they have been pow…
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
The Case for Liberal Arts Education in a Time of Crisis
Small, private colleges teach students how to be not only workers but civically engaged citizens of the world.
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.
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.
What the papers say – May 27
Reports of a Tory revolt over the Dominic Cummings saga feature prominently on the nation’s front pages.
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.
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.
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."
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
Ghislaine Maxwell Basically Vanished After The Events Of Netflix's Jeffrey Epstein Doc
Several of the women featured in Netflix's new docuseries, Jeffrey Epstein: Filthy Rich, recall meeting Epstein's longtime girlfriend Ghislaine Maxwell, alleging that she was a key figure in the sex trafficking ring he was accused of running and…
‘We dried our tears’: Addressing the toll on children of Northeast Nigeria’s conflict
Nigeria must address its failures to an entire generation of children in a region devastated by Boko Haram atrocities and gross violations by the military
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.
Two veterans with different wounds find single purpose: new documentary series
U.S. Army veteran Jose Martinez's injuries are visible, former U.S. Navy medic Joe Jackson's are not and they need each other. They're among a group of wounded warriors on the frontlines of a suicide crisis in the veteran community.
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…
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.
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.
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
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
UConn senior accused of killing two men was looking for young woman
The University of Connecticut senior accused of killing two men and injuring another was looking for a young woman he knew as he carried out his murderous spree, according to the wife of one of his
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 […]
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 […]
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.”
How Brian Cashman has ruled the Yankees for so long
Brian Cashman has always made it easy to underestimate him, if that was your inclination. He has always looked like a history teacher. He has always had a self-deprecating air about him. He has never
Design Firm Creates Futuristic Protective Suits For Concerts After COVID-19 Era
The futuristic suits aim to provide a “solution for bringing people together safety.”
Coronavirus misinformation needs researchers to respond
Researchers must be transparent and acknowledge what is known and what isn’t.
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.
Notable decrease in Covid-19 cases across mental health facilities
Data gathered by the Mental Health Commission has shown a notable decrease in the total number of suspected and confirmed cases of Covid-19 across the 181 mental health services it has been monitoring...
Radiocarbon reboot and a boost for virtual scientific conferences
The latest science news, in brief.
Sewage testing ordered in Queensland after 30-year-old's COVID-19 death
Another Queenslander has died of COVID-19, taking the state’s toll to seven.
Planning for full reopening of churches and possible early resumption of Mass
Thoughts?
Privacy fears as China expands use of monitoring tech beyond COVID-19
Authorities look to continue use personal QR codes that give individuals a green, yellow or red rating based on a number of criteria.
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.
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
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.
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
Education Department IT manager directed $14m of work to his own company
A former 'go-to guy' for the Education Department misused his position for more than a decade but will not face criminal charges, IBAC says.
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
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.
G20 finance projects give $77 bn a year to fossil fuels: watchdog
Rich nations have used banks and development programmes to funnel at least $77 billion in each of the last three years to oil and gas projects .
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.
52 bats drop dead in 60 mins, scare Uttar Pradesh town
When Pankaj Shahi, owner of a mango orchard in Belghat area, saw a few bats lying dead in a nearby orchard on Tuesday
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.
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
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.
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.
445 domestic flights carrying 62,641 passengers operated on Tuesday: Aviation Minister
A total of 445 domestic flights, carrying 62,641 passengers, were operated on Tuesday
GHMC collects Rs 331 cr property tax so far
Despite the State government extending a five per cent rebate on property tax to all structures, including commercial buildings
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,
Teaching people to fish
What’s in a number? For some, it means a lot. For others, it reveals nothing. The reality, however, lies somewhere in between.
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.
Bharti Telecom sells 2.75% stake in Airtel
Bharti Telecom has sold 2.75 percent stake in Airtel to institutional investors in the secondary market, raising over Rs 8,433 crore
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.
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.
‘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.
Eight held for gambling in Hyderabad
Eight persons who were gambling at a garage in Kalapather were caught by the Commissioner's Task Force (South) following a raid
Gofrugal helping small retailers go digital
As the country came to a shutdown due to Covid-19, neighbourhood stores have emerged true heroes by being there for customers
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.
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.
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.
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
Cinematographer booked for cheating in Hyderabad
Tollywood character artiste Sai Sudha Reddy has lodged a complaint against cinematographer Shyam K Naidu at the SR Nagar police station alleging that he cheated her on the pretext of marrying her.
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
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
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.
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.
Nine held for trading spurious cotton seeds in Mancherial
Sleuths of Ramagundam Commissionerate’s Task Force arrested nine persons belonging to four gangs for allegedly trading in spurious cotton seeds.
Hyderabad-based firm develops Favipiravir bulk drug
Hyderabad-based Raghava Life Sciences (RLS) said it has developed Favipiravir bulk drug (active pharmaceutical ingredient).
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.
Woman falls into open well, dies in Mahabubabad
A woman labourer died when she fell into a well following a landslide during the construction of a concrete wall for an open well
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.
5 more test positive for COVID-19 in Meghalaya
Five more persons tested positive for COVID-19 in Meghalaya, taking the total number of active cases in the state to seven, Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma said on Wednesday.
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.
‘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
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
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
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
The Irish Times view on: The EPA bathing report
Ireland in position to get massive post-Covid boost with proper water supplies in place
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
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.
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’
Government ‘missed opportunity’ not saving company tax windfalls, Ifac says
Budgetary watchdog says Republic ‘could have been running a much bigger surplus’ in recent years
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.
Rugby players taking the opportunity to focus on long game
Pandemic has given them breathing space to focus on possible options after retirement
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
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.
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.
Rugby players taking opportunity to focus on long game
Pandemic has given them breathing space to focus on possible options after retirement
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.
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.
$5,250 in fines for DIY plumbing
News from Plumbers Gasfitters and Drainlayers Board Property owners are again being warned not to fall into the trap of using unlicensed people to conduct restricted sanitary plumbing work on renovation projects.
Urban Art’s City of Sculpture exhibition goes live on Lambton Quay
Press Release – Urban Art Foundation
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.
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.
City Council told its estimates for strengthening the Library are ‘ludicrous … not acceptable’
Wellington.Scoop Wellington structural engineer Adam Thornton today challenged the estimates from the Wellington City Council for strengthening the Central Library. He said the strengthening costs were not acceptable and the work could be done for much less.
Grants diversified for community and creative groups during lockdown
News from WCC Community and creative groups have had to adapt and diversify during Covid-19, which was reflected in the applications for funding approved by Wellington City Council this week.
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.
Woman killed – hit by train at Tawa level crossing
Wellington.Scoop A woman has died after she was hit by a train at a level crossing near the intersection of Hinau Street and McClellan Street in Tawa.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Family homeless after shack fire
CHARLOTTE NAMBADJAA FAMILY in Windhoek is pleading for help from good Samaritans after their shack house was destroyed in a fire on Monday.
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.
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
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.
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.
Alcohol ban fines hit N$100k
THE police have dished out fines of close to N$100 000 to people who contravened the alcohol ban between 5 and 25 May.
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.
Walvis councillor orders businesses' closure
WALVIS Bay urban constituency councillor Knowledge Ipinge has ordered a transport company and a bank to close their premises at the town due to fears of the spread of the coronavirus.
Man shoots at ex-colleagues
A MAN allegedly opened fire on his former colleagues at Swakopmund and missed his targets before killing himself.
Report: Hurley accused Arizona State AD in booster scandal
Arizona State men's basketball coach Bobby Hurley sent an email to Ray Anderson last season alleging the Arizona State athletic director minimized sexual harassment allegations by the wives of three a
Idris Elba Shines Light On Africa
THE Africa Day benefit concert broadcast on Monday celebrated the 57th anniversary of the occasion and offered a unique experience for music lovers across the continent.
Govt fails on buy local directive
NGHINOMENWA ERASTUS and LAZARUS AMUKESHETHE Agro-Marketing Trade Agency has challenged the government and its agencies to lead by example in implementing its directive to procure locally
First Fishrot case bail ruling due next week
FORMER Investec Asset Management Namibia client director Ricardo Gustavo, who is one of the six men charged in the Fishrot fishing quotas corruption case, is due to hear on 3 June if his application
US judge refuses again to block Nevada's mail-in primary
A federal judge has again rejected a conservative voting rights group’s bid to block the mail-in primary election now under way in Nevada as part of an effort to guard against spread of the coronaviru
Arizona sues Google over 'deceptive' location tracking
Google kept tabs on the whereabouts of its users even if they had turned off location tracking, an Arizona official alleged in a lawsuit filed Wednesday.
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.
Criticism doesn't alter Sabres GM's plan to build with youth
Jason Botterill is very much aware of the criticism he’s attracted overseeing a Buffalo Sabres team that extended its playoff drought to nine years by failing to even qualify for the NHL’s expanded 24
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.
Analysis: NFL blew it with pass interference reviews rule
Remember back to the NFC championship game in the 2018 season. Deep in the fourth quarter at the Superdome.
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.
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
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
D.C. to reopen golf courses, tennis courts Friday
Golf courses, tennis courts and tracks in the District will be allowed to open Friday as part of its first phase of reopening. But contact sports like basketball, football and soccer will remain off-l
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
Los Angeles County reopens in-person shopping, worship
California moved to further relax its coronavirus restrictions and help the battered economy on Tuesday by permitting barbershops and hair salons to reopen while Los Angeles County, moving more cautio
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
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.
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.
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
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
Nissan-Renault alliance to share more parts, technology
The auto alliance of Nissan and Renault said Wednesday it will be sharing more vehicle parts, technology and models to save costs as the industry struggles to survive the coronavirus pandemic.
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
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
The spread of America's self-inflicted debt crisis
The COVID-19 shutdown has left the country on the cusp of a self-inflicted economic collapse not seen since the Great Depression.
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.
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
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.
Portsmouth teacher named state Teacher of the Year
A third-grade teacher and coach at a Portsmouth elementary school has been named Rhode Island's teacher of the year.
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.
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
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.
Joe Biden's disturbing pattern of putting down minorities
Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden told an African-American talk show host last week:
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.
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
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
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.
University of California invested $68M in Hawaii telescope
The University of California system has invested more than $68 million in the Thirty Meter Telescope project in Hawaii, a report said.
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
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
Texas Fishing Report
The weekly fishing report as compiled for the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for May 27 and also available on the internet at https://tpwd.texas.gov/fishboat/fish/recreational/fishreport.phtml:
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
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
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.
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.
Virus outbreak at unnamed business could disrupt reopening
Multnomah County said Wednesday that it hopes to begin reopening in about two weeks, but a mysterious coronavirus outbreak could hinder those plans.
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
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.
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
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
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.
Company completes 1st overland fiber-optic cable from Alaska
An Alaska company has completed construction of the first overland fiber-optic cable connecting the state to the continental U.S.
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
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.
Protesters stop LA freeway traffic, smash patrol car windows
Hundreds of people protesting the death of a black man in Minneapolis police custody blocked a Los Angeles freeway and shattered windows of California Highway Patrol cruisers on Wednesday.
Governor says Texas Panhandle hot spot has 'turned a corner'
Republican Gov. Greg Abbott said Wednesday that the Texas Panhandle has “turned a corner
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.
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
Air India allows rescheduling for bookings between March 23 and May 31
The national carrier has informed that there will be no extra rescheduling charges applied for this…
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.
Air New Zealand opens domestic and regional lounges with limited services
The lounges will be operating “slightly differently to what people are used to”, said the carrier
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...
Air France agrees to cut many domestic flights
The CEO of Air France-KLM has announced substantial changes to the domestic network of Air France…
GoI lets 122 Kashmiri prisoners call home on Eid
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Wyndham welcomes 11 new-build US properties in first quarter
Over 25 new-build hotels were also signed over the same period, and another ten began construction…
JK receives 15 COVID-19 special flights
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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
Airline debt could rise to US$550 billion by year-end: IATA
IATA believes that the kind of financial support provided will influence the speed and strength of the airline industry recovery…
‘Schools at high altitude to be temporary relief centers’
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Omar tries to put house in order
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DC inspects ongoing dev projects at Baramulla
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Four pregnant women among 96 fresh cases in JK, tally rises to 1759
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Over 6500 new cases in India, death toll climbs to 4167
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Worldwide cases near 5.6 million; death toll nears 348,000
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NC condemns assault on senior cardiologist, seeks thorough probe into incident
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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
JKP asks policemen to facilitate COVID-19 workers
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Panel submits report to end decades-long seniority dispute of KAS officers
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Cracks surface in NC
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19 bodies of PIA crash victims forcibly taken away from morgue: Edhi Foundation
Faisal Edhi says relatives did not provide any proof or identification before taking away bodies
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
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
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
Are children visitation rights applied by JK courts: HC asks JKSLSA
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Sindh reports 699 new coronavirus cases taking total to 24,000
Province reports six new deaths to take provincial tally to 380
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
Cockpit voice recorder of PIA flight PK-8303 still missing: spokesman
PIA spokesman Abdullah Hafeez said that hectic efforts were being made to recover the voice recorder from the crash site
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
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
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
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?
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.
Angela Merkel’s chancellorship “runs and runs” as her ratings surge and lockdown is eased in Germany
Why, despite being at the height of her powers, the chancellor will probably not seek a fifth term. And I say goodbye to Berlin for the first time in months.
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?
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.
Leader: From tragedy to farce
The ultimate blame for the government’s failures lies not with Dominic Cummings but with Boris Johnson.
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.
“We weren’t prepared”: Grooming ring prosecutor Nazir Afzal on grief and state failings
The lawyer behind some of Britain’s most high-profile cases reflects on his most personal brush with government incompetence: the loss of his brother to Covid-19.
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.
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.
It's not a scam: Watch for stimulus debit cards in the mail
The Treasury Department has mailed nearly 4 million economic impact payments to Americans via a prepaid debit card.
Ghanaians urged to avail themselves to census
Mr Isaac Odoom, the Asikuma Odoben Brakwa District Chief Executive, has advised Ghanaians to endeavour to make themselves available for counting in this year’s population census.
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...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
'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.
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.
‘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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Ofankor murder: People were only interested in photos of the dead while I shouted for help – Friend claims
Friend of deceased tenant, Spark Benajmine, says people who witnessed the aftermath of the shooting resorted to taking pictures rather than helping take the body to the hospital.
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.
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.
GIS arrests notorious recruitment scammer
The Western Region Command of the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS)has arrested a 53-year-old Ghanaian residing in Takoradi, one Kojo Sakyi, for allegedly defrauding scores of unsuspecting youth under the pretext of securing them jobs within the Service.
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.
Fire guts parts of Tema community one market
Fire destroyed parts of one of Tema’s biggest market, the community one (1) market Tuesday evening.
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.
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.
TUC fights Trade Fair Company over ‘illegal’ mass layoffs
Leadership of the Public Services Workers’ Union, (PSWU) of the Trades Union Congress, (TUC) has locked horns with CEO for the Ghana Trade Fair Company, GTFC Dr Agnes Adu over what the Union terms “unconventional mass termination of appointments of some 23 staff of the Company.
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.
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.
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.
Ofankor landlord shot tenant 4 times, targeted his penis, chest - Police
The police has given a vivid account of how a shooting incident at Ofankor, a suburb of Accra, led to the unfortunate death of a tenant, saying he was shot 4 times by the landlord.
Landlords threaten health workers with ejection
Landlords at New Edubiase in the Adansi South District are threatening to eject health workers from their houses for fear of being infected with the deadly coronavirus.
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.
Abofu residents live in fear of imminent floods
Residents of Abofu, near Achimota in Accra, say they are living in fear of imminent floods as the Hydrological Services Department (HSD) has deferred to September, its intended rehabilitation of their stretch of the Odawa drain.
Residents of Kodjonya-Menekpo threaten bloodshed over grave
The siting of a grave close in Kodjonya-Menekpo, a community in the Lower Manya Krobo Municipality has created apprehension among community members as community members fear the burial of the deceased in the area could infect their hand dug wells and other sources of water.
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.
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: 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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
End of Teshie chieftaincy saga as Gbetsoolo joins Greater Accra Regional House of Chiefs
Gbetsoolo Nii Ashitey Akomfra III, Teshie Mantse has finally resumed his rightful place as a member of the Greater Accra Regional House of Chiefs.
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.
Official: Captain Smart leaves Adom FM
After numerous rumours of his exit, denials and barrage of insults hurled at individuals and online portals for ‘the false alarm’, Blessed Godsbrain Smart, popularly called Captain Smart has officially left Multimedia Group Limited (MGL).
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.
'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.
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.
Ofankor landlord remanded for murder
The Abeka District Court on Tuesday remanded into police custody Victor Stephen Nana Kankam, a 38-year-old businessman and landlord, for allegedly shooting and killing his tenant at Ofankor over rent.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Man jailed 10 years for impregnating co-tenant’s daughter
An Accra Circuit Court on Wednesday sentenced a 22-year-old unemployed to 10 years imprisonment in hard labour for impregnating a 15-year-old daughter of a co-tenant at Bubuashie in Accra.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Crowdfunding campaign launched to support family of Sanatan Deka; Aims to raise 30 lakhs through the campaign in 19 days
Sanatan Deka was lynched to death by Faizul Haque and friends for selling vegetables in a Muslim majority area near Guwahati during Ramzan.
Former champs John Force and Gary Scelzi to join WFO Radio Live shows this week
Sixteen-time NHRA Funny Car champion John Force will appear on WFO Radio Live, Thursday at 2 p.m. Eastern with host Joe Castello while former NHRA Top Fuel and Funny Car champion Gary Scelzi will take part in the WFO Radio Live Happy Hour show on Friday at 4 p.m. Eastern.
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.
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...
Watch: Duo Have The Perfect Response To Dundalk Lockdown Protest
A woman most famous for standing outside Google and the Four Courts was back at it again yesterday, this time standing on a beach in Dundalk, hosting a sparsely attend...
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
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
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...
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
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
An American Sports Website Has Made A 14 Minute Video About Keane vs McCarthy
Even to this day, something feels a bit weird hearing Americans talk about football, rugby, or even GAA. There's something in-built in us that has long since decided t...
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.
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.
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
‘Teen Mom OG’ Recap: Catelynn & Tyler Exclude Butch From Vaeda’s 1st Birthday Party
On the May 26 episode of 'Teen Mom OG', Catelynn and Tyler threw Vaeda a birthday party, but they excluded Butch from it.
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
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
Anger as white woman reports black birdwatcher in Central Park to police
'I'm going to tell them there's an African-American man threatening my life,' she tells the black man while appearing to dial 911
LIVE: Senate hearing on non-expiration of franchises
Watch the Senate hearing live on Rappler
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
Twitter fact-checks Trump tweet for the first time
US president responds by accusing micro-blogging site of stifling free speech
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.
Big Brother Australia announces massive twist for new season
It’s been six long years since Big Brother Australia graced our TV screens, but the wait for the show’s much-anticipated return is almost over. In just two weeks time, a whole new cast of housemates…
Two arrested after disabled man in wheelchair robbed at ATM
Two men have now been arrested over the alleged heartless robbery of a wheelchair-bound man at an ATM in Sydney’s CBD. The 42-year-old man, who suffers from spastic diplegia (paraplegia) cerebral…
Pop-up bike lanes proposed for Brisbane CBD
The proposal, detailed by Bicycling Queensland, was presented to the council and the state government.
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.
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
Guest workers add to rising number of corona cases in Uttar Pradesh, eastern states
Amidst the political 'tu-tu, mein-mein', the plight of the guest workers continues to trouble the conscience of the Indian nation.
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.
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.
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
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 ...
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.
Children's Day: Publishing firm celebrates five young authors
All is set for Wednesday’s online launch of five children's books as part of activities to celebrate this year's Children's Day. The books, titled ....
Media company Torstar to go private after sale to NordStar Capital in $52M deal
NordStar Capital LP, a private firm owned by businessmen Paul Rivett and Jordan Bitove, plans to take Torstar private
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.
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.
Inadequacies, lapses: SC seeks answers from Centre and states on migrants
The judges said “adequate transport arrangement, food and shelters are immediately to be provided by the Centre and State Governments free of cost”.
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.
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.
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.
Singapore Fortitude Budget: S$2b to create 100,000 jobs, traineeship, training opportunities
SINGAPORE, May 27 — The Singapore government will set aside about S$2 billion (RM6.12 billion) to create nearly 100,000 jobs, traineeships and training opportunities, as part of the Fortitude Budget announced by Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat yesterday. These will come under an SGUnited...
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...
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.
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.
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...
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.
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.
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
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.
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...
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...
Immigration recruitment: Ex-minister, fugitive businessman know fate tomorrow
Justice Nnamdi Dimgba of the Federal High Court, Abuja will decide on Thursday whether Patrick Abba Moro, Drexel Global Tech Limited ...
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...
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.
Spark chairman takes aim at govt intervention
Endless reviews, regulatory changes and government interventions into the energy space risk derailing Spark's track record of long-term stable returns, chairman Doug McTaggart told shareholders.
Key Senate Democrat withdraws support from House measure on web browsing data
Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) has pulled his support from an amendment aimed at blocking law enforcement from collecting web browsing history without a warrant after comments made by Rep. Adam Schiff
Japara flags major impairment,says conditions are tough
The aged care provider says so far it has no cases of COVID-19 with residents, but one staff member in a home contracted the virus. It has suspended its brownfield and greenfield development programs given the difficult outlook.
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.”
The book you need if you want to understand China right now
As China-US relations deteriorate, a new book argues Washington and its allies should engage with Beijing instead of provoking it.
NZ facing worst downturn in 160 years: central bank
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A new measure of how long investors see the COVID crisis lasting from quant legend Dan diBartolomeo neatly tells the story of growing optimism.
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.
NZD/USD remains on hunt for break above 0.62 after China Industrial Profits data
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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.
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.
AUD/JPY: Bears getting set for potential major sell-off
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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.
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
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…
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.
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.
Singer Sonu Nigam pokes fun at Indian Idol judge Neha Kakkar for emotional breakdown? The Kapil Sharma Show’s Krushna Abhishek and Bharti Singh had teased Bollywood singer for crying
Singer Sonu Nigam has made fun of Indian Idol judge Neha Kakkar for her frequent emotional breakdown while judging the singing reality show. This was days after The Kapil Sharma Show's Krushna Abhishek and Bharti Singh teased Bollywood singer
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, ...
With quarantine norms revised, Indian returnees must be refunded part of their advance by hotels: Centre
India News: NEW DELHI: Indian returnees from abroad who had paid hotels in advance for their 14-day quarantine stay but can now leave after seven days under revis.
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
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 ...
N.C. high school valedictorian, star athlete will begin college with associate’s degree
West Lincoln High School Class of 2020 valedictorian and star athlete Kelton Towery will begin his college career at North Carolina State University with an Associate in Science degree.
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.
Twitter fact-check marks Trump tweets for the first time
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The US President also accused Twitter of 'stifling free speech'.
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.
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.
Security tight as Hong Kong set to debate China national anthem bill
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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.
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
Number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Russia-occupied Crimea exceeds 500
Human rights activists say the figures may be underreported.
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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).
It’s increasingly clear our tough road ahead has no end in sight
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Few faces, more spaces as B.C. schools to reopen next week
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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
Malka Leifer: Rape-accused ex-principal fit for extradition to Australia
An Israeli judge says the suspect accused of 74 sex charges is fit to face extradition to Australia.
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. Latin America's largest country, which has emerged as a new epicenter in the coronavirus pandemic, has seen its daily death toll surge past
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Analysts are noting that Bitcoin's HTF outlook favors sellers, with one even noting that the crypto could soon be trading within the $5,000 region.
Surge of financial aid has HALO service ‘optimistic’ about short-term future
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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.
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.
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One victim of the pandemic might be the daily commute. Nowhere is that more apparent than in New York City, where inbound suburbanites are critical to the local economy.
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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.
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The one thing Arjun said he is thankful for is that his mother is staying with his younger brother.
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
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.
Fired Florida data scientist had been axed by FSU years ago for affair with student, report says
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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. . .
North Dublin lands with residential potential on sale for €450,000
Swords Road holding of 5.4 acre sits close to housing just off M1
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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A bystander captured video of a security guard at a Ralphs in San Bernardino drawing a gun on a shopper who was refusing to leave the store.
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Usain Bolt ran the 100 meters in 9.58 seconds. Dr. Vikas Saini recently put on 10 socks in an official time of 9.23.
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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.
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.
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.
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Three men were caught during an alleged burglary in Garran on Wednesday morning.
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President Donald Trump called on House Republicans to reject pending legislation that would renew a set of domestic surveillance powers that lapsed two...
ANU cops $225 million financial hit due to coronavirus crisis
The Australian National University will look to find $100 million in savings this year.
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
Chicago sees deadliest Memorial day in years
10 people shot dead and 32 severely injured
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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
‘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
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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.
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
SCO Summit, Scheduled for 22-23 July in St. Petersburg, Postponed, Source Says
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Risk of infection remains and its spread cannot be contained but one has to learn to live in a new environment.
Recruitment resumes at Kainos as Belfast IT firm reassesses the scale of new HQ
RECRUITMENT has resumed at IT services firm Kainos, its chief executive has said.
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.
Co Tyrone mother (21) who tried to take own life speaks out about mental health
A young Co Tyrone mother has spoken out about her mental health struggles in a bid to break down stigmas and help others.
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.
Man charged with murder following discovery of body in north Belfast
A 34-year-old man has been charged with murder following the discovery of a body in north Belfast.
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.
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".
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.
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.
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.
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
German Company Combines Wind, Wave, & Solar Power In One System
Go big or go home. That seems to be the motto of SINN Power of Germany. Founded in 2014 by Phillip Sinn, the company's primary focus is
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
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.
Bihar, UP outperform most states, Maharashtra tops with 15.26 lakh MSME registrations
As per data compiled by the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), Bihar ranked number 3 in MSME registration leaving behind the most populous state of Uttar Pradesh and the industrial states of Gujarat and Karnataka
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.
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.
Disney, CBS sued for 'rampant' sexual harassment on 'Criminal Minds' set
California sues Disney and CBS for allegedly covering up 14 years of sexual harassment against male crew members on the set of cop series 'Criminal Minds'
Drew Dixon: 5 Things To Know About Former Def Jam Exec Featured In HBO Max Doc ‘On The Record’
Drew Dixon, a Russell Simmons sexual assault accuser, shares her story in the HBO Max doc, 'On The Record.' Here's what you need to know.
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.
Hong Kong police stamp out national anthem law protests
(UPDATED) In a statement police say they 'respect the right of residents to express their views peacefully, but it must be carried out legally'
Ex-Collingwood club doctor banned for giving opioids to patient he had sex with
A sports doctor who worked for AFL clubs including Collingwood has been banned for five years after prescribing opioids to a patient he was in a sexual relationship with, who later overdosed.
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.
Cash payments declining as contactless methods become the norm - experts
COVID-19 has accelerated the shift away from cash.
Oyetola commiserates with aide over wife’s death - The Nation Nigeria
Osun State Governor Adegboyega Oyetola has commiserated with his media aide, Niyi Oyetola, over the death of his wife, Haleemat....
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.
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
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
Hong Kong's future as China's gateway to the West is under threat
China plans to enact new security laws for Hong Kong this week, despite threats from the US that could wreck Hong Kong's status as a global financial and trade centre.
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.
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....
More clusters of a rare condition are popping up in children across Canada
Doctors across Canada and the United States are finding new clusters of a rare and unusual inflammatory condition in children that could be somehow linked to COVID-19.
Tristan Thompson – Experts Say That A Paternity Test Would Be Almost Impossible To Be Tampered With Despite What Supposed Baby Moma Claims!
As you might have heard, Tristan Thompson has decided to sue a woman who insists that he is the father of her child even though they have already
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.
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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
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.
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.
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.
China expands scope of Hong Kong security legislation
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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...
SAI resumes sports activities in Delhi’s Jawaharlal Nehru and National stadiums
According to a SAI statement, sporting activities have resumed at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium from Tuesd