Branson’s Virgin Orbit fails on first rocket launch attempt

The inaugural launch had appeared to be going well until moments after the rocket was dropped from beneath the left wing of the jumbo jet dubbed Cosmic Girl.

Virgin Orbit fails on 1st rocket launch attempt

The inaugural launch had appeared to be going well until moments after the rocket was dropped from beneath the left wing of the jumbo jet dubbed Cosmic Girl.

Branson's Virgin Orbit fails in attempted rocket launch from 747

Billionaire Richard Branson’s Virgin Orbit said a crucial test of its two-stage, orbital rocket system, designed to rival that of Elon Musk’s SpaceX for satellite launches, ended the mission shortly after releasing the rocket from the plane.

Branson’s Virgin Orbit Fails in Attempted Rocket Launch From 747

Billionaire Richard Branson’s Virgin Orbit said a crucial test of its two-stage, orbital rocket system, designed to rival that of Elon Musk’s SpaceX for satellite launches, ended the mission shortly after releasing the rocket from the plane.

Branson's Virgin Orbit fails to launch rocket from 747

A crucial test of its two-stage, orbital rocket system, designed to rival that of Elon Musk's SpaceX for satellite launches, ended the mission shortly after releasing the rocket from the plane.

After 9 Years Abroad, Astronaut Launches Are Back In the U.S.A.

The blastoff this week on a SpaceX rocket—the first ever private launch—could be a big step toward commercial space travel.

After 9 Years Abroad, Astronaut Launches Are Back in the U.S.A.

The blastoff this week on a SpaceX rocket—the first ever private launch—could be a big step toward commercial space travel.

Nasa SpaceX launch: What's the mission plan?

These are the key phases in the first crew mission to go to orbit from the US in nine years.

Branson's Virgin Orbit launch bid fails

"We've confirmed a clean release from the aircraft. However, the mission terminated shortly into the flight," Virgin Orbit said.

Branson's Virgin Orbit launch bid fails

"We've confirmed a clean release from the aircraft. However, the mission terminated shortly into the flight," Virgin Orbit said.

Branson's Virgin Orbit fails on first rocket launch attempt

LOS ANGELES — Richard Branson’s Virgin Orbit failed Monday on its first attempt to launch a test satellite into space aboard a rocket carried aloft by a Boeing 747 and released over the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Southern California.

First test of Virgin Orbit rocket fails to accomplish goal

The first test launch of a rocket that is released from a jumbo jet at 35,000 feet and then propels itself into orbit to deploy a satellite failed on Monday, the Virgin Orbit company said.

First test launch of Virgin Orbit rocket fails

US News: The first test launch of a rocket that is released from a jumbo jet at 35,000 feet and then propels itself into orbit to deploy a satellite failed on

Virgin Orbit loses its first rocket shortly after engine ignition

“An anomaly then occurred early in first stage flight.”

Branson's Virgin Orbit rocket fails on first launch attempt

The first test launch of a rocket that is released from a jumbo jet at 35,000 feet and then propels itself into orbit to deploy a satellite failed on Monday, the Virgin Orbit company said.

Coronavirus: California opens places of worship, in-store retail

Churches, synagogues, and mosques can reopen at 25% occupancy

California opens places of worship, in-store retail businesses -health officials

California retail with in-store shopping and places of worship that were closed under one of the most restrictive coronavirus containment rules in the United States may now open, health authorities announced on Monday.

California reopens churches 3 days after Trump threatened to 'override' states

The governor gave California churches the green light to reopen, three days after the president threatened to "override" states that continued to block in-person religious services due to the pandemic.

California to allow places of worship to reopen, in-store retail shopping to resume

California will allow houses of worship to open for in-person services at reduced capacity and let retailers open for in-store shopping, state officials announced Monday.

California Reopens In-Store Retail Shopping as COVID-19 Restrictions Loosen

Individual counties' public health departments have the final say on whether the change can be implemented in their areas.

DOJ urges Nevada to reconsider church social-distancing orders, 'unequal treatment'

EXCLUSIVE: The Justice Department is urging Nevada to reconsider its flat ban on religious gatherings of 10 or more people. 

Sisolak to discuss next phase of Nevada’s reopening plan

Gov. Steve Sisolak will discuss the next phase of Nevada’s reopening at a news conference Tuesday evening, according to the governor’s office.

California issues guidelines for church reopenings

LOS ANGELES — Religious services in California will look much different under rules unveiled Monday that limit attendance to 100 people and recommend worshippers wear masks, limit singing and refrain from shaking hands or hugging.

California lays out pandemic rules for church reopenings

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Rabbi Shalom Rubanowitz looks forward to reopening his synagogue doors — if his congregation can balance the laws of God and California during the coronavirus pandemic....

Brazil surpasses U.S. in daily coronavirus death toll

Brazil daily coronavirus deaths were higher than fatalities in the United States for the first time over the last 24 hours, according to the country's Health Ministry. Brazil registered 807 deaths over the last 24 hours, whereas 620 died in the United States. Brazil has the second worst outbreak

Brazil surpasses U.S. in daily coronavirus death toll

SAO PAULO (Reuters) - Brazil daily coronavirus deaths were higher than fatalities in the United States for the first time over the last 24 hours, according to the country’s Health Ministry.

Trump bars travellers from Brazil

President Donald Trump on Sunday further limited travel from the world's coronavirus hotspots by denying entry to foreigners coming from Brazil, which is second to the US in the number of

Trump restricts travel from Brazil as its number of coronavirus cases spike

President Donald Trump's order, set to take effect Tuesday applies to noncitizens who were in Brazil within 14 days of trying to enter the US.

Brazilian president blames health minister, mayors, media for COVID-19 crisis

With Brazil emerging as one of the world's most infected countries, President Jair Bolsonaro is deflecting all responsibility for the coronavirus crisis, casting blame on mayors, governors, an outgoing health minister and the media.

In Bolsonaro’s Brazil, everyone else is to blame for coronavirus | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

RIO DE JANEIRO >> With Brazil emerging as one of the world’s most infected countries, President Jair Bolsonaro is deflecting all responsibility for the coronavirus crisis, casting blame on mayors, governors, an outgoing health minister and the media.

Bolsonaro’s populism is leading Brazil to disaster

If life were a morality tale, the COVID-19 antics would turn Brazilians against the populist president. But it's not that simple.

Brazil's Bolsonaro says he expects top court to end probe into his conduct over police

Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro expects the Supreme Court to find no wrongdoing and end an investigation into potential political interference in the federal police, according to a statement from the presidential palace on Monday. An allegation by former Justice Minister Sergio Moro, a popular anti-graft

Brazil's Bolsonaro says he expects top court to end probe into his conduct over police

SAO PAULO (Reuters) - Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro expects the Supreme Court to find no wrongdoing and end an investigation into potential political interference in the federal police, according to a statement from the presidential palace on Monday.

WHO pauses trial of hydroxychloroquine in COVID-19 patients due to safety concerns

The World Health Organisation has suspended testing the malaria drug hydroxychloroquine in COVID-19 patients due to safety concerns, WHO Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said on Monday.

WHO pauses trial of hydroxychloroquine in COVID-19 patients due to safety concerns

GENEVA (Reuters) - The World Health Organization has suspended testing the malaria drug hydroxychloroquine in COVID-19 patients due to safety concerns, WHO Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said on Monday.

COVID-19: WHO suspends trial of hydroxychloroquine over safety concerns

A clinical trial of hydroxychloroquine as a potential treatment for COVID-19 has been ’temporarily’ suspended by the World Health Organisation

WHO suspends chloroquine trial as possible cure for Covid-19

The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced that it has suspended the use of hydroxychloroquine in trial for the treatment of COVID-19. The drug trial was suspended on grounds of safety concern following a report

WHO halts study of Trump-touted hydroxychloroquine for Covid-19

The World Health Organization said Monday it had temporarily suspended clinical trials of hydroxychloroquine as a potential treatment for COVID-19 being carried out across a range of countries as a p…

WHO pauses clinical trials of hydroxychloriquine 'as a precaution'

A study in The Lancet had indicated that using the drug on Covid-19 patients could increase their chances of dying.

WHO warns of 'second peak' in areas where Covid-19 declining

GENEVA, May 26 — Countries where coronavirus infections are declining could still face an “immediate second peak” if they let up too soon on measures to halt the outbreak, the World Health Organisation said yesterday. The world is still in the middle of the first wave of the coronavirus...

WHO warns of ‘second peak’ in areas where COVID-19 declining

Countries where coronavirus infections are declining could still face an "immediate second peak" if they let up too soon on measures to halt the outbreak, the World Health Organisation said on Monday.

WHO warns of 'second peak' in areas where Covid-19 is declining

Says epidemics often come in waves, which means virus could come back later this year in places where first wave has subsided.

WHO warns of 'second peak' in areas where COVID-19 declining – media

Many European countries and U.S. states have taken steps in recent weeks to lift lockdown measures.

Toyota, Nissan and Honda gear up for Mexico reboot after COVID-19 lockdowns

MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Japanese automakers Toyota, Nissan and Honda said they are gradually restarting in Mexico as the nation’s automotive industry reboots in line with a broader economic reopening, despite still-high numbers of new coronavirus cases.

Volkswagen Mexico won't talk of restart while state decree in place

MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - German automaker Volkswagen (VOWG_p.DE) said on Monday it had satisfied federal requirements to resume production in Mexico but would not make announcements about renewing operations as long as a decree in the state of Puebla remains in effect.

Nissan and Renault shelve merger plans to repair their alliance - sources

Renault and Nissan have shelved plans to push towards the full merger former leader Carlos Ghosn craved and will instead fix their troubled alliance to try to recover from the coronavirus pandemic, five senior sources told Reuters.

Nissan and Renault shelve merger plans to repair their alliance, say sources

NEW YORK, May 26 — Renault and Nissan have shelved plans to push towards the full merger former leader Carlos Ghosn craved and will instead fix their troubled alliance to try to recover from the coronavirus pandemic, five senior sources told Reuters. Nissan has long resisted Renault’s proposals...

French carmaker Renault could close plants and cut jobs: union

French carmaker Renault could unveil job cuts and plants closures on Thursday as the company looks to save 2 billion euros (US$2.2 billion) in ...

Macron Set to Unveil Aid for Embattled French Auto Industry

French President Emmanuel Macron is set to announce measures to support the auto industry before other European governments, highlighting the crucial role the sector plays in the economy and how hard it has been hit by the coronavirus pandemic.

Arbery family lawyer: Feds looking into how case handled

ATLANTA — A lawyer for the family of Ahmaud Arbery said Monday that a federal prosecutor told the slain man’s mother federal officials are investigating potential misconduct by local officials who handled the case.

Ahmaud Arbery family's legal team says feds looking into how local law enforcement handled shooting

Federal officials are looking into how local law enforcement handled the February shooting of Ahmaud Arbery in Georgia, a federal prosecutor told the family, according to the relatives' attorneys.

FBI investigating Ahmaud Arbery shooting as possible hate crime, lawyer says

Attorney for family of black jogger shot by white men says federal authorities are looking into prosecutors and police in caseThe FBI is investigating the shooting of Ahmaud Arbery, a black jogger, by two white men as a possible hate crime, the Arbery family’s attorney said Monday, claiming that federal

Feds probing Ahmaud Arbery slaying, family lawyer says

The US Justice Department has launched an investigation into the shooting death of unarmed black jogger Ahmaud Arbery by two white men in Georgia, a lawyer for the victim’s family said

US DOJ probing Arbery slaying as possible hate crime, lawyers say

The United States Department of Justice is investigating the killing of Ahmaud Arbery, an unarmed Black man who was killed while jogging in a predominately White neighbourhood in the US state of Georgia, as a possible hate crime, US media reported on Monday, citing the lawyers representing the Arbery family. 

Montreal Impact return to training centre for individual outdoor workouts

MONTREAL - The Montreal Impact returned to their training centre Monday for their first individual outdoor practice sessions during the COVID-19 pandemic.Th

Montreal Impact resume individual outdoor workouts at training centre

MLS club’s players have been working out on their own since league suspended play on March 12

Soccer – on the bench

Sir, – I read with interest your report that the UK government has informed Premier League soccer clubs that their players must be allowed “to opt out of the stage-two training environment at any time, without any resulting discrimination not associated with the potential natural competitive impact resulting from any loss of training time” (“UK government says elite athletes must be allowed to opt out of contact training”, Sport, May 25th).

NHL plans move to small-group training as Phase 2 of return | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

TORONTO >> The NHL hopes to have players back in team facilities soon — with plenty of precautions.

NHL plans to open small-group workouts in June as Phase 2 of return

The NHL hopes to have players back in team facilities soon -- with plenty of precautions.

High tech fish transport system set up to ‘whoosh’ salmon past Big Bar landslide

Fish will spend roughly 20 seconds inside the system, moving at roughly 20 metres per second

Salmon expected to begin arriving soon at Fraser River landslide: DFO

VANCOUVER - Parts of a pneumatic fish pump dubbed the "salmon cannon" have arrived at the site of a massive landslide along British Columbia's Fraser River,

Salmon expected to begin arriving soon at Fraser River landslide: DFO

VANCOUVER — Parts of a pneumatic fish pump dubbed the "salmon cannon" have arrived at the site of a massive landslide along British Columbia's Fraser River, where Fisheries and Oceans Canada expects some salmon to begin arriving soon.

Parts of 'salmon cannon’ arrive soon at Fraser River landslide

Fish expected to come into a holding pond before they are boosted up river to their spawning grounds

Salmon expected to begin arriving soon at Fraser River landslide: DFO

VANCOUVER — Parts of a pneumatic fish pump dubbed the salmon cannon have arrived at the site of a massive landslide along British Columbia’s Fraser River, where Fisheries and Oceans Canada expects some salmon to begin arriving soon.

Salmon expected to begin arriving soon at Fraser River landslide: DFO

VANCOUVER — Parts of a pneumatic fish pump dubbed the salmon cannon have arrived at the site of a massive landslide along British Columbia’s Fraser River, where Fisheries and Oceans Canada expects some salmon to begin arriving soon.

Biden aims to move left without abandoning centrist roots

Calls for pragmatic centrism helped Joe Biden clinch the Democratic presidential nomination. But they left many of the party’s strongest liberals worried little progress would be made toward their sweeping goals.

Biden aims to move left without abandoning centrist roots

Calls for pragmatic centrism helped Joe Biden clinch the Democratic presidential nomination. But they left many of the party’s strongest liberals worried little progress would be made toward their sweeping goals.

Warren to host big-dollar fundraiser for Biden after swearing off such events during primary

Sen. Elizabeth Warren will host a high-dollar fundraiser for presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden despite distancing herself from such events while she ran for president.

Atlanta is home to 2 potential contenders for Biden’s VP

ATLANTA (AP) — Neither public rivals nor personal friends, Keisha Lance Bottoms and Stacey Abrams spent years climbing parallel ladders at Atlanta City Hall and the Georgia Capitol. They are...

‘Moderate’ Joe Biden has embraced hyper-liberalism and other commentary

2020 watch: Biden’s Hyper-Liberalism “The coronavirus outbreak and the resulting massive surge in unemployment have moved American political discourse to the left,” observes FiveThirtyEight’s

'Tequila fairy' lifts spirits of Kansas workers who lost jobs due to COVID-19 pandemic

A Kansas man is making special doorstep deliveries of tequila to those who have lost their jobs during this pandemic.

'Tequila fairy' lifts spirits of Kansas workers who lost jobs due to COVID-19 pandemic

TEQUILA FAIRY: A man in Kansas is lifting the spirits of those who have lost their jobs to the COVID-19 crisis by dropping off bottles of tequila at their doorstep.

Americans make low-key Memorial Day tributes, coronavirus overshadowing events

Americans paid a low-key tribute to those who died serving in the U.S. Armed Forces on Monday, with many Memorial Day events canceled because of the coronavirus epidemic that has killed nearly 100,000 people in the United States alone. In some places, scaled-down ceremonies were broadcast over the internet, as…

Americans make low-key Memorial Day tributes, coronavirus overshadowing events

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Americans paid a low-key tribute to those who died serving in the U.S. Armed Forces on Monday, with many Memorial Day events canceled because of the coronavirus epidemic that has killed nearly 100,000 people in the United States alone.

Americans make low-key Memorial Day tributes, coronavirus overshadowing events

NEW YORK, May 26 — Americans paid a low-key tribute to those who died serving in the US Armed Forces yesterday, with many Memorial Day events canceled because of the coronavirus epidemic that has killed nearly 100,000 people in the United States alone. In some places, scaled-down ceremonies were...

US marks quiet Memorial Day as coronavirus deaths near 100,000

Americans paid a mostly low-key tribute to those who died serving in the US Armed Forces on Monday, with many Memorial Day events cancelled due to the coronavirus outbreak that has killed nearly 100,000 people in the United States alone.

US marks hushed Memorial Day holiday as virus deaths near 100,000

In some places, scaled-down ceremonies were broadcast over the internet.In New York City, organizers of a usually large parade on Staten Island instead arranged to have a smaller convoy of vehicles drive the route

Germany set to take Lufthansa stake in landmark $9.8-billion bailout

The aid package involves taking an initial 20 per cent stake that could rise to a blocking minority of 25 per cent plus one share in the event of a hostile takeover, the carrier said on Monday.

Lufthansa says Germany approves stabilization package

Germany's new Economic Stabilization Fund (WSF) has approved a 9 billion euro (US$9.80 billion) stabilization package for Lufthansa , Germany's ...

Germany stamps authority on Lufthansa with $9.8 bln lifeline

FRANKFURT/BERLIN — Germany threw Lufthansa a 9 billion euro ($9.8 billion) lifeline on Monday, agreeing a bailout which gives Berlin a veto in the event of a hostile bid for the airline.

Germany stamps authority on Lufthansa with €9b lifeline

FRANKFURT, May 26 — Germany threw Lufthansa a €9 billion (RM42.7 billion) lifeline yesterday, agreeing a bailout which gives Berlin a veto in the event of a hostile bid for the airline. The largest German corporate rescue since the coronavirus crisis struck will see the government get a 20 per...

Under fire over lockdown trip, close aide to British PM Johnson refuses to resign

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's closest aide refused to resign on Monday, saying he had done nothing wrong by driving 250 miles from London to access childcare when Britons were being told to stay at home to fight COVID-19. Dominic Cummings has faced calls to quit from lawmakers, Church of…

Boris Johnson defends UK adviser accused of violating quarantine while showing coronavirus symptoms

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson defended his chief adviser, Dominic Cummings, who said in a statement Monday that he did not regret driving 260 miles from London during the country’s coronavirus lockdown.

Boris Johnson and Dominic Cummings say coronavirus affected their eyesight

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said that his own eyesight was affected by coronavirus

Boris Johnson says coronavirus has affected his eyesight

Changes to eyesight are not listed as an official symptom of coronavirus by the NHS.

Is international travel allowed yet? See when Spain, Mexico, Italy, UK plan to reopen borders

Spain has announced that it will reopen its borders to foreign tourists in July and Mexico will start reopening in June. See when others will follow.

Partygoers celebrate as Iceland's nightclubs reopen

Iceland's dancefloors once again pulsed to the beat as the country's nightclubs reopened on Monday after a nine-week closure due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Unease in Greece as restaurants, cafes reopen

Restaurants and cafes across Greece opened ahead of schedule Monday as the country prepared to launch a shortened tourism season vital to its economy.

In race for tourism, Greece reopens cafes, island ferries | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

ATHENS, Greece >> Greece restarted regular ferry services to its islands today, and cafes and restaurants were also back open for business as the country accelerated efforts to salvage its tourism season.

Several high school students in Georgia tested positive for COVID-19 after attending a drive-through graduation parade, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - The Lovett School in Atlanta did not disclose how many students had tested positive for COVID-19, but described the number as "several.". Read more at businessinsider.sg

Several high school students in Georgia tested positive for COVID-19 after attending a drive-through graduation parade

Several high school students in Georgia tested positive for COVID-19 after participating in a drive-through graduation ceremony, school officials said in a letter to students’ families that was first reported by CNN.

Several high school students in Georgia tested positive for COVID-19 after attending a drive-through graduation parade

The Lovett School in Atlanta did not disclose how many students had tested positive for COVID-19, but described the number as "several."

Several high school students in Georgia tested positive for COVID-19 after attending a drive-through graduation parade

The Lovett School in Atlanta did not disclose how many students had tested positive for COVID-19, but described the number as "several."

Seoul kindergarten student tests positive

kindergarten student in Seoul has tested positive for the novel coronavirus, the South Korean capital city's education office said on Monday

Thailand begins COVID-19 vaccine trials on monkeys

Thailand is conducting tests on macaque monkeys as it races to produce a cheaper, alternative coronavirus vaccine it hopes will be ready by 2021, a top researcher said on Monday. More than 100 c...

Thai researcher eyes accessible COVID-19 vaccine for SE Asia

A researcher leading Thailand's push to manufacture a coronavirus vaccine says its aim is to make it cost-effective and accessible to Southeast Asia, and play a part in preventing a supply shortage globally.

US company trials coronavirus vaccine in Australia

CANBERRA, Australia — A U.S. biotechnology company announced on Tuesday the start of human trials in Australia of a vaccine for the coronarvirus with hopes of releasing a proven vaccine this year.

Australia’s First Human Trial Of A COVID-19 Vaccine Starts Today & JFC We Hope It Works

JFC we hope it works.

Putin back in Kremlim, Russia looks to ease COVID-19 lockdown in some regions

President Vladimir Putin made a rare lockdown appearance in the Kremlin on Monday after officials said improvements in the coronavirus situation ...

Vladimir Putin's coronavirus support plan goes off the rails

Some doctors have received visits from police investigators and prosecutors demanding to know why they complained publicly about not getting their bonuses.

Russia seeking 18-year sentence for alleged US spy Paul Whelan - Foreign Affairs

Ex-US Marine Paul Whelan was arrested 18 months ago, continues to protest his innocence.

Russia asks for 18-year sentence for ex-Marine in spying trial

Russian prosecutors asked for an 18-year prison sentence for Paul Whelan, an American citizen who is on trial for espionage charges.

First Iranian oil tanker docks in Venezuela

The first of five Iranian tankers carrying much-needed gasoline and oil derivatives docked in Venezuela on Monday, Caracas announced amid concern in Washington over the burgeoning relationship between countries it sees as international pariahs.

The Iranian-flagged oil tanker Fortune docks at El Palito refinery in Venezuela's northern state of Carabobo, on May 25, 2020

The first of five Iranian tankers carrying much-needed gasoline and oil derivatives docked in Venezuela on Monday, Caracas announced amid concern in Washington over the burgeoning relationship between countries it sees as international pariahs. In a statement delivered on state television, Oil Minister

Venezuela celebrates docking of tanker with Iran gasoline

The gasoline shipments are arriving in defiance of stiff sanctions by the Trump administration against both nations.

Venezuela celebrates docking of tanker with Iran gasoline

The first Iranian ship to arrive is trailed by four other tankers. The shipments, however, only carry enough fuel for two or three weeks, analysts say.

Venezuela celebrates docking of tanker with Iran gasoline

The first Iranian ship to arrive is trailed by four other tankers. The shipments, however, only carry enough fuel for two or three weeks, analysts say.

Manipur hit by earthquake, tremors felt in Northeast India; Magnitude at 5.4 on Richter scale

An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.4 on the Richter Scale hit 13 km South-West of Moirang in Manipur at 2012 hours today. According to an ANI report, tremors were felt in the Guwahati and parts of

Earthquake in India jolts parts of Bangladesh

A 5.1 magnitude earthquake with the epicentre in India’s Manipur has jolted Sylhet region in Bangladesh.

Manipur jolted by two back-to-back earthquakes

Two back to back earthquakes strike Manipur on Monday evening, according to the National Centre for Seismology. The two earthquakes were reported within 13 minutes of each other. The first one,

Manipur Hit By 2 Earthquakes, No Casualty Reported

Two back to back earthquakes strike Manipur on Monday evening, according to the National Centre for Seismology.

Muted celebration

Muslim women wearing burqas walk inside a mosque compound in Dasmariñas, Cavite on Monday, when Muslims worldwide celebrated Eid al-Fitr that marks the end of the month-long dawn-to-sunset fasting of Ramadan. All venues of mass gathering are prohibited by the government due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Joe Biden is back – from COVID-19 seclusion

Joe Biden makes first public appearance since March 15 New Castle, United States | AFP | Joe Biden, the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee, emerged from more than two months of seclusion Monday, wearing a black face mask during a visit to lay a wreath on the day the United States honors its war dead. Biden’s …

Joe Biden makes 1st in-person appearance in more than 2 months, lays wreath at veterans park

Joe Biden made his first in-person appearance in more than two months on Monday as he marked Memorial Day by laying a wreath at a veterans park.

Joe Biden makes 1st in-person appearance in more than 2 months, lays wreath at veterans park

Joe Biden made his first in-person appearance in more than two months on Monday as he marked Memorial Day by laying a wreath at a veterans park near his Delaware home.

Trump honours war dead in events colored by pandemic's threat

BALTIMORE — President Donald Trump honoured America’s war dead Monday in back-to-back Memorial Day appearances colored by an epic struggle off the battlefield, against the coronavirus.

Nigeria cases of COVID-19 rises to 8,068, as 229 new cases confirmed

Nigeria has recorded 229 new cases of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), increasing the total confirmed cases in the nation to 8,068.

Nigeria coronavirus cases exceed 8,000

Nigeria Centre for Disease Control on Monday announced 229 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the country, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 8,068. NCDC also announced that seven persons died from the virus complications in the last 24 hours. Totally, 233 have died as a result of the virus complication. According to […]

Coronavirus: Nigeria records 229 new cases, seven deaths

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control on Monday announced 229 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the country, bringing the new tally of confirmed infection

Poundland to open 26 more stores this week

The discount retailer said that while it had kept most of its stores open for essential shopping, around 100 were temporarily shut in March.

Poundland to open 26 more stores this week

The discount retailer said that while it had kept most of its stores open for essential shopping, around 100 were temporarily shut in March.

Poundland to open 26 more stores this week

Poundland has said another 26 of its stores which have been closed throughout the coronavirus outbreak are throwing open their doors again.The discount retailer said trade will resume in the stores again this week after 51 shops reopened last week.Poundland said that while it had kept most of its stores open for essential shopping, around 100 were temporarily shut in March.The closed shops were largely where there was another Poundland nearby or where shopping centres found it difficult to remain open, it added.

Poundland to open 26 more stores this week

The discount retailer said that while it had kept most of its stores open for essential shopping, around 100 were temporarily shut in March.

Poundland to reopen 26 more stores as coronavirus lockdown measures are eased

The discount retailer said that while it had kept most of its stores open for essential shopping, around 100 were temporarily shut in March after the UK was forced into lockdown

International air passengers push up Andhra’s case count

On Monday, 62 international passengers who arrived in special Vande Bharat flights to the state tested positive, and a majority of them were from Kuwait.

J&K tops in COVID-19 testing, says UT govt.

Testing capacity now stands at 8,100 samples per day

Covid-19: J&K reports 47 new positive cases, 809 recovered so far

The Government Monday informed that 47 new positive cases of novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), 33 from Jammu division and 14 from Kashmir division, have been

With over 10k tests per million, J&K number one in testing in country: Kansal

With the testing rate of over 10,000 per million  Jammu and Kashmir has now become number one in country in testing. The testing capacity in the UT

Victoria’s BRI deal benefits local economy

Australia’s southeastern Victoria state should stick to its partnership with China to cooperate on the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), despite noises made by politicians in Canberra, Chinese analysts said.

Australia’s Latest Push For Diplomatic Clout Involves Airing ‘MasterChef’ In The Pacific

Shows like 'Neighbours' and 'The Voice' will be provided to free-to-air channels.

How diplomats work hard to defend China’s interests, promote cooperation amid pandemic

Chinese diplomats engaged in heated discussions over the images of Chinese diplomats labeled by Western media outlets as

Chinese Embassy condemns murder of three Chinese in Zambia as ‘appalling and vicious’

The Chinese Ambassador to Zambia made solemn representations to the Zambian foreign ministry on Monday after three Chinese nationals were murdered in the capital Lusaka.

6 domestic flights carrying 562 stranded passengers arrived at Srinagar airport

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Six flights carrying 562 stranded passengers arrive at Srinagar Airport

With Government resuming domestic flight operations across the country, six domestic flights carrying about 562 passengers, who were stranded at different

Domestic passengers to be stamped on hand on arrival; other standard operating procedures notified

Elaborate arrangements made at Srinagar airport as air travel service resumes

Elaborate arrangements were made at the Srinagar airport to receive first flights after commercial air travel service resumed operations after two months

Elaborate arrangements made at Srinagar airport as air travel service resumes

The Rising Kashmir provides the most comprehensive coverage news, breaking news,videos, information on Kashmir, politics, cricket and more.

Packed parks like Bellwoods avoidable with better communication, experts say

Images of a downtown Toronto park packed with young people seemingly flouting physical distancing guidelines designed to slow the spread of COVID-19 have drawn sharp criticism from both politicians and the public.

Packed parks like Bellwoods avoidable with better communication, experts say

Images of a downtown Toronto park packed with young people seemingly flouting physical distancing guidelines designed to slow the spread of COVID-19 have dr

Packed parks like Bellwoods avoidable with better communication, experts say

Images of a downtown Toronto park packed with young people seemingly flaunting physical distancing guidelines designed to slow the spread of COVID-19 have drawn sharp criticism from both politicians and the public.

Isolation fatigue 'partly' to blame for mass gathering at Toronto park, expert says

Bioethcitist and University of Toronto professor Kerry Bowman explains some of the psychology behind the massive crowd at Trinity Bellwoods Park last weekend.

Virgin Orbit successfully dropped a rocket from a jumbo jet and ignited it, but its launch failed due to an 'anomaly'

Virgin Orbit's first rocket launch failed due to an unexplained problem after it had a "clean release" from the Cosmic Girl jumbo jet.

Virgin Orbit successfully dropped a rocket from a jumbo jet and ignited it, but its launch failed due to an 'anomaly'

Virgin Orbit's first rocket launch failed due to an unexplained problem after it had a "clean release" from the Cosmic Girl jumbo jet.

Virgin Orbit successfully dropped a rocket from a jumbo jet and ignited it, but its launch failed due to an 'anomaly'

Virgin Orbit's first rocket launch failed due to an unexplained problem after it had a "clean release" from the Cosmic Girl jumbo jet.

Virgin Orbit successfully dropped a rocket from a jumbo jet and ignited it, but its launch failed due to an ‘anomaly’

After postponing its long-awaited rocket launch by a day, Virgin Orbit’s LauncherOne rocket had a successful release from a jumbo jet.

Prolonged Hunger Will Destroy Lives and Minds of Millions

In order to combat the deadly novel coronavirus, the Centre had yet again extended the nationwide lockdown. While imposing restrictions on various freedoms of citizens and economic agents, the central and state governments have taken refuge in the ‘evidence’ of rising cases of Covid-19 and coronavirus mortality. The statistics provided to justify these policy actions warrant critical scrutiny.

The poor world must be the rich world’s pandemic imperative

Assisting poorer countries is not just the right thing to do; it is also the only way to contain the pandemic.

Liberia, USAID Sign US$640M Grant Agreement

MONROVIA – The Government of Liberia and USAID, on Friday May 22, 2020, signed Six Hundred-forty million United States Dollars ($640M), Development Objective Grant Agreement (DOAG). The agreement is intended to foster self-Reliance by spurring private sector led economic expansion through a focus on catalyzing reforms and cultivating a healthy, productive and educated workforce. The […]

Haiti's Yves Jean-Bart suspended for 90 days by Fifa over sexual abuse claims

Fifa has provisionally suspended Yves Jean-Bart pending an investigation into claims the president of the Haiti Football Federation sexually abused young female footballers at the country’s national training centre

Haiti's football boss suspended by Fifa over sexual abuse claims

ZURICH, May 26 ― Fifa have provisionally suspended Haiti’s football federation president Yves Jean-Bart for 90 days while investigations are carried out into claims that he sexually abused young female footballers at the country's national training centre. “In accordance with articles 84 and...

FIFA suspends Haiti football president accused of rape

FIFA on Monday suspended the president of Haiti's football federation for 90 days pending an investigation into allegations of rape.

Syrian Army drone strike kills commander of Turkish-backed group

BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:00 P.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) carried out a new drone strike over the Idlib countryside that targeted the commander of a Turkish-backed militant faction. According to a field report from the Idlib Governorate, the Syrian Arab Army drone targeted the positions of the so-called “Syrian National Army’s” 1st Brigade, as they attempted to move across the front-line town of Al-Bara’a. The report said the drone strike hit the vehicle of the 1st Brigade’s commander, “Abu Ahmad”, as he was making his way across the front-line town. The Syrian Arab Army has recently increased their strikes on the Idlib front-lines, as they continue to target the militant movements along this imperative axis in northwestern Syria.

COVID-19: Syria eases coronavirus curbs, new cases jump

Ministry reports 20 new infections of the novel coronavirus on Monday

Syria eases coronavirus curbs, new cases jump after expats return

DAMASCUS (Reuters) - Syria said on Monday it would lift an overnight curfew starting Tuesday and allow movement between governorates, easing coronavirus lockdown measures even as the health ministry reported the largest single-day increase in cases.

Busch passes Cindric in OT to win Xfinity race at Charlotte

CONCORD, N.C. (AP) — Kyle Busch normally celebrates his victories by climbing on top of his race car and bowing to the crowd. But with no fans in attendance at...

NASCAR Suspends 3 Members Of Denny Hamlin’s Crew

NASCAR has announced penalties for members of driver Denny Hamlin's crew following a mishap prior to Sunday's Coca-Cola 600.

Three key crew members for Denny Hamlin suspended 4 races over tungsten drop before Coca-Cola 600

Three critical crew members for Denny Hamlin's team were suspended by NASCAR on Monday because a piece of tungsten fell off his car on the pace lap before the Coca-Cola 600.

Saudi Arabia will ease COVID-19 lockdown from Thursday

RIYADH: In the wake of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, governments around the world introduced strict measures to curb its spread. Due to the unavailability of a vaccine against the virus, social distancing is here to stay for the foreseeable future. And with stringent coronavirus measures, companies have made arrangements for employees to work from home. As there

NO coronavirus mutations increase its ability to spread and some are even harmful to the disease's capacity to transform, study finds

A new study from University College London looked at 31 mutations of the coronavirus and no strain had a higher risk of transmitting from person-to-person compared to another one.

Former US Rep. Allen West out of hospital after Texas crash

West was driving back from a rally in Austin focused on reopening the state amid the coronavirus pandemic when the accident occurred Saturday.

Former US Rep. Allen West out of hospital after Texas crash

West was driving back from a rally in Austin focused on reopening the state amid the coronavirus pandemic when the accident occurred Saturday.

Former US Rep. Allen West out of hospital after Texas crash

WACO, Texas (AP) — Former U.S. Rep. Allen West of Florida was released from a Texas hospital Monday after suffering a concussion, several fractured bones and cuts in a motorcycle crash, according to a a post on his Facebook page.West, who is running for chair of the Republican Party of Texas, was driving back from a rally in Austin focused on reopening the state amid the coronavirus pandemic when the accident occurred Saturday.Texas Department of Public Safety Sgt. Ryan Howard said in an email that troopers responded to a crash on Interstate 35 in West at about 5 p.m. Saturday. He said an unidentified vehicle had unsafely changed lanes in front of two motorcyclists.

Former US Rep. Allen West out of hospital after Texas crash

West was driving back from a rally in Austin focused on reopening the state amid the coronavirus pandemic when the accident occurred Saturday.

What the papers say – May 26

There is a mixed response from the nation’s papers to Dominic Cummings’s Monday press conference.

What the papers say – May 26

There is a mixed response from the nation’s papers to Dominic Cummings’s Monday press conference.

What the papers say – May 26

There is a mixed response from the nation’s papers to Dominic Cummings’s Monday press conference.

Dominic Cummings still under fire over lockdown breach allegations

Opposition leaders will hold talks on Tuesday morning to discuss public health messaging amid the row.

Dominic Cummings still under fire over lockdown breach allegations

Opposition leaders will hold talks on Tuesday morning to discuss public health messaging amid the row.

'No excuse': Dad caught allegedly speeding on Ontario road with unsecured toddler in car

A father was caught speeding in Caledon, Ont. on Saturday while his young child was left unsecured in a car seat, police say.

'No excuse': Dad caught allegedly speeding on Ontario road with unsecured toddler in car

A father was caught speeding in Caledon, Ont. on Saturday while his young child was left unsecured in a car seat, police say.

PD: Bicyclist hit, killed after collision near Pima and Happy Valley roads

Scottsdale police a male bicyclist has died after being struck by a vehicle Saturday morning.

Taylor Swift reportedly produced a cover of her own song using a Swedish pseudonym, performed by her brother using a fake band name, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - The new version of "Look What You Made Me Do" was recorded by Jack Leopards & The Dolphin Club, an artist that doesn't have any other songs.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

Taylor Swift reportedly produced a cover of her own song using a Swedish pseudonym, performed by her brother using a fake band name

The new version of "Look What You Made Me Do" was recorded by Jack Leopards & The Dolphin Club, an artist that doesn't have any other songs.

Taylor Swift reportedly produced a cover of her own song using a Swedish pseudonym, performed by her brother using a fake band name

Taylor Swift shared a new cover of her 2017 single, “Look What You Made Me Do,” recorded by Jack Leopards & The Dolphin Club – a band that appears not to exist.

Gathering limits make it a 'great time to be building a pipeline:' Alberta minister

EDMONTON — Alberta's energy minister says it's a good time to build a pipeline because public health restrictions limit protests against them.

Gathering limits make it a 'great time to be building a pipeline:' Alberta minister

EDMONTON - Alberta's energy minister says it's a good time to build a pipeline because public health restrictions limit protests against them.Sonya Savage m

Gathering limits make it a ‘great time to be building a pipeline:’ Alberta minister

Both Alberta and B.C. have increased their limits to 50 people for outdoor gatherings

Air Canada, Transat deal faces intense EU antitrust scrutiny

Air Canada's bid for Canadian tour operator Transat AT Inc may result in higher prices and less choice for flights between Europe and Canada, EU ...

Air Canada, Transat deal faces intense EU antitrust scrutiny

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Air Canada’s (AC.TO) bid for Canadian tour operator Transat AT Inc (TRZ.TO) may result in higher prices and less choice for flights between Europe and Canada, EU antitrust regulators said on Monday as they opened a full-scale investigation into the deal.

Streetwise newsletter: Public pension plans largely stick to convention and offer little information on pandemic impact

Public pension plans largely stick to convention and offer little information on pandemic impact: The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board is about to give Canadians insight into what COVID-19 has done to the investments of the country’s public pensions in the past few months – but for members of most other major plans, the damage that’s been done from a sharp, sudden decline in markets may remain a mystery. (David Milstead)

COVID-19 checkpoints ‘up to them,’ Bonnie Henry says of remote B.C. villages

Support local tourism economy, but only if you’re invited in

Dr. Henry ‘encouraged’ as B.C. records two days of single-digit COVID-19 case increases

Four people have died due to the virus in the past 48 hours

No exceptions: all B.C. drive-ins limited to 50 vehicles

All drive-ins are expected to restrict the number of vehicles to 50, including Enderby’s Starlight Drive-in.“It’s a challenging situation

Common sense urged after sunseekers flock to beaches and parks

People made the most of the bank holiday weather following the relaxation of lockdown restrictions in England.

Common sense urged after sunseekers flock to beaches and parks

People made the most of the bank holiday weather following the relaxation of lockdown restrictions in England.

Angry farmer covers Mercedes with slurry after owner parked on land 'to go to beach'

A video shows the farm owner approaching the black Mercedes in his tractor, before he covered it with slurry after it was parked on his land on a weekend many headed to beaches

Angry farmer covers Mercedes with slurry after owner parked on land 'to go to beach'

A video shows the farm owner approaching the black Mercedes in his tractor, before he covered it with slurry after it was parked on his land on a weekend many headed to beaches

20 hikers were rescued from flooding in popular Virginia hike trail, fire official says

Emergency crews rescued 20 hikers on a Virginia trail who had been trapped since Sunday evening due to flash flooding.

Virginia rescue crews save 20 hikers trapped by flash floods around Devil's Bathtub

Emergency crews on Monday rescued 20 hikers who had been trapped on a popular southwest Virginia trail after heavy rains caused flash flooding, according to a fire official.

Use pandemic to stop brain drain, MPs told, as payments for CERB top $40 billion

OTTAWA — The federal government should use the COVID-19 pandemic to reverse a brain drain of top tech talent south of the border, a House of Commons committee heard Monday, alongside warnings that companies would leave Canada if taxes go up to pay fo

Use pandemic to stop brain drain, MPs told, as payments for CERB top $40 billion

OTTAWA - The federal government should use the COVID-19 pandemic to reverse a brain drain of top tech talent south of the border, a House of Commons committ

Inflation remote risk compared with Bank of Canada’s bigger worry — depression-inducing mix of deflation and debt

Kevin Carmichael: In his final speech as Governor, Stephen Poloz seeks to allay fears that the billions being pumped into the economy will lead to runaway prices

Huawei obtains world's first CC EAL4+ security certificate for 5G products

Madrid-- Huawei, the global leading provider of ICT technologies, has won the world’s first Common Criteria Evaluation Assurance Level 4+ certificate for 5G products. This certificate indicates the security of Huawei 5G base station products reaches the world-leading level and can provide trusted security assurance for 5G wireless access.  CCN (Centro Criptologico National), a Spain certification authority, officially issued the certificate to Huawei 5900 Series 5G gNodeB software on May 20. The evaluation has been conducted in accordance with the provisions of the Spanish IT Security Evaluation and Certification Scheme, and the conclusions of the evaluation facility in the evaluation technical report are consistent with the evidence adduced, according to CCN.  CC certification is a widely recognized security certification in the world. There are seven levels. For EAL4+ or higher level, the source code needs to be tested and certified. EAL4 is “the highest level at which it is likely to be economically feasible…

Huawei: What would happen if the UK ditched the Chinese firm?

Officials are taking another look into Huawei, but the Chinese firm warns against a 5G ban.

Coronavirus: Kuwait announces plan to end full COVID-19 lockdown

Top official says partial curfew to be introduced at end of May

Kuwait to move toward resuming normal life from May 30

Kuwait to move toward resuming normal life from May 30

Indian, Chinese armies appear heading towards biggest face-off after Doklam

Indian and Chinese troops remained engaged in an eyeball-to-eyeball situation in several disputed areas along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Eastern Ladakh, signalling that the confrontation could become the biggest military face-off after the Doklam episode in 2017. India has rushed additional troops to eastern Ladakh after China’s People’s Liberation Army deployed nearly 5,000 soldiers closer to LAC. 

Inscrutable Chinese move: Asking its citizens to evacuate; raises eyebrows

Ireland marks 'day of hope' in pandemic as Taoiseach Leo Varadkar hails 'significant milestone'

The health chiefs revealed no new deaths had been recorded for the first time in over two months

CMO says two-metre distance is guidance, ‘not a hard and fast law’

The Chief medical officer has said the two-metre physical distance is guidance, not a hard and fast law.

'I broke no laws' - Taoiseach defends picnic with friends after public were discouraged from doing so

The Taoiseach has issued a staunch defence of his decision to have a picnic with friends in the Phoenix Park on Sunday afternoon.

Anthony Horowitz says writers for young adults have a duty to be optimistic

He said that authors have to “believe in” the future of their young audiences.

Anthony Horowitz says writers for young adults have a duty to be optimistic

He said that authors have to “believe in” the future of their young audiences.

Anthony Horowitz says writers for young adults have a duty to be optimistic

He said that authors have to “believe in” the future of their young audiences.

China threatens US counter measures if punished for Hong Kong law

HONG KONG: China on Monday (May 25) threatened counter measures against the United States if it was punished for plans to impose a sedition law on ...

China threatens U.S. with countermeasures if punished for Hong Kong law

China on Monday threatened counter measures against the United States if it was punished for plans to impose a sedition law on Hong Kong, that the business hub's security chief hailed as a new tool that would defeat "terrorism". Beijing plans to pass a new security law for Hong Kong…

Man booked for sedition over Facebook post on Adityanath

The complaint was lodged by Sub-Inspector Amrita Singh on Saturday, based on which the FIR was lodged.

J&K Residents Lodged In Jails Outside State Dial Families On Eid: Centre

Eid for 122 prisoners lodged outside Jammu and Kashmir was not a lonely one as on the initiative of the Home Ministry, each of them managed to speak to their families back home and exchange greetings.

The battle of Netanyahu's life, or a hopeless trial? - Radio

With masks and social distancing, the Prime Minister experiences his first day as his trial opens. Will he beat it?

Frogwares announces Sherlock Holmes: Chapter One, first details and debut trailer

Frogwares has announced a new Sherlock Holmes games, Sherlock Holmes: Chapter One.

The next Sherlock Holmes game depicts the famous detective as an arrogant young man

Sherlock Holmes: Chapter One has been confirmed for 2021.

Fine Gael TDs want economic ‘realism’, Coveney told

Tanaiste Simon Coveney has been told by Fine Gael figures that there must be “realism” and prudence in any economic plans after the Covid-19 pandemic.

Ryan open to idea of Green Party tánaiste in coalition government

FF source gives cool response to idea of Green tánaiste role

Wirecard postpones issuing annual results again

Fintech says not all audit procedures completed and puts AGM back until August

'Companies remain fundamentally bad at risk management'

The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted gaps in the way many organisations deal with risks in their business, especially around cyber-security.

Virgin Orbit's inaugural rocket launch fails

Virgin Orbit, the company founded by Richard Branson with the aim of launching smaller satellites, tried unsuccessfully on Monday to launch a rocket off the coast of Southern California. It was the company's first test launch of a new rocket, which had been in development for five years, The Associated Press reports. The rocket was released from a jet dubbed Cosmic Girl, and dropped over the Pacific Ocean. In a statement, Virgin Orbit said it could confirm a "clean release from the aircraft. However, the mission terminated shortly into the flight. Cosmic Girl and our flight crew are safe and returning to base." The company did not say what went wrong, but stated it will "learn more as our engineers analyze the mountain of data we collected today." The rocket carried a test satellite, but the purpose of the flight was to gather data on each step of the launch process. Over the weekend, Virgin Orbit executive Will Pomerantz said roughly half of all first rocket launches fail, and company CEO Dan Hart said after…

Virgin Orbit fails on first rocket launch attempt

Richard Branson's Virgin Orbit failed Monday in its first test launch of a new rocket carried aloft by a Boeing 747 and released over the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Southern California.

The Climate Case for the Four-Day Work Week

Jacinda Ardern has won a lot of rightful praise for New Zealand’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic. The nation has stood as an outlier with cases that have stayed low, and the country is beginning to reopen in what it hopes is a safe way. So maybe we should also be paying attention to what their ideas are for a recovery plan.

Jacinda Ardern Didn’t Miss A Beat When Her Live Interview Was Interrupted By An Earthquake

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern kept her cool when an earthquake hit during a live television interview she was conducting.

US ‘politicising business’, says Chinese anti-virus firm blacklisted from importing tech from America

President Donald Trump’s administration says Chinese tech is based at least in part on stealing foreign knowhow and is used to spy on the US

China demands U.S. withdraw sanctions on tech suppliers | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

BEIJING >> China demand today that Washington withdraw export sanctions imposed on Chinese companies in the latest round of a worsening conflict over technology, security and human rights.

BJP member, former minister’s wife die of Covid, Gujarat toll 891

Upadhyay, an active member of the BJP for two decades and a member of its doctors’ cell, was an orthopaedic surgeon. He died at Sterling Hospital in Ahmedabad.

Coronavirus | 405 positive cases, 30 deaths in Gujarat

Ahmedabad’s COVID-19 mortality rate is 6.8%, double the national average

Coronavirus latest: at a glance

A summary of the biggest developments in the global coronavirus outbreak

Boris Johnson facing scandal after standing by Dominic Cummings in pandemic travel controversy

The U.K. Prime Minister’s top political aide admitted to travelling more than 400 kilometres north of London with his wife and son days after the lockdown was initiated, while sick

Slums are congested, vulnerable spaces

Slums in India's metropolitan cities are under the threat of a multitude of disasters like urban floods, fires, malaria and most recently Covid-19. Urban slum dwellers are the most vulnerable physically, socially and economically.  As per the 2011 census, 206 towns and cities in Karnataka have slums. It is also reported that 81% of the slum population of India is concentrated in nine states--Tamil Nadu, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, West Bengal, Rajasthan and Gujrat.

Cities and the coronavirus

Economic revival strategies and welfare measures must keep the urban dynamics and complexities in mind

University of Hawaii makes SAT, ACT optional for Fall 2021 applicants | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

SAT and ACT scores will be optional for students applying to enter the University of Hawaii as freshmen in the fall 2021 semester, given the disruption of the coronavirus pandemic.

UH-Manoa waives standardized testing requirement for most fall 2021 applicants

The College Board canceled the SAT exams scheduled in May and June.

DV Sadananda Gowda arrives from Delhi, skips quarantine, says he’s exempted

Union Minister for Chemicals & Fertilizers DV Sadananda Gowda, who flew into Bengaluru from the ‘high-risk’ Delhi, was not subjected to the mandatory institutional quarantine on Monday. Both Gowda

Karnataka Allows Exemptions For Ministers, Airlines Crew From Quarantine Norms

The Karnataka government has exempted central and state government ministers and officers on duty from requirements of quarantine on arrival in the state from other places.

Accused murderers allegedly used drugs with teen before fatal fall

Police say Cian English, 19, was trying to escape being robbed by the three men at knifepoint when he fell to his death in the early hours of Saturday morning.

Accused murderers allegedly used drugs with teen before fatal fall

Police say Cian English, 19, was trying to escape being robbed by the three men at knifepoint when he fell to his death in the early hours of Saturday morning.

Accused murderers allegedly used drugs with teen before fatal fall

Police say Cian English, 19, was trying to escape being robbed by the three men at knifepoint when he fell to his death in the early hours of Saturday morning.

Donald Trump Fumes On Twitter As Media Slams Pandemic Golf Outing

US President Donald Trump on Monday fumed at negative media coverage of him playing golf over Memorial Day weekend, as the US death count from the coronavirus pandemic neared 100,000.

Trump fumes on Twitter as media slams pandemic golf outing

WASHINGTON, May 26 — US President Donald Trump yesterday fumed at negative media coverage of him playing golf over Memorial Day weekend, as the US death toll from the coronavirus pandemic neared 100,000. “The Fake and Totally Corrupt News makes it sound like a mortal sin!” the golf-loving...

Gyms flex legal muscle in lawsuit against Michigan Gov. Whitmer to lift coronavirus restrictions

Gym owners in Michigan have lawyered up in their battle against Gov. Gretchen Whitmer over state-imposed restrictions meant to stem the tide of the coronavirus.

Embattled Michigan governor in hot water over hubby’s boat request

The governor of Michigan — whose strict coronavirus lockdown policies have caused infamous revolts in the state — is taking heat after her husband appeared to have flouted some of her own

KZN councillor killed in ‘hail of bullets’ outside his home

Councillor Philip Mkhwanazi was the induna of Khula village in the Dukuduku reserve, 5km outside St Lucia in northern KwaZulu-Natal.

KZN councillor killed in 'hail of bullets' outside his home

The murder of Mtubatuba councillor Philip Mkhwanazi was met with shock and sadness by colleagues and comrades.

Bride says that her fiancé's best man bragged that he'll hire a PROSTITUTE for the bachelor party and encourage the groom to cheat - because he thinks marriage is a 'mistake'

The best friend said he plans to hire a prostitute for the bachelor party and would do  'everything he could to push [groom] to the edge and make him cheat'. Now the bride wants him disinvited.

RHOA’s Nene Leakes accused of kissing ‘friend’ during husband’s cancer battle in years-long ‘inappropriate relationship’

REAL Housewives of Atlanta star Nene Leakes has been accused of “getting closer” with long-term pal Rodney White, amid claims her own husband has been cheating on her. Sources close to …

Spain urges foreign tourists to return from July

Foreign tourists can book vacations in Spain from July as the two-week self-quarantine for overseas travellers is likely to be suspended by then, ...

Parks packed, terraces open as Madrid and Barcelona celebrate easing

BARCELONA, May 26 — Hundreds of Madrid residents flooded to the city’s parks as lockdown measures were finally eased in the Spanish capital and in Barcelona, while beaches reopened in parts of the country after months-long closures. As well as reopening the gates of the capital’s parks...

Parks packed, terraces open as Madrid and Barcelona celebrate easing of COVID-19 restrictions

Hundreds of Madrid residents flooded to the city's parks as lockdown measures were finally eased in the Spanish capital and in Barcelona, while ...

Parks packed, terraces open as Madrid and Barcelona celebrate easing of COVID-19 restrictions

Hundreds of Madrid residents flooded to the city's parks as lockdown measures were finally eased in the Spanish capital and in Barcelona, while ...

Amid Centre-state row, hectic politicking in Maharashtra

Amid Centre-state row, hectic politicking in Maharashtra: Amid the ongoing row between the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) at the Centre and the Maharashtra's Maha Vikas Aghadi .... Get all latest entertainment & viral stories on english.lokmat.com

Fate of final semester exams in Maharashtra still in limbo

On Monday, Minister for Higher and Technical Education Uday Samant held a meeting, through videoconferencing, with vice-chancellors of state’s non-agricultural universities to discuss the possibility of cancelling exams.

Trump warns he may move Republican convention over COVID-19 restrictions

U.S. President Donald Trump warned on Monday that he may move the Republican National Convention set for August from North Carolina if the event faces state social distancing restrictions due to the coronavirus. The COVID-19 pandemic has forced Trump and presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden to halt campaign rallies. Some…

Trump warns he may move Republican convention site from North Carolina

US President Donald Trump warned on Monday that he may move the Republican National Convention from North Carolina set for August if the event ...

‘He used his talent to serve the nation’ — Buhari mourns late journalist

President Muhammadu Buhari has commiserated with the media industry, particularly Nigeria Union of Journalists and Nigeria Guild of Editors, over the passing of Waheed Bakare, Saturday editor of New Telegraph.

Gov. Oyetola mourns New Telegraph Editor, says death huge blow to journalism

Oyetola, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Ismail Omipidan, on Monday in Osogbo commiserated with Bakare’s family, friends, colleagues, the Journalists’ Hangout family and the management of The New Telegraph Newspapers over the loss.

Christie Brinkley’s daughter Sailor, 21, ‘crying over cellulite and fat’ as ‘eating disorder tendencies’ return

SUPERMODEL Christie Brinkley’s daughter Sailor Cook has opened up on how social media and her “eating disorder tendencies” have left her “crying over her cellulite and fat.&…

Kazakh COVID-19 Cemetery Has More Graves Than Reported Coronavirus Victims

A cemetery said to be only for coronavirus victims in the southwestern Kazakh city of Almaty and the surrounding region appears to hold many more bodies than the area's number of reported COVID-19 deaths.

Cemeteries struggling to cope with number of Covid-19 victims in New York City - US & Canada

At epidemic's peak, a New Yorker was dying every two minutes.

Missouri officials slam 'irresponsible and dangerous' behavior seen in images of Memorial Day crowds

Missouri officials on Monday slammed the “irresponsible and dangerous” behavior of people who crowded pools and patios at the Lake of the Ozarks over Memorial Day weekend.

‘The Walking Dead’ Twitter Calls Out Missouri Pool-Goers For Being The Sort Of People To Hide A Walker Bite

As social distancing rules were flouted on the Memorial Day weekend, the ‘Walking Dead’ Twitter account likened to those who would ‘100% hide a walker bite.’ As the U.S. ...

November 28 proposal for Caulfield Cup to avoid AFL finals

The Caulfield Cup may be moved from mid-October to the end of November under a draft schedule presented to racing clubs.

November 28 proposal for Caulfield Cup to avoid AFL finals

The Caulfield Cup may be moved from mid-October to the end of November under a draft schedule presented to racing clubs.

November 28 proposal for Caulfield Cup to avoid AFL finals

The Caulfield Cup may be moved from mid-October to the end of November under a draft schedule presented to racing clubs.

COVID-19: How we plan to conduct Ondo, Edo polls -- INEC

Nigeria's electoral umpire, INEC, has highlighted precautionary measures it will take in conducting the forthcoming gubernatorial elections in Edo

INEC to redesign polling units to comply with COVID-19 regulations

Amidst COVID-19, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said that Polling Units shall be redesigned by the Commission

Kelowna man charged with harming a hamster

The 20-year-old Kelowna man faces several animal cruelty charges

Kelowna man arrested for alleged hamster cruelty

A Kelowna man has been arrested following allegations of animal cruelty involving a hamster.Police were notified on May 14 about a social media account with

NELA Veterans Cemetery hosts annual Memorial Day ceremony

The Northeast Louisiana Veterans Cemetery hosted its annual ceremony Monday to honor veterans this Memorial Day.

Memorial Day Observances Smaller, More Subdued During Pandemic

Commemorations of fallen soldiers were canceled or toned down across the country.

Worker shortage concerns loom in immigrant-heavy meatpacking

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — When Martha Kebede’s adult sons immigrated from Ethiopia and reunited with her in South Dakota this year, they had few work opportunities. Lacking English skills,...

More than 200 COVID-19 infections at Guatemala textile plant

GUATEMALA CITY — More than 200 workers at an export-focused textile plant in Guatemala have tested positive for the novel coronavirus and more results are pending in what could be one of the country’s largest outbreaks, officials said Monday.

“Don’t sign a contract and later complain about being cheated” – ElDee reacts to Cynthia Morgan’s situation

Eldee has also reacted to the situation between Cynthia Morgan and her former record label boss, Jude Okoye, as he stated advised singers to not complain about contracts they signed willingly. Recall that over the

Peter Okoye finally speaks about Cynthia Morgan's fight with ex record label

Peter Okoye, one of the members of the PSquare group, has lent his voice to the debacle between his brother, Jude Okoye, and Nigerian Singer Cynthia Morgan.

Canadian Screen Awards to reveal winners tonight through Thursday

The first three presentations will be live-streamed tonight on the website of the Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television

Here’s how to watch the virtual Canadian Screen Awards ceremonies

With the Canadian Screen Awards shifting to virtual programming due to the COVID-19 pandemic, here's how to tune in online.

UBS announces global financing team

NEW YORK (Reuters) - UBS (UBSG.S) said on Monday it has created a new global financing team, a group that will span across divisions under one group in order to serve clients in a faster and simpler fashion.

Fear-mongering over national security law unfounded

Many foreign officials and media outlets have rushed to claim Hong Kong's status as a global financial hub has ended due to the impending National Security Law, with unsubstantiated reports of capital flight, but the move of the legislation is actually a boost to the business environment in the long-run.

Young people dominate early super withdrawals

Young Australians comprise the majority of people making early withdrawals from their superannuation, as the COVID-19 crisis sweeps through the economy.

Lawmakers raise concerns over ‘distress withdrawal’ of EPFO funds

Most Opposition parties believe the withdrawals, about 10 times that in a similar time frame before lockdown, shows distress.Parties believe the matter of EPF withdrawals should be discussed when the standing committee meets

China warns US against sparking Cold War - The Nation Nigeria

Wang Yi, the Chinese foreign minister, said Sunday that the U.S. should “give up on its wishful thinking of changing China” and avoid bringing..

China warns US of countermeasures over Hong Kong trading threats

China warns US of countermeasures over Hong Kong trading threats

COVID-19 prompts Quebec to put off premiers' meeting

Quebec is postponing the Council of the Federation meeting it was set to host this summer because of COVID-19.

Council of the Federation: COVID-19 prompts Quebec to put off premiers' meeting

Quebec is postponing the Council of the Federation meeting it was set to host this summer because of COVID-19.

85-year-old ex-DG of Imo Broadcasting Corporation ‘stabs wife to death’

Theophilus Okere, a former director-general of the Imo Broadcasting Corporation (IBC), allegedly stabbed his wife to death at Imerinwe community in the Ngor-Okpala local government area of Imo on Monday. Aged

85-year-old ex-IBC Director-General stabs wife to death

A former Director-General of the Imo Broadcasting Corporation (IBC), Mr Theophilus Okere, allegedly stabbed his wife to death early on Monday at Imerinwe community in the Ngor-Okpala Local Government Area of Imo.

Denmark to let cross-border couples meet - if they show photos, love letters

Denmark eased its border controls with other Nordic countries and Germany on Monday, allowing cross-border couples separated by the coronavirus ...

Couples looking to be reunited in Denmark asked to show love letters

Denmark has eased its coronavirus restrictions and is now allowing in visitors seeking to be reunited with their better halves  — so long as they can prove their romance is real. People who

Normal People fans will be shocked as Marianne is tied up in abusive S&M sex scenes

The shocking scenes show Marianne tied up at the wrists, indulging in emotionless, abusive sex

Couples who eat together may not stay together

Under lockdown, one woman has noticed her husband inhales his coffee. It's 'too hot to sip, so it just gets sucked up', she said. 'Not gulping, more a sucking sound.'

Where Rhys Jones' killer and Croxteth Crew are now - from freedom to 'drug boss'

Rhys Jones' killer Sean Mercer was helped in various ways by 10 other people, including his mother, with nine jailed for their involvement in the murder

'Even now, when I see a toddler I think of James Bulger': Top lawyer RICHARD HENRIQUES was the prosecutor in Britain's most notorious child killing case. Here he reveals how there was only one possible verdict

Sir Richard Henriques, one of Britain's most distinguished lawyers, played a leading role in the trial of toddler James Bulger's (pictured) murder.

Air India to resume operation on Kolkata-Imphal-Aizawl route from Thursday

All scheduled commercial passenger flights have been suspended since March 25 when the government imposed a nationwide lockdown to curb the coronavirus pandemic. The flights resumed on Monday.

Over 500 flights take off, but states create plane confusion at airports

Maharashtra clears air, says short-term visitors exempt from isolation

Horrific moment 'killer' mother hurls autistic son, 9, into canal

Patricia Riple allegedly became overwhelmed while caring for Alejandro, who suffered from severe autism and could not speak.

Video shows mom accused of killing autistic son pushing him into Miami canal

Newly released video appears to show the Florida woman accused of killing her son with autism pushing the boy into a canal — in what authorities say was a first, but thwarted, murder

PNB fraud case: Interpol notice against Nirav Modi’s brother put up for public viewing again

Nehal Modi's name figured as the accused number 27 in the supplementary chargesheet filed by the CBI, which charged him for destroying evidence in Dubai to cover the tracks of the alleged crime.

Interpol notice against Nirav Modi's brother put up for public viewing again

The Interpol has placed the Red Corner Notice against fugitive diamantaire Nirav Modi's brother Nehal in public view again, after he recently lost an appeal against its issuance by the international

Turkish President extends Eid-ul-Fitr greetings, best wishes to PM Imran over phone

The Turkish President also expressed his condolences to Imran Khan over Karachi

In phone call, PM Imran and Erdogan decide to enhance cooperation against Covid-19

Turkish president offers Eid greetings, condoles loss of lives in Karachi plane crash, says PMO.

3,060 Special Trains Ferried Around 40 Lakh Migrants Since May 1: Railways

The Railways has ferried around 40 lakh migrant workers on board 3,060 ''Shramik Special'' trains since May 1, according to official data.

Maximum Shramik specials reached UP, started in Gujarat

Maximum Shramik specials reached UP, started in Gujarat: Of the 3,060 Shramik special trains run across the country ferrying over 40 lakh passengers up to 10 a.m. .... Get all latest entertainment & viral stories on english.lokmat.com

Father killed, son injured in Bandipora road accident

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Man dead, son injured in Bandipora road accident

A man died and his son was injured after their motorcycle met with an accident in Magnipora village of north Kashmir’s Bandipora district on Monday,

Israeli leader vows to push ahead with annexing West Bank

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday pledged to annex parts of the occupied West Bank in the coming months, vowing to move ahead with the explosive plan despite a growing chorus of condemnations by key allies. The Palestinians, with wide international backing, seek the entire West Bank as the…

Palestinian coronavirus restrictions being eased

ISTANBUL: Israeli airline El Al has resumed cargo flights twice weekly between Tel Aviv and Istanbul for the first time in 10 years — a sign that decade-long bilateral tensions might be easing. A cargo flight landed in Istanbul on Sunday morning to pick up humanitarian aid and protective equipment destined for US medical teams fighting COVID-19. Burhanettin Duran, head of the

More than 50 rounds of ammunition seized in St Catherine, man arrested

One man is in custody following the seizure of a firearm and more than 50 rounds of ammunition in Lime Tree Grove, St Catherine. The police say 5:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 23 officers were on operation in the area when a premises was searched. One...

Labour Day project in St Catherine shut down by police

Residents of Pear Tree Grove and surrounding areas in the Troja Division in St Catherine are expressing shock and dismay that they were ordered to discontinue their Labour Day project by the Riversdale Police.

Drunk broke photographer’s teeth on Cork's South Mall

A photographer taking pictures of a model on South Mall Cork had to contend with a man engaging in drunken behaviour who punched him in the mouth fracturing two teeth.

Man breached barring order again day after release on bail, court told

A special court on Saturday saw a man being charged with breaching a barring order by turning up at his mother’s house but he had to be arrested again on Sunday for the same offence.

Covid-19 deaths top 4 000 in under-fire Sweden

Sweden, which has gained international attention for its softer approach to the coronavirus than many of its European neighbours, says the number of deaths passed the 4 000 mark.

COVID-19 deaths in Sweden top 4,000: Public Health Agency

The death toll from the outbreak of the novel coronavirus in Sweden has topped 4,000, statistics published by the Public Health Agency showed on ...

The When-We-Can North East bucket list: the things we are looking forward to doing after lockdown

Most of these are things we can’t - and shouldn’t - do right now, but when we can, here’s 100 ways to celebrate the best of the North East

North East tourism industry faces huge losses if coronavirus lockdown continues

People in the region are being asked to share pictures of their favourite places in the North East on social media using the hashtag #SupportNEtourism

Sokoto records 14 COVID-19 deaths

Adeniyi Olugbemi, Sokoto The Sokoto State Taskforce on Covid-19 has attributed the low coronavirus-related deaths in the state to its innovative approach of the 3Ts (Trace, Test and Treat). The C...

Joshua Ritchie ‘breaks lockdown rules again after throwing huge house party for 80 people’

JOSHUA Ritchie reportedly broke the lockdown rules again at the weekend when he hosted a party for 80 people. Joshua, 25, didn’t even try to hide the fact that he was having a get together am…

Girlfriend, 18, accused of murdering Fife man by driving over his head at farm

A STUDENT has appeared in court accused of murdering her boyfriend by running him down and driving over his head. Grace Ross, 18, is said to have murdered Joshua Kerr, also 18, in an alleged incide…

The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada

The latest numbers of confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 7:59 p.m. ET on May 25, 2020: There are 85,711 confirmed and presumptive cases in Canada.

The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada

The latest numbers of confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 7:59 p.m. ET on May 25, 2020:There are 85,711 confirmed and presumptive cases

Keeping Grand Gedeh Safe: Boley & Team Scale Up COVID-19 Awareness and Prevention Initiatives

Zwedru  – In the face of the scotching COVID-19 pandemic, Grand Gedeh County District #2 Representative and Co-Chair of the House Committee on Health, Dr. George E. S. Boley, Sr., dispatched a team to the Grand Gedeh County, Liberia, to distribute preventive materials, awareness message across the county and financial assistance. These materials included sanitary […]

Liberals, NDP work on sick leave to secure deal on future of Parliament

OTTAWA — How Parliament should function in the midst of the COVID-19 crisis remained unresolved Monday as the Conservatives dug in on their demand that the House of Commons resume normal operations with a reduced number of MPs in the chamber.

Liberals, NDP work on sick leave to secure deal on future of Parliament

OTTAWA - How Parliament should function in the midst of the COVID-19 crisis remained unresolved Monday as the Conservatives dug in on their demand that the

Coca-Cola Amatil sales plunge on widespread COVID-19 lockdowns

A full month of lockdowns has severely disrupted what are traditionally peak trading periods of Easter, Anzac Day and Ramadan for the drinks giant.

Coca-Cola Amatil sales plunge on widespread COVID-19 lockdowns

A full month of lockdowns has severely disrupted what are traditionally peak trading periods of Easter, Anzac Day and Ramadan for the drinks giant.

Salem Airport to resume operations on Wednesday

Temperature of passengers would be screened before boarding and passengers would be provided with PPE kits along with sanitisers by the airline.

Flights back in the air, but carry very few passengers

Patronage on day one despite COVID-19 threat and restrictions augur well for air services, it is felt

Nobody Paid Attention To Ghanaian Comedy Until I Came Into The Scene – Mizz Esi Brags

Ghanaian female Comedian and actress, Maame Esi Forson, popularly known as Mizz Esi, has claimed that she is responsible for the attention Ghana comedy is getting now. 

Most Celebrities Are Broke Because The Industry Doesn’t Pay – Master Richard

Ghanaian actor, Mikki Osei Berko, otherwise known as Master Richard, has revealed how broke most Ghanaian celebrities are.

Jacob Zuma’s attack on the judiciary may have crossed an important line

The latest episode of ‘Zooming with the Zumas’ questioned the integrity of the judiciary and some judges. Wittingly or unwittingly, the attack by Zuma was calculated to impair or had the effect of impairing the public’s confidence in the judiciary.

Covid-19, lockdown and new charges of corruption lead to delay in Zuma corruption trial

Less than a week after former president Jacob Zuma pegged the country’s judiciary alongside that of the apartheid state, the former president is attempting to direct when his corruption trial should be heard.

CAO decision time: What should you study at college?

Students have until July 1st to submit their final third level course options to the CAO

CAO Q&A: Everything you need to know about the change of mind process

Brian Mooney on how to approach the CAO process and get your course choice right

ILO concerned over states’ move to ease labour laws, urges PM to intervene

The International Labour Organisation (ILO) has expressed ‘deep concern’ over the way some state governments are trying to modify relevant laws to ease labour regulations, and has requested Prime Minister Narendra Modi to intervene and ask states to uphold the country’s international commitments on the labour front.

States’ labour reform moves hit hurdle; Centre may say ‘no’ to key changes

A senior functionary with the Union labour ministry told FE that suspension of labour laws by the states under the Factories Act can’t last for more than three months at a time.

Two new cases of COVID-19 detected at FMC Abeokuta

Barely 24 hours after the confirmation of three new coronavirus cases and one death at he Federal Medical Centre , Idi- Aba Abeokuta, the the facility again

Coronavirus: What did Dominic Cummings do during lockdown?

Boris Johnson's chief aide has not been out of the headlines this Bank Holiday weekend; here's everything you need to know.

Coronavirus: Boris Johnson’s chief adviser defends decision to drive 260 miles during lockdown

Boris Johnson's chief adviser, Dominic Cummings, has defended his decision to drive 260 miles from London to County Durham during the coronavirus lockdown while he and his family were suffering with Covid-19 symptoms.

China to further crack down on manipulation of financial market

China has strengthened the effort to crack down on manipulation of financial markets in an effort to prevent and resolve financial risks, according to China’s top Chief Justice.

Military helicopter crash-lands in Russia, kills 4 on board

MOSCOW (AP) — A Russian military helicopter crash-landed on an airfield Tuesday in the far eastern region of Chukotka, killing four people, the military said. The crash involving a Mi-8...

Quebec coroner recommends more training for police dealing with domestic violence

MONTREAL — A coroner is recommending more training for police officers who intervene in domestic violence cases following the murder of a Quebec woman by her ex-boyfriend when she returned home to retrieve her belongings.

Quebec coroner recommends more training for police dealing with domestic violence

MONTREAL — A coroner is recommending more training for police officers after investigating the murder of a Quebec woman killed by her ex-boyfriend when she returned home to retrieve her belongings.

Several homes of terrorists were already demolished, stresses father of Dvir Sorek - Defense/Security

Atuna was not 'the murderer' - he was one of a gang. Media portrayal is misleading.

Ontario delays allowing bubble families, larger gatherings as COVID cases rise

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau urged Canadians to keep following public health orders heading into summer, as rising COVID-19 cases and high-profile misbehaviour in a Toronto park over the weekend threatened to derail Ontario's reopening plans.

Mother's Day gatherings boosted COVID-19 cases, health minister says

TORONTO — Mother's Day gatherings contrary to physical distancing rules helped boost Ontario's COVID-19 cases, the health minister said Monday, and those rising numbers — plus concern over a large crowd at a Toronto park over the weekend — are delayi

Mother's Day gatherings boosted COVID-19 cases, health minister says

'... people seeing families when they should not have been more than five people together,'

Federal coronavirus testing plan puts burden on states

The Trump administration’s new strategy for coronavirus testing puts much of the burden on states while promising to provide supplies such as swabs and material to transport specimens. In a joint letter, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer, New Jersey Rep. Frank Pallone

Federal coronavirus testing plan puts burden on states

The 81-page document from the Department of Health and Human Services comes as the U.S. death toll from the pandemic is approaching 100,000.

Authorities: Bear attacks mountain biker in southern Montana

BILLINGS, Montana (AP) — A mountain biker was attacked by a grizzly bear Monday near the southern Montana community of Big Sky, according to authorities. Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks...

Pixar Released a New SparkShorts on Disney+ About Coming Out to Your Parents, and It's So Moving

Pixar's newest short film, Out, is about a person named Greg who is trying to come out to their parents on the day they move into a new home.

Disney World Helped Me Grieve the Sudden Death of My Sister

Disney and I have history. In the fourth grade, each student in my class was allowed to plan a class indulgence for everyone to partake in, which aligned

Good news: Indore identified as role model city for handing COVID-19 pandemic

Richmonde rolls out Black Box food combinations

Executive Chef Vic Barangan has expertly selected and packaged in black box sets the bestselling comfort food offered at Richmonde Hotel Ortigas and Eastwood’s all-day dining restaurants.

Podium brings restaurant specialties to your home

The Podium launches a call-to-order service that enables customers to have some of the culinary specialties from the mall’s restaurants delivered to their homes. 

BJP MPs 'attend' Taiwan event, irk China

India News: Asking India to refrain from interfering in its "internal" affairs, the Chinese have taken umbrage at BJP MPs Meenakshi Lekhi and Rahul Kaswan's "virt

Multiple Israeli Coronavirus Research Centers Struck in Major Cyber Attack

The attacks involved no attempt to extract information but rather simply an attempt to sabotage the research. They failed.

After UP, Rajasthan reverts to 8-hr factory shifts

India News: Human resources experts, trade unions and civil society groups have lauded the Rajasthan government’s decision on Sunday to revert to 8-hour shifts in

Florida Keys man kidnaps girl, 17, to get through COVID-19 checkpoint, police say

(CNN) — A Florida man was charged with kidnapping/false imprisonment last week after forcing a 17-year old girl to drive him and another woman through...

My Mother Died of the Coronavirus. It’s Time She Be Counted.

Not having an accurate, honest, nationwide way to tally Covid-19 cases will only add to the current tragedy.

Armstrong Creek man charged over principal’s hit-run death in Beaumaris

Victoria Police say a man has been charged over a hit-and-run crash that left a dedicated teacher dead in Melbourne on Sunday.

Amnesty International, others ask Akwa Ibom govt, SSS to release detained journalist

The rights group, Amnesty International, and other groups have called on Nigeria’s secret police, the SSS, to release a sports journalist, Kufre Carter

Cowichan Valley to provide iPads to families with free Rogers data, Apple resources

Rogers is offering three months of free data and Apple is providing free educational apps, books and videos.

Skye Canyon hosts Memorial Day car parade in Las Vegas

In the age of COVID-19, planners have to get creative when it comes to community events, said Brittany Bolduc, event coordinator for the Skye Canyon master-planned community.

Hawaii's Pūhāhonu is revealed to be the largest and hottest shield volcano on Earth - and is more than TWICE the size of nearby Mauna Loa which was previously thought to be the biggest

Researchers have concluded that Pūhāhonu in Hawaii is the world's largest shield volcano, revising past assessments that had claimed nearby Mauna Loa was the largest.

Man defiles daughters after spiking their drinks - The Nation Nigeria

A 48-year-old man, Femi Onifade, has been arrested in Ondo State for defiling his two daughters aged six and nine. It was gathered that the Deji of Akure,

Hong Kong Pro-Democracy Activists Jailed for 'Not Made in China' Masks

Hong Kong Customs arrested a member of a local pro-democracy group for allegedly violating a trade descriptions ordinance.

Delhi Metro prepares to begin ops at 24-48 hr notice

As the first step towards resuming services, DMRC has decided to deploy full manpower, including station controllers and housekeeping staff, from Tuesday, sources said. Cleaning of stations has also started.

Slipping on child mortality goals

India has done well to reduce its child mortality rate, but the health and wellbeing of infants and children still remains a major challenge. Studies on child survival by the India State Level Disease Burden Initiative have found that the country’s under-5 mortality rate dropped by 49% between 2000 and 2017, but there is a six-fold variation in the rate between states and an 11-fold variation between various districts.

B.C. needs changes to keep cyber threats out of its election process: report

VICTORIA - British Columbia should update its Election Act to include cyber protection measures before next year's scheduled provincial election, says the c

White House brings forward Brazil travel restrictions by two days

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The White House on Monday brought forward by two days restrictions on travel to the United States from Brazil that were announced after the Latin American country became the world’s No. 2 coronavirus hotspot.

Serial rapist falls 100ft down a cliff during police chase

He was convicted of raping up to 100 women.

As China eclipses US, Brussels must rethink Beijing, says top EU diplomat

Josep Borrell said the pandemic could be seen as a turning point in the power shift from West to East, and that the "pressure to choose sides is growing."

Kotak Bank cuts savings rate to 3.5% for up to Rs 1 lakh balance

This is the lender’s second cut to the savings rate in as many months and brings its interest rate on savings accounts at par with that of the much larger Punjab National Bank (PNB).

NYC woman sues Harlem nursing home after dad dies from coronavirus

A Manhattan woman says her dad died from coronavirus in a Harlem nursing home because it failed to implement basic health guidelines including not stopping loved ones from visiting the facility until

A second immigrant has died from COVID-19 while in ICE custody

Santiago Baten-Oxlag, an immigrant in custody of the US Immigrations and Customs Enforcement agency, died from COVID-19 on Sunday.

B.C. government says sorry as camping reservation system overwhelmed

VICTORIA - The government website for British Columbia residents booking provincial campsites was overwhelmed on Monday, prompting an apology from the Minis

Bank Holiday tragedy as teenage girl and man drown on same stretch of Cornish coastline as UK comes out of coronavirus lockdown

Officers described a 'very tough day' in Cornwall amid the two fatalities, which took place in separate incidents on Monday afternoon.

Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh have over 50% recovery rate

MP has reported a 51% recovery rate among Covid-19 patients while Rajasthan has done better at 54% and UP is the best among the three states with a 56% recovery rate. In all these states, the number of active cases is hence below the number of recovered patients. The national recovery rate stands at about 42%.

S. Korea, China to discuss expanding scope of FTA

South Korea said Tuesday it will hold the seventh round of talks with China this week to discuss expanding the scope of their bilateral free trade agreement (FTA) to better cover the service and investment sectors. The two countries will begin a four-day virtual meeting Tuesday to "speed up" the progress amid the new coronavirus pandemic that has virtually frozen global travel and economic activities, acco...

Q&A with MLB Insider Bob Nightengale

Tuesday, the league will present an economic plan to the players association as the two sides try to reach an agreement to get the MLB season underway.

223 people arrested for cybercrimes in Maharashtra

223 people arrested for cybercrimes in Maharashtra: A total of 419 cases have been registered and 223 people have been arrested for alleged cybercrime activities by Cyber Cell of Maharashtra Police during the coronavirus induced lockdown.. Get all latest entertainment & viral stories on english.lokmat.com

Mobile dispensary screens 20,000 people for various ailments

The van was flagged off by District Collector C. Kathiravan on April 9.

Angry shoppers shame woman in NY store for not wearing mask then kick her out

'Get the f*ck out of here,' one of the customers screams at the woman, who throws her hands up in protest.

George R.R. Martin joins group to buy historic railway

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — George R.R. Martin, the famed author of the “Game of Thrones” fantasy series, has joined a group to buy the historic Santa Fe Southern Railroad....

25 booked in UP for gathering at mosque for Eid prayers

A case was registered against 25 people under Section 188 (disobedience to order) of the Indian Penal Code, as well as the Disaster Management Act, the police said.

US President Trump: I'm getting it all back (from China)

US President Donald Trump has been crossing the wires on Monday, US time. Trump has tweeted, Great reviews on our handling of COVID-19, sometimes refe

Japan airs strong concern after Hong Kong rally over security law

Japan is watching the situation in Hong Kong "with strong concern" after demonstrators took to the streets to protest China's plan to enact a controversial security law, the top government spokesman said Monday. Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga told a press conference that a free and open system ought to…

Rich Chinese Snapping up Luxury Homes From Singapore to Sydney

Rich Chinese home buyers are back.

Spain revises virus death toll, removes cases counted twice

Spain's government on Monday revised downward the country's death toll from the coronavirus by nearly 2,000, bringing the total to 26,834.

Lagos holds virtual session on plea bargaining, sentencing tips

Judges from within and outside the country, magistrates, prosecutors, and defence lawyers across the country numbering about 391, at a virtual session,

Remains of 60 Mammoths Found in Mexico

Archaeologists said the remains found near the site of a former lake could suggest the animals were hunted after they got stuck in mud.

Cacophony is hushed by coronavirus as Chattogram beach, amusement parks empty out on Eid

In normal times, people in their thousands arrive on the sea beach and in amusement parks in Chattogram and they reverberate with never-ending noise on Eid-ul-Fitr.

2 new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Roosevelt County

New Mexico State health officials have confirmed two new positive COVID-19 cases in Roosevelt County this afternoon.

Lenovo promises to up PC building to meet working from home demand

Employees will continue to work from home after the crisis is over and Lenovo is preparing to meet increased demand for PCs.

Do we really want children taught by teachers dressed in visors and face masks?

Chidren’s wellbeing will be shattered by a strict social distancing regime in primary school

PM's chief aide still facing calls to resign over lockdown breach claims

The prime minister's chief aide is still facing calls to resign after allegations he broke the coronavirus lockdown restrictions. Dominic Cummings said he believed he acted "reasonably" and within the law after driving 260 miles from London to Durham in March. At a press conference in Number 10 Downing Street's garden, Mr Cummings said he made the trip over fears of a lack of childcare if he came too ill with Covid-19 to look after his young boy. He also revealed concerns about his family's safety but said despite the backlash, he had "not considered" resigning.

Beximco exports 6.5 million PPE gowns to US

Beximco Group has exported 6.5 million personal protective equipment or PPE gowns to US brand Hanes for delivery to the Federal Emergency Management Agency, or FEMA.

Government Releases Rs 1,000 Crore To Bengal; Central Team To Assess Cyclone Damage

The Centre has released Rs 1,000 crore to the West Bengal government, as announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and a team of the Union government will visit the state soon to assess the damage caused by Cyclone Amphan.

Man charged with murder over death of four-year-old Brisbane girl

A 43-year-old man was due to appear in court on Tuesday after the death of the child in the suburb of Cannon Hill

Tiger King's Dillon Passage parties with Too Hot To Handle's Bryce Hirschberg

Of course it was on Bryce's mythical boat.

Swimming to be banned at Merrion strand due to poor water quality

Dublin beach is first to face such a prohibition, as EPA rates it as ‘poor’ for fifth year in a row

10 more Ugandans, 34 Kenyan medics test positive for COVID-19

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BJP planning massive reach out to mark first year of PM Modi's second term

BJP planning massive reach out to mark first year of PM Modi's second term: To mark the completion of the first year of BJP-led government in its second term in office on May 30, the party is planning to hold over 1,000 virtual conferences by senior leaders and its workers will deliver a letter written by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to 10 crore homes in the country.. Get all latest entertainment & viral stories on english.lokmat.com

Surrey history buff transcribes her way to a provincial award

‘It can be tedious work but it’s also very interesting,’ Diane Johnson says

Italy recruits volunteers to control crowds as COVID-19 lockdown eases

Italy's government will ask some 60,000 citizens to work as volunteers to enforce social distancing rules as it gradually removes coronavirus ...

'Terrace House' star Kimura likely took her own life using toxic gas

Hana Kimura, the 22-year-old female professional wrestler who was among the cast of the internationally popular Netflix reality show "Terrace House," is believed to have killed herself using toxic gas at her Tokyo home where she was living alone, investigative sources said Monday. Kimura, who had been a target of…

Air Canada CEO's compensation cut by more than half to $5.8M due to COVID-19

MONTREAL — Air Canada CEO Calin Rovinescu was on track to receive around $12.9 million in total compensation last year, but the value fell by more than half as the airline's shares stalled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Medical groups urge G20 to focus on climate change with COVID-19 aid packages

A group of medical associations representing more than 40 million health professionals from around the world is urging the G20 governments to focus on addressing public health and climate change when it comes to economic recovery packages for COVID-19.

Las Vegas, travel industry in uncharted territory amid pandemic

Airlines and airports are taking steps to convince the traveling public that flying is no more dangerous than going to the grocery store.

World Bank’s approval for Nigeria’s $1.5b cash coming July

The World Bank will take final decision in late July on a $1.5 billion loan to support Nigeria as it fights the novel coronavirus, the bank’s country ...

Could a space congestion charge clear up junk-ridden skies?

MILAN, May 26 — Countries should levy an “orbit congestion charge” on satellite operators to tackle the growing concentration of space junk cluttering the skies, researchers said yesterday, but with some doubting the practicalities of such a fee. From dead satellites to bits of rockets, the...

NZD/USD is perched on a fragile branch, struggles to break higher

NZD/USD is trading at 0.6100, +.01% on the day as we head into the early Asian open. The pair has traded between a range of 0.6083 and 0.6108 on what

Steve Mnuchin’s socialite sister sues potential buyers of her $8M pad

The socialite sister of US Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin is suing two potential buyers of her Park Avenue penthouse for a near $1 million deposit after she claims they tanked the deal, new court

Jersey Shore plane banners target Phil Murphy, Tom Wolf

Several beach-banner planes at the Jersey Shore targeted Gov. Phil Murphy and his Pennsylvania counterpart apparently over their coronavirus lockdown stances during the holiday weekend. “Resist

Liberia: United Methodist Church’s Pastor, Dynamite Fishermen Escape Police Arrest in Grand Bassa County

Monrovia – The National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority (NaFAA) has revealed that the host Pastor of the United Methodist Church located in the Pin-berry Community and a crew of dynamite fishermen have escaped police arrest after been cut in dynamite fishing recently. NaFAA press release stated that the illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing took […]

Twisted son who raped his own mother while high on drugs jailed for 17 years

A SADISTIC son who savagely raped his own mum while high on meth has been caged for 17 years in Australia. Slamming the twisted pervert as being the “utmost evil”, the horrified judge t…

Physical EGM by SBI contradicting rationale behind lockdown, says IiAS

In a report, IiAS said the bank “is compelled to hold a physical EGM in June, contradicting the rationale behind national lockdowns to contain the spread of Covid-19.”

Bill de Blasio’s class bias is showing with his ugly beach ban

In 2013, Mayor de Blasio rode to Gracie Mansion with the theme of “A Tale of Two Cities,” decrying New York City’s class divide, ­between rich and poor, haves and have-nots. Seven years later,

Florence Bowman loved a good game of Scrabble, and often played against herself

Matriarch. Scrabble player. Foodie. Gardener. Born Nov. 30, 1920, in Grey County, Ont., died March 2, 2020, in London, Ont.; of coronary artery disease; aged 99

Testy moment for Ministry of Agric - The Nation Nigeria Newsa

The jobs were signed, sealed and delivered by the contractors. They expected their contracts’ sums to be released to them. But, some two years later..

Half of English-speakers, 90% of French-speakers  support sovereignty - Inside Israel

Poll finds plurality of English-speakers, overwhelming majority of French-speakers in Israel support application of sovereignty.

Mum of missing Scots sailor Timmy MacColl accuses Royal Navy of covering up his disappearance

THE mum of missing sailor Timmy MacColl has accused the Royal Navy of covering up his disappearance eight years ago. Sheena MacColl, 57, reckons her son “came to harm” during shore leave in Dubai. …

Level 3 – a slightly less terrible option

In a situation where no realistic options are good, President Cyril Ramaphosa and his government will have no choice but to accept the less terrible ones.

Japan gives up approving Avigan for COVID-19 treatment by end-May -Kyodo

TOKYO — The Japanese government has given up on approving Fujifilm Holdings Corp’s Avigan drug for the treatment of COVID-19 by the end of May, Kyodo News reported late on Monday.

Alligator found outside front door of Florida home

A Florida resident found a gator crawling on a bench outside his front door Thursday morning.

Bihar to install oxygen pipeline system in sub-divisional hospitals

The state government is also set to place an order for medicine supplies for the next two years including 3.5 million strips of hydroxychroloquine tablets, besides procuring walk-in-kiosks like Kerala for all its district hospitals to take Covid-19 samples from patients.

One killed, many injured in Ebonyi communal clash

Edward Nnachi, Abakaliki A 46-year-old man, Azubuike Inya, has been allegedly murdered by his kinsmen at Amankwo village, Nkpoghoro community, in the Afikpo North Local Government Area of Ebonyi S...

France to welcome 750 asylum seekers from Greece

Greece’s Alternate Minister of Migration and Asylum Giorgos Koumoutsakos announced that 750 asylum seekers will be relocated to France, following an agreement

The bravest men in Ireland sat in this chair

An excerpt from "They Put the Flag a-Flyin’ The Roscommon Volunteers" by Kathleen Hegarty Thorne

Cos look within for new woman leaders

India Business News: Namrata.

Pandemic delivers R943m revenue blow to Netcare

Costs for PPE escalate to R850m as group bolsters its supply ahead of virus peak.

Spike in stubble burning incidents in Punjab

With wheat harvesting over in Punjab, the State has witnessed a spike in incidents of stubble burning against the last two years as several farmers continue to defy the ban on burning the crop residue

Probe Dangote’s human right abuses in coal mining communities, group tells FG

GIFSEP asked the FG to probe reported human right abuses on coal mining communities, particularly attributed to the Dangote Coalmine in Kogi.

Kentucky couple spends Memorial Day setting out flags across entire city

A Kentucky couple spent their Memorial Day setting out flags across the city of Hazard.

Madhuri Dixit talks about her latest debut and more

Talking about something ‘new’, when did singing happen to Madhuri, we enquire

Police concerned for missing 13yo Logan girl

Police are calling for help to find a 13-year-old girl missing from Logan for almost a week. She was last seen at an address on Jackson Street in Eagleby last Wednesday (May 20) around 7.00am…

Mexico City records thousands more deaths than usual, amid doubt over official Covid-19 toll

Research found 8,000 more death certificates have been issued so far this year than the four-year average

Of gentlemen’s agreements, practices and conventions in NBA elections

The season for campaign into National offices of the Nigeria Bar Association (NBA) is drawing nigh, but the campaigns have been building up subterraneously

Make Everyone Jealous With This Nissan Skyline GT-R Wagon

While the R32 and R33 are both fair game, the Nissan Skyline R34, the predecessor to today's Nissan GT-R, s...

How a Stranger's Comment Changed the Way I Parent

We'd spent a few hours at the beach during our Spring break trip to San Diego when the weather turned and we decided to pack it up and head out. I juggled

No quarantine for asymptomatic passengers arriving in Gujarat

The government has recommended “self-supervision of symptoms” for a period of 14 days for the passengers upon reaching their homes.

Andhra CM Jaganmohan Reddy shelves TTD's plans to sell devotee-donated lands

In an apparent damage control measure, the Jaganmohan Reddy government has issued an order keeping a decision by the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams to liquidate 50 bits of properties in abeyance.

Grocery and grain market in APMC reopens

Pune district sees highest single-day surge of more than 450 cases

Evening top 5: No new coronavirus deaths in Republic as 59 new cases confirmed

Coronavirus: No new deaths reported in Republic for first time since MarchThere have been no new...

Virgin Orbit fails on first rocket launch attempt, 'next big test ASAP' for Richard Branson’s spaceflight firm

Richard Branson’s Virgin Orbit failed on its first rocket launch attempt, which took place out of the Mojave Spaceport in Southern California.

Covid-pushed business spike sends fintech ClearTax on hiring spree

At a time when most business giants are stuck in firing dilemmas, India's fintech bellwether player ClearTax is getting busier on its hiring spree.

Donald Trump spends Memorial Day weekend attacking female opponents and golfing

'Presidency is about a lot more than tweeting from your golf cart,' Trump's likely opponent in the 2020 election, Joe Biden, said.

Brit teacher in Cambodia told by docs to cough up £20k or lose his infected lung

Anthony Igoe, 31, from Clydebank, Scotland, has picked up two bacterial infections while on holiday with partner Alana Fonseca, who claims insurance firm Cigna is refusing to pay

Elon Musk’s SpaceX poised to make history with first private manned launch to orbit

Elon Musk’s SpaceX makes history on Wednesday — going where no private enterprise has gone before with the first nongovernment launch of humans into orbit. The Crew Dragon capsule atop a Falcon 9

New app will help address homelessness in Oklahoma City

This year, people in Oklahoma City will be able to interact with individuals experiencing homelessness in a new, high-tech way. Starting in July, City Care will begin rolling out an information campaign around a pilot program with a Seattle-based app company called Samaritan to offer a platform for community members to financially support a small group of people experiencing homelessness. “I think we will see success,” said City Care CEO Adam Luck. “I feel that in Oklahoma City, we’ve seen an increased awareness and interest in what is happening in our community in relation to our neighbors without homes.” The goal is to have the program up and running by the end of this year.

Trump insults Marine veteran Rep. Conor Lamb, calls him an 'American fraud'

President Trump spent part of Memorial Day taking shots at Rep. Conor Lamb (D-Penn.), calling him an "American fraud," misrepresenting his voting record, and spelling his name wrong, all in one tweet. Lamb, a Marine Corps veteran, represents Pennsylvania's 17th Congressional District. The state's primary is next week, and Trump took the opportunity to praise his opponent, Republican Army combat veteran Sean Parnell, while slamming Lamb. "Sean Parnell is an American Hero," Trump tweeted. "Connor Lamm has proven to be an American fraud, and a puppet for Crazy Nancy Pelosi. He said he would NOT vote for her for Speaker, and did. Will kill 2A. Voted to impeach (on nothing). A TOTAL & COMPLETE Sean Parnell Endorsement!" Lamb was one of more than a dozen Democrats to not vote for Pelosi as speaker of the House in 2019. In response, Lamb tweeted that Trump and other Republicans have been "lying about my record since the day I became a candidate. It hasn't stopped, and it won't stop, until we beat them at the ballot…

Bihar, Jharkhand transfer via apps Rs 1,000 each to 21 lakh migrant workers

Faced with the challenge of providing relief to migrant labourers stuck in other states during April — before transportation became available on May 1 — Bihar has developed a mobile application (app) which could perform basic checks through Aadhaar authentication to identify genuine beneficiaries.

Nine killer questions Dominic Cummings still has to answer after press conference

In a rare press conference from Downing Street, Dominic Cummings explained why he travelled 260 miles to his family home in Durham during the lockdown, but it raised yet more questions

Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal & others receive special Eid greeting from Qureshi

Qureshi acknowledged the support of Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal & others towards COVID-19 relief work in Pakistan.

'We just want some help': Drought-stricken Hauraki Plains farmers

Farmers on the Hauraki Plains are banding together and holding socially-distanced shed meetings, as they fight the worst drought seen in the area in decades.

Man, 43, charged with murder after body found in Plymouth

It follows the death of a 49-year-old man in Beaumont Road on Friday

New study pinpoints ideal antiviral targets within the SARS-CoV-2 viral cycle

A specific biophysical model for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) shows how potential drugs inhibiting both viral transcription and translation would be particularly effective against coronavirus disease (COVID-19). The model was developed by University of Minnesota researchers and described in their recent publication available on the bioRxiv preprint server.

Coronavirus | Srinagar hospital’s principal flags police harassment

A cardiologist had alleged that he was detained, abused and hit in the belly with a baton

I don’t have hand in Edo APC primary, says Okunbo

Eminent businessman Captain Hosa Okunbo has dissociated himself from the pre-primary meeting of the All Progressives Congress (APC) held in Benin city

Protests in Ecuador against job, wage cuts, over virus

Demonstrators defied coronavirus restrictions to march in cities across Ecuador on Monday in protest against President Lenin Moreno's drastic economic measures to tackle the crisis.

Opposition leaders likely to decide next course of action against Modi government's handing of COVID-19 on Tuesday

A core group of top Opposition leaders on Tuesday are likely to take a call on the next course of action on the government's "faulty" COVID-19 response after 22 non-BJP parties joined hands to target

'Domnishambles': Tory MPs continue piling pressure on Downing Street to sack Dominic Cummings as angry constituents decry his actions

Conservative backbenchers have been calling on the Prime Minister to remove Dominic Cummings from his influential position after he drove from London to Durham.

Donald Trump complains he gets 'no credit' for handling the coronavirus crisis even as he brags about getting 'great reviews' and the nation's death toll ticks toward 100,000

President Donald Trump touted 'great reviews' of his coronavirus response and claimed he got 'no credit' for it. His tweet came as U.S. deaths from the disease approached 100,000.

Hundreds of Gold Coast homes experiencing power outage

Hundreds of Gold Coast homes are without power this morning, after an outage towards the southern end of the coast. Over 1,300 residences have been affected, across the suburbs of Burleigh Heads…

Akali Leader Shot Dead In Punjab's Batala: Police

A 24-year-old local Akali leader was allegedly shot dead after an argument in Punjab's Batala, an incident described as 'political killing' by the SAD.

Video shows racially-charged rant, 911 call over man allegedly asking woman to leash dog in NY park

The video shows the woman claim the man is threatening her life, though he's not heard uttering any threats in the video.

Video shows racially-charged rant, 911 call over man allegedly asking woman to leash dog in NY park

The video shows the woman claim the man is threatening her life, though he's not heard uttering any threats in the video.

3 states finalising databases for benefit of migrant workers

The migrant commission announced by the Uttar Pradesh government will map skills of workers who have returned to the state, providing data to employment exchanges while also providing workers social security measures like insurance.

Migrants account for 60% of active Covid cases in UP

India News: Uttar Pradesh's Covid-19 cases crossed the 6,500-mark, with 229 fresh cases being reported in the past 24 hours. The state also recorded eight deaths,

Quarantine plan would devastate aviation sector

Sir, – As an island nation and open economy, we are dependent on aviation as a critical artery for the life-blood of trade and tourism for our future prosperity.

Health facilities avoided out of fear, another mine temporarily closed and a rating agency’s grim forecast

On Monday, it came to light that thousands of people are avoiding health facilities for fear of being infected with Covid-19 or harassed by police. A statement of support for Prof Glenda Gray has been signed by 250 scientists and Mponeng mine has closed after staff tested positive for the virus. The country’s biggest horse racing company has furloughed most of its staff and a rating agency has a grim forecast for SA.

Ilhan Omar Says Believes Tara Reade's Sexual Assault Allegations Against Joe Biden

The former staffer previously claimed she was sexually assaulted by the former vice president during an encounter 27 years ago, which Biden has denied.

Time for a right-of-way commission

Sir, – We have all learned a lot since the current global crisis descended on us. One thing many of us will have noted, in trying to stay within our 5km confinement, is the paucity of places in which one can safely stroll, other than in the shamefully few and frequently crowded public parks and along the narrow footpaths of increasingly congested roads.

Care workers should be better paid and valued after Covid-19 – poll

Fawcett Society survey shows support for income-tax increase to fund pay rise

Third level gears up for blended learning

Approach set to become the new norm for many courses as social restrictions disrupt traditional teaching model

Staten Island boat fire injures 5 people, 3 hospitalized

Authorities say a boat caught fire off Staten Island with five people aboard, sending three to the hospital.

Lebanon’s migrant workers’ plight worsens as crises multiply

BEIRUT (AP) — Long before the pandemic struck, they lived and worked in conditions that rights groups called exploitative — low wages, long hours, no labor law protections. Now, some...

Top LGBT leader vows to stop Rev. Ruben Diaz Sr.’s bid for Congress

The head of the nation’s top LGBT rights group is trying to stop conservative Rev. Ruben Diaz Sr. — a Bronx councilman known for his anti-gay stances — from getting elected to

All you wanted to know about tax deductions in times of Covid

Only employer can decide to cut TDS later in the year

Universal basic income – an idea whose time has come

‘There’s nothing more powerful than an idea whose time has come,’ said Victor Hugo. This quote helps us understand the growing calls from all spheres of society worldwide for the introduction of a universal basic income (also known as a basic income grant).

FLA School District Allows Students to Use Chosen Not Birth Names

A school district in Florida is changing protocol for logging on for online learning to allow trans students to use chosen not birth names.

Funding the private hospitals

Sir, – The nationalisation of our private hospitals to increase capacity in the midst of a pandemic was a bold and well-intentioned initiative.

Man allegedly abducts, rapes neighbours teenage girl

Operatives of the Lagos Police Command have arrested a 26-year-old man Benjamin Omade for alleged abduction and defilement of a...

Poachers Killed One of the Rarest Birds in Bulgaria

Attempts have been made in Bulgaria for several years to restore the bird population. The killed vulture, named "Ultron", was donated to Bulgaria by a Belgian zoo.

36% liquor stores back in business in Mumbai

At the epicentre of coronavirus infections in the country, Mumbai has disallowed counter sales of liquor to avoid big crowds outside beer and wine shops. It was also one of the last districts to permit home deliveries of liquor.

India sharply cuts exposure to US govt securities to $156.5 billion in March

India's holding declined by USD 21 billion to USD 156.5 billion at the end of March. The exposure was at a record high of USD 177.5 billion in February and USD 164.3 billion in January.

Mexican Power Utility Wants Immediate Price Hike for Rivals

(Bloomberg) — Unfazed by criticism it is unfairly blocking renewable energy projects, Mexico’s state-owned utility is doubling down on demands for regulators to protect its market share.

Missing Oklahoma 9-year-old boy found dead

ATOKA, Oklahoma (AP) — Authorities said Monday that a 9-year-old Oklahoma boy was found dead after having gone missing Saturday.Triston Weeden “has been located but he was not found alive,” the Oklahoma Highway Patrol said on Facebook.The boy was last seen around the rural community of Wardville in southeastern Oklahoma, according to the agency.Highway patrol officers helped deputies from the Atoka County Sheriff’s Office search for Weeden.Officials have not released further information on the circumstances of his disappearance or the discovery of his body.

Kharge slams Modi government on absence of sector-specific plan

Senior Congress leader says the Centre has refused to address the crisis

Why Africa can’t afford further delay on AfCFTA -- AFREXIMBANK

The devastating impact of the coronavirus pandemic on Africa’s economy has shown that the continent can ill-afford a further delay in the implementation

Indian Army Major To Be Honoured With UN Award For Her Work In South Sudan

An Indian Army officer and woman peacekeeper, who has served with the UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), and a Brazilian woman commander have been selected for the prestigious United Nations Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award (2019), with UN Chief Antonio Guterres describing them as "powerful role models."

Covid-19 in South Africa – perspective is needed

Covid-19 has caused us to lose perspective on various fronts. One main front is the burden of disease. In a country in which many thousands of people die each year from treatable diseases like TB and Type 2 diabetes, an exclusive focus on the mortal impact of Covid-19, while understandable, is misplaced.

Classic Shelby Mustang Reborn With Carbon Fiber Body

It's not a modern performance car if it doesn't have bits of carbon fiber slapped across the dashboard or, ...

Liberia to Strengthen Health Services, Expand the New Redemption Hospital in Caldwell as US$54M World Bank Credit Approved

Washington – The World Bank Board of Executive Directors has approved a US$54 million International Development Association (IDA) credit to improve health service delivery to women, children, and adolescents in Liberia. According to a release from Washington D.C., the Institutional Foundations to Improve Services for Health (IFISH) project will support the expansion and operationalization of the new Redemption […]

Will healthcare prove a popular choice?

Covid-19 might persuade more students to opt for healthcare courses

Why choose a business course? Creativity, teamwork alongside enterprise

Consider average class size, work experience, project work when choosing your course

Write-up by Omar’s political adviser triggers storm in NC

Tanvir Sadiq had advocated ‘for a reconciliation and reaching out to the people of Jammu and Kashmir’

China Puts the WHO on a Pedestal and Takes Shots at the U.S.

Shocker.

Booze on the beach and legal graffiti? COVID-19 prompts Vernon council to think outside the box

The City of Vernon is looking into the possibility of allowing alcohol to be consumed in public spaces.At today's council meeting, Vernon councillor Sco

More than 15 lakh people returned to Bihar in 1,029 trains

Aggarwal said that bringing migrant laborers and others from other states to Bihar is the first priority of the government.

Crowds on Lake Wylie, boaters felt safe social distancing

The only real worry out on Lake Wylie Monday is how fast people could get on the water. A lot of boaters say they feel safest on the lake since there is plenty of space.

Nissan says preparing to gradually restart Mexico operations

The Mexican unit of Nissan Motor Co Ltd unit said on Monday that it is preparing to gradually reopen under strict safety measures, beginning with ...

NFL admits pass interference rule was a total disaster

The NFL admitted it got last season’s pass interference rule “miserably” wrong. Troy Vincent, the league’s vice president of football operations, told NBC’s Peter King that the rule,

Voice of the Mirror: Sorry hardest word for Cummings whose self-pity will con nobody

Dominic Cummings' pathetic, self-pitying display today is a prime example of a Tory elite acting as if the rules do not apply to them, and no-one will buy it

Review: Revisit the controversial Biosphere 2 project with Spaceship Earth

Matt Wolf's documentary chronicles the ups and downs of 1990s ecological experiment.

Joe Biden Makes First Public Appearance Since March

Due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak in the United States, Biden, the presumptive Democratic nominee, has been running his presidential campaign from home...

Steelworkers Union Praises NDP Victory in Securing Paid Sick Leave Commitment

TORONTO — The United Steelworkers (USW) union is praising the New Democratic Party for securing a commitment from the federal government to ensure two weeks of paid sick leave for workers across Canada.

Scots MasterChef judge Jock Zonfrillo says celeb chef Marco Pierre White saved his life by offering him job at 17

SCOTS MasterChef judge Jock Zonfrillo has told how being given a job by celebrity chef Marco Pierre White saved his life. The Glasgow-born cook claimed he would have been in a “pine box” if he hadn…

Law enforcement breaks up party of 200 people at Kaena Point State Park overnight | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

Law enforcement broke up a large beach party of approximately 200 people accused of violating emergency rules at Kaena Point State Park on Oahu’s North Shore late Sunday.

Biden set to make risky economic argument against Trump

Joe Biden is taking on President Trump over the economy.

UAE reports 822 new COVID-19 cases, 3 deaths

UAE reports 822 new COVID-19 cases, 3 deaths

Teachers need more time to prepare - Sadtu KZN on return of staff to schools

The South African Democratic Teachers Union in KwaZulu-Natal says the extension for school staff to return to schools under Level 3 lockdown is not enough to prepare for the return of pupils.

Debbie McGee reveals the day Prince Andrew flew Paul Daniels to a performance 'in the Queen's helicopter'

Debbie McGee revealed on her podcast Spill The Tea that her husband Paul Daniels took a trip in the Queen's helicopter piloted by Prince Andrew and landing in Windsor after an event in Stoke-on-Trent.

Sydney’s flagship Apple Store reopens May 28 following renovations

Apple’s flagship store on George St. in Sydney will reopen on May 28 at 10:00 AM following renovations that began in early January. The store is Apple’s only location in Australia that did not reopen on May 7 after the COVID-19 pandemic prompted temporary store closures across the world. Apple Sydney closed on January 5 […]

Surrey’s Alan Clegg sits down for a socially-distanced chat about his life in Cloverdale over the years

Clegg chats about his time as a volunteer firefighter, 1962’s Typhoon Freda, and how he’s been holding up during COVID-19

Tech This Week | Advertising a tax on the poor, pandemic going to exacerbate it

Many don’t have jobs now but the book Poor Economics says they could trade off a little food for entertainment. So they’ll bear the brunt.

Top-earning public officials should cut their pay amid NY’s fiscal crisis

New York’s top officials have talked a lot about “shared sacrifice” in recent weeks. How about leading by example? Common Cause New York suggests state legislators forgo half their pay since

Surrey Food Bank boss Feezah Jaffer on Cheerios box

It’s part of a General Mills campaign honouring food bank heroes

Trump gives himself 'great reviews' on 'The Chinese Virus' on Memorial Day

The cruelty is the point.

'Disgusted' couple left in tears by poor-quality government-funded food parcels

Susan Collins and Tim Maber, from Somerset, have hit out at the government claiming that the food packages they received during the coronavirus pandemic were "terrible"

Legendary Alligator Saturn – Rumored To Be Hitler's Pet – Dies In Moscow Aged 84

An alligator that was long-rumored to be Adolf Hitler's pet (which is likely to be untrue) has died in a Moscow zoo at the age of 84. Saturn the alligator

2021 Mercedes C-Class spy photos 

New Mercedes C-Class has been caught on camera testing in Germany ahead of its showroom arrival in 2021.

Day-to-day banking proving to be a struggle for some isolating seniors

When banks temporarily closed hundreds of branches in response to COVID-19, many seniors found themselves unable to pay bills, withdraw cash for groceries and manage their account balances

Devonta Freeman Sends Clear Message About His Plans In Deleted Tweet

After six seasons, the Atlanta Falcons released Devonta Freeman this offseason. The 28-year-old running back remains on the open market.

Clark County election worker tests positive for COVID-19

A worker at the Clark County Election Department’s main office has tested positive for COVID-19.

Grieving man who couldn't hold dying wife's hand calls on Boris Johnson to resign

EXCLUSIVE: John Wilson, 70, was forced to stay at home while Pauline, his wife of 48 years, died in hospital after contracting Covid-19. He says the Prime Minister must now quit

BNP chief Khaleda celebrates Eid with family at Gulshan residence

Khaleda Zia has celebrated Eid-ul-Fitr with her family at her Gulshan residence in Dhaka after having to do so in jail over the past two years. 

New emissions blow for VW as German court backs damages claims

FRANKFURT: German airline Lufthansa said Monday it has received approval for a €9 billion ($9.8 billion) “stabilization package” from a government support fund to keep the company going through the turbulence from the coronavirus outbreak, but cautions the deal has not been approved by the EU’s executive commission.

Virgin Orbit rocket fails on first airborne test

Setback for venture led by Richard Branson at time of financial stress

CEO buying struggling New Zealand media company for $1

LONDON: Al Jazeera’s recent interview with terrorist-designated group Hamas’ leader Ismail Haniyeh, as well as its podcast glorifying killed Iranian Gen. Qassem Soleimani, has stirred the ongoing debate surrounding the network’s alleged promotion of terrorism. The exposure given to the controversial figures has prompted experts into stating that the station and news site

Covid-19 wrap: Hydroxychloriquine trials suspended and over 344 000 deaths globally

Here are the latest developments in the coronavirus crisis.

Okanagan College expected to see fewer international students, loss in revenue unknown

Post secondary institutions across Canada are bracing for financial losses with the future of foreign students stuck in COVID-19 limbo.Thompson Rivers Unive

Lockdown made us rethink how we value productivity – so let's make the most of it

Over lockdown, school, home and the office all merged into one place, affecting how we worked and when. The NZIER public good team explains why we need to rethink how we measure productivity. How productive was your lockdown?  Now we’re in level two, it’s the perfect time to pause and reflect

Celeste Barber’s Response To That $51M Decision Is 2% Disappointment And 98% Positivity

The Supreme Court yesterday ruled the funds raised must be used within the NSW RFS.

RSM, BDO staff return to the office amid strong demand

The mid-tier accounting firms say despite the downturn, clients are increasingly seeking advice, including on how to access stimulus packages.

Illegal Alien Charged with Sexually Assaulting Three Underage Girls

An illegal alien charged with sexually abusing three underage girls has pleaded not guilty and will head to a criminal trial.

Kevin Maguire: Liar Johnson is shameless over Cummings but public mood has changed

The Tory elite's grotesque Them versus US mentality comes from a leader whose jaundiced judgement is warping politics. But jolly Johnson cannot shamelessly twist his way out of this one

"China Will Continue To Support India In COVID-19 Fight": Envoy

The second lot of donations from JackMa Foundation and Alibaba Foundation including ventilators, PPE kits and other medical supplies have arrived in Delhi, Chinese Ambassador to India Sun Weidong said on Monday.

Mum makes coronavirus 'cuddle curtain' so she can hug self-isolating daughter

They were able to hug for the first time in nine weeks.

Kazakhstan Reforms Protest Law Amid Tough Criticism From Rights Groups

Kazakhstan has reformed laws on strictly controlled peaceful assembly that critics say fall short of international human rights standards and amount to window dressing.

Rescued migrant labourers narrate their ordeal to RDO

An inquiry was conducted with 14 migrant youth engaged in borewell industry in Madurai to ascertain whether they were kept as bonded labourers. They were rescued over a month ago by a city-based non g

Virgin Orbit's First Test Launch Falls Short of Orbit

Virgin Orbit's first launch of the LauncherOne rocket failed to reach orbit immediately after release from the carrier jet. Elon Musk expressed his sympathies.

Nigerians blast Abike Dabiri, Pantami on social media

Nigerians on social media have expressed their disappointment over what they described as a public show of shame between the Chief Executive Officer

Remain focused on fight against corruption, insecurity, Oyerinde tells Buhari

The Chief Executive Officer of Monikol Nigeria Limited Elder Kolapo Oyerinde has appealed to President Muhammadu Buhari not to be distracted...

India Code Portal has few takers in Telangana, Andhra Pradesh

TS fifth among the 11 States accessing the legal repository Two enactments of TS and three legislations of AP are more viewed MSME Development Act and MV Act top on the view-list Legal

Gesture to migrant workers for Ramzan

Ramzan this year remained a low-key celebration what with no mass prayers either at mosques or at Eidga grounds, owing to COVID-19 lockdown. However, true to the spirit of the festival that promotes g

High-speed rail on Australia’s east coast would increase emissions for up to 36 years

Bullet trains are back on the political agenda. Labor is again spruiking its vision of linking Melbourne, Sydney and Canberra with high-speed trains

Talks ongoing for 'new management' at Clifton Nursing Home after 9 deaths from Covid-19

THE Department of Health has said that "an alternative provider" has come forward which could mean residents at Clifton Nursing Home in north Belfast may not have to be relocated.

405 new cases take Gujarat's COVID-19 count to 14,468

405 new cases take Gujarat's COVID-19 count to 14,468: Four hundred and five new cases of COVID-19 were reported in Gujarat in the last 24 hours, taking the total number of corona count in the State to 14,468 on Monday.. Get all latest entertainment & viral stories on english.lokmat.com

£150k boost for Mail Force as Sky TV boss helps PPE charity fund soar to £8.9million

Jeremy Darroch (pictured middle) has donated £50,000 of his own cash while £100,000 has come from the broadcaster.

Southeast governors, IG clash community policing plan

The South East Governors Forum has expressed dismay that the Inspector General of Police allegedly reneged on its agreements on ...

A very homely Ramzan

‘The spirit of the festival is to offer help, and we did”

Two-wheeled transport

Men take away bicycles from bike shops at Quiapo in Manila on Monday. Bicycles and electric scooters have became necessary modes of transportation due to the continued suspension of public utility vehicles under the Modified Enhance Community Quarantine due to the COVID-19 pandemic. 

JNU ‘advises’ students in hostels to leave, invites student union ire

“As per the MHA, Govt. of India and Delhi Government guidelines... the University has announced students can return to campus on or after 25 June 2020 and till then all academic activities are closed,” it added.

‘Haven’t got any income for 50 days’

We do not know how to bounce back, say handloom weavers of Madurai

German government takes 20% stake in $10B Lufthansa bailout

May 25 (UPI) -- Lufthansa Group announced Monday that the airline will receive a $10 billion bailout from Germany, giving the government a 20 precent stake in the company and two seats on the airline's board.

India needs to be in continuous dialogue with Nepal

It’s a battle of the maps now. The Nepalese government has released its new political map which shows Kalapani, Lipiyadhura and Lipulekh as its own territories. As these territories fall under the Pithoragarh district of Uttarakhand, New Delhi was quick to react, arguing that “such artificial enlargement of territorial claims will not be accepted”. But beyond this back and forth, it is Nepalese Prime Minister KP Oli who has upped the ante by being undiplomatic at a time when diplomacy should have been the central means to resolve an escalating dispute between two neighbours amicably.

Spain health workers protest at virus shortages

Spanish health workers on the front line of the fight against coronavirus gathered on Monday outside hospitals in the Madrid region to rally against shortages of protective equipment.

UFC enhances COVID-19 protocols in run up to Las Vegas event plans

With an expected fight night card at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas this Saturday, the UFC has revised their COVID-19 protocols ahead of a planned Wednesday Nevada State Athletic Commission meeting.

DA calls for a special inspector-general to monitor govt's Covid-19 relief fund

DA MP Geordin Hill-Lewis said previous localised disasters, as well as regular expenditure, had been lost through illegitimate procurement practices, undue cost escalation and direct theft, which made this a necessity.

UP CM Yogi claims 75% of Mumbai returnees positive

Developer lobby joins immigration scab grab

We truly live in the real estate version of a narco state.

IOA nominates Rakesh Gupta as official minutes recorder

IOA nominates Rakesh Gupta as official minutes recorder: The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) on Monday nominated Rakesh Gupta, Joint Secretary of IOA, as the official minutes recorder for all IOA Executive Committee Meetings (EC), Annual General Meetings (AGM) and Special General Body Meetings (SGM).. Get all latest entertainment & viral stories on english.lokmat.com

CDC: As restaurants reopen, scavenging rodents could become aggressive

As restaurants closed nationwide, the supply of food for some rodents was cut off, especially in dense, commercial areas.

Coronavirus Hits 2 More Schools; Netanyahu Warns of Potential Second Wave

“We must prepare for a second wave of the coronavirus, which is expected to be much more lethal."

US writer Joyce Carol Oates wins France’s richest book prize

PARIS, May 26 — US writer Joyce Carol Oates, so often a bridesmaid for the Nobel literature prize, won France’s richest books prize Monday. The Cino del Duca World Prize, which is worth €200,000 (RM950,850), is often seen as a stepping stone to the Nobel, with Andrei Sakharov, Mario Vargas...

Quebec cautiously optimistic as COVID-19 trends improve, Montreal retail reopens

MONTREAL — Quebec reported its sixth consecutive daily decrease in the number of people hospitalized for COVID-19 on Monday, as retail stores across the Montreal area reopened following weeks of shutdowns to slow the spread of the virus.

NYPD reports five homicides over Memorial Day weekend

Memorial Day weekend brought a wave of violence to the Big Apple, with five homicides, including three fatal stabbings and a man bashed to death with a chunk of concrete, police said. Two of the

States plead for cybersecurity funds as hacking threat surges

Cash-short state and local governments are pleading with Congress to send them funds to shore up their cybersecurity as hackers look to exploit the crisis by targeting overwhelmed government offices. 

Some N.C. gyms defying Gov. Cooper’s order, deciding to open up anyway

Many businesses spent the weekend opening their doors for the first time in weeks as part of Phase 2. Gyms, on the other hand, are supposed to stay closed. But many in the Charlotte area are deciding to open anyways.

Corrie's Simon Gregson branded 'thick as Steve McDonald' for defending Dominic Cummings

Coronation Street actor Simon Gregson is facing a vicious backlash after he posted a tweet defending embattled Downing Street aide Dominic Cummings for breaking lockdown rules

Virgin Orbit first launch attempt fails

Virgin Orbit’s LauncherOne failed to reach orbit in its first launch attempt May 25, with the mission “terminated” moments after the rocket’s release.

Sealing Ghaziabad border causes traffic snarls, confusion

Sealing Ghaziabad border causes traffic snarls, confusion: After the Ghaziabad district administration on Monday once again decided to seal its borders with the national capital, daily .... Get all latest entertainment & viral stories on english.lokmat.com

‘Bharti Telecom to sell 2.75% stake in Airtel to raise $1 billion’

The block deal will be conducted by JP Morgan India at around Rs 558 per share, close to 6 per cent discount to the closing price of Rs 593.20 on May 22 on the NSE.

STALKER-inspired survival game, Chernobylite, now supports DirectX 12 and AMD FidelityFX

This content update adds 50% more content to the game. Moreover, it adds support for DirectX 12, as well as for AMD FidelityFX.

What lockdown looked like in Wales on Bank Holiday Monday

The majority of people were confined to their gardens due to the coronavirus lockdown

KSI confident of fighting Jake Paul, with Eddie Hearn proposing 2021 date

KSI says he wants to fight Jake Paul, with Eddie Hearn proposing that it happens in 2021.

3-Day Ceasefire in Afghanistan to Continue for Another Week - Reports

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The three-day ceasefire announced in Afghanistan on the occasion of the Eid al-Fitr holiday will be extended for another week, Afghan media reported...

Health minister outlines two-pronged strategy to deal with coronavirus

Health minister outlines two-pronged strategy to deal with coronavirus

To consumers, Malaysia’s CPI deflation a sign of pandemic hardship

KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 — To economists, the sharp plunge in April’s consumer price index was hardly a surprise. The nation was under a partial lockdown for that entire month; businesses shut down and demand plunged. But consumers saw the deflation as a telling sign of something far more...

Three snatch SUV in Anambra - The Nation Nigeria

Three persons have been arrested by police for allegedly snatching at gunpoint a Toyota Highlander Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) and other valuables

USD/JPY: Bulls targeting 108.00 catch a breath amid mixed clues

USD/JPY buyers catch a breath near 107.70 at the start of Tuesday’s Asian session. While the absence of traders from the UK and the US seems to have l

Oklahoma woman missing since April following Facebook post that indicated she believed she had coronavirus

Talina Galloway, 53, of Wagoner, Oklahoma, was last heard from by her boss on March 27, 2020. Her last Facebook post was dated April 7. In the post, the posted stated she believed she had coronavirus but did not want to go to the hospital. Her purse and wallet were left at home. Her car was still in

Truckers defy Malaba border deal

Drivers vow to stay put until claims of torture and killing by Ugandan forces are addressed

Police cars crash in Point Cook cop chase

Two police vehicles have crashed while pursuing a vehicle in Melbourne’s outer-west overnight. Police were chasing an allegedly stolen Honda Civic at Point Cook when two unmarked police cars were i…

As US edges toward reopening, a mixed picture takes shape

As US edges toward reopening, a mixed picture takes shape