No call between Trump and Modi on China border tension: Report

PM Narendra Modi has not spoken with US President Donald Trump about the south Asian nation's military standoff with China, a government source said on Friday, after Trump suggested Modi was upset about border tension

No call between Trump and India's Modi on China border tension

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has not spoken with US President Donald Trump about the south Asian nation's military standoff with China, a government source said on Friday, after Trump suggested Modi was upset about border tension.

PM Modi and Donald Trump had no discussion on standoff at LAC with China

China too rejected Trump's offer to mediate, saying the two countries did not need the intervention of a 'third party' to settle their differences.This came as the stalemate on the ground continued with both Indian and Chinese troops holding their positions onto their positions in Ladakh

Trump defends India-China mediation offer as effort to address PM Modi’s ‘mood’

Trump had offered to mediate on the border issue between New Delhi and Beijing in a tweet on Wednesday morning. “We have informed both India and China that the United States is ready, willing and able to mediate or arbitrate their now raging border dispute,” Trump wrote.

There was no recent Modi-Trump contact: Govt sources

There has been no recent contact between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump, government sources said on Friday. The clarification

We Do Not Need Third Party Intervention: China On Trump's Offer

BEIJING: China on Friday rejected US President Donald Trump's offer to mediate between India and China to end their current border stand-off. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian said,

Sino-India border standoff: Chinese Foreign Ministry rejects US offer, says 'don't need third-party intervention'

Reacting for the first time to the US president's offer, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian said, the two countries did not want the 'intervention' from a third party.

Renowned astrologer Bejan Daruwalla passes away at 89

His condition was critical since last week after he complained of difficulty in breathing.

Renowned astrologer Bejan Daruwalla passes away at 90

Bejan Daruwalla, who was on ventilator support, breathed his last at Apollo Hospital in Ahmedabad

Renowned Astrologer Bejan Daruwalla passes away

Renowned Astrologer Bejan Daruwalla passed away on Friday evening. Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani took to Twitter to offer his condolences. He wrote, "Saddened by the demise of renowned Astrologer Bejan Daruwalla. I pray for the departed soul. My condolences. Om Shanti..

Famous astrologer Bejan Daruwala passes away

Famous astrologer Bejan Daruwalla has passed away on Friday due to COVID-19. He was on ventilator support and battling the deadly COVID-19 virus in an Ahmedabad hospital.

PM Modi expresses condolences on death of Ajit Jogi, former CM of Chhattisgarh

Prime Minister Narendra Modi condoled the demise of former Former Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh, Ajit Jogi on Friday.

Former Chhattisgarh chief minister Ajit Jogi passes away at 74

Earlier in the day, the former CM suffered two cardiac arrests followed by which doctors termed his health as extremely critical.

Ajit Jogi: Quintessential politician who never gave up

Ajit Jogi, 74, who died at a private hospital here on Friday, was the quintessential politician who enjoyed support among tribal and scheduled caste communities because of his easy accessibility.

Ajit Jogi, first Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh, dies at 74

Ajit Jogi, the first Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh and a mass leader who dominated the State's politics for long, died at a private hospital here today. Continue Reading →

Ajit Jogi, 74, finally loses battle for life after 16-year struggle

Wheelchair-bound former bureaucrat-turned-politician suffers cardiac, goes into coma; ends comes at around 3:30pm; last rites at his village Gaurella in undivided Bilaspur district on Saturday

Greece to open to tourists from 29 countries from June 15

ATHENS (Reuters) - Greece said on Friday it will open to visitors from 29 countries from June 15, days before its peak tourism season begins.

Greece to open to tourists from 29 countries from June 15

Europe News: ATHENS: Greece said on Friday it will open to visitors from 29 countries from June 15, days before its peak tourism season begins.

Greece open for travel from June 15th

The tourism ministry on Friday announced the list of countries for which Greece's borders will be "open" from June 15th, with flights permitted to land in

Greece to allow visitors from 29 countries from June 15, but not UK

Greece listed 29 countries from where it will accept visitors as of June 15 as the Greek government looks to mitigate some of the financial damage from the coronavirus pandemic. The Greek Tourism Ministry said travellers from the permitted countries will be able to enter Greece on direct flights to Athens and to the northern city of Thessaloniki.

Greece bans Britons from going on holiday in the country when it reopens its borders on June 15 due to high level of UK coronavirus cases

While citizens of 29 other countries will be allowed to travel when Greece's airports reopen to tourists on June 15, the UK's number of coronavirus cases is still too high. Pictured, Mykonos.

Greece to allow visitors from 29 countries next month, but not UK

Greece on Friday listed 29 countries from where it will accept visitors as of June 15 as the Greek government looks to mitigate some of the financial damage from the coronavirus pandemic.

One in five people visiting UK will be monitored with random phone calls

No plans have been announced to deter the 80 per cent of arrivals who aren't selected for monitoring from breaking quarantine.

About 600,000 visitors expected in Cyprus in August

Cypriot Minister of Transport, Communications and Works Yiannis Karousos, said that the country expects to receive about 600,000 passengers in August, noting

Greece to allow visitors from 29 countries next month, but not UK

The popular tourist destination was quick to impose a lockdown.

Greece to allow visitors from 29 countries next month, but not UK

The popular tourist destination was quick to impose a lockdown.

The countries which will pay you to visit them after lockdown

Including Cyprus and Japan

China sanctions not solution to Hong Kong crisis: EU

The European Union said Friday that China's imposition of a security law on Hong Kong had damaged ties with Beijing, but that imposing sanctions would not solve the crisis.

Borrell: China’s move in Hong Kong doesn’t endanger investment deals

Foreign policy chief’s confidence is not shared by EU businesses worried about a new legal framework.

EU says Hong Kong decision damages trust with China

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - European Union governments expressed “grave concern” on Friday over China’s security law for Hong Kong, the EU’s top diplomat Josep Borrell said following a video meeting of the bloc’s 27 foreign ministers.

China says non-peaceful action on Taiwan is last resort

Li Zhanshu, who is also the head of China's parliament, said Beijing will never allow any force, in any way, to separate Taiwan from China.

Attack on Taiwan an option to stop independence, top China general says

BEIJING (Reuters) - China will attack Taiwan if there is no other way of stopping it from becoming independent, one of the country’s most senior generals said on Friday, in a rhetorical escalation from China aimed at the democratic island Beijing claims as its own.

Taiwan says its people won't choose dictatorship

Taiwan's people will neither choose dictatorship nor bow to violence, the government said on Friday, after a senior Chinese general said Beijing reserved the right to use force to prevent the

EU weighs China policy amid concern over Hong Kong moves

The ministers, holding talks via videoconference, are weighing the need for firm policy against the damage that it might do to business ties between the Asian economic giant and the world’s biggest trading bloc.

EU criticizes China over Hong Kong but no action planned

Rest of World News: The European Union criticized China on Friday for asserting more control over Hong Kong and suggested the move would have an impact on China-EU relati

EU seeks tougher China policy, concerned by Hong Kong law

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - European Union foreign ministers agreed to toughen their strategy on China on Friday to counter Beijing’s increasingly assertive diplomacy against a backdrop of concern about China’s new security law for Hong Kong.

The UK wants to join with Trump to form a new global alliance to end China's grip on 5G

Boris Johnson wants to form a technology alliance with the US and other countries amid global anger towards China.

The UK wants to join with Trump to form a new global alliance to end China's grip on 5G

Boris Johnson wants to form a technology alliance with the US and other countries amid global anger towards China.

The UK wants to join with Trump to form a new global alliance to end China's grip on 5G

The UK wants to create a new global alliance to reduce China's dominance of emerging 5G technology.

In the name of Shramik Special, Railways running 'Corona Express' trains: Mamata

Mamata also said that social distancing norms were not being followed in the Shramik Special trains as they are running at full capacity.The Railways are bringing people from hotspot areas in huge numbers, she added

Lockdown 5: Shrines to reopen Monday, pvt offices to work with 100% staff from June 8, says Mamata

The announcements, two days before the end of the fourth phase of the lockdown, aimed to normalise the day-to-day functioning of major institutions, did not go down well with the opposition BJP and the CPI(M), who sought a rethink over the decision as the state was witnessing a spike in the number of coronavirus cases.

Bengal to reopen places of worship Monday as CM eases lockdown

She also announced restarting of private and public sector offices with full attendance from June 8

Coronavirus lockdown | Mamata Banerjee announces relaxations from June 1

Religious places can open up from June 1, says Bengal CM

Mamata Banerjee announces relaxations from June 1

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced a series of relaxations from June on Friday, while claiming that the number of coronavirus cases is increasing in the state due to the massive infl

Religious Places to Re-Open in Bengal from June 1, all Employees will Return to Work from 8 June -

On Friday, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said in a press conference about the Corona crisis that religious places

Indian Railways News: Demand For Shramik Specials Going Down But Trains Will Continue, Says Chairman

Indian Railways Latest News: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is blaming the Railways for the increased number of coronavirus cases in the state. On Friday, Mamata said the Railways is running Corona Express. 

Only 4 Shramik trains have taken over 72 hours to reach destination:Railways

The clarifications came amid criticism over delays that the migrant trains were getting 'lost' before reaching their destinations.Till May 28, VK Yadav said, 3,840 Shramik Specials operated ferrying a total of 52 lakh passengers.

After flak over Shramik, Rlys says only 71 out of 3,840 trains diverted

Over the past few days, at least nine people lost their lives in different Shramik trains, for which the reasons were allegedly lack of supply of food and water

West Bengal-bound Shramik Special leaves Ashokapuram Station carrying 1,520 migrants

SWR Mysuru Division runs 10 Shramik trains till today facilitating 14,066 passengers to reach their homes Mysore/Mysuru: The tenth ‘point-to-point’ Shramik Special train from South Western Railway (SWR), Mysuru Division, carrying 1,520 migrants, left Ashokapuram (Mysuru) Station today at 1 pm for New Jalpaiguri in West Bengal.  This train is being run as per the...

Pilot breaches lockdown rules by flying to closed RAF airbase ‘to go to beach’

The RAF confirmed the civilian pilot landed at RAF Valley on a closed airfield without permission.

Pilot breaches lockdown and flies to Anglesey RAF base 'to go to beach'

The RAF confirmed the civilian pilot landed at RAF Valley on a closed airfield without permission.

Covidiot businessman who ‘wanted to go to beach during lockdown’ flies his private jet from London and lands at RAF base

A COVIDIOT landed a plane at an RAF airbase – because he wanted to go to the beach during the coronavirus lockdown. The man flew 272 miles from Fairoaks Airport near Cobham in Surrey to RAF V…

Pilot breaches lockdown and flies to Anglesey RAF base 'to go to beach'

The RAF confirmed the civilian pilot landed at RAF Valley on a closed airfield without permission.

Warning over inflatable toys after dramatic sea rescue

A co-pilot of the Shannon-based coast guard helicopter has advised people to be careful in the water with inflatable toys after the dramatic rescue of a five year-old girl who drifted out towards the sea in Co Kerry yesterday.

'Very lucky little' girl rescued from Shannon says Irish coast guard

Captain Sean Murphy said a coastguard helicopter had been on a training mission off the Kerry coast when they got a call from Valentia coast guard.

Pompeo says Trump to act on Chinese students

The United States will take action to prevent alleged espionage by Chinese students, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Thursday, ahead of an expected announcement by President Donald Trump.

Pompeo says Trump to act on Chinese students

The United States will take action to prevent alleged espionage by Chinese students, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Thursday, ahead of an expected announcement by President Donald Trump.

Trump Considers Mass Expulsion of Chinese Grad Students

The Trump administration may soon expel thousands of Chinese graduate students enrolled at U.S. universities and impose other sanctions against Chinese officials in the latest signs of tensions between Washington and Beijing over trade, the coronavirus pandemic, human rights and the status of Hong Kong.

Trump says he's ending the US's relationship with the WHO as COVID-19 deaths climb above 100K

President Donald Trump says he will hold a press conference in the White House Rose Garden on Friday, as anti-police brutality demonstrations take place around the U.S. and the country deals with the continued threat of the coronavirus pandemic.

US Sec. of State Pompeo: Trump to make a series of announcements on China

US President Donald Trump will make a series of announcements on China on Friday, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo told Fox News on Friday. Earlier i

Bolly Buzz: Sonu Sood airlifts 177 girls from Kerala, Farhan Akhtar and Shibani Dandekar sing Bradley Cooper - Lady Gaga's 'Shallow'

Like people all over the world, our Bollywood celebrities too are currently stuck at home due to lockdown. The shooting of the films might be on hold,

Sonu Sood airlifts 177 girls stuck in Kerala to Bhubaneswar in a special flight amid COVID-19 lockdown

Sonu Sood airlifts 177 girls stuck in Kerala to Bhubaneswar in a special flight amid COVID-19 lockdown: Actor Sonu Sood who has been at the forefront of sending stranded migrants back home by arranging travel and .... Get all latest entertainment & viral stories on english.lokmat.com

Nawazuddin Siddiqui's wife Aaliya denies asking for Rs 30 crore flat as divorce alimony, call it a 'PR exercise'

Sonu Sood Helps Airlift 177 Girls Stuck In Kerala, To Their Home State Odisha

Actor Sonu Sood has once again come to the rescue of stranded migrant workers, looking to go back to their hometowns amid the lockdown. Sonu has helped 177 girls get to their homes in Odisha. The actor airlifted the girls, who were stuck in Kerala due to the lockdown.

After Arranging Buses For Thousands Of Migrants, Sonu Sood Helps Airlift 170 Girls Stuck In Kerala

After sending numerous migrant workers to their hometowns across the nation, actor Sonu Sood has now airlifted over 170 girls stuck in Kerala amid the coronavirus lockdown.Rajya Sabha MP Amar Patn

Renowned astrologer Bejan Daruwalla passes away at 89; Guj CM tweets condolences

He was admitted to a private hospital in Ahmedabad last week after he complained of breathing difficulty.

Noted astrologer Bejan Daruwalla loses battle to coronavirus at 88 in Ahmedabad

Astrologer Bejan Daruwalla, a regular columnist, was admitted to a hospital in Ahmedabad after he experienced symptoms of the novel coronavirus.

Noted astrologer Bejan Daruwalla no more

India News: Acclaimed astrologer Bejan Daruwalla, breathed his last at a private hospital in Gandhinagar on Friday. He was 90. Daruwalla was being treated for pne

Renowned Astrologer Bejan Daruwalla Passes Away at 89 Due to COVID-19

On Saturday, reports claimed that he had contracted coronavirus and was suffering from lung infection. He was tested COVID-19 positive on May 22.

Panic Grips Residents of Indian City of Meerut as Monkeys Steal COVID-19 Blood Samples - Video

New Delhi (Sputnik): India has been under a lockdown since March due to the fear of COVID-19 spread. As the restrictions are easing in their fourth phase, India’s...

Marauding monkeys attack lab technician and steal Covid-19 tests

A band of marauding monkeys has attacked a laboratory technician and stolen three Covid-19 test samples, raising fears they will infect themselves and then spread the deadly disease to humans. The worker was attacked outside a medical college in Meerut, northern India, while transporting samples from

Monkeys steal coronavirus blood samples in India

Monkey­s grabbe­d and fled with the blood sample­s of four Covid-19 patien­ts, says doctor­

Monkeys steal coronavirus samples after attacking lab technician in India, sparking fears it could spread contamination

The monkeys took three samples Meerut Medical College in Uttar Pradesh, India, today. Police say there is a risk of the infection spreading as the monkeys move around residential areas.

If all cars were electric, UK carbon emissions would drop by 12%

The COVID-19 lockdown has led to reduced pollution and emissions in the UK and around the world, providing a clear indication of how cars affect air quality and carbon emissions. But such a change is ...

Renault to cut 15,000 jobs in 'vital' cost-cutting plan

French carmaker Renault says nearly 4,600 jobs would be cut in France and more than 10,000 in the rest of the world – some 8% of the company's global workforce

French carmaker Renault to cut 15,000 jobs worldwide

French carmaker Renault said Friday it will cut 15,000 jobs worldwide as part of a 2 billion-euro ($2.2 billion) cost-cutting plan, as a brutal drop in industry sales during the pandemic worsened the company's pre-existing problems.

New entry-level Golf revealed with 1.0-litre petrol engine

The change brings the entry price down to £23,300.

New entry-level Golf revealed with 1.0-litre petrol engine

The change brings the entry price down to £23,300.

A national strategy for careers and employability is the "enduring solution" - CDANZ

In announcing the Covid Income Relief Payment this week the Hon. Grant Robertson stated the Government is also considering an "enduring solution" to support New Zealanders experiencing job loss beyond the current crisis. The Career Development Association of New Zealand (CDANZ) welcomes this news but also asks: where is a National Strategy for Careers and Employability that would underpin such an initiative?

Support For Arts And Music Sector Recovery

A jobseekers programme for the creative sector and four new funds have been set up by the Government to help our arts and music industry recover from the blow of COVID-19.

Disney star part of new Suffolk art festival

Actors, muscicians, photographers and designers are joining forces for 30:thirty, Suffolk’s new digital festival

Support for arts and music sector recovery - Government

A jobseekers programme for the creative sector and four new funds have been set up by the Government to help our arts and music industry recover from the blow of COVID-19.

Support for arts and music sector recovery - Ardern, Sepuloni, Robertson

A jobseekers programme for the creative sector and four new funds have been set up by the Government to help our arts and music industry recover from the blow of COVID-19.

CNN reporter arrested, released covering Minneapolis protests

A CNN reporter and his crew were arrested and released by police in Minneapolis early Friday, after a night of continued protests over the death of George Floyd, an unarmed black man who was handcuffed on the ground while police knelt on his back and neck.

Minnesota police arrest CNN reporter on air covering Minneapolis protests

The Minnesota State Patrol arrested a CNN reporter reporting live on television early Friday morning while covering the Minneapolis protests, without giving any reason, and led him and three crew members away in handcuffs.

Minnesota governor 'deeply apologizes' to CNN president after network crew arrested

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) on Friday apologized to CNN President Jeff Zucker after reporter Omar Jimenez and his camera crew were arrested in Minneapolis, with the governor promising a prompt

CNN crew arrested while reporting on Minneapolis protests

MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota State Patrol on Friday arrested a CNN television crew as they reported on violent protests in Minneapolis following the death of George Floyd, a handcuffed black man who pleaded for air as a white police officer kneeled on

Twitter hides Trump tweet for 'glorifying violence'

Twitter hid a tweet by US President Donald Trump behind a warning for the first time on Friday, accusing him of breaking its rules by "glorifying violence" in a message that said looters at protests in Minneapolis would be shot.

Twitter hides Donald Trump tweet for 'glorifying violence'

Twitter hid a tweet from President Donald Trump, accusing him of breaking its rules by 'glorifying violence' in a message that said looters at protests in Minneapolis would be shot

Minneapolis mayor declares 8pm curfew as fourth night of carnage looms and Minnesota Gov. admits 'abject failure' in trying to control George Floyd rioters who 'set a city on fire' forcing residents to hide in their homes

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz on Friday admitted an 'abject failure' by law enforcement in trying to control crowds of rioters who took over Minneapolis on Thursday night.

Twitter Says Trump's Tweet Encouraging Military to Shoot Protesters Violates Terms of Service

President Donald Trump sent out a tweet overnight encouraging violence against protesters in Minneapolis who are demanding justice for the killing of George Floyd, a 46-year-old black man whose life was taken by a white police officer, as captured on video by a bystander. Twitter has placed a warning on Trump’s tweet, acknowledging that it violates the social media company’s terms of service. But Twitter is keeping the tweet up, even with the violation.

DOJ Targets North Koreans, Chinese for Laundering Billions for Kim’s Nuclear Program

The Justice Department charged 28 North Koreans and five Chinese citizens with laundering over $2.5 billion in assets through North Korea’s state-operated foreign exchange bank to fund the government’s nuclear program, according to court documents unsealed Thursday.The indictment, first reported by the

North Korea accuses US of hurting its image with cyber threat warning

Washin­gton renewe­d accusa­tions last month that Pyongy­ang was respon­sible for malici­ous cyber attack­s

North Korea condemns U.S. 'cyberthreat' charges

May 29 (UPI) -- North Korea slammed a joint advisory from the U.S. government regarding Pyongyang's "malicious cyberactivities" issued last month, calling the alert a "scheme" of the United States.

North Korea accuses U.S. of hurting its image with cyber threat warning

SEOUL (Reuters) - North Korea accused the United States of smear tactics on Friday after Washington renewed accusations last month that Pyongyang was responsible for malicious cyber attacks.

Toronto's mayor admits Ontario should take regional approach to reopening

Toronto's mayor believes that the Ontario government should take a more regionalized approach to restarting the economy.

Ontario now considering regional approach to reopening the province

Ontario Premier Doug Ford says the province is now considering a regional approach to reopening.

Sweltering temperatures make life and work in nursing homes even more difficult

Inadequate cooling systems result in uncomfortable residents and staff who tire quickly and move more slowly

The latest coronavirus news: N.B. delays reopening due to cluster of new COVID-19 cases linked to doctor

Plus: Quebec reports 61 more COVID-19 deaths as hospitalizations creep lower; Ontario reports 344 new COVID-19 cases, 41 more deaths

Ireland faces drought and forest fire warnings after one of the driest springs on record

IRELAND faces drought and forest fire warnings after one of the driest springs on record - and the prospect of a sultry June bank holiday weekend.

Dharavi, Dadar and Mahim among Mumbai's worst COVID-19 affected areas

Eleven out of the total 24 civic administrative wards in Mumbai together constitute more than 23,193 of the over 35,000 coronavirus positive cases detected in the city so far, the ward-wise data released by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has revealed.

India’s coronavirus death toll overtakes that of China

Nagaland Page is an English newspaper published from Dimapur, Nagaland.

Coronavirus death toll in India surpasses China

Coronavirus death toll in India surpasses China: India has surpassed China's death tally of COVID-19 deaths as  175  casualties were reported in the last 24 hours. .... Get all latest entertainment & viral stories on english.lokmat.com

Garba Shehu says President Buhari can never be associated with fake promises

An aide to the Nigerian president, Garba Shehu, has said neither the APC nor Buhari can be associated with fake promises. Shehu said lasting change takes time.

Laolu Akande harps on importance of feedback to Buhari administration

Mr Laolu Akande, the spokesperson of Nigeria's Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, has revealed that President Muhammadu Buhari

President Buhari commiserates with victims of Sokoto attack

President Muhammadu Buhari has commiserated with all those who lost loved ones in an attack by bandits in Sabon Birni local government area of Sokoto State.

Tambuwal to meet Buhari over Sokoto attacks

Adeniyi Olugbemi, Sokoto A meeting has been scheduled between the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), and Sokoto State Governor, Aminu  Tambuwal, over recent killings in the state...

Student visas or the F-1Visas: Conundrum of questions in the world of International Students heading to the US

A host of people have also been let go from their current jobs and they might also be nearing the 90-day cap they are allowed to accumulate.

Ajay Devgn Starrer Maidaan’s Set to be Dismantled Due to the Monsoons

The lockdown has brought the film industry on a standstill. While there are signs that film shoots might resume in some time, makers who had their film sets already erected in various studios have to dismantle them soon due to the arrival of the monsoons. 

Jobless and broke, some foreign students stranded in Australia turn to handouts

MELBOURNE: Australia wooed hundreds of thousands of international students to its shores with the promise of a first-class education and ...

Jobless students stranded in Australia turn to handouts

MELBOURNE: Australia wooed hundreds of thousands of international students to its shores with the promise of a first-class education and ...

JCPenney to begin reopening stores after declaring bankruptcy

The clothing retailer shut down brick-and-mortar locations due to COVID-19, but now as the U.S. begins to reopen, they plan to begin opening their stores.

JCPenney to begin reopening stores after declaring bankruptcy

The clothing retailer shut down brick-and-mortar locations due to COVID-19, but now as the U.S. begins to reopen, they plan to begin opening their stores.

J. C. Penney Goes Bankrupt With No Recovery For Shareholders

J. C. Penney filed for bankruptcy and its restructuring support agreement includes no recovery for shareholders. It plans to split into a REIT and an operating

TJ Maxx, Marshalls, HomeGoods to reopen all stores in next month

TJX Companies temporarily closed its 4,400 locations on March 19 and began to reopen them on May 2.

Tobacco giants BATSA and JTI head to court over tobacco ban

The largest tobacco manufacturers based in South Africa, Japan Tobacco International and British American Tobacco South Africa, have joined civil society groups in launching legal action against the maintenance of the tobacco ban. With Level 3 relaxations looming, the gloves are coming off.

Dlamini Zuma’s tobacco ban and the political divisions it is causing

Ballooning arrests as tobacco ban drives the illicit economy; BATSA heads to court alongside tobacco independents.

Tobacco industry using 'deadly' tactics to hook kids: WHO

Tobacco companies are deliberately using "deadly" tactics to target children and get them hooked on smoking, the World Health Organization said Friday.

Tobacco industry using 'deadly' tactics to hook children: WHO

GENEVA: Tobacco companies are deliberately using "deadly" tactics to target children and get them hooked on smoking, the World Health Organization ...

116 more policemen test positive for COVID-19 in Maharashtra; total tally at 2211

116 more policemen test positive for COVID-19 in Maharashtra; total tally at 2211: 116 more policemen have tested positive for COVID-19 in Maharashtra, taking the total number of personnel affected by coronavirus .... Get all latest entertainment & viral stories on english.lokmat.com

Tourism: what's our new normal?

After months of lockdown, it's no surprise that people are itching to get out and about. But with ongoing debates about how and when to open Australia's state and territory borders, it's hard to know ...

GSK plans to produces one billion doses of vaccine adjuvant for COVID-19

GlaxoSmithKline has announced plans to produce one billion doses in 2021 of its vaccine adjuvant system to support numerous COVID-19 vaccine candidates.

IFPMA industry association conference: ‘no-one left behind’ on coronavirus vaccine

Pharma industry leaders pledged to pull out all the stops to get a vaccine for coronavirus available as soon as possible – perhaps as early as October this year – and make sure that it is available to everyone who needs it around the world.

Slim Vaccine Chances Make iBio Stock Too Speculative Here

Every investor is betting on a vaccine. Unfortunately, the case for IBIO stock is simply too speculative, as its trials remain under wraps.

Don't copy Dominic Cummings – MP in plea to public after lockdown rule breach fiasco

Kilmarnock and Loudoun MP Alan Brown hit out this week at Mr Cummings who is a special adviser to Prime Minister Boris Johnson.

Dominic Cummings cut-out spotted among cardboard fans at NRL showdown

Dominic Cummings is coming under huge pressure to resign after he ignored lockdown rules but a cardboard cut-out of him has been seen at an NRL game in Australia

Liverpool Deputy Mayor Investigated Over Lockdown Garden Party

Current lockdown measures, which were eased on 13 May, stipulate that only two people from different households can meet in outdoor settings – such as parks – as long...

128 More Test Positive For Covid-19, J&K Tally At 2164

128 more people tested positive for COVID-19 in Jammu and Kashmir on Friday, taking the number of cases in J&K to 2164 , officials said

COVID-19: India now ninth-worst hit country in world with 1,65,799 cases

The number of COVID-19 cases in India has climbed to 1,65,799, making it the world's ninth worst-hit country by the coronavirus pandemic. The Health

Pakistani ‘spy’ pigeon set free in Jammu and Kashmir

Jammu and Kashmir police have set free alleged Pakistani ‘spy’ pigeon, who was captured along the International Border (IB) in Kathua district on May 25, after finding “nothing suspicious” on him.

Twitter flags Trump's tweet again; this time for 'glorifying violence'

The move came after Trump tweeted that

Twitter adds 'glorifying violence' warning to Trump tweet

WASHINGTON — Twitter has added a warning to one of President Donald Trump's tweets about protests in Minneapolis, saying it violated the platform's rules about “glorifying violence.

Twitter Flags Trump’s Tweet As ‘Glorifying Violence’ After Threat To MN Protesters

Twitter pinned a warning label to one of President Donald Trump’s threatening tweets about the protests in Minneapolis, Minnesota early...

EasyJet to cut 30% of staff and reduce fleet

THOUSANDS of easyJet staff are to lose their jobs, the airline has announced as it restructures following the coronavirus pandemic.

A quarter of jobs at Belfast International Airport set to be cut

Airport boss warns it will take "years" for air travel to return to normal has he confirms plan to cut 45 jobs. 

Thousands Of Kiwis Travelling For Queen’s Birthday Weekend

Confidence in domestic travel is beginning to steadily ramp up, with thousands of Kiwis travelling within New Zealand for Queen’s Birthday.

Trump calls Minneapolis protesters ‘thugs,’ vows action

President Donald Trump on Friday threatened to take action to bring the city of Minneapolis “under control,” calling violent protesters outraged by the death of a black man in police custody “thugs” and saying that “when the looting starts, the shooting starts.”

Donald Trump calls Minneapolis protesters 'thugs,' vows action

Trump tweeted after protesters torched a Minneapolis police station, capping three days of violent protests US over the death of George Floyd, who pleaded for air as a white police officer knelt on his neck. He said he spoke to the state's Democratic governor, Tim Walz, and “told him that the Military is with him all t

Trump calls George Floyd death 'shocking,' calls protesters 'thugs'

President Donald Trump on Friday called protesters in Minneapolis "thugs" and said that "when the looting starts, the shooting starts" - drawing another warning from Twitter for his rhetoric.

Renault to restructure French factories in bid to slash costs

French carmaker Renault said on Friday it was launching talks with unions to reorganise and cease assembling vehicles at several plants in France ...

Renault to restructure French factories in high-stakes reboot plan

French carmaker Renault said on Friday it was launching talks with unions to reorganise and cease assembling vehicles at several plants in France ...

We thought too big, Renault says as it axes 15,000 jobs in cost-cutting reboot

PARIS (Reuters) - Renault acknowledged that its global ambitions had been unrealistic, announcing plans to cut about 15,000 jobs, shrink production and restructure French plants as it pressed the reset button and sought to banish the spectre of Carlos Ghosn.

We thought too big, Renault says as it axes 15,000 jobs in cost-cutting reboot

PARIS (Reuters) - Renault acknowledged that its global ambitions had been unrealistic, announcing plans to cut about 15,000 jobs, shrink production and restructure French plants as it pressed the reset button and sought to banish the spectre of Carlos Ghosn.

We thought too big, Renault says as it axes 15,000 jobs in cost-cutting reboot

PARIS, May 29 — Renault acknowledged that its global ambitions had been unrealistic, announcing plans to cut about 15,000 jobs, shrink production and restructure French plants as it pressed the reset button and sought to banish the spectre of Carlos Ghosn. Faced with a slump in demand that has...

14 Afghan security force members killed in attack claimed by Taliban

Afghan officials confirmed the attack in the early hours of Friday had killed 14 Afghan security force members.

Taliban attack on army checkpoint kills 14 military personnel, Afghan government says

A spokesman for the Afghanistan national security adviser’s office said despite sporadic clashes, a truce in effect during the three-day Muslim holiday of Eid al-Fitr, which ended Tuesday, would continue

Hizb militant owned the car used for botched Pulwama bombing: Report

Police have identified the owner of the car used for an unsuccessful bomb attack in Pulwama yesterday as Hidayatullah Malik, an active militant of

Uber now lets U.S. riders book trips for $50 an hour

Uber is introducing a new service that allows riders in the U.S. to book trips for $50 per hour up to a maximum of seven hours.

Uber introduces a new hourly rate for longer, multistop trips

Uber will charge $50 an hour for these longer trips.

Uber launches hourly ride booking option in some U.S. cities

(Reuters) - Uber Technologies Inc on Friday said it would offer rides by the hour in some U.S. cities, a feature aimed at helping Americans with essential trips during the coronavirus pandemic.

Kenya's Covid-19 Cases Rise to 1,745

Speaking during the daily Covid-19 briefing at Afya House, the CAS announced that...

4 Mombasa Patients Succumb To COVID-19 As Positive Cases Jump To 1,745

Kenya has recorded 127 newly detected infections after testing a 3,831 sample size.Addressing reporters at Afya House during the daily COVID-19 briefing, Health CAS Dr Mercy Mwangangi said the tol

127 New cases of Coronavirus confirmed; total hits 1745

The new cases are all Kenyans

BREAKING: Judge rules that MDC Alliance is not a political party

Harare judge, Justice Tawanda Chitapo has handed down a ruling dismissing the claim by the Nelson Chamisa led opposition form that it is a political party. The ...

Khupe demands share of political parties’ fund

The Thokozani Khupe-led MDC-T has approached the High Court seeking to be joined as a party to an on-going application filed by Nelson Chamisa-led group, MDC Alliance demanding that the Finance minister should stop disbursing funds under the Political Parties Finance Act to any of the warring MDC parties.

Why this road along Vaseux Lake was a popular spot for early photographs

The Vaseux Lake bluffs provided lots of camera fodder for pioneer motorists.The large outcropping with a corner blasted out along the edge of Vaseux Lake mu

Kelowna Mayor, WFN Chief shave their heads for health care - Campus Life

Okanagan College Media Release

Protesters set Minneapolis police station on fire

“When the looting starts, the shooting starts,” responds Trump

Minneapolis police station torched amid George Floyd protest

MINNEAPOLIS — Cheering protesters torched a Minneapolis police station that the department abandoned as three days of violent protests spread to nearby St. Paul and angry demonstrations flared across the U.

Minneapolis Police Station Torched As Protests Rage Overnight

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Cheering protesters torched a Minneapolis police station that the department abandoned as three days of violent protests...

Williams considers sale of struggling F1 team

LONDON (Reuters) - Williams said on Friday it was considering selling its once-dominant but now struggling Formula One team as part of a strategic review.

Williams considers sale of Formula One team

Pandemic adds to strain after poor performance on the track and £17m loss

Williams will present new FW43 livery before the start of the season

Since the unveiling of the FW43 at the beginning of this year, ROKiT has been clearly visible on Williams' car. This at the presentation and later also during the winter tests. After the announced cancellation of the agreement earlier today, the livery of the car will have to be adjusted. Williams expects to present the new livery soon.

Tackling corona around the world

 A long-term lock-down policy during which schools and work are also shut down, however, would cost much more but save fewer additional lives. This would likely leave society worse off.

102 New Corona Cases in 24 Hours, 602 Infected so far -

The havoc of the global epidemic corona virus continues in Uttarakhand, within the last 24 hours, 102 new Corona positive

7 More New Corona cases in Nagaland, Total number of Patients are 25 now -

So far more than 1 lakh 65 thousand people have been infected due to dangerous corona virus infection in India,

Maharashtra to soon announce economic package to tide over virus crisis: Ajit Pawar

'In a nutshell, we are facing an economic crisis and we want to find a way out,' said Pawar.He also said that although the Centre recently announced an economic package, there were still differences of opinion on how much money will be given to the people

Maharashtra To Soon Announce Covid-19 Package To Tide Over Crisis: Ajit Pawar

“We’re facing an economic crisis and we want to find a way out,” Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar says.

Duke of Westminster donates £1 million to Covid-19 mental health research

The funds are part of a £10 million donation made by the duke in aid of the Covid-19 response and recovery.

Duke of Westminster donates £1 million to Covid-19 mental health research

The funds are part of a £10 million donation made by the duke in aid of the Covid-19 response and recovery.

Duke of Westminster donates £1 million to Covid-19 mental health research

The funds are part of a £10 million donation made by the duke in aid of the Covid-19 response and recovery.

Flattening the mental health curve is the next big coronavirus challenge

A mental health crisis has begun, as social isolation from the coronavirus and loss of jobs, income and loved ones have left people reeling. A transformation of care is badly needed.

Tile’s antitrust claims against Apple now being made in Europe as well as US

Tile's antitrust claims against Apple, first made in the US, are now being made in Europe too. The smart tracker company claimed that Apple was acting ...

'Central Park' out now on Apple TV+

Apple's new show on TV+, 'Central Park' is now available.

Coronavirus lockdown | Lockdown 5.0 to be strictly implemented in 13 cities

Religious places may open, but not malls and restaurants.

Centre likely to retain limited role and allow states have more say after Lockdown 4.0

The central government may, however, advise state authorities to continue with strict curbs in COVID-19 containment zones in the worst-affected 30 municipal areas that account for 80 per cent of the positive cases in the country. These 30 municipal areas are from Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Delhi, Madhya Pradesh,

Functioning of Delhi HC, subordinate courts to remain suspended till June 14

The Delhi High Court has extended the suspension of its functioning, along with that of its subordinate courts, till June 14, keeping in view the prevailing situation regarding the outbreak of the deadly Covid-19.

Amid Covid-19 rise, Delhi HC suspends functioning till June 14

All the benches of the high court would, however, take up urgent matters through video conferencing as per the roster.The high court has also ordered for the suspension of the functioning of its subordinate courts till the same date i.e. June 14

Ruling means Missouri’s last abortion clinic stays open

The decision means Missouri will not become the first state without a functioning abortion clinic since 1974.

Ruling means Missouri's last abortion clinic stays open

Missouri's only abortion clinic will be able to keep operating after a state government administrator decided that the health department was wrong not to renew the license of Planned Parenthood's St. Louis facility.

Sturgeon urges Scots to enjoy relaxation of lockdown restrictions responsibly

The First Minister spoke at the Scottish Government’s coronavirus briefing as changes came into effect allowing people to meet friends and family.

Sturgeon urges Scots to enjoy relaxation of lockdown restrictions responsibly

The First Minister spoke at the Scottish Government’s coronavirus briefing as changes came into effect allowing people to meet friends and family.

How to have a socially distanced barbecue – expert’s view

Behavioural neuroscientist Professor Patricia Riddell urged people to consider their guest list carefully.

How to have a socially distanced barbecue – expert’s view

Behavioural neuroscientist Professor Patricia Riddell urged people to consider their guest list carefully.

Lockdown breach fines plummet as restrictions ease

Just 841 have been handed out by forces in England since rules relaxed.

Lockdown breach fines plummet as restrictions ease

Just 841 have been handed out by forces in England since rules relaxed.

Lockdown breach fines plummet as restrictions ease

Just 841 have been handed out by forces in England since rules relaxed.

Man appears in court charged with the murder of 16-year-old Louise Smith

The teenager disappeared on VE Day.

Man appears in court charged with the murder of 16-year-old Louise Smith

The teenager disappeared on VE Day.

Man appears in court charged with the murder of 16-year-old Louise Smith

The teenager disappeared on VE Day.

NPF’s Newmai sworn as Minister in Manipur

Awangbou Newmai, MLA, was sworn in on Friday as a Minister in the Bharatiya Janata Party-led coalition cabinet Ministry. Governor Najma Heptulla administered the oath of office and secrecy at a simple

Power and politics in Imphal

Three years in office, Biren Singh has consolidated his position. How manoeuvres through mine-fields in Manipur’s history will have a bearing on his legacy

Tim Hortons to reopen Belfast city centre store on June 1

Coffee chain Tim Hortons is to reopen its store in Belfast city centre for takeaways from Monday.

Bristol café featured by UK government for its social distancing measures

"Hopefully this means our customers can feel even safer when they come here"

Protest in Hong Kong over China move to pass security law

The protesters chanted slogans in the main atrium of the mall in the high-end Central district, some draping banners over the balconies with slogans such as “Independence for Hong Kong.”

Protest in Hong Kong over China's move to pass security law

Dozens of people protested in a mall in Hong Kong on Friday following a vote by China's ceremonial parliament to approve legislation that could severely restrict opposition political activity and civil society in the Asian financial centre.

George Floyd's death sparks protests across U.S.

Demonstrators marched, stopped traffic and in some cases lashed out violently at police as protests erupted Friday in dozens of U.S. cities following the killing of George Floyd after a white officer pressed a knee into his neck while taking him into custody in Minnesota.

Protests Over Death Of George Floyd Spread To Cities Around The Country

Developments across the United States in connection with the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis police custody: COLUMBUS, Ohio —...

Columbus to Phoenix: Minneapolis protests spread to other U.S. cities

Here is a look at developments across the United States in connection with the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis police custody.

India coronavirus death toll passes China's

NEW DELHI: India's coronavirus death toll passed neighbouring China's on Friday (May 29), with 175 new fatalities in 24 hours taking the total to ...

India coronavirus death toll passes China's

India is emerging as a new hotspot with record jumps in new cases in recent days.

Donald Trump repeats claims he is being unfairly targeted by social media sites

The US president continued his attacks on platforms such as Twitter on Friday.

Donald Trump repeats claims he is being unfairly targeted by social media sites

The US president continued his attacks on platforms such as Twitter on Friday.

Record number of virus cases, 1,000 dead in 24 hours in Brazil

According to Health Ministry data, 26,417 new cases were confirmed in a 24 hour-period ending late Thursday.

India coronavirus death toll passes China's

India's coronavirus death toll passed neighboring China's on Friday, with 175 new fatalities in 24 hours taking the total to 4,706, according to official data.

UK government launches fund to boost IoT security

The UK government has launched a £400,000 fund to help develop IoT assurance schemes which will help manufacturers develop more secure connected devices. Applications will be received until 30 June.

White House Director of Social Media Dan Scavino says Twitter is 'full of s***' after company flags Trump's tweet for 'glorifying violence'

Scavino's tweet came after Twitter flagged a message from Trump saying "when the looting starts, the shooting starts" as violating the platform's rules.

White House Director of Social Media Dan Scavino says Twitter is 'full of s***' after company flags Trump's tweet for 'glorifying violence'

Scavino's tweet came after Twitter flagged a message from Trump saying "when the looting starts, the shooting starts" as violating the platform's rules.

Madonna Ripped for Posting Son’s George Floyd Dance Tribute

Twitter was not happy with the pop star's recent tweet

Madonna Mocked After Posting Video Of Son Dancing To ‘Stamp Out Racism’

"Like A Virgin" crooner Madonna has come under blast after she shared a video of her son dancing to "stamp out racism."

How to address almajiri challenges, by NHRC - The Nation Nigeria

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has suggested ways leaders of the northern states could address the challenges posed by almajiri...

Relocating Almajirai not enough, NHRC tells northern govs

Ade Adesomoju, Abuja The National Human Rights Commission on Friday advised governors of northern states not to just relocate Almajirai to their states of origin but to also develop programmes t...

Covid-19: Tamil Nadu sees highest single-day spike in cases; tally past 20,000

The death toll in the state increased to 154 after nine more fatalities were reported since Thursday.A total of 11,313 patients have been discharged or cured of the highly contagious disease, including 765 such patients discharged today

3 more test positive for COVID-19 in Manipur, total count 58

Nagaland Page is an English newspaper published from Dimapur, Nagaland.

Amid coronavirus lockdown and migrant crisis, SC to hear petition to change name from India to Bharat

The Supreme Court will hear a plea on June 2 seeking direction to the Centre to amend the Constitution and change the name of the country from India to 'Bharat'. The plea claimed that this will help citizens of the country get over the colonial past and instil a sense of pride in their nationality.

SC to hear on June 2 plea seeking replacement of word India with ‘Bharat’

The plea has sought a direction to the government to take appropriate steps to bring amendment in Article 1 of the Constitution, which deals with name and territory of the Union, to the effect that "the same refers to the country as Bharat/Hindustan, to the exclusion of India".

It’s Time to Listen to the Doomsday Planners

Another pandemic, or a terrorist attack, could cripple an unprepared executive branch.

Sudan does an about-turn in US relations

Will Khartoum’s deal to pay compensation for the 1998 bombings change its global stance?

Final year college exams: HRD Minister’s big statement amid lockdown 5 reports

Final year college exams: Human Resource Development (HRD) Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank has sought to clear some confusion concerning final year exams in colleges.

Remote learning is a model for the future of education

How will technology-delivered instruction affect learning? It's still too early to reach a conclusion, but the implications for exams are clear, says Elsbeth Stern.

Woody Allen compares denouncing him over molestation claims to eating kale

He said it was the fashionable thing to do.

Woody Allen Says ‘Professionally, I Haven’t Suffered’ and Criticizes Actors for Denouncing Him

Allen says actors denouncing him became the "fashionable thing to do, like everybody suddenly eating kale."

SpaceX Starship Launch Insurance Requirement Jumps To $198 Million

Aerospace manufacturer SpaceX was granted a license for suborbital flights by the FAA yesterday, which included new insurance costs.

Space Funerals: Celestis And Aura Flights Will Send The Ashes Of Your Loved Ones In Space

People can now send their loved ones' ashes across space. Aura And Celestis Flights offers space funerals.

Taiwan decriminalizes adultery in landmark ruling

TAIPEI – Taiwan’s constitutional court on Friday decriminalized adultery in a landmark judgment aimed at upholding personal rights and privacy, scrapping a law that activists said

Taiwan top court rules adultery no longer a crime

Campaigners against the law say it deepened gender inequality and violated rights to privacy

A Texas Supreme Court decision could disenfranchise millions during the pandemic

Voters under age 65 could potentially be disenfranchised.

Democrats’ risky plan to ensure Congress can vote during the pandemic, explained

No one can be sure of whether House Democrats’ plan to allow "proxy voting" is constitutional.

New video ‘shows MULTIPLE cops pinning George Floyd down’ as he begged for air during arrest

A NEW video appears to “show multiple cops pinning George Floyd down” as he begged for air during his arrest. The 46-year-old died on Monday in Minneapolis, Minnesota, after Officer Der…

Officer Who Kneeled on George Floyd's Neck Arrested in Connection with Death

David Chauvin, the Minneapolis police officer who kneeled on George Floyd's neck, has been arrested and taken into custody on unknown charges relat...

Cops must verify more: SCC

An unsubstantiated tip that someone is dealing drugs from a phone number doesn't amount to reasonable suspicion of criminal activity, the Supreme Court of Canada has ruled.

Police need more than an unverified tip to avoid drug-case entrapment, Supreme Court says

In a pair of related rulings today, the high court says police must take sufficient steps to verify such tips to avoid entrapping suspects

Saudi Arabia, UN to organise donor conference for Yemen on Tuesday

UN chief, Saudi FM to address the virtual meeting

Saudi Arabia records more COVID-19 recoveries than infections in past 24 hours

LONDON: Saudi Arabia recorded more recoveries from the coronavirus (COVID-19) than new cases, the health ministry announced on Friday. With 1,581 new infections recorded since Thursday, the Kingdom’s daily case rate continues to fall.  The ministry announced 2,460 new recoveries over the past 24 hours, which takes the total number of recoveries nationwide to 57,013. The death

Vestager hits back at Lufthansa bailout criticism

Commission vice-president in charge of competition Margarethe Vestager argued that companies getting large capital injections from the state during the corona crisis still have to offset their competitive advantage.

Lufthansa Not Ruling Out Bankruptcy Option if Gov't Aid Package Not Arranged, Report Says

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - German flag carrier Lufthansa reserves the right to file for bankruptcy if negotiations with the government over a multi-billion coronavirus-related...

DisCos ask court to stop FG’s forensic audit

Electricity distribution companies (DisCos) have dragged the federal government to court over alleged undue interference in their business operations. The federal government holds 40 percent shares in the power firms.

Court stops FG from auctioning Dawes Island Marginal Oil Field

The Federal High Court sitting in Lagos Friday restrained the Ministry of Petroleum from selling or accepting bids for Dawes Island Marginal Oil Field...

COVID-19 committees struggle to get alternative centres

Geoffrey Okiswa, the Resident District Commissioner for Serere, who also doubles as the chairperson of the district Covid-19 task force, says they were given up...

Gulu Hospital expands COVID-19 treatment centre

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Gulu Regional Referral Hospital has increased its capacity to admit more COVID-19 patients. This follows the renovation of the Multi-drug-resistant Tuberculosis (MDR-TB) ward at the hospital that has improved the capacity to 100. The hospital initially had space for only 14 cases. Emmanuel Ainebyoona, the public relations officer Ministry …

Inside the air traffic control 'boys club'

Bullying and sexual harassment have been found to be rife at Airservices Australia, the federal agency responsible for ensuring safe air travel.

Inside the air traffic control 'boys club'

Bullying and sexual harassment have been found to be rife at Airservices Australia, the federal agency responsible for ensuring safe air travel.

Inside the air traffic control 'boys club'

Bullying and sexual harassment have been found to be rife at Airservices Australia, the federal agency responsible for ensuring safe air travel.

Solitons from new fibre laser could improve eye surgery

Short and powerful pulses are held together by high-order dispersion

Making matter out of light: high-power laser simulations point the way

A few minutes into the life of the universe, colliding emissions of light energy created the first particles of matter and antimatter. We are familiar with the reverse process—matter generating energy—in ...

Housing charity calls for extension on Covid-19 emergency ban for evictions

The housing charity reports increases in applications for rent supplements and numbers of people in rent arrears

US Dollar Index Price Analysis: Interim support emerges at 97.87

DXY came under further pressure and is now navigating t he area of multi-week lows in the 98.00 neighbourhood. Sellers now look to have regained the u

Schools to remain closed after June 1 Sindh

Ghani says govt cannot take risk of reopen­ing educat­ional instit­utions at this point

Students in Bunyangabu decry low accessibility to learning materials

Bunyangabu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Students in Bunyangabu district have failed to access learning materials being distributed by the Ministry of Education. The materials were distributed by the Ministry of Education and Sports to maintain learning even as schools remain closed as a result of coronavirus disease – COVID-19. Moses Sunday Rubalema, the Bunyangabu District …

Pending vehicle registrations from pre-lockdown time continue

‘Only negligible vehicle sales happen now’

LTO sets NCR license, registration renewal deadline to July 31

As NCR will transitions to GCQ on June 1, residents will now have until July 31 to renew vehicle registration, driver's licenses

[WATCH] DBKL raids, seals illegal shops run by foreigners

THE Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) raided illegal businesses operated by foreigners in and around the federal capital and...

Footage shows moment Irish seals face off with hungry seagulls over fish in Co Louth

The seagulls flapped their wings at the seals to make them drop their catch

Gen Bajwa reiterates commitment to global peace

ISLAMABAD: Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Friday said the sense of purpose and commitment of Pakistan towards the global peace under the United Nations Charter remained unflinching.

Pakistan joins World Community in celebrating International Day of UN Peacekeepers

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan: Pakistan on Friday joined the International Community in celebrating the “International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers”, and reiterated its unwavering commitment to world peace. In a statement, the Foreign Office said that as a consistent leading troop contributing country, Pakistan is cognizant of the important role played by the UN peacekeepers in maintaining security and stability in so many of the world’s conflict zones. It said that we salute the services and sacrifices rendered by peacekeepers from around the world and reiterate our solemn commitment to continue working with the United Nations for the ideals of peace, stability, and cooperation espoused by the ‘blue helmets’. The Foreign Office said that Pakistan is proud of its long-standing contributions to UN peacekeeping spanning over six decades. It said that our peacekeepers have earned well-deserved respect and goodwill for their professionalism and devotion to duty in every mission they have participated in. Since 1960,…

5205 recoveries, 1993 new Covid-19 cases and 3 deaths in Qatar on May 29

The Ministry of Public Health today announced the registration of 1993 new confirmed cases of corona virus (Covid-19), ​with 5205 people having recovered from the disease in the last 24 hours, bringing the total number of recovered people in the State of Qatar to 20,604 cases. The Ministry also announced 3 new deaths from the virus.

Qatar announces 1,993 new COVID-19 cases, 3 deaths

Qatar’s total coronavirus infections jump to 52,907

Yet Another Blow to Jagan Government from the High Court

Immediately after the judgment, N Ramesh Kumar announced coming back to work.

'Will Approach SC To Reinstate Ramesh Kumar As SEC'

TADEPALLI: YSRCP MLA Ambati Rambabu said on Friday that the government will approach Supreme Court on the High court’s order directing the state government to reinstate Ramesh Kumar as the State

Cross River takes a swipe on FG over COVID-19, we should be your pride, not your shame

Cross River state government has taken swipe on the federal government accusing it of not showing concern to the state as regards the coronavirus pandemic also known as COVID-19.

FG says other diseases are killing Nigerians more than COVID-19

The federal government has disclosed that many Nigerians are dying of diseases more than COVID-19. Boss Mustapha, the COVID-19 task force made the disclosure.

Here are the lockdown dating terms you need to know in 2020

The new trends are just as awful as you'd imagine.

C4's 'Hitched At Home' Is Here To Prove Lockdown Love Is Real

Since the beginning of lockdown, the world of television has been tasked with keeping audiences gripped. Some have done this using innovative, and of course safe methods of creating new content. One show to embrace our new socially-distanced way of…

LIST: Nissan will launch 13 models from A to the all-new Z

Nissan may have a lot on their plate right now, but that's not stopping them from releasing 13 new cars in the next 18 months.

Plunging sales force Nissan to leave Korea

SEOUL, May 29 (UPI) -- Japanese automaker Nissan Motor announced Thursday that it plans to pull out from South Korea at the end of 2020, 16 years after it entered the country in 2004.

Pubs with beer gardens to be first to reopen when coronavirus restrictions are eased, minister says

PUBS with beer gardens are likely to be the first to reopen when coronavirus lockdown rules are eased, the Environment Secretary has confirmed. George Eustice said earlier today that there would be…

Families of six or more 'won't be helped by easing of lockdown'

Families of six or more will be unable to meet with additional people together under the new lockdown rules.

Chhattisgarh's first Chief Minister Ajit Jogi passes away at 74

Jogi's last rites will be performed at his native Gaurella in Bilaspur district on Saturday, said his son Amit

The move used to restrain George Floyd is discouraged by most police. Here's why.

George Floyd's death has raised new questions about a potentially dangerous method of restraint: the knee-to-neck manoeuvre.

The cop who killed George Floyd has a long record of police brutality

A 46-year old black man named George Floyd was killed by police in Minneapolis on Monday, May 25, 2020. A police officer named Derek Chauvin kneeled on Floyd’s neck, after vaguely accusing hi…

On banks of Danube, Hungary and South Korea mourn victims of boat accident

BUDAPEST (Reuters) - Officials from Hungary and South Korea held a minute’s silence and threw white flowers onto the waters of the Danube on Friday, marking the first anniversary of a boat accident which killed 25 South Korean tourists and two Hungarian crew.

Budapest marks anniversary of deadly Danube boat disaster

The Hungarian capital Budapest on Friday marked the anniversary of one its worst-ever shipping disasters, the sinking of a sightseeing vessel on the Danube which killed at least 27 people, mostly South Korean tourists.

Sweden opens up for sport

Competitive and professional sport can resume from 14 June, the Swedish government said Friday, but games would have to be played mostly without an audience.

Sweden snubbed as Norway and Denmark open borders

Countries will remain closed to Swedish visitors because of its Covid-19 infection rate

Coronavirus DIDN’T start in Wuhan wet market, Chinese researchers claim

WUHAN wet market was not the origin of the coronavirus pandemic as previously thought, it’s been claimed. But it is thought a super-spreader visited there and sparked the Covid-19 outbreak wh…

CannTrust plans to restart Niagara greenhouse after Health Canada reinstates licence

The cannabis company says it cannot say when its products will be available in the market as that depends on a Health Canada decision regarding its manufacturing facility in Vaughan, Ont.

CannTrust Holdings greenhouse licenses reinstated, plans restart of operations

VAUGHAN, Ont. — CannTrust Holdings Inc. says Health Canada has reinstated its licenses for its greenhouse in Niagara and that it will immediately restart operations.

Child and Family Commission to examine alleged abuse cases

Two cases of alleged child neglect that have emerged in Brisbane this week will be independently investigated by the Queensland Child and Family Commission.

Urban co-operative banks seek guarantee cover for their MSME borrowers

UCBs' outstanding loans to MSMEs amount to Rs 82,000 crore

‘Provide one-time restructuring of NBFC loans’

Non-banking finance companies have asked Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to amend the special liquidity scheme to cover a tenure of up to three years and also cover term loans taken from banks and

1 more day of excessive Las Vegas heat before a cooler Saturday

Las Vegas’ forecast high for Friday is 106 as a three-day heat wave begins to subside in the valley.

Biological Warfare Expert Explains Why You Should Never Get In A Las Vegas Pool

A specialist in biological and chemical warfare has explained why he believes you should never get in a Las Vegas pool, and it's a rollercoaster. Author Da

Optimizing Contractor Payments And Productivity For A Flexible Workforce

Management Controls discusses the value of data analytics in ensuring timely, accurate payments to contractors and promoting productivity amid a pandemic.

Furious Niger Gov revokes road contract - The Nation Nigeria

Niger Governor Abubakar Sani-Bello has ordered revocation of a road project by Jajove Solutions Services(JSS) in Suleja.He accused the...

Assassin’s Creed Valhalla’s loot drops won’t be random

Assassin’s Creed Valhalla won’t force players to grind for the best loot, with loot drops being unique and upgradeable.

Moving Out walkthrough – a complete Xbox achievement guide

If you're looking to get all of the achievements in Moving Out, our community's Moving Out walkthrough can get you there. Here's everything you need to know about it.

Why Is Facebook for Remote Work? It Wants Pay Cuts

The company seems intent on reining in tech wages by hiring all over the country at lower salaries.

Akshay Kumar Criticised For Booking A Whole Flight For His Sister & Her Kids Amid Lockdown!

Rumour has it that actor Akshay Kumar booked an entire flight for his sister and kids, who were willing to travel to Delhi from Mumbai. Akshay booked a whole passenger flight and got it converted into a Charted Flight for his sister and her two kids, a daughter and a son, and her maid to fly to Delhi from Bombay.

Akshay Kumar Speaks About the True Heroes of Our Country

While the nation is facing a lockdown for almost two months, there are people who are working selflessly out there to make sure we’re safe in our homes. The police, the doctors, the medical staff and all the frontline warriors are doing their best to help the nation beat the pandemic. And today, Akshay Kumar thanked them for keeping us safe in such critical times. 

Police: Trans man fatally shot by officer after pointing gun

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — A transgender black man was fatally shot by an officer in Florida after fatally stabbing another man and pointing a gun at the officer, authorities said. Tony McDade, 38, was shot and killed by a Tallahassee police officer Wednesday after McDade fatally stabbed her next-door neighbour 21-year-old Malik Jackson, news outlets reported. …

People shielding from coronavirus ‘feel left behind’ as lockdown measures ease

Charities are concerned about the impact an indefinite isolation will have on the more than two million people shielding in the UK.

People shielding from coronavirus ‘feel left behind’ as lockdown measures ease

Charities are concerned about the impact an indefinite isolation will have on the more than two million people shielding in the UK.

People shielding from coronavirus ‘feel left behind’ as lockdown measures ease

Charities are concerned about the impact an indefinite isolation will have on the more than two million people shielding in the UK.

Alice Cooper Considers What His Biopic Would Be Like

Alice Cooper explained why he thought his life story would make a great movie in May 2020.

North Carolina Still Waiting for RNC Safety Plan

North Carolina's governor said Thursday that his administration has not received the written safety plan for the upcoming Republican National Convention requested by his health secretary in response to President Trump's demands for a full-scale event.

TN breaks all earlier records: 874 test positive for Covid-19

Tamilnadu today witnessed its biggest ever increase in the number of coronavirus cases, with a whopping 874 persons testing positive for Covid-19 in a single day. Continue Reading →

Taylor Swift Calls Out President Trump, Celebs Support Her Statement

Taylor Swift is calling out the President’s recent remarks threatening violence.

Taylor Swift Slams Trump For Stoking Racism, Threatening Violence: “We Will Vote You Out”

Riots have been raging throughout Minneapolis and across America demanding the arrest of the police officer who killed an unarmed black man named George Floyd by kneeling on his neck. President Donald Trump condemned the rioters this morning with a threat of retaliatory violence: "These THUGS are dishonoring the memory of George Floyd, and I won’t let that happen. Just spoke to Governor Tim Walz and told him that the Military is with him all the way. Any difficulty and we will assume control but, when the looting starts, the shooting starts. Thank you!" Twitter ruled that Trump's tweet violated its policies by glorifying violence, and many other voices are speaking out against the president's statement today. That list includes Taylor Swift, the formerly apolitical pop star who in recent years has come out in support of Democratic candidates and policies and strongly critiqued Trump. In one interview she promised to "do everything I can for 2020," a sentiment she doubled down on in a

ED attaches assets of accused-turned-approver Rajiv Saxena in VVIP chopper scandal

The ED on Friday said that assets belonging to Saxena have been attached under Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (PMLA) in Agusta Westland Chopper scandal and Moser Baer Bank Fraud case allegedly involving Ratul Puri, nephew of former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath.

Tech Savvy Husband Swaps Warning Chime For 'Africa' In Wife's Subaru

The crafty mod on this Subaru Impreza replaces the ignition key alert chime with a complex circuit board and micro SD card reader, which can play songs.

Madras High Court issues notices to Franklin Templeton MF, Sebi

Last month, Franklin Templeton had closed six debt funds.

Sebi seeks time to file counter in High Court on PIL against Franklin MF

The PIL had been filed by an investor protection society in response to the abrupt winding up six debt schemes worth Rs 28,000 crore of assets under management by the fund house

Coronavirus lockdown | Jharkhand flies its migrant workers back from Leh

Migrant workers flew to Delhi from Leh on a SpiceJet aircraft and would take an IndiGo flight from Delhi to Ranchi.

Turkey's AK Party plans measures seen as potential obstacle to new parties

ANKARA (Reuters) - Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan’s AK Party is planning to push through measures with its nationalist allies that affect how political groups may contest elections and could hamper new opposition parties taking part in any snap elections.

Planning approval sought for higher density housing estate in Clonmel after An Bord Pleanala’s rejection of application for less homes

A new planning application for the former Eircom site on Clonmel's Thomas Street is seeking permission to build close to double the number of dwellings of a previous proposal for the land that was &nb...

Green light given to plans for 735 residential units in Cork

The appeals board has granted planning permission to Cork company, Longview Estates Ltd

Large sums made available to fund murders, court hears

The Special Criminal Court has heard that thousands of euro was being made available to murder people and set people up for murder as part of the activities of the Kinahan organised crime gang.

Feud bloodshed fears as Drogheda gang boss sneaks back home from Spain

A gang boss who is the leading player in the so-called anti-Maguire faction in the Drogheda feud is back in the country after months on the run, gardai believe.

Ireland Funds’ Chief Executive steps down after one year

Mr Cronin intends to spend more time with family and will move back to Ireland

Rio appeals citizens not to panic; Apologizes for Tuensang COVID-19 fiasco

Nagaland Page is an English newspaper published from Dimapur, Nagaland.

Protests erupt in Minneapolis over the death of George Floyd

Cheering protesters torched a Minneapolis police station Thursday that the department was forced to abandon as three days of violent protests spread to nearby St. Paul and angry demonstrations flared across the U.S. over the death of George Floyd, a handcuffed black man who pleaded for air as a white police officer kneeled on his neck.

White House doubles down on Trump's tweet that Twitter said glorified violence

The White House is doubling down on a tweet from President Trump even after the platform determined it violated its rules against glorifying violence. The official White House Twitter account on Friday morning re-upped a late night tweet from Trump that was slapped with a warning label because it violated Twitter's rules. Trump had weighed in on the protests in Minneapolis over the police killing of George Floyd by writing that "these THUGS are dishonoring the memory of George Floyd" and that "when the looting starts, the shooting starts." The tweet is now accompanied by a label saying it "violated the Twitter Rules about glorifying violence," and users have to click the label to see the tweet. But then on Friday, the White House Twitter account just re-posted the exact same tweet, quoting it to make the message visible without the label. Within about an hour, Twitter added the warning label to the White House's tweet as well. “These THUGS are dishonoring the memory of George Floyd, and I won’t let that happen.…

Minneapolis Apple store targeted during protests

Apple's Minneapolis store has been damaged during protests, in what appears to have been a targeted attack.

Maharashtra to ease lockdown from June onwards

Maharashtra Chief Secretary Ajoy Mehta had on Tuesday told reporters that the lockdown removal will happen in a 'very very gradual' and calibrated manner.Inter-district movement however, may not be allowed as it may lead to cross infection

Twitter slapped a 'glorifying violence' label on a Trump tweet that threatened George Floyd protesters in Minneapolis with getting shot

Twitter placed a clickthrough block on a tweet by President Donald Trump. The tweet said "when the looting starts, the shooting starts."

Major Suman Gawani to get prestigious UN award for her services at UNMISS

Major Suman Gawani, an Indian Army officer is being awarded the prestigious “United Nations Military Gender Advocate of the year Award” on Friday.

Government formation: 'Rural Uber' and new bus laybys agreed by parties

As the final days of government formation talks are approaching, issues around rural Ireland were back to the negotiating table.

Death toll Rises again in America, nearly 1300 Died in 24 hours -

The number of deaths due to corona virus in America is increasing continuously. In the last 24 hours, a rapid

Pandemic Voting

The League of Women Voters sued Alabama in Montgomery County Court for better access to mail-in voting during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Land of the free? Minnesota cops arrest reporters covering the protests over George Lloyd's death

Twitter hides Donald Trump tweet for 'glorifying violence' amid large-scale riots

A warning label has been placed over the tweet

Video shows moment Minneapolis police abandon torched precinct

Harrowing footage shows the moment cops abandoned the Minneapolis police precinct that was torched by those protesting the death of George Floyd.

China faces mounting pressure over Hong Kong security law

China faced growing international pressure Friday over its move to impose a security law on Hong Kong that critics say will destroy the city's autonomy, with the United States and Britain placing the issue before the UN Security Council.

An entire 18th-century Swedish village is selling for $7 million. Here's a look inside the historic spa town.

A Swedish doctor founded Sätra Brunn in 1700 to share its pure and "healing" mineral water. The village has been a wellness destination since.

Air Canada is using its business class-only private jets on some routes to make social distancing in the sky easier — take a look at the unique plane

The sub-fleet, known as Air Canada Jetz, typically fly sports teams and its aircraft feature all-business class seating with no pesky middle seats.

Alec Baldwin on pandemic life and why he worries for kids

NEW YORK - Whether he’s playing President Donald Trump on “Saturday Night Live” or hosting a new season of “Match Game,” Alec Baldwin prefers working close

Alec Baldwin on pandemic life and why he worries for kids

NEW YORK — Whether he’s playing President Donald Trump on “Saturday Night Live” or hosting a new season of “Match Game,” Alec Baldwin prefers working close to home.

YSR Congress MLA and Sakshi Senior Journalist in Trouble

Notices were also given to 40 supporters of the party and two other journalists.

CBI files preliminary enquiry against Tablighi Jamaat over FCRA violations

The action by the CBI comes a day after the Crime Branch of the Delhi Police filed 12 fresh chargesheets naming 541 foreign nationals in connection with the Tablighi Jamaat case

Trump attacked Twitter after it restricted his post for 'glorifying violence' and said the company is unfairly targeting him

The president called for Congress to repeal Section 230, which gives web platforms legal protections, as his dispute with Twitter escalated.

‘Congress has come to the aid of migrant workers’

Mysore/Mysuru: Accusing the ruling BJP Government of failing to come to the aid of migrant workers, who are distressed over COVID-19 lockdown regulations, KPCC (Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee) Working President Salim Ahmed maintained that the Congress, as a responsible Opposition Party, has come to the rescue of migrant workers at this critical juncture. He was...

Lockdown: HC extends gangster Arun Gawli’s parole by five days

The parole leave was, however, extended for a period of seven days due to the coronavirus-induced nationwide lockdown.

George Floyd killing: Violent protests rock Minneapolis, other US cities

Protests over the death of the unarmed black man in custody amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has escalated into mayhem as reports emerged of buildings and vehicles being set ablaze and local businesses being looted.

White House hits back after Twitter cracks down on Trump's Minneapolis tweet, reposts censored message

The White House on Friday pushed back against Twitter after the social media giant censored a tweet by President Trump  demanding action against rioters in Minneapolis -- claiming the tweet was “glorifying violence.”

Hong Kong China Borrowed Time

Hong Kong has been living on borrowed time ever since the British made it a colony nearly 180 years ago, and all the more so after Beijing took control in 1997 and granted it autonomous status. China’s passage of a national security law for the city is the latest sign that the 50-year “one country,

Amy Klobuchar once failed to prosecute Derek Chauvin, cop in Floyd death

Former Democratic presidential candidate and potential vice presidential pick Amy Klobuchar failed to get charges brought against the police officer involved in George Floyd’s death while serving as

Legislative rush and darkness undermine citizens interest

Puerto Rico Legislative Assembly has rushed -lacking an extensive and careful evaluation- to pass two bills seeking to grant a new trial to criminal cases without unanimous verdicts

Trump’s Looting Tweet Violates His Oath of Office

The president is supposed to protect and defend the nation’s supreme laws. Shooting looters is unconstitutional.

Minneapolis bus drivers are refusing to help police transport protesters to jail

As tensions between police and protesters in Minneapolis reached a boiling point following the death of George Floyd, the city's bus drivers have made it abundantly clear which side they're on. The driver's union, ATU Local 1005, issued a statement of solidarity on Thursday, with some of

A tight squeeze! Developers are building tiny flats the size of a disabled PARKING SPACE - as they cram a kitchen, bathroom and bed into just 180 square feet

Developers have brushed off criticism over their 182-square foot apartments and insist the micro-homes in Cambridge are 'a perfectly reasonable size'.

Dave Rubin on Trump's feud with Twitter: The 'free speech war' is coming to a head

Dave Rubin said on Friday that after years of tech giants making “selective decisions” to censor conservatives, President Trump is bringing awareness to the issue.

Judge Pirro says 'facts are clear,' Minnesota officer 'does not deserve to be free'

Judge Jeanine Pirro said on Friday that the “clear facts” show that the police officer who killed George Floyd needs to be arrested and charged with murder under Minnesota law.

Children facing 'devastating' effect of coronavirus: Report

The coronavirus pandemic is having a "devastating" effect on children, putting many out of school and at an increased risk of exploitation and abuse, a new report has revealed.

Spain approves national minimum income scheme

Spain’s cabinet has approved the creation of a national minimum income, according to a government spokesperson. Deputy Prime Minister Pablo Iglesias told a news conference on Friday the creation of a

Erdoğan’s ally threatens a second genocide and invasion of Greece

An ally of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has threatened a second genocide and an invasion of Greece by saying "this time they may have to swim until

Brazilian men charged over possession of firearms and ammunition in Offaly

Four men have appeared in court charged with possession of firearms and ammunition in Clara, Co O...

Cardano Shakes the Ghost of Disappointment With Confirmed Shelley Release Date

Cardano holders celebrated last night as CEO Charles Hoskinson released details of a rollout plan culminating with the launch of the Shelley mainnet on July 29t

Toronto police union says charges cops pushed woman from balcony are "unfounded"

According to reports, as many as eight officers responded to a call from Regis Korchinski-Paquet's mother to what police describe as an “assault”

BCM officer facing threats from MLA’s supporters approaches police

Ramesh G. Sanga, District Officer of Backward Classes Welfare Department, approached the University Police Station in Kalaburagi on Friday alleging that Prabhu Hadimani, a corporator from Kalaburagi M

Trump's China Fight Shows Covid-19 Hasn't Changed Oil's World

The pandemic has merely highlighted the market’s pre-existing conditions.

Santa Barbara Police Department to Expand Services with Phased Re-Opening

As the City of Santa Barbara moves to a gradual re-opening based on State and Federal guidelines, the Santa Barbara Police Department is also expanding our limited in-person service model to accommodate the changing environment in the community.  

Madras HC declares Deepa & Deepak as Jaya’s straight heirs

A couple of days after declaring J Jayalalithaa's relatives Deepa and her brother Deepak as second class legal heirs of the former Chief Minister, the Madras High Court today declared them as straight heirs of the late leader. Continue Reading →

Thunderbolts likely in North Coastal Andhra Pradesh, people cautioned

The State Disaster Commissioner Kannababu on Friday warned that Srikakulam, Vizianagaram and Visakhapatnam districts are more prone to thunderbolts in the coming 24 hours.

Watch CNN news team being arrested while live on air in Minneapolis

The reporter and camerapersons were covering a protest against the death of African American George Floyd after police brutality.

Diego Costa given court date for tax fraud case as six-month prison sentence request made

Spaniard in hot water over tax fraud case...

Liverpool historian to head up city activist heritage project

Mandela8 have announced that leading local historian Laurence Westgaph has been appointed to explore L8's history of activism and anti-apartheid struggles

Congress hits out at SG for remarks in SC in migrants case

It also questions court’s ‘silence’ over reconstitution of a Gujarat HC Bench that had criticised govt handling of COVID-19

Scientists raise concern over hydroxychloroquine study

Dozens of scientists have raised concerns over a large-scale study of hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine that led to the World Health Organization suspending clinical trials of the anti-viral drugs as a potential treatment for COVID-19. Hydroxychloroquine, normally used to treat arthritis, is one of

Scientists raise concern over hydroxychloroquine study

Scientists around the world doubt the data integrity of the study which led to the WHO suspending trials on hydroxychloroquine as a potential treatment for COVID-19

Hip-Hop Calls Out President Trump for Telling Protesters “When the Looting Starts, the Shooting Starts” Following George Floyd’s Killing

Details here.

Watch: CNN journalist arrested during live report from Minneapolis riots

Watch the shocking moment when a CNN journalist and his crew were arrested during a live report about protests in Minneapolis over the death of George Floyd

50% chance area of low pressure will develop in next 48 hours: NHC

The National Hurricane Center says there's a 50% chance that an area of low pressure will develop over the next 48 hours.

60% chance area of low pressure will develop in next 48 hours: NHC

The National Hurricane Center says there's a 60% chance that an area of low pressure will develop over the next 48 hours.

Xi replies to letter from scientific, technological workers

President Xi Jinping on Friday encouraged scientific and technological workers across China to make new and greater contributions to building China into a global power in science and technology.

Bosnia police question regional PM over import of defective ventilators

The prime minister of Bosnia's autonomous Bosniak-Croat Federation Fadil Novalic has been quizzed by police about the import by a fruit processing firm of ventilators for COVID-19 patients that proved defective, his SDA party said. The SDA said Novalic had been held for questioning since late on

Bosnia police question regional PM over import of defective ventilators

SARAJEVO (Reuters) - The prime minister of Bosnia’s autonomous Bosniak-Croat Federation Fadil Novalic has been quizzed by police about the import by a fruit processing firm of ventilators for COVID-19 patients that proved defective, his SDA party said.

Boy, 12, dead after ‘fight’ in Cairns park

Queensland police are investigating the sudden death of a 12-year-old boy during an altercation at a park in Cairns overnight.

Angus man threatened to cut police officer’s throat

An Angus man threatened police with a knife after lockdown caused an increase in his drinking, Dundee Sheriff Court has heard.

Food, shelter and free journey: Five big takeaways from Supreme Court order on migrants

Lakhs of migrant workers were stranded across the country without food, shelter and transportation after the nationwide lockdown was announced by the Central government from March 25 at just four-hour notice to limit the spread of coronavirus.

“My arrest shows I don’t deal with small money” – Bobrisky boasts about arrest over N30m

Nigerian cross-dresser Idris Okuneye popularly known as Bobrisky, has taken to social media to brag about his arrest over a N30 million deal. Bobrisky was picked up by officers of the Nigerian police and is

The Bronx has nearly twice as many COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations as Manhattan. These charts reveal why.

Income inequality, housing issues, food deserts, and poor clinical care have put the Bronx in a tough position to face this outbreak.

Enjoy Your Long Weekend But Stick To The Rules

As we head into Queen’s Birthday weekend and the limit on the number of people who can gather increases Police are encouraging everyone to enjoy the break but remember there are still restrictions in place at Alert Level 2.

Old Mutual hopes to make announcement on new CEO soon -chairman

The 175-year-old insurer has been led by acting CEO Iain Williamson since June last year.

Richard Sambrook to review BBC's social media use

The former director of global news at the BBC will examine online posts from programmes and staff.

Missing man believed to be Nanaimo: RCMP

Nanaimo RCMP are looking for 45-year-old Kevin Golze, who was reported missing Tuesday and is believed to be in Nanaimo. Based on information provided by the Bowen Island RCMP, there are concerns. . .

Missing man believed to be in Nanaimo: RCMP

Nanaimo RCMP are looking for 45-year-old Kevin Golze, who was reported missing Tuesday and is believed to be in Nanaimo. Based on information provided by the Bowen Island RCMP, there are concerns. . .

Tanzanian court finds opposition leader guilty of sedition, sets him free

DAR ES SALAAM (Reuters) - A Tanzanian court ruled on Friday that an opposition leader was guilty of sedition and incitement on accusations that he falsely said some 100 people were killed in clashes between herders and police in his home region in 2018.

Tanzanian court finds opposition leader guilty of sedition, sets him free

DAR ES SALAAM, May 29 (Reuters) - A Tanzanian court ruled on Friday that an opposition leader was guilty of sedition and incitement on accusations that he falsely said some 100 people were killed in clashes between herders and police in his home region in 2018.The court however set Zitto Kabwe, the head of ACT Wazalendo party, free on condition that he refrain from saying or writing anything that would be considered sedition.

Twitter hides Trump's 'When the looting starts, the shooting starts' tweet for glorifying violence

People can still retweet the president's post with a comment, but cannot like, reply or retweet it

Battle of Jutland warship’s four years since restoration marked in lockdown

HMS Caroline closure amid the pandemic has had a ‘devastating impact’ on its finances with the loss of visitor revenue.

Battle of Jutland warship’s four years since restoration marked in lockdown

HMS Caroline closure amid the pandemic has had a ‘devastating impact’ on its finances with the loss of visitor revenue.

A court must first rule on whether DA virtual congress is lawful - John Moodey

DA leadership hopeful John Moodey has written to the party's public representatives, objecting to the proposed plans for a virtual leadership conference in October, and challenging its constitutional validity.

DA Eastern Cape to have its own virtual congress

DA Eastern Cape chairperson Andrew Whitfield says the party's federal executive is investigating the feasibility of hosting its first ever digital provincial elective congress.

Statues of lions in Chinatown vandalized with racist graffiti a second time

The Chinatown Lions in Vancouver have been vandalized with racist graffiti, again.

Telford man, 30, charged over fraud allegations

A Telford man has been charged with allegedly conning people out of money in the town.

Warning to parents after cyber criminals attack school website

Parents have been advised to be cautious of any emails containing personal information

School announces it will not reopen this term due to safety fears

'It is clear that the risk and potential harms far outweigh the benefits of reopening'

Moving To Ensure Parking Spaces Are Available For Shoppers In Nelson

Nelson City Council made the decision at the start of COVID-19 Alert Level 4 to suspend all parking fees in the city centre until the end of June 2020. This measure was designed to encourage people to visit Nelson’s city centre as we moved through the alert levels and support local businesses in their quest to bring our high streets back to life.

What markets in north Nottinghamshire will look like when they reopen

Government lockdown guidelines allow them to reopen on June 1

How to help children deal with anxiety during lockdown

Before we even attempt to help our children deal with their fears and anxieties we must always remember to work through our own apprehensions, fears and negativities first.

Digital-only local newspapers will struggle to serve the communities that need them most

This week News Corp Australia announced the end of the print editions of 112 suburban and regional mastheads – about one-fifth of all of Australia's local newspapers. Of those, 36 will close and 76 ...

MP Rigathi Gachagua Claims State Froze His Bank Accounts Over Links With Ruto

A Nairobi Court has frozen Mathira Member of Parliament Rigathi Gachagua's three bank accounts in an ongoing investigation into alleged money laundering.Milimani Senior Resident Magistrate Muthoni

Singapore: Extra measures to support the economy – UOB

Economist at UOB Group Barnabas Gan gives his views on the recently announced extra stimulus measures to support the economy in Singapore. Key Quotes

Somalia commission to probe killing of seven health workers

MOGADISHU (Reuters) - Somalia will set up a regional commission to probe the killing of seven health workers and report publicly within a month, the head of Hirshabelle state told Reuters on Friday, as the United Nations condemned what it called an outrage.

Somalia commission to probe killing of seven health workers

Somalia will set up a regional commission to probe the killing of seven health workers and report publicly within a month, the head of Hirshabelle state told Reuters on Friday, as the United Nations condemned what it called an outrage. Masked men abducted the health workers from a healthcare facility

George Floyd death: Trump attempts to explain 'looting leads to shooting' tweet

President Trump called protesters "thugs" and said that "when the looting starts, the shooting starts."

George Floyd death: Trump attempts to explain 'looting leads to shooting' tweet

President Donald Trump on Friday called protesters in Minneapolis "thugs" and said that "when the looting starts, the shooting starts" - drawing another warning from Twitter for his rhetoric.

Study examines black male youth reactions to social media videos of community violence

New research from the Race and Opportunity Lab in the Center for Social Development sheds light on youths' reactions to social media videos showing violence in their communities.

Young woman is first to win compensation in Taiwan color party blast

The explosion of colored powder killed 15 and injured almost 500 partygoers at a New Taipei amusement park in 2015.Almost five years after sustaining injuries in a color party explosion which killed 15, a young woman has been awarded NT$7.17 million (US$239,000) in compensation, a court ruled Friday (May 29).

Student Pilot was in Third Solo Flight During Fatal Crash

A student pilot from Burbank was in his third solo-flight when the plane descended like a corkscrew and crashed near Orcutt last week.

Image: Hubble grabs a stellar latte

Far away in the Ursa Major constellation is a swirling galaxy that would not look out of place on a coffee made by a starry-eyed barista. NGC 3895 is a barred spiral galaxy that was first spotted by William ...

Minimum Wage Requirement Indicates Hamilton City Council Is Out Of Touch

Responding to Hamilton City Council's move to a minimum wage of $20 per hour for employees of its contractors, the New Zealand Taxpayers’ Union is labelling the decision tone-deaf.

To reopen cities during pandemic, focus on neighborhoods

With unemployment rising to its highest rate since the Great Depression and labor participation plummeting, many local government leaders in the United States have taken steps to reopen their cities—worrying ...

All Calasiao barangay captains to undergo quarantine after one goes positive

The barangay chiefs are tested during a muncipal meeting they attended. One tests positive in the rapid test.

Sinn Fein leader says she would not justify every action taken by IRA

Mary Lou McDonald said violence had been justified to take on the British State.

Sinn Fein leader says she would not justify every action taken by IRA

Mary Lou McDonald said violence had been justified to take on the British State.

Biju Janata Dal Leader, Two Others Die In Fire Accident In Odisha

A BJD leader and two others died of suspected asphyxiation after a fire broke out in his house in Odisha's Ganjam district on Friday, police said.

Naked Florida man spent 24 hours vandalizing school, police say

Investigators say a 21-year-old naked man broke into a South Florida high school and spent almost 24 hours vandalizing the building.

White wrestling coach mocks George Floyd’s murder (Photo)

A Washington state high school wrestling coach, Dave Hollenbeck, took to social media to mock the murder of George Floyd and he has been sacked by his employer for that. Taking to social media, Dave Hollenbeck,

Fire service concern as some ignore social distancing to watch Long Eaton school blaze

Crowds gathered as firefighters tackled the Harrington Junior School inferno

No New Cases Of COVID-19

For the seventh day in a row, there are no new cases of COVID-19 to report in New Zealand.

California prison employees suspended over racist remarks

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California prison officials said Friday that they suspended multiple employees who made racist jokes about the death of an unarmed black man in police custody in Minneapolis, a disclosure that came amid protests across the state and nation. The Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation “was made aware of abhorrent comments made on …

Bulgaria to lift travel ban on Australian convicted of murder

SOFIA (Reuters) - Bulgaria will move to lift a ban that prevents an Australian man convicted of murder in 2009 and released on parole from leaving the country, the Interior Ministry said on Friday.

Bulgaria to lift travel ban on Australian convicted of murder

The decision comes after Bulgaria's highest appeals court dismissed a request by the former chief prosecutor to review the parole granted to Jock Palfreeman in September. Palfreeman's parole angered nationalist politicians who have decried his release from prison, while the government's

White politician calls George Floyd a liar and says cops are being unfairly 'crucified'

Mayor of Petal Mississippi Hal Marx sparked fury with his comments, and has since resisted calls to resign

13 000 Patients visit Oshakati Hospital every day

-About 13 000 patients are said to be visiting the Oshakati intermediate Hospital in Oshana Region every day, making it one of the busiest health facilities in Namibia.

COVID-19 pandemic is the 'perfect excuse to adopt four-day work week'

Do you think it's a good idea? Would working fewer hours each week help boost productivity?

Denmark reopens borders for locked-out lovers

More than two months after closing its borders, Denmark has loosened restrictions to let couples separated by coronavirus lockdowns finally see each other again -- even if the easing applies just to partners from a few nearby countries for now.

Denmark reopens borders for locked-out lovers

More than two months after closing its borders, Denmark has loosened restrictions to let couples separated by coronavirus lockdowns finally see ...

South Africa has virus testing backlog of nearly 100,000

South Africa says it has a backlog of nearly 100,000 unprocessed tests for the coronavirus, a striking example of the painful shortage of testing kits and reagents across Africa as cases steadily rise.

Coronavirus is 'still lurking so we must be prepared for new outbreaks,' WHO expert says

The World Health Organisation's Covid-19 special envoy, Dr David Nabarro warned the virus "has not gone away" as he urged caution after lockdown measures were eased in England

How Businesses Can Maintain Enterprise Resilience During Systemic Disruption

On May 28, ISAKA, a not-for-profit, non-union association of professionals in the IT-related industry held an online conference that was attended by more than 90 professionals. The online meet was staged around a Maintaining Enterprise Resilience During Systemic Disruption theme, and was moderated by Boniface Asiligwa, Chairman Education Committee, and Dorine Nalo – She -Leads […]

Family claims they beat girls 'as a form of exorcism', mom and pastor arrested

Three people, including a pastor, have been arrested in connection with the murder of two 9-year-old girls who were severely beaten, according to KwaZulu-Natal police.

CM B S Yediyurappa, Kateel will resolve party issues, says Suresh Angadi

Minister of State for Railways Suresh Angadi said that Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa and BJP State President Nalin Kumar Kateel will resolve any differences of opinion among party leaders including

Blind man experiences 'torrent of abuse' when shopping at supermarket

'If every instruction and procedure is all visual how are we suppose to follow the guidelines?'

Coronavirus lockdown | U.P. migrant’s body found in Shramik train toilet

‘The vicitm had boarded the train on May 23 and his body was found when the train was opened for maintenance and sanitisation on May 27’

Couple commits suicide

Frustrated by constant harassment from man’s parents

Yogi Adityanath announces jobs for 11 lakh migrant workers, labourers; UP govt inks pact with industry

Yogi Adityanath said that he has received a list of 11 lakh migrant workers and labourers from bodies such as India Industries Association and FICCI and they have assured to absorb a huge labour force into the industry.

Police want to return music equipment to rightful owner

Times ColonistVictoria police have recovered a cache of stolen music devices and sound-distortion pedals, and are looking for their owner.The equipment was seized from a vehicle which had been . . .

A samathuvapuram that lacks proper toilet facility

At around 4 a.m. every morning, G. Pavithra, a 20-year-old girl from Narthamalai, makes it a point to wake up and then wakes up her sister and mother after which they head to a nearby quarry to urinat

City of Moscow revises up its coronavirus death toll for April after criticism

The city of Moscow has issued a revised version of its coronavirus death toll for April after criticism of its initial figures, more than doubling the original tally by using what it said was an alternative counting method. The city initially reported 636 coronavirus-related deaths for April, a figure

City of Moscow revises up its coronavirus death toll for April after criticism

MOSCOW (Reuters) - The city of Moscow has issued a revised version of its coronavirus death toll for April after criticism of its initial figures, more than doubling the original tally by using what it said was an alternative counting method.

South- South, South- West, South- East marginalized in NNPC – PANDEF

PAN-Niger Delta Forum, PANDEF, the mouthpiece of traditional rulers, leaders and stakeholders of the coastal states of Niger Delta, Friday,

Facing COVID Without a Home, Without Health Care

The coronavirus pandemic has been catastrophic for homeless people, ripping through overcrowded shelters where many of the residents test positive.

Police detain 25 people in Russia for protesting journalist’s arrest

Moscow has banned ‘mass public events’ to curb the spread of the coronavirus

Will Tollywood Demand An Apology From Balakrishna For Using Inappropriate Language In Public?

Actor Balakrishna has been at the receiving end since he complained that he was not invited to the recently held meeting with the Telangana government demanding lockdown relaxation. A video has been doing the rounds, wherein Balakrishna is seen lashing out at a media person, who asked his response about the meeting.

Legal lifeline for businesses refused critical coronavirus pay out

Michelmores is inviting businesses whose claims have been declined to help in the legal fight

The Funniest Tweets of the Week

Yeah, okay, here's this: some of the few good tweets of the week.

NPA and IPID commit to tackling high-level police corruption

This comes after two investigators were pulled from the task team.

House joint committee adopts Senate version of toughened anti-terrorism bill

(UPDATED) The move fast-tracks the passage of a proposed law that broadens the definition of terrorism and heightens punishment of convicted terrorists, but which the opposition sees as a clampdown on dissent

Twitter Limits Engagement on Trump’s Tweet Over Violation of Policy

Twitter today announced that they will be limiting US President’s tweet over violation of their policy. In the morning, Donald Trump tweeted this in a response to the ongoing riots in the city of Minneapolis. ….These THUGS are dishonoring the memory of George Floyd, and I won’t let that happen. Just spoke to Governor Tim […]

Ice-cream company who struggled to find staff now flooded with applications

“Last year, I struggled to get drivers. We had to pay for ads everywhere and even at that, I might have received 20 applicants in two months"

ALERT: Gardaí issue warning over bogus tradesmen currently under investigation

Be advised!

Soas to slash budgets and staff as debt crisis worsens in pandemic

Fears of takeover after auditors question whether London-based institution can continue

Brazil GDP contracts 1.5pc in Q1 due to pandemic

RIO DE JANEIRO, May 29 — Brazil’s economy — Latin America’s largest — contracted by 1.5 per cent in the first quarter due to the shutdown triggered by the coronavirus pandemic, the government reported today. But the contraction reflects only the early effects of the pandemic because...

June is Quebec cinema month on Crave

For Quebec's cinema month, Bell's Crave streaming platform is highlighting six new films created in the province. 

Minnesota AG Expects Criminal Charges Against Police Officers Involved In George Floyd’s Death

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison said on Friday morning that he expected the four Minneapolis police officers who were involved...

Prasa gets five new bosses

Stability. Stability. Stability always enters discussions about the embattled Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa. But will five new appointments make a difference in turning around the entity? And, most importantly, will trains operate next week?

Pacific Stories For A Smokefree Future - World Smokefree Day, May 31

Talanoa -- sharing stories -- is an essential part of the life of Pacific people, and an essential part of our journey to becoming smokefree together.

Govt. throws its weight behind BevQ

Excise Minister asks developers to make the mobile app glitch-free by June 2

Rad Tourism: Chernobyl Exclusion Zone Reportedly Opens as Ukraine Eases COVID-19 Lockdown

All tourists seeking to enter the exclusion zone would have to wear protective masks and gloves, while people exhibiting symptoms of an acute viral respiratory...

The £45 'it' dress you've probably never heard of! Striped frock by Seasalt sparks eBay bidding wars that drive prices up by 350% - as shoppers praise the 'comfortable' summer style

Cornwall-based brand SeaSalt has found itself at the centre of bidding wars on eBay. A Mumsnet user revealed she had been outbid on the £45 Mill Pool dress on several occasions.

Taking urgent steps for cremation of COVID-19 deceased, Delhi govt tells HC

The court asked the Delhi government and the three municipal corporations to file a detailed status report and listed the matter for further hearing on June 2.

Machete-wielding sex burglar cleared after Aussie fantasy goes wrong

A knife-toting Australian hired to break into another man's home, tie him up and stroke him with a broom has been cleared of intimidation after accidentally entering the wrong house.

Number10 dismisses teachers' fears about returning to school as matter for heads

The majority of primary schools are expected to open up to more pupils from Monday as part of the easing of lockdown but unions remain concerned about the safety of their members

Another delay in release of SAA rescue plan

Rescue practitioners Siviwe Dongwana and Les Matuson have asked creditors for another extension — the fourth thus far — to the deadline to publish SAA’s business rescue plan.

To Those Outraged Over Trump's Use of the Word 'Thug,' Someone Else Used it Too...

"These THUGS are dishonoring the memory of George Floyd, and

Middle Children Are the Most Sociable Ones of the Family, and Here’s Why

Believe it or not, middle children are becoming extinct. Families around the world tend to have fewer children these days, usually sticking to 1 or 2, which means there are no longer middle children. And that’s a pity because not only do we think “middles” are cool, but Alfred Adler, a psychotherapist who developed the theory of how birth order shapes our personalities, shares the same opinion.

Lagos BRT fares hike unnecessary, wicked —Commuters

Some commuters in Lagos State on Friday expressed dissatisfaction over the hike in fares by the Primero Transport Services Limited, operators of the Bus Rapid Transit in the state. The News Agen...

A study analyzes the growth and development of the diploic veins in modern humans

A study coordinated by Emiliano Bruner, a paleoneurologist at the Centro Nacional de Investigación sobre la Evolución Humana (CENIEH), on the growth of the diploic veins throughout human development ...

Fed agencies cop mass fail in core systems cyber review

Just one agency gets 'essential eight' tick for financial, HR systems.

Pastor Elisha has gone mad in prison – Naana Brown

Pastor Elisha Malope who is currently in jail for lying against Rev. Obofour according to actress Naana Brown is currently going mad in jail.

Bollywood news on May 29: Shah Rukh Khan contributes for Amphan-hit Bengal, Katrina signs superhero film and more

Shah Rukh Khan is the ambassador of West Bengal, which has been severely hit by cyclone Amphan.

George Floyd and officer who knelt on his neck 'worked together at nightclub'

Now-former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, 44, used his knee to pin down George Floyd, 46, for about eight minutes during an arrest outside a corner shop

Wipro appoints Thierry Delaporte as CEO and MD

Wipro has appointed Thierry Delaporte as the Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of the company, effective July 6.Until recently, Thierry Delaporte was the Chief Operating Officer of Capgemi

U.S. Citizen Whelan, Accused Of Spying In Russia, Undergoes Hernia Surgery

U.S. citizen Paul Whelan, who is on trial in Russia on an espionage charge, has undergone an “emergency” hernia surgery after experiencing “severe abdominal pain.”

How we can increase the effectiveness of global environment protection

Researchers from the Institute of Environmental Sciences (CML) identified six top priorities where environmental interventions can make the most difference. By doing so, they hope to help researchers ...

Winners of the 2020 'Aistritheoirí Óga' contest announced and a new on line Irish course from QUB

ConCourt denies Public Protector, EFF leave to appeal Gordhan interdict

Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane scored a small victory as the Constitutional Court overturned a personal costs order against her. But the court dismissed a bid by her and the EFF to appeal an interim interdict granted to Pravin Gordhan while he takes Mkhwebane’s SARS report on review.

Ben Hurley’s Straight-out-of-lockdown Tour

Bringing NZ’s live entertainment venues back!

Nolte: MN Democrat Prosecutor's Bizarre, Sloppy 'Evidence' Statement Whips up More Chaos

Mike Freeman claimed he had evidence that did not support a criminal charge against the cop responsible for George Floyd's death.

‘If You Laugh, May Your Pants Tear’- Tonto Dikeh Says As She Shares Intro Of Her Song

Nigerian actress and entrepreneur Tonto Dikeh has begged her fans not to mock her as she shared the introductory verse of her new song. Taking to Instagram, the mother of one, who started off her career as a singer, shared the audio while advertising her ‘Grub and Rub’ food show on her verified Instagram page. […]

American Airlines flight attendant criticizes carrier for banning face shields during flights

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Kiruddu Hospital registers surge in alcohol related illnesses

Kiruddu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kiruddu General Hospital has registered a surge in the number of patients with alcohol related illnesses because of the lockdown which started in March 2020. Despite the closure of pubs, doctors at Kiruddu General Hospital say there is an increase in the number of patients suffering from alcohol poisoning …

Commuter line keeps physical distancing measure during COVID-19 ‘new normal’

PT Kereta Commuter Indonesia will not allow overloaded trains to depart from stations as it will continue to apply physical distancing measures during the so-called "new normal" period.

Irish Water and Tipperary County Council working to restore water supply in Kilross Co. Tipperary

Irish Water is working in partnership with Tipperary County Council to carry out essential repairs to a burst watermain in the Kilross area. This is affecting water supply to Bruce Walk, Lattin, Shron...

Missing Dundalk teen located safe and well - Talk of the Town

Maria Nicole, the 18-year-old who had been reported missing in Dundalk last week has been located safe and well. Concern was raised for Maria’s whereabouts last weekend after she had not returned home to her house in Oaklawns since being seen there on Friday morning. Thankfully Maria has now been found safe and sound according...Read More→

Four regions not ready for stage 2 of quarantine easing in Ukraine – health ministry

These are Donetsk, Lviv, Rivne and Chernivtsi regions.

German regulator examines stock trades by Wirecard CEO

FRANKFURT (Reuters) - Germany’s market regulator said on Friday it was investigating whether Markus Braun, the CEO of payments firm Wirecard, had violated insider-trading rules by buying stock during the quiet period before publication of its annual report.

Investors, scientists urge IEA head to take bolder climate stance

LONDON (Reuters) - Fatih Birol, the head of the International Energy Agency (IEA), faced renewed calls to take a bolder stance on climate change on Friday from investors concerned the organisation’s reports enable damaging levels of investment in fossil fuels.

Lebanon has scant chance of getting IMF aid, opposition figure says

BEIRUT (Reuters) - Lebanon has scant chance of securing badly needed aid from the International Monetary Fund as the government fails to enact reforms demanded by donors to address its financial crisis, opposition politician Samir Geagea said on Friday.

First OTT Premiere to Set Trend

Besides, Publicity mattered the most as the makers didn't leave the print media even.

Iran reports most new cases in nearly 2 months

The health ministry confirms 2,819 new coronavirus cases across the country in the past 24 hours, bringing the overall total to 146,668

Australia's 'war cabinet' shifts focus to jobs

Australia's "war cabinet" will meet every month to focus on bringing unemployment down after successfully slowing the spread of the novel ...

Enormous pod of dolphins frolic in sea 'thanks to coronavirus lockdown'

The animals can be seen jumping out of the water around a fisherman's boat as he worked in the Cacaluta Bay, in Huatulco, Mexico

Gujarat CM discards social media rumour on complete lockdown from June 1

Rupani had to issue a clarification amid social media talk that the state government was planning to impose total lockdown from June 1 as the number of COVID-19 cases was not coming down

Coronavirus: FAO seeks $350 million to fight hunger

The FAO said some 820 million people around the world are experiencing chronic hunger – not eating enough caloric energy, to live normal lives.

Owner of Dublin restaurant and pub group ordered to pay ex-girlfriend €104,000 for unfair dismissal

In her hard-hitting ruling,WRCAdjudication OfficerNiamhO’Carroll Kelly found that theunnamed business owner 'took advantage of his personal relationship with the complainant in an attempt to force her out of the company so as to ensure minimal financial impact on the company'

2021 Chevy Suburban Z71 Shows Off Unique Face, Off-Road Upgrades

New photos of the 2021 Chevy Suburban show off the off-road-oriented Z71 trim, which features a unique front fascia, and more.

Private hospitals ‘takeover’ by State will not be extended past June

Deal came under fire over its cost and the lack of use of much private hospital capacity

The 1975’s Matt Healy Deactivates Twitter Account After Promoting Song With Black Lives Matter Tweet

The 1975 frontman paired his thoughts following George Floyd's death with the band's music video.

Coronavirus: 'Stranded' doctors in Dubai put time to good use, serve as volunteers

Couple from Chennai worked for six weeks at a COVID-19 isolation and quarantine centre

Cyril Dix obituary

Other Lives: Research physicist who helped establish the standard definition of a metre

OpenAI’s new text generator writes sad poems and corrects lousy grammar

OpenAI has quietly unveiled GPT-3, the latest incarnation of its headline-grabbing text generator, which comes with an enormous 175 billion parameters

RPSC Reopens Window For 28 Physiotherapist Vacancies Reopened, Apply on rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in

The online application process will, notably, begin from June 1 and end on June 15.

COTU Sec-Gen Francis Atwoli Hosts 30 MPs in His Mansion

The Central Organisation of Trade Unions (COTU) secretary-general Francis Atwoli has hosted 30 Members of Parliament (MPs)...

GoodChips expands certification to global market with Azwood Energy

A leading energy supplier within New Zealand is enabling GoodChips® to grow its international base.

‘Luminaire of the Future’ aims to revolutionise the European lighting industry

Wilfred Pohl explains how the customisable and sustainable ‘Luminaire of the Future’ aims to revolutionise European lighting in the workplace

Mark Zuckerberg says Facebook should not verify posts, satire website declares him dead

A day after Mark Zuckerberg said that social media sites should not play "arbiters of truth," memes are going viral with satire articles that make provocative and fake claims about the Facebook CEO.

Siberian zoo sees animal baby boom during lockdown

MOSCOW (Reuters) - A Siberian zoo that closed its doors to visitors for over two months due to the novel coronavirus says the lockdown has encouraged a baby boom among its animals.

On the Record Is Imperfect, Provocative, and Utterly Necessary

The documentary detailing accusations of sexual assault against Russell Simmons proves to be a compelling and uneven work of the #MeToo era.

Why 15 US states suddenly made masks mandatory

America’s 180 on masks, explained.

Hog farms in coronavirus crisis need more aid, say producers

More federal aid is needed if hog farmers are to survive the coronavirus pandemic, which has depressed market prices and slowed pork production.

Sanitation and cleanliness on top of new age mobility firms' agenda

Firms that provide urban commuting warm up to new realities as lockdown relaxes

South Surrey church to host drive-thru food-donation station

Items dropped off to Mount Olive Lutheran Church to benefit Surrey Urban Mission program

Three global food rock stars go virtual

Several of the planet’s biggest names in fine dining are coming to us live daily, demonstrating that good food doesn’t have to be complicated.

6 Ways To Save No Matter Your Account Balance

Saving money in these uncertain times sounds like an impossible feat. Despite the current state of the world, there are some ways you can begin to sort out your finances. Here are a few banking no-brainers that could help you save some extra cash....

Lake Albert killer accidents over the years

On March 22, 2014, 108 people died when a boat carrying Congolese refugees who were escaping from Kyangwali refugee settlement camp capsized near Kitebere landing...

Almost 1,000 students fail to register before calculated grades deadline

Some 98% of Leaving Cert pupils sign up and will receive their results in August

Facebook Suspends Russian Colorist For 'Dangerous' WWII Images

One of the world’s leading colorists of historic photos fears she will be banned permanently from Facebook and Instagram after multiple suspensions of her accounts.

Thousands crossing US-Mexico border despite nonessential travel ban, COVID-19 threat

Border crossings continue despite the ban instituted by President Trump.

Court sentences Czech man to 26 months in prison for stealing pancakes during lockdown

A court in the Czech Republic has sentenced a man to 26 months in prison for shoplifting during the country’s COVID-19 lockdown, Czech media reported on Friday.

Swab samples of 61 people who returned to Arunachal with coronavirus-positive man test negative

Nagaland Page is an English newspaper published from Dimapur, Nagaland.

J&J's Ebola vaccine wins EU regulatory panel backing

(Reuters) - A panel of the European health regulator on Friday recommended approving Johnson & Johnson’s two-dose experimental vaccine for Ebola in the European Union.

5 Quotes to Help Plan for Retirement

Wisdom from the world's wisest students of the market is surprisingly simple, even if difficult to adhere to.

Minneapolis ablaze after prosecutor suggests no crime was committed by cops who killed George Floyd

Fires rage in Minneapolis after the killing of George Floyd, an unarmed black man, by local cop Derek Chauvin. Though four officers were immediately fired, local prosecutor Mike Freeman said that t…

No.10 Spokesman Admits UK Loosening Lockdown Before Experts Ready to Lower Coronavirus ThreatLevel

Social distancing restrictions enforced by a national lockdown in the United Kingdom are slowly being lifted as the spread of the coronavirus pandemic begins to slow...

Sri Lankan brewery resumes exports after 2 months

Sri Lankan brewery resumes exports after 2 months: Sri Lanka's Lion Brewery has resumed exports after the island nation eased a two-month lockdown imposed due to the .... Get all latest entertainment & viral stories on english.lokmat.com

How I'm Living Now: Alec Baldwin, Actor and Host

"We're going to start taking care of the people in this country because this could happen again. And who the f*** — excuse my French — wants to go through this again?"

Police officer bitten and another cop has wrist bent back in double city centre attack

The officers were attacked as they approached two men who they suspected of possession of drugs in Lancaster Circus. Two men- aged 40 and 28- have been arrested

CA boss bracing for $80m revenue hit this summer

Kevin Roberts says a lack of blockbuster crowds in the 2020-21 summer will have a big impact on Cricket Australia's financial position

Wanted JMB terrorist Abdul Karim arrested in West Bengal's Murshidabad

The Special Task Force of Kolkata Police on Friday arrested Abdul Karim, the most wanted Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) terrorist, from Murshidabad district’s Suti Police Station area.

NSW photo cards next on Dominello's digital hit list

Physical alternative slated for later this year.

Man dies at Lullingstone Castle after reports of rocks being thrown

Kent police say victim in his 60s, named locally as Charles Hilder, may have been in altercation ‘with two boys or teenagers’

OPINION | Africa is not just who we are; it is also our politics

The idea that Africans are people who must be contained within what is circumscribed as a proper place or their natural habitat is revolting and deeply problematic, writes Divine Fuh.

5 officers could be charged

Five officers involved in a 2017 incident in Prince George could face potential charges after an IIO investigation.

For Afghan Sikhs, fear of another terror attack bigger than coronavirus

Forced to share cramped rooms at Gurdwaras after the March 25 attack, Sikhs look to India, wait for lockdown to end.

The Letter Sent To PSL Clubs On Return Of Football

The Premier Soccer League has reached out to all member clubs in both the topflight and second division to update them on the return of football.

Evaluation of all II PUC papers begins in city

Mysore/Mysuru: The Mysuru Divisional evaluation of Second PUC (2019-20) answer scripts of all subjects of all the three streams —- Arts, Science and Commerce —– began in the city this morning under tight Police security. The evaluation is taking place at nine centres namely Sarada Vilas College in Krishnamurthypuram, St. Philomena’s College in Bannimantap, Marimallappa...

How Local Governments in China can Utilize New Infrastructure Policy to Promote Development

Authors: Chan Kung and Wei Hongxu* In an effort to promote economic recovery, the central government, local governments, and enterprises have placed high expectations on the investment of new infrastructure, hoping it would promote the development of the digital economy, so as to enhance the internal driving force of economic development. Especially when the scale of […]

Bengal’s Amphan-Damage Assessment Of Rs 1 Lakh Crore May Be Grossly Inflated, And That’s Why Centre Should Scrutinise It Closely

There are many reasons to doubt this seemingly fantastical Amphan-damage assessment figure of Rs 1 lakh crore.

Rosalía and Travis Scott join forces for new single, 'TKN'

The ferocious duo run with a mob of children in the video from Nicolás Méndez.

Denzel Washington Praised After Helping Los Angeles Homeless Man During Encounter with Police

Actor Denzel Washington was applauded after being captured on video in what appeared to be an effort to help a homeless man during an encounter with Los Angeles police.

Fossil Hunter Discovers Flying Dinosaur on the Isle of Wight

People who get excited about dinosaurs are excited about a very small part of a dinosaur that's been uncovered, not because it's new or contains genetic material that could be used to bring it back to life and raised for gourmet burger meat, but because it was found on the Isle of Wight.

The curse of unsolicited  advice

Though I am not really into social media as much as I was in my younger days, I do still browse through at least for a minute or two a day, literally. Now, in one of these occasions sometime last week, I came across a quote posted by one of my favourite fellow Hermien Elago that read: “No one is qualified to tell you how to experience the world”. 

Awe And Kalki Director’s Next Looks Terrifying With Never Before Content

The motion poster opens with the statue of God and soon cuts

Spraying Oil on Sand Dunes Helps Trees Grow

Originally published in January 1967

'KCON20LA' officially postponed due to COVID-19 pandemic

'KCON20LA' has been officially postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.On May 29, KCONUSA announced 'KCON 2020' in Los Angeles will be offici…

Namibia's beef exports not affected by COVID-19

-Namibia's beef export to the international markets has not been affected by the global COVID-19 pandemic.

Troubled Izaia Perese back in union after securing Top 14 deal

Izaia Perese was on Michael Cheika’s Wallabies radar before he switched to NRL… now after a drugs charge, he is back in union and moving to the Top 14.

Virgin Australia's administrator to shortlist two bidders early next week

The administrator of Virgin Australia Holdings Ltd said it expected to shortlist two preferred bidders early next week after parties confirmed ...

Cryptocurrency scammers flood Facebook users with ads for fake Forbes.com articles

Data publicly provided by Facebook about the adverts' reach indicate they have traveled far beyond North Macedonia, activists warn.

Shuttered salons and silent scissors! Beauty and grooming industry looks at bleak future

The Uttar Pradesh government had allowed salons to open but not beauty parlours, which caused more confusion than clarity to shop owners.

National Conference says won't participate in delimitation exercise

Farooq Abdullah, who represents Srinagar in the Lok Sabha, was released from over seven months of detention in March. His colleagues, Anantnag MP Hasnain Masoodi and Baramulla MP Akbar Lone, are the other two NC leaders on the panel.

Home Affairs Deputy Minister Nzuza held at gunpoint by 'blue light' hijackers

Home Affairs Deputy Minister Njabulo Nzuza has been hijacked at gunpoint, police spokesperson Brigadier Vish Naidoo says.

Hike in GST rates unlikely

If goods and services tax (GST) rates are increased on non-essential items, sources said it will further bring down their demand and impede the overall economic recovery.

South Africa to open up economy from June under eased lockdown regulations

South Africa will allow most economic sectors including mining and manufacturing to fully resume operations from next month as the country further

The White House's official Twitter account reposted Trump's tweet that was flagged for 'glorifying violence'

After Twitter flagged a tweet from President Trump saying it was "glorifying violence," the White House tweeted it again shortly after 8 am.

Indian economy grew at just 3.1% in January-March quarter, the slowest in 11 years

Output of eight core industries, meanwhile, declined by a whopping 38.1% in April, as against 9% in March.

A young girl who watched George Floyd suffocate finds her place in the protest movement

Protesters leave signs and tributes as years of frustration at racial disparities in policing come to the surface

Kuwait police arrest 12 workers for breaking curfew

Kuwaiti has imposed a full curfew to curb COVID-19 cases

One dead, eight injured in Lagos-Ibadan expressway auto-crash

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Ogun State on Friday said that one person died while eight others sustained injuries in a multiple accident

HC declines to stay VACB probe

50 acres of farmland purchase by Jacob Thomas in Tamil Nadu

NASS may not pass Infectious Disease Bill – Ekweremadu

Raphael Ede, Enugu   Former Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu, on Friday, said the controversial Infectious Disease Bill before the National Assembly is not likely to be passed, saying the...

Scots can win new Edinburgh Gin raspberry fizz cans for their whole street

The Scottish drinks company has launched a new ready-to-drink can and want to give it away to kindhearted communities.

CS Kagwe: First Born Son's Plum Job at the African Union

CS Mutahi Kagwe's eldest son has followed in the father's footsteps as his brilliant career portray a man who has...

Evil dad sets fire to own daughter, 24, after overhearing her talk about converting from Islam to Christianity

A young woman has been recovering in a Ugandan hospital after her Muslim father allegedly burned her for converting to Christianity, it’s been reported. Rahema Kyomuhendo, 24, is said to be s…

Las Vegas gyms not rushing to reopen Friday

When gyms begin to reopen Friday, those itching to get back can expect a variety of changes, including workout reservations, closed saunas and increased cleaning efforts.

Windhoek Mayor Fransina Kahungu offers disgruntled resident food for work

-Windhoek City Mayor Fransina Kahungu visited the Hakahana informal settlement to assess the city's COVID-19 water distribution programme. This comes after resident Kenneth Mareka complained about a host of issues affecting them.

New drugs make headway against lung, prostate, colon cancers

Doctors are reporting success with newer drugs that control certain types of cancer better, reduce the risk it will come back and make treatment simpler and

Mum's 'unimaginable trauma' as she feared armed robbers would rape her in front of kids

Stacey Tomlinson says her family all sleep in the same room now out of fear after their home in Bolton, Greater Manchester, was targeted by thieves

Israel looks to export its coronavirus coping skills

Using distance diagnostics, blood analysis, mobile phone tracking and tracing, and mandatory wearing of face masks are among measures Israel does to curb the spread of the coronavirus

Uggah: Dog that bit Sarawak boy, 5, confirmed to have rabies

KUCHING, May 9 — The dog that bit a five-year-old boy from Taman Sanhill Barat, Sibu, here has tested positive for rabies, said Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (JPBN) chairman Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas. He said the Sarawak Veterinary Services Department (JPVS) had informed that the boy...

Bruce Lee's life, career explored in new trailer for 'Be Water'

May 29 (UPI) -- ESPN dives into the life and times of the late Bruce Lee in a new trailer for upcoming 30 for 30 film, Be Water.

Farmer dies in farm accident in Longford

Gardai have confirmed that a man died last night in a farming accident in Co Longford.

Bear captured after chase through residential neighbourhood in Barrie

Police urged residents in a Barrie neighbourhood to remain in their homes as they chased black bear that was roaming through backyards in the area on Friday morning.

That's how China is spamming social media globally

A New York-based intelligence firm, Graphika, has recently published a report suggesting how Beijing might be using YouTube, Facebook, and Twitter to influence public opinion across the world on the topics sensitive to the Chinese establishment.

That's how China is spamming social media globally

A New York-based intelligence firm, Graphika, has recently published a report suggesting how Beijing might be using YouTube, Facebook, and Twitter to influence public opinion across the world on the topics sensitive to the Chinese establishment.

The 41 most watched TV shows of the last year, according to Nielsen ratings

The list includes hit network dramas and sitcoms like "NCIS" and "The Conners," as well as ESPN's "The Last Dance" docuseries.

Many Eastern Cape schools not ready to reopen - national SGB association

Many of the Eastern Cape's 5 000 schools are not ready to reopen because they have not received adequate personal protective equipment, the provincial chairperson of the National Association of School Governing Bodies says.

Noted Astrologer Bejan Daruwalla Passes Away At 89; Had Predicted End Of Covid-19 By Mid-May

The 89-year-old breathed his last on Friday in Ahmedabad where is was admitted to a private hospital in Gujarat's Ahmedabad.

Government seeks new deal with private hospitals

The Cabinet has agreed the current deal with private hospitals will not be extended beyond the end of June.

Tucker Carlson: Our leadership class is fanning racial flames. They're doing nothing to calm the situation

There are 320 million of us in this country. We all have to live together. But suddenly our leaders are making that dangerously difficult.

Jarring Video Shows Grandmother Intervening After Texas Cops Pulled Guns on Man Who Allegedly Ran Stop Sign

There's controversy in Midland, Texas after police pulled guns on a man who allegedly ran a stop sign on May 16, and drove to his grandmother's home instead of stopping for cops. Tye Anders, 21, was charged with evading arrest after police said he continued to drive when they pursued him, according to Marfa Public Radio.

Record everything with the Vantrue N2 Pro dual dash cam on sale for $143

The front records in 1440p with a 170-degree angle lens, and the back records in 1080p with 140-degree field of view. Includes night vision, parking mode, and more. Has built-in mic and speaker for full audio. Resists heat and protects itself.