Archaeologists Find 1,750-Year-Old Cultivated Rice Grains in Uzbekistan

A team of archeologists from China, Uzbekistan, and Germany has found evidence that japonica-like rice was an important food in Central Asia as early as 250 CE.

The two Premier League clubs that want Higuaín

The future of Higuaín is unknown because his contract ends next year and this summer he will have to decide whether to leave or renew. Newcastle and Wolves are interested in the Argentine.

The Big Bang Theory would have continued for two more years if Jim Parsons hadn’t quit

The Big Bang Theory came to an end in May 2019 after 12 seasons, but a producer has now revealed it was meant to go on for much longer than that. If Jim Parsons — who plays Sheldon Cooper on the

Covid impact: Icra pegs GDP growth at 1.9% in Q4 and 4.3% in FY20

Earlier, the second advance estimates of the government pegged the growth at 5 per cent in 2019-20, but analysts had doubted that number

London tourists fined by police for trying to visit Llanrhaeadr Waterfall

A car from Telford was reported by police and sent back from Wales after travelling to "check out a caravan" according to police.

Hacker Selling 80,000 Users’ Data Stolen From Cryptocurrency Wallets

Details such as user names, emails, phone numbers, residential addresses were stolen from leading cryptocurrency wallets, and are now being … Hacker Selling 80,000 Users’ Data Stolen From Cryptocurrency Wallets Read More »

Funding freeze as investors give explorers cold shoulder

Hundreds of ASX companies are down to their last $1 million after the pandemic triggered a 48 per cent slump in funding for mineral and petroleum explorers.

Failed BEST bus strike disrupts MSRTC services ferrying migrants

State transport buses were called in last week to keep essential services going

COVID-19: Kuwait reports 9 more deaths, 665 new cases

New deaths take overall fatalities to 165; cases rise to 21,967

‘No-one should die alone - even during coronavirus pandemic’, says professor

Families should be allowed to visit dying loved-ones – even during the Covid-19 pandemic, according to a healthcare expert who has recently overcome her own life-threatening illness.

‘One Piece’ Chapter 981 Delayed, New Release Date Revealed

The One Piece Wano Arc continues to get intense as four members of the Worst Generation – Monkey D. Luffy and Roronoa Zoro of the Straw Hat Pirates, Eustass “Captain” Kid of the Kid ...

New therapy for triple negative breast cancer

Researchers at the Principe Felipe Research Center (CIPF), the Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV), CIBER-BBN and the Institute for Research in Biomedicine (IRB) of Barcelona have inhibited tumor growth and reduced metastasis, as well as the toxicity of the antitumor drug Navitoclax in preclinical animal models of triple negative breast cancer (TNBC).

Kotak Mahindra Bank shareholders approve plan to raise capital

Kotak Mahindra Bank on Monday said it has received shareholder approval for its capital raising plans.“We would like to inform you that the above mentioned special resolution has been passed by the me

The Number Ones: Daryl Hall & John Oates’ “I Can’t Go For That (No Can Do)”

In The Number Ones, I'm reviewing every single #1 single in the history of the Billboard Hot 100, starting with the chart's beginning, in 1958, and working my way up into the present. *** Daryl Hall & John Oates – "I Can't Go For That (No Can Do)" HIT #1: January 30, 1982 STAYED AT #1: 1 week It's late one night during the Private Eyes sessions at New York's Electric Lady studios. Just about everyone has gone home for the night. But Daryl Hall is still there, messing around with an early drum machine. He hits one of the preset buttons on the Roland CompuRhythm, a doohickey that had come out a few years earlier, and he likes the stark beat that comes out of it. Without thinking much about it, Hall starts playing a gentle, insistent bassline on his Korg keyboard. John Oates is still in the studio, so Hall yells for Oates to plug in his guitar and play a particular riff. Hall also yells for the sound engineer, the only other guy still in the studio, to hit record. After they get all that

Television Industry's Iconic Couples Assemble For The Launch Of ‘Kehne Ko Humsafar Hain 3’!

Kehne Ko Humsafar Hain is a romantic drama series that has attained colossal success with the first two seasons and the third season is all set to release on the 6th of June, 12 noon on the ALTBalaji & ZEE5 OTT platforms.

AES, LDBSVM fall under RTI ambit: HC

Settling a 14-yr-old dispute, HC rules both get enough grant from Guj govt and fall under RTI

Zoya brings out the emotional side of a wildlife conservationist working in the heart of India

It was in a trip as part of his college’s nature club in 2007 when filmmaker Sahirr Sethhi, 32, first visited Kanha and Bandhavgarh tiger reserves. “Not only did I learn more about tiger conservation, but also those who dedicate their lives to save the tiger,” he says.

COVID-19: US to provide USD 6 million to Pakistan to fight coronavirus

The embassy said that the US government has now committed a total of USD 21 million since it declared Pakistan a priority country for coronavirus response'.

Ohio State Fans Crush Michigan Writer’s Tweet About Recruiting

Ohio State football fans crushed one Michigan writer's tweet about the Wolverines' recruiting abilities as of late.

Spain reports 50 coronavirus deaths, total at 26,834

Europe News: MADRID: Spain's health ministry reported 50 new deaths from the coronavirus on Monday, marking nine straight days that the daily death toll has been b.

Suicide attempt man falls to death from tree

A 71-year-old man from Lusulu in Binga died after falling from a tree while trying to commit suicide, police have confirmed.

Failed Suicide Attempt Takes Tragic Twist As Man Falls To His Death From Tree

Failed Suicide Attempt Takes Tragic Twist As Man Falls To His Death. A 71 year old Binga man from Lusulu died after falling from a tree

Zimbabwe govt says committed to protecting human rights

GOVERNMENT is committed to its obligation to protect human rights and dignity of all citizens, irrespective of race, gender or political affiliation for this reason investigations for the alleged sexual abuse, torture and abduction of the three female MDC leaders are being conducted to ensure the perpetrators are brought to book.

How the Sunrise Foods buy spices up business for ITC

The move strengthens the tobacco major’s push towards non-cigarette FMCG business

As Formula One Strives To Save A Shard Of Its Summer, Aston Martin CEO Lawrence Stroll Hones His Racing Point Team Into A Major Challenger

F1 is looking to bounce back by July 3 with the Austrian Grand Prix, bringing some much-needed sporting relief to an asterisked summer. Aston Martin CEO Lawrence Stroll is busy turning Racing Point into the F1 team of the future. He's got a lot of work in front of him that will be fun to watch.

EU commissioner: Coronavirus immunity certificates aren’t reliable

People ‘deserve a break, a breath of fresh air, a chance to travel,’ says health commissioner.

No new coronavirus deaths announced in Liverpool hospitals

A welcome reprieve for the city, although other areas in Merseyside recorded new deaths

Microbial cyborgs: Bacteria supplying power

Electronic devices are still made of lifeless materials. One day, however, 'microbial cyborgs' might be used in fuel cells, biosensors, or bioreactors. Scientists of Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) have created the necessary prerequisite by developing a programmable, biohybrid system consisting of a nanocomposite and the Shewanella oneidensis bacterium that produces electrons. The material serves as a scaffold for the bacteria and, at the same time, conducts the microbially produced current. The findings are reported in ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces (DOI 10.1021/acsami.9b22116).

Kerala CM pitches for continuance of LDF rule on govt.’s fourth anniversary

Pinarayi Vijayan asserts that the LDF has lived up to its manifesto though unprecedented adversities had beset the State

PA Reports IDF Arrested Arab Suspects Despite Breakdown in Cooperation

The lull in arrests is likely to harm the PA before it harms Israel, seeing as so many of the arrested terror suspects belong to Hamas and are the enemies of the PLO.

Indian teacher dies of COVID-19 in Abu Dhabi

A 50-year-old Indian teacher has died of coronavirus in the UAE, according to a media report.

Coronavirus crisis: All that's bad about a 'Bad Bank'

The creation of a bad bank in its present format can only provide a temporary reprieve, by enabling transfer of a large chunk of NPAs, to make the banks' balance sheet look better

51 more police personnel test positive for COVID-19 in Maharashtra

51 more policemen tested positive for COVID-19 in Maharashtra, taking the total number of personnel affected by coronavirus in the state to 1,809 on Monday.

25 Classic TV Series Audiences Most Want to See Make a Comeback

Sorry, everyone, an ‘Office’ reboot doesn’t look likely right now—but we have good news about that ‘Friends’ reunion.

Sinn Féin massively dominant on Facebook during general election

Party had ten times more engagement on popular site than State’s other political parties

National releases new party list - Amy Adams takes third spot as 'COVID-19 recovery spokesperson'; Judith Collins stays at fourth but passes her high-profile housing portfolio to Nicola Willis; Simon Bridges says he'll run in Tauranga again

National releases new party list - Amy Adams takes third spot as 'COVID-19 recovery spokesperson'; Judith Collins stays at fourth but passes her high-profile housing portfolio to Nicola Willis; Simon Bridges says he'll run in Tauranga again

Video: One billion stars and counting—the sky according to Gaia's second data release

Launched in 2013, ESA's Gaia satellite has been scanning the sky to measure the positions, distances and motions of more than one billion stars in our galaxy, the Milky Way. The goal of the mission is ...

This Early Human 'Eden' Was So Lush, Even Migratory Animals Didn't Bother to Move

New research details the hidden ecosystem that once acted as an Eden-like sanctuary for animal life, including early humans, at the southern tip of South Africa.

France elects first transgender mayor

Marie Cau, a transgender woman, has been elected as the mayor of Tilloy-lez-Marchiennes in northeastern France -- the first in the country.

Flying the junior rugby flag high in Amanzimtoti

We have two major obstacles – sponsorship and a short time to prepare our teams.

Sindh appeals to recovered coronavirus patients for plasma donations

Over a 100 patien­ts across the countr­y are in need of plasma therap­y, says Dr Tahir Shamsi­

NBA 2K: What Happens When You Create A Maxed-Out Player And Simulate His Entire Career?

MyLeague is the best mode in NBA 2K, there I said it. Why? Because no other mode allows you to do as much from a current, past, and present perspective. One recent example of this comes from YouTuber Clique Productions.

Joseph Bouasse dead at 21: Ex-Roma academy star tragically suffers heart attack after succeeding in Italy as refugee

FORMER Roma youngster Joseph Bouasse Perfection has tragically passed away at the age of just 21 after suffering a heart attack last night. The Cameroonian represented the Serie A side’s pres…

Bachem lifts Propofol production to 24/7 as pandemic hikes demand

ZURICH (Reuters) - Switzerland’s Bachem has begun round-the-clock production of Propofol, a drug needed to sedate ventilated patients whose plight during the pandemic — prone, unconscious, hospitalised — has become emblematic of COVID-19’s hit to healthcare systems.

Makinde, others laud facility managers’ role in COVID-19 crisis

The Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has lauded facility managers for their contributions to health, safety and productivity of people during ongoing CoVID-19 crisis. Makinde noted that as with governance, people hardly commend facilities managers when things are going right, but immediately the ‘ball drops’, everyone remembers their roles. The Governor stated this during the […]

F1 News: Aston Martin set for first major change since Stroll takeover

Aston Martin looks set to make its first major management change since the arrival of investor Lawrence Stroll earlier this year, with CEO Andy Palmer tipped to be replaced

Youth offenders complying with restrictions - report

Youth offenders are complying with Covid-19 restrictions, according to a report by the University of Limerick which finds the majority of young people have been engaged in "pro-social behaviours and activities" during the pandemic.

NHL will allow players to train in small groups in Phase 2 of return to play plan

In the second phase of its reopening plan, the NHL said Monday that it will allow clubs to reopen their training facilities and permit small groups of players to train at the same time.

Leaked Senate Talking Points Say Internet Surveillance Warrants Would Force FBI To Let Terrorists Bomb Things

Requiring federal agents to have "probable cause" to eavesdrop on the internet activities of American citizens poses a direct threat to national security and would force the FBI to stand by while terrorist plots unfold on U.S. soil, according to a leaked copy of talking points distributed to Senate ...

2021 Mercedes C-Class Test Driver Salutes Our Spy Photographer

The new Mercedes C-Class has been spotted as a heavily disguised prototype. Despite the camo, we can get an idea of the new headlights and taillights.

Tortoise falls from high-rise balcony and injures seven-year-old girl

The seven-year-old's mum says she is lucky to be alive after the tortoise, weighing around a kilogram, plummeted from a high-rise block of flats as she played in the street in southern China

Survey launched over lifestyle changes amid lockdown

A survey has been launched over how people's lifestyles in the Black Country have changed over the past three months.

Eid-el-Fitr: Governors, others urge Muslims to remain virtuous

Governors across the country on Sunday felicitated with Muslims on the celebration of Eid-el-Fitr at the end of 30 days of Ramadan fasting.

2 earthquakes hit Manipur back to back, tremors felt in Assam, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland

Two earthquakes one with a magnitude of 5.5 on the Richter scale and the other with a magnitude of 2.6 occurred in Manipur on Monday evening. Tremors of the earthquakes were felt in the entire northeast region.

Impressive Rain 5G performance following network changes

Rain has made changes to its 5G network following complaints about slow speeds and intermittent connectivity issues. MyBroadband tested the network to assess the performance.

Has the pandemic drastically changed your financial situation? We want to hear from you

If your finances have taken a life-changing hit because of the pandemic, we want to hear from you.

TV highlights: A new 'make-under' dating show and Kevin McGahern paints celeb protraits

Des O'Driscoll looks at some of the top picks on the TV today.

Erosion of fiscal federalism in the times of Covid-19

As the Centre steamrolls policies on cash-strapped States, the fiscal demands the current pandemic have put extraordinary pressures on State finances

Will Social Security Beneficiaries Qualify for a Second Stimulus Check?

Social Security recipients were eligible for an Economic Impact Payment under the CARES Act -- should they expect something similar for stimulus 2.0?

Reliability of power supply questioned

The reliability of the two power lines bringing electricity to Wanaka from Cromwell is being questioned by Aurora Energy whistle-blower Richard...

GAA Top 20: Forde, Fitzhenry or Carty - who is the greatest Wexford footballer of the last 50 years?

FROM the day he made his Leinster championship debut as a sub against Longford in May 1999, it was clear there was something different about Matty Forde.

3-day-old infant from Chandigarh one of the youngest to die of coronavirus

The infant girl’s mother had not been tested for Covid-19 prior to her delivery and has now been sampled for the disease.

BC Hydro orders curtailments

At least one independent power producer in B.C. has been told by BC Hydro to stop producing power, as a result of plummeting demand during the COVID-19 pandemic.

2 New Mexico Restaurateurs Are Adding Fuel To The Fire Under GrubHub

As restaurants struggle to stay afloat during the coronavirus pandemic, the delivery app is being widely criticized for charging them outrageous fees.

Morgan Wallen Posts An Apology After Getting Arrested For Disorderly Conduct

Whiskey Glasses singer Morgan Wallen conveyed his apology yesterday on social media after he was arrested from Kid Rock’s bar in downtown Nashville.Morgan Wallen was booked on the charges of dis

Covid: Bandi Sanjay writes to CM, seeks white paper on Centre’s funds

State BJP president and Karimnagar MP Bandi Sanjay Kumar wrote a letter to Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao asking him to publish

Nissan Skyline GT-R Speed Wagon Is What Long-Roof Dreams Are Made Of

The Nissan Skyline GT-R is a rare vehicle in the United States, more so its wagon counterpart which is one of a kind.

What Neville told Fergie in Man Utd dressing room after facing Cristiano Ronaldo

'He was torturing poor John O’Shea on the left wing.'

As corona crisis eases, Israel opens for business again

Beaches, synagogues and shopping malls are now open, soon to be followed by restaurants, bars and hotels.

Two fresh COVID-19 cases reported in Puducherry, tally rises to 31

Two COVID-19 cases were reported in Puducherry on Monday, taking the number of infections in the union territory to 31. Two patients, both men, were admitted to Indira Gandhi Government Medical College Hospital this morning, Health Minister Malladi Krishna Rao told reporters here. The new cases

Hospital makes +ve patient wait 3 hours

Bharati Vidyapeeth Hospital refused to admit patient even after cops’ requests; district collector issues protocol for hospitals with no beds

31 temporarily free and 95 on-sale apps and games for Memorial Day

Welcome to Monday, everyone. Today's Memorial Day, and so there are a ton of sales available, and the vast majority are for video games. This means you

Trudeau to seek 10 days of paid sick leave for all Canadians, says talks are ongoing

Paid sick leave is key to keeping COVID-19 spread under control, prime minister says

The Chinese Navy Now Outguns The Japanese Fleet—But Don’t Panic Quite Yet

China has surpassed Japan as Asia’s leading naval power. Where's the United States?

Dominic Cummings to make rare public statement on lockdown row

Dominic Cummings, the prime minister’s chief advisor, is to make a rare public statement later today as pressure mounts on him to quit over breaking lockdown rules.

Review: ‘Betaal’ fails to bring the creeps

The new zombie horror series isn’t thrilling or scary

’60 Minutes’ Viewers Fuming After Ads Made It Seem Like Kyle Sandilands Was About To Cark It

The radio shock jock is fine, despite ads suggesting otherwise.

Nicola McLean reveals she was sexually assaulted by a masseur in her own home

She wants to let those suffering know they can escape from abuse

Dominic Cummings is 'tarnishing my name' says former Nottingham Forest man

The former City Ground man, who uses the alter-ego 'CumDog', has joked that he is ready to replace him.

Musical rhythm has very deep evolutionary roots and is present in some animals

The musical motives of a song emerge from the temporal arrangement of discrete tones. These tones normally have few durational values, and are organized in structured groups to create metrical patterns.

14 days Quarantine Compulsory for Citizens Coming from Abroad -

The UP government has issued a new guideline for travelers coming from abroad during the Corona period. According to this,

Call of Duty: WWII free on PlayStation Plus starting May 26

Full June PS Plus lineup still to be revealed

The Office Actor John Krasinski Fans Are Upset With Him, Here’s What Happened

When the lockdown started, The Office actor John Krasinski started his Youtube show, Some Good News or SGN. The actor intended to share good news from all over the world with people as everyone is d

The Nigerian fraudsters ripping off the unemployment system

"Scattered Canary" group is scamming vital benefits programs amid the pandemic.

Covid-19: FSSAI extends deadline for compliance norms for traditional sweets

In a relief for traditional sweet makers, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has decided to extend the deadline for enforcement of certain mandatory compliance norms for non-pack

Energy-recovery linear accelerator proposed for next-generation physics research

As physicists developed plans for building an electron-ion collider (EIC)—a next-generation nuclear physics facility to be built at the U.S. Department of Energy's Brookhaven National Laboratory for ...

Dutch PM's mother dies at age 96

Prime Minister Mark Rutte's mother Mieke Rutte-Dilling passed away on Wednesday, May 13, the Prime Minister confirmed on Monday. She was 96 years old. "In addition to the great sorrow and all the

Star Citizen is free to download and play for the next week

Star Citizen developer Cloud Imperium Games is hosting a Free Fly event to celebrate the fictional in-game Invictus Launch Week.

African court suspends cases until August

 The African Court on Human and Peo-ple’s Rights (AfCHPR) has suspended hearing of some cases until August due to the impact of the global Covid-19 pandemic.

Here's why BJP MP Parvesh Verma wants Rahul Gandhi quarantined until the coronavirus pandemic ends

Ryan Reynolds, Meryl Streep, Cate Blanchett And More Celebs Join Taika Waititi In Reading ‘James And The Giant Peach’

Taika Waititi is bringing his celebrity friends together in support of coronavirus relief efforts. Beginning on Monday, the "JoJo Rabbit" filmmaker and the Roald Dahl Story Company will be hosting a digital star-studded reading of James and The Giant Peach, a classic Dahl children's novel. Proceeds will go towards Partners in Health COVID-19 relief efforts.…

NGSA, MCO, others demand release of 17 illegal Chinese miners by Osun Govt for prosecution

NGSA, Mining Cadastre Office, MCO, and other mining professionals, Sunday, demanded the release of 17 illegal Chinese miners by Osun govt.

BMW F 900 R & BMW F 900 XR Official TVC Out

Launched last week, the BMW F 900 and BMW F 900 XR are available in India for Rs 9.90 lakh and Rs 10.50 lakh, respectively

COVID-19 cases in Assam cross 400-mark

The number of coronavirus cases in Assam rose to 427 on Monday after 35 more people tested positive for the disease, state Health and Family Welfare Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said.

T.N. asked to decide on IoE status to Anna University by May 31

HRD Ministry willing to grant time if the State govt. responds, says official

Casement Park: No agreement on £33m funding gap says Stormont

STORMONT has still not agreed how to plug a £33 million funding gap plaguing the Casement Park stadium project.

EXPLAINER | Lockdown Level 3: What you will be allowed to do and what you won't

You may soon exercise outside whenever you want, buy liquor and fly domestically for business reasons.

Arjun Kapoor hilariously teases Katrina Kaif as mango season arrives; the latter's reply is unmissable

Arjun Kapoor took to his Instagram early in the day to share a picture of mango and tease his close friend Katrina Kaif on the arrival of the mango se

Dearly departed: 9 big sedans that simply couldn't survive South Africa

After a mere two years, the Volkswagen Arteon has been discontinued in South Africa. We look at other big sedans that failed to survive here...

Masoom NGO steps in to facilitate virtual classes for night school students

Dollar General: Hoping That Nothing Has Changed

Dollar General is about to report earnings for the second time since the COVID-19 crisis hit the United States. The retailer should benefit from both the stockp

Mercedes-AMG boss to head up Aston Martin as Palmer is axed – report

A fresh report out of Europe claims Aston Martin CEO Andy Palmer will be replaced by Mercedes-AMG boss Tobias Moers in a management shake-up.

COVID-19: New cases jump to 172 today, 92% are non-Malaysians

The number of new COVID-19 cases have jumped to 172 new cases today, which is the first time Malaysia records more than 100 new cases since the CMCO took effect on 4th May. This brings the total number of infections to 7,417.

Book versus movie: Rajendra Yadav’s prose comes alive in Basu Chatterjee’s ‘Sara Akash’

The 1969 movie was drawn from the Nayi Kahani writer’s pathbreaking novella.

Assam: Foreigners’ Tribunal member discharged over controversial letter on Tablighi Jamaat

The Indian Express had in April reported about the letter -- dated April 7 and signed by Gupta -- addressed to state Health and Finance Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. Gupta had said that he had withdrawn the letter and that it was never actually sent to the government.

Toyota prepping for gradual re-start in Mexico: spokesman

Toyota prepping for gradual re-start in Mexico: spokesman

Frogfoot fibre price increases coming soon

Frogfoot has informed Internet service providers that it will implement a price increase to its wholesale fibre-to-the-home (FTTH) services from 1 July 2020.

Rassie donates 'lucky white shirt' to raise funds for coronavirus

Rassie Erasmus has joined in on SA Rugby's 32-12 campaign to help raise funds to feed those in need during and after the Covid-19 pandemic.

TSMC could adjust orders from Qualcomm, NVIDIA and more to ramp up production of Huawei chips

The world’s largest contract chipmaker, TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company), maybe planning on coordinating with various companies like NVIDIA, AMD, Qualcomm and more to shift its production focus towards Huawei chips. This move arrives after the Chinese company lost its chip supply from TSMC, due to new sanctions being enforced by the US Government. However, …

Connecting coastal processes with global systems

We live, work, and play at the coast.

HistoIndex's AI-based Digital Pathology Platform: A Validated Quantification Tool Recommended in the Guidelines for the Prevention and Treatment of Chronic Hepatitis B in China

SINGAPORE, May 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Singapore medtech company HistoIndex's AI-based stain-free digital pathology platform has long been establ...

Paper cone, tube manufacturers in dire straits

The paper cone and tube manufacturing sector has been in trouble since the end of 2019.KS Balamurugan, Managing Director, KU Sodalamuthu and Co Pvt Ltd, attributes this to economic slowdown and fallin

Tanzania finally allows export of mineral concentrates

The government has issued an export permit for all the 277 containers full of gold and copper concentrates which had been held in Dar es Salaam since 2017.

46 die, 387 injured in accidents on Abeokuta-Lagos expressway in six years-FRSC

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) said on Monday that 46 persons died in road accidents at the Old Toll-Gate corridor on the...

Land Rover Discovery Facelift Spied For The First Time

The refreshed Discovery is set to become the first in the model’s history to gain a plug-in powertrain and this could be a prototype for that car.

40 Percent of Factories Halt Operations as Business Declines

The Chamber of Mines and Commerce said on Sunday that 40 percent of factories across the country have halted their activities due to a lack of raw material and lack of mark

40 Percent of Factories Halt Operations as Business Declines

The Chamber of Mines and Commerce said on Sunday that 40 percent of factories across the country have halted their activities due to a lack of raw material and lack of mark

Coronavirus crisis provides fertile ground for online fraudsters

Surge in number of scammers exploiting global scramble for protection equipment

Perform Or Perish: Now, Railway Contractors’ Efficiency To Be Appraised By Project Engineers, To Boost Quality, Safety

However, performance appraisal report of all zonal contractors irrespective of value shall be filled in. 

Hospitals demand COVID-19 records

PATIENTS seeking admission to public and private hospitals are now required to produce coronavirus test results before being taken in under a new policy likely ...

Therapists on call for mental issues

With the pandemic wreaking havoc on the mental health of people not used to staying indoors for such a long period of time, Rachakonda police have come up with a unique counselors team.

International students at UCD calling for compensation

A UCD student from India has begun a petition calling on the college to compensate international students who paid substantial fees to study at UCD only for their year of study to be disrupted by Covid-19.

COVID-19 forcing investment in health sector, says NCDC

The COVID-19 pandemic is forcing governors and political leaders to invest in public health facilities across the country, Nigeria Centre for ...

ARA: ‘Retailers Need More Flexible Trading Hours’

The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) is calling for greater flexibility when it comes to trading hours and penalty rates, in order to support the retail sector as it begins to recover from the COVID-19 lockdowns.

James Graham on This House: 'I'm writing a sort-of sequel – with an unlikely hero'

As his parliamentary epic is streamed for National Theatre at Home, the playwright discusses politics of the past and present – and the future of theatre

Refunds likely to bury retail boost from pent-up demand

For shell-shocked consumers, mass job losses and emptier social calendars mean cash will prove more alluring than unused purchases.

FTB: My Leafs Season Rankings

Responding to a fanpost grading the top Leafs of the 2019-20 season.

Sanwo-Olu to inaugurate projects to mark one year in office

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, is to inaugurate housing, education and road projects as part of activities to mark one year on office.

Sanwo-Olu to virtually inaugurate projects to mark one year in office

Lagos State Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu is to inaugurate housing, education, and road projects as part of activities to mark one year in office.

Lockdown: Nightclubs shut, operators dragged to court in Abuja

This was revealed by the Chairman of the enforcement team, Ikharo Attah, on Sunday when he spoke with newsmen

Govt withdraws ban mobiles in isolation wards

After facing criticism for the order banning use of mobile phone by COVID-19 patients inside isolation wards, the Uttar Pradesh government withdrew its order saying that patients can keep mobile phone but they would have to disinfect it regularly. “The mobile phone and its charger will be

Lossless conduction at the edges

Atomically thin layers of the semimetal tungsten ditelluride conduct electricity losslessly along narrow, one-dimensional channels at the crystal edges. The material is therefore a second-order topological insulator. By obtaining experimental proof of this behavior, physicists from the University of Basel have expanded the pool of candidate materials for topological superconductivity. The findings have been published in the journal Nano Letters.

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Need to know: Monday

The coronavirus pandemic is dominating global markets, business and politics. Here's our daily take on the most important stories, and some things to watch out for.

Dashed Hopes: How Nigerian Research Agencies Spent N500m On Clinical Trials Of Local Drugs With No Commercial Output

The Civic Media Lab found that Nigerian government budgeted for a total of eight human-related clinical trials of locally produced drugs between 2015 and 2019 with no evidence of commercial output.

Suncor - Immediate Action Will Mean Stronger Returns

Suncor Energy is an incredibly well positioned Canadian oil major. The company's FFO / share is better than most oil majors. The company's financial health is q

Count Your Steps With These Smart Tally Counters

Step up your cardio game!

Coronavirus Australia latest: at a glance

A summary of the major developments in the coronavirus outbreak across Australia

No way to control crowding at parties in Lake of Ozarks: mayor

Mobs of partiers who flocked to poolside bars at the Lake of the Ozarks in Missouri over Memorial Day weekend can’t be controlled — despite social distancing guidelines, a local mayor

Whistleblower behind Gujarat HC order: ‘No PPE kit, mask, gloves… can be in big trouble’

On Sunday, Health Minister Nitin Patel said the state government has “reviewed the High Court order and its observations” and “held a meeting to discuss and give a reply... next week.”

Microsoft is investigating various problems caused by the KB4556799 update for Windows 10

Earlier this month Microsoft released KB4556799, an update for Windows 10 that brought important changes to the operating system. But, as has become increasingly common of late, the update has also caused a range of problems for users, including breaking internet connections.

Will fight for Telangana’s rightful funds, projects: MP Nama Nageswar

TRS Floor leader in LS, Nageswar Rao said he, in coordination with the party MPs, had made all the efforts to protect the interests of Telangana.

89 persons including 45 returnees from Gulf countries test positive for COVID-19 in Andhra

So far, 62 foreign returnees have tested positive upon returning to the State as part of Vande Bharat Mission.

Tovino Thomas hits out at ‘religious fanatics’ for destroying the church set of his film ‘Minnal Murali’

The members of Antharashtra Hindu Parishad (AHP) and Bajrang Dal claimed responsibility for the vandalism, with Kerala CM promising that action will be taken against them

Cuban hitting machine humming along in KBO

There are few things as consistent in South Korean baseball in 2020 as this: Jose Miguel Fernandez getting a base hit, or two, for the Doosan Bears. As we move slowly out of the "small sample size" territory, Fernandez, the Cuban hitting machine, is batting a robust .500 (36-for-72) after 17 games in this Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) season. He had 13 hits in 24 at-bats last week, which included his ...

Deliberations on to resolve LAC tensions

Indian, Chinese troops dig in with reinforcements.

Rumored clockspeeds leak for 4.8 GHz AMD Ryzen 9 3900XT, 4.7 GHz Ryzen 7 3700XT and Ryzen 5 3600XT: Upclocked Matisse refresh takes on Comet Lake S i7-10700K and i9-10900K

A user on the Chiphell forums posted what appear to be base and boost clocks for the purported Ryzen 9 3900XT, Ryzen 7 3800XT, and Ryzen 5 3600XT. The CPU, which clock up to 4.8 GHz seem to be a short-term counter to Comet Lake S while AMD preps Ryzen 4000.

Electric Cars For Beginners: 5 Silly Reasons To Buy A Tesla Model 3, Chevy Bolt Or Any Electric Vehicle

Consider this: an electric car is practically maintenance free.

Raw: May 25, 2020

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Freddie Woodman reveals the best stadium he has played at and Newcastle United fans will love it

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PUBG Mobile Lite: Best sensitivity settings for new players

PUBG Mobile Lite is the toned-down version of popular battle royale game, PUBG Mobile.

UAVenture Capital spins off FreeFall Aerospace to form FreeFall 5G

UAVenture Capital (UAVC), the Tucson-based firm that invests exclusively in University of Arizona science and technology, and DVI Equity Partners, the technology investment arm of Tucson's Diamond Ventures, has announced that two of their portfolio companies, FreeFall Aerospace and ED2, have come together to create a new company called FreeFall 5G to capitalize on the explosive growth of the 5G market.

Ohio virus death toll nears 2000, university students warned

The number of confirmed and probable deaths associated with the coronavirus in Ohio is nearing 2,000 total.

iSignthis to End Contract with Visa, Criticises Proposed Rule Changes

iSignthis (ASX: ISX) said that it will be ending its contractual relationship with Visa as a principal member in approximately 90 days.

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Police arrest man after 'shirtless' motorbike rider leaves boy, 9, seriously injured in hit-and-run crash at playing fields

Police rushed to Rosmead Park in Hull after the nine-year-old boy - who has been left with serious and life-changing injuries - was hit by a motorbike around 12pm on Monday.

Nissan has not confirmed if plans to close Spanish plant: industry secretary

Nissan has not confirmed if plans to close Spanish plant: industry secretary

Coronavirus: Experts warn of bioterrorism after pandemic

The Council of Europe has warned of a potential increase in the use of biological weapons, like viruses or bacterias, in a post-coronavirus world. Terrorists would not forget "lessons learned" during the pandemic.

'Our clubs may not survive' Calls for support fund to protect Irish sports organisations during pandemic

CONCERNS for the future of sporting organisations across Ireland have led to the call for a support fund to be established to see them through the coronavirus pandemic. The Federation of Irish Sport has called on the Government to create a Resilience Fund and set up a task force to ensure “the survival and reignition of sport organisations nationwide”. The Federation, whose members include the 81 National Governing Bodies and 29 Local Sports Partnerships that organise sport and physical activity in Ireland, issued a statement on behalf of those members this week - claiming the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic have been devastating for them. “There has been no organised sport in Ireland for 10 weeks,” they said. “The stark reality is that the knock-on effects of Covid-19 financially for all sports organisations in the country are devastating.” Advertisement They explained: “Within the last week, we have seen a number of our major team sports talk publicly of losses up to 70 per cent of their turnover. “Unfortunately…

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Why are we still failing to stop deforestation?

While national and international efforts to reverse the trend of deforestation have multiplied in recent years, there is still no clear evidence to suggest that these initiatives are actually working. A new paper published in One Earth, calls for a radically different approach that focuses on our understanding of how individuals make their choices about forests and livelihoods.

Cambridge Investment Research Advisors Inc. Sells 20,113 Shares of Novo Nordisk A/S (NYSE:NVO)

Cambridge Investment Research Advisors Inc. cut its stake in Novo Nordisk A/S (NYSE:NVO) by 33.3% during the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 40,315 shares of the company’s stock after selling 20,113 shares during the period. Cambridge Investment Research […]

Novo Nordisk A/S (NYSE:NVO) Position Cut by First Allied Advisory Services Inc.

First Allied Advisory Services Inc. trimmed its stake in Novo Nordisk A/S (NYSE:NVO) by 13.1% during the first quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The fund owned 6,233 shares of the company’s stock after selling 936 shares during the quarter. First Allied Advisory Services Inc.’s holdings in Novo Nordisk A/S were […]

Govt Speaks on Covid-19 Vaccine Trials on 400 Medics

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Paatal Lok: BJP MLA Files Complaint Against Anushka Sharma For Using His Picture Without Consent

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COVID 19: Portugal Update, 25 May

Portugal registered today a total 1,330 deaths related to covid-19, 14 more than on Sunday, and 30,788 infected, 165 more, according to the epidemiological bulletin released by the Directorate-General for Health.

Crypto Community Trolls Ethereum For Not Getting Its Own Emoji

The crypto community on Twitter has united once again in an epic troll, this time aimed at Ethereum. What began as a simple question as to why the second-larges

Tragedy house left gutted

A house that was heavily damaged by a 2016 fire that killed a woman and left her six children homeless needs to be fixed up or the city of Port Moody could have it torn down.

India has surplus capacity, may allow export of masks in a week: Sources

Exports of personal protective equipment (coveralls) may be considered next as far as export curbs go

Entire police unit disbanded in Kyiv region after two cops arrested on rape, assault charges

The victim, a 26-year-old female, was allegedly attacked at the station after being detained.

Tampa Bay area agencies forced to reevaluate hurricane season plans due to COVID-19

Hurricane preparations are being be reevaluated almost daily as new information comes out with COVID-19.

Lockdown Extensions Economically Disastrous, Create Another Medical Crisis: Anand Mahindra

Choices are not easy for policymakers, Anand Mahindra says, but a lockdown extension will not help.

Social distancing will add another somber note to Memorial Day observances

In a typical year, Memorial Day is marked in Easton with fanfare: school bands, American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars groups and others march while crowds line the streets waving flags.

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Memorial Day: Stay-home orders present challenges for veterans

SAN DIEGO - Stay-at-home orders enacted nationwide in March were seen as necessary, if unprecedented, as the spread of the novel coronavirus threatened to overwhelm hospitals. However, the wide societal shutdown also disrupted the support systems and coping routines of many veterans living with physical and mental health challenges, according to experts and veterans organizations. Stress and isolation are major issues - for some, those conditions can lead to thoughts of suicide. Dr. Neal Doran, who manages the suicide prevention team for the San Diego Veterans Affairs Healthcare System, said stress within the home and the loss of a work routine can be challenging for people living with mental health issues, including post-traumatic stress disorder. "One big piece of it is not being able to get away from any disagreement (in the home)," he said. "There's no opportunity to step away and go do something else. Everybody's routine is disrupted." Shari Houser, director of the San Diego Steven A. Cohen Military Family…

Best PlayStation Now games: the top PS Now games to stream or download today

These are the best games available on PlayStation Now, right now.

Salons in PCMC to reopen with rigid mandates in place

Few of the measures are too extreme, say barbers’ associations

AIIMS Sanitation Supervisor Died due to Coronavirus, Posted in OPD -

A sanitation supervisor of All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) died due to corona virus, he was 58 years

‘Biggest fraud in football’ Many LFC fans hit out at Mendy for tweet apparently mocking Sadio Mane

Benjamin Mendy plays more games on Twitter than he does on a football field. The Manchester City left-back, who happily collects trophies despite having no part in earning them, has made a rather u…

Japan to expand entry ban to visitors from India and 10 other nations

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said Japan will maintain the current set of border control measures until the end of June.

Target To Close, Rebrand At Least 122 Stores In Australia

The Target retail brand is set to almost vanish in Australia, with parent company Wesfarmers announcing that up to 167 Target stores would either be re-branded to Kmart or closed down entirely....

Lawyer faults Reps’ moves to strip Police Service Commission of powers

Mom said the Police Service Commission is a creation of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and that its powers, mandate and what it can do or cannot do can only be carried out by constitutional amendment.

Here’s How Much Money Private Investigators Make In Every State

Find out where private investigators earn the most money in the United States, and where they earn the least.

10 lessons from the COVID-19 frontline for a more gender-equal world

Women play an outsize role responding to crises, including as frontline healthcare and social workers, caregivers at home, and as mobilisers in their communities.

2020 Hyundai Verna Launched In India With 3 Engine Options

2020 Hyundai Verna is retailed with 1.5-litre petrol and 1.5-litre diesel as the new Creta along with a 1.0-litre turbo petrol engine

Dunedin no longer to be port of call for ship

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Dunedin no longer to be port of call for ship

A shipping company carrying about 15% of the container volume through Port Otago has decided to stop coming to Port Chalmers. The ship Xin Zhang...

Challengers beat incumbents on account opening experience

Many of the UK's leading high street banks have fallen behind their upstart digital rivals when it comes to making it easy and fast to open an account, suggests a review of 12 players' user experience.

US amb. visits site near inter-Korean border to honor fallen American soldiers in Korean War

US Ambassador Harry Harris has visited a memorial site near the inter-Korean border to honor American soldiers killed in the 1950-53 Korean War as he marked Memorial Day in the United States. Harris on Monday tweeted pictures of himself and flowers he laid at the Monument Dedicated to US Forces in the Korea War during a visit to Imjingak Pavillion in Paju near the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) separating the two Koreas. ...

BNN REPORTS | USA continues observing Latvia’s treatment of sanctioned and suspended Ventspils mayor

US Department of the Treasury press-representative Zach Isakowitz told BNN in regards to the sanctions imposed by the US against suspended Ventspils mayor Aivars Lembergs: «We continue to monitor and assess the impact of our sanctions against corrupt actors, and seek opportunities to build on and enhance the effectiveness of our actions to bring about a change in behaviour.».

Lies and disinformation cover up environmental assault on the Baltic Sea

Pollution linked to animal farming in northwestern Russia contaminates rivers and kills large areas of seabed

Cash for new homes the key to saving jobs, says industry

On the HIA's analysis, the equivalent of as many as 100,000 jobs are already at risk in the property sector.

GUJCET 2020 admit card to be released 10 days before exam at gseb.org

The GUJCET exam is set to be conducted on July 31 and the admit card is expected to be released on July 21.

Board diversity may be a COVID casualty

Boards must refrain from using the coronavirus crisis as an excuse to revert to old habits when it comes appointing directors, the Australian Institute of Company Directors said.

Alpaca-rearing business granted green light for permanent workers’ house

A mobile home in the Green Belt can now be replaced by a permanent house so that a rural worker can stay on site to supervise an alpaca herd.

Classic Emmerdale: What's coming up in this week's episodes?

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Troops’ standoff persists in Ladakh

NEW DELHI: Indian and Chinese troops appeared heading for a long haul as their tense standoff in the disputed areas of Pangong Tso and Galwan Valley along the Line of Actual Control in eastern Ladakh showed no signs of abating even as efforts to de-escalate the tension through talks continued. In the midst of the […]

Health experts explain how to avoid fresh wave of coronavirus

Health ministry Permanent Secretary, Dr Diana Atwine, says the easing of restrictions is a welcome move for them as health professionals but urges Ugandans not to...

Covid-19: Malaysian Medical Association calls for extra preventive measures, testing of foreign workers

KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 — Extra preventive measures should be taken to stop the spread of Covid-19 among the workforce, especially foreign workers, said the Malaysian Medical Association (MMA). Its president Dr N Ganabaskaran said more emphasis should be given to safe physical distancing, the...

Birling Gap: Warning after visitors pictured walking near cliff edges

Photographs show people standing on the edge of chalk cliffs that are prone to collapse.

ABS-CBN to get due process

THE leadership of Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano on Monday assured fairness and due process as the House committees on legislative franchises and on good government and public accountability will hold a joint hearing this Tuesday afternoon on the franchise application of ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corporation.

Midstream Refreshed After Pause

After pausing last week, the bounce back for midstream resumed in a big way this week. MLPs and the AMUS put up their biggest week of the year on the back of an

‘Never waste a crisis’: inside Saudi Arabia’s shopping spree

The $325bn Public Investment Fund has spent billions on overseas deals this year even as the kingdom’s economy struggles

Parrot who 'heard victim's last words' to give evidence at trial of men who 'raped and beat woman to death'

Miguel Saturnino Rolon, 51, and Jorge Raul Alvarez, 62, will go on trial in Argentina this year accused of the murder of 46-year-old Elizabeth Toledo - facing evidence given by her parrot.

Outlander Kitchen cookbook with recipes inspired by hit the show is on its way

With 100 new easy-to-prepare recipes, the book features recipes inspired by the New World in the show with dishes such as Mrs. Figg's Flapjacks, Claire's Beans and Sass and John Grey's Yorkshire Pudding.

Cadbury Dairy Milk launches limited-edition ‘Thank You’ bar replacing logo

Chocolate brand Mondelez India, in partnership with advertising major Ogilvy India, has introduced a limited-edition Cadbury Dairy Milk 'Thank You' bar by giving up the Cadbury Dairy Milk logo

Buhari, family members observe Eid prayer inside Aso Villa

President Muhammadu Buhari and members of his family yesterday observed the Eid-El-Fitr prayer at the presidential quarters in line with the protocol

Courthouse stirs back to life

The Penticton courthouse partially opened its doors Monday for the first time in months.

DH Toon | Indian Olympic Association on maintaining 'hardship stimulus'

The gutsy girl from Bihar, Jyoti Kumari, who brought her ailing father from Gurugram to Darbhanga, pedalling over 1200 kms, is likely to get the tag of health ambassador. An indication in this regard

Playing cat and mouse with Covid-19

Government setting up mobile laboratory in Namanga for truck drivers.

Edinburgh man who brutally murdered neighbour in crazed knife attack dies in Shotts Prison

AN EDINBURGH man who brutally murdered his neighbour in a crazed knife attack has died behind bars. Rene Howieson, 39, stabbed neighbour Colin Skilbeck, 41, just weeks after getting married in 2017…

Addiction centre concern at drop in people seeking help in lockdown

ONE of Northern Ireland’s main addiction treatment centres has voiced concerns at a massive drop-off in the numbers of people seeking help - despite a huge rise in alcohol sales.

Digitex Futures Adds Chainlink Integration For Unrivaled Price Data Accuracy

Digitex Futures has revealed a new partnership with Chainlink to provide the most consistent and accurate price data without fluctuation.

The anti-establishment figure putting Boris Johnson at risk

Dominic Cummings is a divisive figure whose defiant nature may yet prove to be his downfall.

‘Volcanic’ agent initiates contact with Newcastle United – Trying to build summer transfer

The European sport media have for years been aghast when a footballer’s mother is involved in her son’s career, or even dares to speak about it. Fathers acting as agents and continually talking to the media is seen as natural, and happens on an almost daily basis, yet when it’s a mother all sense goes

HHS's Azar: 'Very Credible Objective' to Have Coronavirus Vaccine by End of 2020

During an appearance on Fox News Channel's "Sunday Morning Futures," Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar weighed in on the possibility of a COVID-19 vaccine by the end of 2020 after the CEO of pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca voiced his confidence the company could deliver 100 million doses of coronavirus vac | Clips

Artificial intelligence for optimized mobile communication

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Taipei Film Festival to kick off in June as coronavirus threat eases

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Lockdown extensions economically disastrous, create another medical crisis: Anand Mahindra

News News: NEW DELHI: Mahindra Group Chairman Anand Mahindra on Monday said lockdown extensions are not just economically disastrous but also create another medi.

Dutch gov't: second case of mink transmitting coronavirus to human

AMSTERDAM, May 25 (Reuters) - The Dutch agriculture ministry on Monday said it had found what it believes to be a second case of a human becoming infected with the new coronavirus after coming in contact with a mink that had the virus.In a letter to parliament, minister Carola Schouten repeated that the country's National Institute for Health believes the risk of animal-to-human transmission of the virus outside the farms on which they are kept is "negligible."

Dutch government finds second mink-to-human coronavirus transmission

The Dutch agriculture ministry on Monday said it had found what it believes to be a second case of a human becoming infected with the new coronavirus after coming in contact with a mink that had the

Brit trophy hunters making thousands offering blood-thirsty tours to kill elephants, lions and rhinos

THE British businessmen helping to organise bloodthirsty trophy hunts in South Africa have been unmasked in a new book. Trophy Hunters Exposed, Inside the Big Game Industry describes how the men ar…

Hyderabad: Man jumps to death from apartment in Kukatpally

Hyderabad: A 55-year-old man allegedly jumped off the second floor of his apartment building at KPHB on Monday. He was identified as Mr. Raju.

Govt directs liquor shops to ensure sale of alcohol through proper scanning

After excise department observed liquor being sold at vends was not being properly scanned, the Delhi Government directed State-run liquor shops in the national Capital to ensure 100 per cent sale of alcohol through proper scanning. The excise department issued the directive after observing that

Amid Rashami Desai's Exit From Naagin 4, Ekta Kapoor Replies To Fans Wanting To See The Bigg Boss 13 Contestant In A Big Project

Rashami Desai's fans wanted to know when they would see her in the next big project. Rashami directed the question to Ekta Kapoor, who has now answered the question. It's sure to make your day!

HDFC Q4 standalone PBT down 27% to Rs 2,692 cr, revenue up marginally

The company said revenue was at Rs 11,975.72 crore, from Rs 11,580.05 a year ago.

Concerns raised about lack of All-Ireland approach to Covid-19

A COUNCILLOR diagnosed with Covid-19 has voiced concern about the difference in approach to the crisis on both sides of the border.

Year of Tragedy: Locust Invasion Now Wreaking Havoc in Central India - Video

New Delhi (Sputnik): Locusts from Iran and Pakistan have swarmed India and already caused havoc in Rajasthan. The invasion has now moved on to central India and the...

COVID-19: Edo tests 1,367 residents in 542 communities

WITH the rise in number of confirmed cases of coronavirus in Edo State, the state government has revved up Active Case Search activities

Medical aid costs shrink but Covid-19 costs are still unknown

Fewer elective surgeries and doctors’ visits save millions, but hospitalisation of Covid patients will negate these savings.

Protect bankers’ interest for free flow of credit to small firms: Seshagiri Rao

Banks and their employees are reluctant to extend loans to India Inc unless and until they are given adequate protection from penal action if the loan turns bad at a later stage.Most of the sections o

GAA Top 20: Cluxton, Mullins or McCarthy - who is the greatest Dublin footballer of the last 50 years?

START with the Dublin squad of 1974-79. Three All-Ireland titles, six successive appearances in All-Ireland finals; six successive Leinster titles.

Jharkhand's daily-wage labourers left out of PDS safety net fear starvation as employment dries up during COVID-19 lockdown

The white ration card has become a bane for many daily-wage workers in many districts of Jharkhand, especially Palamu, Simdega, West Singhbhum, and Bokar. More so, since the nationwide lockdown over the coronavirus pandemic has left them without any income for more than two months.

Pearl Academy transitioned from physical classes to online in just 4 days | Interview

While different webinars focus on different areas, at the root lies design thinking—apart from domain skills, the future skills needed are the ability to be creative, collaborative, being able to solve problems and so on. That is something what design thinking can enable.

Coronavirus in Mumbai: Number of BEST cases double in 10 days, total reaches 208 on Monday

COVID-19 survivor from Kerala falls to death from seventh floor in Dubai

Uncle says vulnerable Indian man had been waiting to be repatriated

ACTU lays out demands for Virgin bidders

With binding bids for Virgin due to administrator Deloitte on June 12, ACTU president Michele O'Neil says the union bloc will not budge on worker entitlements.

AOC: Trump Making Illegals ‘Afraid to Go to Doctor’

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) argued this week that President Donald Trump is targeting illegal immigrants during the coronavirus pandemic and making them afraid to go to the doctor if they have SARS-CoV-2 symptoms. |

The Startup Trying To Take A Bite Out Of Fake News, Civics Illiteracy

These two founders have launched a company to help young readers develop good news habits, and help news companies reach them.

Crown Prince: Tough times will pass

Crown Prince: Tough times will pass

Frida Escobedo, Junya Ishigami, Eva Jiřičná and Tom Dixon feature at VDF this week

Week seven of VDF features a Tom Dixon collaboration, talks with Frida Escobedo and Junya Ishigami, and a film with Eva Jiřičná about Zaha Hadid.

Afreeca TV star ChulGu makes triumphant return

Broadcasting jockey ChulGu’s return to Afreeca TV on Sunday night was watched by nearly 330,000 fans who had eagerly awaited his comeback following his discharge from military service on May 15. “Hello everyone, it’s been a very long time,” said ChulGu as he started streaming. “I’ve come back for the first time in a year and seven months,” he continued as he expressed being ...

Centre’s Covid response ticks all boxes

The stimulus package addresses demand and supply issues, while boosting production to help India be part of global supply chains

Wine Woes: Sonu Sood’s Response To A Man Who Asked To Be Migrated To The 'Theka' Is HILARIOUS AF

LOL! A fan asks Sonu Sood for help saying that he’s stuck at home and wants to reach a liquor store; actor’s response to him will leave you in splits

New rules of personal finance: How COVID has changed income, spending, saving, investing

In the new world, across segments, income has vanished, reduced or has settled at a new low. The risk to income means families have learned to cut back on spending. Saving and investing are in the background as activities that represent a forgotten luxury.

Will not operate under current restrictions, say Vikram and city bus operators

As a part of the relaxations granted in the third phase of the lockdown, Uttarakhand Government recently allowed the operation of public transport vehicles in the State with certain restrictions. Currently, the operators of such vehicles are allowed to carry a limited number of passengers.

Dr Reddy’s Rating: Neutral — A strong performance in the quarter

FY21/22e EPS up 2/5%; TP raised to Rs 3,775 from Rs 3,490; ‘Neutral’ retained as valuations capture positives

Bengaluru: BMTC introduces flat-fare system, bus fares to start from Rs 5 now

BMTC has been facing flak right from the first day of operations post-lockdown for its new contactless ticketing system. Commuters and citizen activists had pointed out that the daily passes worth Rs 70 were not feasible for those travelling short distances.

Family Man, the Breaking Bad-like blocky RPG, is out now

An RPG about money and moral choices.

UoN to get lion’s share of Sh6.6bn salary raise

Parliament approved the payment in a supplementary budget last month.

NZ's Jacinda Ardern Turns Heads as She Doesn’t Bat an Eye When Caught by Earthquake During Interview

In a video from this past weekend, New Zealand’s PM is seen talking to an AM Show host, when furniture and decor items just behind her back began to visibly shake for...

News Briefs

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Sadtu in Limpopo says schools not yet ready to reopen for teachers, pupils

The union raised a number of concerns including that there were inadequate guidelines on who would be managing the process of conducting screenings for pupils once they returned to class.

NDC drags AG, EC to Supreme Court over new voters register

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has dragged the Electoral Commission (EC) to the Supreme Court over the compilation of a new voters register.

Inattentive truck driver Darren Sansom jailed after killing 'superhero' father in Federal Highway crash

Darren Sansom was behind the wheel of a truck when it veered into the breakdown lane on the Federal Highway near Sutton, hitting and killing cyclist Major Aaron Couchman.

ITC to acquire spices maker Sunrise Foods

The company on May 23 entered into a Share Purchase Agreement to acquire 100% of the equity share capital of Sunrise Foods Private Limited.

Meet Cyrus, who wants to own Virgin through the virus and beyond

Every good auction needs a smokie.

Delhi adds 117 private clinics to Covid list

Delhi reported 508 fresh cases on Sunday, taking the total to 13,418. Of the 1,886 patients currently in hospital, 1,379 are undergoing treatment in six government facilities. Ten private facilities have also been roped in.

International Hellenic Association: When Greek television plays Turkish series, we change the channel!

Propaganda: All pan-Turks (Islamists and the 'opposition'), with the sole exception of the People's Democratic Party (HDP), say that Greece allegedly occupy

Karen Matthews shelves summer wedding to paedo handyman lover due to coronavirus but plans ‘BIGGER do’ next year

KAREN Matthews has shelved her summer wedding plans to her handyman lover due to coronavirus – but is planning an even “bigger do” next year, it was claimed today. She had hoped t…

Police look for clues as man found shot dead in vacant house

Police in a Mississippi city are investigating after they found a dead man inside an abandoned house.

How Yogi Adityanath’s Migrant Commission will turn saviour for workers in Uttar Pradesh – 5 points

Uttar Pradesh Migrant Commission initiative: In the wake of reports of mounting troubles for migrant workers across the country during COVID-19 pandemic, Yogi Adityanath government in UP has decided to set up a Commission for migrant labourers who have returned to the state.

‘Days Of Our Lives’ Weekly Preview Spoilers: Pregnancy Shocker, Love Triangles, & A Proposal

Days of Our Lives is gearing up for a very big week. The latest weekly preview video reveals that fans can expect a high level of drama for the new batch of episodes. In the clip, fans see Eric Brady ...

2022 Mercedes SL Design To Take After The Original 300 SL Gullwing

Daimler's design chief, Gorden Wagener, has disclosed some preliminary details about how the next SL's appearance will be inspired by its stunning ancestor.

Twin-stick roguelite I, Dracula: Genesis hits early access

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17-year-old boy becomes Georgia’s youngest coronavirus victim

A 17-year-old boy has become the youngest to die of coronavirus in Georgia, officials have revealed. The unidentified teen was listed Sunday as part of the Georgia Emergency Management Agency’s

Journalists can be forced to give up source suspected of serious crime

A new regulation describing how criminal procedures against journalists should be handled will take effect on June 1. From then on, journalists can only be forced to give up their source if there is

Sanatan Deka was lynched by Faizul Haque and friends for selling vegetables in a Muslim majority area during Ramzan; Are no-go areas for Hindus a new norm in India?

The names of the murderers are Faizul Haque alias Dali, Khabir Ali, Shabir Ali, Yusuf Ali and Firjahan Ali. Sanatan Deka was a worker in a company but due to lockdown was trying to sell vegetables to feed his family. - Nipon Saikia 

Best of BS Opinion: Looking beyond the rate cut, economic package, and more

Here's a selection of Business Standard opinion pieces for the day

Coronation Street SPOILERS: Sally is disgusted with Geoff over prostitute revelations

Coronation Street resident Sally Metcalfe will turn on Geoff Metcalfe next week when she discovers his penchant for prostitutes.

Xenoblade Chronicles Definitive Edition Expert Mode Can Make Game More Challenging

Xenoblade Chronicles Definitive Edition will include an Expert Mode that will let players distribute experience points freely among characters

British Airways passengers complain about packed flights in Europe and passengers without masks as more airlines restart flights after lockdown 

Images emerged on Twitter of a packed BA flight with passengers appearing to be seated directly next to each other rather than the government-advised two metres apart.

Tributes paid as Liverpool’s Bishop Malone succumbs to Covid-19

BISHOP Vincent Malone, the auxiliary bishop of Liverpool Archdiocese, has died after contracting coronavirus. He was admitted to the Royal Liverpool Hospital earlier this month but died on Monday, May 18. Tributes have been paid to the bishop, who was born in Liverpool. Cardinal Vincent Nichols, the leading Catholic prelate in England and Wales, lived alongside the bishop in the city "as a fairly young priest". He described Bishop Malone as having "endless patience" in his parish and ecclesiastical work, and always showing "unfailing courtesy with every person he met". The Archbishop of Liverpool Malcolm McMahon spoke of Bishop Malone’s “massive contribution to the life of the local church”. Advertisement A statement from the Archdiocese of Liverpool added: "It is with great sadness that the death is announced of the Right Reverend Vincent Malone, Auxiliary Bishop Emeritus of Liverpool and Titular Bishop of Abora. May he rest in peace." The bishop, ordained a priest in 1955, held many high posts, both academic…

COVID-19: Nigerians Demand Opening Of Religious Places

In a recent poll conducted by SaharaTV on Twitter, the majority of respondents demanded that government should open religious centres while also demanding that the entire country should be re-opened.

Zimnat launches novel inflation linked funeral cover

HARARE-One of the oldest financial institutions in the country, Zimnat Life Assurance has launched an inflation linked funeral policy, Gadziriro/Lungiselelo ZWL$ Funeral Plan the first of its kind in Zimbabwe, which provides for regular review of covers and premiums on a regular basis.

India Jordan: how Tipping the Velvet inspired a joyful dance explosion

The non-binary artist discovered their true identity with help from novelist Sarah Waters. Now, they’re spreading a mission of self-acceptance to a euphoric disco beat

Mystery of the naval shell sat in a Devon play park for 100 years

Do you have any information on the Salcombe naval shells?

Belarus' Lukashenko Intends to Discuss Missile Construction with China's Xi Jinping

In September 2019, the president of Belarus stated that he would take steps towards cooperating with his Ukrainian counterpart Vladimir Zelensky in order for Minsk to...

Kenya announces 72 new cases of Covid19; gov't introduces new safety guideline

Death toll rises to 52

Joe Harvey, former New Mexico state senator, dies at 80

Joe Harvey, a former Democratic state senator in New Mexico, who also served as Hobbs city manager for 23 years, died this month.

Mad man burnt to death for killing 5 kids of same parents in Ogun

A mad man identified as Oladele Adeolalunatic has been lynched and burnt to death at Asa Village in Ojaodan, Ogun state for killing 5 children of same parents. The 35-year-old mentally deranged man was lynched on

Tim Wilson wants fresh inquiry into Hostplus conflicts

The federal MP has asked regulators to investigate 'vertical integration' in the industry superannuation sector.

Two Palestinians were wounded by the Israeli army near Ramallah

Military and War » Palestinian local sources said that Israeli soldiers opened fire on two Palestinian youths while they were harvesting their lands between the villages of

New Mercedes Steering Wheel Is A High-Tech Wonder

Mercedes-Benz continues to tease its updated Mercedes E-Class coupe and convertible, both of which are slat...

Crazy scenes see 400 fans launch pitch invasion during 'illegal' football match under lockdown in France as authorities slam those attending game branded as a potential 'virus bomb'

The match took place in Strasbourg in the eastern region of the country on Sunday and comes with the area under strict lockdown rules in the wake of the coronavirus which bans mass gatherings.

Kia planning a tiny, affordable, short-range electric car

Kia's Europe boss says the car will be a response to people's increasing avoidance of public transport.

Japan must start drafting an Indo-Pacific charter

After watching dozens of webinars, including one co-hosted by the Canon Institute for Global Studies and the Stimson Center, it seems clear that no one kno

Punta Chilen House / Baltazar Sánchez

Completed in 2016 in Ancud, Chile. Images by Nico Saieh. This house is situated on a hill located on a kind of island that visually delimits the sea on all its fronts. In accordance with the requirements of...

Punta Chilen House / Baltazar Sánchez

Completed in 2016 in Ancud, Chile. Images by Nico Saieh. This house is situated on a hill located on a kind of island that visually delimits the sea on all its fronts. In accordance with the requirements of...

PH's actual coronavirus tests far behind 'estimated capacity' of 32,000

Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque boasts some 32,000 tests can now be conducted. But in reality, only over 8,000 tests are being done per day.

Lightning claimed 264 lives from Feb.-May 17

Among natural disasters, lightning is the biggest killer in India, government records have shown

'Fatbergs and dead rodents' - Irish Water issues advice for businesses re-opening

Irish Water has issued advice for Longford businesses re-opening premises after the Covid-19 lockdown.  To assist non-domestic customers preparing to re-use buildings after a period of closure or...

Cops break up student parties

Police had to shut down several parties in Dunedin at the weekend and officers are reviewing CCTV footage to help them work out who struck a...

Cops break up student parties

Police shut down several parties in Dunedin at the weekend and officers are reviewing footage to help them work out who struck a student with a...

Tom Brady Golf Game Ignites Twitter as Jimmy Fallon Suggests The Two Were 'Separated at Birth'

Famous American football quarterback Tom Brady has recently tried himself in golf, but sometimes you just have to stick to something that you are good at - for example...

WEC News: Risi Competizione Ferrari firms up Le Mans 24 GTE Pro entry

The Risi Competizione Ferrari team has reaffirmed its intention to contest the postponed Le Mans 24 Hours, despite its fellow US-based teams withdrawing from the race

Consumer Confidence Inches Higher in Canada, Except for Housing

Consumer confidence continues to show signs of improving in Canada, inching higher for a fourth straight week.

A Pandemic Stampede To The Hamptons Leads To A Desperate Search For Summer Rentals

COVID anxiety is even reaching beyond summer as families ponder a permanent residence in the Hamptons.

Meet Burundi's new president

Last week's election marked the end of Mr Nkurunziza's 15-year-long rule.

Buhari mourns the death of Bakare - The Nation Nigeria

President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed sadness over the death of the Saturday Editor of Daily Telegraph, Waheed Bakare.The President...

Goodbye office: Is the future of work in our homes?

SINGAPORE: Wanting to create a parent-friendly workplace, Ms Joerin Yao, managing director of human resource consultancy Enable Group, has been ...

Plans for retirement village on former landfill site rejected

Plans to build dozens of retirement homes on a former landfill site have been unanimously thrown out by councillors.

‘How my pregnant wife died of neglect at Epe General Hospital’

Life will not remain the same for Mr. Taiwo Ayobami, who lost his wife, Oluremi during childbirth at Epe General Hospital, Lagos State on April 15, 2020 over alleged neglect by health workers. The deceased was a level 9 officer of the Lagos State Ministry of Education, teaching mathematics at Epe Senior Grammar School.

Colorado restaurants can open Wednesday at reduced capacity

Restaurants in Colorado can re-open at reduced capacity this week and day camps will be allowed to open next week, Gov. Jared Polis announced Monday.

BTSE Adds Turkish BiLira Stablecoin Amid Lira Struggles

BTSE announced this Monday that it has added the digital Lira, the Turkish BiLira (TRYB), at a time when Turkey’s economy is struggling.

Engineers want the Government to increase spending to stimulate the economy

The Government needs to take advantage of the low cost of borrowing for capital projects to increase spending and stimulate economic recovery, the new President of the Association of Consulting Engineers of Ireland (ACEI) has said.

What is the 2,000-year-old brown mystery liquid found in ancient Chinese tomb? Scientists test substance found buried with warrior and his sword in 221BC

Researchers with the Sanmenxia Archaeology Institute in Central China's Henan Province announced the discovery of the intact grave on May 21.

Gen. Naravane has hurt Gurkha sentiments: Nepal Minister

The Nepal army has, however, maintained silence on territorial dispute

Brace for long battle as new swarms of locusts fly into S. Sudan: UN agency

The surge may not be controlled by June.

Migrant couple seeking to return home to UP drowns in Mutha canal

They had jumped into the water to save their 7-yr-old son who was drawn away by strong current; while the boy survived, mother’s body was recovered later; searc

How to add a credit or debit card in Google Play Store on Android

Google Play Store has millions of apps that you can install. Many apps are free, but many come with the price. Also, some apps may be free, but they might

C'garh to observe ‘Jheeram Shradhanjali Diwas’ today

Chhattisgarh will every year observe May 25 as ‘Jheeram Shradhanjali Diwas’ in memory of all those killed in Naxalite violence. All government and semi-government offices will observe a two-minute silence that day and pay tributes to those who died. They will take a pledge to make the state

Push India towards the Quad to deter China

A regional bulwark against Beijing is an idea whose time has come. To make it work, New Delhi must be persuaded to participate on its own terms.

Salons may reopen soon, but health measures must be in place

Barbershop and salon employees show that they can safely cut hair by wearing protective wear. The government, however, is still assessing the risks.

Golf Analyst Identifies The 1 Major “Flaw” In Tom Brady’s Swing

Here's the "fatal flaw" in Tom Brady's golf swing, according to the experts who watched him play on Sunday afternoon.

COVID-19: Saudi Arabia to allow one-hour walk amid curfew

The permits will have to be requested via Tawakkalna app

Jackfruit falls on man injuring him; at hospital, he tests positive for Covid

Officials say the man suffered injuries to his spine after a jackfruit fell on his head. However, it is not clear how he may have contracted the viral infection.

Pelosi on Mail-In Ballot Push: ‘We’re Now calling It Voting at Home’

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) on Wednesday evening signaled that Democrats are going to push for more expanded mail-in voting by referring to it now as “voting at home.” |

Drox Operative 2 trailer shows off the sci-fi action RPG

Early access release potentially this week.

'Maitri' robot to serve COVID-19 patients in Vijayawada

City-based Circuit Grid Electronics and Harsha Academy has made the 3.5-feet tall robot which has separate racks for food, water and medicine and can also be operated with a phone.

Man disturbed during alleged bid to steal car from garage 'said he was there to go to toilet'

A man disturbed during an alleged bid to steal a car from a residential garage in north Belfast said he was there to go to the toilet, a court has heard.

ACF, Northern Yoruba Obas urge prayers - The Nation Nigeria

The Northern socio-cultural group, Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) and Yoruba Council of Obas and Chiefs in Northern Nigeria, have asked Muslims ...

Corey Taylor: my solo album is finished

Slipknot/Stone Sour frontman Corey Taylor reveals that he recorded his debut solo album “in secret”

PUBG introduces revolutionary Bluehole mode in its 1.18.0 update

PUBG introduces revolutionary Bluehole mode in its 1.18.0 update. It encourages intense warfare between squads and makes the fights more even

Finances And Coronavirus: Threats And Opportunities In Lockdown Era

The financial impact of coronavirus will be felt far and wide - but while it is painful for some, it is delivering surprising benefits for others, at least in the short term

UK weather forecast – Britain to enjoy scorching bank holiday Monday as sunbathers set for 26C heatwave

BRITAIN is set to be hotter than Bermuda on Bank Holiday Monday with temperatures hitting 26C. A 400-mile wide “subtropical surge” is due to hit which could mean beaches up and down the country cou…

Colonoscopy Screening Intervals Could Be Extended For Some Patients, Researchers Suggest

The traditional 10-year colonoscopy interval may be changing.

Miscreants vandalize church set of Malayalam film Minnal Murali at Kalady

In a brazen attack with a communal tone, the film set of a church built for the shoot of a Tovino Thomas movie 'Minnal Murali' has been vandalised by miscreants allegedly belonging to Bajrang Dal under Perumbavoor police station limits in Ernakulam district of Kerala.

New database reveals plants' secret relationships with fungi

Leiden researchers have compiled information collected by scientists over the past 120 years into a database of plant-fungal interactions. This important biological data is now freely available for researchers ...

Sources claim Zidane called Van de Beek

Zinedine Zidane is the main person interested in having Donny van de Beek for the next course, or so they say from France. According to 'Le10Sport', the coach phoned the Ajax midfielder to convince him to move to Real Madrid.

WHAT! Rashami Desai, Nia Sharma & Vijayendra Kumeria’s Naagin 4 To Meet Its End Already? Here’s What We Know

Ekta Kapoor’s supernatural drama series Naagin saw success that shot through the roof. While the first three seasons of Naagin soared through the TRP charts, Naagin 4 featuring Nia Sharma, Rashami

Calling Pakistan’s Bluff Today Won’t Be A Day Too Soon

The suffering common people of Pakistan can't wait to see the back of Imran Khan NIAZI.

Performing optical logic operations by a diffractive neural network

Optical logic operations, as the basis of optical computing, hold huge potentials to many applications such as cryptographically secured wireless communication and real-time wavefront-shaping. To this goal, Scientist in China demonstrated a general framework for all optical logic operations by a compound Huygens' metasurface enacted diffractive neural network, and verify it in a microwave experiment. This work makes a big step towards future multi-functional optical logic gates and high computing density.

Unlock full Dolby Atmos equalizer settings on the OnePlus 8, OnePlus 7T, and OnePlus 7 series

Now you can unlock full Dolby Atmos equalizer settings on the OnePlus 7/7 Pro, 7T/7T Pro and 8/8 Pro. Check it out here and how to install it!

Want a greener recovery? Here are three ways to do it

As policymakers search for ways to jumpstart an economic recovery, several members of Congress are renewing a push for a massive green stimulus package.

China Will Use Its Digital Currency To Compete With The USD

Digitization of currency is inevitable — it is whether or not it is cryptocurrency that prevails that will determine whether that will be at the hands of nation-states battling with one another, or a set of independent peers cooperating with one another.

Israeli plane lands in Turkey for first time in 13 years, says El Al

On Sunday, El Al's Dreamliner aircraft, converted to carry cargo, landed in Istanbul. It was loaded there with 24 tonnes of humanitarian coronavirus equipment, destined for Israel and the US

Here’s how much Curro’s new online school costs – with applications now open

Curro Online, the new offering from private school group Curro, will go live in mid-June with applications open to all from Monday (25 May).

Lockdown special episodes of ‘Amrutham Dhvitheeyam’

Two episodes of the Telugu series, shot entirely in the respective actors’ homes, will première on May 27

Bitcoin is on an Exponential Growth Trajectory, and the Pizza Day Proves It

The story of Laszlo Hanyecz, the programmer who bought two pizzas using 10,000 Bitcoin, will be forever talked about. Not least because at $9k per BTC that equa

2020 New York International Auto Show has been canceled

Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, this year's New York Auto Show will not push through

No new COVID-19 cluster reported in Singapore for the first time in more than 6 weeks

SINGAPORE: For the first time in more than six weeks, no new COVID-19 cluster was identified in Singapore on Sunday (May 24). According to data ...

UK Charts 23/05/20: Animal Crossing New Horizons continues to hold the top

Another week of charts and another week where Animal Crossing New Horizons has claimed the number one spot, this time holding back Mario Kart 8 Deluxe from crossing the line first. That came in second

Cotabato City mayor's top aide shot dead

Police are investigating the motive behind the killing of Aniceto 'Boy' Rasalan, the executive secretary and spokesperson of Mayor Cynthia Guiani-Sayadi

COVID-19 Crisis Impact on Youth - Depressed, Lonely and Anxious

People in the EU aged 18-34 report being more likely to feel depressed, lonely, and anxious than those aged 35 and over. They also indicate lower levels of resilience in dealing with problems in life, and a significant decrease in life satisfaction compared to before the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

FACT mix 759: J. Albert

Crunchy club sounds from one of NYC's most chameleonic producers.

New Documentary Tells Story Of Nike Air Jordans, Warts And All

"One Man and His Shoes" gives a fascinating look at Michael Jordan's career with Nike, for better and for worse.

Elizabeth Ames: Coronavirus 'new normal' – Don't believe all the predictions. Here's why

It is said that the coronavirus will alter not just our habits, but also our politics. 

‘Barbourfields Stadium must be demolished’

Bulawayo City Council has to completely demolish Barbourfields Stadium and reconstruct it for the facility to meet international standards as per Caf recommendations, a senior council official has said.

‘Barbourfields Stadium must be demolished’

BULAWAYO City Council has to completely demolish Barbourfields Stadium and reconstruct it for the facility to meet international standards as per Caf recommendations, a senior council official has said. The official said some of the recommendations by the two-man Caf inspection team made up of South African football legend Mark Fish and Orlando Pirates general manager Derek Blackensee needed huge structural alterations. “The council has done most of the recommendations that include installation of televisions, fridges, medical equipment, media centre and conference rooms. All that has been spruced up and we also did work on the dressing rooms, but the Caf fellows said they were too small so for the city to meet those expected standards, it literally means demolishing Barbourfields Stadium, especially the VIP end. “You must remember that the stadium was built in the 1930s, but started taking shape around 1956, so for us to compare such a facility with South African stadiums that were built or worked on in preparation…

Ports 1961, Safilo Sign Eyewear Pact for China

The 10-year licensing agreement will be limited to the Chinese market.

South Africa’s move to level 3 lockdown won’t be like ‘flicking a switch’

President Cyril Ramaphosa’s announcement that most of the economy will reopen from 1 June, should be welcomed, however, it must be stressed that overall levels of activity will remain notably below what we saw before the pandemic, says the Bureau of Economic Research (BER).

Breaking: Africa Top Brands: MTN, Dangote emerges most admired African brands

MTN, Dangote has emerged the most admired African brands at the 10th Brand Africa 100, Africa's Top Brands anniversary.

Ondo 2020: Chaos in APC over ‘united’ opposition to Akeredolu

The October 2020 governorship election in Ondo State will not only be a three-horse trade but also throw up surprises.

B.C. Parks overwhelmed as thousands try to reserve campsites

“Overwhelming numbers” of people trying to reserve campsites on the first day of availability led to technical problems with bookings on the B.C. Parks Discover Camping website, the . . .

Groundbreaking TV? Earthquake hits during Jacinda Ardern interview

An earthquake hit as New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern was being interviewed live on TV.

"The 'galácticos' bored Di Stéfano"

Arrigo Sacchi, who was sporting director of Real Madrid, assured that the mythical ex-player and honorary president was bored by that team's play.

Covid-19: Sorry, no Raya visitors, says former patient

KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 — Despite the government’s permission for home visits during the first day of Eid yesterday, a former Covid-19 patient decided to keep visitors at bay, throughout Syawal for safety reasons. Reza Huzairi Zainuddin, 41, said although he has recovered, he is taking...

Here’s how many cases South Africa’s top coronavirus hotspots have

As South Africa moves to level 3 lockdown from 1 June, government will take a differentiated approach to deal with those areas that have far higher levels of infection and transmission, says President Cyril Ramaphosa.

Mnangagwa and the pornography of violence

A female chief superintended Philips accompanied by Dr Nyamukure were assigned to take pictures of MDC parliamentarian Joana Mamombe, Chinembiri and Marova for ...

No crowds at lunch: Staying safe at workplace cafeterias

The HungerBox platform regulates user flow into cafeterias and enhances crowd management

Mother arrested; Police seek public's help in search for toddlers missing since Friday

Although their biological mother is in custody, two toddlers missing from an east Tulsa apartment complex remained unaccounted for Sunday, and police are at their "wits' end" trying to find them. "There’s only two things that can happen here," Tulsa Police Chief Wendell Franklin said in a news conference at the scene. "These children are either on someone’s couch asleep and the people that they’re with don’t know that these children are missing, or these children are dead. "We need to find these children, and every single moment that these children are away leads us to believe the latter.”

Germany's Scholz: Lufthansa rescue package should yield 'small profit' for state

BERLIN (Reuters) - Germany’s rescue package for flagship carrier Lufthansa (LHAG.DE) is a “very, very good solution” that is taking into account the needs of both the company and taxpayers, Finance Minister Olaf Scholz said on Monday.

The Right To Bear Crypto? Trump Allies Introduce Comprehensive Blockchain Bills

In 2020, two Pro-Life, Pro-Guns, and Pro-Trump Conservative Republicans in Congress could now be designated as Pro-Crypto and Pro-Blockchain.

Staying Connected - With Bars And Restaurants Locked Down, Can Innovation Sustain Drinks And Food Sector Entrepreneurs?

U.K. Bars and restaurants remain in lockdown, a situation that also affects food and drinks suppliers. Rum entrepreneur, George Frost says innovation, flexibility and a willingness to help out partners are vital at this time.

"Main Facebookwala Bhai Nahin. Dombivli ka original Bhai Hun": Hoodlum arrested after firing at friend

In a bizarre incident, a 24-year-old history sheeter from Dombivli opened fire on his friend following the impression that the latter was undermining his writ by refusing to pay him an extortion amount, at Diva on Sunday night.

PUBG Mobile: 50 cool and unique names

Here's a list of cool and unique names that players can use in PUBG Mobile.

John Krasinski's web series 'Some Good News' picked up by TV network

John Krasinski has sold his online series 'Some Good News' to ViacomCBS.

Monday's weather: Dry with sunny spells; Top temperatures 16C to 20C

TODAY Dry in most areas this morning, with sunny spells and any mist and fog patches clearing.C...

Chinese Soldiers Cross Into India as Standoff Ensues

Chinese forces detained several Indian troops during the incursion.

Sustaining Atmanirbharta: The right policy mix

Experience of countries that have successfully transformed themselves suggests that an integrated approach over the medium term, based on the first and third sets of policies will improve domestic capabilities, and help achieve atmanirbharta with a greater share in GVCs.

Former minister Teresa Kok says ‘history repeating itself’ after Malaysian Rubber Board chairman ‘expedites’ nod for RM100m project in own constituency

KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 — Seputeh MP Teresa Kok criticised today the government’s practice of political appointments when accusing new Malaysian Rubber Board (MRB) chairman Datuk Ahmad Nazlan Idris of rushing a RM100 million project in his parliamentary constituency within a month of his...

Buy Strides Pharma Science; target of Rs 421: ICICI Securities

ICICI Securities is bullish on Strides Pharma Science has recommended buy rating on the stock with a target price of Rs 421 in its research report dated May 21, 2020.

Coronavirus Losses: Arizona Nonprofits Assess ‘Tip Of The Iceberg’

Coronavirus-related shutdowns have cost Arizona’s nonprofits more than $800,000 worth of volunteer hours, and counting, according to a survey by the Alliance of Arizona Nonprofits.

Surgutneftegas: Now It Looks A Bit Less Crazy In This Crazy Market

Unlike many other Russian O&G companies, Surgutneftegas decided to cut its dividends. Earlier, the company's earnings for 2019 crashed by 8 times. From this per

Gold Coast hotels fear $6b wipeout

The iconic Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort Gold Coast hotel is one of thousands of hotels hoping interstate travel will soon be possible.

TikTok's In-App Revenue Skyrockets During Lockdowns

ByteDance Ltd.’s millennial sensation TikTok and its Chinese twin app Douyin ranked top in the world among mobile apps for April revenue, according to Sensor Tower data that excludes games and advertising.

Observations of robotic swarm behavior can help workers safely navigate disaster sites

Using biologically inspired robotic swarms consisting of large groups of robots that have been programmed to operate cooperatively, much like individuals in an ant or bee colony, scientists from the University of Colorado demonstrate that the locally observed distribution of robots can be correlated to the location of environmental features, such as exits in office-like environments. The study's findings were published in IEEE/CAA Journal of Automatica Sinica.

4 Ways Your Vote Could Help Shape the Future of Mental Health Care

On Nov. 3, 2020, we'll head to the polls to vote for the national, state, and local candidates that best represent our values. There are many important issues

Duale to know his fate next week as Tuju says no disloyal members will be spared

Uhuru expected to host Jubilee MPs at State House on June 2nd

The 'Mogote' is a $87,500 lofted tiny home on wheels that can sleep up to 4 people — see inside

Baluchon prioritizes using local, "eco-responsible and bio-based" supplies, according to the company.

This Cheap Mini Golf Video Game Is Perfect For Multiplayer Lockdown Craic

It can be hard to keep yourself/kids/significant other entertained over the lockdown but Golf With Your Friends may be the perfect video game to have a bit of laugh ...

COVID-19: Hamirpur district continues to have over one-fourth cases in HP

The number of infected people in Hamirpur district has risen to 63 out of total 210 in the state as of Monday morning, as per state government data.

German government agrees €9B Lufthansa bailout

The deal still needs to be approved by the European Commission’s competition team.

Refrain from provoking returnees on social media: AAPSU

GUWAHATI: The All Arunachal Pradesh Students’ Union (AAPSU) has taken strong exception to the reported stigmatisation and provocative posts on social media and other forums in the wake of the detection of a COVID-19 positive case from the stranded pe

Philippines to take part in 2 Taiwanese clinical trails for coronavirus vaccine

Philippines teams up with 2 Taiwanese organizations on clinical trials for COVID-19 vaccine

Justice Wadyajena’s car impounded by police

Information coming from Harare indicate that a vehicle belonging to a compony owned by Gokwe-Nembudziya Member of Parliament Justice Mayor Wadyajena has been impounded after the driver was found conducting illegal mining of sand.

BREAKING: Justice Wadyajena's car impounded by police

Information coming from Harare indicate that a vehicle belonging to a compony owned by Gokwe-Nembudziya Member of Parliament Justice Mayor Wadyajena has been im...

Top 10 coronavirus updates: Nepal PM blames people coming from India for rise in infections

A look at the biggest Covid-19 developments of the day.

Travel to Queensland: Tourism operators face ruin over border closure due to coronavirus

Queensland tourism operators face ruin if they’re unable to target southern Australians for winter holidays due to borders remaining closed.

We need a new approach to UK resilience -- leading Cranfield academics

Leading academics from across Cranfield University are calling for a new approach to UK resilience. Writing in today's Financial Times, the academics believe that as well as lessons learnt from the response to COVID-19 there is a much wider lesson to be learnt about how the UK identifies, prepares and responds to threats and risks, such as to our safety, our national security and from climate change.

MG’s Knight named Gatorade state baseball player of year

Despite not having a season, the star junior was recognized as the top overall player in Washington.

Covid-positive man dies waiting for hospital bed

The 57-year-old with a critical condition had to wait for six hours at Rajawadi hospital before he was shifted to a municipal school

Quarantined under a tree for 2 weeks

The 59-yr-old isolated himself away from Korale village in his own fields as he was returning from Pune and had also visited Sassoon hospital here; villagers la

CBIC clears Rs 11,052 crore GST refund claims since April 8

In a tweet, the CBIC said it is "committed to ensuring liquidity to GST taxpayers especially MSME sectors during the lockdown".

'The Kissing Booth' Releases The Deleted Scenes You Didn't Get to See - Watch Now!

The deleted scenes for the first The Kissing Booth movie are here!

Fandom appoints Zirca Digital Solutions as a media partner for the Indian market

Zirca will work toward maximising Fandom’s advertising revenue potential, build the brand’s presence, as well as expand its pool of demand partners

New payment to support Kiwis through COVID

Hon Grant RobertsonMinister of Finance Hon Carmel SepuloniMinister for Social Development

Experience safe jewellery shopping at Malabar

Bengaluru: Malabar Gold and Diamonds has re-commenced its operations in Karnataka in a phased manner after complying with all the norms set by the Government following the outbreak of COVID-19.  “As the global pandemic has raised health concerns, and also to have a safe shopping environment, we are ensuring that all our showrooms are fumigated...

Current Time Report Sparks Investigation At Makeshift Hospital In Moscow Region

Prosecutors in Moscow say they have started an investigation after Current Time reported alleged shortages of medicines and labor violations at a makeshift hospital for coronavirus patients set up by a well-known Azerbaijani-Russian businessman Araz Agalarov.

Toronto Public Library rolls out curbside drop-off and pick-up

Toronto Public Library is starting a phased approach of resuming its services.

Shaping Africa’s urban areas to withstand future pandemics

Astrid R.N. Haas, the Policy Director, at the International Growth Centre explains: The power of cities comes from the number of interactions they enable, between people, firms and markets – they are centres of social interaction. For all their virtues, however, cities have a major downside. They are a fertile ground for contagion, such as …

How to help PGH safety officer, sons who were forced to leave home

Santiago takes pride in his work on the front lines. He says the coronavirus pandemic has made work more difficult, but he didn’t expect he would experience discrimination.

Stable housing to go to and better pre-release preparation are key findings from interviews conducted with ex-ACT detainees

The first research study of the needs of ex-detainees in the ACT has found shortfalls in support networks and communication.

SPPU proposes to defer fee hike amid pandemic

Final decision to be taken at mgmt council meeting

Till what age can a child be in diapers? A paediatrician answers

'Parents should not delay potty training beyond 18 months.'

2021 Nissan 400Z Rendering Imagines Retro-Futuristic Sports Car

This 2021 Nissan 400Z shows the company’s next-generation sports car with modern cues and future style.

'Logan' Director James Mangold Discussed Hugh Jackman's Potential Return as Wolverine

Director James Mangold knows that in comics, superheroes rarely stay dead for long. Fans always want more, and creators want to play with beloved characters, even those that are inconveniently deceased. Part of what drew him to co-write and direct Logan, , was a sense of finalityit would be Hugh Jackmans last time playing Wolverine, and the X-man would get an appropriately conclusive last ride, even if he inevitably returned played by another actor.

CBS mini series review: 'Blood and Teasure' 

IF you enjoy watching an action-adventure series that echoes Indiana Jones movies, “Romancing the Stone”, “National Treasure” and even “Da Vinci Code”, you’d probably be delighted by CBS’ swashbuckling 13-episode series, “Blood & Treasure”, which has been renewed for a second season. 

Steve Earle, Drive-By Truckers & The Music of "White Men without College Degrees"

It's all there: the tensions with spouses and children; the tedium of work on an assembly line, a cubicle desk or a retail counter; the pile of unpaid grocery bills and doctor bills on the kitchen table.

WH Adviser O’Brien: US will likely impose economic sanctions on Hong Kong and China if …

Speaking on NBC's "Meet the Press" on Sunday, White House National Security Adviser Robert O'Brien said, “the US will likely impose economic sanctions

Britain flocks to the seaside as coronavirus lockdown wobbles

There was little sign of people sticking to social distancing rules

More workers to lose jobs as key sectors feel COVID-19 pinch

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A sobering analysis of Uganda’s businesses during coronavirus crisis shows that at least 100,000 formal jobs have been cut revealing the scale of the carnage the virus has had on employment. Also, at least 4.4 million workers in the informal sector will either see their earnings fall below the poverty …

The aching ordeal of a mothers’ stay in prison after a flawed trial

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A mother of seven who was arrested in Kampala, charged and erroneously imprisoned has finally reunited with her children after more than a month since the incident. Lillian Achiro, 41 was vending oranges, tangerine and lemons when she was arrested by the police for defying presidential directives on the …

Clark desirous of greater Nigeria – Nwodo

PRESIDENT General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, Chief John Nnia Nwodo has stated that Nigeria's former Minister of Information and

Air pollution goes up again in Hyderabad

Pollution levels in the city which nosedived during the days when complete lockdown was in force, have started to climb up

Police warns against overcharging truck drivers for parking

Kampala, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Police has warned managers and owners of designated parking premises for long distance trucks against overcharging drivers. Speaking at the Uganda Media Centre in Kampala in the weekly Joint Security Taskforce briefing, Fred Enanga, the Police Spokesperson said they have received a number of complaints from drivers expressing dissatisfaction …

Trudeau to push for 10 days paid sick leave for all Canadians; Tory apologizes for not wearing a mask in Trinity Bellwoods

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Weather: Dry with long sunny periods on Bank Holiday Monday

Any patchy early mist and low cloud in the west will soon clear, then most parts of the UK will be fine and dry with long sunny periods. It will become warm inland in the light winds and sunshine, turning cloudier and windier in the far north-west with some rain later. The top temperature will be around 26 Celsius (79F).

Ethiopia COVID-19 number increases to 655

The Ministry stated that additional 73 new coronavirus cases are found within the last 24 hours after laboratory tests conducted for 2,844 people. Out of the 73 new confirmed cases 67 are Ethiopian nationals. While 27 of the 73 new coronavirus people, 27 had international travel history, 31 are reported to have no prior international travel history or contact with COVID-19 patients. It is also stated that one COVID-19 patient is currently in Intensive Care Unit (ICU). So far Ethiopia has conducted laboratory tests for 83,854 people. Out of the total 655 confirmed cases in Ethiopia 159 have recovered, five died, while two Japanese have returned to their country. The remaining are said getting treatment within various health centers prepared for COVID-19 patients in different parts of Ethiopia, according to the Ministry

The new normal: How coronavirus pandemic is changing consumer behaviour

Feedback Insights, a Bangalore-based research firm, conducted a survey that brings to light the consumer behaviour patterns that will reshape the economy in the post-Covid-19 world.The survey in which

Tax hit from Covid-19, O’Flynn’s solutions to housing crisis, and new homes for D8

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Lendlease helps form digital twin consortium

Digital chief Bill Ruh appointed chair.

Report: Mikel Arteta ‘dreams’ of signing Philippe Coutinho but £71m a big stumbling block

Arsenal's Spanish boss is seemingly a big fan of the Barcelona star.Arsenal's Spanish boss is seemingly a big fan of the Barcelona star.

Reports of sexual abuse of children triple during lockdown

The justice department receives nearly 280,000 reports from March to May. It blames telecommunications companies for not proactively blocking access to forms of online sexual exploitation of children

Mohali: Man murdered in Phase VIII, four held

Police officers said that the victim was identified as Haryanavi, who used to live in the old bus stand. Haryanavi had an altercation with some persons who used to stay in the shanties near the forest area in Phase VIII.

My favourite film aged 12: Diva

The stylish French thriller was less of an art film than it looked, but I was hooked by its mix of operatic Parisian settings, elegant menace and moped daredevilry

Two more cases of COVID-19 detected in Latvia

Latvia recorded two more case of COVID-19 on May 25, increasing the total number of cases from 1,047 on Sunday to 1,049 on Monday.

Coronavirus in Oklahoma: How much did state pay out in fraudulent unemployment claims?

Oklahoma may have paid out tens in millions of dollars in fraudulent unemployment claims since the start of the pandemic, records show. In a blunt email, the state's chief information officer, Jerry Moore, blames the loss on a disconnect in culture at the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission, the state agency responsible for processing claims. "Fraud is certainly a crime, but I feel it is just as criminal an act to not perform the civic responsibilities of the services entrusted to us," Moore wrote in the email Thursday to the director of another state agency, the Office of Management and Enterprise Services. "I do not know how to move forward and help Oklahomans without business process and leadership change.

Random: Sonic Boom Won't Be Returning, According To Television Show's Executive Producer

"There will be no season three"

Sweden’s ex-main epidemiologist: Country's strategy against virus - wrong

Sweden’s former chief epidemiologist Annika Linde has become a rare voice in Sweden to doubt the country’s chosen strategy against COVID-19, which was one of the softest in Europe and focused on protecting people in risk groups, The Guardian reports.

Professor: lack of infection vector among patients prevents COVID-19 measures in Latvia

COVID-19 infection rates continue declining in Latvia, but efforts are impeded by the fact that it is not possible to determine the vector of infection, said Riga Stradins University Public Health and Epidemiology Faculty Prof. Ģirts Briģis in a conversation with LETA.

Horace Mann Educators Co. (NYSE:HMN) Shares Sold by ETRADE Capital Management LLC

ETRADE Capital Management LLC lowered its stake in Horace Mann Educators Co. (NYSE:HMN) by 3.7% during the first quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 12,243 shares of the insurance provider’s stock after selling 474 shares during the quarter. ETRADE Capital Management LLC’s holdings in Horace Mann Educators […]

Prudential Uganda donates sh300m for COVID-19 food relief

The donation will feed the most vulnerable and poor who have been greatly affected by the lockdown, many of whom live on less than a dollar a day.

Prudential Uganda donates Ush300 million in COVID -19 Food relief

Prudential,  which provides long-term protection and investment opportunities to Ugandans through innovative and affordable life assurance products, has this morning donated Ush300million towards the COVID -19 food relief. Prudential Uganda’s donation is aimed at feeding the most vulnerable and poor communities who have been affected by the lockdown that was instituted almost three months ago by the government as one of the preventative measures to control the spread of COVID -19. The Donation will be distributed by Humanitarian Operations Projects and Emergencies (HOPE) and Heal the Planet Global Organisation (HTP) on behalf of Prudential Uganda Ltd. According to Arjun Mallik, the Managing Director Prudential East Africa, communities across the country have been greatly affected by the lockdown measures designed to curb the spread of COVID -19. “These measures, while implemented with positive intent, have adversely affected the most vulnerable people in our communities, who survive by being able to access the…

Oppenheimer Asset Management Inc. Acquires 11,774 Shares of Aptiv PLC (NYSE:APTV)

Oppenheimer Asset Management Inc. increased its holdings in shares of Aptiv PLC (NYSE:APTV) by 358.7% during the first quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The fund owned 15,056 shares of the auto parts company’s stock after buying an additional 11,774 shares during the quarter. Oppenheimer Asset Management Inc.’s holdings in Aptiv were worth $741,000 as of its most […]

Oppenheimer Asset Management Inc. Acquires 11,774 Shares of Aptiv PLC (NYSE:APTV)

Oppenheimer Asset Management Inc. increased its holdings in shares of Aptiv PLC (NYSE:APTV) by 358.7% during the first quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The fund owned 15,056 shares of the auto parts company’s stock after buying an additional 11,774 shares during the quarter. Oppenheimer Asset Management Inc.’s holdings in Aptiv were worth $741,000 as of its most […]

Covid-19 frontliners’ kids not being singled out, says Dr Noor Hisham of special childcare centres

KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 — The children of Health Ministry (MOH) staff who work as Covid-19 frontliners are not being discriminated against, with plans to open special childcare centres for them, but such measures will be to give them special attention, Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham...

Time to take economy out of intensive care: PM

Scott Morrison will appeal to a "new sense of common purpose", with $1.5 billion in federal funding to the states as leverage, to deliver an economic recovery he envisages will take between three and five years.

Groupe Arnault Takes Stake in Lagardère

The media company, focused on books and travel retail, had been fending off an activist investor.

Breaking down stubborn cellulose in time lapse

Researchers at Graz Unversity of Technology in Austria have for the first time ever succeeded in visualizing at the single-molecule level the processes involved in a biological nanomachine, known as the cellulosome, as it degrades crystalline cellulose. The fundamental insights thus obtained could support sustainable concepts of cellulose utilization to make a breakthrough in industrial biotechnology.

Regional lockdowns frustrate Zimplow exports

AGRO-industrial concern, Zimplow Holdings Limited, says its export business suffered a 64 percent decline in the first quarter of the year as governments across the region implemented measures to combat the spread of Covid-19. The novel global Covid-19 pandemic, which was first detected in China towards the end of last year, is a deadly infectious disease that has spread across continents killing thousands of people from more than four million infections recorded so far. As part of a host of measures to stop the spread of the pandemic as prescribed by the World Health Organisation, governments the world over have embarked on national lockdowns. In its trading update for the quarter ended March 31, 2020, Zimplow said its export business has not been spared from the negative “The export business experienced a 64 percent drop compared to prior year as a result of measures taken by regional governments to manage the spread of the novel coronavirus (Covid-19).

Liberia: CPP Chairman to Reject Senatorial Election Deferment Beyond December 2020

MONROVIA – The chairman of the opposition political conglomeration, the Collaborating Political Parties (CPP), says the CPP will not accept any midterm election beyond December 2020. Report by Lennart Dodoo, ldodoo@frontpageafricaonline.com Mr. Alexander Cummings said while he understands that the coronavirus pandemic could cause some delays for the mid-term senatorial election constitutionally slated for October […]

Singaporean cooks up Eid feast for migrant workers in lockdown

SINGAPORE (Reuters) - As Muslims around the world celebrate Eid al-Fitr to mark the end of the fasting month, thousands of migrant workers in Singapore have had to spend the holiday in quarantine because of outbreaks of the novel coronavirus in their dormitories.

MP's plea to help Young Farmers

An MP has called on the Government to give a share of a new £150 million fund for charities to Young Farmers' clubs in Shropshire, saying they are on course to lose £50,000 this year due to the coronavirus outbreak.

Huawei launches ASEAN Academy in Malaysia to empower digital talent

Magnitude 5.9 earthquake strikes New Zealand near capital city

WELLINGTON: A magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck near New Zealand's capital Wellington on Monday (May 25), government seismic monitor Geonet said. ...

Seven questions with Stuart Welch

Alphinity's Stuart Welch talks about why Cochlear has been disproportionately hurt during COVID-19, and why he prefers Transurban to Sydney Airport.

Yorked with Daren Ganga: 'Mankading' must be used to keep players from trying to gain unfair advantage

Former West Indies opener Daren Ganga suggested why Test cricket shouldn't be pruned to four days, reveals his love for Kishore Kumar and a lot more in the latest in our video series, Yorked.

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