Hong Kong police embrace China's security law plan

Hong Kong's security chief on Monday welcomed China's plans to impose a national security law on the financial hub, saying it was needed to defeat

Hong Kong police embrace China's security law plan

Hong Kong's security chief on Monday welcomed China's plans to impose a national security law on the financial hub, saying it was needed to defeat "terrorism" and calls for independence. Beijing

Hong Kong police embrace China's security law plan

The statement is part of a flurry of coordinated messages from the city's different security services embracing the law

Hong Kong police embrace China’s security law plan

Hong Kong's security chief on Monday welcomed China's plans to impose a national security law on the financial hub, saying it was needed.

China media seize on video of HK protesters beating lawyer

HONG KONG, May 25 — Video of Hong Kong protesters beating a lawyer was seized on by China's state media today, becoming a propaganda blow for the city's pro-democracy movement. The assault took place yesterday during a rally against a controversial security law proposed by Beijing that was broken...

Hong Kong police embrace China's security law plan | Hong Kong Free Press HKFP

Hong Kong’s security chief on Monday welcomed China’s plans to impose a national security law on the financial hub, saying it was needed to defeat “terrorism” and calls for independence. Beijing plans to write a new security law for Hong Kong that bans treason, subversion and sedition after months of massive, often-violent pro-democracy protests last […]

Hong Kong police embrace China’s security law plan

HONG KONG, May 25 — Hong Kong’s security chief on Monday welcomed China’s plans to impose a national security law on the financial hub, saying it was needed to defeat “terrorism” and calls for independence. Beijing plans to write a new security law for Hong Kong that bans treason,...

China threatens US counter measures if punished for Hong Kong law

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

China threatens US counter measures if punished for Hong Kong law

Hong Kong has become the latest flashpoint in soaring tensions between the world's two superpowers which China has likened to 'the brink of a new Cold War'.

China warns U.S. of retaliation if punished for Hong Kong law

Washington has said the law could cost the city its preferential U.S. trading status

China media seize on video of HK protesters beating lawyer

The assault took place Sunday during a rally against a controversial security law proposed by Beijing that was broken up by police, who fired tear gas and water cannon in the most intense clashes for months.

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

China plans to impose a national security law on the city's financial hub, with the Hong Kong security chief backing it as needed in defeating 'terrorism'

Hong Kong law society condemns attack on lawyer during China security law protest

HONG KONG: The Law Society of Hong Kong has strongly condemned an assault on a lawyer during Sunday's (May 24) protest against a controversial ...

HK security chief warns of growing 'terrorism' as govt backs Beijing's planned security laws

HONG KONG, May 25 — Hong Kong's security chief said “terrorism” was growing in the city, as government departments rallied today behind Beijing's plans to introduce national security laws and after thousands took to the streets to protest against the move. Police said they arrested more than...

Hong Kong security chief warns of growing ‘terrorism’ as government backs Beijing’s planned security laws

Police said they arrested more than 180 people on Sunday, when authorities fired tear gas and water cannon to disperse anti-government protesters as unrest returned to the Chinese-ruled city after months of relative calm.

Hong Kong security chief warns of growing 'terrorism'

More than 180 people were arrested on Sunday as authorities fired tear gas and water cannon to disperse anti-government protesters

Hong Kong security chief warns of growing 'terrorism'

More than 180 people were arrested on Sunday as authorities fired tear gas and water cannon to disperse pro-democracy protesters

HK security chief warns of growing 'terrorism' as govt backs Beijing's planned security laws

HONG KONG — Hong Kong’s security chief said “terrorism” was growing in the city, as government departments rallied on Monday behind Beijing’s plans to introduce national security laws and after thousands took to the streets to protest against the move.

HK security chief warns of growing ‘terrorism’ as govt backs Beijing's planned security laws

Police said they arrested more than 180 people on Sunday, when authorities fired tear gas and water cannon to disperse anti-government protesters as unrest returned to the Chinese-ruled city after months of relative calm.

HK security, police chiefs warn of growing 'terrorism'

Protests are expected to resume on Wednesday, when the city's legislature is scheduled to give a second reading of a bill that would criminalise abuse of China's national anthem.

Hong Kong's security, police chiefs warn of growing 'terrorism' as national laws loom

HONG KONG (Reuters) - Hong Kong’s security and police chiefs said “terrorism” was growing in the city, as government departments rallied on Monday behind Beijing’s plans to introduce national security laws after thousands took to the streets to protest against the move.

Hong Kong security chief warns of 'terrorism' as government backs new security laws

Hong Kong's security chief said "terrorism" was growing in the city, as government departments rallied on Monday behind Beijing's plans to introduce nation

Hong Kong security, police chiefs warn of growing 'terrorism' as Taiwan promises assistance to people

Hong Kong's security and police chiefs said "terrorism" was growing in the city, as government departments rallied on Monday behind Beijing's plans to introduce national security laws after thousands took to the streets to protest against the move. The security legislation, which could see Chinese intelligence agencies set up bases…

Hong Kong Security Chief Warns of Growing ‘Terrorism’ as Govt Backs Beijing’s Planned Laws

A masked anti-government protester holds a flag supporting Hong Kong independence during a march against Beijing’s plans to impose national … Hong Kong Security Chief Warns of Growing ‘Terrorism’ as Govt Backs Beijing’s Planned Laws Read More »

Hong Kong security, police chiefs warn of growing 'terrorism' as China security laws loom

Hong Kong's security chief said "terrorism" was growing in the city, as government departments rallied on Monday behind Beijing's plans to ...

Crackdown as HK security chief warns of growing 'terrorism'

Hong Kong's security chief on Monday warned "terrorism" was growing in the city as the local government rallied behind Beijing's plan to impose national security laws on the restive territory and police fired tear gas and pepper spray at thousands of people who took to the streets to protest.

Japan lifts coronavirus emergency in all remaining areas

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe lifted a coronavirus state of emergency in Tokyo and four other remaining areas on Monday, ending the restrictions nationwide as businesses begin to reopen.

Japan ends state of emergency

Economy Minister Yasutoshi Nishimura told reporters that experts on a government-commissioned panel approved the plan to end the state of emergency that has lasted for more than a month and a half.

Japan lifts coronavirus emergency in all remaining areas

TOKYO: Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe lifted a coronavirus state of emergency in Tokyo and four other remaining areas on Monday, ending the restrictions nationwide as businesses begin to reopen.

Japan lifts coronavirus emergency in all remaining areas

Japan, with about 16,600 confirmed cases and about 850 deaths, has so far avoided a large outbreak like those experienced in the US and the Europe despite its softer restrictions.

Japan lifts coronavirus emergency in all remaining areas

TOKYO — Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe lifted a coronavirus state of emergency in Tokyo and four other remaining areas on Monday, ending the restrictions nationwide as businesses begin to reopen.

Japan lifts coronavirus emergency in all remaining areas

Japan has so far avoided the large outbreaks experienced in the US and Europe despite softer restrictions.

Japan lifts coronavirus emergency in all remaining areas

Japan has so far avoided the large outbreaks experienced in the US and Europe despite softer restrictions.

Japan lifts coronavirus emergency in all remaining areas

Japan has so far avoided the large outbreaks experienced in the US and Europe despite softer restrictions.

PM Shinzo Abe declares end to Japan's coronavirus emergency

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has lifted a state of emergency in Tokyo and four other areas that were still under coronavirus restrictions, gradually reopening the world's third-largest economy and calling on people to adapt to a "new normal".

Japan lifts coronavirus emergency in all remaining areas

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe lifted a coronavirus state of emergency in Tokyo and four other remaining areas on Monday, ending

Japanese PM Shinzo Abe lifts nationwide coronavirus lockdown

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe lifted the state of emergency imposed to combat the coronavirus in Tokyo and remaining four other areas, thus ending nationwide restrictions.

Japan lifts coronavirus emergency in all remaining areas

Japan, with about 16,600 confirmed cases and about 850 deaths, has so far avoided the large outbreaks that have been experienced in the US and the Europe despite its softer restrictions.

Japan lifts coronavirus emergency in all remaining areas

Abe lifted a coronavirus state of emergency in Tokyo and four other remaining areas on Monday, ending the restrictions nationwide.

Japan lifts coronavirus emergency in all remaining areas

TOKYO — Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe lifted a coronavirus state of emergency in Tokyo and four other remaining areas on Monday, ending the restrictions nationwide.

Japan lifts coronavirus emergency in all remaining areas

TOKYO — Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe lifted a coronavirus state of emergency in Tokyo and four other remaining areas on Monday, ending the restrictions nationwide. Experts on a government-commissioned panel approved the lifting of the emergency in Tokyo, neighbouring Kanagawa, Chiba and Saitama prefectures, and in Hokkaido to the north, which had remained under …

Taiwan promises 'necessary assistance' to Hong Kong's people

TAIPEI — Taiwan will provide the people of Hong Kong with “necessary assistance,” President Tsai Ing-wen said, after a resurgence in protests in the Chinese ruled territory against newly proposed national security legislation from Beijing.

Taiwan promises ‘necessary assistance’ to people of Hong Kong

Taiwan will provide the people of Hong Kong with “necessary assistance”, President Tsai Ing-wen said, after thousands in the Chinese … Taiwan promises ‘necessary assistance’ to people of Hong Kong Read More »

Taiwan promises ‘necessary assistance’ to Hong Kong’s people

Number of Hong Kong immigrants to Taiwan jumped 150 per cent in first four months of 2020 compared to same period in 2019

Taiwan promises necessary assistance to people of Hong Kong

Taiwan has become a refuge for a small but growing number of pro-democracy protesters fleeing Hong Kong, which has been convulsed since last year by anti-Beijing and anti-Hong Kong government protests.

Taiwan promises 'necessary assistance' to Hong Kong's people

"Bullets and repression are not the way to deal with the aspirations of Hong Kong's people for freedom and democracy."

Taiwan promises 'necessary assistance' to Hong Kong's people as protests reignite

Taiwan will provide the people of Hong Kong with "necessary assistance," President Tsai Ing-wen has said, after a resurgence in protests in the C

Taiwan promises 'necessary assistance' to Hong Kong's people

Taiwan will provide the people of Hong Kong with "necessary assistance", President Tsai Ing-wen said, after a resurgence in protests in the ...

Taiwan promises ‘necessary assistance’ to Hong Kong’s people

Taiwan has become a refuge for a small but growing number of pro-democracy protesters fleeing Hong Kong, which has been convulsed since last year by protests.

Taiwan promises 'necessary assistance' to Hong Kong's people

Rest of World News: Taiwan will provide the people of Hong Kong with "necessary assistance", President Tsai Ing-wen said, after a resurgence in protests in the Chinese ru

Taiwan offers people of Hong Kong 'necessary assistance' after protests over new security laws

Taiwan will provide the people of Hong Kong with "necessary assistance", President Tsai Ing-wen said, after thousands in the Chinese ruled territory protested against Beijing's plans to impose new national security laws. Taiwan has become a refuge for a small but growing number of pro-democracy

Taiwan promises 'necessary assistance' to Hong Kong's people

TAIPEI, May 25 — Taiwan will provide the people of Hong Kong with “necessary assistance,” President Tsai Ing-wen said, after a resurgence in protests in the Chinese ruled territory against newly proposed national security legislation from Beijing. Taiwan has become a refuge for a small but...

Taiwan offers help to Hong Kong activists as China tightens grip

Taiwan will provide the people of Hong Kong with "necessary assistance", President Tsai Ing-wen said, after a resurgence in protests in the Chinese ruled territory against newly proposed national security legislation from Beijing.

Without full capacity, Trump threatens to pull GOP meeting from NC

President Donald Trump threatened Monday to pull the Republican National Convention out of North Carolina if the state’s Democratic governor doesn’t immediately sign off on allowing a f...

Trump threatens to move RNC without assurances from N.C. governor

Trump's tweets about the RNC, planned for Charlotte, come just two days after North Carolina recorded its largest daily increase in positive cases yet.

Trump threatens to move RNC without assurances from governor

U.S. President Donald Trump threatened Monday to pull the Republican National Convention out of North Carolina if the state's Democratic governor doesn't immediately sign off on allowing a full-capacity gathering in August despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Trump demands immediate answer from governor on RNC capacity

President Donald Trump demanded Monday that North Carolina's Democratic governor sign off “immediately” on allowing the Republican National Convention to move forward in August with full attendance despite the ongoing...

Trump threatens to move Republican National Convention out of North Carolina unless ‘full attendance’ allowed

Trump’s tweets about the RNC, planned for Charlotte, come just two days after North Carolina recorded its largest daily increase in positive coronavirus cases yet

Trump threatens to move RNC without assurances from governor

President Donald Trump threatened Monday to pull the Republican National Convention out of North Carolina if the state's Democratic governor doesn't immediately sign off on allowing a full-capacity gathering in August despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.Trump's tweets about the upcoming RNC in Charlotte come two days after North Carolina's largest daily increase in virus cases yet.On Friday, Gov. Roy Cooper moved the state into a second reopening phase by loosening restrictions on hair salons, barbers and restaurants. But he said the state must move cautiously, and he kept indoor entertainment venues, gyms and bars closed.“Unfortunately, Democrat Governor, @RoyCooperNC is still in Shutdown mood & unable to guaran

Trump: We will move Republican convention unless crowds allowed

President Donald Trump threatened on Monday to pull the Republican National Convention out of North Carolina if the state's Democratic governor does not immediately sign off on allowing a full-capacity gathering in August despite the continuing coronavirus pandemic.

Trump threatens to pull RNC from Charlotte if space can’t be ‘fully occupied’

President Donald Trump threatened to pull the Republican National Convention out of Charlotte if North Carolina can’t commit to full attendance at the convention, the president said in a tweet Monday morning.

Trump threatens to move GOP convention over North Carolina's coronavirus restrictions

President Trump warned Monday that the Republican Party could seek to move its 2020 convention if North Carolina Gov.

Trump ‘would like’ RNC to stay in Charlotte despite threatening to pull if space can’t be ‘fully occupied’

President Donald Trump threatened to pull the Republican National Convention out of Charlotte if North Carolina can’t commit to full attendance at the convention, the president said in a tweet Monday morning.

President Trump threatens to pull RNC from NC, says Gov. Roy Cooper 'in shutdown mood'

President Donald Trump on Monday threatened to pull the Republican National Convention from North Carolina if Governor Roy Cooper doesn't guarantee that full attendance will be allowed in the arena.

President Trump threatens to pull RNC from NC, says Gov. Roy Cooper 'in shutdown mood'

President Donald Trump on Monday threatened to pull the RNC from Charlotte, North Carolina if Governor Roy Cooper doesn't guarantee that full attendance will be allowed at the arena.

Trump threatens to move Republican convention if North Carolina won't allow packed arena

President targets Democratic governor days after state’s highest daily increase in coronavirus cases

Trump threatens to move Republican convention if North Carolina won't allow packed arena

President targets Democratic governor days after state’s highest daily increase in coronavirus cases * Coronavirus – latest global updatesDonald Trump has threatened to move the Republican party’s national convention from Charlotte, North Carolina, if the state is unable to commit to “full attendance

Trump threatens to find new GOP convention site if North Carolina governor won't allow full attendance

President Trump warned Monday that planners would be "reluctantly forced" to find a new site for the Republican National Convention if North Carolina's governor can't guarantee the party will be allowed "full attendance" at the event currently planned in the state's largest city. 

Trump And Pence Threaten To Yank RNC Out NC If Guv Doesn’t Allow Full Attendance At Event

President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence are holding the upcoming Republican National Convention (RNC) hostage to force North...

South Jersey church that held service will face ‘repercussions;' Shore businesses worry about what lies ahead

Significant DevelopmentsPennsylvania counties still under strict coronavirus restrictions — including hard-hit Philadelphia and its suburbs — will move to the “yellow” reopening phase by June 5.A South Jersey church held Sunday service in defiance of Gov. Phil Murphy’s order. Other pastors are threatening to sue.The Philadelphia Archdiocese plans to resume daily and Sunday Masses on June 6.Track the latest data on the spread of the coronavirus in the Philadelphia region here.Trump threatens to pull Republican convention out of North Carolina due to COVID-19 restrictions

Trump Rules Out Moving Republican Convention To His Golf Resort, After Threatening Move From North Carolina

The president wants to see “thousands of enthusiastic Republicans” in Charlotte, North Carolina at the end of August.

Trump Threatens To Move Republican Convention If North Carolina Doesn’t Reopen

The president wants to see “thousands of enthusiastic Republicans” in Charlotte, North Carolina at the end of August.

Donald Trump Threatens to Move Republican Convention from North Carolina

President Donald Trump on Monday threatened to move the Republican National Convention from North Carolina.

Trump demands immediate answer from governor on RNC capacity

President Trump is demanding that North Carolina’s governor sign off on allowing the Republican National Convention to move forward with full attendance despite the ongoing pandemic.

Burundi declares Ndayishimiye victor of bitter presidential election

Evariste Ndayishimiye is a former army general who was handpicked by the ruling CNDD-FDD to replace President Pierre Nkurunziza, who has been in power since 2005 and whose final years in office have been wracked with turmoil.

Burundi’s ruling party candidate wins presidential election with 68 percent of the vote

Burundi's ruling party candidate Evariste Ndayishimiye was on Monday declared the winner of the country's presidential election, which the opposition has said was flawed.

Burundi declares Ndayishimiye victor of bitter presidential election

Evariste Ndayishimiye is set to inherit a deeply isolated country, under sanctions and cut off by foreign donors, its economy and national psyche damaged by the years of political violence and rights violations

52-year-old Ndayishimiye becomes Burundi new president

Burundi's ruling party candidate Evariste Ndayishimiye was on Monday declared the winner of the country's presidential election.

Burundi expected to announce Ndayishimiye next president

Burundi's election commission is expected Monday to declare Evariste Ndayishimiye the country's next president, with all signs showing the ruling party's candidate on track for victory following last week's poll.

Burundi expected to announce Ndayishimiye next president

Burundi's election commission is expected Monday to declare Evariste Ndayishimiye the country's next president, with all signs

Burundi expected to announce Ndayishimiye next president

Bujumbura, Burundi | AFP | Burundi’s election commission is expected Monday to declare Evariste Ndayishimiye the country’s next president, with all signs showing the ruling party’s candidate on track for victory following last week’s poll. The National Independent Electoral Commission will unveil the outcome of the presidential and legislative races at 1200 GMT. Local government results …

Burundi declares Ndayishimiye victor of bitter presidential election

Burundi's ruling party candidate Evariste Ndayishimiye was on Monday declared the winner of the country's presidential election, but the opposition vowed to contest the results of the

Front runner: Evariste Ndayishimiye of the ruling CNDD-FDD, pictured at the party's final campaign rally on May 16

Burundi's election commission is expected Monday to declare Evariste Ndayishimiye the country's next president, with all signs showing the ruling party's candidate on track for victory following last week's poll. The National Independent Electoral Commission will unveil the outcome of

Burundi election commission says Ndayishimiye new president

Burundi's election commission declared the governing party's candidate, Evariste Ndayishimiye, the winner of the country's presidential election amid accusations of rigging by the leading opposition challenger.

Republicans sue California Gov. Newsom over his executive order to allow mail-in voting for the November election

The Republican Party is suing California Gov. Gavin Newsom over his May 8 executive order to allow every registered California voter to submit a ballot by mail for the upcoming presidential election.

Republicans sue California Gov. Newsom over his executive order to allow mail-in voting for the November election

The Republican Party is suing California Gov. Gavin Newsom over his decision to allow every registered California voter to submit a ballot by mail for the upcoming presidential election.

Republicans sue California Gov. Newsom over his executive order to allow mail-in voting for the November election

In a lawsuit filed on Sunday, Republican groups called Newsom's executive order to allow mail-in voting a "brazen power grab."

Republicans sue California Gov. Newsom over his executive order to allow mail-in voting for the November election

In a lawsuit filed on Sunday, Republican groups called Newsom's executive order to allow mail-in voting a "brazen power grab."

Republicans sue California Gov. Newsom over his executive order to allow mail-in voting for the November election, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - In a lawsuit filed on Sunday, Republican groups called Newsom's executive order to allow mail-in voting a "brazen power grab.". Read more at businessinsider.sg

Republicans sue California governor over vote-by-mail order

RNC Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel said Democrats are using "this pandemic as a ploy to implement their partisan election agenda ..."

CA Secretary of State: We Won't Let Virus Be 'Exploited' for Voter Suppression

California Secretary of State Alex Padilla (D) responded to Republicans suing the state to block Gov. Gavin Newsom's vote-by-mail order.

'Illegal election power grab': GOP sues Gavin Newsom over vote-by-mail executive order

Republicans are taking California to court over Gov. Gavin Newsom's plan for his state to conduct November's election entirely by mail over coronavirus fears.

GOP sues California over Newsom's vote-by-mail order

The Republican Party is suing California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) over his order to send every registered voter in the state a ballot by mail for the November elections.

Republicans sue to block California from voting by mail in November

May 25 (UPI) -- Several Republican groups have filed a lawsuit against California Gov. Gavin Newsom's executive order to allow Californians to vote by mail in the November presidential election due to the coronavirus pandemic.

GOP groups sue California Gov. Newsom over vote-by-mail order for November 2020 election

Republican groups are suing over California's plan to send mail-in ballots to every voter in the state for the November 2020 election.

California Republicans sue to block Gov. Gavin Newsom’s vote-by-mail order

The Republican National Committee, National Republican Congressional Committee and California Republican Party sued Gov. Gavin Newsom and the state’s Secretary of State Alex Padilla on Sunday,

GOP Sues California Over Governor Newsom’s Mail-in Ballot Order Ripped as 'Brazen Power Grab'

California Governor Gavin Newsom issued an executive order on 8 May to send in ballots by mail to all registered voters ahead of the November presidential polls, so as...

Crashed PIA plane's pilot ignored 3 warnings to lower altitude

The pilot of the Pakistan International Airlines (PIA)'s crashed plane ignored three warnings from the air traffic controllers about the aircraft's altitude and speed before the landing, saying he was satisfied and would handle the situation, according to a report on Monday. The national flag

Crashed Pakistan plane’s pilot ignored 3 warnings to lower altitude: Report

The report said that the plane had enough fuel to fly for two hours and 34 minutes, while its total flying time was recorded at one hour and 33 minutes.

Crashed PIA plane's pilot ignored 3 warnings to lower altitude: Report

The pilot of the Pakistan International Airlines (PIA)'s crashed plane ignored three warnings from the air traffic controllers about the aircraft's

Crashed Pakistan plane's pilot ignored 3 warnings to lower altitude: Report

Crashed Pakistan plane's pilot ignored three warnings from the air traffic controllers about the aircraft's altitude.Instead of lowering the altitude, the pilot responded by saying that he was satisfied

Crashed PIA plane's pilot ignored 3 warnings to lower altitude: Report

The pilot of the Pakistan International Airlines (PIA)'s crashed plane ignored three warnings from the air traffic controllers about the aircraft's altitude and speed before the landing, saying he

Pakistan plane crash: Crashed PIA plane’s pilot ignored 3 warnings to lower altitude, says report

The probe team, headed by Air Commodore Muhammad Usman Ghani, President of the Aircraft Accident and Investigation Board, is expected to submit a full report in about three months.

Crashed PIA plane's pilot ignored 3 warnings to lower altitude: Report

Pakistan News: KARACHI: The pilot of the crashed Pakistan International Airlines plane ignored three warnings from the air traffic controllers about the aircraft's a.

Report reveals Pak pilot ignored three altitude warnings before crashing

PTI Karachi The pilot of the Pakistan International Airlines (PIA)’s crashed plane ignored three warnings from the air traffic controllers about the air

Crashed PIA plane's pilot ignored 3 warnings to lower altitude: Report

The Airbus A-320 aircraft from Lahore to Karachi was 15 nautical miles from the Jinnah International Airport in Karachi, flying at an altitude of 10,000 feet above the ground instead of 7,000 when the Air Traffic Control (ATC) issued its first warning to lower the plane's altitude, Geo News quoted an ATC report as sayi

Crashed PIA plane's pilot ignored 3 warnings to lower altitude: Report

The Airbus A-320 from Lahore to Karachi was 15 nautical miles from the Jinnah International Airport, flying at an altitude of 10,000 feet above the ground instead of 7,000 when the Air Traffic Control (ATC) issued its first warning to lower the plane's altitude, Geo News quoted an ATC report as saying.

PIA crash: Crashed Pakistan plane's pilot ignored 3 warnings to lower altitude

The claim is being made based on an ATC report seen by Geo News

Pilot of PIA flight ignored 3 warnings to lower altitude before Pakistan crash: Report

Pakistani investigators are trying to find out if the PIA crash is attributable to a pilot error or a technical glitch.

Crashed Pakistan plane's pilot ignored 3 warnings: Report

Crashed Pakistan plane's pilot ignored 3 warnings: Report

Crashed Pak plane's pilot ignored 3 warnings to lower altitude: Report

Crashed Pak plane's pilot ignored 3 warnings to lower altitude: Report. Instead of lowering the altitude, the pilot responded by saying that he was satisfied. When only 10 nautical miles were left till the airport, the plane was at an altitude of 7,000 feet instead of 3,000 feet, it said. The ATC issued a second warning to the pilot to lower the plane's altitude. However, the pilot responded again by stating that he was satisfied and would handle the situation, saying he was ready for landing, the report said.

Pakistan plane crash: Probe raises new questions

The investigators were trying to establish why the pilots not once informed the ATC of any emergency, malfunction, engine failure or fire despite the visible problems the aircraft was facing, the report said, adding that it is rare to have so many technical problems at the same time. The ATC's conduct is also being probed.

Pak plane crash: Pilot ignored warning about flight height from air traffic

The A320 Airbus was carrying 91 passengers and eight crew members from Lahore to Karachi on PK 8303 when it crashed in a residential area near Karachi Airport

SC allows Air India to fly with middle seats filled for 10 days

SC allows Air India to fly with middle seats filled for 10 days. The SC observed that the government should be more worried about the health of citizens rather than the health of commercial airlines.

SC allows Air India to operate flights with middle seats filled for next ten days

A bench headed by Chief Justice S A Bobde conducted an urgent hearing on Eid holiday through video conferencing to hear the appeals

SC allows Air India to fly for ten days with middle seats filled in scheduled aircraft

A bench headed by Chief Justice S A Bobde conducted an urgent hearing on Eid holiday through video conferencing to hear the appeals of the Central government and Air India.

SC allows Air India to fly for ten days with middle seats filled in scheduled aircraft

The high court had on May 22 sought response from Air India and the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on a petition of an AI pilot claiming that the airline was not following safety measures for COVID-19 while bringing back Indians stranded abroad.

SC allows Air India to operate flights with middle seats filled for next ten days

A bench headed by Chief Justice S A Bobde conducted an urgent hearing on Eid holiday through video conferencing to hear the appeals

SC allows AIto fly for ten days with middle seats filled in scheduled aircraft   

The Supreme Court on Monday allowed the Centre and national carrier Air India to keep operating its scheduled flights with the middle

Centre should worry about citizens’ health, instead of airlines: SC

The Supreme Court on Monday said there cannot be two norms -- six feet social distance outside and shoulder to shoulder travel on flights.

Worry about citizens, not airlines: SC pulls up govt on middle seat bookings

The Supreme Court has pulled up DGCA India and Air India for allotting middle seats in international flights. It has said that the government should be worried more about health of citizens than the health of the airlines.

Air India allowed to operate non-scheduled foreign flights with middle-seat booking

Bombay High Court had directed to keep these seats vacant on international flights

SC allows AI to run int'l flights with middle seats filled for 10 days

The top court said that after June 6, Air India will operate its non-scheduled flights in accordance with the interim order to be passed by the Bombay High Court

SC allows Air India to operate flights till June 6 with middle seats filled to fly stranded Indians

India Business News: The Supreme Court on Monday allowed Air India to keep the middle seats occupied while operating its non-scheduled flights to bring back Indians stran

Do not take bookings for middle seat after June 6, Supreme Court tells Air India

The Supreme Court on Monday allowed Air India to continue operating its non-scheduled flights with their middle seats filled till June 6.

Supreme Court allows Air India to fly with middle seats occupied till June 6

The top court was hearing pleas by the Centre and Air India against a Bombay High Court order pertaining to circulars on the middle seats in flights issued by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation.

SC allows Air India to operate non-scheduled foreign flights with middle seats booking for 10 days

The Supreme Court on Monday, while hearing an urgent plea against Bombay High Court's order to keep middle seats vacant in international flights in compliance with social distancing norms.

SC allows Air India to operate repatriation flights without leaving middle seat empty for 10 days

The top court’s order came on a petition filed by the Centre and Air India against a Bombay High Court order to keep middle seats on planes vacant.

Air India can assign middle seats on rescue flights for now: Supreme Court

“After June 6, it must operate in compliance with any interim orders passed by the High Court”.

Coronavirus Lockdown: Middle Seats Must Be Kept Empty On Flights For Stranded Indians: Supreme Court

Air India can operate flights with middle seats occupied only for the next 10 days, the court said. New Delhi: … Coronavirus Lockdown: Middle Seats Must Be Kept Empty On Flights For Stranded Indians: Supreme Court Read More »

Japan set to lift coronavirus emergency as cases slow

Compared to hard-hit areas in Europe, the United States, Russia and Brazil, Japan has been spared the worst of the pandemic, with 16,581 cases in total and 830 deaths.

Japan set to lift coronavirus emergency as cases slow

Japan was poised to lift its nationwide state of emergency over the coronavirus on Monday, gradually reopening the world's third-biggest economy

Japan set to lift coronavirus emergency as cases slow

Japan was poised to lift its nationwide state of emergency over the coronavirus on Monday, gradually reopening the world's third-biggest economy after new cases slowed to a crawl.

Japan set to lift coronavirus emergency as cases slow

Rest of World News: Japan was poised to lift its nationwide state of emergency over the coronavirus on Monday, gradually reopening the world's third-biggest economy after

Japan set to lift coronavirus emergency as cases slow down

The country has been spared the worst of the pandemic.

Japan to lift Covid-19 emergency

The country has been spared the worst of the pandemic.

Japan set to lift coronavirus emergency as cases slow

Japan was poised to lift its nationwide state of emergency over the coronavirus on Monday, gradually reopening the world's third-biggest economy after new cases slowed to a crawl. Compared to

Japan lifts COVID-19 emergency but urges caution

Japan was poised to lift its nationwide state of emergency over the coronavirus on Monday, gradually reopening the world's third-biggest economy ...

There were fears packed Tokyo could become a hotbed for the virus

Japan was poised to lift its nationwide state of emergency over the coronavirus on Monday, gradually reopening the world's third-biggest economy after new cases slowed to a crawl. Compared with hard-hit areas in Europe, the United States, Russia and Brazil, Japan has been spared the worst of the

Japan lifts coronavirus emergency but urges caution

Compared with hard-hit areas in Europe, the United States, Russia and Brazil, Japan has been spared the worst of the pandemic, with 16,581 infections and 830 deaths

Japan lifts state of emergency for Tokyo, 4 other prefectures

Japan lifted a nationwide state of emergency over the coronavirus on Monday, gradually reopening the world's third-largest economy as government officials warned caution was still necessary to prevent another wave. "We had very stringent criteria for lifting the state of emergency. We have judged that we have met this," Prime…

New Zealand PM carries on with TV interview during quake

Rest of World News: New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern barely skipped a beat when an earthquake struck during a live television interview Monday morning. She inter

New Zealand leader continues TV interview during earthquake

Jacinda Ardern was conducting a live television interview when the 5.6 magnitude quake struck.

New Zealand leader continues TV interview during earthquake

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern barely skipped a beat when an earthquake struck during a live television interview on Monday morning.

New Zealand leader continues TV interview during earthquake

Jacinda Ardern was conducting a live television interview when the 5.6 magnitude quake struck.

New Zealand leader carries on with TV interview during quake

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern barely skipped a beat when an earthquake struck during a live television interview.

New Zealand leader carries on with TV interview during quake

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern barely skipped a beat when an earthquake struck during a live television interview.

Unmoved by earthquake, New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern carries on with TV interview

Jacinda Ardern interrupted Newshub host Ryan Bridge to tell him what was happening at the parliament complex in the capital, Wellington.

New Zealand leader carries on with TV interview during quake

WELLINGTON, New Zealand - New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern barely skipped a beat when an earthquake struck during a live television interview Monda

New Zealand leader carries on with TV interview during quake

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern barely skipped a beat when an earthquake struck during a live television interview.

‘Things moving behind me’: New Zealand PM continues TV interview as quake strikes

Monday’s magnitude 5.6 quake struck in the ocean about 100 kilometers (62 miles) northeast of Wellington, according to the US Geological Survey.

New Zealand Prime Minister continues interview during 5.8 magnitude earthquake

An earthquake that hit New Zealand on Monday physically shook Prime Minister Jacinda Adern during a live television interview.

New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern keeps cool as earthquake strikes during TV interview

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern was largely unphased when an earthquake struck during a live TV interview Monday morning. “We’re just having a bit of an earthquake here, Ryan,” Ardern

Durham Police examining more Dominic Cummings complaints

The force said today that they received further information and complaints from the public and they are reviewing and examining the new information.

Durham Police examine more Dominic Cummings complaints

The force said they received further information from the public on Monday.

Police must establish whether Cummings potentially broke law, commissioner says

The acting Durham police, crime and victims commissioner said there was a ‘plethora’ of additional information which deserved examination.

Boris Johnson faces sustained pressure to sack Dominic Cummings

It comes amid warnings that the Prime Minister’s chief adviser’s actions have ‘undermined’ efforts to fight coronavirus.

Police must establish whether Cummings potentially broke law, commissioner says

The acting Durham police, crime and victims commissioner said there was a ‘plethora’ of additional information which deserved examination.

Dominic Cummings to make public statement amid calls to face sack

The aide travelled to County Durham in March to self-isolate with his family.

Durham Police examine more Dominic Cummings complaints

The force said they received further information from the public on Monday.

Dominic Cummings to make public statement amid calls to face sack

The aide travelled to County Durham in March to self-isolate with his family.

Cummings ‘made a mockery’ of police lockdown enforcement

Police and crime commissioner Martin Surl said the adviser’s actions will make it much harder to enforce restrictions.

Boris Johnson faces sustained pressure to sack Dominic Cummings

It comes amid warnings that the Prime Minister’s chief adviser’s actions have ‘undermined’ efforts to fight coronavirus.

Cummings ‘made a mockery’ of police lockdown enforcement

Police and crime commissioner Martin Surl said the adviser’s actions will make it much harder to enforce restrictions.

Cummings ‘made a mockery’ of police lockdown enforcement, says UK police commissioner

Police and crime commissioner Martin Surl said the adviser’s actions will make it much harder to enforce restrictions.

'He’s not above anybody' - Mother and son protest outside Dominic Cummings' home

It comes amid warnings that the British Prime Minister’s chief adviser’s actions have ‘undermined’ efforts to fight coronavirus.

Dominic Cummings 'does not regret' lockdown travel as he addresses nation

Several Conservative backbenchers have joined calls from opposition parties for Mr Cummings to quit or be sacked

Police asked to investigate Dominic Cummings over coronavirus lockdown trip

Durham Police has been asked to "establish the facts concerning any potential breach of the law" surrounding Dominic Cummings' visit to the county.

BREAKING Durham Police formally asked to investigate whether Dominic Cummings broke the law

Officers have been asked by the region's Police Commissioner to look into new allegations about the PM's top aide - including a sighting of him at Barnard Castle, 30 miles from where he was staying

Police formally requested to investigate Dominic Cummings over #CumGate

Durham Constabulary have been asked to 'establish the facts' about Mr Cummings' movements.

China warns US of countermeasures over Hong Kong trading threats

Beijing has warned US that it will take "every necessary measure" to protect its interests after a top White House advisor warned that Washington might revoke Hong Kong's special trading privileges

China warns US of countermeasures over Hong Kong trading threats

BEIJING, May 25 — Beijing has warned the US that it will take “every necessary measure” to protect its interests after a top White House advisor warned that Washington might revoke Hong Kong’s special trading privileges if China enacts a tough new security law. China plans to impose...

China warns US of countermeasures over Hong Kong trading threats

Beijing has warned the US that it will take "every necessary measure" to protect its interests after a top White House advisor warned that Washington might revoke Hong Kong's special trading privileges if China enacts a tough new security law. China plans to impose legislation on the semi-autonomous

China warns US of countermeasures over Hong Kong trading threats

Beijing has warned the US that it will take "every necessary measure" to protect its interests after a top White House advisor warned

China warns US of countermeasures over Hong Kong trading threats

US national security advisor Robert O'Brien warned Sunday that the new law could cost the city the preferential trading status it enjoys with the United States, the world's largest economy.

'A tragedy': Top aide warns US may revoke Hong Kong privileges over China-led national security law | Hong Kong Free Press HKFP

A top White House aide renewed a warning on Sunday that the US might revoke Hong Kong’s special trading privileges if China enacts a tough new security law covering the territory. The warning from national security advisor Robert O’Brien came amid soaring tensions between Washington and Beijing, and only hours after China’s foreign minister Wang Yi […]

US aide renews warning on China's proposed law for Hong Kong

A top White House aide renewed a warning on Sunday that the US might revoke Hong Kong's special trading privileges if China enacts a tough new ...

Record 6,977 new COVID-19 cases in India in last 24 hours; death toll climbs to 4,021

India registered biggest single day spike of COVID-19 cases for the fourth consecutive day on Monday with 6,977 new infections, reported in the last 24 hours, taking the country's tally to 1,38,845, while the death toll rose to 4,021, according to the Union Health Ministry. A total 154 deaths were

1,38,845 coronavirus cases, 4021 deaths; highest-ever spike of 6,977 cases

The number of active Covid-19 cases climbed to 77,103 while 57,720 people have recovered and one patient has migrated

Record 6,977 new COVID-19 cases in India in last 24 hours; death toll climbs to 4,021

India registered biggest single day spike of COVID-19 cases for the fourth consecutive day on Monday with 6,977 new infections, reported in the last 24

Covid-19 update: India registers another big spike in cases with 6,977 new infections

However, the number of active Covid-19 cases is 77,103, while 57,720 people have recovered from the virus, the Union Health Ministry said

1,38,845 coronavirus cases, 4021 deaths; highest-ever spike of 6,977 cases

The number of active Covid-19 cases climbed to 77,103 while 57,720 people have recovered and one patient has migrated

India registers biggest single day spike of 6,977 COVID-19 cases

India registers biggest single day spike of 6,977 COVID-19 cases. Total tally rises to 1,38,845; death toll climbs to 4,021

India sees biggest spike in COVID-19 with 6,977 cases

India registered biggest single day spike of COVID-19 cases for the fourth consecutive day on Monday with 6,977 new infections

Coronavirus updates: Record 6,977 new cases in India in last 24 hours, tally now 1,38,845

Death toll climbs to 4,021; PPEs, masks procurement ramped up

Covid-19: Recovery rate improves to 41.57%, says govt

A total of 57,720 people have been cured so far in India, says Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

Record 6,767 new COVID cases in India in last 24 hours; death toll 3,867

Infection count now stands at 1,31,868; active cases 73,560 New Delhi, May 24 COVID-19 cases in India saw the biggest spike for the third consecutive day on Sunday with 6,767 new infections reported in the last 24 hours, taking the nationwide tally to 1,31,868, while the death toll due to the disease rose to 3,867 […]

New Zealand's PM Ardern stays cool as earthquake strikes during live interview

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern was unflustered by an earthquake that struck the capital Wellington

New Zealand's Ardern stays cool as earthquake strikes during live interview

WELLINGTON — New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern was unflustered by an earthquake that struck the capital Wellington on Monday while she was doing a live TV interview, and calmly continued with the program.

New Zealand's Ardern stays cool as earthquake strikes during live interview

Wellington: New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern was unflustered by an earthquake that struck the capital Wellington on Monday while she was doing a live TV interview, and calmly continued with the programme.

New Zealand's Ardern stays cool as earthquake strikes during live interview

WELLINGTON — New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern was undaunted by an earthquake that struck the capital Wellington on Monday while she was doing a live TV interview, and calmly continued with the program.

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern unruffled as earthquake hits mid-interview

WELLINGTON:  An earthquake struck near New Zealand's capital on Monday (May 25) morning, shaking many residents including Prime Minister Jacinda ...

Jacinda Ardern's Live TV Interview Interrupted By Earthquake: ‘Quite A Decent Shake Here’

'I’m not under any hanging lights and I look like I am in a structurally strong place.'

‘Quite a decent shake’: quake interrupts Jacinda Ardern’s TV interview

A sizable earthquake struck New Zealand on Monday, shaking Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern during a live television interview, but failing to cause major damage or disrupt Ardern’s calm demeanour.

Jacinda Ardern calmly continues interview during earthquake in New Zealand

An earthquake that struck near the New Zealand capital city of Wellington while Prime Minister Ja...

WATCH: New Zealand PM's epic reaction while earthquake strikes during her live interview

The capital city and its nearby areas were shaken up by a 5.8 magnitude earthquake while Ardern's live interview was underway.

'Quite a Decent Shake' : Earthquake interrupts New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern's TV interview

The prime minister was speaking to a morning news program from Parliament in Wellington

Jacinda Ardern keeps her cool as earthquake hits New Zealand during live interview

The 5.8 magnitude quake hit Wellington as New Zealand's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern was in the middle of a live broadcast. She calmly continued with the interview as the camera and other things shook around her.

US prohibits travel from Brazil for foreigners

The US said it was prohibiting most non-US citizens from travelling to the country if they had been in Brazil in the last two weeks, two days after Brazil became the country with the second highest number of coronavirus cases in the world.

White House limits travel to U.S. from Brazil due to coronavirus

Brazil has surpassed Russia to become the world No. 2 hot spot for coronavirus cases, second only to the United States

White House limits travel to US from Brazil due to coronavirus

WASHINGTON, DC: The White House on Sunday (May 24) said it was prohibiting most non-US citizens from travelling to the United States if they had ...

U.S. limits travel from Brazil amid worsening coronavirus outbreak

WASHINGTON/BRASILIA (Reuters) - The White House on Sunday said it was restricting travel from Brazil to the United States, two days after the South American nation became the world’s No. 2 hotspot for coronavirus cases.

Brazil, World No. 2 COVID-19 Hotspot, Suffers 653 New Deaths

Brazil, the world’s No.

Brazil, World No. 2 COVID-19 Hotspot, Suffers 653 New Deaths

Brazil, the world’s No.

US curbs travel from Brazil amid deepening coronavirus outbreak

The White House has announced a ban on travel to the United States from Brazil due to the spread of coronavirus in Latin America's hardest-hit country.

US may ban travellers from Brazil on Sunday over COVID-19 outbreak

WASHINGTON: The United States is likely to impose travel restrictions on Brazil on Sunday (May 24), a top White House official said after the ...

Japan set to end Tokyo’s state of emergency

The measure has been in place in the city since April 7.

Japan set to end Tokyo’s state of emergency

Experts on a special government panel have approved a plan to remove a coronavirus state of emergency from Tokyo and four other remaining prefectures.

Japan set to end Tokyo’s state of emergency

Japan is set to remove a coronavirus state of emergency from Tokyo and four other prefectures on Monday, allowing businesses to gradually resume.

Japan set to end Tokyo’s state of emergency

The measure has been in place in the city since April 7.

Japan set to end Tokyo’s state of emergency

The measure has been in place in the city since April 7.

Japan set to end Tokyo’s state of emergency

Japan is set to remove a coronavirus state of emergency from Tokyo and four other prefectures on Monday, allowing businesses to gradually resume.Economy Minister Yasutoshi Nishimura, at a special task force meeting, asked experts on a government-commissioned panel to evaluate a plan to lift the measure.“It appears the measure is no longer needed in all of the prefectures,” Mr Nishimura said.The experts are expected to approve the plan at the meeting, paving the way for an official announcement by Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.

Japan lifts coronavirus emergency in all remaining areas

The prime minister of Japan has lifted a coronavirus state of emergency in Tokyo and the remaining areas of the country, ending the restrictions nationwide as businesses begin to reopen.

Japan lifts coronavirus emergency in all remaining areas

The prime minister of Japan has lifted a coronavirus state of emergency in Tokyo and the remaining areas of the country, ending the restrictions nationwide as businesses begin to reopen.

Japan lifts coronavirus emergency in all remaining areas

The prime minister of Japan has lifted a coronavirus state of emergency in Tokyo and the remaining areas of the country, ending the restrictions nationwide as businesses begin to reopen.

Japan is set to end their current state of emergency in Tokyo

Reports have been circulating that Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is set to remove the current state of emergency in Tokyo and 4 other prefectures...

Trump bars travel from Brazil, a new pandemic hotspot: White House

Non-Americans who have been in Brazil in the 14-day period prior to when they seek admittance to the US cannot come to America, said White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany. Trade is not affected by the new rule.

Trump bars travel from Brazil, a new pandemic hotspot

Non-Americans who have been in Brazil in the 14-day period prior to when they seek admittance to the US cannot come to America, said White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany. Trade is not affected by the new rule.

Trump bars travel from Brazil, a new Covid-19 hotspot: White House

US News: Non-Americans who have been in Brazil in the 14-day period prior to when they seek admittance to the US cannot come to America, said White House press

COVID-19: Trump bars travel from Brazil

President Donald Trump on Sunday suspended travel from Brazil, which has emerged as a major new hotspot in the coronavirus pandemic, the White House said. Non-Americans who have been in Brazil i...

Trump suspends travel from Brazil

Brazil now has the second-biggest caseload in the world.

Donald Trump Bars Travel From Brazil, A New Pandemic Hotspot

President Donald Trump on Sunday suspended travel from Brazil, which has emerged as a major new hotspot in the coronavirus pandemic, the White House said.

Covid-19 wrap | Trump bars travel from Brazil, Japan to lift nationwide state of emergency

Here are the latest developments in the coronavirus crisis.

President Trump bans travel from Brazil, new COVID-19 hotspot: White House

The South-American nation has registered more than 22,000 deaths from the virus so far.

Afghan ceasefire holds as prisoner release expected

A surprise Taliban ceasefire appeared Monday to be holding for a second day, as authorities planned to release up to 2,000 insurgents held by security forces.

Afghan ceasefire holds as prisoner release expected

A surprise Taliban ceasefire appeared Monday to be holding for a second day, as authorities planned to release up to 2,000 insurgents held by security forces.

Afghan ceasefire holds as prisoner release expected

Taliban made the three-day truce offer that started Sunday to mark the Eid al-Fitr holiday

Afghan president to free up to 2,000 Taliban prisoners after ceasefire offer

KABUL, May 25 — Afghan President Ashraf Ghani began a process yesterday to release up to 2,000 Taliban prisoners as a goodwill gesture after the insurgents proposed a surprise ceasefire during the Eid holiday. The ceasefire appeared to hold as there were no reports of fighting between the...

Afghan president pledges to release up to 2,000 Taliban prisoners

Afghan President Ashraf Ghani has started the process to release up to 2,000 Taliban prisoners as a "goodwill gesture", his spokesperson said, in a move that came after the government welcomed the armed group's surprise announcement of a three-day ceasefire during the Eid al-Fitr holiday.

Taliban Prisoners Freed As Afghan Truce Holds For Second Day

Afghan authorities say they have released 100 Taliban prisoners as part of the government's response to a three-day cease-fire the militants called to mark the end of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, the Eid al-Fitr holiday.

Trump honours fallen

President Donald Trump honoured America’s fallen service members on Monday as he commemorated Memorial Day in back-to-back appearances in the midst of the pandemic.

Trump honours fallen soldiers on Memorial Day

The US president spoke at Fort McHenry in Baltimore after an earlier appearance at Arlington National Cemetery.

Trump honours fallen soldiers on Memorial Day

The US president spoke at Fort McHenry in Baltimore after an earlier appearance at Arlington National Cemetery.

Trump honors fallen soldiers on Memorial Day in twin events | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

BALTIMORE >> President Donald Trump honored America’s fallen service members today as he commemorated Memorial Day in back-to-back appearances in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic.

Trump honours fallen soldiers on Memorial Day

The US president spoke at Fort McHenry in Baltimore after an earlier appearance at Arlington National Cemetery.

Trump doubles up with Maryland, Virginia Memorial Day events

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump booked back-to-back Memorial Day appearances despite the coronavirus pandemic, at Arlington National Cemetery and at a historic fort in Baltimore. Trump recently called Baltimore a “rat and rodent infested mess” and its mayor has suggested Trump stay home.

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

U.S. President Donald Trump honoured America's war dead Monday in back-to-back Memorial Day appearances coloured by an epic struggle off the battlefield, against the coronavirus.

Confusion, jitters as Indian domestic flights resume

Domestic flights resumed in India on Monday even as coronavirus cases surge, while confusion about quarantine rules prompted jitters among passengers and the cancellation of dozens of planes.

Confusion, jitters as domestic flights in India resume

Domestic flights resumed in India on Monday even as coronavirus cases surge, while confusion about quarantine rules prompted jitters among ...

Confusion, jitters as Indian domestic flights resume

Airlines in India scrap dozens of flights and hundreds of passengers cancel their bookings on Monday, May 25, amid confusion over quarantine rules

Confusion, jitters as Indian domestic flights resume

Domestic flights resumed in India on Monday even as coronavirus cases surge, while confusion about quarantine rules prompted jitters among passengers

Confusion, jitters as Indian domestic flights resume

New Delhi: Domestic flights resumed in India on Monday even as coronavirus cases surge, while confusion about quarantine rules prompted jitters among passengers and the cancellation of dozens of planes.

"Idea Of Flying Really Scary": Jitters As Domestic Flights Resume

Domestic flights resumed in the country on Monday even as coronavirus cases surge, while confusion about quarantine rules prompted jitters among passengers and the cancellation of dozens of planes.

At New Delhi airport, hundreds of people anxious to get home but apprehensive about the risks queued from before dawn

Domestic flights resumed in India on Monday even as coronavirus cases surge, while confusion about quarantine rules prompted jitters among passengers and the cancellation of dozens of planes. India had halted all flights within the country, and departing and leaving for abroad, in late March as it sought

China's aggressive push for Hong Kong national security laws could lead to US sanctions, White House official says

The White House national security adviser, Robert O'Brien, said China's actions indicated the country was "going to basically take over Hong Kong."

China’s aggressive push for Hong Kong national security laws could lead to US sanctions, White House official says

The White House national security adviser, Robert O’Brien, on Sunday said China’s aggressive move to force national security laws on Hong Kong might result in US sanctions.

China's aggressive push for Hong Kong national security laws could lead to US sanctions, White House official says

The White House national security adviser, Robert O'Brien, said China's actions indicated the country was "going to basically take over Hong Kong."

China's aggressive push for Hong Kong national security laws could lead to US sanctions, White House official says, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - The White House national security adviser, Robert O'Brien, said China's actions indicated the country was "going to basically take over Hong Kong.". Read more at businessinsider.sg

China's aggressive push for Hong Kong national security laws could lead to US sanctions, White House says

White House national security adviser Robert O'Brien said on Sunday that China's aggressive move to force national security laws on Hong Kong may result in US sanctions.

US says China's HK national security law could lead to sanctions

China's proposed national security legislation for Hong Kong could lead to US sanctions and threaten the city's status as a financial hub, the White House has said.

'No Eid in our home': Families of PIA plane crash victims continue to mourn

There were two survivors from onboard the aircraft, while no fatalities were reported on the ground

'No Eid in our home': Pakistani families mourn crash victims

KARACHI/ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - As Fazal Rahmaan, 80 and his wife, Wahida Rahmaan, 74, boarded a plane in the Pakistani city of Lahore on Friday, their family’s biggest fear was that they might get catch the coronavirus on their way to spend the holiday in Karachi.

'No Eid in our home': Pakistani families mourn crash victims

As Fazal Rahmaan, 80 and his wife, Wahida Rahmaan, 74, boarded a plane in the Pakistani city of Lahore on Friday, their family's biggest fear was ...

'No Eid in our home': Pakistani families mourn plane crash victims

As Fazal Rahmaan, 80 and his wife, Wahida Rahmaan, 74, boarded a plane in the Pakistani city of Lahore on Friday, their family's biggest fear was that they might get catch the coronavirus on their

‘No Eid in our home’: Pakistani families mourn crash victims

The couple was among the 97 people killed when an Airbus A320, operated by Pakistan International Airlines, crashed into a Karachi neighbourhood - Pakistan’s worst air disaster since 2012.

Pakistan Families Mourn PIA Plane Crash Victims

97 people were killed when an Airbus A320, operated by PIA, crashed into a Karachi neighbourhood Karachi/Islamabad: As Fazal Rahmaan, … Pakistan Families Mourn PIA Plane Crash Victims Read More »

'No Eid in our home': Pakistani families mourn crash victims

Pakistan News: KARACHI/ISLAMABAD: As Fazal Rahmaan, 80 and his wife, Wahida Rahmaan, 74, boarded a plane in the Pakistani city of Lahore on Friday, their family's bi.

Pakistani families mourn plane crash victims, no Aidilfitri celebration

KARACHI, May 25 — As Fazal Rahmaan, 80 and his wife, Wahida Rahmaan, 74, boarded a plane in the Pakistani city of Lahore on Friday, their family's biggest fear was that they might get catch the coronavirus on their way to spend the holiday in Karachi. Instead the couple, who had been married for...

Alligator rumored to have been Hitler’s dies in Moscow

An alligator that many people believe once belonged to Adolf Hitler has died in the Moscow Zoo.

Alligator rumored to have been Hitler’s dies in Moscow

MOSCOW (AP) — An alligator that many people believe once belonged to Adolf Hitler has died in the Moscow Zoo. The zoo said the alligator,...

Alligator rumored to have been Hitler's dies in Moscow

An alligator rumored to have once belonged to Adolf Hitler has died in the Moscow Zoo. The animal was 84 years old.

Alligator rumored to have been Hitler's dies in Moscow

An alligator rumored to have once belonged to Adolf Hitler has died in the Moscow Zoo. The animal was 84 years old.

Alligator rumored to have been Hitler's dies in Moscow

An alligator rumored to have once belonged to Adolf Hitler has died in the Moscow Zoo. The animal was 84 years old.

Alligator rumoured to have been Hitler’s dies in Moscow

Mad, Mad World News: An alligator that many believed to have once belonged to Adolf Hitler has died in the Moscow Zoo. The zoo said the alligator, named Saturn, was about

Alligator Who Survived Second World War Bombing Dies

The reptile, named Saturn, escaped Berlin Zoo in 1943 when it was bombed.

'Hitler's alligator' dies aged 84

Saturn passed away in Moscow Zoo on Friday.

Alligator who survived Berlin WWII bombing dies at 84

An alligator that many believe once belonged to Adolf Hitler has died in the Moscow Zoo

Afghan govt frees Taliban prisoners as truce holds for second day

Afghan authorities released 100 Taliban prisoners Monday as part of the government's response to a surprise, three-day ceasefire the insurgents called to mark the Eid al-Fitr festival.

Afghanistan frees first group of Taliban prisoners in response to ceasefire

Afghan authorities released 100 Taliban prisoners Monday as part of the government's response to a surprise, three-day ceasefire the insurgents called to mark the Eid al-Fitr festival.

Afghan govt frees Taliban prisoners as truce holds for second day

Presid­ent Ashraf Ghani said his admini­strati­on was also ready to hold peace talks with the Taliba­n

UK to reopen thousands of shops in easing of coronavirus lockdown, says Boris Johnson

KABUL: Afghan authorities released 100 Taliban prisoners Monday as part of the government's response to a surprise, three-day ceasefire the insurgents called to mark the Eid al-Fitr festival. The pause in fighting, only the second of its kind in Afghanistan's nearly 19-year-old war, appeared to be holding on day two after the government welcomed the truce by announcing plans

Afghan gov't frees Taliban prisoners as truce holds for 2nd day

President Ashraf Ghani says his administration is also ready to hold peace talks with the Taliban, seen as key to ending the war in the impoverished country

Taliban fighters wave on a bus after being released from prison in Bagram in a handout photograph released Afghanistan's National Security Council

Afghan authorities released 100 Taliban prisoners Monday as part of the government's response to a surprise, three-day ceasefire the insurgents called to mark the Eid al-Fitr festival. The pause in fighting, only the second of its kind in Afghanistan's nearly 19-year-old war, was for the most

New Zealand PM unruffled as quake hits mid-interview

The quake struck just off the coast before 8:00 am local time (20:00 Sunday GMT) at a depth of about 52 kilometres near Levin, about 90 kilometres north of Wellington, the US Geological Survey said.

New Zealand PM unruffled as quake hits mid-interview

A moderate 5.6-magnitude earthquake rattled New Zealand's North Island early Monday but failed to crack Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern's trademark composure as she conducted a live television interview.

New Zealand PM unruffled as quake hits mid-interview

The quake struck just off the coast before 8:00 am local time (2000 Sunday GMT) at a depth of about 52 kilometres (32 miles) near Levin, about 90 kilometres north of Wellington, the US Geological Survey said.

Jacinda Ardern 'stays cool' as earthquake hits amid live telecast

A moderate 5.6-magnitude earthquake rattled New Zealand's North Island early Monday

WATCH | New Zealand PM unruffled as quake hits mid-interview

A moderate 5.6-magnitude earthquake rattled New Zealand's North Island, but failed to crack Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern's trademark composure as she conducted a live television interview.

New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern unruffled as quake hits mid-interview

The quake struck just off the coast before 8:00 am local time (2000 Sunday GMT) at a depth of about 52 kilometres (32 miles) near Levin, about 90 kilometres north of Wellington, the US Geological Survey said.

New Zealand PM unruffled as quake hits mid-interview

A moderate 5.6-magnitude earthquake rattled New Zealand's North Island early Monday but failed to crack Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern's trademark composure as she conducted a live television interview. The quake struck just off the coast before 8:00 am local time (2000 Sunday GMT) at a depth

New Zealand PM unruffled as earthquake hits mid-interview

'Quite a decent shake here, if you see things moving behind me,' Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says, smiling

‘She is unshakable’: Twitterati in awe of New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern's calm amid earthquake

Japan to end Tokyo’s state of emergency, eyes fresh $930 billion stimulus

The world’s third-largest economy has escaped an explosive outbreak with some 17,000 infections and 825 deaths so far; however, the epidemic has tipped it into a recession and plunged Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s popularity to multi-year lows.

Japan to end Tokyo's state of emergency

TOKYO, May 25 — Japan will lift a state of emergency for Tokyo and remaining areas still facing restrictions today, while the Nikkei reported a plan for new stimulus worth almost US$1 trillion (RM4.36 trillion) to help companies ride out the coronavirus pandemic. Social distancing curbs were...

Japan ends state of emergency, eyes fresh $1.5trn stimulus

Japan's economy minister said the government had received approval from key advisers to remove the state of emergency for Tokyo and all remaining regions.

Japan to End Tokyo’s State of Emergency, Eyes Fresh $930 Billion Stimulus

A customer wearing a protective mask enters an internet cafe at night in the Shibuya district of Tokyo, Japan, on … Japan to End Tokyo’s State of Emergency, Eyes Fresh $930 Billion Stimulus Read More »

Japan lifts Tokyo's state of emergency, eyes fresh stimulus

TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe lifted a state of emergency for Tokyo and four remaining areas on Monday after the number of infections fell across the country, but warned that it could be reimposed if the virus started spreading again.

Japan lifts Tokyo’s state of emergency, eyes fresh stimulus

TOKYO, May 25 — Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said today that Japan will lift a state of emergency for Tokyo and four remaining areas later in the day but that it could be reimposed if the pace of infections picked up. Social distancing curbs were loosened for most of the country on May 14...

Shinzo Abe lifts Tokyo's state of emergency, eyes fresh economic stimulus

The move meant that the whole country would now have the social distancing curbs loosened, after an initial lifting of restrictions for most areas on May 14

Palestinian government ends coronavirus lockdown

The Palestinian government is ending its two-month coronavirus lockdown in the occupied West Bank, prime minister Mohammed Shtayyeh announced Monday after a steady decline in new cases. Shops and businesses will operate as normal from Tuesday, while government employees will return to work after the

Syria records 20 new coronavirus cases in largest single-day increase

RAMALLAH: The Palestinian government is ending its two-month coronavirus lockdown in the occupied West Bank, prime minister Mohammed Shtayyeh announced Monday after a steady decline in new cases. Shops and businesses will operate as normal from Tuesday, while government employees will return to work after the Eid holiday on Wednesday, Shtayyeh told a press conference. Mosques,

Palestinian government ends coronavirus lockdown

Prime Minister Mohammed Shtayyeh says returning to normal life requires caution, warning that an increase in cases could lead to restrictions being reinstated

COVID-19: Palestine ends two months lockdown

The Palestinian government is ending its two-month coronavirus lockdown in the occupied West Bank, prime minister Mohammed Shtayyeh announced Monday after a steady decline in new cases. ...

Palestinians easing coronavirus restrictions in West Bank

RAMALLAH — Mosques, churches and businesses in the occupied West Bank will reopen on Tuesday in an easing of coronavirus restrictions, Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh said on Monday.

Palestinians easing coronavirus restrictions in West Bank

RAMALLAH, West Bank (Reuters) - Mosques, churches and businesses in the occupied West Bank will reopen on Tuesday in an easing of coronavirus restrictions, Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh said on Monday.

PA easing coronavirus restrictions in occupied West Bank

The Palestinian Authority (PA) has announced an easing of coronavirus restrictions in the occupied West Bank following a steady drop in the number of new infections.

Palestinians easing coronavirus restrictions in West Bank

RAMALLAH, May 25 — Mosques, churches and businesses in the occupied West Bank will reopen tomorrow in an easing of coronavirus restrictions, Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh said today. The Palestinian Authority declared a health emergency in March and imposed lockdowns after the...

Dominic Cummings seeks to defend decision to visit Durham despite lockdown

Mr Cummings denied further reports which suggested he took a second trip to the North East on April 14.

Dominic Cummings seeks to defend decision to visit Durham despite lockdown

Mr Cummings denied further reports which suggested he took a second trip to the North East on April 14.

'I don’t regret what I did' - Dominic Cummings defends decision to visit Durham amid UK lockdown

Dominic Cummings has sought to defend his decision to drive to County Durham in the north of England despite the UK's coronavirus lockdown restrictions, saying he believes he behaved “reasonably” and does not regret his actions.

Dominic Cummings believes he behaved 'reasonably' when travelling during UK lockdown

Mr Cummings denied further reports which suggested he took a second trip to the North East on April 14.

Dominic Cummings reveals threats of violence to home after false claims he opposed lockdown in favour of herd immunity

DOMINIC Cummings has said he received threats of violence to his home after false claims he opposed lockdown in favour of herd immunity. The Prime Minister’s top aide made the revelation as he defe…

'Arguably this was a mistake': Cummings says he did not speak to Johnson before travelling to Durham with family

Last night, Boris Johnson defended his senior adviser over the 260-mile trip to Durham.

Gary Neville mocks Dominic Cummings over ‘uncomfortable’ lockdown statement

Former England and Manchester United defender Gary Neville has mocked Dominic Cummings for his performance during a press conference. Prime minister Boris Johnson’s special advisor has been accused

Cummings Hits Back at Media: If People Are Upset, It's Your Fault

Dominic Cummings has criticised the establishment media for making false reports about his lockdown while suffering from coronavirus.

Inquiry begins into deadly bushfires

Australia has begun the first hearings of a powerful inquiry into the causes of catastrophic bushfires that swept across the country, killing 33...

Australia begins wide-ranging enquiry into deadly bushfires

Australia on Monday began the first hearings of a powerful inquiry into the causes of catastrophic bushfires that swept across the country, ...

Australia begins wide-ranging enquiry into deadly bushfires

Fuelled by three years of drought, which experts have attributed to climate change, hundreds of fires, some massive in size, burned across Australia's east coast for months before finally being extinguished in February.

Australia begins wide-ranging enquiry into deadly bushfires

SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australia on Monday began the first hearings of a powerful inquiry into the causes of catastrophic bushfires that swept across the country, killing 33 people, destroying some 2,500 homes and razing an area the size of South Korea.

Australia begins wide-ranging enquiry into deadly bushfires

SYDNEY, May 25 — Australia today began the first hearings of a powerful inquiry into the causes of catastrophic bushfires that swept across the country, killing 33 people, destroying some 2,500 homes and razing an area the size of South Korea. Fuelled by three years of drought, which experts have...

Australia begins wide-ranging enquiry into deadly bushfires

SYDNEY, May 25 (Reuters) - Australia on Monday began the first hearings of a powerful inquiry into the causes of catastrophic bushfires that swept across the country, killing 33 people, destroying some 2,500 homes and razing an area the size of South Korea.Fuelled by three years of drought, which experts have attributed to climate change, hundreds of fires, some massive in size, burned across Australia's east coast for months before finally being extinguished in February.

Australia begins wide-ranging investigation into deadly bushfires

Australia on Monday began its first hearings into the causes of catastrophic bushfires that swept across the country, killing 33 people, destroying some 2,500 homes and razing an area the size of South Korea.

Hong Kong and Beijing officials defend security laws, citing threat of terrorism

HONG KONG (Reuters) - China’s foreign ministry office in Hong Kong and the city’s security chief on Monday defended proposed national security laws by describing some acts in mass pro-democracy protests last year as terrorism.

Hong Kong and Beijing officials defend security laws, citing threat of terrorism

HONG KONG (Reuters) - China’s foreign ministry office in Hong Kong and the city’s security chief on Monday defended proposed national security laws by describing some acts in mass pro-democracy protests last year as terrorism.

Hong Kong and Beijing officials defend security laws, citing threat of terrorism

China's foreign ministry office in Hong Kong and the city's security chief on Monday defended proposed national security laws by describing some acts in mass pro-democracy protests last year as terrorism.

Chinese officials defend controversial Hong Kong security laws as necessary against 'terrorism'

The new laws have sparked protests.

China says virus pushing US ties to brink of 'Cold War'

BEIJING, China (AFP) — China said yesterday that relations with the United States w...

China says virus pushing US ties to brink of 'Cold War'

China has said that its relations with the United States were "on the brink of a new Cold War," fuelled partly by tensions over the coronavirus pandemic that has killed nearly 350 000 people worldwide and pitched the global economy into a massive downturn.

China says virus pushing US ties to brink of 'Cold War'

Fresh tensions between Beijing and Washington emerged as virus restrictions continued to shape and remake lives around the world, and in very different ways. 

China says virus pushing US ties to brink of 'Cold War'

Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Washington had been infected by a “political virus”.

Americans pass pandemic holiday on beaches, in parks as death toll nears 100,000

Americans sunbathed on beaches, fished from boats and strolled on boardwalks this holiday weekend, but the occasional person wearing a mask was a constant reminder that the world is still battling the coronavirus pandemic.

Americans pass pandemic holiday on beaches, in parks as death toll nears 100,000

All 50 states in the US have relaxed coronavirus restrictions to some degree

Americans pass pandemic holiday on beaches, in parks as death toll nears 100,000

All 50 states in the US have relaxed coronavirus restrictions to some degree

Americans spend holiday at beaches and parks as virus death toll nears 100,000

The New York Times filled its entire front page with the names and select­ed detail­s of 1,000 victim­s on Sunday­

Americans pass pandemic holiday on beaches, in parks as COVID-19 death toll nears 100,000

Americans sunbathed on beaches, fished from boats and strolled on boardwalks this holiday weekend, but the occasional person wearing a mask was a ...

Americans spend holiday at beaches and parks as virus death toll nears 100,000

(Reuters) - Americans sunbathed on beaches, fished from boats and strolled on boardwalks this holiday weekend, even as the U.S. death toll from COVID-19 fast approaches 100,000.

MPs to meet today to decide on resuming Parliament during pandemic

The House of Commons is meeting Monday to decide, again, how it is going to function as COVID-19 restrictions gradually lift across the country.

The plan for Parliament and COVID-19 transparency; In The News for May 25

In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what’s on the radar of our editors for the morning of May 25 …

The plan for Parliament and COVID-19 transparency; In The News for May 25

In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of Ma

The plan for Parliament and COVID-19 transparency; In The News for May 25

In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of May 25 ... --- COVID-19 in Canada ...

The plan for Parliament and COVID-19 transparency; In The News for May 25

In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what’s on the radar of our editors for the morning of May 25 …—COVID-19 in Canada …OTTAWA — The House of Commons is meeting today to decide, again, how it’s going to function as COVID-19 restrictions gradually lift across the country.

CANADA: MPs to meet today to decide on resuming Parliament during pandemic

The HOC has been working on how to hold debates and votes with some MPs participating remotely, but hasn't yet solved technical and security challenges

MPs to meet today to decide on resuming Parliament during pandemic

OTTAWA — The House of Commons is meeting today to decide, again, how it's going to function as COVID-19 restrictions gradually lift across the country.

MPs to meet today to decide on resuming Parliament during pandemic

OTTAWA — The House of Commons is meeting today to decide, again, how it’s going to function as COVID-19 restrictions gradually lift across the country.

MPs to meet today to decide on resuming Parliament during pandemic

The House of Commons is meeting today to decide, again, how it's going to function as COVID-19 restrictions gradually lift across the country.

Johnson backs senior adviser, risks party's wrath

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson backed his senior adviser Dominic Cummings.

Johnson risks party wrath to back aide who crossed UK during lockdown

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson backed his senior adviser Dominic Cummings on Sunday, despite calls from within his own Conservative Party for the aide to resign for driving 250 miles during the coronavirus lockdown.

Johnson risks party wrath backing aide over lockdown breach claims

LONDON: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson backed his senior adviser Dominic Cummings on Sunday (May 24), despite calls from within his own ...

Dominic Cummings lockdown row: Boris Johnson defies calls to sack senior advisor from Conservative Party, risks backlash

British prime Minister Boris Johnson backed his senior adviser Dominic Cummings on Sunday, despite calls from within his own Conservative Party for the aide to resign for driving 250 miles during the coronavirus lockdown.

Who is Dominic Cummings - Boris Johnson's key aide grabbing news headlines in lockdown row?

Clamour seeking Cummings’ resignation as Johnson’s adviser has been growing after he took a 400 kilometre-journey during the lockdown.

Uttar Pradesh looks to provide employment, insurance to migrant workers

The State looks to set up a commission to workers’ rights, and to provide them socio-economic-legal support

States wanting migrants from Uttar Pradesh may soon need to seek permission as CM Yogi Adityanath moots 2-point strategy

In a two-pronged strategy to secure migrant workers, the Uttar Pradesh government has decided to set up a Migration Commission for employment of such labourers in the state and made it clear that any

UP CM Yogi Adityanath moots 2-point strategy for migrants

During an interaction with the RSS-affiliated publications 'Panchjanya' and 'Organiser' on Sunday, he said that as per feedback received from migrant workers who reached Uttar Pradesh, safeguarding their rights should get utmost attention and importance.

UP govt to set up a commission for employment of migrant labourers

​​ With over 23 lakh workers and migrants having returned to the state till Sunday, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has directed that a Migration Commission be set up. Adityanath also directed officials that migrant workers be given insurance so that their life is secured. The chief minister suggested that a scheme be launched to ensure their job security.

UP To Set Up Migration Commission To Employ Returnee Migrants

In a two-pronged strategy to secure migrant workers, the Uttar Pradesh government has decided to set up a Migration Commission for employment of such labourers in the state and made it clear that any state that wants them from UP has to seek its permission.

If states want UP migrant workers back, they have to seek permission: CM Yogi Adityanath

As per feedback received from migrant workers who reached Uttar Pradesh, Adityanath said safeguarding their rights should get utmost attention and importance.

States need to ask for permission if they want UP workers back: Adityanath

As per feedback received from migrant workers who reached Uttar Pradesh, Adityanath said safeguarding their rights should get utmost attention and importance

UP comes up with 2-pronged strategy to help migrants

PTI Lucknow In a two-pronged strategy to help migrant workers, the Uttar Pradesh government has decided to set up a Migration Commission for their employm

Coronavirus crisis: Raj Thackeray slams UP govt over 'seek permission for migrants' remark

Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) Chief Raj Thackeray slammed Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, and said that the labourers would have to take permission from the Maharashtra government if they wish to work here.

States wanting migrants from Uttar Pradesh will need to seek permission from UP govt: CM Yogi Adityanath

Facing flak from different quarters over the plight of the migrant workers returning home from other parts of the country, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, in an apparent bid to douse

Can’t take our people without permission: UP CM Yogi Adityanath says govt nod must to hire workers from state

The Uttar Pradesh government has decided to set up a Migration Commission for employment of migrant labourers in the state. UP CM Yogi Adityanath also said those states, who want migrant workers back, will have to seek the state government's permission.

UP plans migration commission to help find jobs for workers returning home

Yogi Adityanath said other states will need permission from the UP government if they want to make use of labourers from Uttar Pradesh.The UP government will offer training, along with an allowance, to migrant workers once the skill mapping is over

States will have to seek permission to employ workers from Uttar Pradesh, says Adityanath

The chief minister also announced a migration commission to ensure employment for workers within Uttar Pradesh.

States must seek permission to hire UP migrants, says Yogi Adityanath; govt sets up Migration Commission

He said all migrants who have returned to the state were being registered and their skills were being mapped by the administration.

Want UP workers, take our permission: Yogi Adityanath to states

Yogi Adityanath: States will have to seek nod before employing UP workers

The Chief Minister said that the government will carry out skill mapping of the migrant workers and will stand by them wherever they go, be it other states or countries.

White House goal on testing nursing homes unmet | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

RICHMOND, Va. >> Nearly two weeks ago the White House urged governors to ensure that every nursing home resident and staff member be tested for the coronavirus within 14 days.

White House goal on testing nursing homes unmet

Many states said the logistics, costs and manpower needs are too great to test all residents and staff in a two-week window.

White House goal on testing nursing homes unmet

Many states said the logistics, costs and manpower needs are too great to test all residents and staff in a two-week window.

White House goal on testing nursing homes unmet

Many states said the logistics, costs and manpower needs are too great to test all residents and staff in a two-week window.

White House goal on testing nursing homes unmet

Nearly two weeks ago the White House urged governors to ensure that every nursing home resident and staff member be tested for the coronavirus within 14 days. It's not going to happen. A review by

White House goal on testing nursing homes unmet

Only a handful of states, including West Virginia and Rhode Island, have said they’ve already tested every nursing home resident.

White House goal on testing nursing homes for Covid-19 within 14 days unmet

Only a handful of states, including West Virginia and Rhode Island, have said they’ve already tested every nursing home resident.

White House goal on testing nursing homes unmet

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Nearly two weeks ago the White House urged governors to ensure that every nursing home resident and staff member be tested for the coronavirus within 14 days.It’s not going to happen.A review by The Associated Press found that at least half of the states are not going to meet White House’s deadline and some aren’t even bothering to try.Only a handful of states, including West Virginia and Rhode Island, have said they’ve already tested every nursing home resident.Many states said the logistics, costs and manpower needs are too great to test all residents and staff in a two-week window. Some say they need another week or so, while others say they need much more time.

China's 'Bat Woman' warns coronavirus is just tip of the iceberg

If we want to prevent human beings from suffering from the next pandemic, we must go in advance to learn of these unknown viruses carried by wild animals in nature and give early warnings, said Shi Zhengli, deputy director of Wuhan Institute of Virology

Chinese Virologist Warns Coronavirus Is 'Just Tip Of The Iceberg'

A Chinese scientist denied Wuhan played a role in the Covid-19 pandemic and warned that similar infectious outbreaks could arise in the future.

China's 'Bat Woman': Coronavirus is just tip of the iceberg

Research into viruses needs scientists and governments to be transparent, says Shi

China's bat woman warns that COVID-19 is 'just the tip of the iceberg' of unknown deadly viruses as she defends work of Wuhan virus lab amid claims of cover-up

Shi Zhengli, the deputy director of the Wuhan Institute of Virology also known as China's 'bat woman', has said called for more international corporation when fighting deadly viruses.

China’s ‘bat woman’ researcher warns coronavirus is just ‘tip of iceberg’

China’s “bat woman” researcher warns that the deadly coronavirus surfacing now is “just the tip of the iceberg” in terms of what humans may soon face without a global

Taiwan considers revoking Hong Kong's special status on law fears

China's planned national security law may prompt Taiwan to revoke the special status it extends to Hong Kong, President Tsai Ing-wen said, a move that could anger Beijing and make it harder for Hong Kongers to visit and invest. China is proposing the new legislation for the Chinese-ruled city after

Taiwan considers revoking Hong Kong's special status on law fears

TAIPEI (Reuters) - China’s planned national security law may prompt Taiwan to revoke the special status it extends to Hong Kong, President Tsai Ing-wen said, a move that could anger Beijing and make it harder for Hong Kongers to visit and invest.

Taiwan considers revoking Hong Kong’s special status on law fears

TAIPEI, May 25 — China’s planned national security law may prompt Taiwan to revoke the special status it extends to Hong Kong, President Tsai Ing-wen said, a move that could anger Beijing and make it harder for Hong Kongers to visit and invest. China is proposing the new legislation for the...

Taiwan considers revoking Hong Kong’s special status on law fears

China proposes path to imposing rules used against dissidents on the mainland

US coronavirus response fatally 'chaotic,' says Noam Chomsky

Scholar says there's no coherent leadership in the US.

A world redrawn: US coronavirus response fatally 'chaotic,' says Noam Chomsky

What follows are extracts, edited for clarity, from an AFP interview with the 91-year-old leftist intellectual, who has authored more than 100 books and is currently a professor at the University of Arizona.

Chomsky: US virus response fatally 'chaotic'

Scholar says there's no coherent leadership in the US.

A world redrawn: US coronavirus response fatally ‘chaotic,’ says Noam Chomsky

The United States is on a chaotic path with no federal plan against the coronavirus pandemic as it reduces public health funding and ignores the advances of climate change, according to activist scholar Noam Chomsky, considered the founder of modern linguistics.

US coronavirus response fatally 'chaotic,' says Noam Chomsky

NEW YORK, May 25 — The United States is on a chaotic path with no federal plan against the coronavirus pandemic as it reduces public health funding and ignores the advances of climate change, according to activist scholar Noam Chomsky, considered the founder of modern linguistics. What follows...

US Coronavirus Response Fatally ‘Chaotic,’ Says Noam Chomsky

File photo of Noam Chomsky (Courtesy: Facebook) Here are edited extracts from an AFP interview with the 91-year-old leftist intellectual, … US Coronavirus Response Fatally ‘Chaotic,’ Says Noam Chomsky Read More »

Russian prosecutors seek 18 years for ex-US marine in spy trial

Russian prosecutors on Monday called for a former US marine charged with spying to be sentenced to 18 years in prison, after a closed-door trial denounced by Washington and his family.

Russian prosecutors seek 18 years for ex-U.S. marine in spy trial

Paul Whelan reacted calmly to the prosecutor's 'very harsh' demand, says lawyer Vladimir Zherebenkov

Paul Whelan was detained in Moscow in December 2018 for allegedly receiving state secrets

Russian prosecutors on Monday called for a former US marine charged with spying to be sentenced to 18 years in prison, after a closed-door trial denounced by Washington and his family. Paul Whelan, 50, was detained in Moscow in December 2018 for allegedly receiving state secrets, but he insists he was

Russia seeks 18-year prison term for ex-US Marine in spy trial

Prosecutors in Russia's spy trial have asked a court to sentence former US Marine Paul Whelan to 18 years in prison for allegedly accepting state secrets, according to his lawyer.

Russian Prosecutor Seeks Lengthy Prison Term For American On Spying Charges

Russian prosecutors have asked a Moscow court to find former Marine Paul Whelan guilty of espionage -- a charge Whelan and U.S. officials vehemently deny -- and sentence him to 18 years in prison.

Trump threatens to move Republican convention over COVID-19 restrictions

Trump threatens to move Republican convention over COVID-19 restrictions

Trump warns he may move Republican convention site from North Carolina

U.S. President Donald Trump warns that he may move the Republican National Convention from North Carolina set for August if the event..

Trump warns he may move Republican convention site from North Carolina

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump warned on Monday that he may move the Republican National Convention from North Carolina set for August if the event faces state social distancing restrictions as a result of the coronavirus.

Trump warns he may move Republican convention site from NC

WASHINGTON, May 25 — US President Donald Trump warned today that he may move the Republican National Convention from North Carolina set for August if the event faces state social distancing restrictions as a result of the coronavirus. The coronavirus pandemic has forced Trump and presumptive...

‘What planet are they on?’ No respite for UK’s Johnson and aide

LONDON, May 25 — Prime Minister Boris Johnson faced mutiny in his party and fury across Britain on Monday for refusing to sack his closest aide Dominic Cummings who is accused of flouting the coronavirus lockdown by driving 250 miles from London. Defending one of Britain’s most powerful men,...

‘What planet are they on?’ No respite for Johnson and Cummings

LONDON – Prime Minister Boris Johnson faced mutiny in his party and fury across Britain on Monday for refusing to sack his closest aide Dominic Cummings who is accused of flouting the coronavirus lockdown by driving 250 miles from London.

"What planet are they on?" No respite for UK's Johnson and aide

London: Prime Minister Boris Johnson faced mutiny in his party and fury across Britain on Monday for refusing to sack his closest aide Dominic Cummings who is accused of flouting the coronavirus lockdown by driving 250 miles from London.

‘What planet are they on?’ No respite for UK's Johnson and aide

Prime Minister Boris Johnson faced mutiny in his party and fury across Britain on Monday for refusing to sack his closest aide Dominic Cummings, accused of flouting the coronavirus lockdown by driving 250 miles from London.

Trump marks Memorial Day by defending his weekend of golfing as the US coronavirus death toll creeps toward 100,000

President Donald Trump on Monday lashed out at those who criticized him for playing golf over Memorial Day weekend as the US stood on the brink of 100,000 reported coronavirus deaths.

Trump marks Memorial Day by defending his weekend of golfing as the US coronavirus death toll creeps toward 100,000

As the US death toll from coronavirus crept toward 100,000, President Donald Trump spent his weekend golfing at Trump National Golf Club in Sterling, Virginia.

Trump marks Memorial Day by defending his weekend of golfing as the US coronavirus death toll creeps toward 100,000

Trump frequently criticized Obama for golfing while he was in the White House, but has not held himself to the same standard as president.

Trump marks Memorial Day by defending his weekend of golfing as the US coronavirus death toll creeps toward 100,000

Trump frequently criticized Obama for golfing while he was in the White House, but has not held himself to the same standard as president.

Trump marks Memorial Day by defending his weekend of golfing as the US coronavirus death toll creeps toward 100,000, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - Trump frequently criticized Obama for golfing while he was in the White House, but has not held himself to the same standard as president.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

US urges probe into alleged ethics breach by African Development Bank

Abidjan, Ivory Coast | AFP | The US Department of the Treasury has called on the African Development Bank (AfDB) to carry out an independent probe into alleged ethics breaches by its president, Akinwumi Adesina. In a letter obtained by AFP on Monday, US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin expressed “deep reservations” about the outcome of an internal inquiry clearing Adesina, …

US urges probe into alleged ethics breach at African Development Bank

The US Department of the Treasury has called on the African Development Bank (AfDB) to carry out an independent probe into alleged ethics breaches by its president, Akinwumi Adesina. In a letter obtained by AFP on Monday, US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin expressed "deep reservations" about

U.S. urges probe into alleged ethics breach by African Development Bank

A letter shows United States Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin expressed 'deep reservations' about the outcome of an internal inquiry clearing African Development Bank chief Akinwumi Adesina

US urges probe into alleged ethics breach at African Development Bank

The US Department of the Treasury has called on the African Development Bank (AfDB) to carry out an independent probe into alleged ethics breaches by its president, Akinwumi Adesina. In a letter obtained by AFP on Monday, US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin expressed "deep reservations" about

US urges probe into alleged ethics breach by African Development Bank

The letter, dated 22 May, was sent to the chair of the AfDB's board, Ivorian Planning and Development Minister Niale Kaba.

Two hairstylists in Missouri may have exposed more than 140 clients to the coronavirus, health officials say

A hairstylist at a Missouri Great Clips salon may have exposed up to 56 clients to COVID-19 after working while symptomatic, health officials said on Saturday .

Two hairstylists in Missouri may have exposed more than 140 clients to the coronavirus, health officials say

The stylists worked at a Great Clips hair salon in Springfield, Missouri, between May 12 and May 20 while symptomatic.

Two hairstylists in Missouri may have exposed more than 140 clients to the coronavirus, health officials say

The stylists worked at a Great Clips hair salon in Springfield, Missouri, between May 12 and May 20 while symptomatic.

Two hairstylists in Missouri may have exposed more than 140 clients to the coronavirus, health officials say

A Great Clips hair salon in Springfield, Missouri, has become a potential hot spot of COVID-19 transmission after two hairstylists came into work while symptomatic, potentially exposing more than 140 people to the virus, according to local officials.

Two hairstylists in Missouri may have exposed more than 140 clients to the coronavirus, health officials say

The stylists worked at a Great Clips hair salon in Springfield, Missouri, between May 12 and May 20 while symptomatic.

Two hairstylists in Missouri may have exposed more than 140 clients to the coronavirus, health officials say, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - The stylists worked at a Great Clips hair salon in Springfield, Missouri, between May 12 and May 20 while symptomatic.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

Beijing says it will unilaterally impose national laws in Hong Kong 'without delay' as thousands take to the streets in protest

China's foreign minister said that implementing anti-sedition laws in Hong Kong is now a "pressing obligation."

Beijing says it will unilaterally impose national laws in Hong Kong 'without delay' as thousands take to the streets in protest

Critics worry that the new laws could hurt Hong Kong's independence and the city's position as a financial center.

Beijing says it will unilaterally impose national laws in Hong Kong 'without delay' as thousands take to the streets in protest, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - Critics worry that the new laws could hurt Hong Kong's independence and the city's position as a financial center.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

Beijing says it will unilaterally impose national laws in Hong Kong ‘without delay’ as thousands take to the streets in protest

As protests continued in Hong Kong, China pledged to impose new national security laws on the city “without the slightest delay,” reported Lily Kuo at The Guardian.

Beijing says it will unilaterally impose national laws in Hong Kong 'without delay' as thousands take to the streets in protest

Critics worry that the new laws could hurt Hong Kong's independence and the city's position as a financial center.

Biden makes first in-person appearance in more than 2 months

NEW CASTLE, Del. (AP) — Joe Biden made his first in-person appearance in more than two months on Monday as he marked Memorial Day by laying a wreath at a veterans park near his Delaware home.

Biden re-emerges

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

Biden makes 1st in-person appearance in more than 2 months

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

Joe Biden makes 1st in-person appearance in more than 2 months | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

NEW CASTLE, Del. >> Joe Biden made his first in-person appearance in more than two months today as he marked Memorial Day by laying a wreath at a veterans park near his Delaware home.

Joe Biden emerges from coronavirus lockdown

Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden emerged from his Delaware home on Monday and made his first in-person appearance in more than two months to mark the Memorial Day holiday in the United States by laying a wreath at a veterans' park near his home.

Memorial Day weekend draws crowds and triggers warnings | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. >> The Memorial Day weekend marking the unofficial start of summer in the U.S. meant big crowds at beaches and warnings from authorities today about people disregarding the coronavirus social-distancing rules and risking a resurgence of the scourge that has killed nearly 100,000 Americans.

Memorial Day weekend draws crowds and triggers warnings

Officials in California said most people were covering their faces and keep their distance even as they ventured to beaches and parks.

US holiday draws crowds, triggers warnings

There have been big crowds at beaches across the US as Americans enjoyed the Memorial Day weekend that marks the unofficial start of their summer. The The Memorial Day weekend marking the unofficial start of summer in the US meant big crowds at beaches and warnings from authorities

Large crowds gather for Memorial Day as US braces to surpass 100,000 deaths

People packed bars and restaurants in Missouri and beaches in Georgia and Florida, while other places remained closed or followed social distancing rules

Burundi presidential election results expected today

Burundians voted last Wednesday to elect their president, lawmakers and local officials in a poll marked by allegations of fraud and conducted with scant attention to the coronavirus pandemic.

Burundi expected to announce results of presidential election Monday

Burundi's electoral commission is to announce provisional results from last week's presidential election Monday, with the outgoing head of state's handpicked successor Evariste Ndayishimiye poised to…

Burundi presidential election results expected Monday

Burundi

Burundi presidential election results expected today

Burundians voted last Wednesday.

France has lowest daily rise in new coronavirus cases and deaths since lockdown

PARIS, May 25 — French authorities reported the smallest daily rise in new coronavirus cases and deaths yesterday since before a lockdown began on March 17, raising hopes that the worst of the epidemic is over in France. The number of confirmed cases rose by 115 to 144,921, health ministry data...

France has lowest daily increase in new Covid-19 cases, deaths since lockdown

French authorities reported the smallest daily rise in new coronavirus cases and deaths on Sunday since before a lockdown began on March 17, raising hopes that the worst of the epidemic is over in Fr…

France reports lowest daily rise since lockdown began

French authorities have reported the smallest daily rise in new coronavirus cases and deaths since before a lockdown began.

France reports lowest daily rise since lockdown began

French authorities have reported the smallest daily rise in new coronavirus cases and deaths since before a lockdown began.

COVID-19: France has lowest daily rise in new cases and deaths since lockdown

PARIS: French authorities reported the smallest daily rise in new coronavirus cases and deaths on Sunday (May 24) since before a lockdown began on ...

UK PM Johnson backs key aide over lockdown breach claims

Johnson rejects calls to sack Dominic Cummings after he came under fire for traveling across the country with his wife while she was suffering from symptoms of the disease

UK PM Johnson backs key aide over lockdown breach claims

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has defied pressure from within his own party and backed top aide Dominic Cummings over allegations he breached coronavirus lockdown rules.

Boris Johnson backs key aide over lockdown breach claims

Cummings has been a highly divisive figure in British politics since masterminding the successful 2016 Brexit campaign alongside Johnson.

UK PM Johnson backs key aide over lockdown breach claims

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Sunday defied pressure from within his own party and backed top aide Dominic Cummings over allegations he breached coronavirus lockdown rules.

US faces Memorial Day like no other; Greek islands reopen

Americans prepared to mark a Memorial Day like no other as the coronavirus pandemic upended traditional commemorations, while Greece

U.S. Memorial Day Kicks Off Amid Lockdowns As Some Countries Begin Reopening

President Trump was scheduled attend honorary ceremonies as America braced for a Memorial Day like no other.

US faces a Memorial Day like no other; Greek islands reopen

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe lifted a coronavirus state of emergency in Tokyo and four other remaining areas on Monday but said that does not mean the end of the outbreak.

Virus Outbreak Italy

Americans marked a Memorial Day like no other as the coronavirus pandemic upended traditional commemorations and forced communities to honor the nation's military dead with smaller, more subdued ceremonies like car convoys instead of parades. On the weekend that marks the unofficial start of summer

A Memorial Day like no other commemorated in US

On the weekend that marks the unofficial start of summer, U.S. authorities warned beach-goers to heed social-distancing rules to avoid a resurgence of the disease that has infected 5.4 million peop...

UK's Johnson struggles to shift attention from aide's trip

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's plans to announce further lockdown-easing measures were being overshadowed Monday by an outcry over the movements of a senior aide who allegedly flouted restrict

UK PM struggles to shift attention from coronavirus infected aide's trip

Johnson said Cummings “followed the instincts of every father and every parent,” traveling so that extended family could care for his 4-year-old son if he and his wife both fell ill.

UK's Johnson struggles to shift attention from aide's trip

LONDON — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s plans to announce further lockdown-easing measures were being overshadowed Monday by an outcry over the movements of a senior aide who allegedly flouted restrictions imposed during the coronavirus pandemic.

UK's Johnson struggles to shift attention from aide's trip

LONDON — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s plans to announce further lockdown-easing measures were being overshadowed Monday by an outcry over the movements of a senior aide who allegedly flouted restrictions imposed during the coronavirus pandemic. Conservative leader Johnson is standing by adviser Dominic Cummings, who drove 250 miles (400 kms) from his London home …

UK PM struggles to shift attention from aide’s trip

Plans by the British government to announce a further easing of lockdown measures are being overshadowed by an outcry over a senior aide

Netanyahu becomes the first Israeli prime minister to stand trial over corruption and fraud cases

The trial against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu began in Jerusalem on Sunday, marking the first time in Israel's history that a sitting prime minister has ever faced trial.

Netanyahu becomes the first Israeli prime minister to stand trial over corruption and fraud cases

Last year, Netanyahu was indicted on bribery, fraud, and breach of trust charges as part of three separate corruption cases.

Netanyahu becomes the first Israeli prime minister to stand trial over corruption and fraud cases

The trial against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu began in Jerusalem on Sunday, marking the first time in Israel’s history that a sitting prime minister has ever faced trial.

Netanyahu becomes the first Israeli prime minister to stand trial over corruption and fraud cases

Last year, Netanyahu was indicted on bribery, fraud, and breach of trust charges as part of three separate corruption cases.

Netanyahu becomes the first Israeli prime minister to stand trial over corruption and fraud cases, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - Last year, Netanyahu was indicted on bribery, fraud, and breach of trust charges as part of three separate corruption cases.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

Greece resumes island ferry services in bid to salvage summer tourist season

Travel to the islands had been generally off-limits since a lockdown in late March.

Greece resumes island ferry services in bid to salvage summer tourist season

Travel to the islands had been generally off-limits since a lockdown in late March.

Greece resumes island ferry services in bid to salvage tourist season

More than 34 million visitors travelled to Mediterranean country last year

Greece Restarts Ferries to Islands, Reopens Cafes, Restaurants

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

Greece resumes island ferry services in bid to salvage summer tourist season

Travel to the islands had been generally off-limits since a lockdown in late March.

In race for tourism, Greece reopens cafes, island ferries

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

Madagascar sends troops, doctors after bodies found in streets

The Indian Ocean island nation has registered 527 infections and two deaths, both in Toamasina.

Madagascar sends troops, doctors to virus-hit eastern town

ANTANANARIVO (Madagascar), May 25 — Madagascar’s government has announced it will dispatch troops and doctors to an eastern town after several bodies were found in the streets and where two people died from the novel coronavirus. Madagascar’s cabinet held a special meeting yesterday to...

Madagascar sends troops, doctors to virus-hit eastern town

Madagascar's government has announced it will dispatch troops and doctors to an eastern town after several bodies were found in the streets and where two people died from the novel coronavirus.

Madagascar finds dead bodies in streets, deploys doctors, troops

Madagascar

India among 10 worst-hit COVID-19 nations as cases jump; air travel reopens

India on Monday posted its biggest single-day jump in cases of COVID-19, overtaking Iran to become one of the 10 worst-hit nations, even as the government allowed domestic air travel to restart. India reported another 6,977 cases, taking its total ot 138,845, according to government data, despite the

India among 10 worst-hit Covid-19 nations as cases jump; air travel reopens

India has reported another 6,977 cases, taking its total to 138,845.

India among 10 worst-hit COVID-19 nations as cases jump; air travel reopens

MUMBAI (Reuters) - India on Monday posted its biggest single-day jump in cases of COVID-19, overtaking Iran to become one of the 10 worst-hit nations, even as the government allowed domestic air travel to restart.

India's among 10 worst-hit COVID-19 nations as cases jump; air travel reopens

India on Monday posted its biggest single-day jump in cases of COVID-19, overtaking Iran to become one of the 10 worst-hit nations, even as the government allowed domestic air travel to restart.

UK PM's top aide Cummings defies calls to resign

Dominic Cummings told reporters that he acted 'reasonably and legally' when he drove across the country with his wife while she was suffering from the virus, despite official advice to stay at home.

UK PM’s top aide Cummings defies calls to resign after breaking lockdown

Cummings told reporters that he acted 'reasonably and legally' when he drove across the country with his wife while she was suffering from the virus, despite official advice to stay at home.

UK PM's top aide Cummings defies calls to quit

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's top aide Dominic Cummings defied calls to resign on Monday over allegations that he broke coronavirus rules and undermined the government's response to the health crisis.

UK PM defiant as political scandal rages over aide

London, United Kingdom | AFP | British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Monday failed to draw a line under a scandal over his top aide Dominic Cummings allegedly breaching coronavirus rules as pressure mounted on the Brexit mastermind to go. Johnson faces the threat of his government’s authority being undermined in the heat of a health …

5 economic statistics that show the financial devastation of the pandemic for average Americans, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - The coronavirus pandemic has plunged the US into its worst recession in nearly a century with millions of people suffering job losses.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

5 economic statistics that show the financial devastation of the pandemic for average Americans

The coronavirus pandemic has plunged the US into its worst recession in nearly a century with millions of people suffering job losses.

5 economic statistics that show the financial devastation of the pandemic for average Americans

The coronavirus pandemic has plunged the US into its worst recession in nearly a century with millions of people suffering job losses.

5 economic statistics that show the financial devastation of the pandemic for average Americans

The coronavirus pandemic has thrown America into it’s worst economic downturn since the Great Depression nearly a century ago.

Iranian fuel tanker docks in Venezuelan port, more underway

Iranian fuel tanker docks in Venezuelan port, more underway

Iranian fuel tanker docks in Venezuelan port, more underway

VALENCIA (Venezuela), May 25 — The first of five Iranian tankers carrying fuel to Venezuela has moored at a port serving the South American country’s El Palito refinery, the nation’s oil minister said today, and Refinitiv Eikon data showed a second vessel had entered its waters. Iran is...

Iranian tanker docks in Venezuelan port

The first of five Iranian tankers carrying fuel to Venezuela has moored at a port serving the El Palito refinery, the oil minister said on Monday, and Refinitiv Eikon data showed a second vessel had entered its waters. Iran is providing Venezuela with 1.53 million barrels of gasoline and refining…

Boris Johnson's decision to back his own top aide who broke lockdown rules means 'more people will die' from the coronavirus, according to one of his own scientific advisers, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - Professor Stephen Reicher said Boris Johnson had "trashed" his own government's advice on the nationwide coronavirus lockdown.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

Boris Johnson’s decision to back his own top aide who broke lockdown rules means ‘more people will die’ from the coronavirus, according to one of his own scientific advisers

A scientist who advises the UK government on the coronavirus says Boris Johnson’s support for an aide who breached lockdown rules has undermined efforts to fight the pandemic and warned that “more people are going to die” as a result.

Boris Johnson's decision to back his own top aide who broke lockdown rules means 'more people will die' from the coronavirus, according to one of his own scientific advisers

Professor Stephen Reicher said Boris Johnson had "trashed" his own government's advice on the nationwide coronavirus lockdown.

'People will die' after Boris defends Cummings for 'undermining lockdown'

People observed lockdown because they thought 'we're all in this together', a government scientist has said.

President Trump Suspends Travel from Brazil over Coronavirus Concerns

President Trump suspended travel from Brazil to the United States on Sunday as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to worsen in South America.

U.S. Imposes Travel Restrictions On Brazil Due To COVID-19

The entry ban affects foreigners who have been in Brazil 14 days preceding their entry into US territory.

US restricts travel from Brazil as coronavirus cases spike in Latin America

US restricts travel from Brazil as coronavirus cases spike in Latin America

COVID-19: Unites States Imposes Travel Restrictions On Brazil, Restricts Entry Of Foreigners From South American Nation

'Today, the President has taken decisive action to protect our country by suspending the entry of aliens who have been in Brazil during the 14-day period before seeking admittance to the United States,' the White House said in a statement

Japan PM Abe: to lift state of emergency for all of Japan today

Japan PM Abe: to lift state of emergency for all of Japan today

Japan’s Abe lifts state of emergency, says virus outbreak under control

Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Monday lifted the state of emergency imposed nationally to combat coronavirus following a sharp decline in the number of new cases.

Japan PM Abe: to lift state of emergency for all of Japan today

TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said on Monday that the state of emergency will be lifted for all of Japan, and that the country managed to get the spread of the virus under control in under two months.

Japan PM Abe: to lift state of emergency for all of Japan today

TOKYO- Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said on Monday that the state of emergency will be lifted for all of Japan and that the country managed to get the spread of the virus under control in under two months.

Japan PM Abe lifts coronavirus state of emergency

Rest of World News: "We had very stringent criteria for lifting the state of emergency. We have judged that we have met this criteria," Abe told a nationally televised ne

Japan PM Shinzo Abe Lifts State Of Emergency After Sharp Decline In Coronavirus Cases

Japan PM Shinzo Abe Lifts State Of Emergency After Sharp Decline In Virus Cases. (FILE) Tokyo: Japan Prime Minister Shinzo … Japan PM Shinzo Abe Lifts State Of Emergency After Sharp Decline In Coronavirus Cases Read More »

China reports 11 new mainland Covid-19 cases vs 3 a day earlier

BEIJING, May 25 — China reported 11 new confirmed coronavirus cases in the mainland as of end-May 24, up from three a day earlier, the National Health Commission reported. The commission said in a statement all of the new infections were imported cases involving travellers from overseas. Ten of...

China reports 11 new mainland COVID-19 cases vs 3 a day earlier

All of the new infections were imported cases involving travellers from overseas.

China reports 11 new mainland COVID-19 cases vs 3 a day earlier

BEIJING — China reported 11 new confirmed coronavirus cases in the mainland as of end-May 24, up from three a day earlier, the National Health Commission reported.

China reports 11 new mainland COVID-19 cases vs three a day earlier

BEIJING (Reuters) - China reported 11 new confirmed coronavirus cases in the mainland as of end-May 24, up from three a day earlier, the National Health Commission reported.

China reports 11 new mainland COVID-19 cases versus 3 a day earlier

BEIJING: China reported 11 new confirmed coronavirus cases in the mainland as of end-Sunday (May 24), up from three a day earlier, the National ...

China reports 11 new mainland COVID-19 cases vs three a day earlier

China reported 11 new confirmed coronavirus cases in the mainland as of end-May 24, up from three a day earlier, the National Health Commission reported. The commission said in a statement all of the new infections were imported cases involving travellers from overseas. Ten of the new cases were in

CBSE to increase exam centres to 15,000 from 3,000 due to COVID-19: HRD Ministry

The exams, which were postponed due to a nationwide lockdown imposed on March 25 to contain the spread of COVID-19, will now be held from July 1 to 15.

CBSE Class 12, 10th Board Exam 2020 centre: HRD minister says this now

CBSE Class 10th, 12th Exam Centre: Central Board of Secondary Education will hold the remaining exams for Class 10th and Class 12 at over 15000 centres across India, says HRD minister.

Govt ramps up centres for pending class 10, 12 board exams to 15,000

The HRD ministry has already announced that students will appear for exams at schools in which they are enrolled rather than external examination centres

Covid-19: CBSE board exams to be held in 15,000 centres to ensure physical distancing

Earlier, 3,000 centres were supposed to hold these examinations.

Pending class 10,12 board exams to be held at 15,000 centres across country

The exams, which were postponed in view of the coronavirus lockdown, will now be held from July 1 to July 15.

Pending Board exams to be held at 15,000 centres across country

The exams, which were postponed in view of the coronavirus lockdown, will now be held from July 1 to July 15

Pending class 10,12 board exams to be held at 15,000 centres across country

he pending class 10 and 12 board exams will be conducted at 15,000 centres across the country instead of 3,000 centres planned earlier.

CBSE class 10,12 board exams to be held at 15,000 centres across country: HRD Minister

Union Human Resource Development (HRD) Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal 'Nishank' announced on Monday that the pending class 10 and 12 board exams which were postponed in view of the coronavirus lockdown, will be conducted at 15,000 centres across the country instead of 3,000 centres planned earlier.

CBSE Plans Class 10, 12 Board Examinations Across 15,000 Centers To Maintain Social Distancing

The HRD Minister, Dr. Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank has said that the pending CBSE 10th and 12th board examinations will be conducted in15000 centers across the country.

CBSE board exam 2020: CBSE to hold the remaining exams for Class 10, Class 12 at over 15,000 centres across India

Minister of Human Resource Development, Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ said that the pending class 10, 12 board exams will be conducted at over 15,000 examination centres across India.

UN: Libya coast guard intercepts, detains about 400 migrants

CAIRO — Libya’s coast guard intercepted about 400 Europe-bound migrants off the country’s Mediterranean coast over the past two days, and brought them to the capital of Tripoli from where they were taken to a detention centre, the U.N. migration agency said Monday.

Attacker attempts to stab Israeli officer, shot: police

CAIRO: Libya’s coast guard intercepted about 400 Europe-bound migrants off the country’s Mediterranean coast over the past two days, and brought them to the capital of Tripoli from where they were taken to a detention center, the UN migration agency said Monday. Safa Msehli, a spokeswoman for the International Organization for Migration said the migrants were taken to the

Libya’s coast guard intercepted about 400 migrants off country’s Mediterranean coast, UN agency says

A spokeswoman for the International Organization for Migration said the migrants were taken to the al-Nasser detention centre in the town of Zawya, west of Tripoli

UN: Libya coast guard intercepts, detains about 400 migrants

Safa Msehli, a spokeswoman for the International Organization for Migration said the migrants were taken to the al-Nasser detention center in the town of Zawya, west of Tripoli, she said.

Kim Jong-un makes first public appearance after speculation over health, discusses bolstering of North Korea's 'nuclear war deterrence'

Seoul: North Korean leader Kim Jong-un hosted a meeting to discuss the country’s nuclear capabilities, state media said on Sunday, marking his first appearance in three weeks after a previous absence sparked global speculation about his health.

Kim Jong-un Resurfaces for Meeting on 'Nuclear War Deterrence'

North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un resurfaced once again this weekend to chair a meeting on the country's nuclear weapons program.

Kim Jong Un Oversees Meeting To Increase NK’s ‘Nuclear War Deterrence’

State media touts nuclear capabilities

Husband killed wife using venomous snake in second attempt in Kerala, India

Wife's parents became suspicious when Kerala man tried to secure wife's property

India snake-bite assassin killed wife at second attempt

Her parents became suspicious when Sooraj tried to secure ownership of his wife's property just days after her death.

India snake-bite assassin killed wife at second attempt

NEW DELHI, May 25 — After first failing with a viper, an Indian man has been arrested for allegedly murdering his wife by letting loose a cobra in her room, police said today. Police in the southern state of Kerala said phone records showed the man—named as Sooraj—had been in contact with...

Indian man killed wife using cobra after failed attempt with viper: cops

An Indian man has been accused of murdering his wife with a highly venomous cobra -- weeks after failing with a viper.

COVID-19: South Korean pupil tests positive ahead of school reopening

A kindergarten pupil in Seoul has been infected with the novel coronavirus, the city’s education office said on Monday. The development has led to the shutdown of several education institutes in...

Kindergarten pupil tests positive for virus ahead of expanded school reopening

A kindergarten pupil in Seoul, South Korea, has been infected with the novel coronavirus, the city’s education office said on Monday.The development...

1 kindergarten student contracted coronavirus in Seoul ahead of expanded school reopening

A kindergarten student in Seoul has been infected with the novel coronavirus, the city's education office said Monday, leading to the shutdown of several education institutes in Gangseo Ward, where the young patient lives. The news quickly raised fear among parents with young children, just two days ahead of the planned second phase resumption of schools, including kindergartens. The 6-year-old boy is believed to h...

6-Year-Old Tests Positive For Coronavirus, Complicating South Korea's School Reopening Plans

South Korea closes 10 kindergartens and five elementary schools after a 6-year-old boy tests positive for the novel coronavirus.

South Korean schools close after kindergartner tests positive for coronavirus

Several schools closed down in Seoul, South Korea after a kindergarten student contracted the coronavirus from his art teacher. As the news spread of the six-year-old boy’s illness, fear quickly

Myanmar updates U.N. court on 'confidential' Rohingya measures

AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - Myanmar has filed a report on its adherence to measures to protect its Rohingya Muslim minority imposed by the United Nations’ highest court, but details of the document have not been published.

Myanmar updates UN court on ‘confidential’ Rohingya measures

AMSTERDAM, May 25 — Myanmar has filed a report on its adherence to measures to protect its Rohingya Muslim minority imposed by the United Nations’ highest court, but details of the document have not been published. Mainly-Muslim Gambia filed a suit against Myanmar in November at the...

Myanmar updates top U.N. court on measures to protect Rohingya minority

AMSTERDAM – Myanmar has filed a first report with the U.N.’s highest court on its adherence to measures imposed in January to protect the Muslim minority Rohingya, the court said on Monday.

Myanmar updates top UN court on measures to protect Rohingya minority

Myanmar has filed a first report with the UN's highest court on its adherence to measures imposed in January to protect the Muslim minority Rohingya, the court said on Monday.

Dollar edges higher as Hong Kong tensions fuel safe-haven demand

TOKYO — The dollar edged higher on Monday as worries about a standoff between the United States and China over civil liberties in Hong Kong fueled demand for safe-haven currencies.

Dollar holds advantage as Hong Kong tensions test risk-wary investors

Dollar holds advantage as Hong Kong tensions test risk-wary investors

Dollar edges higher as Hong Kong tensions fuel safe-haven demand

TOKYO, May 25 — The dollar edged higher today as worries about a standoff between the United States and China over civil liberties in Hong Kong fuelled demand for safe-haven currencies. Sterling was on the defensive after members of British Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s party called for the...

Milestones of US human spaceflights

PARIS, May 25 — Here are key milestones in the history of crewed US spaceflights, which resume on May 27 with the first transport of US astronauts to the International Space Station for nine years. First American in space On April 12, 1961, the United States is upstaged by the Soviet Union, when...

Milestones of US human spaceflights

Here are key milestones in the history of crewed US spaceflights, which resume on May 27 with the first transport of US astronauts to the International Space Station for nine years.

Here are the milestones of US human spaceflights

Here are key milestones in the history of crewed US spaceflights, which resume on May 27 with the first transport of US astronauts to the International Space Station for nine years.   On April 12,

Alan Shepard, first US astronaut to travel to space, being collected by helicopter after his landing in the Atlantic Ocean on May 5, 1961

Here are key milestones in the history of crewed US spaceflights, which resume on May 27 with the first transport of US astronauts to the International Space Station for nine years. Less than a month later, on May 5, American Alan Shepard carries out a 15-minute suborbital flight aboard Mercury, launched

Israel’s Netanyahu vows to push ahead with plans to annex parts of occupied West Bank

The comments threatened to push Israel closer to a confrontation with Arab and European partners, and could deepen what is becoming a growing partisan divide over Israel in Washington

Israel Netanyahu

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

As Covid-19 cases surge, US bans travellers from Brazil ‘to protect country’

Brazil had reported more than 3,47,000 Covid-19 cases, second behind the US in the number of infections, according to a Johns Hopkins University count.

Coronavirus: United States bans travel from Brazil

Latin American country has nearly 350,000 Covid-19 cases with 22,000 deaths

US records 638 new deaths from coronavirus - US & Canada

The US death toll now stands at 97,686, and a total of 1,641,585 cases have been recorded.

Out of the house: Democrat Biden makes first campaign stop in weeks

NEW CASTLE, Delaware (Reuters) - Former Vice President Joe Biden on Monday made his first campaign trip outside his Delaware home since quarantining himself due to the coronavirus pandemic 10 weeks ago, visiting a nearby veteran’s memorial to mark the U.S. Memorial Day holiday.

Joe Biden, wearing a mask, makes first campaign stop in months

Former vice president Joe Biden has made his first campaign trip outside his Delaware home since quarantining himself due to the coronavirus pandemic 10 weeks ago.

Joe Biden, wearing a mask, makes first campaign stop in months

Former vice president Joe Biden has made his first campaign trip outside his Delaware home since quarantining himself due to the coronavirus pandemic 10 weeks ago.

Premier rocked by Gold Coast balcony death as accused trio held behind bars

Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk described the weekend's incident as "absolutely awful" on Monday morning.

Trio charged with murder over Gold Coast balcony death remain in custody

Three men accused of murder over a teenager's fatal fall from the fourth floor of a Gold Coast building during an alleged robbery have been remanded in custody.

Trio charged with murder over Gold Coast balcony death remain in custody

Three men accused of murder over a teenager's fatal fall from the fourth floor of a Gold Coast building during an alleged robbery have been remanded in custody.

Murder charges for teen’s Queensland balcony fall

Three men accused of murder over a teenager's fall from the fourth floor of a Gold Coast building during a botched robbery attempt have been remanded in Three men accused of murder over a teenager's fall from the fourth floor of a Gold Coast building during a botched robbery attempt have been remanded in custody.

Case of Irishman allegedly murdered in Australia mentioned in court

Police believe Cian English (19), from Carlow, fell trying to evade men trying to rob him

Tributes pour in for Irish teen killed in Australia

The trio charged with the murder of Irish teenager Cian English had their cases mentioned in court for the first time on Monday.

White House imposes coronavirus travel ban on Brazil

President Donald Trump on Sunday further limited travel from the world's coronavirus hotspots by denying entry to foreigners coming from Brazil.

White House imposes coronavirus travel ban on Brazil

Trump had already banned certain travelers from China, Europe, the United Kingdom and Ireland and, to a lesser extent, Iran.

Coronavirus world round-up: US suspends travel from Brazil as cases surge

Follow the latest coronavirus news in our daily live blog Read all our coronavirus coverage here President Donald Trump on Sunday further limited travel from the world's coronavirus hotspots by denying entry to foreigners coming from Brazil, which is second to the US in the number of confirmed cases

Man arrested after swimming moat to enter Japan palace grounds

A Japanese man was arrested in Tokyo on Monday after swimming across the Imperial Palace's moat to scale an outer wall, entering off-limits parts of the grounds, police said.

Man arrested after swimming moat to enter Japan palace grounds

A Japanese man was arrested in Tokyo on Monday after swimming across the Imperial Palace's moat to scale an outer wall, entering off-limits parts ...

Man arrested after swimming moat to enter Japan palace grounds

The Imperial Palace in Tokyo is among Japan's most popular tourist destinations

Man arrested after swimming moat to enter Japan palace grounds

Tokyo: A Japanese man was arrested in Tokyo on Monday after swimming across the Imperial Palace's moat to scale an outer wall, entering off-limits parts of the grounds, police said.

Philippine leader answers call of workers begging to go home

MANILA, May 25 — Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has given his government a week to process some 24,000 repatriated Filipino workers stuck for weeks on cruise ships or in coronavirus quarantine, so they can finally go home. Thousands are aboard cruise vessels off Manila Bay or stuck in...

Philippine leader answers call of workers begging to go home

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has given his government a week to process some 24,000 repatriated Filipino workers stuck for weeks on cruise ...

Philippine leader answers call of workers begging to go home

MANILA — Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has given his government a week to process some 24,000 repatriated Filipino workers stuck for weeks on cruise ships or in coronavirus quarantine, so they can finally go home.

Philippine leader answers call of workers begging to go home

MANILA (Reuters) - Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has given his government a week to process some 24,000 repatriated Filipino workers stuck for weeks on cruise ships or in coronavirus quarantine, so they can finally go home.

The death of Osama bin Laden

MANILA: Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has given his government a week to process some 24,000 repatriated Filipino workers stuck for weeks on cruise ships or in coronavirus quarantine, so they can finally go home. Thousands are aboard cruise vessels off Manila Bay or stuck in hotels and crowded health facilities, some growing frustrated having tested negative for the

U.K. leader's aide says he won't quit over lockdown road trip

British leader Boris Johnson's powerful chief aide insisted Monday that he wouldn't resign for driving the length of England while the country was under strict lockdown -- a trip he made without informing the prime minister first.

UK leader's aide says he won't quit over lockdown road trip

LONDON — British leader Boris Johnson’s powerful chief aide insisted Monday that he wouldn't resign for driving the length of England while the country was under strict lockdown — a trip he made without informing the prime minister first.

Virus Outbreak Britain

British leader Boris Johnson’s powerful chief aide insisted Monday that he wouldn't resign for driving the length of England while the country was under strict lockdown — a trip he made without informing the prime minister first. The government is facing a tide of anger from politicians and the

India resumes domestic air travel after two months, several flights cancelled

Aviation industry sources said, around 82 flights -- departures and arrivals -- have been cancelled till now at the Delhi airport.

Domestic flight services resume in India after two months

After a gap of two months, domestic passenger flight operations resumed on Monday amid reluctance by various states to open up their airports in view of rising cases of the novel coronavirus.

Domestic flight services resume in India after two months

NEW DELHI: After a gap of two months, domestic passenger flight operations resumed on Monday amid reluctance by various states … Domestic flight services resume in India after two months Read More »

PHOTOS: Indians catch their first flight after 2 months

PHOTOS: Indians catch their first flight after 2 months. After a gap of two months, domestic passenger flight operations resumed on Monday amid reluctance by various states to open up their airports in view of rising cases of the novel coronavirus.

Domestic flight services resume in India after 2 months amid 630 cancellations

India Business News: Domestic passenger flights resumed in India after a gap of two months. The Delhi airport saw its first departure at 4.45 am to Pune while Mumbai airpo

Domestic air travel resumes in India after 2 months, 630 flights cancelled

According to aviation industry sources, around 630 domestic flights of Monday were cancelled due to the Centre''s Sunday night announcement that there would be no flights in West Bengal and Andhra Pradesh, and limited operations at major airports such as Mumbai, Chennai and Hyderabad.

8 jihadists killed in Ivorian-Burkinabe operation: ICoast army

Eight suspected jihadists have been killed and another 38 captured in a joint operation by Burkinabe and Ivorian forces near the two countries' shared border, the Ivory Coast army has said.

Joint military operation by Ivory Coast and Burkina Faso kills 8 suspected terrorists

Twenty-four men caught in Burkina Faso and 14 in Ivory Coast were handed to intelligence services, a source at Ivorian army headquarters said.

Eight jihadists killed in Ivorian-Burkina operation

Eight suspected jihadists were killed and another 38 captured in a joint operation by Burkinabe and Ivorian forces near the two countries' shared border

Abe's 'own goals' slash support rates even as coronavirus emergency to be lifted

TOKYO — A string of controversial missteps has slashed Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s support to levels that could threaten to end his term early, even as he prepares to lift a state of emergency after the rate of coronavirus infections declined.

Abe's 'own goals' slash support rates even as Japan's rate of COVID-19 infections declines

A string of controversial missteps has slashed Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's support to levels that could threaten to end his term early, ...

Abe's 'own goals' slash support rates even as Japan's coronavirus emergency set to be lifted

A string of controversial missteps has slashed Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's support to levels that could threaten to end his term early, even as he prepares to lift a state of emergency after the rate of coronavirus infections declined. The slide in ratings, now below 30%, may erode Abe&

String of missteps slash Abe's support rates

A string of controversial missteps has slashed Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's support to levels that could threaten to end his term early, even as he prepares to lift a state of emergency after the rate of coronavirus infections declined. The slide in ratings, now below 30%, may erode Abe's…

'Own goals' cost Abe support even as coronavirus emergency lifted

TOKYO (Reuters) - A string of controversial missteps has slashed public approval ratings for Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to levels that could threaten to end his term early, even as he lifted a state of emergency after the rate of coronavirus infections declined.

Putin makes Kremlin appearance as virus restrictions ease

The 67-year-old has worked remotely over the past few weeks from his Novo-Ogaryovo residence outside Moscow, chairing meetings with officials by video conference.

Putin makes Kremlin appearance as virus restrictions ease

President Vladimir Putin made a rare recent appearance in the Kremlin on Monday as Russia prepares to ease lockdown restrictions imposed over the coronavirus pandemic.

Putin makes Kremlin appearance as virus restrictions ease

President Vladimir Putin made a rare recent appearance in the Kremlin on Monday as Russia prepares to ease lockdown restrictions imposed over the coronavirus pandemic. The 67-year-old has worked remotely over the past few weeks from his Novo-Ogaryovo residence outside Moscow, chairing meetings with

More patients than beds in Mumbai as India faces surge in virus cases

For years, India's booming private hospitals have taken some of the strain off the country's underfunded and dilapidated public health network, but the ordeal of Parikh's family suggests that as coronavirus cases explode in India, even private facilities are at risk of being overrun.

More patients than beds in Mumbai as India faces surge in virus cases

MUMBAI/NEW DELHI (Reuters) - When Manit Parikh’s mother tested positive for the new coronavirus, she was rushed by ambulance to Mumbai’s private Lilavati Hospital, but officials told the family no critical-care beds were available.

INSIGHT-More patients than beds in Mumbai as India faces surge in virus cases

The Indian government estimates it spends only about 1.5% of its GDP on public health. That figure is higher than it was - about 1% in the 1980s and 1.3% five years ago - but India still ranks among the world's lowest spenders in terms of percentage of GDP.

As Coronavirus Cases Spike, More Patients In Mumbai Than Hospital Beds

More than a fifth of the India's coronavirus cases are in Mumbai.

Mumbai faces shortage of medical staff, hospital beds as coronavirus cases rise to 30,359; city records one-fifth of infections in India

Mumbai’s municipal authority said it had ordered public officials to take control of at least 100 private hospital beds in all 24 zones in the city of almost 20 million people to make more beds available for coronavirus patients.

Why is Trump so restrained about the Biden sexual assault allegation?

The president rarely misses a chance to sling mud but he has been uncharacteristically quiet about Tara Reade’s claim

Why is Trump so restrained about the Biden sexual assault allegation?

The president rarely misses a chance to sling mud but he has been uncharacteristically quiet about Tara Reade’s claimSometimes Donald Trump portrays his election rival, Joe Biden, as a sleepy geriatric who should be in a care home because “he doesn’t know he’s alive”. At others, the president speaks

VW owners in Germany can claim damages, court rules

Court rules against carmaker for selling vehicles with manipulated diesel engines

Volkswagen loses landmark German case as diesel owners stand to receive damages

The ‘dieselgate’ scandal has so far cost Volkswagen more than $32.7 billion in damages and regulatory fines

German court rules Volkswagen car owners entitled to damages in emissions scandal

A German federal court judge ruled on Monday that Volkswagen has to pay compensation to motorists who purchased vehicles with manipulated diesel ...

German court rules VW car owners entitled to damages in Dieselgate scandal

A German federal court judge ruled on Monday that Volkswagen has to pay compensation to motorists who purchased vehicles with manipulated diesel engines, a major blow for the carmaker in its home

What the papers say – May 25

Dominic Cummings’ flouting of lockdown guidelines and Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s defence of his chief adviser lead the papers on Monday.The left-leaning Daily Mirror leads the attack on the pair, labelling Mr Cummings a “cheat” and Mr Johnson a “coward”.

What the papers say – May 25

The crisis at No 10 over Dominic Cummings and Boris Johnson dominate the nation’s papers on Monday.

What the papers say – May 25

The crisis at No 10 over Dominic Cummings and Boris Johnson dominate the nation’s papers on Monday.

What the papers say – May 25

The crisis at No 10 over Dominic Cummings and Boris Johnson dominate the nation’s papers on Monday.

'What planet are they on?', 'Bojo stands by top aide': UK front pages react to Dominic Cummings crisis

The left-leaning Daily Mirror leads the attack on the pair, labelling Cummings a “cheat” and Johnson a “coward”.

Coronavirus lockdowns stifle Eid celebrations as infections rise

RIYADH: Muslims around the world began marking a sombre Eid al-Fitr on Sunday (May 24), many under coronavirus lockdown, but lax restrictions ...

Virus lockdowns stifle Eid celebrations as infections rise

The three-day festival, which marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan, is traditionally celebrated with mosque prayers, family feasts and shopping for new clothes, gifts and sweet treats.

Coronavirus lockdowns stifle Eid celebrations as infections rise

RIYADH: Muslims around the world began marking a sombre Eid al-Fitr on Sunday (May 24), many under coronavirus lockdown, but lax restrictions ...

180 arrested in fresh weekend protests over national security law in Hong Kong

Protesters returned to the streets Sunday as thousands turned out to decry Beijing's planned national security for Hong Kong At least 180 people were arrested in Causeway Bay and Wan Chai for offenses including participating in an authorized...

180 Arrested in Hong Kong Protests Against Chinese Takeover

Thousands of protesters filled the streets of Hong Kong on Sunday to denounce Beijing’s plan to impose a draconian national security law.

Suriname votes in poll crucial for convicted-killer president

Suriname went to the polls on Monday with strongman President Desi Bouterse seeking a third term, battling to hold onto power to avoid spending his twilight years in prison after being convicted of murder.

Suriname votes with convicted-killer president's future at stake

(UPDATED) With a partial lockdown in effect due to the coronavirus, Suriname's 380,000 eligible voters will head to the polls to elect the 51 members of the National Assembly, which will then elect its president

Suriname votes with convicted-killer president's future at stake

With a partial lockdown in effect due to the coronavirus pandemic, Suriname's 380,000 eligible voters will head to the polls to elect the 51 members of the National Assembly.

Iran reopens key shrines after two-month virus closure

Iran on Monday reopened major Shiite shrines across the Islamic republic, more than two months after they were closed, as it reported its lowest deaths from coronavirus since March.

Iran reopens major Shia shrines after two-month closure

Iran has reopened major Shia shrines across the Islamic republic, more than two months after they were closed, as it reported its lowest deaths from coronavirus since March.

Covid-19 wrap | Nearly 345 000 coronavirus deaths, outrage over British aide, Iran reopens shrines

Here are the latest developments in the coronavirus crisis.

Uddhav Thackeray vs Piyush Goyal: War of words erupts between Maharashtra CM, Railways minister over Shramik trains

In his address to the state on May 24, Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray said that while he had demanded 80 special trains per day for the state to ferry migrants home, it was getting only 40.

Maharashtra: War of words between Uddhav Thackeray govt and Railway Minister over ‘Shramik Special’ trains

The political slugfest over Shramik Special trains refuses to die down between Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray and Railway Minister Piyush Goyal over the issue on Sunday, with the Shiv Sena chief accusing the Railways of not providing enough trains to the state despite demand.

Uddhav Thackeray and Piyush Goyal engage in a bitter war of words over Shramik Special trains

Shramik Special trains news, Shramik Special trains schedule: Uddhav Thackeray said that while he had demanded 80 migrant Shramik Special trains per day, it was getting only 40.

Railways Minister Piyush Goyal's 12-Tweet Retort To Uddhav Thackeray

In a wrangle with Uddhav Thackeray over trains for migrants, Railways Minister Piyush Goyal tweeted on Sunday that his ministry would work overnight if it received within one hour a list of trains, passengers and destinations from the Maharashtra Chief Minister.

Covid-19: Piyush Goyal lashes out at Maharashtra CM, says state has provided list of only 41 trains

The railway minister claimed that he was ready to send 125 trains to Maharashtra on Monday, but no details had been received from the state.

Piyush Goyal’s 2 am tweet: ‘Where is list for 125 trains from Maharashtra?’

Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray and Railways Minister Piyush Goyal on Sunday had already engaged in a war of words over the running of Shramik special trains

Notifying only 41 Shramik trains for Maharashtra for now: Piyush Goyal

The minister said that the Maharashtra government has provided a received list of only 46 trains, out of which five are to West Bengal and Odisha

Six women prisoners murdered by inmates in Honduras

TEGUCIGALPA, May 25 — Six women were killed by alleged gang members at a women's prison near the Honduran capital Tegucigalpa, the National Penitentiary Institute said yesterday. The killers broke through gates and the roof of a building at the women's prison in Tamara, 10 kilometers to the north...

Six women prisoners murdered by inmates in Honduras

Six women have been killed by alleged gang members at a women's prison near the Honduran capital Tegucigalpa, the National Penitentiary Institute has said.

Six women prisoners murdered by inmates in Honduras

TEGUCIGALPA: Six women were killed by alleged gang members at a women's prison near the Honduran capital Tegucigalpa, the National Penitentiary ...

"Train Should Reach Station": Sena Leader Taunts Piyush Goyal Over Tweets

In a dig at Railway Minister Piyush Goyal over the diversion of the Vasai Road-Gorakhpur Sharmik Special train via Odisha, Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut on Monday said their only request is that train carrying migrants should reach its destination as announced.

‘Migrants train should reach destination’: Sanjay Raut’s jibe at Piyush Goyal over diversions

The Vasai Road-Gorakhpur Sharmik Special train to Uttar Pradesh, which left from Palghar on May 21, was diverted to a different route via Odisha due to heavy congestion.

Sena, Cong take jibe at Goyal over diversion of UP-bound train

PTI Mumbai Taking a dig at Railways Minister Piyush Goyal over diversion of the Vasai Road-Gorakhpur Sharmik Special train via Odisha, Shiv Sena leader Sa

Train should reach station: Sena leader taunts Piyush Goyal over tweets

In a dig at Railway Minister Piyush Goyal over the diversion of the Vasai Road-Gorakhpur Sharmik Special train via Odisha, Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut on Monday said their only request is that train carrying migrants should reach its destination as announced.

Coronavirus lockdown | Shiv Sena, Congress take jibe at Piyush Goyal over diversion of U.P.-bound train

Shiv Sena’s ally Congress also took a dim view of the train diversion, saying the government was “taking migrant workers on a country tour” without providing them food and water

‘Train should reach station as announced’: Shiv Sena’s reply to Piyush Goyal’s tweets

As the war of words between Shiv Sena and Railway Minister Piyush Goyal seem to not get over anytime soon, Sena leader Sanjay Raut while taking a dig at Railway Minister Piyush Goyal over the diversion of the Vasai Road-Gorakhpur Sharmik Special train via Odisha, on Monday said their only request is that train carrying migrants should reach its destination as announced.

Woman taken hostage by Connecticut murder suspect found safe in New Jersey

A woman who said she was abducted by a college student suspected of killing two people in Connecticut has been found safe in New Jersey, police said Monday.

Woman taken hostage by Connecticut murder suspect found safe

A woman who said she was abducted by a college student suspected of killing two people in Connecticut has been found safe in New Jersey, police said Monday. The 23-year-old...

3-state manhunt for UConn student wanted in 2 homicides: cops

Three states are conducting a manhunt Monday for a University of Connecticut accused of two brutal slayings and believed to be armed with several stolen guns had stretched from Connecticut to New Jersey and Pennsylvania.

Police searching for student on the run after 'killing two people'

A tri-state manhunt is underway for Peter Manfredonia, a 23-year-old student at the University of Connecticut, who is believed to be armed with stolen guns

Tri-state manhunt underway for suspect in Connecticut double homicide

Police in Connecticut, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania are on the lookout for a 23-year-old man suspected of killing two people as part of a larger crime spree over Memorial Day weekend.

Coronavirus lockdown extended till June 30 in Himachal’s Hamirpur, Solan

Hamirpur and Solan districts in Himachal Pradesh will continue with the coronavirus lockdown for a month after the current nationwide phase ends on May 31

Coronavirus lockdown extended till June 30 in Himachal’s Hamirpur, Solan

According to officials, Hamirpur has witnessed a spurt in cases after people in large numbers returned to the state from parts of the country recently.

Coronavirus pandemic | Lockdown extended in Himachal Pradesh's Hamirpur, Solan districts till June 30

Hamirpur has reported the highest number of COVID-19 cases at 63 while 21 people have tested positive for the infection in Solan till now

Coronavirus | Lockdown extended till June 30 in Himachal Pradesh’s Hamirpur, Solan

Hamirpur has reported the highest 63 virus cases while 21 people have tested positive for the infection in Solan till now.

Lockdown 5.0 in Himachal Pradesh: Hamirpur, Solan district magistrates extend lockdown till June 30

Hamirpur and Solan districts in Himachal Pradesh will continue with the coronavirus lockdown for a month after the current nationwide phase ends on May 31.

Lockdown extended in Himachal’s Hamirpur and Solan till June 30

Hamirpur and Solan districts in Himachal Pradesh will continue with the coronavirus lockdown for a month after the current nationwide phase ends on May 31.

Coronavirus lockdown extended till June 30 in Himachal Pradesh's Hamirpur, Solan

Hamirpur has reported the highest 63 virus cases while 21 people have tested positive for the infection in Solan till now.The district magistrates of Hamirpur and Solan issued orders Monday extending the curfew in their areas up to June 30

Himachal Pradesh Extends Lockdown Till June 30 as COVID-19 Cases Cross 214-mark With 5 Deaths in The State

Authorities in the state extended the lockdown till June 30 in Solan and Hamirpur districts as these two places are the new epicentres of coronavirus in the state.

Curfew Extended till June 30 in Solan and Hamirpur of Himachal Pradesh -

Authorities in Hamirpur and Solan districts of Himachal Pradesh on Monday extended the Covid-19 curfew till June 30, whereas one-fourth

Coronavirus curfew extended till June 30 in Himachal Pradesh's Hamirpur, Solan

The authorities on Monday extended the coronavirus curfew in Himachal Pradesh's Hamirpur and Solan districts till June 30.

Union minister Gowda courts quarantine controversy

Union minister Gowda courts quarantine controversy. Sadananda Gowda, the minister, also Bengaluru North MP, drove off in an official car with out undergoing institutional quarantine as mandated by the Karnataka government for air travellers coming from high COVID-19 prevalence states after arriving by a commercial airline flight, services of which resumed after two months.

Union minister in-charge of pharma skips quarantine, sparks row

Sadananda Gowda central rule, says he is exempt as he is handling essential sector

Sadananda Gowda lands in controversy in Bengaluru for skipping quarantine

Union Minister says he handles pharmaceuticals department, which is exempt from quarantine rule because it's an essential department.

Muslims in India, Bangladesh celebrate Eid subdued by virus

Muslims in India and Bangladesh joined prayers to celebrate a subdued Eid-al Fitr on Monday, marking the end of the Ramadan holy month by seeking blessings for a world free from coronavirus.

Virus Outbreak Nepal Eid

Muslims in India and Bangladesh joined prayers to celebrate a subdued Eid-al Fitr on Monday, marking the end of the Ramadan holy month by seeking blessings for a world free from coronavirus. Across India, government leaders and imams appealed to Eid celebrants to follow lockdown norms and maintain social

Subdued Eid al-Fitr in India, Bangladesh amid coronavirus crisis

Muslims in India and Bangladesh celebrated a subdued Eid al-Fitr on Monday, marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan under the shadow of the coronavirus pandemic.

Muslims in India, Bangladesh celebrate Eid subdued by COVID-19

Indian government leaders and imams appealed to Eid celebrants to follow lockdown norms

Standoff between Indian, Chinese troops in Ladakh continues

Standoff between Indian, Chinese troops in Ladakh continues. People familiar with the situation in the region said the two sides were engaged in trying to resolve the dispute, but there was no indication of a positive outcome yet as both the armies continued to bolster their positions in disputed areas of Pangong Tso and Galwan Valley and Demchok.

No Indian Soldier Detained, Says Army As Standoff With Chinese Troops Continues In Ladakh

The Chinese side has strengthened its presence in the Galwan Valley, erecting around 100 tents in the last two weeks.

No signs of Indian, Chinese troops backing off as standoff heads for long haul

People familiar with the situation in the region said the two sides were engaged in trying to resolve the dispute, but there was no indication of a positive outcome yet as both the armies continued to bolster their positions in disputed areas of Pangong Tso and Galwan Valley and Demchok.

China plans missions along India border with first plateau-focused unmanned helicopter: Report

China is likely to deploy its first plateau-focused unmanned helicopter along the Indian border. The helicopter is capable of conducting reconnaissance missions and electronic disruption at high altitudes.

India maintains aggressive posturing against China’s moves at LAC

Chinese military is fast increasing its troops in areas around Pangong Tso lake and Galwan Valley along the Line of Actual Control in Ladakh, sending a clear signal that it was not ready to end its confrontation with the Indian Army anytime soon, people familiar with the situation in the disputed region said.

Armies of India, China appear heading towards biggest face-off after Doklam

India News: NEW DELHI: Indian and Chinese troops remained engaged in an eyeball-to-eyeball situation in several disputed areas along the Line of Actual Control in.

Chinese troops come inside Indian territory in eastern Ladakh: Report

India has conducted “mirror deployment” on its side to match moves made by the Chinese forces in eastern Ladakh, according to a report.

Israel’s Netanyahu says he won’t miss West Bank annexation opportunity

JERUSALEM, May 25 — Israel will not miss a “historic opportunity” to extend its sovereignty to parts of the West Bank, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said today calling the move one of his new government’s top tasks. Palestinians consider such a step as illegal annexation of occupied...

Israeli PM Says He Won't Miss ‘Historic’ Annexation Opportunity

Israel will not miss a “historic opportunity” to extend its sovereignty to parts of the West Bank, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Monday, calling the move one of his new government’s top tasks. Palestinians consider such a step as illegal

China condemns US blacklisting dozens of its firms

China condemned the U.S. adding 33 Chinese entities to a trade blacklist, a move that risks potential retaliation from Beijing as tensions between the world’s two-biggest economies deteriorate further.

China hits out at US for blacklisting firms

China condemned the US for adding 33 Chinese entities to a trade blacklist, a move that risks potential retaliation from Beijing as tensions between the world’s two-biggest economies deteriorate furth

Biden aims to move left without abandoning centrist roots

Biden is sharpening his tone, still pitching consensus but touting a “bold agenda” aimed at mollifying progressives who remain skeptical he will deliver enough on health care, student loan debts and the climate crisis.

Biden aims to move left without abandoning centrist roots

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

Biden aims to move left without abandoning centrist roots

WASHINGTON — Joe Biden worked out deals with Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell. He defended Vice-President Mike Pence as a “decent guy” and eulogized Arizona Republican Sen. John McCain’s “fairness, honesty, dignity, respect.”

400 km lockdown trip: U.K. government rejects calls to sack chief aide

The opposition Labour Party has called for an official investigation.

UK PM Boris Johnson backs top aide after lockdown revelations

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has defended his chief adviser Dominic Cummings, amid a clamour of calls for Cummings to resign after it emerged he travelled to Durham from London while the country was on lockdown and everyone had been told to stay at home. 

South Korea to require face masks on transit, flights

South Koreans will be required to wear masks when using public transportation and taxis nationwide starting Tuesday as health authorities look for more ways to slow the spread of the coronavirus as people increase their public activities.

South Korea to require masks on transit, flights | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

BANGKOK >> South Koreans will be required to wear masks when using public transportation and taxis nationwide starting Tuesday as authorities look for more ways to slow the spread of the coronavirus as people increase their public activities.

First Spanish beaches to reopen as lockdown eases

Coronavirus lockdown measures will finally be eased for people in Madrid and Barcelona from Monday, while elsewhere in Spain the first beaches are due to reopen.

Spain eases Covid-19 lockdown in Madrid, Barcelona and reopens beaches

Coronavirus lockdown measures will finally be eased for people in Madrid and Barcelona from Monday, while elsewhere in Spain the first beaches are due to reopen.

First Spanish beaches to reopen as lockdown eases 

Coronavirus lockdown measures will finally be eased for people in Madrid and Barcelona from Monday, while elsewhere in Spain the first beaches are due to reopen.

Iran fuel shipment nears Venezuelan shores, Maduro thanks Tehran

The lead vessel of a five-tanker flotilla carrying fuel supplied by Iran to gasoline-thirsty Venezuela neared one of state-run PDVSA's ports as President Nicolas Maduro thanked Tehran on Sunday. Iran is providing Venezuela with 1.53 million barrels of gasoline and components in a move criticized

Iran fuel shipment nears Venezuelan shores, Prez Maduro thanks Tehran

The lead vessel of a five-tanker flotilla carrying fuel supplied by Iran to gasoline-thirsty Venezuela neared one of state-run PDVSA’s … Iran fuel shipment nears Venezuelan shores, Prez Maduro thanks Tehran Read More »

Deal struck to dismantle blockades at Manitoba Hydro site, Indigenous group says

SPLIT LAKE, Man.

Deal struck to dismantle blockades at Manitoba Hydro site, Indigenous group says

SPLIT LAKE, Man. — A Manitoba Indigenous group says there’s a deal with the province’s Crown-owned hydro utility to remove blockades set up over fears that workers could introduce COVID-19 to an area around a multi-billion dollar hydroelectric project.

Deal struck to dismantle blockades at Manitoba Hydro site, Indigenous group says

SPLIT LAKE, Man. - A Manitoba Indigenous group says there's a deal with the province's Crown-owned hydro utility to remove blockades set up over fears that

Deal struck to dismantle blockades at Manitoba Hydro site, Indigenous group says

Blockades were set up over fears workers could introduce COVID-19

The workers that make your food put their lives on the line during pandemic. Whether they're protected now is up to you.

The American food supply chain from meat processing plants to fast-food chains relies on people working low-paying jobs that put them at risk for harassment, injury, and even death.

The workers that make your food put their lives on the line during pandemic. Whether they're protected now is up to you.

The American food supply chain relies on people working low-paying jobs that put them at risk for harassment, injury, and even death.

The workers that make your food put their lives on the line during pandemic. Whether they're protected now is up to you., Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - The American food supply chain relies on people working low-paying jobs that put them at risk for harassment, injury, and even death.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

The workers that make your food put their lives on the line during pandemic. Whether they’re protected now is up to you.

“Every day we risk our health and the health of our family that await us at home,” said Nelson Santiago.

US bans flights from Brazil, where pandemic is raging

The United States, citing Brazil’s surging coronavirus crisis, has banned flights from the nation, delivering a blow to its embattled leader, who has tried to use his warm relations with President Donald Trump to bolster his political standing.

US limits travel from Brazil amid worsening coronavirus outbreak

Brazil has the second-highest number of confirmed coronavirus infections in the world — trailing only the United States — with more than 350,000 cases and 22,700 deaths.

China says opposes all U.S. restrictions on Chinese airlines

China said on Monday it opposes all U.S. restrictions imposed against Chinese airlines, responding to a report that the U.S. Transportation Department has demanded Chinese carriers file their schedules and other flight details by May 27. Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian said flight restrictions

China protests America's coronavirus restrictions on its airlines

The US government late on Friday accused the Chinese government of making it impossible for US airlines to resume service to China

China says opposes all U.S. restrictions on Chinese airlines

BEIJING (Reuters) - China said on Monday it opposes all U.S. restrictions imposed against Chinese airlines, responding to a report that the U.S. Transportation Department has demanded Chinese carriers file their schedules and other flight details by May 27.

Beijing Opposes All US Restrictions on Chinese Airlines, Foreign Ministry Says

The statement comes in response to a report that the US Transportation Department ordered four Chinese airlines to file their schedules by 27 May. The American...

Virus-hit Fiji Airways cuts workforce by half

Fiji Airways lays off 758 staff, while those remaining would face a permanent pay cut of 20%

Virus-hit Fiji Airways cuts workforce by half

Pandemic-hit Fiji Airways fired more than half its workforce Monday, as travel restrictions put the islands' vital tourism sector in deep freeze and reduced the national carrier's revenue to "virtually zero".

COVID-19: Fiji Airways cuts workforce by half

Pandemic-hit Fiji Airways fired more than half its workforce Monday, as travel restrictions put the islands

Virus-hit Fiji Airways cuts workforce by half

Pandemic-hit Fiji Airways fired more than half its workforce Monday, as travel restrictions put the islands' vital tourism sector in deep freeze and reduced the national carrier's revenue to "virtually ...

Russia seeks 18-year prison term for ex-U.S. Marine accused of spying

Paul Whelan, a U.S. national who also holds British, Canadian and Irish passports, has been in custody since he was detained in a Moscow hotel room in December 2018

Russia seeks 18-year jail term for ex-U.S. Marine in spying trial

MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russian prosecutors asked a court on Monday to sentence former U.S. Marine Paul Whelan, who is on trial accused of spying for the United States, to 18 years in a maximum security prison, his lawyer said.

Sweden coronavirus deaths pass 4,000, say health authorities

STOCKHOLM, May 25 — Sweden, which has gained international attention for its softer approach to the coronavirus than many of its European neighbours, said today its number of deaths passed the 4,000 mark. The Public Health Agency said it had recorded 4,029 deaths and 33,843 confirmed cases of the...

Sweden coronavirus deaths pass 4,000 ― Health authorities

Sweden, which has gained international attention for its softer approach to the coronavirus than many of its European neighbours.

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

Sweden's death toll has far surpassed the tolls in neighbouring Nordic countries, which have all imposed more restrictive containment measures.

EU’s top diplomat urges ‘more robust strategy’ toward China

European Union's top diplomat has called for the bloc to have a “more robust strategy” toward China amid signs that Asia is replacing the United States as the center of global power.

EU’s top diplomat urges ‘more robust strategy’ toward China

BERLIN (AP) — The European Union's top diplomat has called for the bloc to have a “more robust strategy” toward China amid signs that Asia is replacing the United States...

EU: 'End' of U.S. Leadership, Rise of China 'Happening Before Our Eyes'

BERLIN (AP) - The European Union's top diplomat has called for the bloc to have a "more robust strategy" toward China amid signs that Asia is replacing the United States as the centre of global power.

EU’s top diplomat urges ‘more robust strategy’ toward China

EU foreign affairs chief Josep Borrell told a gathering of German ambassadors on Monday that “analysts have long talked about the end of an American-led system and the arrival of an Asian century.”

Florida law requiring felons to pay fines before voting is unconstitutional, judge rules

A Florida law requiring felons to pay legal fees as part of their sentences before regaining the vote is unconstitutional for those unable to pay, or unable to find out how much they owe, a federal judge ruled Sunday.

US judge rules Florida felons can vote without paying legal fees

Judge Robert Hinkle says current law is unconstitutional but his ruling is likely to face Republican challenge in key battleground state

Judge rules against Florida Republican-backed law blocking felons from voting until they pay legal fees

A federal judge in Tallahassee ruled on Sunday night that Florida law can't stop felons from voting because they can't pay back any legal fees and restitution they owe.The judge's decision could have deep ramifications as the state’s estimated 774,000 disenfranchised felons represent a significant

Florida Felons Who Owe Restitution Or Outstanding Legal Fees Can Still Vote, Judge Rules

‘This is a tremendous victory for voting rights,’ said an ACLU attorney. Felons in Florida who are unable to repay their court fines can still have their voting rights restored, a federal ...

Pakistan’s COVID-19 cases steadily go up to 56,349; death toll at 1,167

Pakistan's coronavirus cases on Monday reached 56,349 with 1,748 new patients while the death toll climbed to 1,167, the health ministry said.

Pakistan COVID-19 cases steadily go up to 56,349; death toll at 1,167

So far 1,167 people have died of the COVID-19 including 34 who lost their lives in the last 24 hours. A total of 17,482 patients have recovered from the deadly contagion.

Pakistan's COVID-19 cases steadily go up to 56,349; death toll at 1,167

The Ministry of National Health Services reported that 22,491 cases were diagnosed in Sindh, 20,077 in Punjab, 7,905 in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, 3,407 in Balochistan, 1,641 in Islamabad, 619 in Gilgit-Baltistan and 209 in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.

Murtaza Wahab concerned over rise in number of Covid-19 cases in children

Murtaza Wahab concerned over rise in number of Covid-19 cases in children

Corona Infected figure Reaches 56349 in Pakistan, 1167 Deaths Reported so far -

The total number of infected people rose to 56,349 on Monday after 1,748 new cases of corona virus infected were

1st deadlines for laid-off workers to get health insurance

Many laid-off workers who lost health insurance in the coronavirus shutdown soon face the first deadlines to qualify for fallback coverage under the Affordable Care Act.

1st deadlines for laid-off workers to get health insurance

People who lose workplace insurance generally have 60 days from when their coverage ended to apply for an ACA plan.

1st deadlines approach for laid-off workers to get health insurance

The nonpartisan Kaiser Family Foundation estimates that nearly 27 million workers and family members had lost job-based health coverage as of the start of this month.

1st deadlines for laid-off workers to get health insurance

People who lose workplace insurance generally have 60 days from when their coverage ended to apply for an ACA plan.

1st deadlines for laid-off workers to get health insurance

People who lose workplace insurance generally have 60 days from when their coverage ended to apply for an ACA plan.

First deadlines for laid-off workers to get health insurance | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

WASHINGTON >> Many laid-off workers who lost health insurance in the coronavirus shutdown soon face the first deadlines to qualify for fallback coverage under the Affordable Care Act.

Window to file for government health insurance approaching for coronavirus filers

Many laid-off workers who lost health insurance in the coronavirus shutdown soon face the first deadlines to qualify for fallback coverage under the Affordable Care Act.

1st deadlines for laid-off workers to get health insurance

WASHINGTON — Many laid-off workers who lost health insurance in the coronavirus shutdown soon face the first deadlines to qualify for fallback coverage under the Affordable Care Act. Taxpayer-subsidized health insurance is available for a modest cost — sometimes even free — across the country, but industry officials and independent researchers say few people seem …

Federal coronavirus testing plan puts burden on states

The Trump administration’s new strategy for coronavirus testing puts much of the burden on states while promising to provide supplies such as swabs and material to transport specimens.

Federal coronavirus testing plan puts burden on states

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration’s new strategy for coronavirus testing puts much of the burden on states while promising to provide supplies such as swabs and material to transport...

Federal coronavirus testing plan puts burden on states

WASHINGTON — The Trump administration’s new strategy for coronavirus testing puts much of the burden on states while promising to provide supplies such as swabs and material to transport specimens. The plan, which was delivered Sunday to members of Congress, drew harsh criticism Monday from Democrats. In a joint letter, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Senate …

Democratic leaders say Trump testing strategy is 'to deny the truth' about lack of supplies

Democratic leaders said Monday that President Trump's strategy for coronavirus testing is to "deny the truth" about the current lack of supplies.

Democratic leaders say Trump testing strategy is 'to deny the truth' about lack of supplies

Democratic leaders said Monday that President Trump’s strategy for coronavirus testing is to “deny the truth” about the current lack of supplies.

Democratic Leaders Condemn Trump’s National Testing Strategy as Plan to ‘Deny the Truth’

Democratic party leaders on Monday condemned the Trump administration’s newly delivered national coronavirus testing strategy as a disappointing denial of reality.

Democrats ding Trump on coronavirus testing after HHS report

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., slammed the Trump administration on Monday for what they say is the lack of “a serious plan for increasing testing” for the novel coronavirus as the death toll from the contagion nears 100,000.

Democrats: Trump lacks 'serious plan' to increase coronavirus testing

Four top Democrats accused the Trump administration of not having a real national strategy for coronavirus testing.

Easing Europe confident of avoiding coronavirus lockdown sequel

Armed with mass testing and tracing capabilities, a growing number of European countries are expressing confidence that they can avoid a return to economically-devastating coronavirus lockdowns. While most European countries failed to contain the coronavirus outbreak when it reached them in February

Easing Europe confident of avoiding coronavirus lockdown sequel

BRUSSELS/WARSAW (Reuters) - Armed with mass testing and tracing capabilities, a growing number of European countries are expressing confidence that they can avoid a return to economically-devastating coronavirus lockdowns.

Coronavirus: European nations easing restrictions confident they can avoid second wave

They don't want to re-introduce lockdowns.

COVID-19 deaths top 4,000 in under-fire Sweden

LONDON: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s closest aide refused to resign on Monday, saying he had done nothing wrong by driving 250 miles from London to access childcare when Britons were being told to stay at home to fight COVID-19. Dominic Cummings has faced calls to quit from lawmakers, Church of England bishops, police officers and scientists over his trip to County

'I think...I behaved reasonably' - Dominic Cummings defies calls to quit over accusations of flouting lockdown

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's closest aide refused to resign today, saying he had done nothing wrong by driving 250 miles from London to access childcare when Britons were being told to stay at home to fight COVID-19.

New South Wales urges parents to work from home as schools reopen

SYDNEY, May 25 — Australia's most populous state today urged locals to continue working from home despite schools reopening as the number of coronavirus cases slows. Australia has reported just over 7,100 Covid-19 infections, including 102 deaths, well below figures reported by other developed...

Australia's most populous state urges parents to work from home as schools reopen

SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australia’s most populous state on Monday urged locals to continue working from home despite schools reopening as the number of coronavirus cases slows.

Australia's most populous state braces for travel chaos as schools, offices reopen

Australia's most populous state on Monday deployed hundreds of crowd control staff to enforce social distancing on public transport amid an ...

Russia’s Aeroflot reports 95pc April passenger drop

MOSCOW, May 25 — Russia’s biggest carrier Aeroflot today said it registered a 95 per cent drop in passengers in April compared to last year, as the coronavirus ground travel to a halt. The Aeroflot Group carried 11.4 million passengers in the first four months of 2020, which is 34.7 per cent...

Russia's Aeroflot reports 95% April passenger drop

The Aeroflot Group carried 11.4 million passengers in the first four months of 2020, which is 34.7 percent less than the same period last year, it said in a statement.

Russia's Aeroflot reports 95% passenger drop in April 2020

Aeroflot Group expects to gradually increase the number of flights across Russia in June 2020

Putin back in Kremlin, Russia looks to ease lockdown in some regions

MOSCOW, May 25 — President Vladimir Putin made a rare lockdown appearance in the Kremlin today after officials said improvements in the coronavirus situation may allow Russia to re-open some tourist resorts soon and relax restrictions in many regions. Russia, which has reported the world’s...

Putin back in Kremlin, Russia looks to ease lockdown in some regions

MOSCOW (Reuters) - President Vladimir Putin made a rare lockdown appearance in the Kremlin on Monday after officials said improvements in the coronavirus situation may allow Russia to re-open some tourist resorts soon and relax restrictions in many regions.

Merkel in tug-of-war with states over virus safety rules

BERLIN, May 25 — A power struggle between Chancellor Angela Merkel and two German states over coronavirus rules erupted today as Berlin sought to extend social distancing restrictions by another month against a regional revolt. A draft policy document from Merkel’s office seen by AFP showed...

Merkel in tug-of-war with states over virus safety rules

A power struggle between Chancellor Angela Merkel and two German states over coronavirus rules erupted Monday as Berlin sought to extend social distancing restrictions by another month against a regional revolt.

Denmark to let cross-border couples meet again

COPENHAGEN (Reuters) - Denmark eased its border controls with other Nordic countries and Germany on Monday, allowing cross-border couples separated by the coronavirus lockdown to meet again if they can prove they have been in a relationship for at least six months.

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

COPENHAGEN – Denmark eased its border controls with other Nordic countries and Germany on Monday, allowing cross-border couples separated by the coronavirus lockdown to meet again if they can prove they have been in a relationship for at least six months.

Denmark asks lovestruck travelers to show proof of romance

If you have a partner in Denmark, you might be allowed to visit them — but only if you show evidence of your relationship to the Danish police. The rule applies to travelers from Germany and the Scandinavian countries.

South Africa to ease lockdown despite surge in Covid-19 cases

Ramaphosa says lockdown cannot be sustained indefinitely.

South Africa to ease lockdown despite surge in Covid-19 cases

Cape Town. South Africa will ease the Covid-19 lockdown from level four to level three beginning from June 1, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced Sunday amid a surge in confirmed cases.

S. Africa to ease Covid-19 lockdown

Ramaphosa says lockdown cannot be sustained indefinitely.

Man jailed for 'shocking circumcision' on infant

A 55-year-old man has been jailed for three years for carrying out a "barbaric" circumcision without anaesthetic on a ten-month-old boy.

Man who carried out 'barbaric' circumcision on baby boy jailed for three years

Philip Ogbewe, who is from Nigeria but has been living in Ireland for 20 years, pleaded guilty to reckless endangerment of life

Man jailed for three years for ‘barbaric’ circumcision without anaesthetic

Baby boy needed urgent medical attention and was hospitalised for two weeks

UK records lowest number of hospital deaths since lockdown began

NHS England today recorded 59 more deaths in hospitals. Across all settings, Scotland announced three more deaths, while Wales had seven and Northern Ireland had eight.

Dominic Cummings to make statement amid claims he breached Covid-19 lockdown rules

British PM’s aide to give address as calls for his resignation mount across political spectrum

Dominic Cummings to make public statement over lockdown claims

Boris Johnson's chief adviser faces calls to quit

The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada

The latest numbers of confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 4:00 a.m. on May 25, 2020:

COVID-19: today's numbers

The latest numbers of confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases in Canada as of May 25:

The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada

The latest numbers of confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 4:00 a.m. on May 25, 2020: There are 84,699 confirmed and presumptive cases in Canada. _ Quebec: 47,411 confirmed (including 3,984 deaths, 14,331 resolved) _ Ontario: 25,500 confirmed (including 2,073 deaths, 19,477 resolved) _ Alberta: 6,860 confirmed (including 135 deaths, 5,924 resolved) …

Russia records its highest daily death toll from the coronavirus as its number of new cases appears to decline

Russia recorded 8,599 new cases 153 new deaths on Sunday linked to the coronavirus, raising its overall death toll to 3,541.

Russia records its highest daily death toll from the coronavirus as its number of new cases appears to decline

Russia denies that it has manipulated coronavirus data and maintains that its mortality rate from the virus is among the lowest in the world.

Russia records its highest daily death toll from the coronavirus as its number of new cases appears to decline

Russia denies that it has manipulated coronavirus data and maintains that its mortality rate from the virus is among the lowest in the world.

Russia records its highest daily death toll from the coronavirus as its number of new cases appears to decline

Russia denies that it has manipulated coronavirus data and maintains that its mortality rate from the virus is among the lowest in the world.

Russia records its highest daily death toll from the coronavirus as its number of new cases appears to decline

Russia recorded its highest daily spike in coronavirus deaths on Sunday as its number of new daily cases appears to be on the decline.

PM Modi conveys greetings on Eid-ul-Fitr to UAE

UAE in a telephonic conversation with Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi.

UAE-India exchange Eid messages

Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed and Indian PM Narendra Modi spoke on the phone

PM Modi speaks with Sheikh Hasina, greets Bangladesh on occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday spoke on phone with Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and conveyed greetings on Eid-ul-Fitr.

Modi conveys Eid greetings to Bangladesh PM, Abu Dhabi crown prince

Modi and Sheikh Hasina share their assessment of the damage caused by cyclone Amphan.Sheikh Zayed and Modi express satisfaction about the effective cooperation between the two countries during the covid-19 pandemic situation

Germany divided over plans to nix rules despite outbreaks

A spat is brewing between Germany's federal government and state governors over plans by some regional leaders to end pandemic-related restrictions despite fresh clusters of cases across the country.

Germany divided over plans to nix rules despite outbreaks

BERLIN (AP) — A spat is brewing between Germany's federal government and state governors over plans by some regional leaders to end pandemic-related restrictions despite fresh clusters of cases across...

Germany divided over plans to nix rules despite outbreaks

BERLIN — A spat is brewing between Germany’s federal government and state governors over plans by some regional leaders to end pandemic-related restrictions despite fresh clusters of cases across the country.

Germany divided over plans to nix rules despite outbreaks

BERLIN — A spat is brewing between Germany’s federal government and state governors over plans by some regional leaders to end pandemic-related restrictions despite fresh clusters of cases across the country. The country has seen a steady decline in the overall number of COVID-19 cases thanks to measures imposed 10 weeks ago to limit personal …

Germany divided over plans to nix rules despite outbreaks

A spat was brewing Monday between Germany's federal government and state governors over plans by some regional leaders to end pandemic-related restrictions despite fresh clusters of cases across the country.

Germany divided over plans to nix rules despite COVID-19 outbreaks | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

BERLIN >> Germany’s federal government and state governors squared up today for a battle over plans to end pandemic-related restrictions despite fresh clusters of cases across the country.

Germany divided over plans to nix rules despite outbreaks

BERLIN (AP) — Germany's federal government and state governors squared up Monday for a battle over plans to end pandemic-related restrictions despite fresh clusters of cases across the country.The country has seen a steady decline in the overall number of COVID-19 cases thanks to measures imposed 10 weeks ago to limit personal contacts.But as restrictions have slowly been lifted there have also been case spikes across Germany linked to slaughterhouses, restaurants, religious services, nursing homes and refugee shelters.The country's current raft of coronavirus measures is due to expire on June 5.

Mauritius records 2 new COVID-19 cases after month-long lull

The Indian Ocean island nation initially surged ahead of other East African countries in terms of caseload, hitting a peak of 332 just shy of six weeks into its outbreak.

Mauritius records 2 new Covid-19 cases after month-long lull

Two residents of Mauritius who were recently repatriated from India have tested positive for Covid-19, the country's first cases in nearly a month, the government has announced.

Mauritius records two new COVID-19 cases since April 26

The Indian Ocean archipelago was initially the worst affected country in East Africa, with 332 cases reported just six weeks into the epidemic.

Coronavirus positive Maharashtra minister hospitalised

A Maharashtra cabinet minister and senior Congress leader, who has tested positive for coronavirus, was on Monday admitted in a hospital here, a close

Another minister in Uddhav's cabinet tests Covid positive

Another minister in Uddhav's cabinet tests Covid positive. Earlier, housing minister Jitendra Awhad had tested positive for coronavirus.

Maharashtra minister Ashok Chavan admitted to Mumbai's Lilavati Hospital for coronavirus treatment

Maharashtra PWD minister and senior Congress leader Ashok Chavan is admitted in Lilavati hospital in Mumbai for Covid-19 treatment.

Ashok Chavan tests positive for coronavirus, second minister in Uddhav Thackeray’s cabinet

Ashok Chavan Crona: Ashok Chavan is the second minister in the Uddhav Thackeray government to catch the Coronavirus infection after NCP leader and Housing Minister Jitendra Awhad.

Another Maharashtra cabinet minister tests positive for coronavirus

The minister has been travelling between Mumbai and his home district in Marathwada frequently

Another Maharashtra cabinet minister tests positive for coronavirus

A senior Congress leader who is a minister in the Maharashtra cabinet has tested positive for novel coronavirus, sources and a Health official said on Sunday. The minister has been travelling between

Covid-19: Uttar Pradesh reports 273, Uttarakhand reports 15 new cases in last 24 hours

In Uttar Pradesh, 3,581 people have been discharged and 165 deaths have been reported so far.

India sees record 6,977 COVID-19 cases, 154 deaths in last 24 hours; total count crosses 138,000

The total number of deaths due to COVID-19 now stands at 4,021 in the country

Coronavirus 'cover-up' China's Chernobyl: White House official

A top White House official has likened China's handling of the coronavirus outbreak to the Soviet Union's cover-up of the meltdown at the Chernobyl...

President Trump's adviser compares China's handling of coronavirus to Chernobyl

The US national security adviser Robert O’Brien on Sunday drew parallels between China's handling of the coronavirus outbreak and the Soviet Union’s c

Cops seize killer's phone

As police in Nova Scotia continue their investigation into a mass killing last month that claimed 22 lives, newly released documents reveal the RCMP recently seized and searched the killer's computer, cellphone, tablet and navigation devices.

N.S. RCMP use warrants to find killer's cellphone, computer and other devices

As police continue their investigation into a mass killing that claimed 22 lives last month in rural Nova Scotia, newly released documents reveal the RCMP recently seized and searched the killer's computer, cellphone, tablet and navigation devices.

N.S. RCMP use warrants to find killer's cellphone, computer and other devices

HALIFAX — As police in Nova Scotia continue their investigation into a mass killing last month that claimed 22 lives, newly released documents reveal the RCMP have seized and searched the killer’s computer, cellphone, tablet and a navigation device. The search warrants released today do not provide details about what police found because the documents are heavily …

Coronavirus in India LIVE: 1,38,845 COVID-19 cases, 4021 deaths; highest-ever spike of 6,977 cases

All domestic flights are also set to resume in India from today

Coronavirus in India LIVE: Death toll tops 4,000-mark; case tally crosses 1.38 lakh

All domestic flights are also set to resume in India from today

Amid rising COVID-19 cases, domestic flight services resume after two months

The very first of these flights took off from Terminal 3 of the Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi today at 5 AM and landed in Pune at 6:42 AM.

Centres issues guidelines for domestic air travel; here's what you need to do

The new guidelines listed for domestic air travel are as follows:

COVID-19: Death Toll Crosses 4,000 As Record 6,977 Cases Reported In 24 HRS

Maharashtra remains the worst affected by the coronavirus outbreak in the country.

EU eyes first face-to-face summit in months to haggle over budget

EU eyes first face-to-face summit in months to haggle over budget

EU eyes first face-to-face summit in months to haggle over budget

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - EU leaders may meet for a face-to-face summit in the coming weeks to bargain over the next joint budget and a linked coronavirus recovery fund, suspending lockdown rules imposed to contain the pandemic, diplomats and officials said.

EU eyes first face-to-face summit in months to haggle over budget

European Commission to propose blueprint for € 1tn multiannual financial framework

Tow truck turf wars: Toronto sees rise in violence likened to organised crime

A fourth murder in two years has shone a light on the danger for drivers in a highly lucrative – and highly cut-throat – industry

Tow truck turf wars: Toronto sees rise in violence likened to organised crime

A fourth murder in two years has shone a light on the danger for drivers in a highly lucrative – and highly cut-throat – industryJust before sunset, a volley of gunshots rang out in the parking lot of a northern Toronto apartment complex.When police arrived, they found a black tow truck pinned between

China decides to evacuate its citizens from India amid rise in coronavirus cases

The Chinese embassy put out a notice on its website on Monday, asking those wanting to return home to book tickets in special flights. The move to evacuate its citizens comes in the wake of India emerging as the 10th worst-hit country by the deadly virus, which has infected nearly 1.40 lakh people in India.

China decides to evacuate its citizens from India amid rise in coronavirus cases

The Chinese embassy put out a notice on its website on Monday, asking those wanting to return home to book tickets in special flights.

China decides to evacuate citizens from India amid rise in coronavirus cases

India News: China has decided to evacuate its citizens, including students, tourists and businessmen, from India who are facing "difficulties" in the country and

China to evacuate its citizens from India amid rise in coronavirus cases

The move to evacuate its citizens comes in the wake of India emerging as the 10th worst-hit country by the deadly virus, which has infected nearly 1.40 lakh people in India.People opting to return China will have to accept all quarantine, epidemic prevention arrangements during the flight as well as after entering China

China to evacuate its citizens from India amid rising coronavirus cases

The Chinese embassy put out a notice on its website on Monday, asking those wanting to return home to book tickets in special flights

Live Coronavirus Updates: Delhi Coronavirus Cases Cross 14,000-Mark

Delhi recorded 635 fresh cases of COVID-19 on Monday, taking the tally to 14,053 with 276 deaths so far in the national capital.

German government, regions tussle over reopening from lockdowns

BERLIN, May 25 — Germany’s central and regional governments were at odds today over when and how far to ease contact distancing rules, with allies of Chancellor Angela Merkel warning that scrapping them risks unleashing a new wave of coronavirus infections. The row erupted after Bodo Ramelow,...

German government, regions tussle over reopening from lockdowns

BERLIN (Reuters) - Germany’s central and regional governments sparred on Monday over when and how far to ease social-distancing rules, with allies of Chancellor Angela Merkel warning that scrapping them risks a new wave of coronavirus infections.

Celeste Barber's record-breaking $51 million bushfire fundraiser cannot be split up and donated to other charities, the Supreme Court has ruled

The amount raised may have broken fundraising records, but the $51.3 million raised by Celeste Barber remains bound to the law.

Celeste Barber’s $51 million bushfire money must stay with NSW RFS

Money raised by Celeste Barber's bushfire campaign cannot go to other charities or states, but can be given to injured firefighters, a judge has ruled.

Here’s Why The $51 Million Celeste Barber Raised With Your Help Can’t Be Shared Around

The Supreme Court ruled that $51 million Celeste Barber raised for the NSW RFS can't be shared with other states and agencies. Here's why.

Italy coalition squabbles over recruiting volunteers to enforce distancing

ROME (Reuters) - Italy’s coalition partners quarrelled on Monday over a proposal to recruit volunteers to enforce social distancing rules as the country gradually rolls back its coronavirus-related restrictions.

Italy coalition squabbles over recruiting volunteers to enforce distancing

Italy's coalition partners quarrelled on Monday over a proposal to recruit volunteers to enforce social distancing rules as the country gradually rolls back its coronavirus-related restrictions. Regional Affairs Minister Francesco Boccia, a member of the centre-left Democratic Party (PD), said some

Italy recruits volunteers to control crowds as lockdown eases

ROME, May 25 — Italy’s government will ask some 60,000 citizens to work as volunteers to enforce social distancing rules as it gradually removes coronavirus restrictions, after scenes of street gatherings over the weekend sparked an outcry. Italy is gradually relaxing a nationwide lockdown...

Chile's hospitals under strain as coronavirus cases near 70,000, president says

SANTIAGO, May 25 — Chile's healthcare system is under strain and “very close to the limit,” President Sebastian Pinera said yesterday, as the number of confirmed novel coronavirus infections approaches 70,000 after a rapid increase in recent days. The Ministry of Health reported 3,709 new...

Chile's hospitals under strain as coronavirus cases near 70,000: President Pinera

SANTIAGO: Chile's healthcare system is under strain and "very close to the limit," President Sebastian Pinera said on Sunday (May 24), as the ...

Chile's hospitals under strain as coronavirus cases near 70,000, president says

SANTIAGO (Reuters) - Chile’s healthcare system is under strain and “very close to the limit,” President Sebastian Pinera said on Sunday, as the number of confirmed novel coronavirus infections approaches 70,000 after a rapid increase in recent days.

Beijing Warns Americans Are Pushing Countries Toward ‘New Cold War’

(Bloomberg) — The U.S. should give up its “wishful thinking” of changing China, Foreign Minister Wang Yi said, warning that some in America were pushing relations to a “new Cold War.

France promises ‘significant’ pay hikes for health workers

PARIS, May 25 — Prime Minister Edouard Philippe said today that health workers would soon get hefty pay increases as part of an overhaul of France’s hospital system in response to the coronavirus crisis. “I can say without any ambiguity, the increase will be significant,” Philippe said...

Covid-19: France's health workers to get ‘significant’ pay rises

Prime Minister Edouard Philippe said Monday that health workers would soon get hefty pay increases as part of an overhaul of France's hospital system in response to the coronavirus crisis.

Trudeau, Singh pressed on party's decision to access COVID-19 wage subsidy

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau faced multiple questions today on why his party applied for a federal wage subsidy program for organizations facing economic hardship due to COVID-19.

Trudeau, Singh pressed on party's decision to access COVID-19 wage subsidy

OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau faced multiple questions today on why his party applied for a federal wage subsidy program for organizations facing e

Belgium will not return to tough lockdown, says minister

BRUSSELS, May 25 — Belgium will not return to the strict measures imposed for nearly two months to combat the coronavirus outbreak even if there is a second wave of Covid-19 cases, the country’s interior minister has said. The country of 11.5 million people effectively closed down in mid-March,...

Belgium will not return to tough lockdown: minister

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Belgium will not return to the strict measures imposed for nearly two months to combat the coronavirus outbreak even if there is a second wave of COVID-19 cases, the country’s interior minister has said.

South China Sea Watch

A look at recent developments in the South China Sea, where China is pitted against smaller neighbors in multiple territorial disputes over islands, coral reefs and lagoons. China’s foreign minister is dismissing claims that the country is exploiting the coronavirus outbreak to expand its footprint

China denies using Coronavirus to grow presence in South China Sea

China’s foreign minister is dismissing claims that the country is exploiting the coronavirus outbreak to expand its footprint in the South China Sea, labeling such accusations as “sheer nonsense.”

Aide to British PM Cummings says he doesn’t regret lockdown trip

LONDON, May 26 — Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s closest adviser Dominic Cummings said today that he didn’t regret his decision to drive 250 miles from London to northern England, saying he had not flouted lockdown rules by staying on his family’s farm. “I don’t regret what I did....

Aide to British PM Cummings says he doesn't regret lockdown trip

LONDON (Reuters) - Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s closest adviser Dominic Cummings said on Monday that he didn’t regret his decision to drive 250 miles from London to northern England, saying he had not flouted lockdown rules by staying on his family’s farm.

ICC Elections: Huge blow for Shashank Manohar as Ethics Officer clears Colin Graves

Cricket News: Shashank Manohar's concern that there was monetary exchange between the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) and Cricket West Indies (CWI) with an ey

ICC Elections: Huge blow for Manohar as Ethics Officer clears Graves

Ethics Officer dismisses claim there was monetary exchange between ECB and CWI

Ethics officer gives Colin Graves clean-chit after Manohar’s loan violation complaint

ICC Ethics Officer has given clean-chit to Colin Graves after thoroughly examining Shashank Manohar’s doubt of ECB trying to manipulate ICC election result. A BCCI official has further stated that it was malpractice played by the current ICC Chairman to remove a contender from the role.

Mongolia to maintain strict virus regulations ‘until vaccine found’

ULAANBAATAR, May 25 — Mongolia will maintain strict coronavirus regulations until a vaccine is found, the prime minister said today, raising the prospect of the country being locked down for months to come. Wedged between Russia and China, landlocked Mongolia on March 12 become one of the first...

Mongolia to maintain strict virus regulations 'until vaccine found'

Mongolia will maintain strict coronavirus regulations until a vaccine is found, the prime minister said Monday, raising the prospect of the country being locked down for months to come.

The unanswered questions about Dominic Cummings' coronavirus lockdown travels

Dominic Cummings remains in his position as the Prime Minister's de facto chief of staff after Boris Johnson gave him his backing following revelations he travelled from London to Durham during the lockdown. While the Prime Minister, speaking at the Downing Street press conference, said his most senior adviser "acted responsibly, legally and with integrity", there remain questions about Mr Cumming’s decision to make the initial journey, along with the further allegations levelled against the 48-year-old.

Dominic Cummings controversy: The unanswered questions

Despite backing by Boris Johnson, key details about aide’s breaching of lockdown remain murky

Serial rapist dubbed 'the Beast of Kavos' breaks his back plunging 100ft into a ravine in Corfu when police tried to arrest him over 'new attack on Albanian woman weeks after he was released'

Dimitris Aspiotis, 47, who preyed on seven British holidaymakers, fractured his leg, hip and spine and ruptured a kidney when he fell from a cliff in Lefkimmi last Friday.

Serial rapist breaks his back while escaping from Police

A serial rapist popularly referred to as 'the Beast of Kavos' while escaping from Police after he raped a woman, has broken his back when he plunged 100ft into a ravine in Greece. The man whose

Serial rapist Beast of Kavos breaks back plunging 100ft into Corfu ravine

Dimitris Aspiotis, 47, a serial predator who raped seven British woman in the Greek holiday isle of Kavos has been arrested after he plummeted into a deep ravine

Aide to British PM at centre of scandal to make statement, says media

LONDON, May 25 — Dominic Cummings, a close adviser to British Prime Minister Boris Johnson who is facing calls for his resignation over a trip that many believe broke coronavirus lockdown rules, will make a public statement today, Sky News and ITV reported. — Reuters

Aide to British PM at centre of scandal to make statement: media

LONDON (Reuters) - Dominic Cummings, a close adviser to British Prime Minister Boris Johnson who is facing calls for his resignation over a trip that many believe broke coronavirus lockdown rules, will make a public statement on Monday, Sky News and ITV reported.

As US edges toward reopening, a mixed picture takes shape

WASHINGTON, DC, United States (AFP) — Efforts across the United States to reopen th...

As US edges toward reopening, a mixed picture takes shape

One pool party was a crowded bedlam of collective joy and release with no social distancing, while others heading to the beach wore masks: America getting used to scaled-back lockdowns on a big

Burundi ruling party candidate Ndayishimiye wins election

Bujumbura, Burundi | AFP | Burundi’s ruling party presidential candidate Evariste Ndayishimiye on Monday was declared the victor of the bitterly disputed election, with 68.72 percent of the vote. The election commission, which released the official results live on Burundian media, said that his main opposition rival Agathon Rwasa of the National Freedom Council (CNL), had garnered 24.19 percent of …

Burundi ruling party candidate Ndayishimiye wins election

Burundi's ruling party presidential candidate Evariste Ndayishimiye on Monday was declared the victor of the bitterly disputed election, with 68.72 percent of the vote.

China firmly opposes latest U.S. sanctions against Chinese firms over Xinjiang

China firmly opposes latest U.S. sanctions against Chinese firms over Xinjiang

China firmly opposes latest US sanctions against Chinese firms over Xinjiang

BEIJING, May 25 — China’s foreign ministry says it deplores and firmly opposes the latest US sanctions against Chinese firms over Xinjiang, adding that it is purely China’s internal affair. China’s foreign ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian made the comments Monday at a daily briefing. The US...

Top Egypt medical union warns of health system ‘collapse’

CAIRO, May 25 — Egypt’s top medical union today warned of a “complete collapse” of the country’s health system, accusing the health ministry of negligence in failing to protect healthcare workers from coronavirus. “The syndicate is warning that the health system could completely...

Top Egypt medical union warns of health system ‘collapse’

Egypt's top medical union on Monday warned of a "complete collapse" of the country's health system, accusing the health ministry of negligence

China Defends Tariffs on Australia Barley’s as Relations Sour

China was “prudent” and “restrained” in its use of trade remedy measures according to the nation’s commerce minister, who defended the recent decision to impose anti-dumping duties on Australian barley as being based on evidence.

China defends tariffs on barley

In the latest salvo in the ongoing barley tariff war, China's Commerce Minister claims Australia was "subsidising" the grain and says the tariffs were based on evidence.

Taoiseach was 'in line with public health guidance' while sunbathing in Phoenix Park

A spokesperson for the Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said he adhered to public health guidance while he was visiting the Phoenix Park in Dublin yesterday afternoon.

Taoiseach was 'in line with public health guidance' while sunbathing in Phoenix Park

A spokesperson for the Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said he adhered to public health guidance while he was visiting the Phoenix Park in Dublin yesterday afternoon.

Varadkar followed guidelines in park - spokesperson

A spokesperson for the Taoiseach has said Leo Varadkar was complying fully with Covid-19 guidelines while out socialising in the Phoenix Park in Dublin over the weekend.

Leo Varadkar denies breaching guidelines during Pheonix Park downtime

Leo Varakar has denied breaching Covid-19 guidelines, after he was pictured socialising in Pheonix Park with friends at the weekend.

Furloughed Eurostar workers helping language students during school closures

Train drivers are among the staff who are hosting online sessions to help pupils maintain their skills while studying at home.

Furloughed Eurostar workers helping language students during school closures

Train drivers are among the staff who are hosting online sessions to help pupils maintain their skills while studying at home.

Furloughed Eurostar workers helping language students during school closures

Train drivers are among the staff who are hosting online sessions to help pupils maintain their skills while studying at home.

Furloughed Eurostar workers are helping language students amid school closures

A number of French-speaking Eurostar employees are reportedly helping language students while they are furloughed due to the travel restrictions in place...

Joe Biden forced to make his fundraisers fully virtual – bar the price tag

The pandemic has led the presumptive Democratic nominee, like other politicians to take his high-dollar events online

Joe Biden forced to make his fundraisers fully virtual – bar the price tag

The pandemic has led the presumptive Democratic nominee, like other politicians to take his high-dollar events onlineThe coronavirus pandemic may have driven Joe Biden into his basement and forced his campaign online, but one crucial factor is still the same: his run for the White House still needs to

Rail Bhavan to shut down for 2nd time in fortnight after another Coronavirus case

The multitasking staff is responsible for taking files from one official to another and come in contact with a lot of people throughout the day. These files can go to the Chairman, Railway Board or even the Railway Minister, thereby spreading infection, an official said.

Rail Bhavan Closed Again After Another Staff Tests Positive Coronavirus

An employee of the Rail Bhavan in Delhi tested positive for the novel coronavirus on Monday, leading to the closure of all offices of the Railways Ministry for the next two days, the second time in less than a fortnight.

Rail Bhavan to shut down for 2nd time in fortnight as staffer tests positive

A fourth grade multi-tasking staffer, who last attended the office on May 19, tested Covid-19 positive. Nine of his contacts at the Rail Bhavan had been home quarantined.Offices at fourth floor of Rail Bhavan will remain close till Friday for thorough disinfection

Rail Bhavan to shut down for 2nd time in fortnight after another COVID-19 case

A fourth-grade multitasking staffer who attended office till last Tuesday is the fifth COVID-19 case detected in the building in less than two weeks. Nine of his contacts at Rail Bhavan have been sent to home quarantine, officials said.

Coronavirus | Rail Bhavan to shut down for 2nd time in fortnight after another COVID-19 case

Offices at fourth floor of Rail Bhavan will remain close till Friday for thorough disinfection, an order said.

Delhi's Rail Bhavan to be shut again after staffer tests positive for COVID-19

Rail Bhavan will be closed for two days for sanitisation starting May 26 after a staffer tested positive for COVID-19

IAF to operationalise No.18 Squadron at Coimbatore

The Indian Air Force (IAF) will operationalise its No.18 Squadron at Coimbatore in Tamil Nadu on May 27, equipping it with the fourth generation LCA Tejas aircraft.

IAF to operationalise No.18 Squadron at Coimbatore

According to a PIB (Defence Wing) release, the squadron "Flying Bullets" will be operationalised at the Sulur Air Force Station on Wednesday. The Squadron will be equipped with LCA Tejas FOC (final operation clearance) aircraft and will be the second IAF Squadron to fly LCA Tejas," after the 45 Squadron based at Coimbatore.

IAF's 18 Squadron with LCA Tejas to be operational on May 27 at Sulur

The 18 Squadron was formed on April 15, 1965 with the motto 'Teevra aur Nirbhaya' meaning 'Swift and Fearless'.Tejas is an indigenous fourth-generation tailless compound delta wing aircraft

Supersonic Tejas aircraft to be inducted 27 May

Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal R K S Bhadauria will operationalise the No 18 Squadron ‘Flying Bullets’ of the Indian Air Force on 27 May with the induction of supersonic LCA Tejas aircraft. The event will be held at Air Force Station, Sulur near Coimbatore. Continue Reading →

IAF’s 2nd LCA squadron ‘Flying Bullet’ to start operating from Wednesday at TN’s Sulur

Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria will operationalise the No 18 squadron 'Flying Bullets' of the Indian Air Force (IAF) on May 27 at Sulur near Coimbatore in Tamil Nadu.

IAF to operationalise second Tejas squadron in Tamil Nadu on Wed

IAF to operationalise second Tejas squadron in Tamil Nadu on Wed. The Tejas is a fourth generation combat aircraft developed by Aeronautical Development Agency and the Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. It is equipped with fly-by-wire flight control system, integrated digital avionics and multimode radar.

IAF to operationalise second squadron of Tejas; IAF Chief to do it

This event will be conducted at Air Force Station, Sulur near Coimbatore. The squadron will be equipped with LCA Tejas FOC Aircraft and will be the second IAF Squadron to fly LCA Tejas,” the IAF said in a statement.

Trudeau says he’ll seek 10 days of paid sick leave for all workers

Liberals will also work on other long-term measures to make it easier for workers to stay home when they're ill

NDP makes support for suspending Commons contingent on permanent sick leave

The Liberals over the weekend proposed to waive ‘normal’ House of Commons

Fire at Bombardier plant being treated as accidental

A fire at the Bombardier Aerospace plant in Belfast is being treated as accidental.

Fire at Bombardier Aerospace plant in Belfast being treated as accidental

A fire that broke out on Sunday, May 24, at the Bombardier Aerospace plant in Belfast, is reportedly being treated as an accident.

Vizag gas leak: Andhra Pradesh HC directs to seize premises of LG Polymers

"The premises of the Company shall be completely seized and no one will be allowed to enter including the Directors of the Company," the Court directed

Vizag gas leak: Andhra Pradesh High Court orders seizure of LG Polymers’ premises, bars directors from leaving India

The Andhra Pradesh High Court has issued interim directions to completely seize the premises of LG Polymers at RR Venkatapuram village in Visakhapatnam district where the gas leak mishap took place

Vizag Gas Leak: Andhra HC Orders Seizure Of LG Polymers Plant; Bars Directors From Leaving India

The Andhra Pradesh High Court has ordered that the premises of LG Polymers in Visakhapatnam be seized in the case relating to gas leakage from the plant which claimed 12 lives and affected hundreds of others on 7 May.

Sieze LG Polymers premises, Andhra HC orders over Vizag gas leak case

The premises of the company shall be completely seized and no one be allowed to enter into the premises, including the directors of the company, the court said

Vizag gas leak: Andhra Pradesh High Court orders state to seize LG Polymer premises

The court also asked the government to ensure that the company’s directors do not leave the country without its permission.