Google Rescinds Offers To Thousands of Contract Workers

Google, facing an advertising slump caused by the pandemic, has rescinded offers to several thousand people who had agreed to work at the company as temporary and contract workers. From a report: "We're slowing our pace of hiring and investment, and are not bringing on as many new starters as we had...

Macro Afternoon

A flat end to the week as the window dressing month end meme takes place across risk assets with most stock markets pulling back here in Asia. Besides the usual end of month reshuffle, risk is still waiting Trump’s policy announcement on China, but it seems he’s too busy having a dummy spit about Twitter instead.

Rivals see surge in revenue as Coupang reels from COVID-19 damage

South Korean retail giant E-mart’s online store SSG.com said Friday it has witnessed a spike in its business as worried customers are shunning online grocery delivery platforms of Coupang and Market Kurly whose logistics centers reported virus infections recently. According to SSG.com, the number and sales of early morning deliveries on Friday jumped 14 percent and 37 percent, respectively, compared to last w...

Crackdown set vs illegal clinics

Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra on Thursday vowed to mobilize the National Bureau of Investigation and the Bureau of Immigration to crack down on the illegal medical clinics operating in the country.

Italy’s economy shrinks more than feared

MILAN, May 29 — Italy’s economy shrank 5.3 per cent in the first quarter, much worse than first thought, official data showed today, as the effects of a tough coronavirus lockdown began to be felt. The national statistics institute (ISTAT) said at the end of April it expected the economy to...

Regulator freezes accounts of Mexico's Cruz Azul soccer team

Mexico’s anti-money laundering agency said Friday it has frozen the personal accounts of some of the top directors of first-division soccer team Cruz Azul, saying that “unusual movements were detected

MarTech Minute: Criteo’s Retail Media ad platform, Agilify Training’s virtual Scrum Master course

A quick round up of the latest marketing technology news and announcements.

Man and teenage boy found stabbed to death in UWS apartment building

The 36-year-old man and the boy were found repeatedly stabbed in the neck and chest in the Frederick Douglass Houses at around 8:40 p.m. Thursday.

USD/CHF dives to 4-week lows, around 0.9600 mark amid notable USD supply

The intraday USD selling bias picked up pace during the early European session and pushed the USD/CHF pair to near four-week lows, around the 0.9600 m

Survival Horror Game ‘Maid of Sker’ Delayed to July

Developer Wales Interactive has announced that their upcoming folklore-inspired horror game Maid of Sker has had another delay. Originally, the game was set to be released Q3 2019, but was pushed back to June of this year. Now, the game will be pushed back again into July for its PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC […]

SpiceJet Becomes India's First Carrier to Deliver Essential Supplies, E-Commerce Goods Via Drones

New Delhi (Sputnik): As the coronavirus pandemic has put restrictions on the unessential movement of people and services, drones have spearheaded contactless deliveries...

Siberian zoo sees baby boom during Covid-19 lockdown

A Siberian zoo that closed its doors to visitors for over two months due to Covid-19 says the lockdown has encouraged a baby boom among its animals.

Arjun Kapoor joins Dua Lipa, Jason Derulo to raise COVID-19 funds

Actor Arjun Kapoor will be part of a global effort to raise funds for those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The effort also involves

New Observatory Will Track Near-Earth Satellites and Space Debris

With the construction of a new research observatory, the German Aerospace Center (Deutsches Zentrum fuer Luft- und Raumfahrt; DLR) is taking the next step in determining the nature and trajectory of objects in low-Earth orbit as quickly, precisely and reliably as possible. This is fundamental for the future of spaceflight as it is the only way to prevent collisions between objects such as space debris and active satellites.

Men’s health: Importance of regular health screening, medication adherence among Malaysians

KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 – In a world now affected by many non-communicable diseases, there is a need to encourage both genders to go for screening for diseases such as hypertension, diabetes and hyperlipidaemia and subsequently adhering to the treatment plan. Compliance with medication is of great...

VinFast’s first EV seen testing – November 2020 debut

It was previously reported that VinFast has plans to export electric vehicles to the United States in 2021, and we’re finally getting our first look at

Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay's Mt. Everest climb completes 67 years

Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay Sherpa on May 29, 1953, became the first to scale the 29,028 foot (8,848 metre) summit of Mount Everest.

Migrant worker’s body found after 4 days in Jhansi

Officials said that the body had decomposed in the four days that it was lying unattended inside the train toilet. Officials said that a post mortem will be conducted on the body on Friday.

High Court's verdict on SEC N Ramesh's case is a lesson to government: Pawan Kalyan

Jana Sena chief Pawan Kalyan said that he welcomes verdict of the High Court overturning the ordinance issued by the state government on the dismissal of the Andhra Pradesh state election commissioner...

Fortnite concerts may require a ticket in the future - 'Pay to Attend' concept possible

Epic Games might be gearing up to capitalise on the success of Fortnite live events.

Gaffe: Red faces in MHA as whiskey photo uploaded on it's official Facebook page

The other photographs showed NDRF men in orange gear removing an uprooted tree in Deulpur area of Howrah.

Insane Street-Legal 1993 Humvee Slantback Comes With M2 Machine Gun

The upcoming GMC Hummer will share very little with its military ancestors. For starters, GMC's new off-roa...

Santander invests in Brazilian alternative lender a55

Santander InnoVentures, the Spanish banking group’s $200 million corporate venture fund, has invested an undisclosed sum in Latin American alternative small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) lender a55.

Virtual marketplace helps firms sell wares online

Businesses adapting to lockdown can now sell their products directly to customers online through a virtual marketplace.

One in seven Brits admit to flouting lockdown rules - for poker, sex and haircuts

For just over two months, the country has been in lockdown, with social distancing measures preventing people seeing loved ones -however some people have found sticking to the rules more difficult than others

What COVID-19 means for the Japan-U.S. alliance

With both militaries having to fight the pandemic alongside their existing operations, how can Japan and the U.S. keep deterrence robust?

It's Official: The Sonic The Hedgehog Movie Is Getting A Sequel

Jeff Fowler will return as the director

MSNBC Reporter Claims “Protests” Aren’t “Unruly” as Building Literally Burns Behind Him

Look behind you!

Robodebt: government to refund 470,000 unlawful Centrelink debts worth $721m

Debts raised under the Coalition’s unlawful income-averaging scheme will start to be repaid in July

Stem cell treatments elicit full structural regeneration of the sun-aged skin

For a while now, some plastic surgeons have been using stem cells to treat aging, sun-damaged skin. But while they've been getting good results, it's been unclear exactly how these treatments - using adult stem cells harvested from the patient's own body - work to rejuvenate "photoaged" facial skin.

Towards a climate neutral Europe: The land sector is key

Land use choices can have a significant impact on climate change mitigation and help meet the increased ambition foreseen by the 'European Green Deal'. It is time to step up efforts to quantify the land sector's carbon emissions and removals. A study, which includes the CMCC Foundation's participation, analyses the EU regulations in force on the subject, which to date still place limits on the contribution that the land use sector can make to achieving the Union's climate objectives.

The Week In Music: The Best Albums, Songs, Performances and More

Featuring Deerhoof, Joyce Manor, Skullcrusher and more

Govt may keep petroleum prices unchanged

Move aimed at shield­ing oil indust­ry from hefty losses­

World's Most Heat-Resistant Material Can Survive Over 4,000 °C

Scientists from the National University of Science and Technology in Russia have created the world's most heat-resistant material, which can be useful for heat-loaded components of aircraft.

This Twitter Trend Is Helping Support The People Protesting George Floyd’s Murder

A Twitter trend where people “match” donations to the Minnesota Freedom Fund has gone viral, with over 27,000 tweets mentioning the organization as of Thursday afternoon and celebrities like Lin-Manuel Miranda tweeting the link to his 3 million followers.

Parliament matters - In Your Service

It was an honour to stand in the House of Commons on behalf of the constituents in Kelowna-Lake Country on May 25 to debate an important motion that would set the path for Parliament for the upcoming months, and potentially years.

McDonald 'not justifying every action' taken by IRA

Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald has said that while the armed campaign by the IRA was "justified to take on the British state" in the circumstances of the time, she never wants to go back to that scenario.

From Kasparov to Carlsen: Five of the greatest chess matches ever played

Professional chess has seen some classic matches which have been a masterclass in strategy, tactical thinking, and the art of outwitting your opponent.

Coronavirus in Mumbai: Forget 10,000 beds, BMC yet to meet target of 1,500 at SevenHills Hospital

Covid-19 infection survey begins in Portugal

The Covid-19 National Serological Survey began on 25 May and aims to estimate the incidence rate of infection by the new coronavirus in the population residing in Portugal.

Assam govt dedicates new super-specialty hospital to Covid-19 patients

The four-storey hospital — a new super-specialty block of the Guwahati Medical College and Hospital — was completed at a cost of Rs 150 crores and comprises 236 beds, including 50 ICU beds.

Why Raila is DP Ruto's Last Remaining Hope-Francis Atwoli

As DP Ruto's isolation from government escalates, he was advised to find a truce with Raila as he was his only...

Playlist: A guide to the world's best soundtracks, by Loathe

Loathe vocalist and guitarist Erik Bickerstaffe talks us through the atmospheric world of the multimedia soundtrack

Rs. 1000 pension to Trans-genders

Rs. 1000 pension to Trans-genders Decision to help eligible beneficiaries with a monthly financial assistance of Rs 1000 JAMMU, MAY 28:  The Administrative Council (AC) which met here under the chairmanship of Lieutenant Governor, G C Murmu, accorded sanction to the extension of coverage of J&K Integrated Social Security Scheme (ISSS) to trans-genders, by including […]

Transgenders to get Rs 1000 per month pension

The Administrative Council (AC) which met here under the chairmanship of Lieutenant Governor, G C Murmu, accorded sanction to the extension of coverage of

Challenger bank Starling raises additional £40m

Fintech led by former AIB chief operating officer, has now raised £363m to date

SkipTheDishes has seen an 89 percent jump in new restaurants during the COVID-19 pandemic

SkipTheDishes has revealed new data regarding how its business has been faring during the COVID-19 pandemic.

How ‘Pad Man’ Akshay ‘irked’ wife Twinkle on Menstrual Hygiene Day

Akshay Kumar and Twinkle Khanna found an innovative way to advertise the benefits of menstrual hygiene on Menstrual Hygiene Day on Thursday,

Taking a deep look into animals

Advances in neuroscience research and microscopy: a new technique makes it possible to clear a wide variety of different animals, making them transparent and allowing researchers to look deep into their organs and nervous systems.

Earnings Preview: What To Expect From Zoom On Tuesday

Zoom is expected to earn $0.09/share on $203.02 million in revenue. Meanwhile, the so-called Whisper number is $0.10/share. The Whisper number is the Street's unofficial view on earnings.

2 B’swar Covid Hosp nurses test corona +ve

Fear psychosis gripped all staffs of the Covid-19 Hospital here after two nurses tested positive for coronavirus. On the condition of anonymity, some nurses said that at least 25 of them (nurses) and five doctors had come in contact with the two infected nurses but their swab test was not carried

ACT govt rules out business loans and grants, hospitality package welcomed

Chief Minister Andrew Barr says assistance for other ailing sectors is being considered.

Renault to cut 15,000 jobs, save RM9.7 billion by 2024

Lots of movement in the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance lately, what with the reveal of a new business strategy and Nissan both posting severe losses

This USB key claims to provide “anti-5G protection” and it costs over RM1,500

Lately, there’s a lot of misinformation that links 5G to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, there are incidents of people destroying mobile towers and now it appears that some scammers are cashing in on 5G radiation fears.

Former Goodyear workers help with war memorial restoration

A war memorial has been officially opened after a £25,000 restoration.

Expect to be tested for COVID-19 when travelling during lockdown level 3

South Africans who want to travel between provinces during the course of lockdown alert level 3 must be able to produce a valid permit and could be subjected to COVID-19 testing.

Wage subsidy auditing figures only collected quarterly - MSD

Government ministers are not receiving up to date figures on breaches of the $10 billion wage subsidy scheme, and one Minister's office says "it's...

'Dark days' for Venice gondola makers

Already under threat, Venice's traditional gondola shipyards now lie silent apart from the gentle sound of canal water lapping at their doorsteps.

Chiefs Planning For Return Of Training

One of Kaizer Chiefs’ team doctors, Hashendra Ramjee shared some insight in to his work with the Amakhosi first team during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Buhari to receive report Sunday – PTF

Our Reporters The Chairman of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19, Boss Mustapha, has said the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), would receive more recommendations from the ...

Ismail Sabri: Up to local authorities to shut public parks if CMCO violated

KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 — Local authorities can decide to close public parks under their purview if they find visitors flouting the conditional movement control order’s (CMCO) restriction against mass gatherings, said Senior Minister (Security Cluster) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob. He said mass...

14,600 job cuts announced by Renault around the world, plans to save 2 billion euros

Renault has also announced a suspension of planned capacity increase projects in Morocco and Romania as well as further optimize its operations in Russia.

IIT Project Helps Increase Dolphin Population In Odisha's Chilika Lake

A research project by the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras has helped Odisha's Chilika lake, Asia's largest brackish water body, in tripling the population of the Irrawaddy dolphins.

Rocket Report: Virgin Orbit flight ends quickly, Netflix’s hybrid rocket

“We will be very glad, if the Americans have an alternative system.”

PM backs NSW going it alone on travel bubble with New Zealand

States whose borders are open could strike a travel deal with New Zealand ahead of other states whose borders are closed, Scott Morrison says.

Muslim Judicial Council urges mosques not to reopen yet

The MJC said it believed the decision to reopen places of worship such as mosques should not be made hastily while the number of COVID-19 infections continued to rise.

The Conspiracy Theories That Fueled the Civil War

The most powerful people and institutions in the South spread paranoia and fear to protect slavery. Their beliefs led the country to war—and continue to haunt our politics to this day.

Visitors to scan QR code to enter court buildings in Malaysia beginning June 1

PUTRAJAYA, May 29 — The Chief Registrar Office of the Federal Court (PKPMP) will introduce QR code system to record visitors entering the court premises nationwide starting this Monday (June 1). According to a media statement issued by the PKPMP today, the tracking system was part of efforts of...

Sony improves picture and sound quality in TVs

Sony India has announced the 'all-new' Bravia X8000Hand X7500H television series with 4K Ultra HD LED display. Continue Reading →

The Govt Just Axed Its Fucked Robodebt Scheme & Is Now Refunding A Casual $721 Million

The Australian Federal Government has today announced that they will refund the $721 million worth of funds recouped by the robodebt scheme.

TV Ratings: 'Millionaire,' ABC Game Shows Top Thursday

Fox's 'Labor of Love' builds a little on its soft premiere, and other originals are fairly steady.

BharatPe’s card-accepting machinewith zero MDR may go live in June

Merchant payment and lending network company BharatPe is working on a card-accepting machine with zero MDR, which is likely to go live by next month. “BharatSwipe will be our card machine. It will be

EU Commission: Five-fold aid increase for fossil-fuel regions

The European Commission's recovery package increases five-fold the Just Transition Fund, which aims to support the transition of fossil fuel-dependent regions. But commission vice-president Frans Timmermans warned the allocation of funds could be anchored...

Samsung's global wearables shipments grew by 71% for the first quarter of 2020

The latest IDC report on the wearables market (for the first quarter of 2020 (1Q2020)) shows that its watch sector declined. However, this shortfall was addressed by gains made by the audio and band categories. Apple remained the #1 brand in terms of shipments, although Samsung posted the greatest year-on-year (YoY) growth.

Here’s how coffee is good for your digestion

A new report reviews the latest research into coffee's effect on digestion, and indicates a potential protective effect against gallstones

Heat stroke deaths: Cities need to monitor all cause mortality, says expert

Extreme heat is a major health threat in the country. Symptoms of heat-related illnesses include vomiting, headaches, dehydration and diarrhea. This year, the challenge is acute, said Dr Mavalankar.

KLStep is DBKL’s web-based contact tracing tool similar to SELangkah

While we’ve previously reported of Selangor introducing SELangkah, a contact tracing tool that uses QR codes, Kuala Lumpur mayor Datuk Nor Hisham Ahmad Dahlan is encouraging business premises to use KLStep. The web-based solution works similarly to the previously mentioned SELangkah, as it also uses QR codes as a contact tracing tool.

Alderwood mall is ready for the governor’s green light

The Lynnwood shopping center, closed since March 24, could reopen in June. But expect changes.

The One Show viewers say Sharon Osbourne is 'unrecognisable' as she displays new look

She was on with daughter Kelly

Flight searches and bookings remain down overall, however positive signals are there

With our access to real-time traveller audiences and unmatched visibility into global travel demand, we’re in a unique position to share the current travel trends at the forefront of marketers’ minds. In this blog series, we’ll take a look at the data in order to aid travel marketers in their assessment of this worldwide event. They can use these trends to inform their marketing strategies during this period and be prepared for the recovery once the situation stabilises. These insights are

How Coronavirus is Impacting Digital Payments in Emerging Markets

Emerging markets have been the scene for creative innovations in payments for the last decade, says Wirex CEO Pavel Matveev.

Former pub set to become flats

A former pub in Shrewsbury is to be turned into seven flats and have six houses built in its car park under plans approved by Shropshire Council.

Dwyane Wade shares sage advice he gave Tua Tagovailoa on being Miami sports superstar

Tua Tagovailoa is already on his way to becoming a superstar in the eyes of Miami sports fans, which is evident in his jersey sales, so he recently took advice from someone who knows all about that…

Find The Best Talent And More: 4 Concrete Benefits To Your Business Of Being Accountable To Stakeholders

Accountability is essential if a company is to be purpose-driven and meet the needs of all stakeholders. But where to start? Examining environmental, community, worker, customer and governance impacts can help your business review, assess, and make meaningful changes to improve overall performance.

Uganda’s COVID-19 cases surpass 300

The Ministry of Health tweeted last night that the new cases bring the total tally to 317.

Trading standards agency goes after $346 "anti-5G" USB stick that's really a $6 thumb drive

A firm called BioShield Distribution is offering a product called the 5GBioShield, which "provides protection for your home and family, thanks to the wearable holographic nano-layer catalyser, which can be worn or placed near to a smartphone or any other…

UV light as one of the weapons against coronavirus

In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, governments and companies across the world are taking to several sanitation practices including a solution that has been in use for decades for effective disinfection – ultraviolet (UV) light.

Total FDI exceed $ 4180 million in nearly eight months: MIC

Yangon—In nearly eight months of the current fiscal year, the total Foreign Direct Investments have exceeded 4,180 million US dollars, according to the statement by the Myanmar Investment Commission (MIC).  A total of 13 foreign investments—four proposals and two approvals by the MIC, three approvals by Yangon Region Investment Committee and four by Bago Region Investment Committee. The FDI amounts to 735.696 million US dollars, creating 9,761 jobs for locals. 

Front-line health care workers in Japan face discrimination over coronavirus

Cases included being told by family members not to come home, being shunned by staff from other wards and being subjected to abuse when making house calls.

Bitcoin Isn’t Even in a Macro Bull Market Yet: Here’s Why One Is Imminent

Bitcoin has performed extremely well since the $3,700 lows. Data from TradingView suggests that from the lows, the cryptocurrency is up just over 150%.

UT Bank collapse: State ordered to file relevant documents by June 22

An Accra High Court has ordered the State to file, by June 22, all the documents they intend to rely on in the matter of Prince Kofi Amoabeng, Chief Executive Officer of the defunct UT Bank Ghana and five others, whose alleged roles led to the collapse of the Bank.

LFC fans will love Leipzig’s response to Tweet about Chelsea trying to sign Werner

German football expert Christian Falk shared a Tweet in which he claimed Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger is trying to convince RB Leipzig striker to join the Blues. The Bundesliga club’s off…

Hyundai Oilbank launches new mascots ahead of major takeover

Hyundai Oilbank said Friday it has launched new mascots as it finalizes its acquisition of the gas station business of SK Networks. The South Korean oil refiner introduced three dinosaur mascots -- Gio, Dio and Kio -- named to represent its respective brands for gasoline, diesel and kerosene. It is poised to take over some 300 gas stations from SK Networks. The takeover is expected to allow Hyundai Oilbank to det...

Commecs student association president Asif Arif passes away from coronavirus

Arif was also the trustee of the Commecs Educational Trust (CET)

Google's 'Sodar' is an AR tool for social distancing

Google has a new augmented reality tool that can help you follow social distancing rules when you do have to venture out of your home.

Combined cediranib and olaparib presents similar activity to standard of care treatment

Results of the NRG Oncology phase III clinical trial NRG-GY004 indicated that the addition of the investigational agent cediranib to olaparib and standard platinum-based chemotherapy did not improve progression-free survival (PFS) outcomes for women with platinum-sensitive ovarian cancer;, however, activity between the treatments were similar in patients.

One killed in accident with wrong way driver on A12 highway

At least one person was killed in a head-on collision on the A12 highway towards Arnhem on Friday morning. The accident was very likely caused by a wrong way driver, the police said on Twitter at

Childcare group calls for Government 'mindset shift' to avoid 'third collapsed scheme'

Childcare body Seas Suas has called for Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe to be appointed to t...

OnePlus is disabling the Photochrome mode on the 8 Pro globally

Initially, it said that this would only affect Hydrogen OS and phones in China. Now, an Oxygen OS update is rolling out globally to disable the feature.

Shipping industry goes digital in lockdown

Blockchain replaces manual effort.

Joy Emodi at 65: Metaphor of 5 percent, broken nation

BY IKENNA IDEAGU Distinguished Senator Joy Emodi’s name rings the bell for the good reasons in Nigeria. Thus, the National Assembly was elated when the news of her nomination as

FKF Elections: Sports Tribunal Summons Stakeholders To Roundtable Meeting

Sports Dispute Tribunal through its chairman John Ohaga has summoned football stakeholders to a virtual roundtable meeting Tuesday next week.The afternoon meeting is aimed at unlocking the Footbal

Saudi Arabia shuts down 21 firms for breaking COVID-19 precautions

Municipality intensifies efforts to enforce compliance of coronavirus safety regulations

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Rush expected for Queen's Birthday travel

Local tourists are hitting the road this holiday weekend to reclaim some of the country's best hotspots. With international visitors locked out -...

COVID-19 impact | Blackberrys to align physical stores with digital capabilities

Premium menswear brand Blackberrys is gearing up to restart its business after the COVID-19-led disruption.

Eurozone inflation slumps to 0.1pc in May

BRUSSELS, May 29 — Inflation in the eurozone single currency area dropped to 0.1 per cent in May from 0.3 per cent in April, the official Eurostat agency said today. The drop in prices comes as Europe entered its sharpest recession in EU history because of the lockdowns brought on by the Covid-19...

Two children swept out to sea following strong winds and currents along Ireland's west coast

TWO children were swept out to sea in separate incidents following strong winds and currents along Ireland's west coast.

Man arrested for rash driving

A 20-year-old man was arrested for allegedly driving rashly and misbehaving and threatening a couple after ramming his car into theirs in Delhi’s Connaught Place. The driver of the offending vehicle has been identified as Piyush, a resident of Defence Colony. Police has also recovered the car

4 escape death as flood engulfs Ho

The Volta Regional Capital, Ho is gradually becoming a flood-prone area as about 11 places have been identified to be dangerous flood-prone spots in the hitherto flood-free municipality.

Iput secures €200m in ‘green finance’ for delivery of new LinkedIn HQ

Funds form part of €300m revolving credit facility agreed with Wells Fargo Bank

Govt, scientists working to produce COVID-19 test reagents locally

As the demand for screening and testing increased, Health Minister Dr Zweli Mkhize earlier this week warned of a looming testing kit shortage.

F90 BMW M5 facelift teased ahead of official debut

The G30 BMW 5 Series LCI (or facelift) only recently made its debut, and if you’re wondering why there’s no M5 variant in the line-up at the time of the

Russia Postpones BRICS Summit to Later Date

The summits of the BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) and Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member states have been postponed from July to a later date, due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Kremlin press service said on May 27. The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), established in 2001, brings together China, India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, […]

Najib rebuts allegations BN govt purchased Israeli software to spy on Opposition in GE14

KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 — Datuk Seri Najib Razak today rebutted allegations that his government purchased information gathering and data analysing software from an Israeli company via a Cypriot country to spy on the Opposition a month before the 2018 general election (GE14). Najib, via a Facebook...

Fitch forecasts Indonesia operator consolidation

Intense price competition in Indonesia and unequal access to spectrum resources, as the country mulls ...

State to depend on Assam to resolve real estate disputes

SHILLONG: The state government will request Assam government to allow Meghalaya to utilise their Real Estate Appellate Tribunal to take up the cases of the state.The cabinet on Thursday approved a proposal in this regard.Speaking to media persons aft

Elli Avram utilises Instagram to the fullest

Elli Avram wants fans to know her better as a person. To build a personal connect with fans, Elli recently shared candid photographs

iPhone 13 Leak Suggests Four-Camera Setup

One of them going up to 64 megapixels.

Flashback Friday: When Abhishek Bachchan's PDA made wife Aishwarya Rai Bachchan blush on stage

Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan are one of the most popular Bollywood couples, who enjoys a huge fan following. The beautiful couple has

Delay in financial aid to SMEs will be resolved in two months, says Wan Junaidi

KUCHING, May 29 — The Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Ministry expects the delay in the disbursement of financial assistance for Covid-19-affected small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Sarawak to be resolved within two months. Its minister, Datuk Seri Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar,...

Volkswagen says next-gen Amarok will be 'adapted' from new Ford Ranger

Volkswagen says it will create the second-generation Amarok by “adapting” Ford’s upcoming new Ranger bakkie.

Yuzu Nintendo Switch Emulator Runs Xenoblade Chronicles Definitive Edition Well On Launch Day

The Nintendo Switch emulator Yuzu runs Xenoblade Chronicles Definitive Edition well on launch day, according to the developer

Bandi Sanjay writes to Sitharaman to relax loans interest for MSMEs

Telangana BJP chief Bandi Sanjay Kumar urged FM Nirmala Sitharaman to consider relaxation of interest on loans for MSME)for a six month period.

SA minister hijacked, forced to draw cash

South Africa's deputy minister of home affairs, Njabulo Nzuza, was hijacked by at least two gunmen on Thursday afternoon, police confirmed on Friday.National po...

The way forward for Pak-Afghan relations

The mistrust between both the neighbours has also resulted in a vicious cycle of blame game on both sides

Ford Mustang Mach 1 history: Time-traveling at the speed of sound

The Mach 1 nameplate has denoted Mustang performance starting in 1969, on and off through the present day. Check out this review of past Mach 1 Mustangs.

'Spy' Pakistani pigeon set free

Kathua police Thursday set free alleged Pakistani ‘spy pigeon’ after finding “nothing suspicious” on him. Earlier, a man from the neighbouring country had

BLACKPINK beats Fifth Harmony record; 'Sour Candy' reaches # 1 in 57 countries on Itunes.

'Sour Candy', a collaboration between BLACKPINK and Lady Gaga, has excited music fans around the world.'Sour Candy', which was released on the 28th a…

A 'Sonic the Hedgehog' movie sequel is on the way

After 'Sonic the Hedgehog' pulled in over $300 million at the box office this spring, Paramount and Sega are working on a sequel.

Dog walkers discover WWII RAF fighter plane buried in sand for 76 years

The RAF confirmed that the wreckage is one of their Bristol Beaufighters that crashed soon after taking off.

Lufthansa Group significantly extends June timetable

The airlines in the Lufthansa Group are significantly expanding their services in the second half of June compared with the previous weeks. As in the first half of June, the focus will be on summer tourist destinations. The aim is to make as many destinations as possible accessible for holidaymakers and business travelers and thus expand the European and intercontinental network for holidaymakers and business travelers. Starting from June15th, Lufthansa alone will be resuming around 20 German and European destinations from

7-Eleven books higher Q1 profit despite Covid-19 pandemic

KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 — Convenience store chain 7-Eleven Malaysia has reported higher sales for the first quarter of 2020 by RM619.3 million, or 6.1 per cent overall. Chief executive officer Colin Harvey said sales increased by RM35.6 million in the quarter, with the same-store sales up 1.9 per...

Get bats out of hell: Bats are one of the most misunderstood mammals

It’s time we stopped vilifying these creatures of the night, and for that we need to understand their role better

Police should not have allowed gang tangi, Nats say

Police should have enforced lockdown restrictions that would have barred dozens of people gathering for a Black Power tangi in Dunedin, National...

6-Year-Old Is An Instagram Sensation Because Of His Chiseled Physique

It is not every day you come across a 6-year-old with a 'chiseled physique' so it is understandable why internet users are stunned by Arat Hosseini.

What Could Go Wrong: FinTech Vs. Healthcare Covid-19 Crisis Innovation Series

The COVID-19 crisis presents an opportunity for the healthcare industry to catapult forward, make fundamental changes, and adopt new innovation. But will they take advantage of this opportunity, or will the need to keep the status quo get in the way?

Gauteng’s strategy to crack down on COVID-19 hotspots

Ahead of the national move to COVID-19 alert level 3, Gauteng Premier David Makhura has assured citizens that the province is prepared to control the spread of the virus at designated hotspots.

Michael Duberry on St Johnstone, Scottish Cup heartache and club legend Steven Anderson

The former Chelsea defender was a real fans' favourite when he made the move to McDiarmid Park in 2010

Intel is using two manufacturing processes for some Comet Lake Core i5 CPUs

Some 10th Gen Intel Core i5 processors were born from bigger chips.

CM Punk hints at a return to wrestling

CM Punk hints at a return to wrestling. The former WWE Superstar hasn’t wrestled since walking out on the promotion back in 2014.Very few modern-day wrestlers have had the appeal of CM Punk. The straight edge superstar captivated the fans with his abilities on the mic and inside the ring. He oozed charisma regardless of whether he was being portrayed as a heel or a face.Also read: Mike Tyson brawls with Chris Jericho on AEW Dynamite However, by January 2014, Punk became disillusioned with the WWE and walked out of the company and refused to return until he was eventually fired. Fans have since speculated if and when he will ever return to wrestling.Punk has categorically denied ever wanting to return to the business. However, his current role as an analyst on WWE backstage has led many to ask the question once again. And perhaps for the first time, Punk has teased that his time as a professional wrestler is yet to come to an end. CM Punk hints at a return to wrestlingOn May 27th FITE TV conducted a poll asking…

Asia’s pension reforms call for a multi-pillar approach

As life expectancy continues to increase, with people born in developed countries since 1997 now having a 50-50 chance of living beyond 100 years1, pension systems are faced with handling retirements that could last in excess of 40 years.

Coronation Street's Sally Dynevor reveals Geoff loses his temper with Sally as she starts to uncover the truth

Sally has started to become suspicious of Geoff's behaviour

Apple Store targeted with suspicious package that turned out to be apples

A suspicious package left outside an Apple store in Portland turned out to full of plain old apples.

CEO Williams: "Do consider selling the entire company"

The collaboration with ROKiT has been terminated with immediate effect and the Formula 1 team may go on sale. That was the news that Mike O'Driscoll said this Friday morning. Through the official channels, the CEO will give some more text and explanation.

Sonu Sood helps 167 migrant workers go home to Odisha

Special flight arranged for labourers from Kochi.

Domestic helper held for killing Saudi employer

Killer inflicted 9 stab wounds on victim who was in her 60s

How our very richest tripled their fortunes in a decade

Two macro themes have helped to deliver an extraordinary jump in the fortunes of our richest Australians.  

The Left wields its Science Club

When Michael Dukakis ran for president in 1988, he presented himself as a technocrat rather than a politician. Good government, he suggested, was about implementing what science and its derivatives, social science and the dismal science of economics, had shown to work. Technocratic solutions founded on science should, he implied, trump less tangible and more emotional phenomena such as optimism, the entrepreneurial spirit, and patriotism.

Delhi University admissions likely to start on June 8

In a first, the entire admission process including applications and document verification will be entirely online

What defined filmmaker Rainer Werner Fassbinder

The German director, who was born 75 years ago, was extremely prolific despite his destructive lifestyle. A Fassbinder expert tells DW about how his genius was first recognized abroad.

TV review: Queer Eye season 5 made me over from skeptic to teary-eyed fan

As the Fab Five head to Philly, their lessons in self-love and self-worth feel more urgent than ever

Janhvi Kapoor or Khushi Kapoor: Who rocked the checkered pants look better?

Janhvi Kapoor and Khushi Kapoor are one of the most adored siblings in Bollywood. The sisters are currently under quarantine with their father Boney K

Zimbabwe Says Robert Mugabe’s Allies May Have Abducted And Tortured Opposition Activists

Zimbabwe has sensationally claimed that the late former President Robert Mugabe's allies may have abducted, tortured and sexually molested

Seerat Kapoor says lockdown affected her sleep cycle

A voice in my mind has been playing on loop, off late. It echos, 'How can I learn ways to be more compassionate than

Astronomers predict bombardment from asteroids and comets in another planetary system

The planetary system around star HR8799 is remarkably similar to our Solar System. A research team led by astronomers from the University of Groningen and SRON Netherlands Institute for Space Research has used this similarity to model the delivery of materials by asteroids, comets and other minor bodies within the system. Their simulation shows that the four gas planets receive material delivered by minor bodies, just like in our Solar System.

Now the NPA must deal with the delinquent Myeni

There’s more than enough reason for them to do so.

East Point hunt for Howden Selleck's legacy on Australian Rules

How did Howden Selleck's death 100 years ago impact the game we know today?

Judge Asked to Halt Salmon Fishing in Alaska

(CN) — A Seattle judge should shut down a southeast Alaska Chinook salmon fishery on July 1, attorneys argued Thursday,

Why Upward Curve Of Covid Cases Haunts GHMC Areas In Hyderabad?

Every day 30 to 40 people from GHMC limits are being admitted in Gandhi hospital after testing positive. This has been the situation for quite some time in three districts (Hyderabad and part of Ranga Reddy and Medchal-Malkajgiri) that are under GHMC limits. While 85 percent of Telangana is almost free from Corona cases for last few weeks, the situation in GHMC is exactly the opposite.

Following Second Wave of Infections, South Korea’s Museums Close

Effective today, South Korea is reimplementing lockdown measures—including the closure of public spaces—in Seoul for the next two weeks, until June 14. Museums, parks, and art galleries in the capital cautiously reopened earlier this month, but yesterday marked the highest rate of new Covid-19 infections in seven weeks, with sixty-seven of the seventy-nine new cases from the greater Seoul area, reports The Guardian. The national tally is now 11,402 confirmed cases and 269 deaths.Following the resurgence of infections, national health minister Park Neung-hoo reintroduced restrictions on cultural

India may see a trade surplus after 10-12 years; to keep currency stable: Prashant Jain

‘Sectors where the fixed costs component is higher will be hit sharply

Telford woman died after falling into pond

A retired woman died after falling into her pond, an inquest has heard.

Papal ping-pong? Vatican opens summer camp amid virus

The Vatican is getting into the summer camp business, with ping pong tables taking over the Vatican auditorium, a giant pool in the Vatican Gardens and team sports on the Vatican helipad.

My comment to EC was not a threat – Mornah schools 'overexcited' Ghana Police Service

Bernard Mornah says his recent statement that has generated controversy was only offering counsel to the Electoral Commission (EC) of Ghana.

Dapo Abiodun: An Omoluwabi governor at 60 - The Nation Nigeria

When Prince Dapo Abiodun was, on the occasion of his 59th birthday, sworn-in as the Governor of Ogun State on May 29, 2019, he made some solemn....

PG&E Keeps Adding Electrons To Energy Storage Plans

California utilities are ahead of much of the world in the transition to clean technology. They have a lot more rooftop solar power on the grid than many places, and they're led by progressive voters and politicians. There is no waffling on battery energy storage for these big dogs at this point. They're all in. They're

The Brazil Tech And Innovation Round-Up: International E-Commerce Growth, Digital Exclusion Hits Black And Poor Brazilians, App Delivery Fee Cap

A selection of noteworthy developments in the Brazilian tech and innovation landscape during the week ending May, 29, 2020

Demands for government intervention on obesity to help cut 'increased but preventable' COVID-19 death risk

Public health campaigner Action on Sugar and Action on Salt has fleshed out the details on the interventionist measures it wants adopted in the UK to combat obesity and improve the nation’s health.

COVID 19 | Bengal Minister Sujit Bose, wife, domestic help test positive

All three have been kept under home quarantine

Unemployment Fraud In Michigan Could Bump Legit Jobless Claims

Michigan residents could fall victim to predatory identity theft scams that make false unemployment benefits claims during the pandemic, the UIA warns.

'Cleon dedicated his life to coaching' - CWI Director of Cricket Jimmy Adams

Cricket West Indies offered condolences to the family and friends of Cleon Smith, head coach of the Jamaica Women’s cricket team. He passed away on Thursday. Smith played a crucial role in the develop...

Alleged exam malpractices: Govt withdraws charges against Adeleke

The prosecution in the trial of former governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Osun State, Senator Ademola Adelake, and four ...

Lack of adequate funds, labour among challenges faced by projects in India: Survey

Promoters in the Indian projects fraternity find getting adequate funds at reasonable interest, finding labourers matching the skills of those who have left for their hometown.

Government is drafting new rules for workers under level 3 lockdown

Minister of Employment and labour Thulas Nxesi says that government is working on a new labour directive for South Africa’s level 3 lockdown.

Miami-Dade County reports 2nd West Nile virus case this month

For the second time in May 2020, The Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County has reported an additional human case of West Nile virus (WNV) local transmission infection in a Miami-Dade resident. WNV is the leading cause of mosquito-borne disease in the continental United States.  It is most commonly spread to people by the …

Spoilers: Andrea reveals shock revenge plan against Jamie in Emmerdale

Andrea takes drastic action following her latest discovery.

Locust swarm: Coordination with Pakistan crucial for containing attacks, says key official

An interview with KL Gurjar, deputy director of the Locust Warning Organisation.

Witness Says Cop Wanted to Kill George Floyd, Knew He Had Him in Blood Choke

Donald Williams spoke to CNN's Chris Cuomo about walking out of a store in Minneapolis on Monday (May 25) and saw Officer David Chauvin kneeling on...

Becky Lynch offers first look at The Baby

Becky Lynch posts a heartfelt birthday message for Seth Rollins on Instagram that includes a special surprise.

Snippet from the past: Templemore's new Courthouse - Justice’s tribute to an ‘admirable building’

The following is a snippet on a report following the first sitting in the new Courthouse in Templemore on Tuesday February 6 1940. The new Courthouse at Templemore, which has been completed by Messrs....

Amitabh Bachchan Confused Over Bhumi Pednekar Calling Him Baller: Nobody's Telling Me What It Means

Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan recently took a walk down the memory lane, and recalled his days on the sets of Kabhie Kabhie in Lucknow, 44 years ago. Among the fans who showered compliments on Big Bs post was actress Bhumi Pednekar.

Study: Women with Neanderthal Progesterone Gene Have Higher Fertility

Almost one in three women with European descent inherited a genetic variant of the progesterone receptor called V660L from Neanderthals.

Federal Court: Appeals court erred in concluding Exposto’s case a mundane case involving drug mules

PUTRAJAYA, May 29 — The Court of Appeal erred in concluding that Australian national Maria Elvira Pinto Exposto’s case was just one of the mundane cases involving drug mules mounting the defence of innocent carrier, the Federal Court ruled. In her 33-paged judgment dated March 26, Chief Justice...

SECOND OPINION : Critical questions in times of Covid

In 1952, a Danish anaesthesiologist, Bjorn Ibsen, got involved in a polio outbreak, where a large number of patients had respiratory paralysis.

Group Of Monkeys Steal COVID-19 Samples After Attacking Lab Assistant

2020, eh? This year continues to just get weirder and weirder, but this is amongst the strangest stories yet.A group of monkeys in India have taken off with a bunch o...

Japan turns to two-headed bird in hope of ending coronavirus pandemic

The legendary bird was said to have predicted a cholera outbreak in the late 19th century.

Satoshi Nakaboto: ‘Winklevoss deal brings BTC trade to Samsung users in US and Canada’

Our robot colleague Satoshi Nakaboto writes about Bitcoin every fucking day. Welcome to another edition of Bitcoin Today, where I, Satoshi Nakaboto, tell you what’s been going on with Bitcoin in the past 24 hours. As Stephen Hawking used to say: Let’s get this bread! Bitcoin price We closed the day, May 28 2020, at […]

Review: Lady Gaga's Chromatica sheds conflict for club-ready bangers

Lady Gaga's sixth album, Chromatica, sees the popstar stepping back into big pop after the experiment that was Joanne, but at what cost, asks Sam Brooks. Since Lady Gaga's last album, 2016's critically shrugged off Joanne, the star has stepped as far away from her meat-dress persona as possible,

Formula E Race at Home Challenge Brooklyn Street Circuit track guide

The Brooklyn Street Circuit that plays host to the New York E-Prix will make its virtual debut in the Formula E Race at Home Challenge Esports competition this weekend

Trump Confirms Deployment Of US Army To Shoot Protestors In Minneapolis Protesting Murder of Blacks By Police.

Trump Wants Army To Shoot Protestors - Confirms Troops Deployment.In a series of tweets,Trump says he wants the protestors to be shot

CVS is testing driverless vehicles in Houston for safe, socially distanced medical deliveries

Self-driving startup Nuro announced that it will deliver prescriptions autonomously to residents in parts of one Texas city. A boon for social distancing.

Procter & Gamble Health posts net profit of Rs 46.5 crore for March quarter

It had posted a net profit of Rs 40.70 crore in the corresponding quarter a year ago, Procter & Gamble Health said in a regulatory filing.

Las Vegas caregiver accused of stealing $9K from 81-year-old

Jaugust Milligan, 29, faces charges of using a credit or debit card without consent and exploiting an old or vulnerable person for more than $5,000, court records show.

Paying school fee in times of job losses triggers hopelessness

A letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi written by a city-based resident requesting him to legalise sale of kidneys had hit the national headlines this week. One would assume that someone talking about legalising sale of kidneys needs to pay off debts but the resident just wants to pay the school

Watch: Passengers on special train headed to Mizoram hand food to Assam flood victims

Facebook user Emanuel Ralte, who shared the video on Facebook, wrote, "Our Mizo brothers, on their way from Bangalore help victims of Assam floods with little food they had with them."

Rishi Sunak's easing of the furlough may be the start of a painful era

We don't know the effects the coronavirus will have on the wider economy, so we can't know what scaling back government support will have.

BoC: The most depleted stockpile of monetary policy ammo any modern governor has inherited – NBF

Warren Lovely and Taylor Schleich from the National Bank of Canada offer up some high-level commentary on how certain conditions evolved under Poloz’s

IIM Shillong professor kills self

SHILLONG: A 34-year-old assistant professor of Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Shillong, hanged himself on Thursday morning.According to police, Dr Arindam Mukhopadhyay, who was originally from Burnpur in West Bengal, joined IIM-Shillong in 201

Vicky Kaushal gets seven million Instagram followers

Actor Vicky Kaushal, touted as one of the most talented actors in Bollywood, has garnered a fan following of seven million on Instagram. Vicky took to Instagram, where he shared a photograph of himself giving a flying kiss. In the image, he is seen d

‘Social IQ skills’ are the X-factor that women bring to tech companies

Apart from automation, technology needs soft and cognitive skills, believes HCl Technologies

$60m funding boost for NZ libraries announced at Turanga

The government chose Christchurch's central library, Turanga, as the venue to announce a $60 million cash injection for NZ libraries on Friday.

Ali Zaidi filed a contempt of court petition for failing to make JIT reports public

Federal Minister of Maritime Affairs Ali Zaidi has filed a contempt of court petition in the Sindh High Court for failing to make the Joint Investigation Team (JIT) reports public.

Aer Lingus to deploy controlled boarding and contactless passes

Passengers and crew must already wear face masks

900 Acre Solar Farm Agreed for Kent Coast

The government has given a controversial plan for a solar farm the go ahead, with the mammoth 900 acre site set to be the country's largest array of panels by some margin; and requiring the biggest battery we've ever seen too.

Book timber smugglers under DMA: Darakhshan

Chairperson, Union Waqf Development Committee, Darakhshan Andrabi on Thursday appealed to J&K administration to take stern measures to stop “loot” of

MCD unlikely to resume property tax collection from June 1

The Municipal Corporation of Dehradun (MCD) will not resume property tax collection from June 1. The tax section of the corporation was closed for the public since the middle of March due to Covid-19 pandemic due to which many property tax payers of the city have not submitted their property

Gold and silver rates today spikes up in Bangalore, Hyderabad, Kerala, Vizag - 29 May 2020

Gold and silver rates today 29 May 2020 : Gold rates, which have seen a decline till Thursday have rose by a maximum amount in Friday.

Food Is Essential, So Sell Naked Puts On Performance Food Group

We love businesses that are essential to humans. Food distribution is one such business, and Performance Food Group is a value play. Selling naked puts against

Florida man suffocated after being locked in suitcase by his girlfriend

His girlfriend says she forgot he was in there - but footage tells a different story.

COVID-19 Informer: Chief Medical Officer urges anyone with cold, cough to get tested

Our COVID-19 Informer will keep you up to date with everything you need to know today.

Justin Theroux’s War With His Neighbor Continues – He Called 911 After Recording Him Allegedly Threatening His Wife

Actor Justin Theroux has been at war with his neighbor for three years now, TMZ reported. Justin is now claiming that he has a recording of his

Donald Trump Signs Executive Order Aimed At Twitter After It Flagged His Tweets

“There’s nothing I’d rather do than get rid of my whole Twitter account.”

No plans to open up Bali tourism in near future: governor

Bali province is still focusing on public health amid the COVID-19 pandemic and has no plans on restarting tourism activities in the near future, the governor says, as Indonesia appears set to head into a so-called “new normal” despite the lack...

Bill settles insurance woes threatening the Oklahoma County Jail Trust

Finding insurance coverage for the Oklahoma County Jail Trust has proven near impossible, but a bill recently signed by Gov. Kevin Stitt should remove that hurdle. House Bill 2668, which did not receive much fanfare when it was pushed through the Legislature at the end of session, clarifies existing law to explicitly allow counties with over 600,000 residents and a trust running the county jail to pay for judgments from lawsuits against the jail through local property tax rolls. This is currently how the county funds large judgments, but there was disagreement in the county over whether that practice could continue when the Oklahoma County Jail Trust takes over management of the jail from the sheriff’s office on July 1,

Irish Examiner View: Death of George Floyd in police custody shows racism kills in America

George Floyd's lethal treatment, captured on a phone, is just the latest in a shameful litany that shows how very racist America can be.

English Premier League matches to resume next month

A statement issued online by Oman News Agency (ONA)

Vice president says Taiwan’s native languages protect sovereignty

Lai Ching-de says example of Hong Kong shows why protecting native languages is important

Post-lockdown deaths: Who were Angela, Tania, and Shirley?

Three women were killed in the fortnight following lockdown. Overseas, such deaths are called "Coronavirus murders". But here, that masks an ugly...

Gay weddings boost US economy by $3.8 billion since landmark ruling

Gay and lesbian weddings have boosted state and local economies by an estimated $3.8 billion since same-sex marriage was legalized nationwide in the United States in 2015, according to a study published on Thursday.

Locusts attack: Palghar collector warns farmers of locusts damaging crops, suggests spraying insecticides

Precautionary measures should be taken before the outbreak to prevent damage from this pest, said the collector.

Katsina building 722-bed centre - The Nation Nigeria

Governor Aminu Bello Masari of Katsina State on Thursday announced plans to build additional 722 isolation centres to accommodate ...

Iconic Cork pub's heartbreaking image of unused kegs being returned to suppliers sends fans into meltdown

ONE OF Ireland’s oldest and most iconic pubs has posted a picture that has pint-lovers across Ireland crying into their screens. Like pubs all over the country, Shelbourne Bar in Cork has been closed ever since the Irish government ordered businesses to close their doors as part of a nationwide lockdown designed to slow the spread of coronavirus. First opened in 1895, the legendary whiskey bar is a part of life for so many in the Irish city and a popular stop-off for tourists and visitors from all around. The current closure represents one of the longest in the pub’s 125-year history. It’s a truly extraordinary time and while Ireland appears to be over the worst of the coronavirus pandemic with pubs and bars set to reopen from August 10, the closures have come at a huge cost both personally and financially. Advertisement Further evidence of that was provided by the Shelbourne Bar on Twitter, with the pub posting a picture of a close to two dozen unused kegs being sent back to their suppliers with their seals…

Expect no direct financial stimulus – Kasaija

Kampala, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT |  The Finance Minister Matia Kasaija has said that the government does not have a provision for any fiscal stimulus for businesses that have been affected by the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. Several economists and players within the private sector have been calling upon the government to consider giving economic …

Amazon Video Announces New Films And TV Shows For June (2020)

Knives Out meets Dirty Dancing! Shrek meets the Spy Kids! Find out How To Train Your Dragon Where The Wild Things Are!

Scorecard: How does Sanwo-Olu stack up in his first year in office?

Mr. Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s first year in office can perhaps be best summed up with a promise he made to “Love the people the way they want to be loved, not the way you want to love them” in his election manifesto.

Parktown Boys' High principal back at work as GDE wraps up Enock Mpianzi probe

Malcolm Williams was suspended by Education MEC Panyaza Lesufi in January as part of the process to investigate the tragic death of 13-year-old Enock Mpianzi at the beginning of the year.

Young St Johnstone players should look to Callum Hendry as their role model says Alec Cleland

You don’t have to be a loan success story to end up with a happy ending at St Johnstone, according to caretaker manager Alec Cleland.

FMG appoints Claire Owens as new managing director

Huddersfield-based incident management and recovery business FMG, appointed Claire Owens as a new managing director in March, at the outset of the Covid-19 outbreak in the UK.

Mother killer jailed for at least 14 years

A West Auckland man who murdered his mother after years of caring for her will spend at least 14 years behind bars. Martin Marinovich admitted he...

ALERT: Temps to crash by 15 degrees in June so enjoy it while you can!

Temperatures are set to plunge by 10 degrees Celsius as June will turn chilly compared to the Mediterranean-style conditions we're enjoying at the moment.  Thursday was the hottest day of th...

Singaporeans can expect to eat out, hit the gym, shop by end-June

Singaporeans can look forward to hitting the gym, eating out and shopping again when the second phase of the “circuit breaker” exit plan happens, which is expected to take place before June ends if COVID-19 transmissions remain low. 

Naxal involved in Burkapal attack that killed 25 jawans surrenders

nA hardcore Naxalite wanted in connection with multiple killings of security personnel surrendered in Chhattisgarh's insurgency-hit Dantewada district, after being dissatisfied with Maoist ideology, police said on Thursday. Pradeep alias Bheem Kunjam, a resident of Aranpur in the district, who was

Fierce clashes breakout between Sudanese, Ethiopian forces: report

BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:50 A.M.) – The Sudanese forces said in a statement on Thursday that a captain and a child were killed during clashes with the Ethiopian army. The Sudanese Armed Forces announced that “the Ethiopian militias, with the support of the Ethiopian army, used to repeat the attack on Sudanese lands and resources.” “Despite this attack, the armed forces are still extending patience in completing the negotiating process aimed at ending these hostile and criminal acts,” said armed forces spokesperson, Brigadier Amer Muhammad Al-Hassan. The Sudanese forces published the latest militia abuses on Sudanese soil, saying that, “On May 26, 2020, a force supported by an Ethiopian army infantry force deployed around our ’ camp in the Alaw region within Sudanese territory, based on joint meetings between the leaders of the Sudanese and Ethiopian armies and it was agreed to withdraw from a point. They added that, “On May 28, 2020, we arrived at the eastern bank of the Atbara River, opposite the Birkat Noureen area…

Rural public to get ownership of own plot

Now the rural public can enjoy the ownership of their own plot. The villagers will get the records of their rights after the survey of the rural settlements in the State. Property registers will also be prepared at the panchayat level from the database prepared under the scheme for the benefit of

Alberta government introduces bill to reduce rules for new charter schools, unsupervised homeschooling

Kenney’s government lifted long-standing cap on charter schools last year

Uganda Bankers Association elects a new Chairman

Members of Uganda Bankers Association (UBA) have elected Mathias Katamba, as the new Chairman taking over from Patrick Mweheire who served for two years (2018 & 2019). Katamba is the Chief Executive Officer of dfcu Bank Uganda. Also elected on the executive committee of UBA is Sarah Arapta, Citibank CEO as Vice-Chair, Varghese Thambi, CEO Diamond Trust Bank as Treasurer,  Sam Ntulume, CEO NC Bank as Auditor, Albert Saltson, CEO Standard Chartered Bank, Committee Member and Veronica Namagembe, CEO Pride Microfinance (MDI), also a Committee Member. The new leadership assumes responsibility at a time when the industry has registered significant improvements in the areas of profitability, credit extension, channels and growth in assets over the past year 2019. Outgoing  Chairman Patrick Mweheire said that in 2019, two financial institutions namely Opportunity Bank and Afriland Bank were issued with commercial banking licenses bringing the total number of tier I banks to 26.

PIC extends CFO Matshepo More's suspension

Matshepo More, who assumed the role of acting CEO while Dan Matjila was placed on suspension, was also suspended for interfering with the work of the commission.

PAS collapse a dose of COVID-19 reality

Workers and investors - including one Rich Lister - have been reminded that firms in trouble before this crisis will struggle to emerge from it. 

Taiwan Semiconductor: Well-Positioned Despite US-China Trade War

TSMC is well-prepared to deal with near-term COVID-19-related headwinds. Growing US-China tensions will likely have long-term negative implications for TSMC. TS

Razer Blade 15 Gets Power-Boosted With New Studio Edition

Boasting an 8-core Intel i7 and an Nvidia Quadro RTX 5000 graphics card.

Coronavirus: Murrays bus services wait for green light to resume

Temperature checks and masks will be mandatory as the bus company puts in new measures to protect against COVID-19 spread.

‘Common Roots’ a virtual platform brings life to quarantine

While most of us have been going crazy stuck between screens and walls during the lockdown, Common Roots, a virtual platform brings

Najib Denies Using An Israeli Company To Spy On Civilians And Opposition

The operation by Najib's administration and the company was called 'Project Magnum'.

Five Years Of Buhari's Administration Wasteful, Corrupt, Taking Nigeria Nowhere —PDP

"This administration has failed woefully in its three major governance planks of provision of security, economic recovery and fight against corruption."

91-year-old woman from city’s Sector 15, six others from Bapu Dham Colony test positive

The 91-year-old’s son says family cannot foot the bill for Covid treatment at Max.

Nwunelis become first couple to deliver the keynote on Harvard Business School class day

Ndidi Okonkwo Nwuneli and Mezuo Nwuneli have become the first couple to deliver the keynote address on Harvard Business School (HBS) class day. 

Kokua Line: Rushing off to Las Vegas means isolation upon return | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

Question: With Vegas opening up Thursday, will I have to quarantine when I get back?

Local reaction to incidents involving African-American men

There is local reaction concerning headlines involving encounters with African American men. In New York a white woman called police on a black man who was bird watching. She accused the man of threatening her when video shows he was not.

Long-term care's crisis

Conditions in long-term care are breaking the people who staff nursing and retirement homes, leading to worse care for the vulnerable seniors who live there, the head of the Canadian Support Workers Association said.

NTB officials record surge in cases of children with COVID-19

Officials in West Nusa Tenggara (NTB) have recorded a considerable surge in the number of COVID-19 cases among children this week, with the age group representing about 15 percent of the total number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the province...

Lavanya Tripathi To Appear As The Second Female Lead In Mahesh Babu-Parasuram Film?

With just 2 days remaining for the big day, there are several speculations doing the rounds about #SSMBs story and cast. As per the latest report, the charming actress Lavanya Tripathi is gearing up to essay the second female lead in the highly-anticipated movie.

One soldier tests positive for coronavirus, total infections at 53

An Army soldier has tested positive for the new coronavirus, bringing the total number of infections among military population to 53, the defense ministry said Friday. The soldier, stationed in the border town of Cheorwon, Gangwon Province, underwent a COVID-19 test upon returning from vacation, as his parents were suspected of contracting the virus. Later, they also tested positive. He took a bus back to his base...

13 cities including Hyderabad makes 70 per cent coronavirus cases in India

As many as 13 cities including Hyderabad has made 70 per cent of coronavirus cases in the country. Cities like Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Delhi, Thane, Pune, Ahmedabad, Indore, Jaipur, Jodhpur,...

Signs of the times: how Douglas Coupland's art came to life under coronavirus

Ten years ago the novelist created slogans that captured the isolated nature of contemporary life. But when Covid-19 hit, his artworks began to feel eerily prescient

Midas: Additional PDLs released

COURT Administrator Jose Midas Marquez yesterday disclosed that an additional 4,167 persons deprived of liberty have been released from prison amid the coronavirus outbreak in the country.

California regulator approves PG&E's Chapter 11 reorganization plan

Power regulator California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) has approved PG&E Corp's Chapter 11 reorganization plan, the San Francisco-based ...

Syria’s Rami Makhlouf relinquishes assets to charity

DUBAI: Rami Makhlouf, one of the richest men in Syria, is relinquishing his assets to his charity Ramak Humanitarian, newspaper Asharq Al-Awsat reported. His shares in several banks and insurance companies will not be transferable or sellable, Makhlouf said. In another video message on Facebook, the businessman said he was “very relieved and euphoric” to transfer the

The Irish Rep announces its first ever online season

That means some of Rep’s most beloved recent productions have been reimagined for the small screen (and filmed remotely) for a limited release as part of their "A Performance on Screen" compilation.

Simplo revenues to peak in 2Q20

Notebook battery specialist Simplo Technology expects its second-quarter 2020 revenues to hit the peak for the year, judging from its order visibility, according to company chairman Raymond Sung.

Boston's Museum of Fine Arts to buy work from 24 artists

Even as Boston's Museum of Fine Arts remains closed, curators remain at work on building out its contemporary art collection.

BITSAT 2020 exams to be conducted from August 6 to August 10

Details of the BITSAT examination will be revealed in the future at the official website.

Watch | Huawei webinar showcases transformation within innovation

Promoted | Here is an in-depth look at how Huawei’s research and development is reshaping how organisations and individuals connect.

Government's stimulus program to boost consumer spending

The world has been experiencing an unprecedented economic downturn due to the COVID-19 pandemic. A significant number of economic activities have shut down. With increasing unemployment, economists are devising and proposing economic measures that could help ensure a sustainable increase in consumer spending and circumvent a long-term economic recession. However, whether the proposed economic measures are going to provide a long-term solution to these problems remains a concern.

Twenty-fine prisoners freed from Perth Prison to help combat the spread of COVID-19

A total of 11 prisoners behind bars in Scottish prisons have returned to the Perth and Kinross

After 14 years, first COSMIC satellite mission comes to an end

The last of six tiny satellites that were rocketed into space 14 years ago—and then went on to prove that the wealth of accurate atmospheric data that can be gleaned from existing GPS signals can improve ...

IND-SAT: Study in India entrance test postponed till July

The exam is a 90-minute online proctored test with multiple-choice questions. It is conducted in English and has the verbal ability, quant, logical reasoning as sub-sections with 40, 25, and 25 marks each.

Gas prices on the rise

If you haven't filled up yet, you might want to.

Thoda tho socho, corona ko roko: Listen to this rap song from the Health Ministry

While it is never a good idea to spit in public, the outbreak of the pandemic mandates that we do not spit in public.The coronavirus spreads easily through saliva and now the government has made it an offence to spit in public.

Parti Sarawak Bersatu chief accuses PAS of hidden agenda in proposal to suspend booze trade

KUCHING, May 29 — Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB) today accused PAS of having a hidden religious agenda when it called for the suspension on the production and businesses related to alcohol in the name of protecting public safety against drunk driving. PSB president Datuk Sri Wong Soon Koh claimed...

St Johnstone star Murray Davidson pens new contract

Murray Davidson is the latest St Johnstone star to pen a new deal.

Migrant exodus leaves powerloom city in disarray

Set-up CAT benches at Srinagar, Jammu: JKAP

Jammu Kashmir Apni Party on Thursday demanded constitution of permanent CAT benches at Srinagar and Jammu.  In a statement the party senior leader Rafi

Abronye DC attacks Mills’ brother over ‘act of drunkenness’ comment

Kwame Baffoe (Abronye DC), the Bono regional chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has stated that the brother of the late President John Evans Atta-Mills, is someone who always speaks under the influence of alcohol.

[People Talk] COVID-19: Should FG reopen churches, mosques?

"I support that FG should reopen churches and mosques. At least we go to market everyday and people move from one place to the other."

Car Spins Out Of Control And Hits Police Officer Who Was Directing Traffic On Jalan Kuching

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Three held for duping businessman for Rs 15 lakh

PUBG Mobile: How is KD calculated in PUBG?

In its most recent update, a new system of calculating K/D has been introduced in PUBG Mobile.

Friday latest: Two new cases of Covid-19 diagnosed in Kildare

Friday, May 29, 2020

Top 10 Covid-19 updates: Tamil Nadu’s tally crosses 20,000 with 874 new cases

A look at today’s biggest developments.

Swimmer dies after being pulled from lake at beauty spot in North Wales

A SWIMMER has died after being pulled from a lake at a beauty spot in North Wales. Emergency crews were scrambled to Bala Lake in Gwynedd at around 4.50pm yesterday when the man was spotted “…

Marine Biologists Discover New Species of Red Alga

A team of marine biologists from China and the United Kingdom has revised the taxonomy of Pyropia, a large genus of red alga (seaweed) in the family Bangiaceae, and described a new species and four new genera.

Fears for Kenya's urban food supply as floods drown rice

Kenya’s recent floods have ruined harvests in several rice production hubs.

Coles partners with Flybuys to launch Flypay | ZDNet

A payment platform giving online shoppers the chance to pay and collect Flybuys points at the same time.

Australian domestic tourism and coronavirus pandemic: A unique travel opportunity is being ruined by border skirmishes

It’s often remarked that one of the principal differences between Americans and Australians is that the former prefer to see their country first and the latter elect to see their nation last.

PLDT: No record of data being downloaded from company's support account

While hackers could have hypothetically grabbed data from PLDT's support Twitter account, the company says there's no record of customer data being downloaded from it

‘Run’ review: A lacklustre psychological thriller

Navdeep is the saving grace of ‘Run’, the first made-for-OTT Telugu film

Film review: ‘Ponmagal Vandhal’ – Court-room conundrum

At a time when film industry is down and out with corona lockdown, comes Ponmagal Vandhal. This Jyotika-starrer may live up to its title - showing a way to the filmdom by having a digital premiere in OTT ( Amazon Prime) when theatres are shut. Continue Reading →

Sonic the Hedgehog movie sequel confirmed by Paramount

Paramount Pictures, in association with Sega Sammy, has confirmed that a sequel to this year's big-screen adaptation of Sonic the Hedgehog is currently in pre-production stages at the studio. The sequel will retain director Jeff Fowler, alo...

How to Build a Better Child Care System

The coronavirus has highlighted how necessary good child care is.

How to Watch the Smithsonian Pride Alliance’s Free Virtual Concert

Catch "Project Pride," featuring performances by Tig Notaro, Rufus Wainwright and Big Freedia, on YouTube this Sunday at 8 p.m. Eastern time

Life Is Strange Dev DONTNOD Expands with New Canadian Studio

Working on a new game

EU’s $826 Billion Recovery Plan Criticized over Lack of Cultural Funding

European cultural figures are protesting a new $826 billion recovery plan that aims to mitigate the economic fallout facing the twenty-seven member states of the European Union because of the coronavirus pandemic. While the relief package has been described as ambitious by lawmakers, representatives from the EU’s creative industries are saying it does not provide enough funding for the arts, failing one of the sectors worst hit by the ongoing global health crisis.“This is about all of us and it is way bigger than any one of us,” said Ursula von der Leyen, the European Commission president, as

Awesome tech deals from Takealot and Incredible Connection

Here are the best tech deals this week.

Najib Razak Allegedly Engaged Services Of Israeli Cyber Startup To Spy On Opposition

It’s been two years since Malaysia made history by electing a new party to lead the country and dethroned the former prime minister, Najib Razak, and the

Man jailed for seven years for sexually penetrating best mate's daughter, aged 10

A 32-year-old man has been jailed for seven years and placed on the sex offender's register for life for sexually penetrating his best mate's 10-year-old daug...

Coronavirus impact: Bajaj Chetak deliveries delayed

Bajaj has suspended bookings on its electric scooter and the deliveries have been delayed because of the Coronavirus pandemic.

Trump's Final Executive Order On Social Media Deliberately Removed Reference To Importance Of Newspapers To Democracy

We wrote a detailed breakdown of the President's silly, nonsensical, legally wrong Executive Order regarding social media...

OPPO may be closer than ever to having its own Kirin-esque series of chips

According to a new report, the mobile device OEM OPPO is making progress with its dream of constructing a team to rival Huawei's HiSilicon division. This would enable it to build its own in-house chipsets, as this company and Samsung do. The move may enhance OPPO's efficacy as a global electronics player.

Govt U-turns on royalties non-deductibility

THE taxman has decided to withdraw the earlier announced proposal to disallow tax deductibility of royalties for non-diamond mining companies.

In Johor, 10 Bersatu divisions claim to support sacking of Dr Mahathir and co

JOHOR BARU, May 29 — A total of 10 out of 26 Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) divisions in Johor claim to support the dismissal of Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad and four other leaders. Johor Bersatu deputy chief Senator Md Nasir Hashim said that the matter has the support of 10 of the state’s...

Mandarin Oriental Taipei plans mass layoffs in June

Future of hotel in doubt, 39 hotel employees already sent home and 212 on list of next round of layoffs

Power distributors sue FG over business interference

Okechukwu Nnodim, Abuja Electricity distribution companies have dragged the Federal Government to court to restrain it from further interfering in the corporate business activities of the power fi...

Learn to set up two-step verification in WhatsApp

“You should never share your WhatsApp verification code with others,” WhatsApp says.

Trump’s Team Proclaims Trademark Misuse On Cartoon Of Him Serving Fans Clorox

The Trump re-election campaign said the satirical cartoon was violating its rights.

An economic turning point for Europe?

The coronavirus may finally shock the continent out of its austerity mindset

Uber Jump e-Bikes Scrapped and Destroyed After Lime Deal

Outraging cycling enthusiasts.

The Government Will Refund Millions Of Dollars To People Affected By Robodebt

Around $721 million is expected to be refunded to people who were affected by the government's disastrous robodebt scheme.

Jay Leno Drives the Tesla Cybertruck Through The Boring Company's Test Tunnel (UPDATE)

Watch the electric SUV in action.

Ancient Mass Extinction Tied To Ozone Loss, Warming Climate

Iwastheone shares a report from Science Magazine: The end of the Devonian period, 359 million years ago, was an eventful time: Fish were inching out of the ocean, and fernlike forests were advancing on land. The world was recovering from a mass extinction 12 million years earlier, but the climate w...

Google Android Studio 4.0 released with a new Motion editor -

Google Android Studio 4.0 released with a new Motion editor. In addtion to Motion Editor, it also comes with a plethora of new features

SAVE OUR LUNGS, SAVE OUR HEART – SAVE DEHING PATKAI

 By Joanna Dawson & Saurav Malhotra,The first quarter of 2020 ushered in an economic crisis second only to the Great Depression. This is no ordinary crisis, but an ecological crisis of deforestation and wildlife-human virus transmission that has

Brazilian researchers design low-cost mechanical ventilators

A group of researchers at the University of São Paulo's Engineering School (POLI-USP) in Brazil have developed a mechanical ventilator that costs only approximately 7% as much as a conventional ventilator.

It’s another uneventful year as aviation enters grim future

President Muhammadu Buhari prior to 2015 election promised the aviation community just one item: a new national carrier in the status of the defunct Nigeria Airways. His choice of Capt. Hadi Sirika

Pakistan shoots down second Indian spy drone this week

The quadcopter had intruded 700 metres into the Pakistan side of the Line of Control, says ISPR

The perfect man for the perfect job - The Nation Nigeria

His first 8 months in office such tremendous accomplishments in areas of traffic and traffic management, transforming porthole infested roads to...

Senate President appoints Sani Fema SA, sports

The President of the Senate Federal Republic of Nigeria,  Senator Ahmad Ibrahim Lawan has appointed Hon. Sani Fema as his

Sing on Musical Groups Fruitful Activities in Lock Down Period

Around 60 artists from the Sing On musical group have enjoyed this lock down period since March 21st through the presentation of melodious songs on the WhatsApp group ,where a unique series of different musical themes are presented everyday. By connecting this venture, A.N Sharma paved the way for artists to learn and understand, which […]

Study: Public health campaigns can do better on cannabis harm reduction

Researchers surveyed nearly 500 attendees at the 2019 Hash Bash in Ann Arbor, Michigan, to learn about cannabis enthusiasts' awareness of cannabis harm reduction strategies. The results indicate a need for better public health campaigns.

Search continuing for young woman missing in Hunua Ranges

Elicia Hughes-Sutherland hasn't been seen since last Tuesday.

SAA’s BRPs ask for another extension to finalise rescue plan

This will be their fourth extension since taking charge of the embattled airline since December last year.

Moses Kuria's interesting message to Junet over Aisha Jumwa ouster

Please consult Otiende Amollo with a pencil and a notebook – Kuria

Why I ordered arrest of judge, by Katsina emir

Emir of Katsina, Alhaji Abdulmumini Usman, yesterday explained that he ordered the arrest of an errant judge to serve as deterrent.

BMW 5 Series Sedan in Aventurine Red II with BMW Individual features

After spending some time with the BMW 5 Series online configurator, I came up with a fabulous facelifted BMW 5 Series in Aventurine Red

Todd Muller’s beige persona might not be a bad thing in the battle against Jacinda Ardern

New Zealanders generally don’t like their leaders too colourful or ideological, which might play well for the new opposition leader after a horror first week

Ghana's daily infection rate slightly decreasing - Dr Badu Sarkodie

Dr Badu Sarkodie, the Director of Public Health, Ghana Health Service (GHS), on Thursday said although the country's daily rate of new COVID-19 infections are decreasing, the curve is not sharp enough.

Sanjjanaa Galrani On Her Relationship Status: “I Have A Boyfriend, But I May Or May Not Marry Him”

Sanjjanaa Galrani has finally opened up about her relationship status. As per the reports, the actress has revealed that she has a boyfriend, however, she may or may not marry him. The actress also added that her wedding will surely happen soon.

FALSE: Photo of Duterte portrait outside Japan national museum

The original photo showed portraits of President Rodrigo Duterte and Indonesian President Joko Widodo at the National Monument in Indonesia

Big food brands sidestep retailers in pandemic

Kraft Heinz and PepsiCo become latest groups to sell online, but can direct delivery take off?

News Briefs

Sambit hospitalised with corona symptoms New Delhi: BJP national spokesperson Sambit Patra has been admitted to the Medanta Hospital in Gurgaon after he showed symptoms of Covid-19, sources said on Thursday. Teacher leader Nageshwar Rao passes away Bhubaneswar: Noted teacher leader S Nageshwar

Cigarette ban threatens to bankrupt companies

The ban on the sale of cigarettes is one of the most controversial regulations in place as part of South Africa’s COVID-19 lockdown.

Palace: No barber shops, salons, public Masses yet

MALACANANG on Friday clarified that the temporary ban on the operation of hair salons and barbershops, as well as the conduct of public Masses, would still be in effect despite the imposition of a more relaxed community quarantine on June 1.

Cyndi Lauper, Sara Bareilles & More Celebs Wrote Songs For 'Central Park'

The Bob's Burgers team is back for more joyful whimsy with Central Park, an animated musical series about a family of park caretakers. Co-produced by Grammy Award winner Josh Gad and featuring the voices of Leslie Odom Jr., Tituss Burgess, Kristen…

#SSMB27: Theme Of Mahesh Babu Starrer Leaked? Read Deets Inside!

As per the latest report, #SSMB27 is touted to be a political drama which focuses on bank frauds. It is said that Mahesh Babu will be fighting against corrupt officials and bank frauds in the upcoming movie.

Probe ordered: 6 exited quarantine, test positive

Probe ordered: 6 exited quarantine, test positive Pulwama, May 28: An inquiry was ordered by District authorities on Thursday in an incident discharging six persons from a quarantine center in Tral without waiting for their test report which was found to be positive later. Additional Deputy Commissioner is heading a committee to probe. Deputy CMO […]

Coronavirus: Sixth of Tayside care homes still closed to admissions as infection rates fall

Around a sixth of Tayside care homes are closed to new admissions as hard-pressed staff continue to battle the pandemic.

Coronavirus cases exacerbating IPID case load

The increasing workload of the Independent Police Investigative Directorate has been exacerbated, "in part", by the increase in cases against police officers.

Bengaluru gets 47th flyover

BBMP officials said Mother Dairy Circle flyover is the first of the series of the flyovers constructed to ease the congestion on the Yeshwanthpur-Yelahanka road.

CBI opens probe into cash transactions of Tablighi Jamaat

Foreign funds given to the organisation are also under the scanner

Japan dispels reports that it will subsidise trips for foreign tourists

Media reports began circulating earlier this month that Japan will launch a campaign that will involve paying for half of foreign tourists’ trips to the country

New Research: Surgeries held up, how long to clear backlog?

To help ease the backlog, lead author Dr Amit Jain has proposed several strategies to increase surgical throughput, including more use of telemedicine.

My streaming gem: why you should watch Terror Firmer

Continuing our series of writers recommending underappreciated films is a shoutout for one of Troma’s most gonzo B-movies

SDF Invests $550K In SatoshiPay For B2B X-Border Solution

The Stellar Development Foundation has invested $550,000 in SatoshiPay's development of a B2B cross-border payments solution and its digital wallets.

These Sneakers Will Make You *Even* More Excited To Go Out For A Run

Lace up and take these out for a spin.

Cult Movie: The Lords of Flatbush stars a young Stallone and a pre-Fonz Henry Winkler in a slice of 1950s nostalgia

The Lords Of Flatbush PERSONALLY, I blame American Graffiti.

Amid lockdown, BBMP nets Rs 1,028 crore in property tax

The BMMP has collected Rs 1,028 crore property tax in the first two months of the financial year 2020-21, reaching 42% of its target amidst the lockdown.

Prisoners released early not 'routinely' being tested for coronavirus

Confirmation came in a written answer from the Scottish Government.

Obey or risk death!

AS the official start of the Atlantic hurricane season approaches, with predictions for t...

Indonesia rejects Beijing's South China Sea claims

Indonesia raises 2016 Hague ruling in letter to head of UN, expressing opposition to China’s nine-dash line

Maharashtra Governor appreciates Sonu Sood’s relief work

Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari has appreciated Sonu Sood for his work. The actor has helped many migrants reach their destination amid the lockdown.

Zaira Wasim Compared the Attack of Locusts to the Havoc of Allah -

The year 2020 is creating trouble in front of people one by one. Locusts from Pakistan have now become a

Rumor: AMD’s 7nm “Vermeer” Zen 3 desktop CPUs to be succeeded by “Warhol” Ryzen 5000 series CPU lineup

According to a recent tweet posted by "MebiuW", coming via "Videocardz", one Codename for AMD's future Ryzen 5000 series Zen 3 processor lineup has been spotted.

Australia could include Pacific labourers in 'travel bubble' as $280m aid shake-up revealed

Money set aside for scholarship and volunteer projects will be redirected towards medical and humanitarian interventions in the region

All nursing graduates to be guaranteed jobs amid Covid-19 crisis

In a letter, the HSE informed nursing interns that they would all be guaranteed a job.

Fashion retailer PAS Group goes into administration

The company behind names like Review and JETS Swimwear has hoisted the white flag leaving 225 stores and 1300 staff in limbo.

Reappraising Ugwuanyi’s five-year stewardship amid Covid-19

Gov. Ugwuanyi has ensured an enduring peace in the state, a cherished feat that has made it possible for the state’s political leaders to unite and....

Opinion: Reappraising Ugwuanyi’s five-year stewardship amid Covid-19 by Louis Amoke

In this piece, Louis Amoke writes on the administration of Enugu state governor,Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi as he celebrates his fifth year in office since he over in 2015

Cape Cod lifeguards fear 'catastrophe' from enforcing coronavirus social distancing while watching for sharks

The bustling beach town of Cape Cod is bracing for a heavily altered summer atmosphere as they prepare to reopen eateries in mid-June-- the first time since the coronavirus pandemic forced closures all over the country. 

Joe Bonamassa launches video for epic new track When One Door Opens

Joe Bonamassa releases video for his new single When One Door Opens exclusively with Classic Rock

Get ready to Party in September

Director Venkat Prabhu's Party was supposed to hit the screens last year in April. However, due to financial issues, the makers couldn't release the film on time. Continue Reading →

Gauteng's spike in COVID-19 cases due to Merafong mine infections - Makhura

Over the last week, there has been an increase of 921 cases, the biggest weekly jump since the virus hit Gauteng.

Pakistan records 64,028 Coronavirus Cases, 1,317 deaths

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan: As many as 64,028 people have been diagnosed with the Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Pakistan by May 29 after the emergence of 2,636 more Cases in the last 24 hours, according to the National Command & Operation Centre (NCOC). In the last 24 hours, 11,931 COVID-19 tests were conducted throughout the Country including 5,348 in Punjab, 4,101 in Sindh, 1,080 in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, 605 in Islamabad, 441 in Balochistan, 237 in Azad Kashmir (AJK), and 119 in Gilgit-Baltistan. By now, a total of 520,017 tests have been conducted in Pakistan to diagnose the virus. In terms of fatalities, a total of 1,317 deaths including 57 in the last 24 hours have been recorded throughout the Country. Whereas 22,305 patients have been recovered from the disease. The most number of Coronavirus Cases have been detected in Sindh wherein 25,309 people have been tested positive. Likewise, 396 patients have succumbed to the virus and 11,190 have been recovered in Sindh.

One dies, seven feared missing as boat sinks on Volta Lake

One person has been confirmed dead while seven others are feared missing when a boat carrying a dozen sank on Thursday, May 28, 2020 on the Volta Lake in the Eastern region of Ghana.

Finbond Group plans to sell its South African operation and delist from the JSE

Credit-provider Finbond says that as part of its short and medium term strategic objectives, it plans on selling its South African operations to focus on North America and Europe.

ICYMI: You will now pay stamp duty on ATM printouts, some WhatsApp messages, says FIRS

The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) says Nigerians will now pay stamp duties on WhatsApp messages acknowledging receipt of funds. 

NDMC seals its office after 4 test corona positive

Days after four employees of New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC), the civic body has sealed the entire building on Thursday and directed all the officers and employees to work from home for next two day and be available on mobile and email all the times. In view of the employees working in

Abiodun: covenant-keeping reformer at 60 - The Nation Nigeria

His mastery of the art of governance is already manifesting in his infrastructural development programmes with the establishment of Ogun State Public...

Tasting Australia Will Not Go Ahead in 2020

Originally shelved until October, the state’s biggest food and drink festival will now return in autumn 2021.

Kareena Kapoor Khan, Akshay Kumar, Rakul Preet Singh, Sonu Sood- Celebs Who Ventured Out Of Their Homes Amid Lockdown

We bring to you the list of Bollywood celeb who ventured out of their homes amid lockdown!

Kareena Kapoor Khan, Akshay Kumar, Rakul Preet Singh, Sonu Sood- Celebs Who Ventured Out Of Their Homes Amid Lockdown

We bring to you the list of Bollywood celeb who ventured out of their homes amid lockdown!

Coming soon: Bulletproof coatings made from shrimps and mushrooms

What?! MSNBC Anchor Says Minneapolis Riot Is 'Not Generally Unruly’... As a Building Burns Behind Him

What is going on at NBC? I mean, seriously, in

PB to reopen partially today

SHILLONG: No more fretting over lost opportunities to buy the shirt you wanted, or maybe a top to go with your favourite pair of jeans as festive occasions went by with shops selling textiles and garments firmly shut, thanks to the dreaded yet unavoi

A Balancing Act

After more than two months of lockdown, people are chomping at the bit to get back to business. But with COVID-19 still present and co-opting the things we love to do — travel, gather, socialize — reopening Santa Barbara has become a balancing act between economics, public health and policy.

Migrant workers sent back to Odisha from Hyderabad

The Rachakonda Police came to the aid of about 85 migrant workers and helped them safely return to their native places in Odisha.

26 cops put under quarantine in Poonch

POONCH, May 28: Over two dozen cops were on Thursday put under quarantine after the wife of a cop, who was also a naka incharge was tested positive in Poonch district.Officials told that the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) were followed a day after the wife of a cop was tested positive in the district. The cop was the incharge of BG naka point.“Twenty six police personnel deployed on BG naka point have been removed and all have been put in administrative quarantine,” a senior police official said, adding that their samples will be collected soon.Meanwhile, the wife of a cop who was tested positive had no travel history.District Magistrate (DM) Poonch informed through his Twitter handle that the pregnant woman tested positive is apparently having no travel history.

26 cops quarantined in Poonch

26 cops quarantined in Poonch Poonch, May 28: Over two dozen cops were on Thursday put under quarantine after the wife of a cop, who was also a naka incharge was tested positive in Poonch district. Officials informed that the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) were followed a day after the wife of a cop was tested positive […]

Not our job to make unnecessary political statements: Nepal Army

It was responding to reports that its chief had refused Oli’s direct orders Indian Army chief’s comments on border issue.

Germany's confirmed coronavirus cases rise by 741 to 180,458: RKI

BERLIN (Reuters) - The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Germany increased by 741 to 180,458, data from the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) for infectious diseases showed on Friday.

Activists Task Nigerians On Value, Respect For Human Life

Human rights activists gave the charge on Thursday in a chat with our correspondent in commemoration of national day of mourning for victims of violent killings.

Two ex-Sarawak PKR lawmakers Baru Bian and See Chee How now PSB members, says party president

KUCHING, May 29 — Selangau MP Baru Bian and Batu Lintang state assemblyman See Chee How have been accepted as members of Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB), its president Datuk Sri Wong Soon Koh revealed today. He said they applied to be members some time ago, which the party has now accepted. “They...

US tops upstream oil & gas CO2 emitters list — Canada has highest intensity, Norway lowest

US tops upstream oil & gas CO2 emitters list — Canada has highest intensity, Norway lowest

Taiwan to raise smoking age to 20, tighten rules on vaping

Those making or importing banned tobacco products to face penalty of NT$50 million

Decline in enrollees: Parents cite finances, doubts about distance learning

'Ang focus muna namin ngayon ay mabuhay, dahil sa ngayon walang-wala na po kami talaga,' says one parent

GSMA, O-RAN Alliance join-up as operators tipped to jump on tech

The GSMA and O-RAN Alliance became the latest organisations to announce joint efforts to help ...

Coronavirus company news summary – Sibanye-Stillwater reports outbreak – Axora launch smart mining platform – South Africa to lift restrictions on miners

29 May Sibanye-Stillwater has reported 51 positive Covid-19 cases at its Thembelani shaft located in Rustenburg. The company tested employees...Read More...

Việt Nam considers opening borders to visitors from COVID-19-free countries

Viet Nam News / ANN HÀ NỘI — Việt Nam would consider opening its borders to foreign visitors – if the country they are coming from has gone 30 days without any new cases of COVID-19, experts have said. The matter was discussed at a meeting held in Hà Nội on Thursday by the National Steering Committee for COVID-19 Prevention and Control.

Nigeria better today, presidency insists

The presidency yesterday insisted Nigeria is better today than it was when President Muhammadu Buhari took over the reins of government on May 29, 2015.

Bangladesh plans home exams for primary school students

The government is planning home examinations for primary school students to keep them in study amid the coronavirus outbreak that has forced education institutions shut.

Mahama caused my disqualification in 2016 but pointed at Akufo-Addo – Akua Donkor

Founder and leader of the Ghana Freedom Party (GFP) Madam Akua Donkor has revealed that former President John Dramani Mahama in 2016 called her to leave GFP and contest the presidential race as an independent candidate.

Have a go hero: How di Grassi nearly landed a 2009 F1 chance

Lucas di Grassi finally made his Formula 1 debut with Virgin in 2010 but he came close to replacing two of his fellow Brazilians the previous year, only for circumstances to turn against him

Southwestern Energy: Bullish On Gas Prices, But Clarity On 2021 Hedges Needed

The natural gas markets are poised to rally substantially, as production is declining, while the summer is expected to be abnormally warm. SWN follows a rolling

Odisha reports 63 new COVID-19 cases, total rises to 1,723

63 more people have tested positive for COVID-19 in Odisha, taking the total in the State to 1,723, a Health Department official said here on May 29. Of the fresh cases, 61 had recently returned to th

COVID-19 positive tests in Baltics. 3 in Latvia, 6 in Lithuania, 8 in Estonia

In the past day a total of 3 new COVID-19 infection cases were found in Latvia, increasing the total number to 1 064.

Video: BMW X6 M Competition shows incredible Dragy numbers

BMW X6 M Competition compares against some of its stiffest competition out there: the Lamborghini Urus and the Jeep Trackhawk.

Thailand reports 11 new coronavirus cases, no new deaths

BANGKOK, May 29 — Thailand confirmed 11 new coronavirus cases today and no new deaths, taking the number of infections to 3,076. The new cases were all patients who had arrived from Kuwait and were in quarantine, said Taweesin Wisanuyothin, a spokesman for the government's Centre for Covid-19...

MT announces 8 new cases of COVID, 6 in Big Horn County

The state health department announced eight now cases of COVID-19 out of more than 1,700 tests that were run on Thursday.

NYC bans the word 'alien' in laws, documents, opts for 'noncitizen'

New York City became the first major city in the U.S. on Thursday after the NYC Council removed the terms “alien,” “illegal immigrant” and “illegal migrant” from local laws, rules and documents and instead will be replacing them with the term “non-citizen."

Man arrested for allegedly stabbing to death galamseyer

The police at Ntortroso in the Ahafo Region, yesterday arrested a watchdog committee member, for allegedly stabbing to death, a 48-year-old man, for engaging in illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey,.

Man arrested for allegedly stabbing 'galamseyer' to death

The police at Ntortroso in the Ahafo Region, yesterday arrested a watchdog committee member, for allegedly stabbing to death, a 48-year-old man, for engaging in illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey,

Speeding driver tests positive for cocaine as Kildare Gardaí step up checkpoints and patrols for bank holiday weekend

Naas Roads Policing Unit detected a car travelling at 117km/h in an 80km/hr zone. The driver then tested positive for cocaine and was arrested. The vehicle was seized for have no insurance or tax. Cou...

EA renews Madden NFL license through 2026

EA's money-printing Madden NFL business will continue to stay strong. In a deal announced today with the NFL and the NFL Player's Association, the company shared that it's renewed its exclusive rights to the Madden NFL Franchise in a "multiyear" deal that will ensure it's the only company in town developing football simulation games.

Is COVID-19 a stumbling block along 2021 electoral process?

Tanzania is also supposed to have its elections. General and local elections have already been postponed in more than 40 countries.

Ethiopia advises Dutch investors to diversify investments

During the webnar held on Thursday Million Samuel Ambassador of Ethiopia to the Netherlands advised Dutch Companies not to be limited in floriculture / horticulture and explore new areas of cooperation in agriculture, manufacturing, energy, ICT and service sectors as well. The Netherlands, with over 150 investments in Ethiopia, is the largest investor from European countries and accounted for the 5.23 percent of Ethiopia’s export, making it the 6th largest export destination of Ethiopian goods.

7 5G Stocks to Buy for the Future of Telecom

Sure, many investors are still obsessing over the coronavirus, but it's time to invest in the future. That's why these 5G stocks are buys now.

It must be parents who decide if it's safe enough to return to school

At first it was our elderly residents in care homes who were sacrificed to the current pandemic. 

Saeima supports reducing restrictions for sports and culture activities

On Thursday, 28 May, Latvia’s Saeima approved the government’s approved decision retarding lifting certain restrictions imposed on education, hobby groups, sports and culture activities during the COVID-19 state of emergency, BNN was told by Saeima press-service.

Carson Wentz Sends Strong Message About George Floyd’s Death, ‘Institutional Racism’ In America (TWEET)

(Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) Carson Wentz is not a guy who is known for speaking out on social injustices,…

Drunk Hindu priest, 70, beheads man in Indian temple as a human sacrifice to goddess who came to him in a dream and said it would end coronavirus

Sansari Ojha (left) killed Saroj Kumar Pradhan, 52, in Cuttack, India, on Wednesday night. The priest claimed he was following orders from a goddess to end the coronavirus pandemic.

An overzealous attack on renewables

It is unlike­ly that Moore will come out and apolog­ise for his new docume­ntary or take it out of circul­ation

Zinc futures down on muted demand

On the Multi Commodity Exchange, zinc for delivery in June was trading lower by Rs 50 paise, or 0.32 percent, at Rs 157.45 per kg in 2,079 lots.

S&P: Indian economy will shrink by 5% in FY21 due to coronavirus crisis

In its latest report, S&P Global Ratings predicted India’s economy to contract 5% in the current fiscal year (FY2021), as the coronavirus pandemic con

Mah Sing’s Q1 net profit falls to RM30.07m

KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 — Mah Sing Group Bhd’s net profit in the first quarter ended March 31, 2020 (Q1 2020) fell to RM30.07 million from RM55.01 million in the same period last year. Revenue declined to RM371.13 million from RM450.33 million previously. In a filing with Bursa Malaysia today, Mah...

Xiaomi India teases laptop release; Mi Notebook and Redmibook likely to go on sale soon

Xiaomi will soon unveil some new laptops in India, according to a teaser posted by the company's Twitter handle. We can expect to see a range of Mi Notebooks and Redmibooks on the marketplace soon.

COVID-19: Indian Mumbai Naval Dockyard Builds Ultra-Violet Sanitisation Bay For Workers

New Delhi (Sputnik): The Indian Navy has dominated news headlines for developing in-house tech equipment to minimise the risk of the coronavirus infection from...

Shanghala employee denies meddling in ACC probe

AN employee of former justice minister Sacky Shanghala and his business partner James Hatuikulipi denied in the Windhoek Magistrate's Court yesterday that he tried to remove potential evidence

Russia says Libya ceasefire in tatters, situation deteriorating: agencies

MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia’s foreign ministry said on Friday the situation in Libya was continuing to deteriorate and that a ceasefire there was in tatters, the RIA news agency reported.

Wontumi wades into Mills’ death saga, calls Mahama a 'political killer'

The Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako, aka Chairman Wontumi, has added his voice to those that are calling for a probe into the death of former President John Evans Atta Mills.

After Facing Uproar, TTD Decides Not To Sell Or Auction Any Property

Facing a backlash for their recent decision to auction some properties in Tamil Nadu, authorities of the Sri Venkateswara temple on Thursday (28 May) decided not to dispose of any property.

GU-Q scholars examine most pressing issues of COVID-19 crisis

Top scholars from Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q) in the fields of history, political science, ethics, Gulf studies, and theology have come together to examine the most pressing issues of the COVID-19 crisis through a series of virtual panel discussions hosted by GU-Q’s Dean, Dr. Ahmad Dallal.

Priest beheads man at temple in Cuttack dist

A priest allegedly killed a man by beheading him at a temple near Bandhahuda under the Narasinghpur police station in Cuttack district on Wednesday night. Later, accused Sansari Ojha (72), priest of Brahmani Dei Temple, surrendered to police following the incident. Reports said an argument

PICTURED: Glamorous zookeeper, 35, and the two lions that attacked her while she cleaned their cage leaving her fighting for life - as photos emerge of the first birthday party she threw them

Big cat expert Ms Brown was pounced upon and savagely attacked in the neck and head as she cleaned a cage at the Shoalhaven Zoo in North Nowra on Friday morning.

Anand Mahindra hates this word and he wants it banned

The business tycoon doesn’t like the sound of ‘webinar’.He even went on to ask his followers on Twitter to start a petition to remove it from the dictionary

Govt needs to focus especially on youth

The extended lockdown in place to contain the spread of Covid-19 has acted as a trigger causing spike in number of people experiencing stronger forms of mental health issues which were earlier mild. According to experts, this is the time when the government should focus especially on the youth in a

The Topsy-Turvy S&P 500 Earnings Picture

I am hard-pressed to see how S&P 500 earnings in this frustrating pandemic will only fall to $125 in calendar 2020. The once hoped-for V-shaped recovery has giv

Financial help sought for new community hub

The $3.8 million Wanaka Community Hub building, which opened seven months ago is in financial strife. The hub houses community and government...

Financial help sought for new community hub

The $3.8million Wanaka Community Hub building, which opened seven months ago is in financial strife. The hub houses community and government...

Fears for Westland when wage subsidy ends

Financial pain is predicted to cripple tourism towns when the Covid-19 wage subsidies end shortly. Nine weeks after lockdown, Franz Josef Civil...

CBA says crisis reinforces its X15 mission to create new start-ups

CBA has rolled its Credit Savvy business into X15 and will host a hackathon in July to identify new ideas and entrepreneurs.

Pick n Pay opens alcohol pre-orders online as it prepares for high demand from 1 June

Pick n Pay customers can now pre-order liquor from its online shop and all orders will be delivered from 1 June 2020.

Health Ministry: COVID-19 mobile app updated

The citizen will then be asked to answer some questions that determine the infection possibility, she added.

Covid-19 : With 11 more positive, active cases jump above 100 in Nagpur

Nagpur: As many as 11 people including a Mahadula based man who returned from Bihar tested positive for novel Corona Virus (COVID-19) on Friday. Five out of them belonged to Pachpaoli quarantine centre, two from Naik Talav, one each from Tanga Stand, Seva Sadan Building and Bhagwan Nagar. Following this development the cases of virus […]

Suspended Cop Lawrence Njue Lays Bare His Tribulations, Accuses Police Commission Of Defying Court Orders

The National Police Service (NPS) commission is once again on the spot over unfair treatment of its officers.In the latest incident, Lawrence Njue, who served as an Administration Police Constable

53yo Physically Fit Man Falls Unconscious & Passes Away While Cycling With Friend

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Customer shoots dead Cebu bakery worker who enforced physical distancing

The customer resents the bakery employee's calling him out for cutting the line and disregarding rules on physical distancing

NZD/USD climbs above 0.6200 on broad USD weakness

After trading defensively and falling below 0.6200 during the Asian trading hours, the NZD/USD pair gained traction in the last hour and climbed to a

Coronavirus | 15,572 cases, 960 deaths in Gujarat

State briefs High Court about remedial measures taken to combat the pandemic

US sanctions are hindering the distribution of Cuban drugs combating Covid-19

As biotechnology labs in Havana develop drugs to thwart the pandemic, the US blockade threatens further research and production.

Four doctors in Pakistan die from COVID-19 in past 24 hours

Meanwhile, as many as 341 health care workers have been infected with COVID-19 across Punjab

OnePlus and Fortnite collaborate to bring new game modes in Creative Island

Fortnite, one of the most popular games in the market, is partnering with the known smartphone vendor OnePlus. The collaboration will bring a new game mode to Epic Game‘s battle royale. The new Creative Island is a part of Fortnite’s in-game Creative mode. The new game mode within the game will allow players to test …

COVID-19 webinar series by WCM-Q brings expert medical opinion to community

Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) has launched a live webinar series to allow the healthcare community in Qatar to discuss the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, its impact, recommended responses and treatment protocols.

Wreath laying ceremony to remember dead IRA man

The family of an IRA man killed almost 40 years ago will lay a wreath in his memory this weekend.

China signals a complete ban on the eating of dog meat ahead of notorious Yulin festival with new rules to classify dogs as 'companion animals'

China has hinted that it could ban dog meat from the dinner table after approving a proposed directive to classify dogs as companion animals instead of farm animals officially.

Virtual town hall to discuss proposed Chinatown homeless center related to COVID-19 | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

Plans for what’s being called a Homeless Triage and CARES Center in Chinatown will be the subject of a “virtual town hall” being held this afternoon by the Institute for Human Services, the project’s sponsor.

[OPINION] No charter change during pandemic

'It is tone deaf on the part of government to create campaigns that will further divide its populace, especially during a pandemic'

South Africa’s diesel shortage to last several weeks

A shortage of diesel fuel in South Africa will ease up in a few weeks when about 30% of its refining capacity, idled because of a drop in demand spurred by the Covid-19 lockdown, will return to service.

PRRD: No martial law amid pandemic

PRESIDENT Rodrigo Duterte on Thursday maintained that he has no plan to implement a nationwide martial law amid the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.