Spain will open gradually to tourism, with Europe first

MADRID: Spain will open gradually to tourism this summer, starting with European countries, and will ensure visitors only go to areas that have ...

Trump's Social Media Executive Order Would Turn FCC Into 'President's Speech Police,' Commissioner Says

The order is expected to be signed by Trump later on Thursday

Former US V-P candidate, wife test positive for coronavirus antibodies

Former Democratic Vice-Presidential candidate, Sen. Tim Kaine and his wife Anne have tested positive for coronavirus antibodies.

Protest on Strip planned after unarmed black man’s death in Minnesota

Demonstrators will be marching Friday afternoon for justice for a black man and woman who died immediately following their interactions with police.

Wife of J&K Congress leader Soz moves SC against his house arrest

Various political leaders including former chief ministers Farooq Abdullah, Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti were arrested and put under house detention in August last year. The Centre had abrogated certain provisions of Article 370 of the Constitution granting special status Jammu and Kashmir and the detentions were made purportedly to ensure peace in the valley.

US Senator Cruz: Twitter’s failure to delete Iranian officials’ accounts could violate sanctions

LONDON: US Senator Ted Cruz called for a criminal investigation of Twitter on Friday over allegations the company is violating US sanctions against Iran by not banning officials from the site. Cruz urged Attorney General William Barr and Secretary of the Treasury Steven Mnuchin to open an investigation into Twitter “for possible criminal violations of the International

Students protest cuts to Sydney University's arts and social science faculty

About 8 per cent of courses across the university's arts and social sciences faculty will be cut according to early estimates.

INVESTIGATION: SSS illegally detains victim for 14 months without trial, allegedly defies AGF’s order

FOR 13 months, the State Securitt Service illegally detained citizen Austin Ighodaro, without recourse for the due judicial process.

SSS illegally detains victim for 14 months without trial, allegedly defies AGF’s order

FOR 13 months, the State Securitt Service illegally detained citizen Austin Ighodaro, without recourse for the due judicial process.

Coronavirus: HSE experts support the early reopening of schools

New research finds that schools in Ireland are not a high-risk setting for Covid-19

Coronavirus: HSE experts support the early reopening of schools

New research finds that schools in Ireland are not a high-risk setting for Covid-19

We'll tackle interstate movement of armed bandits - Military assures Nigerians

The military was reacting to worries from some quarters that bandits could escape from states where the Armed Forces of Nigeria are currently bombarding them.

Cash crunch: Telangana extends deferment of 50% salary to May

Odisha says March order not reversed yet; despite liquidity support by the Centre, many states continue salary deferments

Peru secures US$11b credit line from IMF

WASHINGTON, May 29 — Peru has secured a two-year, US$11 billion (RM48 billion) credit line from the IMF as the South American nation battles the growing impact of the coronavirus pandemic. The Flexible Credit Line, which the IMF announced late yesterday, is a renewable funding mechanism granted...

‘Destroy Eggs, Spray Neem Oil’: Maha University Suggests Ways To Tackle Locust Menace

As parts of Maharashtra and other states face attacks from locusts, which destroy crops and vegetation, an agriculture university has suggested a slew of measures like destroying their eggs and spraying neem oil on crops to tackle threat from the migratory pests. Swarms of crop-eating locusts have spread across Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and […]

Spraying neem oil on standing crops to be effective in eliminating locust attack

As parts of Maharashtra and other states face attacks from locusts, which destroy crops and vegetation, an agriculture university has suggested a slew of measures like destroying their eggs and spraying neem oil on crops to tackle threat from the migratory pests.

Uber Says AB5 Could Cost 158,000 Drivers Their Jobs

If Uber is forced to classify drivers in California as employees, 158,000 will be out of work, the company said. Passengers could see prices rise by 120 percent.

India Rules Out Any Plan to Restrict Chinese Foreign Portfolio Investors

New Delhi (Sputnik): Border tension has been simmering between India and China after a skirmish between patrol parties in Ladakh's Galwan Valley sector earlier this...

Covid-19: Between six and 12 per childcare ‘pod’ when sector re-opens

Guidance on how childcare facilities will operate sent to providers in recent days

Covid-19: Childcare criteria to include parents who need it for work from June 29th

Children will be grouped into ‘pods’ of between six and 12 when sector reopens

Kashmir movement in ‘final phase’: scholar

Prof Khursh­eed Ahmad says main issue of right of self-determ­inatio­n for Kashmi­ris should be raised at every level

BJP leader Kanna Laxminarayana’s daughter-in-law dies; no foul play, say cops

Thirty-two-year-old collapsed after dancing for an hour at a party, police say

Unravelling a troubling Nazi legacy

Philippe Sands encounters the sons of two high-up Nazis and discovers one still sees his murdering father as a good man.

Unravelling a troubling Nazi legacy

Philippe Sands encounters the sons of two high-up Nazis and discovers one still sees his murdering father as a good man.

Unravelling a troubling Nazi legacy

Philippe Sands encounters the sons of two high-up Nazis and discovers one still sees his murdering father as a good man.

Bet Trump Twitter Suspension Odds & Biden VP Choice As Klobuchar Dealt PR Hit

Political election betting odds have gotten their share of attention over the past few months, but oddsmakers were handed a unique opportunity this week when a tweet made by President Trump overshadowed the speculation surrounding Joe Biden's VP announcement.

With no immediate solution in sight, India matches China in terms of man power, resources

Even as the Prime Minister's top men oversee the developments along the Line of Actual Control, there is still no change in the ground, with the standoff between India and China continuing.

Karachi: 80 percent of PIA's crashed plane wreckage removed

Three trucks full of plane wreckage have been shifted to airport

CRPF jawans donate blood to save Naxal injured during encounter in Jharkhand

A team killed three Naxals and apprehended two on Thursday after a gunbattle in the forests of the Manmaru-Tebo area in Jharkhand's West Singhbhum district.

Erin O'Toole promises increased childcare support as part of COVID-19 economic recovery plan

Both frontrunners in the Conservative leadership race, O'Toole and Peter MacKay, have now released their plans for leading Canada out of the COVID-19 crisis

Bannon: World must stop China in Hong Kong

Via The Wire comes Steve Bannon:

Breaking: Protesters set Minneapolis police station on fire over death of George Floyd

Following the alleged killing of George Floyd, an African-America man, by a police officer, protesters, Friday stormed Minneapolis police

Lawsuit accuses Trump administration of illegally seizing tax refunds from student loan borrowers

A class-action lawsuit filed Friday is accusing the Trump administration of illegally seizing student loan borrowers' tax refunds even after Congress halted government debt collection amid the

Bobrisky arrested over ‘N30m fraud’

Police detectives from Abuja have arrested Idris Okuneye, a crossdresser better known as Bobrisky over an alleged N30m fraud.According to The Nation, the c

Bobrisky arrested over alleged N30m fraud

Oluwatosin Omojuyigbe Police detectives from Abuja, on Thursday, arrested cross-dresser, Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, over an alleged N30m fraud. It was gathered that Bobrisky was ...

Delhi Court Prods City Gov't on a Pile of Dead Bodies of COVID-19 Victims at Hospital

New Delhi (Sputnik): The High Court of Delhi took notice of newspaper reports about “highly dissatisfactory” storage and cremation facilities for COVID-19 victims and...

Can't be part of anything we opposed in SC: NC's Masoodi on delimitation commission

In his first remarks after being named as a member of delimitation commission, National Conference Member of Parliament, Hasnain Masoodi on Friday said

Minnesota AG Ellison: Trump Calling Rioters Thugs, Calling on Them to Get Shot 'the Same Sort of Attitude that Resulted in the Death of George Floyd'

Friday on CBS's "This Morning," Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison shared his reaction to the situation in Minneapolis with protests for George Floyd's death. | Clips

Uttar Pradesh govt inks MOUs with industry bodies for 11 lakh jobs to migrant workers

The Federation of Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) and Indian Industries Association (IIA) accounted for three lakh jobs each, while NARDECO and Laghu Udyog Bharati accounted for 2.5 lakh jobs each, UP MSME minister Sidharth Nath Singh said.

Court confirms 5 1/2-year prison sentence for key figure in sexual bribery scandal

A local court confirmed a 5 1/2-year prison sentence for Yoon Jung-cheon, a construction contractor alluded in the sexual bribery scandal surrounding former Vice Justice Minister Kim Hak-ui. The Seoul High Court on Friday confirmed the lower court’s prison sentence for Yoon, 59, on charges of fraud and bribery. Yoon has been at the center of a corruption and bribery scandal involving Kim. The case gained atte...

Republicans put onus back on Democrats as they lay out convention contingency plan

Republicans haven't listed wearing masks as one of the protocols they're willing to implement in order to hold their nominating convention safely and have put pressure back on Democrats over the event.

SpaceX's big launch aims to send NASA astronauts to the International Space Station — a 21-year-old laboratory orbiting 250 miles above the Earth

This will be the first time since 2011 that an American-made spacecraft has launched people from US soil to the space station.

French Gov't Bans Hydroxychloroquine Submitting to Pressure From Pharma Labs, Politician Claims

The French government's decision to ban anti-malaria drug hydroxychloroquine for use in COVID-19 cases goes against French people's interests and rights to get an...

Jordan's FM speaks to counterparts, warns about sovereignty - Middle East

Jordan’s Foreign Minister, Ayman Safadi, reiterates importance of two-state solution in conversation with US and British counterparts.

Twitter Hides Official White House Tweet Calling for Killings of Protesters, Too

The White House taunted Twitter on Friday by reposting Donald Trump’s tweet calling for the outright extrajudicial slaughter of Americans protesting police brutality in Minneapolis, which the social media site on Friday hid behind a label for “glorifying violence.” Twitter has now responded by doing exactly the same thing to the White House account.

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

As tensions between police and protesters in Minneapolis reached a boiling point following the death of George Floyd, the city's bus drivers have made it abundantly clear which side they're on. The driver's union, ATU Local 1005, issued a statement of solidarity on Thursday, with some of its drivers going as far as to refuse to use their buses to help law enforcement transport protesters to jail. "As a transit worker and union member, I refuse to transport my class and radical youth," one Minneapolis bus driver, Adam Burch, told the labor publication Payday. "An injury to one is an injury to all. The police murdered George Floyd and the protest against is completely justified and should continue until their demands are met." The union shared Burch's sentiment. "This system has failed all of us in the working class, from the coronavirus to the economic crisis we are facing," their statement read. "But the system has failed people of color and black Americans and black youth more than anyone else." The union added:…

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

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

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

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

More flights to bring labourers home: CM Soren

After an Air Asia flight brought home 180 migrant labourers home from Mumbai to Ranchi on Thursday, Chief Minister Hemant Soren said that if needed, more flights will be used to bring back migrant labourers. The CM had written to the Centre and the Home Minister seeking permission for chartered

New York City mayor outlines first reopening step

NEW YORK: New York Mayor Bill de Blasio on Thursday (May 28) outlined the first steps for reopening the United States' most populous city, ...

London buses to resume front door boarding

The process will be phased back in at the weekend.

Trump violating law by not updating budget, outside experts say

The WHite House decision not to update its budget estimates is against the law, an outside group that advocates for fiscal discipline said Thursday.

Trump will relish an ‘us versus them’ free speech fight – but Twitter is right to finally take a stand against his incendiary words

Donald Trump always enjoys a fight that will fire up his supporter base – and Twitter has just handed him one.

Police ID remains on Long Island beach as woman killed in 2000

May 28 (UPI) -- Police in New York on Thursday released the identity of a woman killed during a string of slayings in Long Island 20 years ago.

Philadelphia escort among victims in Long Island Gilgo Beach murder case, DNA shows

Remains found by Long Island detectives assigned to the Gilgo Beach murder case belong to a Philadelphia escort, an identification made through DNA and genetic genealogy.

CRISES ON MANY FRONTS

While India is faced with a growing concern over Covid-19, the Modi government is testing its patience on several fronts. Granted that only over 10 cities are the main hotbeds of the virus attack, but, the steady rise in Covid figures, both in terms

Betsy DeVos Tells Connecticut: Ban Transgender Athletes, Or Say Goodbye To Your Federal Funding

“The threat to withhold federal funding for violating Title IX is nothing more than a pathetic attempt to bully the state."

Inclusion of Transgender Student Athletes Violates Title IX, Trump Administration Says

Three female high school students in Connecticut had challenged a scholastic sports policy that allows transgender athletes to compete against them in track.

Routine immunization activities going on across J&K: Official

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

CNN's Don Lemon reacts to no charges yet in George Floyd case: 'How much more video do they need?'

CNN anchor Don Lemon was stunned on Thursday after the FBI asked for more information from the public regarding the death of George Floyd. Floyd, a 46-year-old unarmed black man, died on Monday after a white police officer kneeled on his neck for several minutes. There is video footage that was shot by a bystander, yet no charges were announced during a law enforcement press conference on Thursday. Lemon said he gets that the investigation needs to be "handled properly," but asked: "How much more video do they need? I keep saying as I'm watching that this is some sort of a joke." Four police officers were involved in the incident, and Derek Chauvin, the officer who pinned Floyd down, has had 18 complaints filed against him. "Are they going to be arrested or are they not?" Lemon said. "Is this justice system going to work with these officers the way it works with the general public? Someone accuses you of something. The police, guess what they do — they come to get you. They arrest you and you have to deal with…

Attack by Pakistan-Trained Terrorists Looms Large Over Jammu & Kashmir, Indian Intel Sources Claim

New Delhi (Sputnik): Indian security forces on Thursday defused an explosive-laden vehicle in Jammu and Kashmir, foiling an attempted terror attack.

Have visited Marathwada and paid off farmers' loans: Sanjay Manjrekar

Off the field News: Hurt by a severe backlash on social media after his tweet on locusts was termed 'insensitive' towards farmers by a few fans, former India batsman-turn

T20 World Cup happening in 2020 under 'very high risk', admits Kevin Roberts

Cricket Australia chief Kevin Roberts has admitted that the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in Australia this year could most likely be postponed given the current situation. Due to the coronavirus outbreak, the governing council might consider a different window for Australia to host the event.

Delhi records 82 deaths in 24 hours, Kejriwal govt alleges delay in reporting

Due to late reporting by the hospitals where the patients died, it appears that the deaths happened on a single day, Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia explained.

Two more coronavirus deaths in Shropshire

Two more patients have died with coronavirus in Shropshire's hospitals, taking the county's death toll to 274.

UK science advisory board publishes minutes of meetings in push for transparency over virus

LONDON (Reuters) - Britain’s Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE) published minutes from its first meetings on Friday as part of a pledge for transparency around discussions over the government’s guidance on dealing with COVID-19.

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

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

Iran reports most new cases in nearly 2 months

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

Article 30, allowing minorities to establish educational institutes, discriminatory: Kailash Vijayvargiya

The Congress called Vijayvargiya’s comments an attempt to whip up communal passions at a time when the country is struggling with the coronavirus pandemic.

Harvard Grads Told Truth Is a Matter of Life & Death

The Washington Post’s top editor told Harvard University graduates Thursday that facts and truth have become "matters of life and death," and he warned that some leaders continue to "undermine the very idea of objective fact, all in pursuit of political gain."

Education in the times of COVID-19: Maharashtra govt asks Centre to broadcast educational programs on TV and Radio

Minister of School Education Department of Maharashtra, Varsha Gaikwad, on Friday, asked the Central government to grant 12 hours of air time on national television to conduct educational programs for children in rural parts of the state, amid the prolonged lockdown.

Maha Education Minister Varsha Gaikwad requests Centre for 12-hour air time on national TV, 2-hour radio slot for school lessons

Maharashtra Education Minister Varsha Gaikwad has written a letter to the Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting Prakash Javadekar and has requested for 12-hour air time on national TV and two-hour radio slot for school lessons amid the lockdown enforced due to the novel coronavirus pandemic.

Amid plagiarism row, Indian School of Business distances itself from Shamika Ravi

Shamika Ravi plagiarism row: ISB says economist 'not permanent faculty'; Brookings pulls 2019 paper from website

Two days after the Indian Express withdrew a piece by economist Shamika Ravi over allegations of plagiarism, the Indian School of Business took to Twitter to state that Ravi was not a permanent faculty at the institute, but rather an adjunct faculty who

Pinarayi Vijayan says Kerala on ‘brink of community spread’ as cases spike

Kerala on Thursday reported 84 fresh Covid-19 cases, taking the total to 1,088.

Trump’s executive order on social media is legally unenforceable, experts say

Legal experts say the executive order is largely toothless — but it could set a symbolic precedent about government censorship of the internet.

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

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

Trump's Executive Order: Twitter Also Fact-Checks China; Now, They Can't Do That in the U.S. Anymore

United States President Donald Trump has recently signed the 'Executive Order' made to lessen social media platforms into interfering with anyone's content online. Meanwhile, Chinese officials recently got fact-checked by Twitter too.

Mpilo nurse, three patients catch Covid-19

FOUR people in Bulawayo including a nurse at Mpilo Central Hospital and a patient who went to the health institution for treatment have tested positive for Covid-19. The nurse from Cowdray Park suburb was on Wednesday sent home to self-isolate while the three others are admitted to the hospital. The three were patients and one of them is a resident of Pumula suburb who went to Mpilo with flu and after testing the results were Covid-19 positive. That patient is admitted to the hospital as well. Health workers at the public institution are being tested to determine if any of them had been in close contact with those infected. Mpilo acting chief executive officer Dr Solwayo Ngwenya said the nurse is not showing any symptoms and members of the Bulawayo Rapid Response team will make follow ups. “At least four people tested positive for Covid-19 by PCR testing which is diagnostic and this caused a lot of fear amongst staff. However, we have managed to talk to health workers and emphasise the importance of our continued…

Mpilo nurse, three patients catch Covid-19

Four people in Bulawayo including a nurse at Mpilo Central Hospital and a patient who went to the health institution for treatment have tested positive for Covid-19.

Support For Arts And Music Sector Recovery

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

Support for arts and music sector recovery - Government

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

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

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

Globe editorial: Canada has to fix what ails the country’s nursing homes

Governments – particularly Ontario and Quebec – clearly need to do a better job of inspecting homes, and insisting on (and paying for) better levels of staffing, training and equipment

Hawaii governor to extend traveler quarantine past June

HONOLULU — Hawaii Gov. David Ige on Thursday said he would extend the state’s 14-day quarantine requirement for travelers arriving in the state beyond June 30. The state mandated the quarantine

Another 177 people die after catching coronavirus across UK

The latest figures were released as data showed that several councils in England have still not passed the peak of the virus.

Witnesses sought in alleged assault involving racial slurs in Richmond

A suspect has been arrested, but witnesses are now being sought to an alleged assault involving an Asian man and racial slurs in Richmond earlier this month.

Major Brisbane bridge closed this weekend, free tolls on offer

One of Brisbane's busiest bridges will be partially closed this weekend for maintenance. 

Major Brisbane bridge closed this weekend, free tolls on offer

One of Brisbane's busiest bridges will be partially closed this weekend for maintenance. 

An emotional Gov. Newsom talks privilege, race amid protests

California Gov. Gavin Newsom's four young children thrust a cell phone into his face as he got out of his car, demanding he watch a video of a black man pleading with a white police officer in Minneso

Coronavirus: HSA says 800 workplace inspections carried out since May 18th

Authority claims ‘high level of compliance’ is part of the return-to-work safety protocol in meat plants

Man, 29, appears in court for murder of Louise Smith, 16, found dead in Hampshire woods after going missing

A MAN has appeared in court charged with murdering a 16-year-old girl found dead in woodland 14 days after she went missing. Louise Smith was discovered dead in the woods in Havant, Hants, just min…

Husband of 16-year-old Louise Smith's cousin appears in court charged with teenager's murder after her body was found in woods

Shane Mays, 29, spoke only to confirm his name and address as he appeared in the dock for a two-minute hearing at Portsmouth Magistrates' Court.

Baramulla COVID19 patient dies, toll 27

A 55-year old COVID19 positive patient died at SMHS Hospital today after being referred from GMC Baramulla, taking the death toll of the viral infection

PM, HM working on revised lockdown strategy

PM, HM working on revised lockdown strategy Prime Minister Narendra Modi and home minister Amit Shah are in a huddle as they deliberate over the strategy out of lockdown as its fourth phase draws to a close this week. The escalation in numbers might prove to be a big worry as the country reported 7,467 […]

Air India to operate additional repatriation flights to six countries

Air India said it will operate additional repatriation flights to six countries between June 4 and June 6 to bring back stranded Indians under the phase 2 of Vande Bharat Mission.

Millions Of Locusts Invade, Delhi On Alert, How India's Fighting Back

Farmers are being asked to make as much of a racket as possible, using drums, tin containers, utensils and even hiring mobile disc jockeys, in an attempt to scare away locust swarms that are attacking the country.

Biden's head-turning comments on Asians resurface amid former VP's attacks on Trump 'xenophobia'

Republicans are highlighting Joe Biden's past head-turning comments concerning Asian Americans after the former vice president co-authored an op-ed this week accusing President Trump of "needlessly" and "cruelly" scapegoating foreigners during the coronavirus pandemic.

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

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

Covid-19: Karnataka records 178 new cases till noon

The state recorded a sharp spike in positive cases even as it plans to further ease lockdown restrictions post 31 May in Karnataka.The state government had said it will write to the Centre to reduce the number of flights from Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh

In battle against COVID-19, India faces new challenges

In battle against COVID-19, India faces new challenges. The pandemic is set to become even more challenging, with migrant workers returning home, relaxations in lockdown rules, and the approaching monsoon. However, states are looking at community participation to ramp up testing and home treatment of patients

If Trump kicks out Twitter, there's always Germany

If U.S. President Donald Trump goes ahead with his threat to close Twitter, the micro-blogging site can always relocate to Germany.

Colombia ELN rebels would back U.N. ceasefire, urge government to join

BOGOTA (Reuters) - Colombian rebel group the National Liberation Army (ELN) would be willing to participate in a global three-month ceasefire being discussed at the United Nations to contain the spread of coronavirus, the head of its negotiating team said.

Developing countries must not be left behind in pandemic recovery, Trudeau tells UN group

Weeks ahead of bid for seat on Security Council, PM tells virtual conference about Canada’s tradition of bringing together diverse groups

12 more coronavirus deaths confirmed in Black Country, Birmingham and Staffordshire

A further 12 coronavirus deaths have been confirmed in hospitals across the Black Country, Birmingham and Staffordshire.

Chaos and jams at Delhi borders

Chaos and jams at Delhi borders. The tightening of traffic restrictions put in place to contain the spread of the coronavirus by Gurgaon and Ghaziabad administrations on their borders with Delhi led to chaos and traffic congestion on Friday.

Sheriff: Texas constable mistakenly killed by deputy

MISSOURI CITY, Texas (AP) — A Texas deputy mistakenly shot and killed another responding officer early Friday while searching a home after a neighbor reported a suspicious person in the...

DisCos ask court to stop FG’s forensic audit

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

Minister flags law review after Rio blows up 46,000-yr-old Aboriginal site

The caves in WA are the only inland site in Australia to showing evidence of continual human occupation through the last Ice Age.

Army, police flee Islamic terrorists in Mozambique

Mozambican military and police fled Macomia district after extremist Islamist militants launched a violent attack on Thursday, an online publication AFP reporte...

‘PM Modi Not In Good Mood About What’s Going On With China’: Trump Says India Not Happy Over Border Issue

United States President Donald Trump while responding to a question over the ongoing border stand-off between India and China along the LAC in Ladakh, said that he has spoken to Prime Minister Narendra Modi about it and the latter is not happy with “what’s going on with China”.

Former HK leader calls out HSBC following UK criticism of security law

HONG KONG (Reuters) - Former Hong Kong leader Leung Chun-ying on Friday called out banking group HSBC Holdings plc (HSBA.L) for not making its “stance” clear on China’s imposition of a new security law on the city, after the United Kingdom’s criticism of the move.

Church volunteer, 79, jailed for sexual offences dating back to 1950s

Man who used his good character to gain the trust of victims and their families jailed for sexually assaulting boys in crimes going back more than 60 years.

Church volunteer, 79, jailed for sexual offences dating back to 1950s

Man who used his good character to gain the trust of victims and their families jailed for sexually assaulting boys in crimes going back more than 60 years.

Zimbabwe Finance Minister threatened to resign from Govt over Mutodi

FOREIGN Affairs and International Trade Minister Sibusiso Busi Moyo confronted President Emmerson Mnangagwa and threatened to hand in his resignation from Cabinet unless loudmouth Energy Mutodi was sacked from Government, a leading weekly publication has revealed.

COVID-19 poses challenges for Indonesia’s female peacekeepers

As the International Day of UN Peacekeepers 2020 on Friday marks the great contributions women have made to building peace  in conflict areas around the world, UN peacekeepers are facing additional challenges on the ground, compounded by the COVID-19 pandemic.

NCDC announces 182 new cases, total now 8915

This means there are now 8915 confirmed cases of COVID-19 reported in Nigeria. While 2592 have been discharged, 259 people have died due to the viral disease.

Jammu Kashmir hit by 115 cases, 14 from Jammu, 101 Kashmir Div

Jammu Kashmir hit by 115 cases, 14 from Jammu, 101 Kashmir Div Highlights Cases include 3 pregnant women, hospital canteen worker With one death, COVID death toll in UT reaches 27 Dist Jammu reports 8 cases Total cases cross 2000 mark Jahangeer Ganaie Srinagar, May 28: Three pregnant women and a Canteen worker were among 115 […]

Former Pakistani Cricketer Shahid Afridi’s Infamous Gutka Video Viral Again On Tik Tok

Former captain of the Pakistani cricket team Shahid Afridi has become a TikTok sensation with an old video that shows chewing ‘gutka’ (tobacco) while attending Pakistan’s Defense Day celebrations.

Kentucky protester loses job over effigy hanging; Lee Greenwood 'furious' song was used

A Kentucky protester who was recently seen participating in the hanging of an effigy of Gov. Andy Beshear has lost his job, according to reports.

Schools to reopen at the end of August and a new deal with private hospitals: Today's Covid-19 main points

The deaths of nine more people in Ireland from Covid-19 were announced last night.

World coronavirus dispatch: The UK-NZ-Germany success, and Korea's haste

From carmaker Renault laying off 14,600 people, to S&P's downgrading Rolls-Royce to junk, and the third type of coronavirus transmission - read these and more in today's world dispatch

Mum's desperate plea to catch man who raped her young daughter

Her mum said she 'cannot understand how someone would take advantage of a young girl with learning difficulties.'

Mother appeals to find 15-year-old daughter's rapist after teenager with learning difficulties was attacked in alleyway on her way home from school

The mother of a 15-year-old school girl who was raped on her way home from school in Streatham, south London in September 2019 said the attack has destroyed her daughter's confidence.

Michel Barnier: UK needs to get real if it wants a Brexit deal

An agreement by the end of the year will be ‘very difficult, but it is possible,’ EU negotiator says.

Navi Mumbai police to cluster remaining Shramik Special passengers

Police complete region-wise quota of 1,600 per train; to club remaining travellers according to area

Gregg Jarrett: In Russia collusion hoax, Rod Rosenstein must be held accountable for his flagrant misconduct

Former Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein is a master of prevarication and deflection. He holds an M.S. in BS and a Ph.D. in vacuous excuses. He’s a professor emeritus of duplicity and deception. As a prodigious suck-up, he’s the Eddie Haskell of lawyers.

Explained: Trump’s order targeting social media sites

US News: President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday targeting legal protections that keep people from suing social media websites. The move foll

2.25 lakh people use liquor tokens on day one of sale in Kerala

After over two months of closure due to COVID-19 induced lockdown, liquor shops reopened in Kerala on Thursday with over two lakh tipplers making use of a new mobile application to book their slot in the virtual queue and despite a few initial glitches, the app was able to serve its purpose of regulating the crowd.

Trump’s gaffe on call with PM Modi is not a first, but a pattern

While officials acknowledge breach of protocol by the American President, they point out that the India-U.S. relationship remains strong nonetheless

Proposed USCIS furlough could impact tech firms

Following the national lockdown which was announced in the US about two months ago, application and petition receipts have dropped to half, impacting the ability of the agency to continue to function effectively. The USCIS relies primarily on income from visa processing to keep itself running.

COVID-19: E-ticket, face mask a must for domestic flights in Saudi Arabia

Social distancing to be observed at airports, inside aircraft

New George Floyd video shows the man begging to be allowed to stand so that he can catch his breath as THREE police officers kneel on him

The brief clips provide a different angle than the widely publicized video that was filmed on Memorial Day, with 3 officers seen on George Floyd's back.

Railways extends advance reservation period; No travel fare for migrants

Indian Railways has taken the decision to extend the advance reservation period (ARP) from 30 days to 120 days for its special Rajdhani trains as well as the Mail Express trains that will commence services June 1 onwards.

'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

Pakistani ‘spy’ pigeon set free in Jammu and Kashmir

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

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

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

OAP, 91, who ran over and killed man at cashpoint spared jail after heartfelt plea from victim’s family

OAP Howell Hughes accidentally hit the accelerator instead of the brake, pinning university lecturer Brian Griffiths against a petrol station forecourt on September 30 last year.

OAP driver, 91, who accidentally put his foot on the accelerator and killed university lecturer as he used a cashpoint is spared jail after victim’s widow pleaded with judge

Howell Hughes, 91, was behind the wheel of his Fiat Panda when it 'shot forward' and hit 66-year-old Brian Griffiths at a petrol station in Swansea, south Wales. He got a suspended sentence.

Mark Zuckerberg Explains Why Facebook Isn’t Taking Down Trump's Post Threatening Violence Against Protesters

Twitter issued a warning on the identical tweet but didn't take it down.

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 ...

Court discharges Adeleke over charges of examination ‘malpractice’

A federal high court in Abuja has discharged Ademola Adeleke, a former governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Osun State...

What you need to know today about the virus outbreak

Europe’s extensive social welfare net is showing signs of fraying under economic strain from the coronavirus, as protests erupted for a second day in Spain on Friday against layoffs by French carmak

Ontario coroner calls inquest into death of teen at school for the blind

The parents of a disabled teen who died in the care of an Ontario residential school for the blind say they're hopeful a newly called inquest into their son's death may protect a future generation of vulnerable students.

Trump signs executive order against ‘anti-conservative bias’ on social media 

President Donald Trump lashed out at social media Thursday accusing it of anti-conservative bias which he called one of the greatest threats

Khupe demands share of Chamisa's loot

THE Thokozani Khupe-led MDC-T has approached the High Court seeking to be joined as a party to an on-going application filed by Nelson Chamisa-led group, MDC Al...

Khupe demands share of political parties’ fund

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

‘Bubbles’ of eight children as schools reopen for some year groups from 8 June

JERSEY’S schools will begin a phased process of reopening from Monday 8 June, but there will be no sanctions for parents who do not allow their children to return.

Regional elections in December may escalate COVID-19 transmission: Public health experts

Public health concerns are mounting over the government’s plan to go through with holding the 2020 simultaneous regional elections in December over fears of further virus transmission amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Lady Gaga Postpones 'Chromatica' Listening Party, Encourages 'Kindness' After George Floyd Death

Lady Gaga was scheduled to host a listening session for her Little Monsters.

Twitter determines Trump 'THUGS' tweet breaks rule for glorifying violence

Twitter has taken protective action on Trump's incendiary message calling out 'THUGS' and delivering threats of 'shooting' in response to Minneapolis riots over the death of George Floyd.

FM Qureshi chides India for toying with risky military concepts

“Pakistan has demonstrated its commitment to peace and stability by putting forward the proposal for a Strategic Restraint Regime."

Justice Department backs Colorado church suit against Polis

The head of the U.S. Justice Department's Civil Rights Division said Friday the department supports a Colorado church's claim that state measures to combat the coronavirus discriminate against houses

Apple allegedly abusing competition over tracking accessories, says Tile

Accessory maker Tile has written a letter to the EU claiming Apple is unfairly favoring its own products.

No more lockdown for West Bengal: Mamata says offices can reopen with 100% attendance from June 8

Public Health Experts Slam Trump’s Decision To End Relationship With WHO

‘President Trump's announcement that the U.S. is terminating its relationship with the WHO during a pandemic is unconscionable,’ an assistant professor at Georgetown University said.

Dutch trade minister candidate to head WTO, broadcaster says

AMSTERDAM — Dutch trade minister Sigrid Kaag is among the candidates to become the next director general of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Dutch public broadcaster NOS reported, citing sources close to the matter.

Maha has 116 COVID deaths, highest 24-hr toll

Mumbai/Nagpur: With 116 deaths reported on Friday, Maharashtra recorded the highest number of deaths in a single day. “As many as 2,682 more people have tested positive of coronavirus today, taking the total count in the state to 62,228. One hundred and sixteen people have succumbed to the disease today. Till now, 2,098 deaths have […]

A very special flight from Ladakh

A very special flight from Ladakh. At a time when finding out who is paying for labourers' train tickets is a task for Sherlock Holmes, Hemant Soren's Jharkhand government has flown in stranded workers from Ladakh, and is probably the only state that has tried to give 'migrant workers' a modicum of respect, observes Debashish Chatterjee.

COVID-19: China evacuates 325 of its citizens from Nigeria

France, the UK, and the US are among the countries that have also evacuated their nationals from Nigeria since the beginning of the dreaded COVID-19 pandemic.

COVID-19: 325 Chinese nationals evacuated from Nigeria

325 Chinese Nationals have been evacuated from Nigeria in a plane headed for Shanghai, due to the lingering Coronavirus pandemic. China has evacuated 325 of its citizens from Nigeria via an Air Peace flight that was

Target Closes 28 Stores in Response to Looting and Riots in Minneapolis

Executuves at Target and TJ Maxx did not say whether they to temporarily close any stores in other states where protests are being held.

Cuomo: New York City Can Begin Reopening On June 8

New York's daily death toll declined to its lowest level yet.

Gordhan welcomes ConCourt ruling on Sars rogue unit interdict

The minister sought to suspend an order of remedial action regarding the alleged South African Revenue Service (Sars) rogue unit while he took the Public Protector’s findings on review.

Sars ‘rogue unit’ report: EFF, Mkhwebane lose ConCourt appeal against Gordhan

Their action related to a recommendation made last year by Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane against Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan.

'Still separate and unequal': US cartoonists on the death of George Floyd

IN THE PAPERS - Friday, May 29: We look at how US cartoonists are reacting to the death of unarmed black man George Floyd, who died after a police officer knelt on his neck. We also look at frustrati…

P&ID: Nigeria traces $9.6 billion financial hit back to $390,000 in alleged bribes - Premium Times Nigeria

ast year, the British court authorized P&ID to seize more than $9.6 billion of Nigeria’s foreign assets — more than the West African country’s annual health and education budgets combined.

5 things to know for Friday, May 29, 2020

Canada has had more than 88,000 total cases of COVID-19, with nearly 1,000 cases added in the last day.

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

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

No end to tense Ladakh standoff in sight as India, China hold ground

NEW DELHI, May 28 (Agencies): There has been no change in the ground situation or lowering of guard by either sides at the four standoff points between Indian and Chinese troops in Ladakh sector’s Galwan valley and Pangong Tso areas.Both sides are holding firm and it is not possible to indicate at this time when the status quo ante will be restored, people familiar with the development told on Thursday.Yesterday, the Chinese foreign ministry had played down the tense standoff along the Line of Actual Control, insisting that the situation was stable and controllable and the two sides were in touch with each other at different levels.The seemingly conciliatory approach articulated by the Chinese side has not reflected in the ground situation.Three of the standoff points are located around Galwan valley and the fourth, near Pangong lake. The Chinese People’s Liberation Army had moved soldiers to close to these four standoff points that are seen to be an effort to stop India from upgrading its border infrastructure…

UN Human Rights Chief Urges 'serious Action' To Halt US Police Killings Of Unarmed African Americans

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet on Thursday condemned the killing of George Floyd, an African American man whose death in police custody on Monday was captured on video and has led to serious ongoing protests in Minneapolis.

Denmark and Norway cut coronavirus-hit Sweden out of free travel deal

The governments of Denmark and Norway have cut Sweden out of a deal allowing each other's tourists to travel freely between the two countries — citing their Nordic neighbour's higher levels of coronavirus infection. The deal, announced at parallel press conferences in Oslo and Copenhagen on Friday

Colombian rebel group ELN open to UN global cease-fire: Report

Colombian rebel group National Liberation Army (ELN) on Friday said they would be willing to participate in a three-month global cease-fire in an effort to reduce the spread of coronavirus.

Maha Govt announces Rs 50 lakh accident cover for frontline warriors including police, Aanganwadi workers, home guards

Nagpur Police rejoin over 47k migrants with their families

Nagpur: City police in association with NGOs, till date have rejoined sum of 47510 labours with their families in 11 states including Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Gujrat, West Bengal, J&K, Odisha, Jharkhand and Maharashtra, reveals the data tabled by Nagpur Police. A total of 12000 migrant workers were departed by 12 Shramik […]

Trump vetoes first domestic bill in four years, rejects measure on education loan forgiveness

President Trump has vetoed a domestic policy bill for the first time, rejecting a bipartisan measure that would have barred Education Secretary Betsy DeVos from implementing a new rule determining how

Plan on cards to keep tabs on migrants going home

The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) is working on a new protocol for surveillance of migrants who moved home from cities to ensure that the infection doesnt spread in a new wave in villages.

Assam flood toll rises to three, 2.94 lakh people in 300 villages displaced

Goalpara, bordering Meghalaya, continued to be the worst-hit district and 2.01 lakh people have been forced to take shelter elsewhere.

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

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

South Dakota reports 5 COVID-19 deaths, 77 cases

South Dakota has reported five new deaths from COVID-19 on Friday, along with 77 new cases, according to the Department of Health.

TikTok's rating improves amid growing criticism over 'violent content'

While the TikTok rating has improved, the app continues to face criticism for the content that appears on its platform

India-China LAC face-off: Should the US interfere in this matter? No, says an expert

If the borders are well-demarcated, the two countries will have military tension-free relations and such situations will not arise as we are presently witnessing in Ladakh.

Ex-CBN director lauds MPC over interest rate reduction

A financial expert, Dr Titus Okunrounmu, has commended the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) for reducing the interest rate by one-percentage-point from 13.5 per cent.

Protesters set fire to Minneapolis police station

Violent protests over the death of George Floyd, a black man who died in police custody on Monday, broke out in Minneapolis for a third straight night.

Protesters set fire to Minneapolis police station

Violent protests over the death of George Floyd, a black man who died in police custody on Monday, broke out in Minneapolis for a third straight night.

Coronavirus: FAO seeks $350 million to fight hunger

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

Judge rules against news agencies over nursing home stats

The state of Arizona doesn’t have to publicly reveal the number of COVID-19 cases and deaths among residents of nursing homes, long-term facilities and retirement homes, a state judge ruled on Friday.

Sad to see NC MP dragging feet from delimitation commission: BJP leader

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) J&K Affair’s Incharge, Avinash Rai Khanna on Friday hit out at National Conference Member Parliament Hasnain Masoodi for

Ex-Malaysian PM Mahathir Mohamad sacked from own political party

The crisis ended with Muhyiddin, who founded Bersatu with Mahathir before joining a four-party alliance that won 2018 elections, being nominated as the prime minister.

Former Malaysian PM Mahathir Mohamad Sacked From Own Political Party  

Former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad has been sacked from the political party that he co-founded.

In first comments, China’s defence ministry border issue with India controllable, stable

The ministry said that the situation is stable and both countries have the wherewithal to resolve the situation through established mechanisms. This is the first statement from the ministry since the standoff in eastern Ladakh.

Ontario mother hopes inquest into son’s death at school for the blind finally provides answers

An Ontario mother says she is hoping a now-approved inquest by the coroner's office will provide answers into the mysterious death of her teenage son at a provincially-run school for the blind more than two years ago.

For second day running, Delhi records more than thousand Covid-19 cases

In a change of strategy, Kejriwal government narrative now focuses on stressing that most patients recover without serious consequences

To help them die or not?

A hospice that has a long history of helping people near death but denies them medical assistance in dying is drawing criticism from the city's mayor in a clash of ideologies that has split its board and raised questions about its future.

B.C. hospice’s refusal to provide medical assistance in dying sparks criticism, questions about future

Angelina Ireland, who heads the Delta Hospice Society, said politicians at the municipal, provincial and federal level who disagree with the Christian basis of its stance against medically assisted death should build another facility to provide the service

Valerie Jarrett: Trump's Embrace of White Supremacists 'Fueling Anger' of Protesters

Thursday on MSNBC, former Obama adviser Valerie Jarrett accused President Donald Trump of "fueling" the anger on display from the demonstrators protesting for the last three days in response to the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis. | Clips

No de-escalation in China stand-off; Army bosses discuss ammunition stocks, op logistics

India News: There are no signs of any de-escalation in the almost month-long confrontation between Indian and Chinese troops in eastern Ladakh, even as the Army

TikTok's ratings went upto 4.4 stars on Play Store after Google removed 8 million negative reviews

From a disappointing 1.2, the ratings of TikTok have moved up to 4.4 after Google removed over 8 million negative reviews from the Play Store.

Six more deaths from Covid-19, 39 additional cases

Six more people with Covid-19 have died in Ireland, bringing the overall death toll to 1,645.

Alien fear led undie-clad man to carjack woman, bite cop, court told

Wearing only undies and ECG dots, Benedict Kearney carjacked a woman, sped down the wrong side of a road and then bit a policeman who tried to arrest him.

Alien fear led undie-clad man to carjack woman, bite cop, court told

Wearing only undies and ECG dots, Benedict Kearney carjacked a woman, sped down the wrong side of a road and then bit a policeman who tried to arrest him.

Driver who died after tractor tumbled off côtil is named

A MAN who died after the tractor he was driving tumbled down a côtil in St Martin and onto a road has been named as John Alan Le Seelleur.

'A lot of nurses don't have a work ethic': An Atlanta drug rehab clinic is accused of firing its nursing staff during the pandemic

The clinic's director described the staff as lazy and questioned why nurses were being hailed as heroes.

No total lockdown on this weekend

There will be no total lockdown in Chhattisgarh in the coming, last weekend of May, the government has decided, while announcing more freedom for shops and businesses and detailed guidelines to improve the quality of life in its quarantine camps. This follows a high-level meeting chaired by Chief

Coronavirus: Government must offer more support for Britain’s cash strapped tourist towns

Seven former Tory ministers, including an ex-Transport Secretary called on Boris Johnson to ditch plans to force people arriving in the UK to quarantine. There is also building pressure on Chancellor Rishi sunak to help the tourist sector

Quebec reports fewest new cases of COVID-19 since March 31 as total surpasses 50,000

There are 1,265 people being treated for COVID-19 in Quebec hospitals as of Friday, down 66 from the 1,331 reported Thursday. Of those in a hospital, 172 are in intensive care, down six from the 178 reported 24 hours earlier.

Boris Johnson Gets a Hong Kong Reality Check

Britain can no longer put business first in its dealings with Beijing. China’s new national security law for Hong Kong demands a broader response

Telangana employers leave 200 brick kiln workers on the road

Left to fend for themselves, workers hitch rides on trucks

Schoolgirl allegedly abducted, sexually assaulted

Police are investigating an incident in which an Auckland schoolgirl was allegedly abducted and sexually assaulted, before being released four...

Police say schoolgirl abduction, assault complaint was false

"Police are satisfied that no abduction has occurred."

For Muzaffarpur, child-killer disease a bigger scare even in Covid times

India News: Bihar’s Muzaffarpur district, which hit national headlines last year for the death of over 150 children from Acute Encephalitis Syndrome (AES), is now

Over 500 National Guard soldiers activated amid George Floyd protests

More than 500 Minnesota National Guard soldiers have been activated to help contain violent protests in the Twin Cities over George Floyd’s death.

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

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

Here’s How Fox News Covered the CNN Reporter’s Arrest in Minneapolis

Reporting on the arrest of a CNN reporter and his crew by Minnesota state police on Friday morning, Fox News anchor Sandra Smith framed the incident as a he said-he said situation despite the entire ordeal being broadcast on live television.Reporting from Minneapolis after another night of violent protests

Twitter hits back at Trump’s executive order targeting social media sites

Twitter struck back at President Trump’s executive order targeting social media giants on Thursday, saying it threatens the future of online speech and Internet freedoms. “This EO is a

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

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

Private hospitals deal will not be extended beyond June

The Government will not extend its deal with private hospitals beyond the end of June.The Depart...

Lawmaker-elect denies allegations over donations for ‘comfort women’

Attingham Park among National Trust properties set to reopen

The National Trust is to begin opening gardens and parkland properties for people who have booked tickets in advance.

‘Horrified’ de Blasio calls for charges in death of George Floyd

Mayor Bill de Blasio Thursday called for charges against the Minneapolis cops involved in the death of George Floyd, saying he was “horrified” by the video. “George Floyd was murdered in

Top news of the day: India’s coronavirus death toll overtakes China's; those with serious ailments, pregnant women told to avoid Shramik Specials, and more

The major news headlines of the day, and more.

Gen Bajwa reiterates commitment to global peace

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

Pakistan's commitment towards global peace remains unflinching: COAS

COAS said sense of purpose and commitment of Pakistan towards global peace remains unflinching.

UP signs MoUs with industry bodies to create 1.1 million jobs for migrants

The migrant workers will lay the foundation of New UP, says CM Adityanath

Gowdy calls for 'national conversation' after George Floyd death, says riots 'ain't gonna accomplish nothing'

Former prosecutor and congressman Trey Gowdy, a Fox News contributor, reacted to the death of George Floyd following his arrest by Minneapolis police Thursday by contrasting his treatment with that of South Carolina church shooter Dylann Roof. 

Not far from the LAC, satellite picks up Chinese armour, artillery

India-China border: Highly placed sources said a detailed analysis of satellite images has shown extensive deployment of towed artillery and mechanised elements on the Chinese side, bringing Indian deployments within striking distance.

Fear and anger are growing inside United Airlines, where workers are slamming the company over pay cuts after it took billions of dollars in government bailout money (UAL)

AP Photo/Mary Altaffer

FG can withhold allocations of states flouting legislature, judiciary autonomy – AGF

John Alechenu  and Ade Adesomoju The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr Abubakar Malami (SAN), said on Thursday that the Executive Order 10 newly issued by the Presiden...

Work from home or face fines – Premier’s warning to Victorians

Victoria has toughened its stance on people returning to workplaces, flagging the possibility of fines for those who do not work from home if they can.

Income tax dept revises Form 26AS; now includes real estate, share transaction details

It will also assist the taxpayers to identify and take corrective action, in case any incorrect information/ detail is reported in Form 26AS

Show Evidence Kogi Is Coronavirus-free, NMA Tackles Governor Yahaya Bello

It is expected that the state government should give Nigerians evidence that they have tested hundreds of people and could not find a case of coronavirus.

Coronavirus: Pilot flew to Anglesey 'to go to the beach'

Airfield staff thought the pilot made an emergency landing but he came to enjoy the coast, a report says.

Mumbai coronavirus update: 99% ICU beds in hospitals are occupied, says BMC

Mumbai, India's financial hub, recorded over 35,000 coronavirus cases.Out of 645 ICU beds in Mumbai, 99% were occupied, according to the data released by BMC

Women being 'strangled, raped, beaten' as calls to domestic abuse helpline surge

CALLS TO domestic abuse helplines have skyrocketed since Ireland went into lockdown, a disturbing report from charity Women's Aid has revealed. New figures released from the organisation today has shown a 40% increase in women calling the charity to seek help from abusive partners, with the charity receiving over 4,000 calls to its 24-hour helpline since late March. Visits to the Women's Aid website has also increased by a concerning 74% when compared to the same time last year. The report says that women have called the helpline disclosing that they have been trapped, strangled, beaten and raped by abusive partners during the Covid-19 crisis, with no escape or safe space due to the lockdown. Women's Aid CEO Sarah Benson said that the safety of remaining at home has been a reiterated by the Government throughout the crisis-- "however, this crisis has also focused minds on homes that are not safe at all". Advertisement “We have spoken to women who have been attacked with weapons and fists, who are being verbally…

Women report being strangled, raped and beaten as calls to helpline surge during lockdown

There was also a spike in the number of visits to the charity’s website.

Iran warns US: Wherever you are, we are right next to you - Middle East

Amid tensions in the Gulf, Iran's Revolutionary Guards warn the United States against its naval presence in the region.

MSNBC's Ali Velshi says situation not 'generally speaking unruly' while standing outside burning building

An MSNBC journalist attempted to explain that the violence that erupted in Minneapolis on Thursday night was "mostly a protest" despite a building burning right behind him. 

The 18 places in the UK that have not yet reached the peak of coronavirus

Some local council areas are behind the national trajectory - despite Boris Johnson announcing the UK was 'past the peak' at the end of April

Ghar Wapasi for Shivpal Yadav? Speaker allows Samajwadi Party to withdraw plea seeking his disqualification

Shivpal Yadav, the estranged uncle of Akhilesh Yadav, was elected from the Jaswantnagar assembly constituency in the 2017 State elections.

Face-off along LAC in Ladakh: Chinese build-up will be matched, says NSAB member

Without disclosing exactly when diplomatic talks over the issue began, Narasimhan confirmed that “talks started much before last week”.

TWSS open to women returning from maternity leave

The Temporary Wage Subsidy Scheme has been amended to allow women who were on maternity leave to access the payment.

Rights group seeks clarity on use of geofencing

HUMAN rights watchdog group Jamaicans for Justice (JFJ) is seeking further clarity on the...

MP Suzanne Webb backs plan to honour key workers

Plans to honour key workers for their efforts in fighting the coronavirus pandemic have been backed by a Black Country MP.

Marauding monkeys attack lab technician and steal Covid-19 tests

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

Coronavirus: Highest one-day deaths push total near 200 in UP

According to the state health bulletin, only four districts has active infection cases in triple digits – Jaunpur highest at 129, almost all are interstate migrants — followed by 118 active cases in Rampur, 115 in Noida and 110 in Basti. Only two districts — Agra with 95 active cases and Meerut with 93 active cases – are in the 90 to 100 bracket.

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Why BJP’s Himachal chief resigned after corruption was alleged in coronavirus PPE purchases

Rajeev Bindal may have had links to a key character in the graft case being investigated by the state police.

Twitter flags Trump for “glorifying violence” in “looting starts, shooting starts” tweet

Unrest in Minneapolis meets the president’s ongoing war on social media.

COVID-19 workplace complaints surge; unions rip administration

A surge in coronavirus-related workplace complaints is fueling criticism from unions and Democratic lawmakers that the Labor Department is ill-equipped to ensure workers are safe as more businesses

Coronavirus: Delhi to allow use of wood for cremating patients as bodies pile up in morgues

Using wood for the cremation of bodies was not permitted earlier for the fear of increasing the risk of exposure to the coronavirus.

Is Pakistan dumping traditional allies Saudi-UAE for their support to India ?

While Qatar has reportedly supported this trio vis a vis Saudis and UAE as part of its regional strategy in the Gulf, Doha has warmed up to Delhi and PM Narendra Modi spoke with its Emir this week on the occasion of EiD.

Yemen: Humanitarians seeking $2.41bn to keep aid flowing amid pandemic

The aid partners hope a virtual pledging conference next Tuesday will shore up financial support for their operations, which reach 10 million people each month.

Kuwait police arrest 12 workers for breaking curfew

Kuwaiti has imposed a full curfew to curb COVID-19 cases

‘It’s safe to fly’, EU aviation safety boss says

Comments support Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary call for loosening on restrictions

Coronavirus latest: at a glance

A summary of the biggest developments in the global coronavirus outbreak

IRCTC Latest News: TTEs Won't Wear Black Coats, Ties, Will Check Tickets Through Magnifying Glass

IRCTC Latest News: For the first time ever in its history of 167 years, the ticket checkers will not wear black coats and ties.

DD News shifts operations to Khelgaon after employee tests positive for COVID-19 posthumously

According to an official of DD News, initially they were told that the employee had a heatstroke and then they learnt he had a heart attack which led to his death. However, when they learnt that he had died due to coronavirus, the areas he may have accessed were sanitised.

DD News shifts operations to Khelgaon after employee tests positive for Covid-19

The 53-year-old video journalist had last gone to work on May 21 and after he returned home, he started feeling uneasy and took leave.According to an official of DD News, initially they were told that he had a heatstroke and then they learnt he had a heart attack which led to his death

Texas Turns It Around After a Spike in Coronavirus Cases

Texas has seen a steady decline in the seven-day average of new Chinese coronavirus cases, deaths, hospitalizations, and test positivity.

Social distancing measures revised, gathering numbers increased in WA's next step out of restrictions

In Mid-May, Premier Mark McGowan initially predicted this further easing of restrictions would occur from mid-June.

24 more Filipinos abroad get coronavirus; total at 2,845

The Department of Foreign Affairs records 4 more deaths, raising the coronavirus death toll among Filipinos overseas to 340

North Carolina Still Waiting for RNC Safety Plan

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

Give 12-hour air time on national TV, 2-hour radio slot for school lessons: Maharashtra Govt to Centre

While the prolonged lockdown has forced schools and tutors to go virtual, concerns have prevailed regarding the loss of school time and the continuity of education for the underprivileged children who do not have access to smartphones and the internet.

Modi Govt 2.0 | Bold steps with a focus on long-term reforms

The Narendra Modi-led government has enacted several vital reforms and taken long-term policy decisions aimed at restructuring the economy

No new car, no bouquets as Raj Bhavan goes on an austerity drive

Practice of offering gifts to VVIPs discontinued; measures aimed at cutting spending by 15%

Governor's austerity measures at Raj Bhavan to aid COVID-19 relief work

Morning top 5: COVID-19 latest; Brexit memo; and Women's Aid calls

The two-week quarantine period for people arriving into Ireland from abroad may be lifted for som...

Fugitive killer’s dad placed on peace bond

The father of fugitive killer Bryer Schmegelsky has been placed on a 12-month peace bond after pleading guilty to sending harassing and threatening emails to a deputy minister in the provincial . . .

Modi 2.0: BJP plans over 500 digital rallies to mark first anniversary

BJP to hold 500 digital rallies: The Modi government will complete one year in the office on May 30. The BJP has decided to hold over 500 digital rallies in the country to mark the first anniversary.

Stephen Mayne: Time for the Murdochs to sell out of News Corp

Rupert Murdoch needs to put up money to support Australian journalism, or be forced to sell the company, Stephen Mayne argues.

Teen decapitated by dad in 'honour killing' after eloping with older man

She ran away with a man 15 years her senior, local media reported.

Congestion on Delhi-Gurgaon Expressway after Haryana seals borders of 4 other districts over Covid-19 spread

Haryana Home Minister Anil Vij Thursday directed that main as well as interior roads connecting Gurgaon, Faridabad, Sonipat and Jhajjar with the national capital be sealed.

Burundi's First Lady Airlifted to Kenya After Contracting Covid-19

The emergency evacuation was conducted despite Kenya's President Uhuru Kenyatta announcing that the borders had...

‘PM has hands on nuclear button, yet can’t be trusted to appoint judges?’

NEW DELHI: Union Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad, making an observation on the Supreme Court Collegium system, said the Prime Minister has his finger on the nuclear button, "but the Prime Minister assisted by the Law Minister cannot be trusted to ap

SC comes down heavily on govt messing up migrants' issue

NEW DELHI, May 28: Unimpressed by the Centre's solicitor general Tushar Mehta's plea that the government was taking "unprecedented measures to deal with an unprecedented crisis" and already transported 91 lakh migrant labourer back to their native states by trains and buses since May 1, the Supreme Court on Thursday fired searching questions at him, some 50, in a suo moto hearing on the "problems and miseries of migrant labourers stranded in different parts of the country.With past experience of the Court being soft to the government on the issues of coronavirus and lockdowns, Mehta was in for a surprise at the way he was bombarded by the bench comprising Justices Ashok Bhushan, S.K. Kaul and M.R. Shah. The Bench, which had summoned the Centre and the state governments on Tuesday, noting that there were shortcomings and failures on the part of both central and the state governments.Mehta tried to pacify the judges by stating that the government is immensely grateful to SC for taking cognizance of the issue to…

Trump Says Mail-In Voting Will Make US Elections ‘Total Joke’

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The whole world would view mail-in voting in the United States as laughable if such means of voting is allowed, President Donald Trump told...

Journalism or TikTok video? Republic TV's Indo-Pak 'prop war' amid LIVE debate leaves Twitterati in splits

Plea in NGT seeks implementation of Centre's contingency plan to control locust attack

As the locust attack threat looms over Delhi and neighbouring states, a plea in the National Green Tribunal has sought the implementation of the Centre's contingency plan to combat the situation. The

English schools opening now may increase coronavirus 'R' rate by 0.3, scientists warn

A group of experts calling themselves the Independent Sage Group warned reopening schools on June 1 risks pushing the 'R' rate above one and could lead to a new surge of infections

McGrath says Taoiseach 'needs to lead by example' over Phoenix Park photos

An Independent TD has hit out at pictures of Taoiseach Leo Varadkar sun-bathing in the Dublin's P...

Retired teacher died of Covid-19 at Shrewsbury care home, inquest hears

A "well-respected" retired teacher died of Covid-19 in a care home, an inquest has found.

Use of public transport likely to reduce for 6 months post-lockdown: CSE survey

The CSE's perception survey on changing commuting choices post-pandemic included over 400 middle and high-income groups in Delhi and surrounding NCR cities.The first results show public mood is changing.

Use of public transport likely to dip for 6 mnths post lockdown: CSE survey

Within six months after the lockdown, metro ridership will decline from 37% in pre-lockdown period to 16%, the CSE said.

Coronavirus in Oklahoma: Initiative petition on redistricting clears one hurdle, but faces unclear future

The wording of an initiative petition calling for a public vote on the creation of a Citizens' Independent Redistricting Commission is legally adequate, the Oklahoma Supreme Court ruled Wednesday. That doesn't mean Oklahomans will necessarily get to vote on the issue in November. In fact, what happens next is up in the air due to COVID-19. "That is the question of the week," said Andy Moore, who heads the group advocating for State Question 810, which seeks to depoliticize the process of re-drawing Oklahoma's congressional and legislative districts, a process that takes place after every 10-year census.

Markaz case: Police file 12 chargesheets against 541 foreigners

The Delhi Police on Thursday filed 12 chargesheets in a Delhi court against 541 foreign nationals from three countries for attending Markaz at Nizamuddin in national capital by violating visa conditions, indulging in missionary activities illegally and violating Government guidelines, issued in the

Barack Obama’s Graduation Address Blasts Past Rosiest Ratings Predictions With 60 Million Viewers-Five Unexpected Reasons Trump Should Worry

When was the last time any of us watched a commencement address, when we didn’t have to??

Turkey issues coronavirus precautions with air travel resumption

DUBAI: Turkey’s civilian aviation authorities are implementing safety regulations in airports when they reopen under the country’s normalization program amid the coronavirus pandemic. The country’s flag carrier Turkish Airlines plans to resume its domestic and international flights on June 4 and June 10, respectively, after Turkey suspended all flights about two months ago.

Man arrested after Nechells tower block blaze at Humber Tower

A 43-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of arson following an early hours blaze at Humber Tower in Nechells. Around 40 firefighters were called to the incident

Tucker Carlson rips social media giants after Trump executive order: 'They're not neutral platforms'

Tucker Carlson blasted social media giants Thursday, saying they failed in their duty to be neutral platforms by arbitrarily censoring speech they deem inappropriate.

Family Petitions Enugu Governor, IGP Over 70-year-old Woman’s Death

Since she was living alone, nobody saw or heard her shouting. It was after two days that her corpse was discovered.

Family petitions Ugwuanyi, IG over 70-year-old woman’s death

Raphael Ede, Enugu The family of one Lady Eucharia Ugwu from Itchi in the Igbo-Eze South Local Government Area of Enugu State has appealed to Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi and the Inspector-General of...

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

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

No major increase of virus spread since measures eased

An expert tasked with measuring the spread of the Covid-19 for the National Public Health Emergency Team has said that since restrictions began to be eased on 18 May, all indicators suggest there has been no significant increased spread of the virus.

Spain's government pushes through basic income guarantee to fight poverty

The Spanish government approved on Friday the creation of a minimum income worth 462 euros ($514) a month for the poorest, Deputy Prime Minister Pablo Iglesias told a news conference, in a scheme tha…

BJP MLA tests positive for coronavirus in Gujarat

A BJP MLA in Gujarat tested positive for coronavirus on Thursday and was admitted to a private hospital. His condition was stable, said state BJP spokesperson Bharat Pandya. Follow live updates on

Bobrisky arrested by Police from Abuja over N30m business deal (Details)

Details have emerged as to why controversial Nigerian cross-dresser Idris Okuneye popularly known as Bobrisky, was arrested yesterday. As we earlier reported, Bobrisky was picked up by officers of the Nigerian police and is presently being

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

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

In three graphs: How bad is coronavirus pandemic in the US?

The coronavirus death toll in the United States has remained the highest in the world for nearly two months – and there is no sign it is slowing down.

Delhi and Bengal must stop trying to score political points as they tackle Amphan devastation

The recent blame game over Covid-19 containment efforts in West Bengal is a cautionary tale.

Steve Scalise: Mailing Ballots to Non-Citizens Is 'Definition of Voter Fraud'

Automatic mailing of ballots to all people on inaccurate voter rolls "is the definition of voter fraud," said Rep. Steve Scalise.

Tobacco farmers ask govt to shun policies aping West

IANS New Delhi The Federation of All India Farmer Associations (FAIFA), a non-profit organization representing farmers and farm workers of commercial crop

Boy, 12, raped and killed by paedophile who then had sex with his corpse

Promising young footballer Rodion Volkov was heading home from training when he was lured away to an abandoned building and killed.

Democrats gear up to hit GOP senators on DACA

Democrats and Latino-focused outside groups are preparing to weaponize the forthcoming Supreme Court ruling on the fate of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program against vulnerable

Man, girlfriend bag jail terms for stealing 64 chickens

A Chief Magistrates’ Court in Kafanchan, Kaduna State has jailed a 35-year-old man, Abdullahi Sani, and his 20-year-old girlfriend, Sarah Paul, for stealing 64 chickens.

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

Border crossings continue despite the ban instituted by President Trump.

Data cleanup, backlogged cases cause delay in DOH's coronavirus updates

The health department hires more data encoders to help catch up with the testing backlog. Its Central Visayas office stops providing daily updates.

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

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

We’re no longer a country united — instead, divided amid crisis

We need reassurance that when we consider our neighbors and our fellow Americans in other states, we can repair the damage done by this outside invader of a virus.

Most Coronavirus patients with mild symptoms can stay home: Delhi CM

Till Thursday, there were 16,281 positive cases in the national capital Delhi with 8,470 active cases. Out of these, 4,227 are kept in home isolation.

PUDR sees ‘malafide intentions’ in NIA taking Navlakha to Mumbai

NIA’s actions had rendered his bail application in Delhi meaningless, it says

New Yorkers bash Cuomo over 'unconscionable' nursing home deaths from coronavirus pandemic

Fox News contributor Lawrence Jones spoke to New Yorkers this week about Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo's handling of the coronavirus pandemic.

Canada's vulnerable to money laundering on par with similar countries: expert

VANCOUVER — A senior police officer from the United Kingdom with expertise in money laundering says "underground banking" linked to China has become a significant threat in the U.K. and he believes Canada shares some of the same vulnerabilities.

Twitter Says Trump's Executive Order on Social Media Is 'Reactionary and Politicised'

The executive order followed recent move by Twitter to flag Trump's tweets on mail-in voting with "fact-checks", which the president viewed as another attempt to...

Large sums made available to fund murders, court hears

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

Police probe death at castle amid fears that ‘something like this was coming’

The ‘stoning’ incident at Lullingstone Castle in Kent came after local residents expressed concerns over anti-social behaviour.

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

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

Former nurse Joan’s 102 laps of the park to raise funds for the NHS

The centenarian aims to complete 102 laps of her local park before her 102nd birthday in September;

HK govt warns US threats of sanctions will hurt itself

The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government late on Thursday expressed strong opposition to sweeping remarks contained in a report by the US State Department titled US – Hong Kong Policy Act, and warned that the interests of US corporations in Hong Kong will also be affected if the US adopts sanctions on Hong Kong.

Culture of silence around menstruation has become even more evident in COVID pandemic: UNICEF

The culture of silence around menstruation has become even more evident in the COVID pandemic, and breaking silence, raising awareness and changing negative social norms is more important now than

Shopian man’s sample returns Covid-19 positive after death, toll in JK 28

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

Jack vs Trump Round 2: Twitter flags Trump's tweet 'inciting violence' on George Floyd protests

The death of George Floyd, 46, an African-American man has sparked debates regarding police brutality and institutional racism in the United States of America yet again.

Five political parties to participate in Benue’s Saturday LG polls

By Peter Duru – Makurdi Five political parties are expected to participate in Saturday’s local government election in Benue state. The Executive Chairman of Benue State Independent Electoral Commission, BESIEC, Mr Terso Loko who made this known in Makurdi said among the parties were the Social Democratic Party, SDP, Labour Party, LP, African Action Congress,Read More

Jimmy Kimmel slams Trump over his ongoing war with Twitter

"If he's so mad at Twitter, why doesn't he stop using it?"

Nine new COVID-19 cases in Himachal Pradesh, tally 291

Nine more people tested positive for COVID-19 in Himachal Pradesh on Friday, taking the number of coronavirus cases in the state to 291, officials said. Of the fresh cases, five were reported from Hamirpur and four from Kangra, they said, adding that all of them had recently returned from other

Trump vetoes bipartisan measure against DeVos' loan rules

President Donald Trump on Friday vetoed a measure that would have overturned a policy that Education Secretary Betsy DeVos issued in 2019 making it harder for students to get their loans erased after

Man rescued from overturned lorry

The crash happened on Tetbury Road, Old Sodbury

COVID 19 and Latin America: Three months on, the struggle continues

Ecuador which became face of the epidemic and the epicentre in end March continues to have the highest number of death cases per capita in the region.

Senate Democrats pump brakes on new stimulus checks

House Democrats looking to deliver another round of $1,200 relief checks to Americans are encountering skepticism from an unexpected source — fellow Democrats in the Senate.

PDP: Buhari has no meaningful achievement in five years

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says President Muhammadu Buhari has no achievement after spending five years in office.

Flight transporting migrants to Ranchi gathers support

Airlines have approached NLSIU alum to offer their services

HC OK’s shifting of 955 foreign Tablighis from quarantine centres to alternate accommodation

The Delhi High Court Thursday allowed shifting of 955 foreign nationals, who had participated in the religious congregation at Nizamuddin Markaz event, from institutional quarantine to an alternate place of accommodation. A bench of Justices Vipin Sanghi and Rajnish Bhatnagar, which conducted the

5 years as Nigeria President - Memo to Buhari on Service Chiefs - Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics

As you clock five years in office, the question about the departure of Nigeria Service Chiefs has come up again, for the umpteenth time...

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As you clock five years in office, the question about the departure of Nigeria Service Chiefs has come up again, for the umpteenth time...

Opinion: Boris Johnson made a Brexit bet on European disunion – and the odds don’t look so good

Britain’s Prime Minister appears to have gambled that he’d get a better Brexit deal from a divided European Union – but the pandemic has only brought it closer together

FPJ Edit: Boris Johnson under attack

EXCLUSIVE: Harrowing video shows sick Iranians collapsing in the street as activists allege Iran's coronavirus pandemic started in Chinese embassy a month BEFORE its first official case

EXCLUSIVE: Leaked ambulance service records show three Iranian employees of the Chinese embassy went to hospital on January 28 with covid-19 symptoms, a month before first official case.

‘Iranians with coronavirus’ filmed collapsed in street as activists say outbreak began months earlier than official date

SHOCKING footage has emerged showing Iranians collapsed in the street as activists say the coronavirus struck the country months before officials admit. A number of disturbing images have been post…

Motorcyclists protesting ban beat Lagos guards to a pulp

Deji Lambo There was tension in the Zone 4 of the Lekki Peninsula Scheme 1 in Lagos State recently when no fewer than 50 motorcyclists protesting the ban on their operations stormed the area with ...

Video shows fatal confrontation between NYPD and COVID-19 victim in Bronx

New video shows a police-involved shooting the Bronx in which the suspect called 911 on himself after testing positive for coronavirus.

Trump Says US Will Terminate Relationship With WHO Today

President Donald Trump announced Friday that the United States is will be cutting ties with the World Health Organization later today. From a report: "China has total control over the World Health Organization despite only paying $40 million per year compared to what the United States has been payin...

Slaughterhouses reopen but farmers still euthanizing pigs

Meatpacking plants that had to briefly close due to coronavirus outbreaks have been back up and running for weeks, but production backlogs are forcing farmers to euthanize thousands of hogs that can't

BREAKING: Court discharges Sen Adeleke‎ over alleged exams malpractices

A Federal High Court in Abuja has discharged former governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Osun State, Senator...

'The windows are broken': Ohio Statehouse breached by protesters early Friday morning

Protesters in Columbus, Ohio, breached the Statehouse early Friday morning amid violent clashes with police.

Coronavirus updates: NYC on track to reopen June 8; Trump to scrap relationship with WHO

New York City is on track to begin reopening June 8, consumer spending in the U.S. has dropped dramatically, and that cold you had in December or early January was not coronavirus, a new study says. Meanwhile, President Trump says he’s terminating US relationship with the World Health Organization. There are more than 5.8 million confirmed cases around the world, with 1.7 million in the United States, according to the Johns Hopkins University data dashboard. The virus has killed more than 101,000 people in the U.S., and over 360,000 people worldwide. Here are a few developments to know: · A new comprehensive federal study says the coronavirus arrived in the U.S. starting in mid-January to early February. · Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Friday that New York City is on track to begin some reopening on June 8. · The Boston Marathon has been canceled for the first time in its 124-year history, and there are plans for a virtual race instead. · Thousands of restaurants, nail salons and other small businesses unable to take…

France to reopen cafes, end domestic travel limit

PARIS, May 29 ― France yesterday announced the long-awaited nationwide reopening of bars, restaurants and cafes from June 2, albeit with restrictions, and lifted limitations on domestic travel in time for the summer holidays. In the capital Paris, where the risk of coronavirus spread remains...

Ukraine's envoy urges Italian media to objectively cover Markiv case

The relevant appeal was published in Il Venerdi magazine.

Darlington MP admits to taking train 225 miles from London to the North East while showing signs of coronavirus infection

Peter Gibson, the Conservative MP for Darlington, County Durham revealed on social media over the weekend that he travelled from London to self-isolate in the North East in March.

Tory MP took train from London to North East after displaying coronavirus symptoms

Darlington MP Peter Gibson said he travelled the 250 miles prior to lockdown on advice from the virus helpline because he "had no London address" and had been sleeping in someone's spare room

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

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

Online child sex abuse cases triple under lockdown in Philippines

Cases of online child sex abuse in the Philippines have tripled under coronavirus, the government said, with campaigners warning that the country's lockdown has left more children vulnerable to exploitation by human traffickers and cash-strapped relatives.

AP photo of flag-bearing Minnesota protester goes viral

The image swiftly went viral.

Tokyo nears phase two of virus recovery plan as Osaka to fully reopen

As business-minded Osaka prepares to go full bore with Tokyo trailing close behind, infections continue to fluctuate in the capital.

Spain govt okays basic income scheme to tackle poverty

Spain's leftwing government approved a minimum basic income scheme on Friday to tackle a spike in poverty stemming from the virus crisis that has forced many families to rely on food aid.

Delhi Confidential: Ministry of Home Affairs Facebook page shares pic of whisky bottles

Ever since West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee spoke out angrily against the Centre in a meeting held by the Prime Minister, officials say it has become a matter of interest what will be said between the Centre and West Bengal at these meetings.

Members of Kinahan gang were paid €20,000 for 'setting people up for a hit," court hears

A sentencing hearing for three individuals was heard before the Special Criminal Court today.

Those involved in Kinahan crime group were paid €20,000 to set up a ‘hit’ – court

Court heard about large amounts of money being made available to murder people

Trump space speech in Florida likely to test apolitical nature of NASA

White House recognizes the role human spaceflight could play in Florida in 2020.

Glimmer in Covid surge: Less than 5% of all patients require critical care

Of the total 83,004 active cases on May 27, less than 3500 needed any kind of intervention -- oxygen therapy, ICU or ventilators.

Manchester man stabbed after travelling 55 miles for a BBQ at beauty spot

A man in his 20s has been arrested following the incident

Falana-led coalition blames FG, states for rise in COVID-19 cases

The Alliance on Surviving COVID-19 and Beyond (ASCAB), a coalition of over 70 labour and civil society organisations (CSOs), has blamed governments at all levels for the spike of the disease in the country.

The rushed easing of lockdown measures could devastate Italy

When the novel coronavirus began spreading across the world earlier this year, Italy quickly became one of Europe's worst-affected countries and went into lockdown. Schools, shops, leisure centres and churches were swiftly shut and all Italians were told to remain indoors as much as possible.

NIA charges one more in Attari drug seizure case

Investigations revealed evidence of generation of funds though the sale of narcotics. The narcotics were smuggled from across the international border. The proceeds from the sale of these drugs were used to fund terrorist activities in Jammu and Kashmir, the NIA's supplementary chargesheet also said.

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

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

Netizens question DPM Heng’s push for GE

Netizens question DPM Heng’s push for GE

Coronavirus: More retailers to reopen in plan to further ease lockdown

A REOPENING of more retailers and small outdoor weddings will be permitted from June 8 if the coronavirus infection rate remains under control, the first and deputy first minister have said.

COVID-19: Kuwait records 1,072 new cases, 9 fatalities

Total climbs to 25,184 infections, 194 deaths

Police: Alabama worker killed trying to unjam wood chipper

A man in Alabama died when he got caught in a wood chipper that got jammed at his workplace, police said.

Alabama worker killed in wood chipper: report

A worker in Alabama died Wednesday after he was pulled in by a wood chipper, a report said.

20 Lakh Crore Economic Package Was A Show Off By The Government: Abhishek Manu Singhvi

Senior Congress leader Abhishek Manu Singhvi attacked the government over a faltering economy. 'GDP is falling continuously,' he said adding that the 20 lakh crore economic package is a mere show-off by the government.

How a court decision could unlock secrets of Whitlam's dismissal

The High Court's decision could shed light on key questions including whether the Queen explicitly supported the sacking of Gough Whitlam.

South Korea 'comfort women' activist denies allegations

May 29 (UPI) -- The South Korean activist accused of misappropriating funds for surviving "comfort women" said Friday at a press conference the charges from former victim Lee Yong-soo are false.

Trump’s Looting Tweet Violates His Oath of Office

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

Mississippi mayor flouts calls to resign over Floyd comments

A Mississippi mayor whose remarks about the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis police custody sparked outrage is resisting calls to resign.

Mississippi mayor flouts calls to resign over Floyd comments

A Mississippi mayor whose remarks about the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis police custody sparked outrage is resisting calls to resign.

N.C school board votes for in-person graduation amid virus

A school board in North Carolina has voted to hold an in-person graduation ceremony for all its high schools that would be a violation of the state’s coronavirus safety orders.

Union County sheriff says he won’t interfere with in-person graduation plans

The Union County School Board called an emergency board meeting tonight to discuss plans for graduation.

Trump Once Again Says The Quiet Part Out Loud While Railing Against Mail-In Voting

Mail-in voting will be the “end of of great Republican Party,” President Trump tweeted late Thursday night, continuing his baseless...

Tambuwal to meet Buhari over Sokoto attacks

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

Measures aim to loosen Louisiana gun restrictions

Two measures are moving closer to final legislative passage.

International Update: Global Covid-19 infections exceed 5.8 million – more than 100,000 covid deaths in US

29 May Global: The number of people infected by Covid-19 has exceeded 5.8 million, according to data compiled by Johns...Read More...

Thane Central Jail records first COVID19 case

The constable has since been quarantined. Meanwhile, the number of cases in Thane rose to 2,604 on Thursday evening.

Coronavirus in Mumbai: 52-yr-old head constable dies hours after being diagnosed COVID-19 positive

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

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

Punjab CM seeks cash transfer for poor people

Punjab Chief Minister Capt Amarinder Singh on Thursday demanded that the Centre give Rs 10,000 to the poor and provide financial assistance to small and medium enterprises to resume operation. In a video message as part of the Congress party's ''Speak Up India'' campaign, the CM said, "We want the

Converting Muslim majority into minority: Mushaal rails against Indian fascist govt for nominating delimitation penal

By Hamid Khan Wazir ISLAMABAD: The Chairperson Peace and Culture Organization Mushaal Hussein Mullick came down hard on the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his government another nefarious move of redrawing the Lok Sabha and Assembly constituencies of the northeastern States and Kashmir. Mushaal, who is the wife of detained Kashmiri leader Mohammad Yasin Malik, in her strong reaction on Friday rejected the Lok Sabha Speaker’s nominated 15 MPs penal from occupied Kashmir, Assam, Manipur, Nagaland, and Arunachal Pradesh authorized to assist the Delimitation Commission in redrawing parliamentary and assembly constituencies of the northeastern states and the union territory. She said that the delimitation in the occupied valley is aimed at affecting the number of voters in the Muslim populated areas to give Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and other communal parties a majority in the occupied territory so that they could pass laws through the so-called Kashmir Assembly in future in line with the Hindutva ideology.…

Watch live: Minnesota governor holds press conference on George Floyd protests

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) will hold a press briefing Friday morning to address the protests over the death of George Floyd.The event is scheduled to begin at 11 a.m. EDT.Watch the live video above.

Watch Live: Minnesota Governor Holds Press Conference on George Floyd Riots

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) will hold a press conference Friday morning to address the state's response to the George Floyd riots that have now entered | Politics

Governors who took swift and decisive action are now polling through the roof. Here are 4 key ways federal leaders can follow in their footsteps.

There's a lesson to be taken from the popularity of governors right now: "People like it when their leaders lead."

Not all water parks reopen despite eased Abbott restrictions

It may be days or weeks before some Texas water parks reopen, despite Gov. Greg Abbott's order allowing many to reopen Friday.

Teachers issue 'devastating' update on Long Eaton school after major fire

Fire crews worked through the evening to control the large blaze

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

Crowds gathered as firefighters tackled the Harrington Junior School inferno

Ottawa’s increase to the expected cost of emergency relief program indicates more workers will remain unemployed

The delayed launch of the wage subsidy program, combined with restrictions and complexities in the application criteria, contributed to employers’ reluctance to make use of the initiative

Minneapolis police precinct burns as George Floyd protests erupt across the nation

Protesters breached and burned a Minneapolis police precinct on Thursday night as unrest continued to rock the city following the death of George Floyd.

Pak Leader Appeals To US Congress To Table Bill For Free Balochistan, Sindh On The Lines Of Tibet’s Freedom Bill 

The Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) founder Altaf Hussain has appealed to the US Congress to table a bill for the independence of Balochistan and Sindh from Pakistan on the same lines as they introduced a bill on Tibet's freedom from China.

Mnangagwa’s son speaks on corruption allegations

President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s son,  Collins Mnangagwa, has furiously denied allegations that he is part of the company which pocketed almost US$1 million after supplying the government with grossly inflated coronavirus (Covid-19) equipment. Drax International charged the government a massive US$987 720 for coronavirus equipment and test kits which can be sourced locally for maximum US$325 000.

President Mnangagwa’s Son Collins Speaks On Corruption Allegations Over US$1m Covid-19 Scandal

President Emmerson Mnangagwa's son,  Collins Mnangagwa speaks on corruption allegations denying that he is part of the company which pocketed almost US$1 m

Judge apologises over time delays in Det Garda Adrian Donohoe trial

Court

Riots Erupt in Paris Suburb Following Death of Motorcyclist Hit By Train

A night of violence and rioting erupted in a Paris suburb following the death of an 18-year-old motorcyclist which was blamed on police.

Two More Deaths due to Coronavirus in Punjab, 19 New Cases reported -

In Punjab, two more people died due to Covid-19 infection on Thursday while 19 new cases of Corona virus infected

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

Qatar’s total coronavirus infections jump to 52,907

Crash in Union Parish claims the life of West Monroe man

It happened Friday on Louisiana Highway 2.

Indian doctors go online to treat patients amid coronavirus outbreak

GURUGRAM, India - As India's health system grapples with the coronavirus, doctors are increasingly going online to consult with patients suffering less critical or chronic diseases, while the south Asian economy prepares to emerge from a nationwide lockdown.

Ladakh standoff: No chance of war!

Ladakh standoff: No chance of war!. 'For the moment in Eastern Ladakh, it is unlikely there will be any more escalation of this conflict,' observes Colonel S Dinny (retd) who served as Commanding Officer of an infantry battalion deployed in the Pangong Tso area.

Nor’wester kills two, south Bengal likely to receive more rainfall

The city traffic police said parts of Central Avenue, MG Road, Bidhan Sarani and Ultadanga were left waterlogged.

84 new cases take Indore COVID-19 tally to 3,344; 4 more die

With 84 more persons found infected with coronavirus in Indore district of Madhya Pradeh, the tally went up to 3,344 on Friday, while four patients succumbed to the disease, officials said. The fresh cases in Indore, one of the worst affected districts by the pandemic in the country, were reported

Don't open state borders, relax borrowing limits: Chhattisgarh CM to Shah

The telephonic conversation between Baghel and Union Home Minister took place on Thursday

The Idea of India: Crimes Against Migrants

The Idea of India is HuffPost India’s monthly conversation about how we see ourselves as a people and as a nation.

PDP Crisis: Members protest, shut party secretariat in Nasarawa

As crisis in the Nasarawa State Chapter of the PDP deepens, supporters and some members of the party Friday protested against the leadership.

Timberwolves Forward Josh Okogie: ‘The People Want All The Officers Arrested’ After George Floyd’s Death

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Josh My going for going there and supporting it was obviously was I just wanted to join forces with a guy like Stephen Jackson who obviously is mourning at a time like this but also to create awareness of this situation and just kind of be the voice of a lot of peop...

Stark casino, airport numbers show effect of Nevada closures

Stunning and stark numbers are showing the effect of casino and business closures enacted in Nevada in March due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Investigation revealed journalist Aziz Memon was murdered: Karachi police chief

Memon's body was recovered from a river on February 16, with a cable wrapped around his neck

Time for inquests into residential covid deaths

It is generally believed that the British government will have to confirm sooner or later that a full public inquiry is to be held into all aspects of the covid crisis.

COVID-19: UAE announces 2 deaths, 638 new coronavirus cases and 412 recoveries

Total number of confirmed coronavirus cases in UAE is now 33,170

State-specific solutions needed for discoms’ problems: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the Union power ministry should try and put in place state-specific strategies to improve their performance.

Power Five leagues ask Congress for athlete compensation law

The Power Five conference commissioners are asking Congress to move forward with federal legislation regarding compensation for college athletes.

Toshakhana case: NAB court issues arrest warrant against Nawaz Sharif

Toshakhana case: NAB court issues arrest warrant against Nawaz Sharif

Shahbaz’s son key figure in sugar scandal: minister

Shibli Faraz hints at action against Salman in coming days.

Indians to skip border trade with China through Lipulekh pass this year

Indian traders have decided not to do trade with China through Lipulekh pass this year as a precaution against COVID-19. They conveyed their unwillingness to participate in the annual exercise during a preparatory meeting. Officials said there has been no word so far from the Centre as well on border trade as the lockdown against coronavirus continues.

Coronavirus | Indians to skip border trade with China through Lipulekh pass this year

There has been no word so far from the Centre on the issue, say officials.

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

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

Despite Trump's recent executive orders, Twitter is not backing down on deploying its policies against the US president

Twitter has placed public interest notice on a few tweets by Trump warning users that the post

Taiwan decriminalizes adultery in landmark ruling

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

AP 2020 2nd Inter exam dates announced; to be conducted on June 3rd

The exam for Modern Language II and Geography II were postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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

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

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

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

Update: Chauvin Charged with Third Degree Murder for Death of George Floyd

Update 05/29/2020 2:12pm:

India's lockdown to focus on 13 cities

India's lockdown to focus on 13 cities

SHC hears petition regarding PIA plane crash

Deputy attorney general told inquiry report on the incident is likely to be submitted on June 22

Andhra Pradesh HC asks Nimmagadda Ramesh Kumar to be reinstated as SEC in blow to Jagan govt

Andhra Pradesh High Court has caused much embarrassment to the Jagan Reddy govt and asked Nimmagadda Ramesh Kumar to be reappointed as Andhra Pradesh SEC. Jagan govt had removed him in April.

Is Ethiopia sliding back to the dark days?

Victims were accused of being supporters of Oromo Liberation Army which govt had previously declared a terrorist group.

How New Zealand Used Evidence-Based Policies to Beat The Pandemic

The day the US mourned reaching a tragic milestone - 100,000 novel coronavirus deaths - people on the other side of the world in New Zealand celebrated a much more hopeful one: No new coronavirus cases over the prior five days.

Commentary: Ethiopia is beating COVID-19 - with few ventilators and no lockdowns

The country has harnessed community healthcare to great effect to fight the pandemic, says the Financial Times' David Pilling.

Delhi's COVID death toll jumps to 82 in last 24 hours

Delhi's COVID-19 death tally has jumped by 82 in the last 24 hours, due to inclusion of 69 deaths that were reported late, Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia said on Saturday. He said 13 deaths occurred on Friday while the remaining 69 took place in the last 34 days and were reported late. The

Coronavirus: ICPC commences probing distribution of funds, palliatives

The Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC) says it has commenced investigations into alleged cases of corruption in the management of COVID-19 funds.

Mexico’s other epidemic: Murdered women

In Mexico City, feminist groups spray-painted the names of Mexico's murdered women on the pavement of the Zócalo, the capital city's enormous main square, during the International Women's Day March.

Mexico's other epidemic: 10 women murdered a day

May 29 (UPI) -- Domestic violence has spiked in Mexico during its coronavirus-related lockdown. According to a national network of women's shelters, calls for help were up 60 percent in April.

Trump Tweeting As Much As Ever Amid Twitter Standoff [Infographic]

Despite Trump's executive order targeting social media and threats to close Twitter, he is tweeting as much as ever.

Ex-Samsung worker ends one-year protest atop 25-meter tower

A fired worker of Samsung Group ended his one-year protest atop a 25-meter tower in southern Seoul on Friday after reaching an agreement with South Korea's largest conglomerate. Kim Yong-hee, a former employee of the now-defunct Samsung Techwin Co., has been involved in in a dispute with the group since he was fired in 1995. He claimed he was unlawfully dismissed for his activity to establish a labor union, which h...

Shameik Moore: Spider-Man actor condemned for suggesting black community should stop ‘blaming’ police brutality on racism

Spider-Man actor Shameik Moore has faced backlash after appearing to argue that black people should no longer identify racism as the cause of police brutality, and suggesting Rosa Parks should have

Coronavirus: Sindh says SOPs for public transport, ride-hailing apps ready

Sindh Transport Minister Awais Shah said final decision to be taken in meeting of task force on coronavirus

Fears nursery teacher, 25, is killing kids as she’s arrested for murder of girl, 3, & cops investigate other ‘incidents’

COPS fear a nursery school teacher who has been arrested for the death of a three-year-old girl has ‘killed other children’. After the 25-year-old was detained, police in Germany widene…

Cardi B Defends Minneapolis Riots After George Floyd’s Death: ‘The People Are Left With No Choice’

Cardi B believes the 'people are left with no choice' in the wake of Minneapolis riots that started after George Floyd's tragic death.

Illinois enters new reopening phase; Pritzker urges caution

Gov. J.B. Pritzker warned Illinois residents on Friday to remain vigilant even as the state began to loosen restrictions intended to curb the deadly coronavirus, and he expressed gratitude for the act

Cabinet to discuss omnibus bill on Brexit

Tánaiste Simon Coveney will bring a memo to Cabinet today on Brexit which maps out how the Government should deal with the continuing uncertainty surrounding the UK's future trading relationship with the European Union.

78% Of Americans Polled Believe Officer Should Be Arrested For George Floyd Death

Just 6% said he should not.

Smoke from major Normandy fire visible from Jersey

A HUGE plume of smoke stretched across the sky to the south-east of Jersey today (29 May) after a large fire broke out at a recycling site in Normandy.

An economic Cold War was long coming

The US has always felt threatened by China’s rise. The Covid crisis has sharpened the conflict of economic interests

Government to reopen primary and secondary schools at the end of August

It may not be possible for all students to attend class every day, Varadkar said today.

Centre against Karnataka's move to increase working days: Minister

 Karnataka Law and Parliamentary Affairs Minister J C Madhuswamy on Thursday said the Centre has objected to the state's decision to increase working days at factories, and the matter would be

Dan Scavino Goes to War with Censors: 'Twitter Is Full of Shit'

White House Deputy Chief of Staff for Communications Dan Scavino fired back at Twitter for censoring a tweet from President Donald Trump.

Colin Kaepernick speaks out on George Floyd case

Colin Kaepernick reacted to the death of George Floyd, and the violent protests that came in the days after, on social media Thursday. It was the first comments Kaepernick made since Floyd died in an

Indo-China border tension

With almost half a dozen incidents on the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in the past few weeks, India-China border is witness to tense situation since the Doklam stand-off in 2017. The tensions between the two powerful and Nuclear-armed countries have the potential of escalation and threatening the peace in the entire region. In the past three years in particular, both the countries have done remarkably well diplomatically to maintain peace. It is important to note that during their meetings during this period, both the Indian Prime Minister and Chinese President Xi Jinping agreed that difference should be resolved before they are allowed to escalate into disputes. Besides, a clear message was sent to the two militaries to adhere to the detailed protocols already in place, such as those agreed to in 2005 and 2013. These protocols regulate the activities of troops in the contested areas that lie in between both sides overlapping claim lines of the undefined LAC. If Army Chief General Manoj Naravane wisely sought…

Jaishankar discusses post-COVID-19 economic recovery with EU foreign policy chief

 External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday held discussions with European Union foreign policy chief Josep Borrell on initiatives to promote post-Corona economic recovery and preparations

Covid-19: Divided States of America

In the United States, the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic is deepening the divide between Republicans and Democrats. Faced with scientists’ decisions and the restrictions that they imply, support…

Trump Quoted 'Racist' Miami Police Chief in Tweet Flagged by Twitter for 'Glorifying Violence'

President Donald Trump's recent tweet on the unrest in Minneapolis was incendiary enough, but he chose an evocative set of words that apparently find their origin in a "racist" police chief from the 1960s.

Ottawa pledges $285-million in additional COVID-19 aid for Indigenous communities

Trudeau also announced $270-million to supplement on-reserve income assistance and $44.8-million to build 12 new shelters for women and girls fleeing violence

Germany stresses dialogue with China key when asked about possibility of sanctions

BERLIN (Reuters) - German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas said on Friday that the best way to influence China on the Hong Kong dispute was for the European Union to stand united in its response and to maintain dialogue with Beijing.

Masked burglar who targeted vulnerable in Birmingham jailed

A masked man who targeted elderly and vulnerable people during a spate of burglaries has been jailed for six years.

Counters open for reservation, cancellation at J&K Rly Stations 

Counters open for reservation, cancellation at J&K Rly Stations  Jammu Tawi, May 28: Passenger Reservation System (PRS) counters have been opened for general public at various Railway Stations across Jammu & Kashmir. These counters will facilitate the refund for any cancellation of a counter ticket which was booked earlier and could not be refunded due […]

Ministry suggests shorter school hours as part of 'new normal'

The Indonesian Child Protection Commission (KPAI) suggested that students study from home until the country is declared free from COVID-19. 

With 2,598 New Cases, Maharashtra’s Covid-19 Count Increases To 59,546

The number of active cases in the state has also increased to 38,939.

China, responding to Trump, says no need for a third party in border dispute with India

BEIJING (Reuters) - China said there was no need for a third party to mediate between China and India in an ongoing border dispute, when asked about U.S. President Donald Trump’s offer to mediate.

Pulwama-like IED attack averted in J&K

Explosives laden car was meant to target forces; JeM, Hizbul behind plot: IG Kashmir

Defence Headquarters releases scorecard of operations, says 600 terrorists, bandits killed in May 2020

THE Armed Forces of Nigeria says it has killed 188 BHT/ISWAP members, 392 Bandits in the Northwest, 20 Bandits/armed 521,000

Daily Shramik trains from Punjab stop today

So far, 17.7 lakh migrants had registered themselves on the Punjab government’s portal to go to different parts of India, out of which 15.4 lakh wanted to go to UP and Bihar only.

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

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

Stranded for 2 months, no updates from govt, Indians in North Africa seek help

In neighbouring Algeria, nearly 150 Indians are seeking help from the government to return home.

San Francisco Mayor Announces Reopening Timeline

San Francisco Mayor London Breed announced Thursday a time frame for a staggered reopening of the city, but the proposal requires approval from state officials and hinges on the city’s ability to meet certain health criteria in coming weeks.

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

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

Nawazuddin Siddiqui's Estranged Wife Aaliya Accuses Actor's PR Team Of LEAKING Legal Notice; Calls It Fabricated, Warns She Will Reveal It All

Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned. Nawazuddin Siddiqui's estranged wife Aaliya lashes out at him for LEAKING a fake copy of the legal notice to media houses.

Aaliya Siddiqui clarifies rumoured divorce notice is fabricated

Nawazuddin Siddiqui is going through a messy divorce with his former wife Aaliya. The divorce has been filed on the grounds of infidelity. The details of the divorce notice are confidential, but rumours suggested that Aaliya is asking for their 4BHK flat on Yaari Road, Mumbai, Rs 10 crore alimony, and Rs 20 crore in […]

Bengal minister tests positive for COVID-19

A minister in West Bengal has tested positive for COVID-19, making it the first such case in the Mamata Banerjee-led state cabinet, a well-placed source in the government said on Friday. State Fire Services minister Sujit Bose has been advised to undergo home quarantine after his test results came

Daily briefing: Satellite picks up Chinese artillery near LAC; Google mulls taking stake in Vodafone Idea

After Facebook bought a stake in Jio, now Google is looking to invest in Indian telecom. The Financial Times reported that it is eyeing the debt-laden Vodafone Idea.

Blue State Blues: Donald Trump Is Defending the First Amendment; Joe Biden Is Attacking It

Trump's rhetoric is over-the-top. Yet his actions, as usual, not only obey the First Amendment but reinforce it. Biden would do the opposite.

Pakistan uses militant-tracking tech to hunt virus

Pakistan uses militant-tracking tech to hunt virus