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: 82-year-old hypertensive patient recovers in Osun

Bola Bamigbola, Osogbo Osun State Government on Friday discharged an 82-year old widow who recovered from coronavirus, The PUNCH reports. The patient was said to have recovered after receivin...

Buhari’s making the change Nigerians demanded — Presidency

The Presidency on Friday said that President Muhammadu Buhari who came to power on the mantra of change was making the change Nigerian...

NCDC says Nigerians now selling COVID-19 test kits in black markets

Reports have indicated that Nigerians have started selling COVID-19 diagnostic test kits in black markets. The disclosure was made by Ihekweazu, the DG of NCDC.

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.

Triple murder case: Tejashwi Yadav stopped from taking out protest march

The Bihar Police on Friday (May 29) stopped the leader of the opposition, Tejashwi Yadav, from taking out his protest march from Patna to Gopalganj. The march was being taken out to protest triple

Russian jets intercept US Navy planes over Black Sea

Russia­n Defens­e Minist­ry says Su-27 and Su-30 accomp­anied two US B-1B Lancer­s until they moved away from border­

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.

France's Louvre Plans to Reopen on 6 July as Lockdown Eases

PARIS (Sputnik) - The Louvre, one of France's most famous museums, which closed on 13 March due to the coronavirus pandemic, is planning to reopen on 6 July, the museum...

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.

FG to pay jobless youths N20,000 monthly to sweep markets, clear gutters

Eniola Akinkuotu, Abuja In a bid to curb the high rate of unemployment in the country, the Federal Government has rolled out a scheme which will see unemployed youths in rural areas earning N20,...

BREAKING: FG to pay unemployed youths N20,000 to maintain public infrastructure

The Federal government has agreed to pay the sum of twenty thousand naira, (20,000), to unemployed youths, for three months, to maintain public and social infrastructures in the country, Minister of State for Labour and

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.

Roy Cooper and RNC remain at odds over convention as whispers about move to Tampa begin

A standoff over the Republican convention deepened after North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper ignored a GOP ultimatum to greenlight the gathering and demanded the party provide more details for its plan to mitigate health risks posed by the coronavirus.

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

11 Essays To Read About Racism & Police Violence

On May 25, Minneapolis resident George Floyd was killed by city police. He’d moved to Minnesota to improve his life, his friends told CNN. Instead, the 46-year-old became one of the roughly 1,000 people killed by American police annually.…

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."

31 more die as coronavirus wreaks havoc in Sindh

--Provincial minister says decision regarding lockdown to be taken after May 31KARACHI: As many as 31 coronavirus patients died during the last 24 hours in Sindh, which is the highest figure since

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

Leaders cutting across party lines come in support of PCMC chief

Stating that he has not heard about any such move, Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut said, “Why would the government transfer an officer whose city has succeeded in tackling the Covid-19 situation. I am also against any such move. Hardikar should ideally be allowed to continue.

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

Swiss prosecutors forced into climbdown over money laundering case

Three defendants in $173m Otkritie bank fraud probe decline proposed settlement

The Plain Truth: Why Nepal Stands To Gain Nothing From Belligerence Over ‘Territorial Dispute’ With India

Nepal has, for all practical purposes, painted itself into a corner

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.

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.

Why Twitter flagged Trump and other commentary

Election watch: Why Twitter Flagged Trump In slamming Twitter for fact-checking President Trump, many have ignored the key questions, Liz Peek argues at The Hill: “Why this issue? Why now?” The

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.

Rioters Destroy Bar That Black Minneapolis Firefighter Bought with His Life Savings

Rioters protesting the death of Minneapolis resident George Floyd, an African-American man who died after being arrested and pinned to the ground by officer Derek Chauvin, destroyed a bar owned by a black former firefighter Wednesday night.Korboi Balla had invested his life savings in the bar and was

Ofcom investigates Channel 4's The Truth About Traveller Crime

'We have seen a wave of hate speech as a result'

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.

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.

White House Pushes Debunked Fraud Claims In Trump’s Anti-Vote By Mail Crusade

A federal judge has called the voter fraud claims “misleading” and “inaccurate.” But that hasn’t stopped top White House aides...

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.

Maharashtra: SP MLA booked for protest, ‘inciting’ people

Stating that the voice of public representatives was being stifled, Abu Asim Azmi said on Friday that he held the protest to highlight the high-handedness of the police and raise concerns over the functioning of the government.

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.

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.

China holds symposium to mark 15th anniversary of Anti-Secession Law implementation

Senior officials reiterated the Chinese mainland’s stance at a symposium to oppose separatists in Taiwan island and promote the peaceful reunification of the country, which was held to mark the 15th anniversary of the implementation of the Anti-Secession Law in Beijing on Friday. The event was held a day after China’s top legislature overwhelmingly passed the national security legislation for its Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR).

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

South Africa has backlog of over 96,000 coronavirus tests

JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - South Africa has a backlog of more than 96,000 unprocessed specimens awaiting coronavirus tests, the health ministry said on Friday, reflecting what it called a global shortage of test kits.

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

'It is dire:' Study finds B.C. logging continues on critical caribou habitat

The British Columbia government has permitted logging on more than 900 square kilometres of land despite its being listed as critical caribou habitat, says

Indore: Gamchha gets credence after BJP 'unrest', Collector dilutes on surgical mask order after party heartburn

The use of handkerchiefs or gamchha etc. as masks will not be considered, the order added.

President Buhari says he is still focused on delivering his mandate

President Muhammadu Buhari has assured Nigerians that his administration is still focused on delivering on his mandate. He made the statement on Friday, May 29.

India's lockdown to focus on 13 cities

India's lockdown to focus on 13 cities

Opinion: Who needs Parliament when Trudeau has a morning show to maintain?

The Prime Minister has sent the message that democratic oversight is of little concern to him

Biden Underperforming with Black Voters Compared to Obama, Clinton

Former Vice President Joe Biden is underperforming among black voters compared to recent Democrat nominees, according to new data. 

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

CBI files chargesheet against Police Inspector in wife’s murder case

JAMMU, May 29: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Friday filed a chargesheet before the Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM), Jammu against an Inspector of Jammu and Kashmir Police in a murder case of his wife.In a statement, CBI said that the charge-sheet was filed against an Inspector of JK Police under section 498-A, 304-B of RPC and section 7 r/w 27 (3) of the Arms Act 1959 in a case related to alleged murder of Neha Kumari (wife of accused).“CBI had registered a case on 26.03.2019 on the orders dated 28.01.2019 of J&K High Court on a petition filed by father of the deceased and taken over the investigation of the case, earlier registered vide FIR 85 of 2018 at Police Station, Pacca Danga, Jammu on the allegations of the death of Neha Kumari in suspicious circumstances on 26.02.2018, due to gunshot injury from the service Pistol of her husband, working as Inspector of J&K Police. Inquest proceedings were carried out by the local police into the incident u/s 174 Cr. PC and thereafter, the FIR was registered…

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.

COVID-19: Sanwo-Olu honours 10 health workers

Kayode Oyero Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has honoured 10 health workers for their dedication and commitment towards the coronavirus pandemic, The PUNCH learnt. The 10 health wo...

Sanwo-olu marks first year in office with frontline health workers

Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-olu marked his one year in office with awards for some healthcare workers who have contributed to helping the state managing the Coronavirus pandemic.

Watch: Are face masks tearing us apart? | Culture Clash

Arguments are breaking out over face coverings to stop the spread of COVID-19. Do you wear a mask? How do you feel about people who don't?

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.

Militants Shell Settlements in Northwestern Syria, Russian Military Says

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Hayat Tahrir al-Sham* terrorist group has attacked settlements in Syria's northwestern province of Idlib, Rear Admiral Oleg Zhuravlev, the head...

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

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

Monsoon set to arrive, more precautions needed: Uddhav Thackeray

Since municipal and government hospitals are reserved for Covid-19 treatment, private hospitals have an important role to play in dealing with the monsoon-related diseases,” Uddhav Thackeray said.

Wanted Kitchener man arrested in Atwood

He was wanted for failing to comply with his release order

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.

'I needed to do something': Hero soldier talks about stopping an active shooter by ramming him with his truck

Master Sgt. David Royer stopped an active shooter by slamming his truck into him and then went home to mow the lawn and spend time with his family.

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 […]

COVID-19: Borno beats Lagos’ record, discharges 135 patients

Borno state has finally beaten Lagos to become the state with the highest number of recovered coronavirus patients throughout Nigeria as at Friday, May 29.

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.

Iran's Daily Covid-19 Cases Soar

Iran’s daily confirmed coronavirus cases climbed by 2,819 on Friday, the highest single-day rise since April 2.

Battle between Trump and states over car pollution heads to court

California and nearly two dozen other states on Wednesday filed suit against the Trump administration, arguing that its decision to weaken fuel efficiency standards for cars and trucks puts the public's ...

Hours after being discharged from Covid Care Centre, Mumbai cop dies

As per BMC's discharge policy, if a patient remains asymptomatic, he can be discharged after 10 days without a test. In this case, the doctor said no Covid-19 test was required.

Cyclone Amphan: Shah Rukh Khan announces several initiatives for relief work in West Bengal

 Superstar Shah Rukh Khan on Friday announced a series of initiatives to help those affected by Cyclone Amphan in West Bengal. The 53-year-old actor has taken the help of IPL franchise Kolkata Knight

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.

Woody Allen says it became ‘fashionable’ for actors to condemn him: ‘Like eating kale’

Woody Allen continues to fend off criticism about his past and is sending a message to actors persistent in denouncing him.

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 […]

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

Bombay HC notices on plea over cancellation of airport project award

As per the plea, Multi-modal International Cargo Hub and Airport at Nagpur (MIHAN), a joint venture company between Maharashtra Airport Development Company and Airports Authority of India (AAI), is now planning on issuing fresh tenders for the project.

Man stabs friend to death for refusing to share beer

Jogeshwari resident had attacked two brothers during a drinking session

Mumbai Crime: Man stabs friend for not sharing beer

Despite coronavirus, New Jersey schools are now planning in-person graduations in 2020

New Jersey schools are backpedaling on coronavirus plans after Gov. Phil Murphy said the state will allow in-person graduations.

Teacher, four others killed as gunmen attack Plateau community

James Abraham, Jos Five people have been killed by gunmen who attacked a food joint in Miango Community, Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State. It was learnt that the victims were eati...

Grassley, Leahy urge Roberts to permanently air Supreme Court arguments

Two former Senate Judiciary Committee chairmen — one a Republican and the other a Democrat — are urging the Supreme Court to continue livestreaming its oral arguments after the coronavirus pandemic

RIP Ajit Jogi: 10 facts to know about Chhattisgarh's First CM

Former Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh, Ajit Jogi, who had been admitted in the hospital for nearly three weeks and suffered two cardiac arrests this past week, has breathed his last, earlier this Friday.

Troops neutralise terrorists, rescue 241 in Borno

The Nigerian Army troops of Operation Lafiya Dole (OPLD) have neutralised several terrorists in clearance operations across the theatres of operation in Borno, the Defence Headquarters says.

Notorious Boko Haram fighter who was part of Metele attack surrenders to Nigerian troops

  ADAMU Yahaya,  a prominent Boko Haram fighter, who has taken part in major attacks against troops of the Nigerian Army in the North East has surrendered himself to the troops, John Enenche, the Coordinator of Defence Media Operations at the Defence Headquarters said. According to Enenche, a Major General, Yahaya who is also known […]

Governor: Oklahoma economy's reopening set for next phase

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Oklahoma remained on track Friday to enter the next phase of the governor's plan to reopen businesses that were closed or restricted to help slow the spread of the coronavirus.State officials are moving ahead with the plan to start the new phase on Monday based on health data, Gov. Kevin Stitt said in a news release.“It is important Oklahomans remember COVID-19 is still in the United States and we must continue to be diligent about washing our hands frequently, maintaining physical distance and protecting our most vulnerable populations,” he said.The reopening plan is proceeding despite the continued spread of the disease in Oklahoma.

Japan is going for broke, minus the broke part

The prospect of monetary and fiscal coordination means this stimulus bill will get paid. But central bank independence is also on the line.

'This Has Been Happening for 400 Years': Activists Explain Public Rage as Floyd Protests Enter Fourth Day

46-year-old George Floyd died in police custody on Monday after being pinned to the ground by the neck and strangled to death by a Minneapolis police officer. His death...

Britons clap their support for health workers

LONDON (Reuters) - Britons took to their doorsteps and balconies on Thursday to show their appreciation for health workers on the front line of the coronavirus crisis, in what could be the last such celebration.

Chicago police drop Clearview facial recognition technology

Chicago police is no longer using facial recognition software developed by a firm that was sued by a civil rights organization this week over privacy concerns.

What Bristol Airport has said about reopening as flights resume

The airport's main terminal has been closed since the beginning of April

CAT Bench established in Jammu

The Government of India has notified establishment of Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) Bench in Jammu to hear service matters of Jammu and Kashmir

McConnell Vows The Next Stimulus Bill Will Be The Last One

Another round of stimulus checks, more state aid, and extended unemployment benefits are all on the line.

Delhi-Gurugram border sealed, massive traffic, hundreds gather on road

Haryana government decided to seal its borders with Delhi as coronavirus case were increasing in both the deaths.Gurugram police has opened just one lane at the border only for essential services

Rhys Jones' dad says son's killer 'online dating' from jail is 'galling' for family

Sean Mercer, who shot 11-year-old Rhys in a Liverpool playground in 2007, was 'openly using a phone to have a relationship with a woman on the outside' for eight months, it is alleged

Lokayukta raps govt for ‘protecting privileged’

NT NETWORK Panaji State Lokayukta Justice P K Misra has written a special report to Governor Satya Pal Malik accusing the state government of ‘protectin

Delhi: Cases up over past 10 days, so is positivity rate

The city's overall positivity rate is 8.7% with the authorities having carried out 1,99,626 tests until May 29, out of which 17,386 were found positive.

Lullingstone Castle: Man died 'confronting poachers'

A who died in the grounds of a medieval estate in Kent is named locally as Charles Hilder.

Please stop killing bumble bees: They’re not ‘murder hornets’

Beekeepers say residents are mistaking bees and wasps for Asian giant hornets.

Scrap security vote, NLC tells governors

Olaleye Aluko, Abuja The Nigeria Labour Congress has said the security votes in the executive arm of government should be scrapped from the budgeting system, to avert abuses in line with the reali...

"No masks, no gloves": State under fire over quarantine centres

Witnesses now say some are squalid and expose residents to the risk of catching Covid-19.

PPP moves FIA against blogger Cynthia Ritchie for 'slanderous' tweet on Benazir

Ritchie had made remarks about Benazir while commenting on recent attack on Uzma Khan by a woman and her guards.

5 more, including 2 remand prisoners, test positive in capital

Two came from abroad, while one from another State

Nothing called safe travel in Covid times

Experts: Flouting of social distancing, hygiene norms could contribute to community transmission

Minister in Mamata Banerjee’s cabinet tests positive for COVID-19; Kolkata’s civic body ramps up precautionary measures

As the West Bengal government is grappling with the rapid spike in COVID-19 cases, 344 new cases recorded as of May 28, Fire and emergency services Minister Sujit Bose.

CDD asks Buhari to scrap security votes

The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) has asked the Buhari administration to scrap security votes.The Centre for Democracy

Supreme Court rules vague tip is not enough keep police call to suspected drug dealer from being entrapment

Narrow majority of Justices finds ‘random virtue testing’ is too low a bar to protect public

Bosnia: Officials, firm owner arrested over ventilator deal

SARAJEVO, Bosnia — Bosnian authorities have detained two high-ranking state officials and the owner of a private company which imported 100 ventilators from China that were found to be useless for COVID-19 patients.

Indonesians return to mosques, at a distance

The guidelines for worship facilities released by religious affairs minister Fachrul Razi on Friday change many traditions in mosques. Worshippers usually pray shoulder to shoulder, and they huddle, hug and shake hands once the prayer ends, with cheek-to-cheek kisses common.

Implementation of new framework for taxi, ride-hailing companies pushed back to October

SINGAPORE: The implementation of a new regulatory framework for the taxi and private-hire car sectors will be delayed again to October, as ...

Markets to remain open from 7 AM to 7 PM from today

To encourage commercial activities, markets will be allowed to remain open in the state from 7 AM to 7 PM from today. Till now, the market was being allowed to open from 7 AM to 4 PM. This decision and other directions to ensure proper facilities in quarantine centres were issued by the chief

16 deaths in city, all from East Ahmedabad

247 new cases of Covid-19 reported in 24 hours, taking tally to 11,344 in the district; number of cases in Guj touches 15,572

Cypriot president calls Egypt ‘close friend, strategic partner’

Anastasiades affirmed the need for cooperation with Egypt during the current stage, calling it “even more important” than earlier.

Cypriot president hails Egypt’s efforts to achieve regional stability

Cypriot President Nicos Anastasiades has praised Egypt’s efforts in achieving stability and combating terrorism and illegal immigration, in a phone call with Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah El Sisi, the Egyptian Presidency said in a statement.

Rights Watchdog Calls On Turkmenistan To Release Popular Entertainer Imprisoned For Being Gay

Human Rights Watch (HRW) says a popular entertainer and his associates in Turkmenistan have been handed prison terms for being gay and called on authorities to "immediately dismiss" all charges against the men.

Back off, Trump. Germany wants to Make Europe Strong Again

Berlin’s EU presidency motto has echoes of MAGA.

Liverpool Deputy Mayor Investigated Over Lockdown Garden Party

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

Donald Trump: ‘George Floyd Will Not Have Died in Vain’

President Donald Trump on Friday said that the National Guard was on the scene in Minneapolis to help stop rioting in the city.

President Buhari commiserates with victims of Sokoto attack

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

NDDC: We don’t know the cause of our executive director’s death

The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) says the cause of the death of Ibanga Bassey Etang, its acting executive director, finance and administration, is not yet known. There was a high

Democracy Day: Buhari fights corruption, though surrounds himself with dodgy politicians, says CDD

THE Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) has scored President Muhammadu Buhari low in the fight against corruption, despite hi

From the coronavirus frontline, doctors recall battling S.Africa’s HIV outbreak

Cape Town, South Africa | AFP | A deadly virus was ravaging South Africa when Belgian doctor Eric Goemaere first set foot in Cape Town’s sprawling Khayelitsha township on a chilly southern hemisphere winter of 1999. By then HIV had infected more than 5.6 million South Africans, causing thousands of deaths from acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) …

What Is The United States Space Force?

The Space Force was first announced by US President Donald Trump in June 2018 as the sixth branch of America's armed forces.

Man (20s) charged after pharmacy robbed in Dublin

The incident happened at around 1.45pm yesterday afternoon.

Saskatchewan NDP calls for amnesty, consistent enforcement on COVID-19 fines

Ryan Meili says people are getting inconsistent messages from Saskatchewan Party Premier Scott Moe

Naredco-UP signs MoU with UP government to provide jobs to 2.5 lakh labourers

Around 1.25 lakh workers will be absorbed at project sites spread across Ghaziabad, Noida and Greater Noida in Delhi-NCR

Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh speaks with US Defence Secretary over phone: Both countries review progress on bilateral defence cooperation arrangements

 Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh had a telephonic conversation with US Secretary of Defence Dr Mark T Esper this evening at the latter’s request.  The two Ministers briefed each other on the respective experience of fighting the COVID-19 pandemic and vowed to continue the excellent bilateral cooperation in this regard. They reviewed progress on various bilateral defence cooperation arrangements and expressed their commitment to further promote our defence partnership. To this end, Raksha Mantri invited Secretary Esper to visit India at the earliest mutual convenience, which the latter accepted with pleasure. Raksha Mantri appreciated Secretary Esper's condolence over lives lost in Eastern India during Cyclone Amphan recently, and briefed him on India’s relief efforts. The two Ministers also exchanged views on regional developments of shared security interest. CLICK HERE: Organiser Weekly is now on Telegram! Subscribe to our channel!  

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh talks to US Secretary of Defence Mark Esper over telephone

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh had a telephonic conversation with US Secretary of Defence Mark T Esper on Friday evening at the latter’s request.

Now, a new record every day: Telangana records 158 new Covid-19 cases, 4 deaths

Telangana's toll in the pandemic has now risen to 67

Boris Johnson agrees to go to G7 summit in person in phone call with Donald Trump as two leaders discuss post-Brexit trade deal

Boris Johnson and Donald Trump agreed during a phone call that the upcoming meeting of the leaders of the G7 group of major industrialised nations should be held in person if possible.

‘Almost entire’ economy could reopen before June 30 if infection rates remain low and stable, says Singapore minister

SINGAPORE, May 29 — If Covid-19 infection rates remain low and stable, the Government will decide by mid-June whether Singapore can move out of the first phase of reopening the economy, National Development Minister Lawrence Wong said today. While the first phase — which will start from June 2...

White House Lockdown Lifted, But a Street Fight Erupted Between Activists and Secret Service

The death of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis

Police search for Shropshire fight suspect

Police are searching for a Shropshire man suspected of being involved in a fight in Newport.

Coronavirus deaths in US cross 1 lakh

The US has surpassed the grim milestone of over one lakh coronavirus-linked deaths, the highest in the world, as the COVID-19 pandemic wreaks havoc across

ICAI allows CA aspirants to change exam centres

ICAI CA exam 2020: The online correction window will be open from June 7 to 9

Evening top 5: Schools set for August opening; No private hospital extension; Public worker pay rise

Schools to reopen in AugustThe Taoiseach says the Government intends to reopen all schools at th...

Court denies interim bail to Dongri building collapse accused

No let up for J&K's Corona deaths, toll rises to 27

JAMMU, May 28: The J&K Union Territory has been hit hard by a surge in Covid-19 deaths of late and today's. One more death has been recorded taking the J&K's grim total to 27.Officials told that a 55-year-old man from Baramulla district who died at SMHS yesterday was tested positive for COVID-19 on Thursday. An official said that an elderly man who hails from Khanpora Baramulla died at SMHS on Wednesday following which samples were taken from him for COVID-19 testing. "His body was kept in GMC mortuary and his reports came positive for COVID-19 on Thursday," officials said, adding that he was having underlying problems. Nodal Officer for COVID-19 at GMC Srinagar, Dr. Salim Khan also confirmed his death and said that the patient was referred from GMC hospital Baramulla with fever, respiratory distress on May 27 to SMHS hospital."The patient died within hours of admission," he said, adding that his samples were tested positive today. With his death, the death toll due to COVID-19 in Jammu and Kashmir has reached…

Tweeter-in-chief Trump hands Facebook and Twitter a gift

US president’s proposed executive order against social platforms has stirred up outrage — and engagement

Uber introduces a new hourly rate for longer, multistop trips

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

New York's Cuomo says businesses can turn away people not wearing masks

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said he would sign an executive order on Thursday authorizing businesses to deny entry to anyone who does not wear ...

Governor, CM extend Statehood Day greetings

NT NETWORK Panaji Governor Satyapal Malik and Chief Minister Pramod Sawant have extended greetings to the people of Goa on the occasion of Goa Statehood D

Tamil Nadu reports 874 new COVID-19 cases; total tally crosses 20,000-mark

With nine more COVID-19 deaths in Tamil Nadu on Friday, the death toll in the state has gone up to 154.

Extremely rare Red Warning for gorse and forest fires issued for Kildare and nationwide

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Rare Red forest fire warning issued

The forest service has issued a rare Red forest fire warning as high temperatures and dry weather look set to persist into the weekend.

Barrow journalist hounded out of Cumbria for reporting court case

Amid a storm of rumours about grooming gangs, Amy Fenton receives scores of threats

A new bill pushes Congress to do more to combat coronavirus racial disparities

It would allocate $1.5 billion to organizations focused on this work, but it faces an uphill battle for passage.

Mumbai: Dharavi reports 41 COVID-19 positive cases on Friday

The slum-clusters of Dharavi alone reported 41 new cases today, taking the total number of infected to 1,715. A senior Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) official said that the new cases were found in Rajiv Gandhi Nagar, Azad nagar, Shastri Nagar, Baliga Nagar and some other localities of Dharavi.

Watch LIVE: Chancellor Rishi Sunak delivers update on furlough scheme

Watch the government's coronavirus daily public briefing.

7 Times Queen Elizabeth II Wore An Outfit With A Secret Hidden Meaning

Queen Elizabeth II practically wrote the royal rules of fashion. And to that end, it’s rare that she deviates from the dress code, if it has even ever happened. And, with such keen attention paid to each royal outfit and the messages it sends, it's…

UN: Virus could push 14 million Latin Americans into hunger

BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — The US World Food Programme (WFP) is warning that upward of...

Clovis police searching for murder suspect after man found dead with gunshot wounds

Clovis Police Department said Thursday morning, officers were called out to 609 Dawn Loop and found 26-year-old Curtis Rittenhouse dead from multiple gunshot wounds.

Which countries have made wearing face masks compulsory?

In an attempt to slow down the spread of the novel coronavirus, an increasing number of countries have made wearing face masks mandatory in public spaces, with citizens facing a possible fine if caught without one.

Lockdown 4.0 May Be Last Of Its Kind; Economic Revival Is Now Everybody’s Priority

We should see June as the transition month for a changeover from Lockdown 4.0 to Revival 1.0.

BREAKING NEWS: Joe Biden slams Donald Trump over George Floyd's death saying 'this is no time for incendiary tweets. This is no time to encourage violence' as he says racism is 'putting the very soul of America at stake' and reveals he has spoken to dead man's family

Joe Biden on Friday slammed President Donald Trump for his handling of George Floyd's death after the black man died while in custody of white police officers.

Qatar launches drive-through COVID-19 test hubs

The new service will be offered to only those who were invited by a phone call

FG commends Obaseki on COVID-19 response, as Edo inaugurates 300-bed isolation centre, molecular lab

FG has applauded Governor Godwin Obaseki-led administration's data-driven and robust response to the coronavirus pandemic in Edo state.

Best of BS Opinion: Diversity in boardrooms, earnings drought, and more

Here is a summary of Business Standard opinion pieces for the day

How special pass was issued to MLA during lockdown

The Uttarakhand High Court has asked the State government to explain the circumstances under which MLA from Uttar Pradesh Aman Mani Tripathi and his associates were issued special pass to drive to Badrinath and Kedarnath at a time when the Government of India had directed the state governments to

Lockdown travails: People from Northeast share their tales of struggle

Towards a climate neutral Europe: The land sector is key

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

Towards a climate neutral Europe: The land sector is key

Land use choices can have a significant impact on climate change mitigation and help meet the increased ambition foreseen by the "European Green Deal." It is time to step up efforts to quantify the land ...

Florida man kills girlfriend, then drives to Orlando for weekend, police say

After Ronald Gamble beat his girlfriend so severely that she died last December, he then drove to Orlando for the weekend before returning to South Florida and calling 911, police say.

Trump Is the Looter

The president is exposing problems in America that most did not want to see.

Chuck Todd: It 'Seemed Like' Trump Is 'Afraid' to Lead While We Are Struggling

Friday on MSNBC, network anchor Chuck Todd said it "seemed" as if President Donald Trump was afraid to lead because he did not take questions from reporters following his White House announcement earlier in the day. | Clips

Colin Kaepernick Supports 'Freedom Fighters' in Minneapolis, Will Pay Legal Fees

Former NFL player Colin Kaepernick jumped to Twitter to offer to pay the legal fees of the "freedom fighters" rioting and burning down the

Downing Street maverick advisers have a history of damaging dependent PMs

Cummings survives because he is effective, but such relationships at the top can become a liability

Man dies during shoplifting arrest in Richmond, police watchdog called in

After a man died during an arrest for shoplifting in Richmond Thursday, the province's police watchdog has been called in. 

BSEB allows students to apply for re-evaluation of Bihar Board Class 10 answer sheets from 29 May to 12 June

Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) has announced that those who are not satisfied with the marks they received in any subject of Class 10, can apply for scrutiny from 29 May to 12 June

All grades going back to school on 6 July or 3 August – govt

Here are all the rules and guidelines published in the Government Gazette on Friday.

Covid-19: Here are the rules and dates for grades going back to school

The Department of Education has released rules and guidelines as the country gears up to reopen schools.

The 9 at 9: Friday

Here’s what’s making headlines this morning.

Authorities report 13 new COVID-19 cases, all returnees from Pakistan

Hong Kong reported 13 new COVID-19 cases Friday, all of them imported cases from Pakistan Among the infections are a family cluster of five, which includes a mother and her three kids who went to Pakistan in January to attend a relative's wedding...

Donald Trump, the African strongman in America 

One of the five cardinal objectives of the United States foreign policy is ‘’promoting and supporting’’ democracy. The US has fought wars and spent billions of dollars ‘’promoting and supporting’’

FIR registered against Abu Azmi for misbehaving with police personnel

Around 35 followers of Samajwadi Party leader also booked

NYPD removed ‘troublemakers’ from George Floyd protests in Manhattan

Cops arrested 72 people during heated demonstrations in Manhattan over the police-involved death of George Floyd in Minnesota, an NYPD official said.

Over 150 Maharashtra Returnees Among 178 New Cases In Karnataka, State’s Covid-19 Tally Rises To 2,711

Among the Covid-19 cases in the state, 1,793 are active, 869 discharges and 47 deaths.

Twitter ignores far worse than Trump — time to stop singling him out

Donald Trump and Twitter are at it again. Like star-crossed enemies, the president and the platform that helped create him have entered into a new fight over how the social-media giant treats

Joe McHugh: Schools may not return in September

Parents were thrown into further confusion yesterday after the Minister for Education said students would not be returning to school in September as normal.

American Civil Liberties Union Sues Clearview AI for Violating Privacy

Clearview AI, the developer of a facial-recognition tool used by law enforcement agencies, is currently facing charges from the American Civil Liberties Union for violating people's rights to privacy.

Japan's Defence Chief Urges Probe Into Hacker Attack on Telecom Giant Amid Data Leak Fears

TOKYO (Sputnik) - Japan’s Defence Minister Taro Kono has called for thoroughly investigating a hacker attack on a national telecom giant after media reports that data...

Opioid overdoses on the rise in Canada during COVID-19 pandemic

TORONTO (Reuters) - Canada’s opioid-related deaths have been rising since the coronavirus pandemic began, the country’s chief public health officer said on Friday.

Karnataka wants fewer flights from 5 high-risk state

Delhi, which was earlier considered a high-risk state has been removed from that category The State Government has requested the Civil Aviation Ministry to reduce the number of flights from five high .

Governor Wolf to lift more pandemic restrictions in Pennsylvania

Action News coverage of the coronavirus COVID-19 outbreak

Debt relief plans for world's poor countries inch forward

Plans for debt relief for the world's poorest countries inched forward on Thursday as private creditors laid out a blueprint for their involvement, though it received immediate criticism for not going far enough.

S. Korea struggling to contain cluster-traced virus spread in greater Seoul area

South Korea reported more than 50 new virus cases for the second consecutive day Friday, all in the Seoul metropolitan area due to logistics center-tied cluster infections, putting renewed strain on health authorities to contain further spread in the densely populated region. South Korea reported 58 more additional COVID-19 cases, raising the total caseload to 11,402, according to the Korea Centers for Disease Contr...

WHO cautions researchers against amplifying unproven links between tobacco, Covid-19

WHO recommends that smokers take immediate steps to quit by using proven methods, such as toll-free quit lines, mobile text-messaging programmes and nicotine replacement therapies. Nicotine replacement therapies, such as gum and patches are designed to help smokers quit tobacco.

ITBP cop dies due to cardiac arrest in Rajouri

JAMMU, May 29: An Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) personnel died due to cardiac arrest in Rajouri district last night, officials said.Reports said the personnel from ITBP’s 2nd battalion identified as Ram Singh Meena, posted at Adhoc 10 Palma, died due to cardiac arrest. A police officer said that his body has been shifted to GMC Rajouri for postmortem. A case in this regard has been registered and further investigation have been initiated, he added.NC will not participate in delimitation exercise: Aga RuhullahKT NEWS SERVICEJAMMU, May 29: National Conference on Friday said it has decided against participating in delimitation exercise. "The @JKNC_ will not participate in the delimitation exercise," NC leader Aga Syed Ruhullah Medhi tweeted. At present, hectic deliberations are going on between NC chief Dr Farooq Abdullah, vice president Omar Abdullah and the party leaders over the issue of delimitation exercise.Yesterday, Centre nominated NC MPs Dr Farooq, Hasnain Masoodi and Muhammad Akbar Lone as the associate…

ITBP cop dies due to cardiac arrest in J&K's Rajouri

An Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) man died due to cardiac arrest in Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir last night, officials said today. Quoting

US Suspends Entry of 'Certain' Chinese Students, Researchers Over Suspicion of Intellectual Theft

A new proclamation from the White House has ordered the suspension of entry for "certain students and researchers" from China over their alleged operations to collect...

World leaders warn coronavirus could roll back progress for women

Coronavirus is threatening to undo recent gains made toward gender equality as millions of women and girls are predicted to have unwanted pregnancies and fall into poverty, world leaders said on Thursday.

Cardi B Defended The Looting & Protests: “This Is What People Have To Resort To”

Following the nationwide protests over the death of George Floyd, the Minneapolis man who died after being pinned under a white police officer, Cardi B defended the protests and instances of looting on social media. In a video message shared on both…

Veerendra Kumar, Mathrubhumi MD and former Union Minister no more

Kumar was 84. His last rites will be performed at his residence in Wayanad.

Migrants now returning in fewer numbers to Uttarakhand

An Uttarakhand Transport Corporation official told The Indian Express that 100 buses were sent to Delhi on May 25, and the people who registered to return were given information in advance.

South Africa conducts tests to curb African swine fever outbreak

JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - South Africa is conducting extensive testing and investigations to curb the spread of African Swine Fever (ASF) after it was detected in the country’s Eastern Cape province, the third known outbreak this year, government said on Friday.

Farmers ‘managing’ but could lose new staff as businesses reopen

THE farming industry is ‘managing’ despite the loss of foreign labour during the pandemic, but concerns are growing about possible staff shortages when other sectors reopen, an industry spokesman has said.

DMK urges PM to withdraw Electricty Bill

The Opposition DMK in Tamilnadu has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to withdraw the proposed Electricity (Amendment) Bill which intends to undermine the states’ legislative powers over electricity and to abandon the proposal to cancel free electricity for the farmers. Continue Reading →

Trump executive order targets social platforms for 'editorial conduct' in moderation

U.S. President Donald Trump will reportedly sign an executive order as early as today that would modify Section 230 of the Communications Decency

Inspired By Kabir Singh, Delhi Man Posed As Surgeon On Tinder To Con Women

A 31-year-old man, inspired by the Bollywood movie Kabir Singh starring Shahid Kapoor, was arrested for allegedly posing as an orthopaedic surgeon on dating websites to extort money from gullible women, the police said on Friday.

For five years, Buhari ‘campaigned’ for corrupt politicians, CDD says

A pro-democracy think tank, the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD), has accused President Muhammadu Buhari of condoning corruption within his administration and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

4 more COVID-19 deaths in Telangana; 117 fresh cases, tally now 2256

4 more people succumbed to the coronavirus in Telangana pushing the death toll to 67, while 117 fresh COVID-19 cases were reported on Thursday taking the tally to 2,256, authorities said.

Border dispute reaches new heights https://tkpo.st/3eoWMkh

The Kathmandu Post / ANN

Border dispute reaches new heights

The Kathmandu Post / ANN

Taiwan's president visits Causeway Bay Bookstore to support Hong Kong

Visit comes one day after President Tsai condemns passing of Hong Kong security law draft

Five years of PMB: We're glad he came our way, by Adesina

Who are the ‘we?’ Speak for yourself only, some cynics would say on merely seeing the headline of this piece.They would add: “You can talk because...

Five years of Buhari: We’re glad he came our way ― Adesina

Who are the ‘we?’ Speak for yourself only, some cynics would say on merely seeing the headline of this piece.

CM Amarinder Singh's Demand, Central Government should give 10-10 Thousand Rupees to the Poor -

Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Thursday demanded the Central Government to provide ten thousand rupees to the poor

The Push to Modernize California Courts Hits a Budgetary Wall

The California Judicial Council's push for a digital courthouse is up in the air as the judiciary faces $216 million in budget cuts due to the viral pandemic.

Man found murdered in Nagpur with head smashed in

Nagpur: Aman was found dead with his head smashed in at Pardi area of Maharashtra’s Nagpur city, police said on Friday. The body of an unidentified man in his 20s was found by locals in the area on Thursday morning, following which the police were alerted, deputy commissioner of police (zone 5) Neelotpal said. According […]

Life and death in lockdown: Pictures from around India

Restrictions confining people to their homes entered the 66 day on Friday as the number of coronavirus cases steadily increases.

Inmate stabbed child abuser with metal chisel because he 'woke up in a bad mood'

Convicted rapist David Allan stabbed child abuser Emanuel Spitari in HMP Frankland, near Durham, because he 'woke up in a bad mood' and did not like the paedophile

Maharashtra Government To Provide Aid To Help Restart Entertainment Industry

The Indian Motion Pictures Producers Association shared a press release that stated that Maharashtra state government will be providing aid to help restart the entertainment industry.

Woman, 28, makes court appearance over alleged murder of her partner in Langley Mill

A provisional trial date has been set

Greece Will Welcome Tourists Back, But Not Americans

Visitors from nearly 30 countries can travel to Greece as early as June 15

For the next three hours, I sat next to Ibrar's corpse

Ibrar Ahmed’s last words were, “I’m feeling too hot. I can’t bear it anymore.” He died inside a Lucknow-bound Shramik Special train, just ahead of Jhansi after travelling for more than 36 hours,...

DCU students will be able to book flexible campus accommodation for as little as one night

Students attending Dublin City University (DCU) in the autumn are being offered a flexible approach to campus accommodation including booking for specific days, weeks or months for the academic year ahead.

Bajrang leader, 3 others booked for 'assaulting' boy, forcing him to chant "Jai Sriram" in Karnataka

 A 25-year old local Bajrang Dal leader and three minor boys have been booked on charges of threatening and assaulting a boy and forcing him to chant 'Jai Sriram' in Dakshina Kannada district in

Bajrang Dal leader, 3 others booked for 'assaulting' boy, forcing him to chant 'Jai Shri Ram' in Karnataka

A right wing activist who assaulted a minor boy for not chanting 'Jai Shri Ram’, at Kadumata school near Kolnadu in Vittal police station limits, was arrested on Friday by Vittal police. 25 year-old

Travel disruptions challenge global transplant deliveries

Over the past two months, as air travel ground to a halt, Mishel Zrian has crisscrossed the Atlantic and the United States dozens of times, sleeping in empty airports and unable to return home to see

Families to be reunited as Wales eases coronavirus lockdown from Monday

First Minister Mark Drakeford will confirm the lifting of some restrictions when he gives an update at lunchtime

Pakistan saw a record 2,636 coronavirus cases, 57 deaths in last 24 hours: Dr Mirza

The greatest number of patients on ventilators — 157 — has also been recorded

Trump Is Doing All of This for Zuckerberg

The new executive order targeting social-media companies isn’t really about Twitter.

Coronavirus is an unprecedented challenge to equality 50 years on from equal pay

The Equal Pay Act was passed 50 years ago and carried through by heroes of the Labour movement: the inimitable Barbara Castle, Labour’s Secretary of State for Employment and Productivity, the 187 women sewing-machinists at Ford Dagenham who went on strike against sex discrimination in job grading in 1968

US judge won't lift 50-person cap on Nevada church services

A federal judge rejected a rural Nevada church’s request Friday for an emergency injunction that would allow it to exceed Gov. Steve Sisolak’s 50-person cap on religious gatherings.

Trump 'terminates' US contract with WHO: Coronavirus live updates

Here are the latest updates:

'They wanted to like her': Sen. Martha McSally in worse shape in Arizona than Trump

The growing political threat to Sen. Martha McSally was magnified by a focus group of women voters who expressed visceral opposition to supporting the Arizona Republican in November, even as some were open to backing President Trump.

Author: How left-wing governors are using science as a smoke screen for their own agenda

While it is “very clear” the science pertaining to the novel coronavirus has not been fully understood, left-wing politicians are still claiming that broad lockdowns are justified, an environmental expert argued on “The Ingraham Angle.”

Trump’s social media executive order, explained

It won’t hold up in court. That’s not the point.

FPJ Edit: Mitigating the hardships of migrants

Are You a CBSE Student? Take your Class 10 and 12 Board Exams From Anywhere Now

To ease the examination process and aid in maintaining social distancing norms, CBSE has added 10,000 new examination across the country.

Rethinking Covid-19 testing strategy

As the economy reopens, testing of asymptomatic cases must be rapidly expanded to break the transmission chain

Most court cases will resume with caution after circuit breaker, but remote hearings remain: Chief Justice

SINGAPORE: Most court cases will resume on Jun 8, after about two months of suspended activity with only urgent and essential cases being heard. ...

Ladakh standoff: IAF deploys Chinook heavy-lift choppers near China border

Given the treacherous terrains in the Northeast, particularly Arunachal Pradesh, the deployment of the Chinook helicopters is being seen as the capacity build-up and boosting of assets.

Twin depression alert in Arabian Sea as monsoon draws closer

Low-pressure areas at both ends seen intensifying

Police looking for man accused of shooting 17-year-old girl in N.C. Burger King parking lot

Charges have been filed against 19-year-old Michael Edward Bolch III in connection to the shooting of 17-year-old Nasani Raley.

Covid-19: With record 116 deaths in 24 hours, Maharashtra's toll crosses 2,000

The total number of cases also surpassed 62,000-mark after 2,683 more cases were reported since Thursday.A record 8,381 patients have been discharged after recovering from the highly contagious virus in the last 24 hours, said a health official

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

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

Tributes paid to Wolverhampton doctor and hospice pioneer, 93

Tributes have been paid to a retired doctor who helped found Compton Hospice and who has died at the age of 93.

Vale Hong Kong as CCP overlords take control

China’s National People’s Congress has approved a draft resolution that paves the way for anti-sedition laws to be enacted in Hong Kong. The laws will end Hong Kong’s autonomy by banning “acts and activities” considered to be a threat to China’s national security, and will permit “national security agencies” to operate in Hong Kong.

'What's More Important? Cricket or Dealing With Coronavirus?' - BCCI, ICC in Heated Dispute Over Tax Exemption

If BCCI fails to secure the tax exemption, ICC has reportedly threatened to take away the hosting rights for the marquee event from India.

JKPEECC oppose amended Electricity Bill, to join June 1 protest

Srinagar:  The Jammu and Kashmir Power Engineers and Employees Coordination Committee (JKPEECC) on Thursday said it would extend support to the call of “national protest day” on June 1 against the Electricity (Amendment) Bill, 2020 and the proposed privatisation of power sector.”The JKPEECC has decided to extend support to the call of ‘National Protest Day’ […]

Ivory Coast's 'rebel city' of Bouaké looks to the future

Our reporters returned to the city of Bouaké, in Ivory Coast, which was held for 10 years by the northern rebellion during the First Ivorian Civil War. This metropolis, located in the centre of the c…

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

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

Contacts of infected deputy Aswan governor test negative for coronavirus

Ehab Hanafy told Egypt Today that authorities continue their sterilization campaigns in the governorate’s office after Yehia tested positive for the pandemic.

Experts fear explosion of coronavirus cases if rules ignored once economy restarts

Bangladesh will face a sharp increase in COVID-19 cases and deaths if it reopens economy without fully implementing the safeguards, experts warn.

Talks on support for German car industry delayed: Bild

Closely-watched talks between top German politicians and car industry representatives to discuss support for a sector hit hard by the coronavirus ...

HRD min assures safety of examinees

SHILLONG: Human Resource Development (HRD) Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal on Thursday said that the HRD Ministry has instituted a task force under UGC and NCERT which is working on the various guidelines with focus on the safety of the students.Pokhriyal

June Brexit summit on cards as talks head for deadlock

PM and commission president likely to meet with progress unlikely in talks next week

NYC tanning salon owner fined $1,000 for reopening: 'It's insane what's happening'

A New York tanning salon owner who was fined $1,000 for reopening in defiance of the state's coronavirus lockdown order said Friday that he is already "broke," as are other members of his community. 

Harvey Weinstein Hit With Another Lawsuit Regarding Four More Women

Harvey Weinstein, the former Hollywood mogul who was convicted of rape and sexual assault near the beginning of the year, now has a fresh batch of

Report: Karl Rove Spotted at Trump White House, Again

Karl Rove has again been spotted at the White House after reports circulated that he is advising Trump's 2020 reelection campaign. 

Deadly drunk gets 17 years

A South Carolina man convicted of driving under the influence for a fourth time was sentenced to 17 years in prison in connection with a crash last year that left a 66-year-old man dead.

Minneapolis Police License Plate Doesn’t Raise a ‘False Flag’

Social media posts incorrectly claim that Minneapolis police license plates "dont say POLICE," and that proves the death of George Floyd was a planned event. Actually, many police vehicles in Minneapolis have that license plate.

Surgeon suspended for not giving patient sufficient medical leave

An orthopaedic surgeon has been suspended for eight months for not giving a patient sufficient medical leave. Dr Kevin Yip Man Hing, who practises at Singapore Sports and Orthopaedic Clinic in Gleneagles Medical Centre, was suspended last year for a similar infraction -...

UP amends revenue code, simplifies land acquisition process to expand land bank for industries

It has amended the Revenue Code and also decided to simplify the process of land acquisition within a distance of one kilometre on both sides of the expressways under the Land Acquisition Act 2013.

Land acquisition to be made easier in Uttar Pradesh

Continuing his efforts to promote industrialisation in the state, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has now issued directions to amend.

Coronavirus cash boost for Dudley transport workers

Transport workers will see their coronavirus funding quadrupled after council bosses backed down in a pay row.

Supreme Court wakes up from slumber

Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Singer From Bangladesh Humiliates PM Modi On Social Media, Police File Complaint

The complaint was filed by a resident of Belonia town in South Tripura district who is a student of Pandit Deen Dayal Petroleum University at Gandhinagar in Gujarat

FIR against Sa Re Ga Ma Pa runner-up Mainul Noble for remarks against PM Modi

Speaking to indianexpress.com, Suman Paul, an engineering student at Pandit Deen Dayal Petroleum University in Gandhinagar of Gujarat, said he filed the complaint against the Bangladeshi singer at Belonia police station on May 25.

Coronavirus lockdown: Final-yr college exams will surely be held, says govt

If the situation caused due to the coronavirus does not improve by July, then the first-year students can be promoted based on internal assessment

Congress demands white paper on health dept purchases in Himachal Pradesh

Leader of opposition in Himachal Pradesh, Mukesh Agnihotri today asked the Bharatiya Janata Party government in state to come out with a white paper.

OSU basketball: Mike Boynton releases message in wake of racial violence

STILLWATER — Oklahoma State men’s basketball coach Mike Boynton issued a statement Friday on his Twitter page following recent racial violence and protests around the country.Boynton started the tweetwith “Do Better. Be Better.” He then posted a picture of a typed message.Here is that message in its entirety:“I’ve been struggling with the latest unnecessary death of a brother in the streets of our country. It’s incomprehensible to me how someone could show such a lack of care for another person. Even worse… physically drive a man, who he was charged with protecting, to his death.

Rifts erupt between Ajit Doval and Indian military leadership

Rifts erupt between Ajit Doval and Indian military leadership

Flood in Western Maharashtra not due to Almatti Dam

ConCourt overturns personal costs order made against Public Protector

Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane has commended the Constitutional Court for affirming the significance of her office by overturning a personal costs order made against her by the North Gauteng High Court in Pretoria.

SPECIAL REPORT: Dwindling dividends of democracy

ACCORDING to American Poet,  Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803 -1882), "The first wealth is health." Taken further, a healthy man is a

The President Versus the Mods

President Trump’s taking aim at Twitter for fact-checking his tweets is part of a long tradition upheld by aggrieved internet trolls. The stakes are high.

Outbuddies DX achievement list revealed

We have just picked up new achievements for Outbuddies DX. There are 38 achievements worth a total of 1,000 Gamerscore, none of which are secret.

Warborn achievement list revealed

We have just picked up new achievements for Warborn. There are 26 achievements worth a total of 1,000 Gamerscore, none of which are secret.

Rigid Force Redux achievement list revealed

We have just picked up new achievements for Rigid Force Redux. There are 40 achievements worth a total of 1,000 Gamerscore, none of which are secret.

Warface: Breakout achievement list revealed

We have just picked up new achievements for Warface: Breakout. There are 38 achievements worth a total of 1,000 Gamerscore, none of which are secret.

No proposal on formation of interim Govt in J&K: Raina

No proposal on formation of interim Govt in J&K: Raina ‘All propaganda,  No reality ‘ Nasir Azam Srinagar, May 28: The Bharatiya Janta Party on Thursday said there is no proposal with the Centre about formation of interim government or advisory council in Jammu & Kashmir. Talking to news agency Ravinder Raina, BJP’s J&K UT president, […]

Tax Deducted at Source: Quarterly payment of TDS could be a ‘Saviour’ for taxpayers in Corona crisis

It is hoped that the Income Tax Department will be empathetic to the problems faced by taxpayers and a pragmatic view shall be taken to allow taxpayers to make the quarterly payment of TDS under Rule 30(3).

Karnataka HC questions policy to choose migrants for trains

Hearing a PIL on the plight of migrant workers in the state on Thursday, a division bench of the Karnataka High Court, comprising Chief Justice Abhay Sreenivas Oka and Justice B V Nagaratha, remarked that there was no clear and transparent “policy” by which passengers were being picked.

Coronavirus India lockdown Day 66 updates | May 29, 2020

Coronavirus vaccine developed by India likely to begin human trial in October, says expert.

Twitter hides Trump’s Minnesota tweet, saying it ‘glorifies violence’

Twitter has just hidden US President Donald Trump‘s tweet about the situation in Minnesota, saying it “glorified violence.” The company didn’t delete the tweet as it thought “it may be in the public interest for the tweet to remain accessible.” In the tweet, Trump was addressing civil unrest in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and threatened that law enforcement would open fire […]

National Guard brings critical geriatric care to Pennsylvania nursing homes

When coronavirus lockdowns began across the nation, those most vulnerable were also seemingly those whom the military were least qualified to care for.

RSPCA reports influx of calls about cats in Shropshire as kitten season starts

The RSPCA has revealed it received more than 70 reports about cats in Shropshire since the start of lockdown.

Justice Isa questions Shehzad Akbar’s appointment as ARU head

Justice Isa had previously raised 15 questions in a rejoinder submitted to SC in a case pertaining to offshore properties owned by his family

‘Congress has come to the aid of migrant workers’

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

Police investigation underway after 80-year-old cyclist seriously injured

The collision happened at the junction of Charcoal Road and Dunham Road

Woman who claimed Breastcheck was negligent in her screening loses High Court case

Six months after receiving a normal screening result, the Wexford mother-of-two was diagnosed with breast cancer.

Lessons from the pandemic crisis

The failur­e of an effect­ive leader­ship at the global level to deal with the pandem­ic is a major lesson one can learn

'Closer than we would like': Rep. Steve King faces tough primary challenge that is backed by GOP leaders

Iowa Republican Rep. Steve King will face off against four other primary candidates Tuesday night, and the embattled congressman confirms the poll numbers between him and his closest challenger are tight.

Cong leaders demand Rs 10,000 for poor

On the call given by the Congress president Sonia Gandhi and former party president Rahul Gandhi under the ‘Speak up India’ programme large number of Congressmen went live on Thursday on various social media platforms and raised many issues. The Pradesh Congress Committee (PCC) president

88.2% final year students want last semester exams to be cancelled: MASU survey

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

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

Commentary: Embattled China knows its national priority is the economy

Notwithstanding controversy over a Hong Kong security law and brewing tensions with the US, proceedings at the National People’s Congress and ...

Editorial: Stop focusing on looting in Minneapolis. Be outraged that police keep killing black men

There is anger on the streets in Minneapolis. It is understandable given the killing of yet another unarmed black man as he was arrested.

Court rejects bid to revive permits for new oil and gas pipelines

A federal appeals court on Thursday turned down the Trump administration's request to revive a permit program for new oil and gas pipelines.

Trump will claim coronavirus success but first must define it

For President Trump to win a second term in the White House, strategists in both parties agree voters must have the perception he successfully managed the coronavirus outbreak and its economic fallout. But that first means a pitched battle with supporters of presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden to define success.

Midlands Air Ambulance lands on Cannock Park Golf Course as golfer collapses and dies

Emergency crews received a report a man had collapsed on the golf course at around 3.30pm yesterday (Thursday)

Twitter Shield Needs Fresh Look, Not Trump Spite

A new executive order targets enemies instead of taking thoughtful aim at a dated immunity law that’s been challenged by Democrats and Republicans.

'Consumed by TDS': Cruz rips Bill Kristol for supporting Twitter following Trump executive order

Sen. Ted Cruz responded to criticism from Bill Kristol by saying the political commentator has become so “consumed” with “Trump derangement syndrome” that he has been rendered “unrecognizable.”

You cannot repair the economic damage of coronavirus simply by unlocking

The government have announced that groups will be able to meet outside, but is this too soon and will it really help the economy? 

‘I Can Never Forget PM Nehru Wielding a Lathi to Disperse a Rampaging Mob’

In 1947 I was a fourteen year old – living in Delhi – caught up in the trauma of Partition and the excitement of the promise of Independence. I was motivated to join the Armed Forces – the Navy, primarily because it would provide me an opportunity to serve the country and contribute towards nation building. I must confess to being completely fascinated by the spotless white uniform sported by the dashing Lord Louis Mountbatten of Burma – the last Viceroy and the first Governor General of India!! One could not but observe Jawaharlal Nehru in his impeccable churidhar and kurta, and the signature ‘Nehru’ jacket. It has a different name these days!

Jeff Hardy DWI History Exploited For WWE Storyline, Brother Matt Hardy Tweets

Jeff Hardy is having his struggles with substance abuse used as inspiration for a new angle on "WWE Smackdown". Friday's episode of "Smackdown" kicked off in controversial and memorable fashion. An apparent hit-and-run wound up WWE superstar Elias in a hospital. Canada's Renee Young reported on the scene. The vehicle was subsequently determined to belong…

Record jump in Covid-19 patients in Uttarakhand

The sudden jump of coronavirus patient number from 500 to 602 in 24 hours has created worry for Uttarakhand government.

Greece Will Open to International Tourists but Ban Travellers From Covid-19 Hotspots

The Greek government announced today that it will open up to international tourists from 29 different countries on 15 June, according to the English-language Greek news outlet Ekathimerini. People from countries with high infection rates for the coronavirus, including the US, UK, Sweden, Spain, and Brazil, will not be allowed to enter Greece.

Hawaii budget shortfall now projected to be $2.3 billion | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

There was a lot of guesswork involved, but a panel of experts concluded Thursday that state tax collections will drop by 7% this fiscal year and another 12% next year, leaving Gov. David Ige’s administration with a whopping $2.3 billion budget hole to patch up.

TS POLYCET 2020: Entrance exam to be conducted on 1 July; SBTET extends application deadline till 9 June

The State Board of Technical Education and Training in Telangana has announced that the TS POLYCET 2020 will now be held on 1 July from 11 am to 1.30 pm

Chhattisgarh: Three children die in quarantine in last 48 hours

Officials attributed the deaths to a combination of heat and overcrowding at quarantine centres.

Why Sitharaman lost her cool over Rahul

Why Sitharaman lost her cool over Rahul. 'Having long portrayed Rahul as being out of touch, the BJP was suddenly confronted with a spectacle of humbleness and concern for the downtrodden,' observes Amulya Ganguli.

Why Trump’s Executive Order against protection for social media firms matters

Trump is arguing that if social media firms seek protection from the fact that they cannot control what a user posts, then they shouldn’t be intervening with those posts either.Trump’s move could set a precedent for other countries, though it doesn’t necessarily mean that they will follow them

Gujarat: AMA wants testing in pvt hospitals with no govt interference, moves HC

The plea also points out that family members of a lab-confirmed positive patient are not being permitted to be tested and are being made to wait for approvals up to three or five days, by when “ much damage is already done.”

Teachers’ Union President: 'I Don't Agree' with Opening Schools as Soon as Possible

The president of the AFT said she does not agree with President Donald Trump’s view that schools should reopen as soon as possible.

News in Pictures

The images from around the world that tell the stories of this week.

Palestinian Authority eases lockdown measures as coronavirus cases decline

Given lack of other options, authorities used restrictions as main tool to fight pandemic

Police rescue six teenagers from Sundarbans after a night in the woods

The police have rescued six teenagers who lost their way after venturing out into the Sundarbans.

Minister Shahine Robinson fighting cancer

MINISTER of Labour and Social Security Shahine Robinson is seriously ill, a Jamaica Obser...

NBN Co limits gigabit services to just 7 percent of HFC footprint

Similarly constrains access to 250 Mbps tier.

‘Pre-clinical Covid-19 vaccine trials in India could conclude by October’

India may be close to successfully developing a vaccine for the novel coronavirus, Principal Scientific Adviser Dr K VijayRaghavan said on Thursday adding that of the 30 groups engaged in the exercise, 20 are ‘working at a good pace’.

Shah Alam police to question Selangor Bersatu chief over Raya gathering during CMCO

KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 — Police investigators will call in Selangor Bersatu chief Datuk Abdul Rashid Asari over a Hari Raya gathering at his home that allegedly breached the conditional movement control order (CMCO). Shah Alam police chief ACP Baharudin Mat Taib confirmed this and the investigation...

No fines issued over two large family gatherings tied to COVID-19 outbreak in Saskatoon

Province’s chief medical health officer says officials decided education and compliance were the right course of action

COVID-19 Tracker: Ulhasnagar crosses 300-mark; Badlapur, Ambernath witness a drop in numbers

With 33 new cases, Ulhasnagar's coronavirus tally zoomed past 300 on Friday. On the other hand, Badlapur reported two cases, while Ambernath had three cases of COVID-19.

Mother 'pierced her baby's skull with screwdriver while fighting with lover'

Metro.co.uk: News, Sport, Showbiz, Celebrities from Metro

Andrew Cuomo says NYC will begin reopening process on June 8

New York City will finally begin reopening from its months-long coronavirus lockdown on June 8, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Friday.

40 joggers including teenagers arrested for violating social distancing

Overzealous police

Q&A: How many days a week will children be able to attend school from late August?

Roadmap for reopening schools being drawn up over the next fortnight

NCCCR continues to deliver high-quality services during COVID-19 pandemic

Hamad Medical Corporation’s National Center for Cancer Care and Research (NCCCR) continues to deliver highquality cancer services during the COVID-19 pandemic. Measures has been taken protect all vulnerable patients and limit the risk of exposure to patients and staff.

It’s lit now! British American Tobacco heads to court over cigarette sale ban

Government has come under fire from smokers around the country for refusing to allow the sale of cigarettes from Monday – when the country moves to level 3 lockdown - but giving alcohol the green light.

The George Floyd Killing Exposes the Failures of Police Reform

As protests engulf Minneapolis after yet another police killing, advocates across the country say the time for police reform is over.

Mosquitoes found breeding in 'hidden' containers placed in trees, says Hougang MP Png Eng Huat amid dengue concern

SINGAPORE: Member of Parliament for Hougang Png Eng Huat said on Friday (May 29) that mosquitoes were found breeding inside containers that were ...

Connecticut governor eases restrictions on houses of worship

Gov. Ned Lamont announced Friday he is easing pandemic restrictions on religious services, allowing houses of worship to now have up to 100 people inside, or 25% capacity, whichever is less.

President Buhari pleads debt cancellation for African countries

President Muhammadu Buhari has pleaded with financial institutions and developed countries to cancel the debts of needy countries, especially those in Africa.

LIVE:Trudeau to announce more funds to help remote Indigenous communities respond to COVID-19

This new funding is on top of the $305-million Indigenous Community Support Fund, which the federal government created in March to help First Nations, Inuit and Metis communities prepare for and cope with the pandemic

Akinwumi Adesina, AfDB President, responds to allegations against him

President of African Development Bank, AfDB, Akinwumi Adesina, has responded the allegations levelled against him by whistleblowers.

Couple swap Highland wedding for virtual promise ceremony

Amy Dickenson and Lloyd Dias had planned to marry at Dornoch Cathedral in the Highlands on May 25.

Railways issues guidelines for TTEs: Black coats, ties off, PPEs, masks, gloves on

The railways also said that all its staff shall be provided with sufficient number of masks, face shields, head covers, hand gloves, sanitiser and soap ensuring their safety while they are duty.

Franklin Graham’s Charlotte-based chaplains head to Minneapolis in Floyd case

To his 8.6 million Facebook followers, Graham reacted with anger to Floyd’s death.

Aid workers abducted and killed in Somalia

Somalia's government says eight "very young" aid workers have been abducted and killed by an armed group outside the capital, Mogadishu.

BREAKING: Donald Trump cuts links with WHO during extraordinary anti-China rant

The US President said China had "total control" over the World Health Organisation, while also accusing the country of violating treaty obligations in Hong Kong

Ed Miliband demands more state support to rescue UK steel sector

Former Labour leader says government should consider taking equity stakes in struggling manufacturers

I don’t blame you, I blame your English teachers - Mornah jabs critics

National Chairman of the People's National Convention (PNC) Bernard Mornah has reacted to calls demanding for his arrest.

Jim Acosta Once Again Has Dumb Question at White House Briefing... then Kayleigh McEnany Responds

During the White House briefing Thursday afternoon, CNN's Jim Acosta

Rioters Breach, Burn Minneapolis Police Department's Third Precinct

Rioters in Minneapolis breached the city police department's third precinct and set fires, according to numerous eyewitness accounts.

2 OGWs arrested2 OGWs arrested

2 OGWs arrested Tasaduq Hussain  Kupwara, May 28: The Jammu and Kashmir Police on Thursday claimed to have arrested two associates of Hizbul Mujahideen militant from Kupwara district and recovered arms and ammunition from their possession. Officials told that two local militant associates of Hizb were arrested in Handwara. Police said that “on the basis of […]

2 militant associates arrested in Kupwara: Police

Police on Thursday said it arrested two militant associates of Hizbul Mujahideen at Kralgund area of Kupwara districts. A police official said arms and

Matt Hancock's obsession with hospitals has warped priorities and cost lives

The government’s chaotic approach has been to treat the sickness rather than stop the spread of the virus

South Korea schools forced to close again after second wave of coronavirus

Hundreds of schools in South Korea were forced to close just days after reopening due to an unexpected spike in coronavirus cases, according to a report Friday. The country reported 79 new COVID-19

Ministry says no swine fever virus found in samples from inter-Korean border

Samples taken from areas near the inter-Korean border have tested negative for African swine fever, the ministry said Friday, raising the possibility of the resumption of a tour program to the truce village of Panmunjom next month as scheduled. Tours to the southern side of Panmunjom in the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) have been suspended since October as part of efforts to prevent the spread of African swine fever sin...

Chamisa MDC Fuming As High Court Dismisses Application Seeking Order to Block Khupe Group from Recalling Lawmakers

Reacting to the court ruling, MDC-A presidential spokesperson Dr. Nkululeko Sibanda, described the dismissal of the case as a “Zanu PF attempt to destroy the MDC Alliance

Outrage over ‘brutal beating’ of Nigerian in India

Sodiq Oyeleke Outrage has trailed the "brutal" beating of a yet-to-be-identified Nigerian in India. The PUNCH reports that many people on social media condemned the beating after the video su...

A Texas Supreme Court decision could disenfranchise millions during the pandemic

Voters under age 65 could potentially be disenfranchised.

Covid-19 creating chaos on many fronts

WITH the global death toll now more than 360,000 and still rising, the Covid-19 pandemic is creating health, ethical, social, business, economic and political chaos.

Biden Claims Charlamagne 'Baited' Him Into Making Controversial Comments

Former Vice President Joe Biden shifted the blame for his

Vampire Diaries star Zach Roerig 'arrested and charged with DUI'

The star was arrested early morning.

Lockdown woes: Bengal migrants travel with co-passenger's dead body for over 20 hours

The passengers sought help from Odisha police at two places but they were reportedly not entertained.

The new lockdown rules on sunbathing in parks or on beaches in Wales

The latest coronavirus guidelines on relaxing outdoors and in groups of how many

Meghan Markle Is Helping an Animal Welfare Charity Financially Struggling amid the Pandemic

The duchess has been in conversation with her patronage Mayhew, an organization dedicated to keeping homeless individuals and their beloved emotional support dogs together.

Special master defends early release of Hawaii inmates, says recidivism rate low | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

Special Master Daniel Foley addressed criticisms regarding the release of hundreds of state inmates to reduce the spread of COVID-19 but said continuing to get them out of jails and prisons will be difficult.

Police investigating after alleged vandalism at Montreal synagogue

MONTREAL — B’nai Brith Canada is describing a recent act of vandalism against a Montreal-area synagogue as one of the worst such incidents in Canada in recent years.

Police investigating after Montreal-area synagogue vandalized

B’nai Brith Canada says the recent act of vandalism is one of the worst such incidents in Canada in recent years

Crisis looms in NASS as over 4,000 staff demand implementation of revised condition of service

The industrial strike is afoot in the national assembly as over 4000 parliamentary staff including states’ houses of assembly have demanded..

Former reality TV contestant admits to child sex material charges

Former reality television show contestant Matt Goyder has confessed to possessing and distributing child sex abuse material online.

Former reality TV contestant admits to child sex material charges

Former reality television show contestant Matt Goyder has confessed to possessing and distributing child sex abuse material online.

Cruise season killed

The cruise-ship season in Canada is all but dead as Ottawa extends a ban on ships in Canadian waters until the end of October.

Federal government extends ban on large cruise ships operating in Canadian waters until end of October

In March the government barred ships with more than 500 passengers until July 1

Coronavirus carers left 'in limbo' as Italian region vetoes budget rise

MILAN (Reuters) - Authorities in Lombardy, the northern Italian region at the centre of one of Europe’s worst coronavirus outbreaks, have rebuffed requests to top up health service budgets to cover huge increases in services from homecare operators.

Student loan borrowers say the government is unfairly taking their tax refunds — here’s what they are doing about it, and Chase Sapphire reward points can now be redeemed for groceries and takeout

Friday’s top personal finance stories

Minister struggles to explain self-isolation rules when asked about childcare

'Follow the guidance, unless you can't?'

What markets in north Nottinghamshire will look like when they reopen

Government lockdown guidelines allow them to reopen on June 1

New York’s nursing home horrors are even worse than you think

Patricia Castillo remembers when the Newfane Rehab and Health Care Center, where her mother lived, notified her that a patient had just been admitted from a nearby Niagara County hospital with

As more COVID-19 testing leads to prison workers being out, DPS asks other law enforcement if they’d work at prisons

The North Carolina Department of Public Safety is asking law enforcement officers from other state agencies whether they would be willing to work at state prisons in the event the agency has a major shortage of correctional officers due to COVID-19, according to documents obtained by WBTV.

300 Indian nationals stuck in Pakistan to return home on Saturday

Around 300 Indian nationals, who are stuck in Pakistan due to coronavirus outbreak, will be coming back home on Saturday.

Whitmer calls for federal bailout but announces no budget cuts

Almost two weeks after Michigan projected a $3.2 billion budget deficit for this year, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer renewed her call for a federal bailout.

States Are Reopening, But Many Americans Say They Aren’t Rushing Back To Normal Life

Welcome to Pollapalooza, our weekly polling roundup. Poll(s) of the week Almost all states have now begun phased reopenings after shutting down nonessential bus…

No time limit for bringing back workers: Yogi

The state is “resolved to get back all its workers safely, respectfully and free of cost and there is no time limit to this exercise”, Adityanath said at a meeting held to sign memorandums of understanding with industry bodies

Op-Ed: Pandemic getting worse globally and what it means

For all the meaningless drivel about “reopening”, the net infection rate keeps climbing. According to Johns Hopkins, an all-time official high of 117.2K infections were recorded on 28 May.

CISF official posted at warship building GRSEL succumbs to COVID-19

This is the fourth death from coronavirus in the about 1.62 lakh personnel strong force and the second from this unit, a defence PSU located in Kolkata.

Gen. Jack Keane: China 'weaponized' coronavirus to 'destroy Western democracies' economies'

Fox News senior strategic analyst Gen. Jack Keane told "The Story" Friday that Chinese President Xi Jinping had "weaponized" the spread of coronavirus around the world to destroy Western economies and stifle its competition.

Launch owners told to follow health safety rules, fare to remain unchanged

Launch owners have been told to resume services throughout Bangladesh from Sunday enforcing social distancing measures between the passengers and following health safety guidance amid the coronavirus outbreak.

Spotify Claims Kobalt Is at Fault in Eminem Songs Copyright Dispute

Spotify has filed a third party claim in a federal court in Tennessee against Kobalt Music Publishing, alleging that the company is at fault in a copyright dispute over 243 Eminem songs, including the Grammy- and Oscar-winning "Lose Yourself."

Brazilians say 'I do' at drive-thru weddings to avoid virus

For João Blank and Erica Blank’s first kiss as husband and wife, they didn’t lock lips. The couple could only press their face masks together while sitting in the back of a hatchback, where they had j

Glasgow teen, 14, attacked by gang armed with ‘large blades’ in school grounds

A GLASGOW teenager was attacked by a gang armed with “bladed weapons” in the grounds of a school. Cops are appealing for information after the lad, 14, was brutally assaulted around 6pm…

38,431 migrants sent to their native states, over 1 lakh were registered

The administration claimed that the concerning states and the Indian Railways will consult if the demand of more Shramik train rise.

Rajasthan SDO performs last rites of infant

According to officials, the family returned to the village from Mumbai earlier this month, and the girl’s father tested Covid-19 positive on May 23. However, the child, who died of diarrhoea, had tested negative for the virus.

Serbian President Says Will Attend Victory Day Parade in Moscow on 24 June

BELGRADE (Sputnik) - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic confirmed on Friday his plans to attend the military parade in Moscow on 24 June that will mark the 75th...

24 more test positive for COVID-19 in Assam, total count 880

As many as 24 people have tested positive for COVID-19 in Assam, taking the total number of such cases in the state to 880, Health Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said. Of the 24, 11 are from Goalpara, three each from Nalbari and Tinsukia, two from Dibrugarh and one each from Kamrup, Nagaon, Karbi

Nagaland Board To Announce Results For Class 10 and 12 On May 30

Nagaland Board of School Education (NBSE) announced that the results HSLC (class 10) and HSSLC (class 12) exam 2020 will be released on Saturday, 30 May.

Student at Keilor Downs secondary school in Melbourne tests positive to coronavirus

A school in Melbourne's northwest has closed for cleaning after a student tested positive to coronavirus.

Why some of my anti-Hillary friends are leaning towards Biden 2020

Donald Trump's supporters in 2016 could not get on board with Hillary Clinton, but it appears they could be swayed by Joe Biden in 2020.

Man charged with murder after body of mum found at popular country park

Thomas McCann is due to appear at Manchester Magistrates' Court tomorrow (Saturday)

Polis says he’s working for more federal funding to local governments

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis said Thursday that he hopes the next federal COVID-19 relief package includes more funding for local governments in the state.

Shah Rukh Khan And Gauri Khan Extend Support, Urge People To Help Those Affected By Cyclone Amphan

After extending his support to frontline workers for the battle against the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic and lending financial help for COVID-19 relief, Shah Rukh Khan along with his wife Gauri Khan, have now rendered their support to relief works in West Bengal, post the damage caused by the Cyclone Amphon.

Ford expected to unveil new COVID-19 testing strategy during daily briefing at Queen's Park

Premier Doug Ford is expected to unveil the province’s new COVID-19 testing strategy during his daily briefing at Queen’s Park this afternoon.

Man electrocuted few weeks to wedding - The nation Nigeria

A middle-aged man identified simply as Chukwudi has reportedly died after he was electrocuted.The incident was said to have occurred at Opobo...

Silent 'doctors not martyrs' protest held outside No10 during Clap for Carers

A group of doctors in scrubs and masks held a 'Doctors not martyrs' banner outside Downing Street in a show of support for the over 200 NHS staff who have died from coronavirus

‘Africa is in mid-morning of COVID-19 crisis’

  Kampala, Uganda | RONALD MUSOKE | African governments will have to go slow on lifting some of the lockdown measures they instituted to control the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, senior officials at the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Africa Centres for Disease Control and prevention have said. Speaking at a virtual press …

MP Veerendra Kumar, RS MP and doyen of Kerala’s socialist politics, passes away

MP Veerendra Kumar, apart from his exemplary political career as the leader of several socialist outfits, was also an acclaimed writer, orator and thinker.

Lawrence Jones alarmed prosecutors unable to find 'intent and malice' in Floyd's death

Lawrence Jones weighed in on the charges levied against the Minneapolis police officer who is seen in a viral video putting his knee into the neck of George Floyd, who dies in police custody.

Eastern Cape confirms some schools not ready to reopen on Monday

Kojana told the briefing that alleged acts of sabotage among rival suppliers were crippling the supply of PPE in some districts.

Eastern Cape confirms schools without PPE will not reopen on Monday

The Eastern Cape Department of Education has confirmed not all schools will be ready to reopen on Monday.

The Biggest Party In Kyrgyzstan Continues To Splinter Amid Infighting

Kyrgyzstan's largest party, the Social Democrats, suffered a rift last year amid an internal feud of its most prominent members and now another section has split from the main party just months before parliamentary elections.

What happened before George Floyd died

MINNEAPOLIS — One was a veteran of the Minneapolis Police Department who moonlighted as an off-duty security guard. The other provided security at a Salvation Army store and spent some...

Philippines sees largest spike in infections, will still ease curbs

MANILA/JAKARTA The Philippines saw its biggest spike in coronavirus cases yesterday, with 539 new infections recorded. The fresh cases brought the nationwide tally to 15,588, of which 921 have led to deaths. The numbers are expected to rise further, the Health...

Demonstrators Flood Columbus Streets To Protest Police Violence, George Floyd’s Death

Columbus police are standing by and have blocked off North High Street at Broad Street downtown to stop the protests from marching further.

Instead of 14-day quarantine protocol, Kutch industry body demands Covid test for migrants returning to work

Federation of Kutch Industries Association (FOKIA) has written a letter Chief Minister Vijay Rupani, demanding that the provision requiring one to remain in quarantine after inter-state travel be done away with

Wife of accused George Floyd killer Derek Chauvin once wrote bad check