Over 30,000 get jobs under MGNREGS in Sambalpur

Terming it as a significant achievement, district coordinator of MGNREGS Sobhit Bishi said it is for the first time that such large number of people have been engaged under MGNREGS in the district.

Coles lifts all purchase limits on grocery items

Toilet paper hoarding stopped a little while ago and now Coles has lifted restrictions on the last of the pantry staples.

Serious Crash, Ngongotaha - Bay Of Plenty

Emergency services are responding to a serious crash in Ngongotaha.

UPDATE: Serious Crash, Ngongotaha - Bay Of Plenty

One person has died following a single-vehicle crash in Ngongotaha.

Services to resume in New Jersey county where rabbis were first to end communal prayer - US & Canada

Services to resume in New Jersey's Bergen County, where rabbis were first to end communal prayer.

On Mandelblit’s Kangaroo Court, Rav Meir Kahane, and Israeli Democracy - Opeds

Ah, Israeli democracy! Thy very name is bribery, fraud, and breach of trust! How Israeli democracy undermines and threatens itself. Opinion.

Missing teenager who vanished from Falkirk during lockdown sparks police search

Police are concerned for Naomi Leigh Addison's welfare.

Brother of Linwood man missing for 10 years: "I sometimes dream he's come home"

Stuart Dallas says he still finds himself looking online for his brother Edward Dallas, 47, who vanished in 2010 and hasn't been seen since.

Kilmarnock dump to reopen with new rules in place - here's all you need to know

Residents have to book an appointment for the recycling centre and only certain recycling will be accepted.

Robber in court for $979 899 gold heist

A MAN from Pumula South in Bulawayo, who was part of a five-member gang, appeared in court on Thursday facing armed robbery charges involving 1 170,30 grammes o...

2014 MDC camps may need mediation

TWO camps have emerged from the MDC-T 2014 structures following the mooted Supreme Court ruling for the MDC-T 2014 structures to organise an extraordinary congr...

Hospitals demand COVID-19 records

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

China's proposed national security law should be on G7 agenda: Former Hong Kong governor

The United Kingdom should ensure that China's efforts to impose a new national security law on Hong Kong are on the agenda for the G7 meeting in ...

In Maharashtra, Bhagat Singh Koshyari wants Raj Bhavan independent

In a letter to the Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray, Koshyari has said Raj Bhavan be made an independent establishment on the lines of the judiciary and the legislative secretariat.

Thai tanker detained in Vietnamese waters for illegal fuel trading

Vietnamese Coast Guard stated on May 25, that CG ship detained tanker SIAM VARICH with some 1,700 tons of fuel on board, in South China sea some 90 nm off Con Dao island, southernmost Vietnam. The …

They give us food all the time, NO DRUGS – Coronavirus patients in Niger

Coronavirus patients in Niger state have called out the state government over alleged poor treatments meted to them at the isolation center in Minna. According to The Nation, some of the patients who spoke to newsmen

Phishing emails disguised as Covid-19 reports

Phishing emails are ingenious and bank upon users' ignorance about safety precautions

547 inmates released in Anambra, Kano - The Nation Nigeria

No fewer than 547 inmates have been released from correctional centres in Anambra and Kano states. The Anambra command of the Service said it released

No new cases of COVID-19 on May 25

Myanmar saw no new COVID-19 patients on May 24 and May 25, according to an announcement from the Ministry of Health and Sports (MOHS) on the morning of May 25. There are a total of 201 COVID-10 patients on May 25 at 7:00 am. Among the previously confirmed cases, there were 122 people recovered from the virus on May 25. A total of six confirmed patients have died.  On May 24, the National Health Laboratory (Yangon) conducted 188 cases and Medical Research Department conducted 166 cases totaling 354 cases. 

Go after kidnappers, Ondo community tells Amotekun 

Residents of Akoko in Ondo State have urged the new Corps Commander, Ondo State Security Network Agency and Amotekun Corps ...

Police Gun Down Bulawayo Man Driving With His Girlfriend…. More Details Emerge

Police Gun Down Bulawayo Man.... More Details Emerge. More details have emerged on the strange case of the late Paul Munakopa, 34,who was fatally shot

Video of Leo Varadkar enjoying sun in Phoenix Park causes controversy

It has been confirmed the video was taken on Sunday and keyboard warriors have slammed it as being irresponsible

Doctor shares realities of being emergency room physician during COVID-19 pandemic in video

In a video that uses animated illustrations, ebola survivor Dr Craig Spencer shared what it was like to be an emergency room physician during the coronavirus pandemic in New York City.

JD(U) MLA reply to migrant’s job query: ‘Why couldn’t your father give one’

Leader of Opposition in Bihar Assembly Tejashwi Prasad Yadav termed the JD (U) MLA's statement "insensitive".

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

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

Earthquake strikes near New Zealand capital, no immediate damage reported

WELLINGTON: A magnitude 5.8 earthquake struck near New Zealand's capital Wellington on Monday (May 25), but there were no immediate reports of damage.

Congress targets PM, Shah after HC raps Gujarat govt on Covid fight

Addressing a press conference, Congress spokesperson Abhishek Singhvi asked whether the Prime Minister and Home Minister are “even aware of what is happening in their own home state?”

Ismail Sabri: Mandatory letter of undertaking for returning Malaysians available online today

KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 — The letter of undertaking (LoU) for hotel charges that returning Malaysians must complete as part of their documentation will be available online starting today, said Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob. The senior minister said that the application form and LoU will be...

Perak cops arrest drug-fuelled man with fake pistol who rammed into Istana Iskandariah

KUALA KANGSAR, May 25 — A drug-fuelled lorry driver stormed his way into the gates of Istana Iskandariah here this morning in his Perodua MyVi while carrying a fake pistol and a knife. Kuala Kangsar District Police Chief ACP Razali Ibrahim said in the 7.40 am incident, the suspect rammed his way...

Covid-19: The number of confirmed cases in Mpumalanga as of May 24

The Mpumalanga Department of Health confirmed that the number of Covid-19 cases in Mpumalanga has increased to 101.

Islamic Call to Prayer Broadcast on Loudspeakers in Great Britain

Mosques across the UK could begin daily broadcasts of the call to prayer through loudspeakers after they were given permission during Ramadan

Bin blaze damages window at premises in Telford

A wheelie bin caught fire behind a property in Telford damaging a window.

Police storm Anambra carjackers’ den, recover vehicles, guns

Tony Okafor, Awka The Special Anti-Robbery Squad of the Anambra State Police Command, on Sunday, stormed a carjackers’ den in the state and arrested three suspects. It also recovered a bus and a ...

NIDCOM lists items allegedly ‘carted away’ by communications minister

Kayode Oyero The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission has released a list of items allegedly “carted away” by the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Isa Pantami, after he allegedly ejec...

Bushfire conditions to worsen in future

Australia faces even more dangerous bushfire conditions in the future, say scientists who warn the devastating 2019-20 blazes are not a one-off event. The cor...

Covid-19: 'It's in your hands' - Ramaphosa calls on citizens to play their part

President Cyril Ramaphosa says South Africa is now at risk of even more coronavirus infections as it prepares to gear down to alert Level 3 of the lockdown.

Tribal Mediation Leads to Short Truce in Yemen’s Abyan

A tribal mediation led to a short truce between the legitimate government and Southern Transitional Council (STC) forces in Yemen’s Abyan province for the Eid al-Fitr holiday. The three-day truce went into effect on Sunday some two weeks after fighti

Israel reports 5 new COVID-19 cases

Israel reports 5 new COVID-19 cases: Israel registered five new coronavirus cases in the past 24 hours as of Sunday night, taking the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the country to 16,717, according to the country's health ministry.. Get all latest entertainment & viral stories on english.lokmat.com

Hongkongers top real estate buyers in Taiwan amid Beijing crackdown

Tamsui, Linkou top spots for Hongkongers purchasing real estate in Taiwan

Return of Global Stewardship: The UNSC should urgently address Covid-19 – addendum

Authors: Amb. Hasmy Agam and Prof. Anis H. Bajrektarevic Further to the points of view undersigned authors expressed nearly two months ago it is to a deep regret that the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) still misses to adopt the much-needed Council Resolution to address the COVID-19 (C-19) pandemic event. This is largely due to […]

Industrial estates in TN start functioning with new rules

Following permission from the Tamilnadu government, factories in industrial esates located in non-containment zones in the State, including those at Ambattur and Guindy, resumed their operations from today. Continue Reading →

Ramzan greetings from Haz association chief

India Hajj Association president Abu Bakar has said Ramzan is being celebrated this year when the world is facing an unprecedented crisis. Continue Reading →

Covid-19: Chennai reports more infections, 23 districts ‘nil’ cases

Tamilnadu on Sunday recorded eight deaths due to COVID-19, taking the toll to 111 while 765 fresh cases saw the state's total infections breaching the 16,000 mark, the Health department said. Continue Reading →

Lockdown to be extended? TN CM to hold discussions with medical experts tomorrow

With the fourth phase of lockdown coming to an end on 31 May, Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami will hold a discussion with medical experts on Tuesday, to seek their view on easing restrictions. Continue Reading →

The anti-establishment figure putting Boris Johnson at risk

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

Eden-Monaro byelection date set for July 4

Speaker Tony Smith will issue the writs on Thursday for what will be a five-and-a-half-week campaign.

Shropshire village shop marks 10th birthday but 'lifeline' service continues

Set up following the 2008 recession to support a small village between Newport and Market Drayton, the Cheswardine Community Shop marked its 10th anniversary under lockdown, when the lifeline it provides to villagers is more clear than ever before.

Shrewsbury charity receives £3,000 to help caregivers

A Shrewsbury charity that is supporting vulnerable people through the coronavirus crisis has been awarded a £3,000 grant to provide support to isolated or bereaved caregivers during lockdown.

Thanks paid to staff and residents after 'smooth' reopening of Shropshire tips

Shropshire Council has thanked residents and operators of the county's tips following their successful reopening.

IZ*ONE label updates fans on status of lawsuit against malicious commenters

Off the Record/Swing Entertainment updated fans on the status of the lawsuit against malicious commenters.The label had submitted their first lawsu…

Police: Video of health workers in hazmat suits removing dead body not taken in Brickfields

KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 — Brickfields police said today that a viral video of Health Ministry officials in full personal protective equipment (PPE) transporting a dead body outside a supermarket was not from the district. Brickfields police chief Assistant Commissioner Zairulnizam Mohd...

Johor police foil attempt to smuggle RM1.9m drugs to Indonesia

JOHOR BARU, May 25 — Police have foiled an attempt to smuggle 47.6 kilogrammes of syabu worth RM1.9 million following the arrest of two local men aged 22 and 29, at Teluk Sengat, Kota Tinggi, near here on Friday, May 22. Johor Police Chief Datuk Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay said...

Masaka frontline health workers rewarded for managing COVID-19 patients

Masaka, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Thirteen frontline health workers at Masaka Regional Referral Hospital have been rewarded for their critical role in treating COVID-19 patients. The rewards come a day after the team discharged the fourth COVID-19 patient, a female police officer who contracted the virus from her duty station in at Uganda-Tanzania border of …

India welcomes Afghan government, Taliban Eid ceasefire

Earlier, India had expressed concern over the violence in the country despite a deal between the US and the Taliban that would allow for the US to withdraw its troops from Afghanistan after a more than 18-year long stay.

Man arrested after busting cheating wife

Man arrested after busting cheating wife during Covid-19 induced lockdown. The incident happened in Hwange last week on Tuesday.

Madagascar’s brew and the pandemic - The Nation Nigeria

Since the outbreak of Covid-19 pandemic across the world, one product that has been projected as coming out of Africa is Madagascar’s Covid-Organics....

Kwara CAN: Govt didn’t carry us along - The Nation Nigeria

Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Kwara state on Sunday said the state government did not carry stakeholders along before closure of ...

‘Hard to See’ Hong Kong Remaining the Asian Financial Center if China Takes Over

Sunday on NBC’s “Meet the Press,” White House National Security Adviser Robert […] More

Kaduna Govt. keeps silent as health workers shun El Rufai’s sack threat, commence strike

There is anxiety in Kaduna State following threat by the state government to disengage over 11, 000 health workers.

Court rules comedian’s bushfire fund can’t go to victims, wildlife

A court has ruled millions of dollars raised during the bushfire crisis by comedian Celeste Barber, cannot be distributed to charities or other States to help people and wildlife. The money also can’t…

Eid-ul-Fitr 2020: Sachin Tendulkar, Irfan Pathan And Other Cricket Stars Extend Eid Greetings

Sachin Tendulkar and Irfan Pathan took to Twitter to extend heartfelt wishes to their fans on the festival of Eid-ul-Fitr on Monday.

Serial rapist breaks his back while escaping from Police

A serial rapist popularly referred to as 'the Beast of Kavos' while escaping from Police after he raped a woman, has broken his back when he plunged 100ft into a ravine in Greece. The man whose

Coronavirus: Why you should not dump a mask on the roadside in the UAE

A look at the health, environmental and other implications; plus, are reusable masks good?

MMRCL to set up two COVID-19 care facilities

Amid the rising number of coronavirus cases in the city, Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation (MMRCL) said it is setting up two COVID care facilities. MMRC on Sunday said it is constructing two COVID care

Mandatory COVID-19 test at Chandigarh airport for all travellers bound for Punjab

With the Centre resuming domestic flight services from May 25, the Mohali district administration said on Sunday that all air travellers bound for Punjab shall be tested for COVID-19 upon their

Bengaluru, Chennai among 4 role model cities in handling COVID-19

Bengaluru, Jaipur, Indore and Chennai have been identified by the Centre as possible role models for other cities in handling COVID-19.

China’s border foul play is to divert attention from its internal and international miseries

The pandemic has hit China hard and the country has been facing a severe crisis. There are internal problems, apart from growing pressure from the international community which has accused the country of concealing information relating to the spread of the virus.

Herman Van Rompuy on power and influence in the EU

Power is like manure, it should be spread, never piled up.

Western Australia hit by 'once-in-a-decade' storm

A vast stretch of coast is lashed by torrential rain and huge swells, causing widespread damage.

New Zealand Prime Minister continues interview during 5.8 magnitude earthquake

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

Coronavirus lockdown: Europeans soak up the sun as lockdown laws relax

Europeans soaked up the sun where they could, taking advantage of the first holiday weekend since coronavirus restrictions were eased, while governments grappled with how and when to safely let in foreign travellers to salvage the vital summer tourist season.

GMB fans frustrated missing Piers Morgan can't grill ministers on Dominic Cummings scandal

Good Morning Britain fans had been hoping that Piers would be grilling ministers and giving the government a good tongue lashing amid the Dominic Cummings scandal

Zoo could put down 300 animals as it only has enough cash to feed them for a week

Borth Wild Animal Kingdom owners Tracy and Dean Tweedy are facing the "last resort" - though council chiefs have already "lost confidence" following the deaths of numerous animals

54 flights to land at Bengaluru Airport on first day of resuming operations

Till 9 a.m. on Monday, five flights have landed at the KIA and 17 have taken off to various destinations

Bengal Govt. blames Calcutta Electric Supply Corporation for power collapse

‘The problem is not just because trees could not be removed. CESC told us they did not have enough staff,’ says Kolkata Municipal Corporation administrator Firhad Hakim,

Case against Ponmudi and 99 others for violating prohibitory orders

The former minister and partymen held a meeting violating lockdown norms, says official

Huawei to be ousted from UK network

Plans to further reduce Huawei’s involvement in UK 5G infrastructure are being drawn up following growing anti-China sentiment in the wake of the coronavirus.

Community sport, religious gatherings and weddings get green light as gatherings of up to 100 people allowed from Friday

Community sport, religious gatherings and weddings get green light as gatherings of up to 100 people allowed from Friday

Supply-chain ICT tool  vs. Covid-19 response snags

The National Economic and Development Authority-Regional Development Group has launched information and communication technology  tools that wouold be useful in troubleshooting problems in the supply chain for goods and production inputs and in planning supply chain-related interventions during the 2019 coronavirus disease  pandemic, and potentially post-pandemic period.

Total wellness

"Our military is overstretched. We may render them inutile, ordering them to be Covid frontliners assisting in the delivery of medical and food supplies, on top of keeping the peace in troubled zones. Many anti-government forces could take advantage of the situation and the frustration of Marawi's homeless," Marcos said.

Hungary bows to EU court on migrant prisons

Hungary has backed down in its clash with EU courts on asylum seekers, after letting people out of barbed-wire compounds called "transit zones" on its southern border in line with a court ruling. "I might start running for kilometres. It's so good to feel...

Spain reopening for tourism 1 July

Tourists can return to Spain from 1 July, its prime minister, Pedro Sanchez, said Saturday. Tourists "do not run a risk or bring a risk of contagion to Spain", he said, amid scattered anti-lockdown protests in Madrid. "The hardest is behind us ... we've o...

EU and UK stumbling into Irish border crisis

The looming collapse of the Irish border deal, threatening security, is the elephant in the room in Brexit talks, a top UK think-tank has warned.

Closed mosques, no hugs: Subdued Eid celebrations in India as Coronavirus grips nation

With religious places shut due to the COVID-19 pandemic, people across the nation celebrated a subdued and somber eid, striving to 'connect hearts' instead of embracing each other.

EU tells China to respect Hong Kong freedoms

China ought to preserve Hong Kong's "high degree of autonomy, in line with ... international commitments", EU foreign affairs chief Josep Borrell has said on behalf of the EU, after new Chinese security measures that threatened to violate the 1997 China-U...

Austria president 'sorry' for breaking curfew

Austrian president Alexander Van der Bellen has publicly apologised after breaking the country's new curfew rules by staying in a restaurant until after 11PM. "I went out for the first time since the lockdown with two friends and my wife. We then lost tra...

China warns US of new 'Cold War'

Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi said Sunday that "some political forces in the US are taking China-US relations hostage and pushing our two countries to the brink of a new Cold War," The Guardian reports. Referring to the accusations of president Donald ...

Malta patrol boat 'intimidates' capsized migrants

Alarm Phone, a hotline service for migrants in distress, has released video footing showing an Armed Forces of Malta (AFM) boat making dangerous manoeuvres next to people swimming for their lives at sea. Malta does not deny the footage.

India looks ready for long stand-off with China, may not stop border infra work

India News: Indian security sources say India should be prepared for more turbulence with China on the border. This is because, as a “second mover” India is playi

Domestic flights: Quarantine protocol in different states

India News: After a two-month gap, domestic flights resumed operations today. While Centre's guidelines require arriving passengers to self-monitor their health f

Modi 2.0 Anniversary: From MH-60 Romeo Helicopters To R-27 Missiles, Major Defence Deals Inked By NDA Govt In Last 1 Year

Since romping home to power for a second successive term on May 30, 2019 post a landslide win in the General Elections, the PM Modi-led NDA govt better known as ‘Modi 2.0’, has inked some major game changing defence deals to equip, modernize and bolster the armory and arsenal of the armed forces.

'You can drink, but you can't smoke,' Cyril Ramaphosa tells South Africans as lockdown is relaxed

South Africans will be allowed to buy and sell alcoholic beverages on June 1 after a ban on liquor that lasted more than 60 days.

Gantz: I have full confidence in the legal system - Inside Israel

Gantz comments on Netanyahu's trial: He is presumed innocent, I'm sure he will receive a fair trial.

Yamina MK: Netanyahu is to blame for the sickness of the justice system - Defense/Security

"A day on which the Israeli Prime Minister sits on the defendant’s bench is a sad day for the State of Israel," says MK Matan Kahana.

Missing North Delta senior found deceased

88-year-old Jarnail Sanghera had been missing since the morning of Friday, May 15

Why Mansfield has the lowest number of coronavirus cases in Nottinghamshire

'I think from people I've spoken to in the community really understands the risk'

Thousands displaced in Nakasongola by rising Lake Kyoga water levels

Nakasongola, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | More than 9,000 people have been displaced by the rising water levels of Lake Kyoga in Nakasongola district. According to district reports, the number of affected landing sites have also risen to 29 leaving 9,853 people displaced. The affected landing sites are Kyalusaka, Irima, Kasambya, Kisenyi, Kibuye, Kansira ,Kikoge …

Uganda’s army and violence

How COVID-19 is offering hints of change | THE INDEPENDENT | The COVID-19 crisis has magnified the excessive use of force by security forces in Uganda is pervasive and entrenched.  This despite Uganda, like many countries around the world, having deployed its national armed forces for a noble cause of boosting the capacity of civilian …

GUJCET Exam 2020: Admit card to be released 10 days before exam at gseb.org

Earlier, the examination was scheduled on March 31st, 2020 at various centers in the state of Gujarat but was canceled due to coronavirus outbreak.

Firms beg for social distancing guidelines to be eased

The Government is under mounting pressure to relax social distancing guidelines as the retail and hospitality sectors warn of thousands of permanent job losses unless the two-metre rule is changed.

COVID-19: Death Toll Crosses 4,000 As Record 6,977 Cases Reported In 24 HRS

Maharashtra remains the worst affected by the coronavirus outbreak in the country.

COVID-19: Displaced Students In MP Will Be Able To Take Exams From Current Location

Online applications should be registered from May 25 to May 28.

Rival parties bracing for launch of new National Assembly term

With mergers and shakeups, rival political parties are quickening steps to consolidate their party fronts in the run-up to the start of a new parliamentary term this week. The unicameral National Assembly is set to kick off its 21st four-year term Saturday, slightly over midway through President Moon Jae-in's five-year term.  After securing a mega majority of 180 seats in the 300-member chamber in last month...

S. Korea to conduct research on cultural heritage in DMZ

South Korea will conduct comprehensive research on cultural assets and natural heritage inside the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) on the border with North Korea, the cultural heritage authority said Monday. In collaboration with the provincial governments of Gyeoggi Province and Gangwon Province, the survey will start Tuesday and run for one year, according to the Cultural Heritage Administration (CHA). The 55-member pan...

The change we want to keep

We need a reset rather than a reboot when we emerge into our post-pandemic lives.

Premier Mark McGowan lifts intrastate travel restrictions in time for public holiday

Premier Mark McGowan has announced that intrastate borders wold be lifted by the end of this week.

Atletico Madrid match linked to 41 deaths in Merseyside hospitals

New health data analysis predicts impact controversial fixture may have had

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

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

Okowa greets Edwin Clark at 93, says he is a fearless, patriotic leader

Describing Clark as a fearless and patriotic leader, who cares for the interests of his people and the peaceful co-existence of Nigerians, said that Clark had worked hard to place his name in the annals of history as a great fighter of the Niger Delta course.

Ondo APC factional chairman backs out, declares support for Akeredolu 

The factional Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State, Mr. Idowu Otetubi, has collapsed his executives with the APC faction led by Ade Adetimehin, saying he was tired of balkanising the party.

Stalemate

Group alleges fresh evidence of N25 billion spending on imaginary road repairs by NDDC

Fresh allegation of extra-budgetary spending is rocking the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) as a group has accused the agency of spending N25 billion on regional contingency road repairs not appropriated for in the 2019 fiscal framework.

Panic as Buhari probes Abba Kyari’s office, others

A wave of apprehension is sweeping through MDAs as President Muhammadu Buhari begins a probe into the office of the late Chief of Staff Abba Kyari.

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

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

Prepare for potential tsunami, says geography expert

A cost benefit analysis may be prudent for coastal flood-prone counties to combat potential damage from a powerful tsunami, an expert has said.

WWII veteran beats COVID-19, honored on 100th birthday

An Army Air Corps veteran who survived WWII has now beaten the coronavirus after being "in the fight of his life," according to a report on Friday. 

Coronavirus crisis provides fertile ground for online fraudsters

Surge in number of scammers exploiting global scramble for protection equipment

Premier Mark McGowan lifts intrastate travel restrictions in time for public holiday

Premier Mark McGowan has announced that intrastate borders wold be lifted by the end of this week.

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

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

Where is Piers Morgan on Good Morning Britain?

Viewers tuning in to the ITV show today may be a little surprised

COVID19: Spain set to open beaches, restaurants

On Monday, customers will be able to occupy 50 % of the space assigned for outdoor seating at restaurants and bars in the Spanish capital and Barcelona.

Watch | New rules for flyers in India

A video explaining the rules laid down by the Ministry of Civil Aviation for domestic air travel

More special trains from Coimbatore for migrant workers

With nearly 37,000 migrant workers leaving Coimbatore district in the last few days by special trains to their home States, another five trains are likely to be operated from here. An official said th

UK PM Boris Johnson backs top aide after lockdown revelations

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has defended his chief adviser Dominic Cummings, amid a clamour of calls for Cummings to resign after it emerged he travelled to Durham from London while the country was on lockdown and everyone had been told to stay at home. 

Early Learning Coalition of Hillsborough County wants to help first responders with child care

Firefighters, police officers, paramedics, nurses and dispatchers can all apply to receive help for the next 3 months.

Liberia: Suspect, 40, Goes “Missing” In Magistrate’s Custody

Ganta, Nimba County – A 40-year-old man has reportedly gone missing while in detention at the Duo Magisterial Court presided over by Magistrate Victoria Gbalazeh.  By Franklin Doloquee/Nimba County 0775010549/0886696939 Duo is a town in electoral district 8 of Nimba County. Suspect Prince Zogbaye’s complaint was taken to Magistrate Gbalazeh by a 14-year-old boy. According […]

Liberia: President Weah, Others To Partake In UBA’s Africa Day High Level Panel

Abuja – The President of the Republic of Liberia, His Excellency, Dr. George Manneh Weah will on Monday, May 25, 2020 participate in the virtual United Bank For Africa (UBA)’s Africa Day High Level Panel. According to a release from the Liberian Embassy in Abuja, the high level panel discussion is the Second Edition of […]

‘LBDI Has Implicit Confidence in Our Suspended Compliance Officer’—A Senior Executive

Monrovia – An executive of the Liberia Bank for Development and Investment (LBDI) has told FrontPageAfrica that the bank has implicit confidence in their suspended Vice President for Compliance and Investments, Mr. Oday G. Vaye. By Alaskai Moore Johnson, alaskaijohnson@gmail.com According to this senior executive, who asked not to be named, Mr. Vaye has worked […]

Letters: Find better ways to track quarantined visitors; Pub owner struggles without help; Asian Americans face epidemic of racism | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

The current efforts to enforce the 14-day quarantine by becoming more and more punitive are futile. Those who are law-abiding are not a problem. Those who are not, will find a way around the law.

Iranian fuel tanker has moored at Venezuela’s El Palito refinery -TV

DUBAI: The UAE has recorded 781 new coronavirus cases overnight after conducting an additional 35,000 tests, bringing the country’s total number of known infections to 29,485, the health ministry said. There was also one fatality overnight, raising the death toll to 245, the ministry added in a report from state news agency WAM. But 561 people meanwhile were cleared from

NZ PM Jacinda Ardern Continues Interview Despite 5.8M Earthquake, Twitter Calls Her ‘Unshakable’

Wow

DOST’s rewashable face masks ready for commercialization

REwear face masks are designed to be washable for up to 50 times

Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem did not open on Sunday as planned

Two months after the doors were shut to curb the spread of the coronavirus, the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem remained closed to the public on

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

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

Railways operated 3,000 Shramik trains to send migrants home: Piyush Goyal

The Railways Minister urged the states to cooperate with his Ministry to help the workers

Umahi laments lack of test kits as Ebonyi’s COVID-19 cases hit 33

The call was part of the Governor's live broadcast on COVID-19 update in the State at the Government House, Abakaliki on Sunday

Why Southern Nigeria should sleep with an eye open, by Joseph Udo

From my research, the second group is of the view that individuals arrested in the misadventure to the South do not appear like people who can afford to pay the fare for such trips, which means they have sponsors. And of course, those sponsors have assignments for them to undertake when they settle down in the South

Basic-school principal hosts free online lessons

KEREEN HIBBERTS, principal of Marcus Garvey Basic School, Kingston, has been hosting free online reading lessons to assist students who are at home due to the coronavirus pandemic. Schools across Jamaica have been closed since mid-March. The...

Digicel Foundation pumps $42m in humanitarian project

DIGICEL FOUNDATION has announced a significant investment in Jamaica’s response to the COVID-19 crisis with the launch of its $42-million islandwide humanitarian project, Operation SAFE, (Sanitising, Advocating, Feeding, and Enabling) in the fight...

Covid-19: France reports 36 deaths, infections minimal

First long weeken­d of summer offers up dose of hope for recove­ry

Michigan Gov. Whitmer Says She Self-Censors Comments About Trump to Continue Receiving Federal Funds

Recently, the Democratic governor has been repeatedly criticized by US President Donald Trump and his supporters over her insistence that any lifting of the COVID-19...

'Pak ancestors looted temples and raped Hindu women': Swara Bhasker schools man who learned 'history' from 'Tanhaji' movie

Derby tea rooms to reopen for takeaways after tough few months

The family-run business was hit by Storm Dennis and then the Covid-19 pandemic

Yemen’s Marib imposes coronavirus curfew

DUBAI: Jordan has launched a website to help in the implementation of the country’s third phase of repatriation for citizens wanting to return to the Kingdom, state news agency Petra reported citing the Director of the Coronavirus Crisis Cell Brig. Gen. Mazen Al-Faraya. People can submit their repatriation applications at safelyhome.gov.jo, with flights operating from Kuwait,

Huge increase in demand for Walsall befriending service

A community befriending service says it has seen a huge increase in demand due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Reducing neighborhood crime: Place management of alcohol outlets

Recent research suggests that neighborhood crime may be reduced by enhancing 'place management' resources in and around off-premise alcohol sales outlets, particularly at small and independent stores.

COVID-19 pandemic uniting Canadians like no other event in decades

A new study by researchers from McGill University and the University of Toronto finds a cross-partisan consensus on battling COVID-19 in Canada.

180 arrested in fresh weekend protests over national security law in Hong Kong

Protesters returned to the streets Sunday as thousands turned out to decry Beijing's planned national security for Hong Kong At least 180 people were arrested in Causeway Bay and Wan Chai for offenses including participating in an authorized...

Weekend Revival: Data shows Bangkok swinging back into action

Every day been feeling the same Good news: The weekend returned to Bangkok as life poured into its streets, bringing a return of activity – and traffic By foot and behind the wheel, people were on the move at levels not seen since early March,...

Salmonella found in ‘death dumplings’ that killed a Thai woman

Lab results on Sunday found a dubious dish dubbed “death dumplings” after at least one woman died contained the potentially fatal salmonella bacteria After sale of the dumplings in southeast metro Bangkok was blamed for one death and several...

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

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

Telangana SSC timetable released; exam to be conducted from June 8 to July 5

The state government has already decided to promote students from class 1 to 9 without any exam this year.

LETTER: State Democrats go mum over Steven Horsford transgression

Imagine if it were a Republican.

EDITORIAL: Honoring those who died to defend our freedoms

Memorial Day.

Ruto's Silence is Tactical - Didmus Barasa

Speaking to Kenyans.co.ke, Barasa also explained Deputy President William Ruto's silence...

Australia PM pushes jobs, Victoria to resume tourism as virus eases

MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Australia’s prime minister stressed the need to create jobs as a way to minimise government welfare spending, while the country’s second-most populous state Victoria set out measures to resume tourism to regions ravaged by bushfires and virus-linked curbs.

New Zealand eases coronavirus curbs on public gatherings

WELLINGTON (Reuters) - New Zealand is easing back curbs on the size of gatherings to 100 people from 10, as it relaxes measures to limit the spread of the coronavirus, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said on Monday.

Pilita Clark: A lot of us are losing it in lockdown – but we really shouldn’t

The odd outburst on Zoom is only human but this is not a time for angry words at work

From TB to polio: GAA is no stranger to disease disruptions

For decades TB stalked Ireland like a spectre and claimed a number of GAA players

British Flairjet to pay N1 million penalty for Nigeria's airport violation - Official

FlairJet, a British private charter company, which is also an affiliate of Flexjet, is to pay N1 million for violating COVID-19 airport directives in Nigeria.

DOH-run hospitals

UNFORTUNATELY in this Southeast Asian nation of more than 100 million people, many of them poor, there are owners and administrators of private hospitals who have absolutely no moral scruples.

GSIS extends APIR deadline to June 30

PRESIDENT and General Manager of the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) Rolando Ledesma Macasaet announced that the pension fund is again extending the deadline for the Annual Pensioners’ Information Revalidation (APIR) to 30 June 2020.

ABS-CBN to get due process

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

Two arrested on suspicion of manslaughter remain in custody

Investigation continues into the "unexplained" death of man in St Judes.

NACTO Releases Streets for Pandemic Response and Recovery in the Fight Against the COVID-19

NACTO has released guidelines to provide cities with strategies to redesign and adapt their streets for new uses both during the COVID-19 crisis.

Farming's hard row to hoe

Farmers, growers and producers need to tap into current agricultural support programs to help with the fallout from COVID-19 before any more money can flow from the Liberal government, federal Agriculture Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau says.

Shot fired into home

One man was taken into custody Sunday after Victoria police officers responded to a report of a gunshot in an apartment building.

Dhawan, Raina, Pathan Among Many Leading Cricketers Extend Eid-ul-Fitr Greetings To Fans Across The Globe

Cricketers from India and across the world extended their warm greetings and good wishes to their fellow Muslim Countrymen on Eid. Leading the bandwagon were notable cricketers like Shikhar Dhawan, Irfan Pathan, Aakash Chopra and Suresh Raina who posted their heart-felt greetings to their fans on twitter

SC Allows Air India To Book Middle Seats In Non-Scheduled Foreign Flights For 10 Days

After 10 days, Air India will have to follow the guidelines issued by Bombay High Court to leave the middle seat vacant. The directions do not apply to domestic flights.

New eased coronavirus restrictions: How many friends can I invite over?

Coronavirus restrictions are lifting across Australia, giving us more freedom after months of lockdown to do the things we love. 

Mick already has a job, so why is he being forced to go to interviews?

A cleaner paid JobKeeper was convinced by an employment agency he needed to sign a contract promising to attend interviews – even though he has a job.

Commentary: Don’t expect your kids to return to school seamlessly

Understanding how the circuit breaker affects our children may help us ease them back into school-life, says Annie Tan.

Macron govt faces tough talks on French hospital revamp in wake of Covid-19

The French health ministry is set to open negotiations on Monday with healthcare personnel over a suite of reforms to hospitals and nursing homes. Some health workers already doubt that the reforms w…

Israeli PM Netanyahu on trial for corruption - Premium Times Nigeria

Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday became the first serving Israeli Prime Minister to go on trial, proclaiming his innocence in the corridor

Coronavirus: Makinde reviews curfew in Oyo - Premium Times Nigeria

The Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, has reviewed the curfew in the state and also promised to commence mass testing of the people.

DOJ: 202,605 child sex cases in homes during ECQ

A TOTAL of 202, 605 cases of sexual exploitation of children inside homes have been recorded since Luzon including the National Capital Region have been placed under the enhanced community quarantine due to the COVID-19 outbreak.

State witness in Netanyahu case summoned for clarification - Inside Israel

Shlomo Filber, state witness in Case 4000, was summoned by the police last month to confirm a note was written by him.

Arabian Sea may throw in own surprise ahead of monsoon

Cyclonic circulation off Kerala coast bears watching

Shaping Africa’s urban areas to withstand future pandemics

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

Nine CRPF personnel test COVID-19 positive

Nine CRPF personnel test COVID-19 positive: Nine CRPF personnel tested positive for COVID-19 here on Sunday.. Get all latest entertainment & viral stories on english.lokmat.com

Mumbai Police warns against coronavirus-related fake news on social media; here's what is prohibited under Section 144 and Section 188

The order prohibits the spread of inflammatory statements that are discriminatory against a particular community.

Taiwan marks 43 days without local coronavirus case

Taiwan reports zero imported cases, 415 released from hospital

30 Srikakulam natives reach Vizag from Bengaluru on two-wheelers

Even as the country is trying to recover from the impact of lockdowns, migrant workers continue to suffer.

QBE moves 15,000-strong global workforce onto Microsoft Teams

Within three months.

India-China standoff: Confident present conflict will be resolved through diplomacy, says BJP’s Ram Madhav

Amid the ongoing tensions with China in the Ladakh sector in three locations, BJP's Ram Madhav said the situation is peaceful along the LAC. The BJP leader added that he is confident that India and China will resolve their differences through diplomacy.

Coronavirus: Supreme Court pulls up DGCA, Air India for allotting middle seats on international flights

While Supreme Court has allowed airlines to exhaust existing middle seat bookings for the next few days for international flights, it has asked Bombay High Court to pass necessary orders to discourage airlines from violating social distancing norms.

Bhopal man commits suicide after parents refuse to let him recharge his phone

A 20-year-old man allegedly committed suicide in Bhopal after his parents refused to let him recharge his mobile phone for internet pack.

Wife, children kill Ludhiana man after he attempts to rape stepdaughter, booked for murder

A woman in Ludhiana killed her husband with help from her children after he re-attempted to rape his 15-year-old stepdaughter.

Home Alone with Latvian Prime Minister Krišjānis Kariņš

Latvian Prime Minister Krišjānis Kariņš had to spent two weeks in self-quarantine at the start of the coronavirus crisis, and has since been leading a government remotely from a home office in times of social distancing. Alexander Welscher asks how it all works in this feature from Baltic Business Quarterly magazine which is published by the German-Baltic Chamber of Commerce (AHK) and is reproduced here with permission from a special COVID-19 edition.

TN Deputy CM Panneerselvam hospitalised

Tamilnadu Deputy Chief Minister O Panneerselvam has been admitted to a private hospital at Amanjikarai in Chennai. Continue Reading →

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

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

No New Covid-19 Deaths For The First Time Since Mid-March

No new Covid-19 deaths have been reported today.

Millions in Bangladesh pray for healing of COVID-19 patients

As millions of housebound Muslims across Bangladesh celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr, the ongoing coronavirus pandemic roiling the country was at the centre of devotees' thoughts as they joined the strictly-regulated prayer congregations in Dhaka.

IBK fined $86m in US over mishandling anti-money laundering program

State-run lender Industrial Bank of Korea and its New York branch have been fined $86 million by the Attorney General’s Office for allegedly failing to manage their anti-money laundering program, documents and local reports showed Monday. The bank’s apparent decision to delay the upgrade of the program for nearly a decade, eventually led to its failure to detect transactions that violated US sanctions ag...

Korea to introduce major change to resident ID card system

South Korea’s mandatory ID card system is set to remove information about the region of issuance from October, the Ministry of Interior and Safety said Monday. All Koreans are assigned a 13-digit resident registration number in their ID cards. Currently, four digits are used to indicate the place of issuance. The Interior Ministry said Monday the four digits, from eighth to eleventh, will be replaced by arb...

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

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

North’s Kim heaps pressure on Trump to relax sanctions

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un’s message Sunday that he would bolster nuclear capabilities sparked fresh speculation in Seoul over Pyongyang’s intentions, with some analysts here suggesting a new missile launch while others weigh in on less drastic approaches. Presiding over a key military meeting, his first public appearance in three weeks, Kim vowed to ramp up his country’s “nuclear war de...

Coronavirus threatens to undo gains in war against single-use plastics

From the masks, gloves and gowns used on the front lines of the war against COVID-19 to food delivered in disposable plastic containers and coffee served in takeaway cups, single-use products are finding their way back into daily life in South Korea. In the face of an unprecedented health crisis, it may be understandable that the impact of disposables on the Earth becomes an afterthought. But eco-minded citizens an...

Defense ministry to strengthen counseling for service personnel

The defense ministry said Monday it will expand counseling services for troops to help them better adjust to military life and protect their basic human rights. Counseling for service members was first introduced in 2005 with eight professional counselors. After 15 years, the number has grown to 549, according to the ministry. "By the end of this year, we will dispatch at least one counselor to all battalion...

Regular parliamentary committee meetings likely to take place soon

The issue had stirred a controversy as the parliamentary panel meetings are held in-camera and the issues discussed are not made public. Holding such meetings through video conference would have compromised the secrecy clause.

President Trump says he is no longer on hydroxychloroquine

President Trump said that he is no longer on hydroxychloroquine, the anti-malarial drug he has been taking for several weeks as a treatment to ward off the coronavirus. “Finished, just finished,”

Five stories you might have missed from the weekend

Reid - Social distancing limit set by NPHET The head of the Health Service Executive (HSE) has s...

I don't regret what I did, Cummings says over travel

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's senior aide Dominic Cummings has said "I don't regret what I did", as he responded to allegations he breached coronavirus lockdown restrictions.

Kiambu seeks Sh2bn to revamp health

County's Covid-19 emergency fund receives Sh134 million.

Nyandarua abandons theatre project

County Commissioner Boaz Cherutich says 75 people have been quarantined.

Obscure announces distribution agreement with Proofpoint

Promoted | Obscure Technologies has announced a distribution agreement with Proofpoint, a cybersecurity and compliance company that protects organisations’ greatest assets and biggest risks: their people.

5.26 lakh persons arrested in TN for violations

The State police have arrested 5,26,507 persons for not following rules of Section 144 imposed across Tamilnadu. Continue Reading →

No break for nature? Here’s how Covid-19 crisis is harming the world’s forests

Trees are more likely to be felled for food and fuel as a third of the world’s population still depend on wood to cook. The Covid-19 lockdown could exacerbate this.

Qatar reports 1,501 new cases, most are expat workers

Qatar reports 1,501 new cases, most are expat workers

First flight takes off from Chennai airport as operations resume after two months

It left for Delhi at 6.35 a.m. with 116 passengers

Two militants killed in south Kashmir’s Kulgam

The encounter took place at Khud village in Hanjipora area, a police spokesman said

Odisha’s plan of home delivery of liquor goes for a toss

People could not find any application platform to order liquor online and shop owners also insisted on offline selling

2 militants killed in encounter in J-K

The gun battle took place at Khud Hanjipora area of the district

Japan opposition still seeking candidate for Tokyo governor race

Incumbent Yuriko Koike, 67, is riding on a wave of popularity amid the capital's fight against COVID-19.

Japan's ANA leads way as masks become new normal in virus-era air travel

From June, All Nippon Airways will require all passengers to wear face masks inside airports and aboard aircraft.

FIR Against BJP’s Tajinder Bagga For Tweet On Rajiv Gandhi

Bagga is the second BJP spokesperson to face an FIR in Chhattisgarh. Sambit Patra was also booked in a similar case earlier this month.

Anglogold Ashanti shuts South African mine over 164 COVID-19 cases

The mine, the deepest in the world, only re-opened in April after being shut under a nationwide lockdown, and had been operating at around 50% capacity. It accounted for around 7.4% of the company’s

Bengaluru airport: 17 departures, 5 arrivals and 9 cancellations today

There have been 17 departures and five arrivals at Bengaluru's Kempegowda International airport on Monday till 9 am.Passengers of Air India Bengaluru-Hyderabad flight said that their flight was cancelled, without prior notice from the airline

Using all of our health service facilities has helped against Covid-19. Any change to that should be handled carefully

Dr Ciarán Ó Riain says the current system is necessary if we are to maintain healthcare for all and protect patients in any future infection waves.

'What planet are they on?', 'Bojo stands by top aide': UK front pages react to Dominic Cummings crisis

The left-leaning Daily Mirror leads the attack on the pair, labelling Cummings a “cheat” and Johnson a “coward”.

Temperature checks and masks: Hairdressers' pitch to open up salons before 20 July

Hairdressers and barbers are currently not set to open until phase four.

As news gets better, can the pull of The Field be resisted?

With two months already gone can pitches really remain empty for another two?

Husband of train worker, 47, who died from coronavirus after being spat on by thug says his family's lives have been destroyed as he slams her bosses over lack of PPE

Lusamba Katalay revealed how losing Belly Mujinga has destroyed his world and that of his 11-year-old daughter after she died at Barnet Hospital.

Over 90,000 passengers book flight between May 25-31; Mumbai, Kolkata register highest bookings

Earlier, Maharashtra, West Bengal and Tamil Nadu opposed immediate opening up of their airports in view of rising cases of coronavirus. The three states are home to some of the busiest airports in the country in terms of passenger traffic

Is today a bank holiday and when is the next one?

Planning ahead can help you get the most out of the next bank holiday.

Are lidos open and can you swim outdoors during lockdown?

Is swimming back on?

Geography Issues: Woman Who Breaks Lockdown Travelling to Welsh Beach Thinks Wales is in England

Despite the UK government advising to ease the pandemic restrictions, Wales is still urging people to stay at home. England, however, has started lifting the quarantine...

Anushka Sharma slapped with legal notice for 'racist and sexist' Nepali slur in 'Paatal Lok'

Bad experiences in Derbyshire supermarkets during coronavirus lockdown

Staff and customers have revealed the problems they've faced

Kids did not fall behind while distance learning at most primary schools

Most primary schools report that their pupils did not sustain any learning gaps while distance learning due to the coronavirus, according to a pol by the general association of school leaders. 90

Jordan launches platform for third repatriation phase

DUBAI: Yemen’s Marib closed its entry points and imposed an 11-hour curfew from 6 p.m. to 5 a.m. starting Sunday until further notice due to the coronavirus outbreak in the country, state news agency Saba reported. The authorities have also extended their ban on gatherings including markets, prayers in mosques, and wedding halls. The government has also approved a new list of

Chumphon woman dies of COVID-19, ending fatality-free streak

Ending a 15-day run of no confirmed COVID-19 deaths, health officials today announced that a woman has died of the disease in Chumphon province The 56 year-old woman died Sunday over a month after she was found to have contracted the virus on...

54 New Cases of Coronavirus Reported in Uttar Pradesh, 161 Died so far -

On Sunday, 254 new cases of Covid-19 infected were reported in Uttar Pradesh. Also, the number of people who lost

Jharkhand board exam evaluation process to begin from May 28; result to be announced in June

NDTV reports that the JAC will begin the evaluation process on Thursday and the result is expected to be announced by June end.

Earthquake during live interview: How New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern kept calm

‘We’re just having a bit of an earthquake here Ryan, quite a decent shake here.’

Babu Owino's Heated Interview With Anne Kiguta Sparks Outrage [VIDEO]

The heated interview saw Kiguta relentlessly press the lawmaker over the shooting of Felix Oringa aka DJ Evolve, frustrating Babu who...

Family Poisoned by Fake Ruto Donation

A family was treated after they were poisoned by donations branded William Ruto Foundation...

Hazelwood power station's eight chimneys demolished in live stream viewed by thousands

Built in the 1960s, each chimney contained around 50kg of asbestos but owner Engie says there is ‘no risk’ it will be airborne

Further four deaths and 57 new cases of coronavirus

A further four people who had been diagnosed with Covid-19 have died.

COVID-19: Domestic Flights Resume In India Except In Andhra Pradesh, West Bengal

Elderly, pregnant ladies and kids have been advised to avoid air travel for now.

N. Korea reaffirms 'nuclear war deterrence' in key party meeting: unification ministry

North Korea appears to have reaffirmed its will toward bolstering its nuclear war deterrence during a recent key party meeting again after the communist regime vowed to do so at the end of last year, the unification ministry said Monday. The North's official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported Sunday that leader Kim Jong-un presided over a Central Military Commission meeting and discussed "new policies f...

Military says low possibility of abandoned boat's link to espionage

The possibility of espionage is low in relation to a 1.5-ton boat recently found abandoned on the west coast, the military said Monday. Police said Sunday that the six-seat boat was found on the beach in the western coastal city of Taean, and that they are looking for those who were on board. The discovery sparked suspicions that North Korean spies could have used the boat. But authorities said the vessel could ha...

Afreeca TV star ChulGu makes triumphant return

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

Public transport passengers, staff required to wear masks

Those riding public transportation in South Korea are required to have their masks on, as part of a new measure, effective Tuesday, to prevent community spread of the novel coronavirus, health authorities said Monday. The Central Disaster Management Headquarters said the face-covering mandate affects both passengers and staff on buses, taxis and subways. Masks are deemed critical in curbing COVID-19 here. Airline ...

UNC deputy chief thanks S. Korea for providing masks to Korean War veterans

The deputy commander of the US-led United Nations Command has praised South Korea's handling of the new coronavirus and thanked the country for providing masks to Korean War veterans around the world. Vice Adm. Stuart Mayer made the comments as he joined "the COVID-19 Blueberry Challenge" initiated by the city of Pyeongtaek, where the command's headquarters is located. "Now, the ROK has been recogniz...

Itaewon cluster grows to 237, six-stage transmission confirmed

Infections linked to nightspots in the neighborhood of Itaewon continued to increase Monday, further raising the need to put a brake on the transmission chain that shows no signs of slowing. Itaewon-linked cases totaled 237 as of noon, up 12 cases from the previous day, according to health authorities. Of the total, 96 were those who had visited the infected locations, while 141 were those who were infected through ...

Welcome to the flight, I'm your air-hostess, not a nurse

Flight crew will be clothed head to toe to prevent spread of Covid-19

Officials: 2 church services sources of virus outbreaks

As Gov. Gavin Newsom prepares to release plans for how religious institutions can reopen in California during the coronavirus pandemic, health officials announced that two church services that were held without authorization have been sources of outbreaks.

Officer shoots knife-wielding man who disrupted North Carolina church service

WAXHAW, N.C. — A sheriff’s deputy shot and wounded a man who was armed with a knife when deputies responded to a complaint that he had disrupted an outdoor church service in North Carolina on

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

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

New Zealand PM Ardern’s response to earthquake goes viral

New Zealand’s Prime Minister Jacinda Arden went viral Monday over the composure she kept during an earthquake on live television.

Work to repair a huge sinkhole could take six weeks

Work to repair a huge sinkhole on a Black Country road could take up to six weeks.

Over 21,000 requests pending after Karnataka bars entry from three states

Out of the total 1.26 lakh approval requests from different states all over the country since May 1, a total of 95,261 were granted till May 18 — Maharashtra (67,518), Gujarat (2,175) and Tamil Nadu (27,743).

TN govt’s new instructions to hospitals

Tamilnadu Chief Secretary K Shanmugam has instructed District Collectors to ensure that a separate pathway is made at Public Health Centres to transport those with coronavirus symptoms. Continue Reading →

Magu urges Nigerians in diaspora to pressure UK to release Diezani for trial

The acting chairman of the EFCC, Ibrahim Magu, has urged Nigerians in the diaspora to pressure the UK government to release Diezani Allison-Madueke for trial.

Adriaan Basson: Ramaphosa wins the day but it's up to us to keep the economy open

On Sunday night, Ramaphosa took charge of the crisis and showed the authoritarians in Cabinet that he is still the boss, writes Adriaan Basson.

Family hospitalized after consuming Ruto-branded donation - Kimani Ichungwa distances DP

Ruto's name dragged into poisoning incident

South-West states work out plan on Amotekun collaboration

Abiodun Nejo, Ado Ekiti The attorneys general of the six states of the South-West have begun moves to strengthen collaboration among the Amotekun security networks in the states in the zone. Ekit...

Lagos closes Marine Beach Bridge for five months

Samson Folarin The Lagos State Government on Sunday said the Marine Beach Bridge, inwards Apapa area of the state, would be shut for five months. The Commissioner for Transportation, Dr Frederic ...

Amotekun nabs four suspected burglars in Osun

Bola Bamigbola, Osogbo Four suspected burglars were, on Sunday, arrested by men of the Amotekun Corps in Ila Odo, Odo Otin Local Government Area of Osun State. The leader of the gang, Sola Taiwo,...

Strange disease kills 11 in Rivers community

Chukwudi Akasike and Sampson Itode At least, 11 persons have reportedly died of a strange disease in the Bonny Local Government Area of Rivers State. Two of those who died as a result of the stra...

Kikuyu MP Kimani Ichung’wa Warns Of Poisonous, Fake DP Ruto Donations After Family Was Taken Ill

Kikuyu MP Kimani Ichung'wa has asked constituents to be wary of fake, poisonous donations.In a Facebook post, the legislator warned that a family in Gikambura area was treated at a local hospital

CNN’s Brownstein: Biden Leading with Older Voters After Republicans Suggested Seniors ‘Had Duty to Die’

CNN political analyst Ron Brownstein on Sunday pointed out that former Vice President Joe Biden has opened up a considerable lead among seniors after Republicans suggested during the coronavirus pandemic that older voters “had a duty to die” for Wall Street and the economy.  | 2020 Election

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

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

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

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

Putrajaya dedicates MAEPS as quarantine zone for undocumented migrants with Covid-19

KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 — Detainees at Immigration detention centres who contract Covid-19 will be housed and treated at the Malaysia Agro Exposition Park Serdang (MAEPS) that will now be exclusive to the group, Senior Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said today. In his daily security press...

Gorakhpur teacher suspended over ‘pro-Pak lines’ during online class

Shadab Khanam was trying to explain nouns to students of Class IV when she posted the alleged “pro-Pak” sentences on a WhatsApp group.

Three charged in relation to death of Irish teen in Australia

Three men are due in court in Australia today charged over the death of an Irish teenager at the weekend.

ExplainSpeaking: Watch for signals at airports and rail stations – and at the LAC

The intrusions by China at three places on the LAC will test the nerves of India's strategic and diplomatic community.

Domestic flights resume today: Here are the quarantine rules for passengers in different states

The Maharashtra government has allowed Mumbai airport to handle 50 domestic flights per day. Kolkata and Bagdogra airports to not operate any domestic flights between May 25-27.

Maharashtra accounts for a third of all cases, shapes Covid map

Unlike many other states, the growth of infections in Maharashtra has been unabated, and it never had any “passive” phase.

PSNI 'extremely concerned' for missing woman Alwyn O'Brien last seen in Lisburn

Anyone who can help is asked to contact the police

1,741 Myanmar workers re-enter from Thailand via Friendship Bridge No (2) in two days

Under bilateral cooperation, 1,741 Myanmar workers have reentered the country over the past two days through Myawady-Mae Sot Friendship Bridge No (2) during the Covid-19 emergency period.  Of the total, 603 returned on May 23 and 1,128 on May 24. Of them, 552 returned under the arrangement of the Myanmar embassy in Thailand and 1,189 under their own arrangement.  Those who returned under their own arrangements complained about overcharges of transport and temporary detention on the route.

Patients decry shabby treatment at Niger Centre - The Nation Nigeria

COVID-19 patients being discharged from the Minna Isolation centre, has disclosed that they were not adequately treated and tested ..

Lockdown enforcement - The Nation Nigeria

A number of issues arose in the course of the current fight against the corona virus COVID-19 pandemic that raise questions on the capacity of....

Restructure or unravel - 1 - The Nation Nigeria

This country belongs to all of us. It is therefore imperative that we must not indolently standby while the country dangerously totter into a failing...

New cases overstretch Oyo Isolation centres - The Nation Nigeria

Oyo State Government is currently facing a new challenge of managing Coronavirus spread as the number of positive cases has exceeded ..

Ondo governorship aspirant unfolds agenda - The Nation Nigeria

A governorship aspirant in Ondo State, Chief Olaide Owolabi Adelami, has promised to bring panache to government, if elected....

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

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

Thai scientists begin COVID-19 vaccine trials on monkeys

Thailand hopes to have the coronavirus vaccine into production by next year

Let's Relive That Time Jimmy Fallon Found Out That He Totally Had a Chance With Nicole Kidman

During an appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon in January 2015, Nicole Kidman dropped a bomb on the late-night host: he could have dated her!

NSW weather: huge swells and high winds batter beaches across Sydney – video

Large swells and high winds have left beaches across Sydney's east empty as a low pressure system remains across eastern Australia

China may lose control of three strategically important ports amid coronavirus fallout

Changing political tides may cost China control over ports in Australia, Israel, Sri Lanka

Lockdown: How I was assaulted by Nigerian Airforce officers — Medical Doctor

The enforcement of lockdown imposed to check the spread of coronavirus across states has been mired by cases of rights abuses by various state actors

Multinational Force in Sinai Represents ‘An Insurance Policy,’ Says Former Israeli Defense Official

Egyptian-Israeli relations are at their best level since the peace treaty was signed, mostly based on common security interests. But something can always go wrong.

Chinese Soldiers Cross Into India as Standoff Ensues

Chinese forces detained several Indian troops during the incursion.

Haim Ramon: 'Inhumane' to demand judges decide if sitting PM is guilty - Inside Israel

Former Justice Min. Haim Ramon urges legislation of French Law, says trial of PM Netanyahu will tear nation in half.

Jerusalem: Nearly 100 kindergartners quarantined after TA, teacher infected - Haredi Community ‏

30 kindergartners ordered into isolation after teacher's aide tests positive for coronavirus. 60 quarantined in second case in Jerusalem.

Strong 5.8 magnitude quake near Levin

A strong earthquake has shaken much of the country.

Lack of permission to operate special chartered flights hurts seafarers’ job prospects

Lack of government permission by Monday to a ship management company to run a chartered flight on May 28 to Colombo, will kill the employment chances of some 150 Indian seafarers on board five ships.T

Over 130 people face action for various violations in Oman

The Royal Oman Police ( ROP), has arrested or issued notices to more than 136 people on the first day of Eid Al Fitr for violating the decisions of the Supreme Committee to deal with COVID-19

Man Who Threatened To Murder CM Yogi Adityanath In A Bomb Blast Handed Over By Maharashtra ATS To UP Special Task Force

The accused from Nashik has already accepted to have made the threat call against CM Adityanath.

Yogi govt to provide social security, insurance to labourers, says 'no state can take manpower from UP without govt's permission'

Yogi govt to provide social security, insurance to labourers, says 'no state can take manpower from UP without govt's permission': Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Aditynath on Monday said that the state government will provide social security and insurance to labourers and no state can take manpower from Uttar Pradesh without his government's permission.. Get all latest entertainment & viral stories on english.lokmat.com

Petition calls for investigation into Twitter censorship after hiring of Li Fei-Fei

Chinese dissidents say Twitter accounts deleted after Li joined board of directors

Tenants urged to allow safety checks

Fears that many are refusing to have the vital annual safety checks carried out over coronavirus concerns

Taiwan email leaks suggest need for increased cybersecurity

Recent email leaks, cyberattacks highlight necessity of improved digital governance

Japan PM Abe announces nationwide lifting of State of Emergency

Japanese Prime Minister (PM) Shinzo Abe is finally out with the announcement, citing the nationwide lifting of the State of Emergency. more to come ..

Vizag gas leak was disaster in waiting as LG Polymers worked in populated area with no clearances for 2 years

The industrial unit of LG Polymers was operating right in the middle of a thickly populated area in Vishakhapatnam without due Environmental Clearance (EC) from authorities.

India-China face-off: Military talks see no headway, Army ready for long haul in Ladakh

The Indian Army appears to be heading towards a tense standoff with China along the LAC in eastern Ladakh as both countries show no signs of de-escalation despite multiple rounds of talks between top military leaders.

WATCH: BJP's Manoj Tiwari flouts lockdown, plays cricket without mask

Delhi Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) chief and MP Manoj Tiwari was seen violating the lockdown and social distancing norms as he played cricket without wearing a mask.

Coronavirus: How outdoor classes could be future of schools after lockdown

Teachers may need extra training to deliver outdoor lessons, as the Scottish Government explores new ways for safer learning once lockdown eases.

‘It’s really difficult’: Lorraine Kelly reveals heartache as father admitted to hospital

Lorraine Kelly has told of her heartache at being separated from her elderly father after he was taken into hospital.

Lost walkers ‘met by police’ as mountain rescue team receives first call-out of lockdown

Police are said to have met a group of walkers after they sparked a Scottish mountain rescue team's first call-out of the lockdown at the weekend.

May 25: Only 6 New Cases of COVID-19 in Bulgaria, Total: 2433

Only 6 new proven cases of COVID-19 per day from 443 samples taken. Four of those tested for established coronavirus were hospitalized.

Chairman, UNILAG Muslims felicitates with brethren

The Chairman, Unilag Muslim Community (UMC), Professor Lai Olurode, has felicitated with Unilag Muslims and Muslims the world over

In pictures | Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations amid unfamiliar times

Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations across India were a low-key affair as most of the faithful marked the culmination of the fasting month of Ramzan by offering thanksgiving prayers at home in view of the coronavirus-induced lockdown.

Latino workers face discrimination over spread of coronavirus in meat plants

Reports of Latinos being refused service after more than 10,000 meatpacking workers, many Latino, contract Covid-19 in the USEthnic minorities have been the hardest-hit by the coronavirus in the US, and now Latino workers are facing fresh difficulty, as they and their communities suffer discrimination

Fire at Bombardier Aerospace plant in Belfast being treated as accidental

A fire that broke out on Sunday, May 24, at the Bombardier Aerospace plant in Belfast, is reportedly being treated as an accident.

Dublin Fire Brigade remind public to park with care after they were delayed

Dublin Fire Brigade has taken to their Twitter to ask the public to take care with where they park when visiting popular attractions.

Torture, 15-year "sentence" for insulting tweets about Russian-controlled forces in Donbas

Meanwhile, not only have the Russian-controlled forces refused to release her as part of swap efforts, they have not even confirmed the fact they are holding her.

Subway resumes work in Kyiv, Kharkiv: new safety rules, explained (Photo)

In the City of Dnipro, local authorities are yet to decide on the expedience of subway relaunch given the current COVID-19 situation.

What not to do when the anti-gas-pump rage takes over

Gas pumps are bossy, demanding monsters. In the struggle between man and machine, they are the undefeated champions

Opinion: Canada must divide its military resources along foreign and domestic lines

Regular force members should be optimized for activities beyond our borders, while reserves are directed to roles at home

Whistle-blower advocacy group calls for COVID-19 accountability watchdog

Report urges appointment of ombudsperson to probe problems with government’s pandemic response

Boris Johnson goes for run with dog as backlash over Dominic Cummings row deepens

The Prime Minister has been spotted out jogging with his pet, Dilyn, around Lambeth Palace, London, after being criticised for backing his lockdown-breaching top aide

Mum whose son died in lockdown blasts PM's defence of Cummings as 'offensive'

Louise Bennett, whose son Fred, 14, caught coronavirus during treatment for leukaemia, says Dominic Cummings' reasons for travelling from London to Durham "were not extraordinary circumstances" and his excuse "does not cut it"

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

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

TN CM visits Deputy CM at hospital, says OPS is fine

Ruling AIADMK coordinator and Tamilnadu Deputy Chief Minister O Panneerselvam was admitted to a private hospital for a master health check-up. Continue Reading →

AU @57 declaration: ‘No-one is blameless’ in Libya tragedy – AUC chair

The AU continues to be more involved in helping solve the Libyan crisis.

AngloGold Ashanti closes South African mine after 164 contract Covid-19

AngloGold Ashanti has temporarily closed its Mponeng mine in South Africa after 164 workers tested positive for the Covid-19 coronavirus infection.

Computers for inmates eyed

The Supreme Court revealed recently that 4,683 PDLs were released from April 30 to May 8 through videoconference hearings. So far 9,731 inmates have been released over a period of six weeks through various circulars that the SC had issued to address jail congestion and mitigate the spread of COVID-19.

Hataman bats for 'new normal' in education

Deputy Speaker and Basilan Rep. MujivHataman made this call to the Department of Education as the education sector, parents and students preparE for the next school year amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic.

Did the Center’s Pressure Work on Telangana?

Union Health Secretary Preeti Sudan in her letter to the Telangana chief secretary Somesh Kumar had advised him to “chase the virus rather than the virus chase us”.

Nation enjoys Eid-ul-Fitr's second day with scrumptious food

The people have decided to stay at their homes and cook delicious food.

US holiday draws crowds, triggers warnings

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

HSE announcement on resuming Louth non-Covid healthcare services

The HSE say they will be finalising a framework in the coming weeks to see how to safely resume non-Covid healthcare services in the current environment, according to Mr Pat Bennett, CHO HSE Midlands ...

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

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

WATCH: Acting Binga District Development Coordinator manhandles journalist

A drunken acting Binga District Development Coordinator Farai Marinyane harassing journalists on Saturday in Binga. He missed an event and sent a representative...

DFA probing death of Filipino in Lebanon POLO shelter

The Department of Foreign Affairs says it is also considering 'underlying factors' as the domestic worker entered the shelter a day before her supposed suicide

Anushka Sharma’s ‘Paatal Lok’ lands in more legal trouble

The hit Amazon Prime Video series has been served with yet another legal notice

COVID-19: Four Indian returnees from Kuwait to Telangana test positive

163 evacuees from Kuwait had reached Hyderabad by a special Air India flight on May 10

Denial and selfishness fuel the spread of COVID-19

Deniers are hampering efforts to manage the scourge that could erupt into a second wave

One of Europe's biggest music festivals set to go ahead in August despite pandemic fears

Serbian officials have said one of Europe's biggest music events, the Exit festival, can go ahead in late August because they expect the coronavirus to be under control by then.

Asia stocks mostly up on coronavirus lockdown easing but Hong Kong extends losses

Most Asian markets rose Monday as a further opening up of economies from lockdown offset worries over worsening China-US tensions, while Hong Kong sank again after the city was rocked by protests at

Three-day-old baby succumbs to COVID-19 in Chandigarh, state death toll rises to 4

A three-day-old girl died of coronavirus in Chandigarh on Sunday, taking the COVID-19 death toll in the union territory to four, a medical bulletin said. The sample of the child was taken after death

Cyclone Amphan: Kolkata residents continue to stage protest to restore power, water supply

Protests continued in parts of the city over restoration of electric and water supply five days after cyclone Amphan wreaked havoc in the city. However, the state Home Department on Sunday said that power had been restored in several areas of Kolkata.

5-year-old flies alone from Delhi to Bengaluru, meets mother after 3 months

As domestic flights resumed across the country after two months because of the coronavirus lockdown, a little boy in Bengaluru airport carrying a 'special category' ticket was among the most loving sights of the day.

Is the Age of the Road Trip Over Forever?

Hitchhiking, “bumming” and cross-country drives used to be safe and make us feel cool.

The Crisis at My Husband’s Nursing Home

The loss of 98 lives there is nothing short of a tragedy.

Donald Trump, Joe Biden and the Vote of the Irish

From Tammany Hall to ‘Build the Wall,’ the long journey of Irish-American politics.

Actress slammed for saying she charges $5,000 to sleep with men

Up and coming Ghanaian actress and nudist Shugatiti is being chastised for saying she charges $5,000 from men who want to sleep with her. The “Baby Mama” actress while speaking in an interview with Angel TV

World coronavirus dispatch: US bans travel from Brazil; commerce allowed

From Eid celebrations in the shadow of pandemic, to nightclubs opening in China, and the story behind NYT's May 24 front page - read these and more in today's world dispatch

This is why we're proposing a wealth tax in Spain to help us out of this crisis

My country’s recovery from coronavirus should be funded by those who can afford it, says Spanish MP Pablo Echenique

Relatives of Armenian axed to death by Azeri officer call for justice

ECHR is examining actions of Hungary and Azerbaijan over release of killer Ramil Safarov

Mother tigress becomes embroiled in a fierce duel with her DAUGHTER as they clash over dominance and territory in India

The dramatic moment between the massive tigers unfolded in an open, lush green area at the Ranthambore National Park in western state of Rajasthan in India.

Removing soft toys from classrooms or banning children from touching books when schools reopen is too 'extreme', government expert warns

Professor Robert Dingwall, from Nottingham University, warned the measures were 'extreme' and risked making children 'miserable' when they are finally allowed back into class.

'Dominic Cummings spits in the face of all our efforts, the whole NHS': Doctor says he will QUIT if PM's aide does not go as another medic says she wouldn't have 'dreamed of travelling the length of country to sort out some child care'

Dominic Pimenta told Good Morning Britain that he's ready to resign if Cummings stays in his position as the top Government aide after travelling from London to Durham in lockdown.

Devotees, religious groups up in arms against TTD on decision to sell away Lord Balaji's assets

The decision to sell immovable assets of India's richest Lord Venkateswara temple on Tirumala hill shrine not only triggered political storm but also drew protests from devotees and religious groups. Even ruling YSR Congress Party MP Raghuramakrishna Raju opposed the move saying selling the God's assets is belittling the donors.

‘Please don’t come to Goa,’ urges CM Pramod Sawant, says hotels shut

Sawant also said that most of the people arriving in Goa will either be returning to their own homes or second homes or were expected to stay with their relatives in the state.

Coronavirus vaccine update: After Moderna, CanSino Biologics claims positive results in early trials

Covid-19 Vaccine Latest Update: After Moderna, China's Cansino Biologics claims encouraging results

Bodies of three PIA plane crash victims handed over to families in Islamabad

The victim­s were identi­fied as Rawalp­indi Police Head Consta­ble Raja Asif Fayyaz, Malik Zeesha­n and Syed Danish­

MOH to discuss establishing special care centres for children of Covid-19 frontliners, says deputy minister

TAIPING, May 25 — The Health Ministry will hold discussions to establish a special care centres for children of frontline personnel involved in managing the Covid-19 outbreak. Deputy Health Minister Datuk Dr Noor Azmi Ghazali said he was aware of complaints from frontline staff who could not send...

EPL Footballer Accused Of Gang Rape

It shocking news, a Premier League footballer has reportedly been accused of taking part in a gang rape during lockdown – here is the latest.

2023: I can vie for president, Senate if I so wish - Ngige

The minister of labour and employment, Chris Ngige, has said it is his constitutional rights to vie for any elective position of his choice, be it president.

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

Here are the latest developments in the coronavirus crisis.

Warrant issued for Corey Blazevicious, Brody Harris

Both men are known to frequent Ballarat

London tourists fined by police for trying to visit Llanrhaeadr Waterfall

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

Safaricom Foundation Partners With Scope International to Install Sanitation Booths in 6 Counties

Safaricom in partnership with Scope International have installed sanitation booths in the counties of Homabay, Siaya, Migori, Kisii, Bungoma and Busia to help curb the spread of COVID-19.The sanitat

Sibu man who breached Covid-19 home quarantine to eat noodles surrenders to police

SIBU, May 25 — A 27-year-old construction site supervisor today surrendered himself to the Sibu Jaya police station after violating the quarantine order at his house and going out to enjoy a plate of noodles. Sibu district police chief ACP Stanley Jonathan Ringgit who confirmed the matter said...

CMCO: SOP for nurseries based on NSC, MOH’s advice, says Rina Harun

KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 — The Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for childcare centres during the conditional movement control order (CMCO) period is subject to the directives of the National Security Council (MKN) and advice of the Health Ministry (MOH), the Women, Family and Community Development...

Malaysian mission in Singapore ready to assist woman bus driver return home for husband’s funeral

SINGAPORE, May 25 — The Malaysian High Commission here is ready to assist the Malaysian woman bus captain seen in a heart-wrenching viral video clip to return home for her husband’s funeral. The Malaysian mission is aware of the plight of the woman, who became inconsolable after receiving the...

Police: Homeless man from Sabah found dead in Serdang, believed murdered

SERDANG, May 25 — Passers-by here came across the body of a homeless man from Sabah early this morning who was believed to have been murdered, said Serdang District Police Chief ACP Ismadi Borhan today. He said members of the public lodged a police report at about 9am after they found the body...

German govt considering social easing, but restrictions to remain, says report

BERLIN, May 25 — The German federal government is recommending that states ease some social distancing regulations from June 6, Bild newspaper reported, but continues to urge that limits be placed on size of social gatherings. According to an official paper seen by the newspaper, Helge Braun,...

PA Arabs Riot, Burn Tires, Throw Rocks Over PA Eid al-Fitr Mosque Closures

Clashes erupt in the Palestinian Authority as residents take to the streets to protest against virus lockdowns imposed for the holiday.

Hours after Recovery, Man Returns to Fight Virus on Khartoum Streets

Hours after recovering from the coronavirus and leaving quarantine, healthcare activist Mujahid Abdallah Ahmad, known as “Mujahid Qadeem”, says he was certain he would get infected. “As healthcare volunteers, my colleagues and I were certain that at

The Commander of the Great Coup

Our neighbor has forgotten that we live in a world that saw the rise of the coronavirus killer. For the first time since the pandemic, her son will pay her a visit. During the first days, she feared that fate would be quicker than this encounter. She

US President Donald Trump criticised after videos of him golfing surface online

Trump was seen on the golf course a day after saying houses of worship are "essential" and asking governors to reopen them during the weekend.

Domestic flights resume in Delhi, over 80 cancellations leave flyers in a fix

In the departure area of Terminal 3, passengers lined up for check-in wearing masks and gloves and many even with face screens. Among those were people who were happy at the thought of being home by evening for Eid.

Chandigarh cops sent for screening after man they arrested tests Covid positive

The man, who was suspected to be drunk, was arrested for allegedly assaulting a constable who stopped him from entering a Covid containment zone.

Kampala Parents School gets ready for Online Classes Via Zoom  

When coronavirus (COVID19) pandemic hit the world, many governments were forced to shut down schools. In March, President Yoweri Museveni faced with the same problem ordered schools to close in order to safeguard pupils, students and teachers from the pandemic. In total, the President sent home over 15 million scholars. But as the pandemic persisted, governments and schools are devising ways by which they can be able to teach their students. And with this, technology has come handy as schools turn to the internet to conduct classes and deliver lessons. Recently, Kampala Parents School announced online classes for pupils from pre-primary (Middle and Top classes of nursery section) to primary seven-candidate who will sit for the national Primary Leaving Examinations.

Menzi Ngubane Fighting For His Life In Hospital

Legendary actor Menzi Ngubane is allegedly fighting for his life in hospital according to reliable sources. The actor has asked South Africa for prayers.

Wolves are at it again, destroying Zimbabwe’s currency

Zimbabwe’s currency Before the lockdown on March 30,was trading around ZW$35 to the United States dollar (USD). Within a week, it had raced to ZWS$45

How illegal miners hurt economy - The Nation Nigeria

International investors’ interest in the mining sector is growing and the Federal Government is recognising the sector as a potential job ...

Domestic flights resume in India despite record spike in new coronavirus cases

Domestic Air travel resumed across India on Monday, two months after the coronavirus lockdown announcement by the country's Prime Minister Narendra Modi. International flights could begin in June. With increasing number of coronavirus cases many Indian states were not willing to start the domestic flights but India's federal civil aviation minister Hardeep Puri said in a tweet this morning, "Today, we restart domestic flights. India's civil aviation is always on the forefront." Scheduled commercial passenger flights were suspended on March 25, when the Centre imposed a nationwide lockdown to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus.

How social conservatives traded causes for clichés

What does it really mean to love the flag or to dislike campus snowflakes or to suggest that #MeToo has gone too far?

Coronavirus: Impoverished Indian migrant couple try to sell their two-month-old, amid lockdown

COVID-19 India: Tweeps say poverty in lockdown forced the couple to take the drastic step

Alligator who survived Berlin WWII bombing dies at 84

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

COVID-19: First Range Rover made under new social distancing rules rolls off assembly line

JLR's safety measures include temperature checks with thermal cameras and more...

Canadian PM Justin Trudeau asks bank CEOs for views on economy, COVID-19 relief: Report

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has spoken to the heads of the country's six big banks to get their views on the state of the economy and the COVID-19 relief efforts, the Globe and Mail

Hopeful of returning to work, scores of migrants return home

A number of migrant workers, who have left from Maharashtra's Pune city for their native places after being rendered jobless due to the lockdown, are hopeful that the situation will normalise and they would be able to come back to work.

Chinese state media says new chopper drone may be deployed along India border

The AR500C unmanned chopper is equipped to carry out fire strikes and also disrupt electronic circuitry of its target at heights above 15,000 feet, the Chinese state media reported.

Reports of sexual abuse of children triple during lockdown

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

Basagan ng Trip with Leloy Claudio: Why Christians should protest

This discussion may shake your faith or make it stronger. Historian Leloy Claudio questions the tenets of some religions with Jayeel Cornelio and Rico Villanueva.

LIST: Where to get official, reliable information during typhoons

The wet season may be tougher to endure during a pandemic. Bookmark this page to know where to access key information in times of disasters.

Coronavirus: French officials stunned as hundreds defy lockdown at football match in Strasbourg

Strasbourg authorities have been stunned as up to 400 people showed "stupidity and irresponsibility" by attending a local football match.

Lockdown hinders construction of road to Chhattisgarh's Maoist hot spot

Security forces had taken up the 35-km road project on a war footing, at least three CRPF camps had been set up on the stretch to create a security blanket for workers engaged in its construction

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

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

'We're expendable': black Americans pay the price as states lift lockdowns

Experts warn reopening states could have dire consequences on public health, and black Americans already face greater risk

130 People Claim to be Jeffrey Epstein's Child to Get Cut of $634M Estate

Previously, it was reported that a Jeffrey Epstein documentary was set to be released via Netflix, and a trailer for the doc surfaced as well. The ...

One more arrested in Nashik for threatening to kill Yogi Adityanath in bomb blast

Uttar Pradesh Police's social media help desk had received a WhatsApp message in which the sender threatened to kill CM Adityanath in a bomb blast.

JK Rowling offers to pay annual salary of Tweeter who used Civil Service account to accuse Boris Johnson of being an 'arrogant, offensive truth-twister'

Author J.K. Rowling has offered to reward the person who responded to Boris Johnson's Downing Street briefing last night with a tweet slamming him for sticking up for Dominic Cummings.

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

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

Miscreants vandalize church set of Malayalam film Minnal Murali at Kalady

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

Wife, son of J-K Lt Governor’s advisor test positive for COVID-19

The officials said the advisor's wife and son had returned from Delhi a few days back and were staying at a guest house. The results of their samples came on Sunday night and they had tested positive for the disease, they said.

Venkaiah Naidu holds review meet with officials to discuss drinking water issue in Andhra Pradesh’s Udayagiri

Vice President of India, M Venkaiah Naidu held meeting with CEO of NITI Aayog, Secretary of Drinking Water and Sanitation, and Secretary.

Adidas launches reusable face mask called Face Cover

Adidas has released Face Cover, a reusable face mask made from breathable recycled material.

Coronavirus lockdown: UPSRTC to restart operations soon, MHA nod awaited

"The start of operations and modalities will depend on the directions of the MHA and state government regarding the lockdown and its opening after May 31," he added

Fear of flying: Negotiating the regulations around flights sounds incredibly daunting

The sight of cabin crew kitted out in PPE will be a sight to behold, a vivid and unforgettable reminder of our dystopian new world.

Singapore's APL England loses cargo in heavy Australian seas

SYDNEY (Reuters) - A Singapore-flagged cargo ship lost at least 40 containers in deep waters off the coast of Sydney when they fell overboard in heavy seas, maritime officials said on Monday.

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Column: When caring for children at home, start with deep breath | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

In March, many Hawaii parents with school-aged children added a new job to their list: homeschool teacher.

This Is My Problem With DP Ruto – COTU Boss Atwoli

Central Organization of Trade Union (COTU) boss Francis Atwoli has indicated that he has no personal differences with the Deputy President William Ruto despite being his harsh critic.Speaking at a

ONO Entertainment unable to contact Limitless' Heeseok after he suddenly announces he left the group

Limitless' agency is currently looking into the status of member Heeseok after a recent social media announcement.On May 24 KST, Hee…

Scotland Govt Demands Boris Open the Borders to 'Enrich Society'

Scotland needs mass, low-skilled immigration to ‘enrich’ society and grow the economy, according to the country’s government.

Chinese Coronavirus Outbreak in Czech Mines

PRAGUE - A coal mine in the north-eastern Czech Republic near the border with Poland has halted work after a major Covid-19 outbreak among the miners.

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz Questions Whether Worship Is Essential

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz told reporters it is not clear worship is essential, challenging President Trump’s assertion that it is.

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

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

Dr Noor Hisham: Confined spaces likely cause of Covid-19 clusters at immigration detention depots

KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 — Confined spaces at immigration detention depots could be a cause of Covid-19 spreading among detainees, Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said. He said the Ministry of Health (MOH) is also looking at other detention centres, such as prisons and police...

Cahill calls for 'roadmap' for return of cancer screening services

Fianna Fáil TD for Tipperary Jackie Cahill has called for a roadmap outlining a timeframe for the return of cancer screening programmes.  The government has outlined a timeline for th...

Tripura distributes 26.88 lakh textbooks, preparations on to resume schools after lockdown

Earlier this month, the education minister said his government is contemplating to restart its schools from June 1 and resume academic activities in them from June 15.

Gardai break up brawl in Cork city as videos of mass fight on residential street examined

A string of serious public order incidents have plagued the city and suburbs over the weekend

Prudential Uganda donates Ush300 million in COVID -19 Food relief

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

WHO collaborates with African innovators to fight COVID-19

African innovators are stepping up to support Africa's fight against COVID-19 pandemic, collaborating with the World Health Organization (WHO) to develop solutions to help contain the spread of the virus.

Buhari, family members observe Eid prayer inside Aso Villa

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

JUST IN: 69 Nigerians arrive from Lebanon

Fifty trafficked girls and 19 stranded Nigerians arrived from Lebanon on Sunday night.Their evacuation was at the expense of the Lebanese...

Structure Fire Near the Santa Barbara Airport

The Santa Barbara County Fire Department responded to a structure fire near the Santa Barbara Airport early Monday morning.

5 things to know for Monday, May 25, 2020

Canada is approaching 85,000 total cases of COVID-19, with Ontario in particular experiencing a spike in new cases.

24-year-old Nigerian Damilola Arowolaju bags PhD in the US

A 24-year-old Nigerian man, Damilola Arowolaju, has bagged a PhD in Law from The George Washington University, in the United States of America. Damilola, who hails from Omuo Ekiti, in Ekiti East Local Government area of

Ever wondered what it’s like to be a nurse flying COVID-19 patients home

UAE resident travels the world transporting coronavirus-stricken patients

Pubs won’t open until July earliest, warns brewery boss – dashing Brit hopes of enjoying a pint in the sun next month

BRITS hoping to enjoy a freshly-pulled pint next month have been dealt a fresh blow after one of the UK’s biggest independent breweries said there were no plans to reopen pubs until early Jul…

Ryan says no problem if Martin goes for leadership

The leader of the Green Party says he has no problem with Catherine Martin putting her name forward for a leadership contest.

Johnson faces perception problem over Cummings affair

The problem Boris Johnson faces over the Dominic Cummings affair right now is a problem of perception. Is there one set of rules for the ruling elite, and another for everyone else?

Obinwanne Okeke to plead guilty for $11 million US fraud

Obinwanne Okeke also known as Invictus Obi has indicated wish to plead guilty for the $11 million fraud he is being tried for in the United States (US).

Dabiri-Erewa, Pantami fight over office space gets messier

After a series of confrontations between Nigeria's communication and digital economy minister Isa Pantami and chairman of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) Abike Dabiri-Erewa, the fight over an office space took another turn late Sunday.

Wheat procurement by govt agencies surpassed last year's figures

It surpasses last year's total by about 25,000 tons.

UNDERCOVER INVESTIGATION: For N16,500, security agents will allow you travel from Lagos to Abuja despite interstate ban

Twenty-four hours to the trip, Otos, a worker at one of the bus terminals in the Jibowu area of Yaba, Lagos, had given all the assurances that there is commercial

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

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Atwoli: I’ve no grudge against DP Ruto

Cotu boss says DP is to blame for the woes he is facing in Jubilee.

Kingi denies Sh1.6m ICU bed claim

Governor says no money has been paid for buying of beds.

TECH BREAK: A digital innovation to streamline food aid delivery

The app is designed by Empiris Creative Communication and Fashionnaire Corporation Ltd.

Britain’s Got Talent judge Amanda Holden reveals her rescue dog has saved her family during lockdown

AMANDA Holden has revealed her rescue dog has saved her worried family during lockdown. The Britain’s Got Talent judge says she is extremely grateful to pet Rudi over the past 10 weeks. It co…

COVID-19 payment: Shops finding it "extremely" difficult to source staff

Shops and newsagents say they are finding it “extremely” difficult to get staff to return to ...

Spanish beaches open today – with zones segregating age groups, drone patrols and no ball games

Spain’s most popular beaches have officially re-opened to the public today amid urgent warnings of social distancing and “observing common-sense”. All regions which have entered p…

3-state manhunt for UConn student wanted in 2 homicides: cops

Three states are conducting a manhunt Monday for a University of Connecticut accused of two brutal slayings and believed to be armed with several stolen guns had stretched from Connecticut to New Jersey and Pennsylvania.

Trump says schools in US should be opened 'ASAP'

President Trump urged for the reopening of school throughout the U.S. on Sunday, as most remain closed to limit the coronavirus spread and protect the health of students during the pandemic.

Coronavirus News: Car convoys, virtual ceremonies mark Memorial Day in NY, NJ and CT

New Yorkers marked Memorial Day with car convoys and small ceremonies instead of parades, as those looking to honor fallen military members contended with coronavirus restrictions.

Busy week after Wolverhampton Council reopens tip

Recycling bosses have reported a busy week following the official reopening of one of the city’s major tips for the first time since the coronavirus lockdown was implemented.

Opening hours extended at Wolverhampton cemeteries

Visiting hours for some Wolverhampton cemeteries have been extended by the city council.

Fire safety concerns over restaurant’s licence bid at meeting this week

Licensing bosses are set to review an application for a restaurant and bar in a city centre, after postponing the matter earlier this month.

Prince Charles reached out to Sinn Féin leader after COVID-19 diagnosis

Prince Charles was among those to contact Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald and wish her well in her battle against the dread coronavirus disease. In an interview with the Sunday Independent, McDonald revealed she had heard from the prince weeks after recovering from a "horrible" bout of COVID-19. 

PA Reports IDF Arrested Arab Suspects Despite Breakdown in Cooperation

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

Abbas’s Precious Gift to Iran: Hamas

If and when Abbas does suspend security coordination with Israel, he will be sending a message to Iran and its Palestinian proxies that the time has come to turn the West Bank into a center for Jihad against Israel and the "infidels."