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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Within three months.

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.

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.

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.

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

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 …

Arabian Sea may throw in own surprise ahead of monsoon

Cyclonic circulation off Kerala coast bears watching

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.

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.

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.

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

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…

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.

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.

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. 

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.

Phishing emails disguised as Covid-19 reports

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

Velas Resorts implements comprehensive ‘Stay Safe With Velas’ program

PUERTO VALLARTA, MEXICO – Velas Resorts in Mexico launches an extensive ‘Stay Safe with Velas’ program. Detailed in 15 pages, the program covers seven categories including general health and sanitary measures, special protocols for guests and staff members, public areas, housekeeping, transportation and security, and food and beverage. It adheres to standards dictated by the World Health Organization and the government of Mexico. “We are committed to putting the health and well-being of guests and staff members first,” said Eduardo Vela

Hawks Cay Resort will reopen on June 1, 2020

Hawks Cay Resort will reopen its doors on Monday, June 1, 2020, when the Florida Keys reopens its border to visitors. In compliance with state and local government reopening requirements in the Florida Keys, the resort will open a limited occupancy and a long list of new health and safety procedures. Following guidelines issued by public health agencies and the American Hotel Lodging Association, Hawks Cay has implemented a series of new cleaning and social distancing protocols including, but not

April passenger numbers are lowest since 1967 at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

Usually this time of year at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), we share tips for passengers navigating a bustling airport ahead of Memorial Day weekend. Today, they are sharing the data that illustrates how the airport is operating to meet essential trade, travel, and economic needs of the Puget Sound region while experiencing the ramifications of the global pandemic. The public dashboard, built to provide local governments and industries with key indicators as they track the recovery, shows the dramatic drop

First Certification for Tourist Guides protocol in Europe

Turismo de Portugal, in partnership with the National Union of Tourist Activity Translators and Interpreters (SNATTI), who represents in Portugal the Qualified Portuguese Tourist Guides and it’s the FEG- European Federation of Tourist Guide Associations -member has developed the possibility for the Tourist Guides to join the Clean & Safe initiative Professionals wishing to obtain the Clean & Safe Seal must attend the training program specially developed by Turismo de Portugal for this situation, which consists of a 2-hour training

India resumes domestic flights amid confusion over Covid-19 rules

Individual states apply varying coronavirus restrictions – from 14-day quarantine to case-by-case assessment of symptoms

UK may remove Huawei from its 5G infrastructure by 2023

Earlier this year, we had reported on the UK government allowing Huawei to work on bringing 5G networking to the country, albeit in a limited capacity and non-core areas. But now, it seems like the government is working towards phasing out the Chinese tech giant’s equipment by 2023, as conservative members have pressured the UK …

Chennai Woman Eats Once A Day So She Can Feed Her 13 Pet Dogs Amid Lockdown

Meena, a 39-year-old woman living in Chennai eats just once a day and saves the rest of the food to feed her 13 pet dogs.

Pregnant woman on train to Delhi gets miraculous help, delivers girl child

A pregnant woman travelling to New Delhi got miraculous help from a doctor on board who came to her rescue in the last minute and aided safe delivery of the child. Fozia, the 25-year-old pregnant

Landlord arrested for killing tenant over using 100-watt bulb in Delhi

A 38-year-old landlord was arrested for allegedly killing his tenant after an argument broke out between them over a 100-watt bulb in Delhi's Harsh Vihar. The landlord raised objections over using a 100-watt bulb as it consumes more electricity. The deceased identified as Jagdish was an e-rickshaw driver and lived with his wife and an eight-year-old daughter on the first floor of a building, while his landlord Amit stayed with his family on the ground floor.  

DH Toon | Indian Olympic Association on maintaining 'hardship stimulus'

The gutsy girl from Bihar, Jyoti Kumari, who brought her ailing father from Gurugram to Darbhanga, pedalling over 1200 kms, is likely to get the tag of health ambassador. An indication in this regard

BJP playing dirty politics over COVID-19 figures: Aam Aadmi Party

The Aam Aadmi Party accused the BJP on Sunday of playing dirty politics over the number of deaths in Delhi due to the novel coronavirus pandemic after the high court refused to entertain a plea in

Coronavirus: Stranded residents observe a different Eid

Those with residency visas will be able to return only in June, after Eid Al Fitr is over

285 families granted e-visits to children in custody in Abu Dhabi

Child Visitation Centre of Abu Dhabi Court facilitated people

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

COVID-19: US to provide USD 6 million to Pakistan to fight coronavirus

The embassy said that the US government has now committed a total of USD 21 million since it declared Pakistan a priority country for coronavirus response'.

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.

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.

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

TSCHE 2020 CET exam dates released; exams to be conducted in July

The exams for various CET exams will be conducted from July 1 to July 15, 2020.

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...

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...

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...

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. ...

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...

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...

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.

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

No new Covid-19 deaths have been reported today.

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.

Shinzo Abe's approval rating slides amid coronavirus, prosecution scandal

May 25 (UPI) -- Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's approval rating has dipped by double digits in the wake of his administration's response to the global coronavirus pandemic.

Bachem lifts Propofol production to 24/7 as pandemic hikes demand

ZURICH (Reuters) - Switzerland’s Bachem has begun round-the-clock production of Propofol, a drug needed to sedate ventilated patients whose plight during the pandemic — prone, unconscious, hospitalised — has become emblematic of COVID-19’s hit to healthcare systems.

Citizen TV's Waihiga Mwaura Rescues Evicted Family From Streets [VIDEO]

The Citizen TV anchor was undertaking an investigative report on the evictions in Kariobangi North, Nairobi when he encountered a mother and...

Eden-Monaro byelection set for July 4, coronavirus measures play role in date selection

The date was chosen in part to allow enough time for school polling booths to be sanitised due to the coronavirus.

Hey Las Vegas motorists, don’t drive impaired as businesses reopen

As more businesses open up across Nevada, especially ones that serve alcoholic beverages, traffic officials are urging drivers not to get too excited and get behind the wheel impaired.

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 ...

Covid-19: Over 600 citizens call for temporary release of Sudha Bharadwaj, Shoma Sen from jail

They have been booked under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act for their alleged role in the Bhima Koregaon violence case.

‘Ghana’s Coronavirus Cases Lowest In World’-Nana Akufo-Addo

President Nana Akufo Addo has said Ghana's Covid-19 cases is still the lowest in the world owing to how well he has managed the situation during a virtual presentation to mark the Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations on Sunday. 

Nursing homes using sub-par mouth masks on a large scale: report

Many of the medical masks nursing home workers use while working with residents who have the coronavirus, are defective. Newspaper AD had Greencycl in Utrecht, the company that tests medical masks

147 employees of Gelderland slaughterhouse tested positive for coronavirus

147 of the total 657 people who work at the Vion slaughterhouse and meat processor in Groenlo in Gelderland tested positive for the coronavirus. Health service GGD Noord- en Oost-Gelderland tested

What social distancing? Prisoners gather inside Aurangabad Central Jail for namaz on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr

Social distancing norms went for a toss after many prisoners gathered inside Aurangabad Central Jail for namaz on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr. A video of the same has gone viral on social media.

Uttarakhand BJP releases ‘Modi Aarti’, party MLA says will erect PM Modi statue too

Amid coronavirus outbreak, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) functionaries in Uttarakhand have come up with ‘Modi Aarti’ in praise of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Madhya Pradesh: CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Scindia and others extend Eid wishes via twitter

Patients are delaying medical care because of coronavirus worries. At what cost?

Beginning in March, public officials told Washingtonians to avoid going to the hospital. But in recent weeks, as case counts dropped and fears of a massive surge of COVID-19 patients...

In move to limit federal oversight of police, Seattle cites its hard work, need to focus on coronavirus

The city has asked U.S. District Judge James Robart to find it has successfully completed a two-year review period to assure Seattle police reforms have taken hold. If granted, the...

Ex-Trumpist Ann Coulter Trashed Online as She Rips 'Disloyal Actual Retard' Trump in Twitter Rant

Ann Coulter picked up on Donald Trump's weekend dig at Jeff Sessions, his former attorney general, frothing at the mouth with rage saying he “had to recuse” himself due...

PNB Scam: Interpol to expedite arrest of Nirav Modi's brother

Nehal reportedly handled Nirav Modi's Twin Fields Investments and Bailey Bank and Biddle, and allegedly laundered over $100 million for his brother

Gary Lineker launches Twitter attack on Dominic Cummings despite BBC colleague Simon McCoy slamming him for 'abusing his position' and breaking impartiality by accusing PM of lying

The news anchor slammed the sports pundit after Lineker sounded off about Boris Johnson's coronavirus briefing last night as the PM defended his top aide in Downing Street.

Spain opens for tourists on July 1 and says Brits SHOULD book holidays because UK's strict quarantine rules will 'likely be suspended' as French politicians tear into draconian rules

Reyes Maroto, Spain's tourism minister, urged foreigners to book holidays starting from July, saying that she anticipates rules requiring new arrivals to quarantine for 14 days to be dropped by then.

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 ...

Hongkongers top real estate buyers in Taiwan amid Beijing crackdown

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

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

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 …

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 …

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 …

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'

Missing North Delta senior found deceased

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

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.

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.

'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.

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.

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

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

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.

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 […]

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...

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...

Herman Van Rompuy on power and influence in the EU

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

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.

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...

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...

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"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.

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.

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

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.

Case against Ponmudi and 99 others for violating prohibitory orders

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

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,

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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?

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

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.

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…

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.

‘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

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 ...

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....

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.

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

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

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...

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...

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…

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 ..

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...

Are lidos open and can you swim outdoors during lockdown?

Is swimming back on?

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.

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

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.

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

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

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!

Thai scientists begin COVID-19 vaccine trials on monkeys

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

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

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....

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 ..

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...

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....

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

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.

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

Anyone who can help is asked to contact the police

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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...

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. |

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.” |

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

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

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...

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,...

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...

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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 ...

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...

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 ...

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 ...

Bin blaze damages window at premises in Telford

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

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...

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.

Further four deaths and 57 new cases of coronavirus

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

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?

Family Poisoned by Fake Ruto Donation

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

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...

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.’

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.

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

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...

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

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

Bad experiences in Derbyshire supermarkets during coronavirus lockdown

Staff and customers have revealed the problems they've faced

UPSC To Extend Application Process For Assistant Engineer, Other Posts

UPSC will give 20 more days to candidates who are interested to apply for Assistant Engineer and other posts which were notified on April 2 through advertisement number 05/2020.

Multi-lingual phone lines and food packs provided to ethnic minorities in Perthshire

Multi-lingual phone lines and food packages have been provided to support people from ethnic minorities throughout Perth and Kinross.

High-spec equipment will allow Ninewells Hospital to double testing capacity

Ninewells Hospital has doubled its coronavirus testing capacity after new equipment was delivered from South Korea.

University club comes to aid of Fife families seeking refuge from domestic abuse

Families seeking refuge from domestic violence can now stay connected thanks to support from St Andrews University students.

Claims poaching and fly tipping rife at Perthshire and Fife reservoirs

A fisheries manager says the coronavirus crisis has been "a nightmare" with reservoirs in Fife and Perthshire plagued  with poaching, fly tipping, and anti-social behaviour during the lockdown.

Ethiopia reports largest daily coronavirus positive

On Saturday the country has reported 61 new cases followed by 88 new cases on Sunday, which is the biggest figure Ethiopia reported in one day so far. Ethiopia reported 88 new coronavirus cases after conducting laboratory tests for 4048 people. Out of the 88 new confirmed cased 73 are found in the capital, Addis Ababa, according to the report of the Ministry of Health of Ethiopia. 53 of the total 88 new cases reported on Sunday have no prior contact with COVID-19 patients and no international travel history.

Karnataka COVID-19 Tracker: 69 new cases reported on Monday; state tally climbs to 2,158

Karnataka reported 69 fresh cases of coronavirus on Monday, taking the state tally to 2,158. So far, 680 people have been cured and discharged while 43 succumbed to the virus, informed the state health department. Out of the 69 cases, 51 are returnees from Maharashtra.

Comedian Vir Das shares video of neighbour threatening, sneezing over him allegedly for breaking social distancing

Das said the man in the video does not own his doorstep, sit-out, or his house and he wondered if what the man did would qualify as harassment.

Centre issues SOP for movements of Indian nationals stranded abroad, want to leave country

Travel cost has to be borne by the travellers, who should be asymptomatic to be allowed to enter India.

Millions of kids in Australia return to schools as COVID-19 numbers fall

Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said on Monday students and teachers had to observe one key message: Stay home if sick.

Lori Loughlin pleads guilty in US college admissions scandal, will serve two months in prison

Lori Loughlin and her husband pleaded guilty to participating in a vast U.S. college admissions fraud scheme to secure spots for their daughters at the University of Southern California

MP's Mandsaur battles locust invasion

MP's Mandsaur battles locust invasion: Swarms of locusts arrived in Malhargarh area of Madhya Pradesh's Mandsaur district on Sunday.. Get all latest entertainment & viral stories on english.lokmat.com

AgriMin Oros to announce economic measures to relaunch agriculture

Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Adrian Oros is to hold a press conference on Monday at the headquarters of the Ministry, to...

MApN specialists on mission to Alabama, as PM Orban says US, Romania have strong strategic partnership

Romania's Prime Minister Ludovic Orban on Monday wished success to a specialist team from the country's National Defence Ministry (MApN) who...

Chamber to consider simple motion against EduMin Anisie

The Chamber of Deputies is considering today a simple motion against Minister of Education and Research Monica Anisie....

Perthshire bus drivers latest key workers to receive hand sanitisers from local distillery

Perthshire bus drivers have become the latest key workers to receive donations of hand sanitiser from a local distillery.

UGANDA: 14 new cases of COVID

Kampala, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT | Fourteen new cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) have been confirmed bringing the number of confirmed Ugandan nationals  to 212. All the new cases are previous contacts of truck drivers who were under quarantine at the time that they were tested. The new cases were part of 1,739 samples that were tested …

Statement By 5G-free New Zealand Coalition

Regarding the recent damage to cellular phone towers, the 5G-FREE NEW ZEALAND group wishes to state clearly that we do not encourage or condone actions of violence or vandalism.

Homicide Detectives Search Hamilton Address

Hamilton Police investigating the murder of 40-year-old Sao Young have executed a search warrant at a Casey Avenue address this morning.

Trains to resume full operations on June 8 - Inside Israel

Trans. Min. Regev and Health Min. Edelstein agree: Buses, minibuses to expand number of passengers allowed to board.

Man kidnaps and rapes ex-lover

A Bulawayo man recently broke into his ex-lover's home and kidnapped her before raping her.This was heard by the Bulawayo magistrate Shepherd Mjanja when ...

Tourists trickle back as Charleston reopens after Covid-19 shutdown

South Carolina was among the first US states to start easing stay-at-home orders imposed to halt the spread of Covid-19. In the city of Charleston, a magnet for tourists, the lockdown has helped keep infection numbers low. But the economic impact has been devastating, and with visitors still only a trickle, business owners say the road to recovery will be a long one. FRANCE 24’s Fanny Allard and Kethevane Gorjestani report.

Maritime Bulletin Daily May 24 – 25

Accidents • Container ship APL ENGLAND lost 40 containers in rough seas, Australia • Ferry grounding, Italy, Adriatic sea • Thai tanker detained in Vietnamese waters for illegal fuel trading • Agro…

WATCH: Ardee Concert Band connect young and old with emotional version of ‘I Want To Hold Your Hand’

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My Memorial Day wish is someday the Eagles honor the Seawolves...

Nobody seems to remember the Seawolves from the Vietnam War… I’d like to help rectify that omission. In the late ’60’s Philly fans perfected the art of booing the home team.…

COVID-19: Iran Reopens Religious Shrines; Kremlin Spokesman Leaves Hospital

Here's a roundup of COVID-19 developments in RFE/RL's broadcast regions.

Ghani responds to Taliban’s gesture of goodwill, vows to release 2000 prisoners

President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani responded to the gesture of goodwill by Taliban group and vowed to release 2,000 Taliban prisoners.

Trudeau pushes for sick leave

UPDATE 8:58 a.m. rime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canadians have a responsibility to themselves and to the people around them to follow public health rules to slow the spread of COVID-19.

EPP demands Commission action on gender violence

A group of 15 MEPs from the European People's Party, including chairman Manfred Weber, on Monday urged the European Commission to take action to eradicate violence against women - and member states to ratify the Istanbul Convention. "Now is the time for c...

Burglar unmasked for not wearing mask in Sta. Ana

A MAN who was accosted in Sta. Ana, Manila the other day for not wearing face mask found himself in deeper trouble after the Manila Police District-Station 6 discovered upon verification that he is also a burglar.

I’m too busy to eye Anambra gov seat — Ngige

Tony Okafor, Awka The Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr Chris Ngige has said he is too busy serving the nation at the national level to consider a shot at the 2021 Anambra State governorship e...

Nigeria records breakthrough as NCDC validates viral RNA extraction

The country has blazed a trail in Africa with the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) successfully validating the first phase of the viral...

Abductee’s family to Niger: negotiate with kidnappers

The family of one of the construction workers kidnapped in Niger State has appealed to the state government to open negotiations with the abductor ...

Sungura Musician Turns To Selling Airtime As Lockdown Financial Constraints Mount

Sungura Musician Turns To Vending Airtime As Lockdown Woes Mount. A Sungura band which hails from Redcliff, in the Midlands province has bore the brunt

Revealed: the other woman in Thami Ndala’s life, Lerato’s Ex-Husband

Lerato Kganyago's ex-husband haunted by former lover Nokulunga Shabangu,25, who allegedly dragged him to cver assets at their love nest in Fourways suburb.

Venice Film Festival will go ahead in September: Veneto governor

Due to the lockdowns imposed on the film industry across the world to limit the spread of the virus, the Venice Film Festival will probably be attended by fewer productions, said Luca Zaia, who is also a board member of the Biennale di Venezia.

How Karnataka is using tech-driven solutions to fight Covid-19

A gamut of tech interventions have helped Karnataka tide through the Covid-19 times

Neither trained, nor equipped for Covid, Maharashtra police learns, adapts

ince the beginning of the outbreak and subsequent lockdown, the police have been deployed in contact tracing, monitoring of home or institutional quarantine and implementation of the lockdown, including curfews, closure of containment zones, district boundaries and issuing travel permits, deployment at hospitals and quarantines facilities, to name a few.

CMCO: Do not cheer for mat rempits, Johor police chief warns Malaysians

JOHOR BARU, May 25 — Johor police have urged the public not to cheer mat rempits for their stunts or jeer police for acting against these public nuisance who are violating the law, especially the conditional movement control order (CMCO). He was commenting on a video trending on social media...

Senior minister: A million thank yous to Malaysia’s Covid-19 frontliners

PUTRAJAYA, May 25 — Senior Minister (Security Cluster) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob has expressed his gratitude to the frontliners still working on Hari Raya Aidilfitri to help curb the spread of Covid-19. He said that even during Aidilfitri celebrations, operations like public sanitation,...

Immigration D-G: 207 undocumented migrants tested positive for Covid-19 in Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 — A total of 207 of the 13,929 undocumented migrants detained at three Immigration Detention Depots in Peninsular Malaysia have been found to be positive for Covid-19 infection. Immigration Director-General Datuk Khairul Dzaimee Daud said 110 of those infected have been sent...

Ismail Sabri: Police pursuing organisers, attendees of wedding at Serdang temple held during CMCO

KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 — The police will take action against organisers and attendees of a wedding ceremony held at a temple in Seri Kembangan, Serdang last Sunday that involved up to 30 people, said Senior Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob. He said that the wedding was in breach of the...

Tony Blair Hits Trump over Coronavirus: Seeks More Global Government

Former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair has airily dismissed U.S. President Donald Trump's leadership during the Chinese coronavirus pandemic.

Smoke covers A53 as fire crews called to rubber and plastic blaze

Firefighters had to put out a fire involving plastic and rubber in a field near a main road.

Oyo confirms six more COVID-19 cases in Ibadan firm

Wale Oyewale, Ibadan Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has confirmed six more COVID-19 cases at iSON Xperiences in Ibadan South West Local Government Council Area of the state. The total nu...

Duterte emergency powers extension pushed

“Such powers are good for three months. Unfortunately, two months after the effectively of the law, the end to the pandemic is not yet in sight. There are still new COVID-19 positive cases being reported every day and the country is not yet fully operating,” he said.

Ondo APC Unity Forum’s leader joins Akeredolu’s camp

Peter Dada, Akure A leader of the Unity Forum of the All Progressives Congress in Ondo State, Mr Idowu Otetubi, has dumped the group to join the Governor Rotimi Akeredolu’s camp in the party. Ote...

Coronavirus in Ballarat: Excitement builds as students return to school after COVID-19 shutdown

Prep pupil Sofia can't wait to see her friends and teacher when she returns to the classroom

How To Weigh The Risks Of Your Child Care Options

Employers are starting to require employees report back to work, forcing them to consider the pressing issue of how to safely arrange child care for their kids while schools remain closed. It’s a decision that requires weighing a number of risks in order to gauge which option is the safest for your particular...

SAMRC board apologises for Prof Gray's comments, bars staff from speaking to media

The SA Medical Research Council board has apologised to the Ministerial Advisory Committee for comments made by its president, Professor Glenda Gray, and says it will institute a fact-finding investigation into the "damage" the comments may have caused.

Manager of demolished Rivers hotel reportedly tests positive for COVID-19

The Rivers government on Sunday, May 24, disclosed that manager of the demolished Prodest Hotel, Eleme has tested positive for COVID-19 along with 26 others.

List of countries where there are no coronavirus cases across the world

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has since labelled Covid-19 a pandemic but there are still a handful of countries that have not yet reported any cases.

Editorial cartoons for Monday, May 25, Memorial Day

A sketchy look at the day in the coronavirus pandemic (and politics).

Snohomish barbershop could be superspreader of Covid

I find it ironic that recently in The Herald, the article about the barber who opened for business against the Covid restrictions was on the opposite page from the article about the “superspreader” clusters of Covid cases. One cluster that was mentioned was the Skagit Valley Chorale, so very close to home.

True patriots aren’t defying law, risking lives to cut hair

This is a thank-you to the real patriots out there.

Stillaguamish Tribe gives $1M to food banks, fire services

“I had to do a double take,” said the director of the Stanwood Camano Food Bank, which received $300,000.

State, local leaders have priorities correct

I am the wife of a severely immune-compromised husband, the daughter of a beloved grandmother and daughter-in-law of another wonderful grandmother (both 80-plus), sister-in-law to a fragile brother-in-law, aunt to a nephew with asthma and another nephew with Down syndrome, friend to a treasured former co-worker who died from COVID-19, friend to another who lost her father-in-law to COVID-19, and mother to daughters who worry endlessly about their dad and other loved ones.

Many mobile traders don’t follow safety rules, give headache to officials

With the lockdown in place, traders and vendors are among those who are badly hit. However, it seems they have found a new way to bounce back into business. Continue Reading →

‘We can get it done here’: Africa’s tech scene tackles coronavirus

Watching from afar as much of the world was brought to its knees by the coronavirus, Africa's scientists, engineers and innovators.

Twitter Aboil as Donald Trump Retweets Post Dubbing Hillary Clinton 'Skank'

A flurry of explosive tweets copied by POTUS dwelled on a number of prominent Democrats, including  Stacy Abrams, who once ran for Georgia governor, and Trump’s main...

Eid El-Fitr: CAS celebrates Salah with frontline troops, charges them not to give bandits breathing space

In keeping with the tradition of celebrating festive period with frontline troops to boost their morale and foster comradeship, the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar yesterday, visited 213 Forward Operation Base (213 FOB), Katsina to celebrate Eid-el-Fitr with the frontline troops of Operation Hadarin Daji.

Power back on for nearly 2,700 Hydro customers in Colwood, Langford

Power has been restored to nearly 2,700 B.C. Hydro customers after an outage in Colwood and Langford this morning. The power went out for 2,678 customers in an area east of Worral Drive, north of. . .

Jacinda Ardern calmly continues interview during earthquake in New Zealand

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

Incredible moment neighbours heckle 'hypocrite' Dominic Cummings over lockdown trip

Cummings was branded a 'hypocrite' by the crowd of onlookers on his own doorstep

New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern Keeps Calm As Earthquake Hits While On TV

The New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has been going viral (again) - this time after an earthquake struck.

‘Oh my God, how do you stand there and know that the whole nation is looking at you?’

Sign language interpreters have become familiar faces at daily official briefings on pandemic

PM Abe says Japan to lift limits on regional travel from June 19 - Kyodo

TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan’s Prime Minister Shinzo Abe told his ruling Liberal Democratic Party that Japan will lift limits on regional travel on June 19, Kyodo news agency reported.

Philippines posts five new coronavirus deaths, 284 infections

MANILA (Reuters) - The Philippines’ health ministry on Monday reported five additional novel coronavirus deaths and 284 more infections, the largest daily increase of cases in two weeks.

Lorraine Kelly asks if Brits can appeal lockdown fines amid Dominic Cummings scandal

Dominic Cummings broke lockdown rules to drive to his parents' home

Locust attacks threaten crop damage in 17 UP districts; third state to be affected

The crop-eating pests have ravaged farms in Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh.

Watch: Scenes from airports across India as domestic air travel is resumed after two months

With erratic social distancing practices and abrupt cancellations of flights, day one of resumption of domestic air travel has been somewhat chaotic so far.

CM Yogi has Accused many States for Ignoring UP Migrants -

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, who has given his wealth to migrant workers who have returned to Uttar Pradesh from other

Eid ul-Fitr 2020 in Pictures: How Indian Muslims celebrated Eid amid COVID-19

Teenage girl dies after tree falls at Detroit Lake

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — A teenage girl died at Detroit Lake in northwest Oregon on Sunday afternoon after the top of a large tree fell and hit two pontoon-style boats...

Oyo records 7 new COVID-19 cases

Oyo State has recorded seven new confirmed cases of the COVID-19, bringing the total number of recorded cases in the state to 240.

New Zealand PM unfazed as earthquake hits during interview

Jacinda Ardern impressed viewers when she barely skipped a beat.

How identity-driven conflicts fuel Ethiopia's incendiary social media rhetoric

Unity Park aimed to tell the story of all Ethiopians and celebrate the country’s diversity. But social media revealed politicized, nationalistic reactions along ethnic lines: Amhara and Oromo.

Four arrested in dissident republican probe

Four men have been arrested by police investigating dissident republican activity.

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

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

‘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.

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.

'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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

Mum's warning as son, 11, suffers massive stroke after playing with friends

Marli Brown, from the East Midlands, complained he had a headache and was feeling sick before he was rushed to Birmingham Children's Hospital with signs of stroke

P240K mj seized from ‘BoC rep’ in Malate

OPERATIVES from the Manila Police District (MPD) confiscated six blocks of marijuana with a street value of about P240,000, from a man claiming to be a 'customs representative,’ during a buy-bust operation in Malate, Manila yesterday.

Oca places 4 streets in Bgy. 28 on total lockdown

THE local government of Caloocan city yesterday denied report circulating on social media that another barangay in the city will be placed on total lockdown starting today, Tuesday.

Wanted Saudi nat’l barred from leaving

AN overstaying Saudi Arabian national wanted by authorities in his country for fraud and embezzlement was barred by the Bureau of Immigration (BI) officers at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) from leaving the country.

24,000 quarantined OFWS to go home

Labor Secretary Silvestre H. Bello III said that, upon instruction of President Rodrigo Duterte, the composite team of Philippine Coast Guard and Overseas Workers Welfare Administration will arrange in the next three days for daily trips for 8,000 OFWs via the Paranaque Integrated Terminal Exchange and the NAIA Terminal.

Isko lauds MTPB for helping deliver food aid

THE Manila Traffic and Parking Bureau (MTPB) headed by Dennis Viaje was commended by Mayor Isko Moreno for helping deliver food aid and rice to the city-based three-wheel public utility drivers numbering at least 17,000.

Lorraine slams ‘arrogant’ Dominic Cummings as she sats ‘can the 14,000 Brits fined for breaking lockdown to appeal?’

LORRAINE Kelly slammed “arrogant” Dominic Cummings and asked “can the 14,000 Brits fined for breaking lockdown appeal?” The 60-year-old presenter raged at Prime Minister Bor…

Flights Cancelled, No Refunds: Chaos At Airports As India Resumes Air Travel

Several passengers complained that they were not given any prior notice and were only informed of cancelled flights when their boarding pass was scanned.

Answering some of the frequently asked questions about COVID-19

With COVID-19 now affecting the lives of Canadians on so many levels, people across the country are seeking answers to numerous important questions they hav

Watch | Explained: Herd immunity and herd masking

A video explainer on herd immunity and herd masking

89 persons including 45 returnees from Gulf countries test positive for COVID-19 in Andhra

So far, 62 foreign returnees have tested positive upon returning to the State as part of Vande Bharat Mission.

‘Take it Eazy’ for students feeling stressed

Initiative launched by T.N. school education department and Unicef

16 persons in Udupi district test positive for COVID-19

Eight of them are in the age group of 3-11 years

Lockdown ties: Couple married midway on Assam-Bengal border

Groom travels 175 km, bride 55 km for minimalist wedding beside an entry check-gate

19 arrive in private airliner from Ahmedabad

As many as 19 passengers arrived in Belagavi from Ahmedabad, capital of the high-risk State of Gujarat, ​​​​​on a private airliner on Monday. A team of district officials, led by Assistant Commissione

Furious backlash after Boris Johnson defends aide’s lockdown journey

Tory MPs say they have received a wave of anger from constituents over Dominic Cummings’ actions.

Irish Hairdressers Federation draw up plans to bid for earlier opening

The Irish Hairdressers Federation (IHF) has drawn up plans to present new recommendations to the Government in an attempt to open hair salons next...

Trumpsters Are Already Revolting Against COVID Contact Tracing

Donald Trump’s allies in conservative media have a new villain in the coronavirus fight: contact tracing, the rigorous efforts to track the virus’s spread that public health experts say is essential to safely restarting society. Fox News host Laura Ingraham devoted much of her show Thursday night to

A last resort to save tourist season: 'Travel bubbles' emerge as solution to Europe's summer woes

Facing the loss of a significant part of their economies, some countries in Europe are banding together to ease travel restrictions and avoid quarantines.

Russia’s Pushing a Quack COVID Cure All Over Africa

ABUJA, Nigeria—U.S. President Donald Trump is not the only figure threatening the World Health Organization while endorsing dubious coronavirus treatments. In Africa, news outlets and social media posts notorious for spreading Russian-created disinformation and conspiracy theories are leveling all sorts

Will COVID-19 Wipe Out the Tribes of the Amazon?

CALI, Colombia—There is nowhere left to hide from the novel coronavirus. Even the Amazon rainforest—one of the most remote wilderness areas in the world—is now riddled with infection. Tragically, COVID-19 is also devastating fragile indigenous communities in the region, putting entire cultures and population

Special Prayer Held in Israel for Wellbeing of World Jewry

People from around the world were invited to send their names for prayers.

Man being searched in connection with burglary at Black Country hairdressers

Police are searching for this man in connection with a burglary at a Black Country hairdressers.

The five brave Sullivan brothers who died in WWII serving the US Navy

The Irish American Sullivan brothers, all killed aboard the USS Juneau during WWII, became the first multiple-person namesake of a ship in US Naval history.

LETTER: Support the British Heart Foundation

A reader urges others to continue to support the British Heart Foundation.

Jubilee purge: Ruto's supporters anxious

Uhuru aims to take effective control of both the party and Parliament.

Playing cat and mouse with Covid-19

Government setting up mobile laboratory in Namanga for truck drivers.

Rift Valley leaders divided over Uhuru, Ruto war

Jubilee legislators are divided on the authenticity of the winnowing in the party.

Uhuru's plan to reopen Kenya

Experts argue that pandemic must be first put under control.

PNP to go hammer and tongs vs 405 for SAP aid anomalies

PHILIPPINE National Police Criminal Investigation and Detection Group director, Major General Joel Napoleon M. Coronel, yesterday said a total of 405 persons are under fire for their alleged involvement in anomalies regarding the distribution of Social Amelioration Program (SAP) cash subsidy.

Armagh farmer linked to motor ‘chop shop’ after police search

A farmer accused of involvement in a ‘chop shop’ of high-value stolen cars being run by an organised crime gang on his land was refused bail yesterday.

Beef trade: Data backs up expanding influence of the dairy sector on the beef industry

While putting this week’s report together different factory agents used different analogies to describe how they now see trade.

Missing man found dead

Delta police confirm that the body of an elderly man missing from North Delta since May 15 has been found.

Fatal crash on Trans-Canada

A driver was killed in a crash on the Trans-Canada Highway early Monday between Langley and Abbotsford.

Last week for COVID survey

B.C. residents who haven't yet taken the province's COVID-19 survey have until May 31 to do so.

2 senators facor easing quarantine in Metro

AT LEAST two senators were in favor of easing the quarantine measures implemented in Metro Manila and allow more establishments to resume operations.

2 men jailed for selling fake Q-pass in Bulacan

TWO men selling fake quarantine pass in Bulacan were arrested by the local police in an entrapment operation in Malolos City shortly before noon Sunday, Bulacan Police Provincial Office director, Colonel Lawrence B. Cajipe said.

NPA reb yields to Cagayan PNP

A CONFESSED member of the New People’s Army’s Militiang Bayan on Sunday surrendered to police authorities in Sto. Niño, Cagayan saying he wants to return to mainstream of the society and avail of the government’s E-CLIP program for rebel returnees.

Isko: Wag mabagabag pag positive sa rapid test

This was the advice given by Manila Mayor Isko Moreno as the local government takes on a more aggressive approach to test the city residents for COVID-19, in the hope of also boosting its capability to detect, isolate and treat.

DOJ: ABS-CBN can operate pending franchise renewal

JUSTICE Secretary Menardo Guevarra yesterday reiterated that television giant ABS-CBN Corp. can operate while bills for renewal of its franchise remain pending in Congress.

134 bgy execs face raps over SAP aid irregularities

MORE people are coming forward to file complaints against their barangay officials on alleged anomalies in the Social Amelioration Program (SAP) payout as the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Monday announced that 134 barangay execs are now facing criminal charges before the Prosecutor’s Office of the Department of Justice (DOJ) for such irregularities.

2 kids killed in mortar blast

COTABATO CITY – The military here launched an investigation following Sunday’s alleged mortar blast that killed two children and wounded over a dozen others in Datu Saudi Ampatuan, Maguindanao.

Fake PNP-IMEG agent arrested in Cebu

A MAN who was found to be posing as an officer of the Philippine National Police Integrity Monitoring and Enforcement Group (PNP-IMEG) is now in jail after being arrested by real policemen last Sunday afternoon, PNP-IMEG director, Brigadier General Ronald O. Lee announced yesterday.

Phivolcs: Mayon’s crater glow, rumblings signify normal behavior

LEGAZPI CITY – The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) on Monday allayed fears of increased signs of abnormalities by Mayon Volcano.

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 …

The 9 at 9: Monday

Here’s what’s making headlines this morning.

Aberdeen pensioner Robin Green 74, missing overnight amid lockdown as cops urge public to be on the lookout

A PENSIONER has vanished from Aberdeen – with cops now urging the public to be on the lookout for him. Keen hillwalker Robin Green, 74, disappeared from the West End area of the city yesterda…

South Africa coronavirus: Eased lockdown splits opposition, over 11K recoveries

From the area of testing through to record number of recoveries, South Africa has been praised for pro-activeness in combating the virus.

Teen who boasted after killing angler on fishing trip found dead in jail cell

Lenny Crawt was just 16 when angler Scott Wilkinson, 49, was punched, kicked and stabbed before his head was smashed in with a piece of wood on Donkey Island in the Thames in Surrey

Proof Against JPMorgan Chase In Case Against Amrapali, Supreme Court told by Enforcement Directorate Unfinished Housing Projects

The court will next hear the Amrapali case on May 27. An investigation agency in India said it had preliminary … Proof Against JPMorgan Chase In Case Against Amrapali, Supreme Court told by Enforcement Directorate Unfinished Housing Projects Read More »

Security officials launch review of Huawei's involvement in Britain's 5G network

Security officials have launched a review of Huawei's involvement in Britain's 5G network in the wake of US sanctions. Following the recent announcement that America would place additional laws on the telecommunications giant, the UK Government confirmed that the National Cyber Security Centre

Trump slams Biden ad critical of golf outing

President Trump late Sunday lashed out at Joe Biden after the likely Democrat nominee criticized his golf outing earlier in the day as the country approaches 100,000 coronavirus deaths.

Frontline coronavirus doctor threatens to quit unless Dominic Cummings resigns saying ‘He’s not done his bit’

A FRONTLINE coronavirus doctor has today threatened to quit unless Dominic Cummings resigns. Dr Dominic Pimenta said the Downing Street aide had “not done his bit” after it was claimed …

Agriculture reforms threaten to split politicians

Farmers demand access to affordable inputs and defeat of cartels strangling sector.

COVID-19 cases in Nigeria double almost every week — but there is good news

Cases of COVID-19 have at least doubled almost every week since the outbreak of the disease in Nigeria back in February, TheCable

WATCH: Scary scenes in Jaipur as desert locust swarms take over

The desert locust (Schistocerca gregaria; Gryllus gregarius) is a species of locust, a swarming short-horned grasshopper in the family Acrididae.

Eid-el Fitr: Ganduje frees 294 correctional centre inmates

Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State has granted freedom to 294 inmates of correctional centres in the state, a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Abba Anwar, said on Sunday. It said that Ganduje witnessed the release of the inmates from the correctional centre at Goron Dutse on Sunday, and quoted him as declaring […]

Johnson under pressure over defence of Cummings' lockdown breach

The UK Prime Minister is coming under increasing pressure to sack his top adviser after it emerge...

Members of Telegram sexual abuse ring attend arrest warrant hearing

Two paid members of a high-profile digital sexual exploitation ring face arrests on charges of producing and distributing child and youth sexual abuse materials and taking part in a criminal group, police said Monday. The two unidentified members of the "Baksabang" chatroom on the messaging service Telegram attended their pretrial detention warrant hearing at the Seoul Central District Court, which began a...

The U.S Lauded Pakistan’s Assistance in Fighting COVID-19

The United States has thanked Pakistan for its donation of protective gear and surgical masks to support the fight against coronavirus. In a Tweet, the US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo appreciated Pakistan’s goodwill donation of surgical masks and protective suits to the Federal Emergency Management Agency. He said this delivery is a symbol of […]

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.

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.

SA eases COVID-19 restrictions ahead of schedule

South Australia has fast-tracked its loosening of COVID-19 restrictions, with pubs, restaurants, clubs, cinemas, beauty salons and gyms able to have up to 80 patrons from June 1.

YIAGA, others, decry Buhari’s appointments, neglect of young people in cabinet

The leaders of the CSOs bare their minds in a chat with Vanguard at the weekend, which they expressed dismay and called for young people’s inclusion in governance

AFAN lauds Gov Ayade over tax exemption for farmers

AFAN, Sunday, lauded the Governor of Cross River State, Prof Ben Ayade, overtax exemption of farmers, especially smallholder farmers

Estonian e-services available for Latvian eID holders

Latvian residents, including entrepreneurs, will be able to use their Latvian eID cards for Estonian e-services, said Gatis Ozols, Public services director of the Ministry of Environmental Protection and Regional Development (VARAM) to Latvian Radio on May 24.

Two more cases of COVID-19 detected in Latvia

Latvia recorded two more case of COVID-19 on May 25, increasing the total number of cases from 1,047 on Sunday to 1,049 on Monday.

Union minister Sadananda Gowda flies from Delhi to Bengaluru, skips Karnataka institutional quarantine rules

Karnataka BJP leader and Union minister Sadananda Gowda on Monday landed in Bengaluru after taking a flight from Delhi. After landing, Gowda drove away in a car, skipping the Karnataka quarantine rules.

3 reasons why India's current Covid-19 strategy should change

Combating Covid-19 is like fighting a war. And, wars are won with up-to-date strategy. Fresh researches on coronavirus tell that India's Covid-19 strategy must change.

No water, electricity for over 100 hours due to Amphan: Double trouble for Kolkata residents amid Covid-19

After Cyclone Amphan, many in Kolkata have been living without power supply in the heat. With coronavirus lockdown still in place and nowhere to go, they say they don’t see their situation improving in days to come.

China’s Foreign Minister: Strongly condemn US blacklisting 33 of its entities

China’s Foreign Ministry is out with a statement on Monday, noting that it strongly condemns US blacklisting 33 of its entities. Additional quotes “Ve

Call for Government to change 'blunt' road map to reopening Ireland

Some aspects of the road map don’t make sense, said Prof Morgenroth. Books can be bought in supermarkets, but book shops cannot open and petrol stations were selling potted plants before garden centres could reopen

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.

Jharkhand to begin evaluation of Class 10, 12 answer sheets from 28 May; teachers to follow social distancing norms, use masks and sanitisers

The evaluation of matriculation and intermediate examination answer sheets in Jharkhand will begin from 28 May, the Jharkhand Academic Council (JAC) decided in accordance with instructions by the state education department

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 ...

134 barangay officials face criminal complaints over cash aid anomalies

Anomalies committed by the barangay officials include splitting of amounts, falsification of the list, getting a cut or 'tara' from beneficiaries, among others

Less number of road accidents recorded on first day of Eid

Emergency Department at Hamad General Hospital (HGH) and Al Wakra Hospital have treated 651 cases on the first day of Eid Al Fitr due to several reasons including road accidents, stomach ailments, respiratory problems and trauma.

QF member’s fast track-research funding program boosts Qatar’s fight against COVID-19

Research projects designed to help children with Autism learn from home, enforce quarantine measures, and safeguard the mental health of healthcare workers are among those to be supported through a new, streamlined funding call launched by Qatar National Research Fund to help Qatar combat COVID-19.

Qatar, Azerbaijan to strengthen relations further

Qatar and Azerbaijan have taken many steps over the last 25 years to develop bilateral relations in various sectors. Both countries are interested in the development of economic partnership, including investment, trade and tourism cooperation, said the Embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Doha.

HMC operated 4 mobile sites for blood donation during Ramadan

The Hamad Medical Corporation’s Blood Donation Center operated four sites during the holy month of Ramadan, especially in the present situation (COVID-19) to reach out to donors in the nearest area they can safely donate blood and recruit more donors.

Cartels are hemorrhaging millions of dollars with traffickers forced to take more risks to move cocaine and cash across the US during coronavirus lockdown

From March 1 to May 8, the amount of cash seized by the DEA in the Los Angeles area more than doubled from $4.5 million last year to $10 million in 2020.

Coronavirus lockdown: India Post to home-deliver fruits in some Bihar cities

The partnership has been forged to address the woes of litchi and mango cultivators in the state due to the lockdown to contain the spread of coronavirus.

Anantara announces extension of Stay with Peace of Mind programme to include MICE facilities

As the world begins to reopen, and colleagues, families and friends start to reconnect and look to the future, Anantara announces the extension of its recently launched ‘Stay with Peace of Mind’ programme to include MICE facilities. To ensure guest and meeting delegate confidence, Anantara will be implementing stringent new health and hygiene measures, with enhanced levels of sanitation extending throughout the hotels’ meeting, events and conference spaces and focusing on wellbeing for guests and team members. Beginning at Thailand’s flagship

Cyprus Airways’ revised flight schedule for Summer 2020

LARNAKA, CYPRUS – Cyprus Airways announced its revised Summer 2020 flight schedule, after the an-nouncement of Cyprus Government that Larnaka and Pafos airports will reopen on 9th of June 2020 and based on the list of countries that government allows to operate flights from. The Cypriot carrier is ready to resume operations by introducing several measures to ensure the health and safety of tis pas-sengers and employees, always in line with information and instructions from the local health authori-ties, the

Paradise Seychelles is Covid-19 free

After 9 weeks of battling tirelessly the deadly Covid-19 worldwide pandemic, Seychelles- the small island holiday destination in the Indian Ocean with a population of less than a hundred thousand inhabitants- is now Covid-19 Free. The country, which reported a number of 11 cases in total, has announced the last infected patient tested negative for a continuous number of days and is now considered to be healed from the Covid-19 virus.  The Covid-19 pandemic was confirmed to have reached Seychelles in March

Coronavirus Australia latest: at a glance

A summary of the major developments in the coronavirus outbreak across Australia

What else happened as coronavirus swept the globe

The reports that would have been the biggest in the world if Covid-19 had never emerged

Rajasthan govt withdraws order increasing daily working limit to 12 hours

Congress-ruled Rajasthan was the first state to increase the working hour limit to 12 hours from 8 hours through an order issued on April 11

Prosecutors receive complaint about NGO that said there is a “non-Greek side” to Lesvos

The North Aegean Region is filing a complaint with the Prosecutor's Office against a group of asylum seekers that has formed a Non-Government Organisation on

Salons may reopen soon, but health measures must be in place

Barbershop and salon employees show that they can safely cut hair by wearing protective wear. The government, however, is still assessing the risks.

Communities unite to fight COVID-19

Government’s efforts to limit the spread of COVID-19 in Qatar, have received overwhelming support from the community in the form of volunteering work and contributions like cash, logistic and services by individuals and companies. Qatari youth became the source of inspiration by becoming volunteers.

PH coronavirus cases climb to 14,319, deaths at 873

The Department of Health counts 284 new cases, 5 more deaths, and 74 more recoveries

PH's actual coronavirus tests far behind 'estimated capacity' of 32,000

Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque boasts some 32,000 tests can now be conducted. But in reality, only over 8,000 tests are being done per day.

Priest Performs Baptism On Kid By Using A Water Gun, Twitter Reacts With Memes

In another hilarious change brought about by the pandemic, a priest performs baptism on a baby with the help of a toy water gun.

UP Woman Names Her Newborn Son ‘Lockdown’ Yadav Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

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Italian Government Wants Unemployed To Become Social Distancing Snitches

An army of “civic assistants” will be embedded in the population

COVID-19: India felt a big jolt due to Markaz incident says Harsh Vardhan

In an interaction with BJP spokesperson G V L Narasimha Rao, Vardhan said that the state governments, the IT department, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and Home Minister Amit Shah played an important role following the Tablighi Jamaat incident.

Pakistan plane crash: Police officer who saved others until he fell unconscious earns praise online

Sindh Police official reportedly fainted from inhaling CO2 and was admitted to a hospital

UAE-firm launches robot fleet to combat coronavirus

From disinfecting to detecting and delivering, these four have it covered

Step into a world of closer scrutiny

If that’s the only way to beat off a virus attack, then so be it

PHOTOS: Sport gets back in the swing - small steps back to normality after COVID-19 lockdown

Tiger Woods, Bayern Munich and NASCAR - sports calendar is filling up once again

Yemeni gravediggers overwhelmed amid spike in COVID-19 deaths

‘This is something strange, we’ve never seen it before’

LOOK: India Prime Minister Narendra Modi leads tributes to Balbir Singh

Legendary hockey player Balbir won three Olympic golds

Serious workplace incident on Auckland's North Shore

Emergency services have been called to reports of serious injuries.

Paul Feig Still Thinks the Female-Lead 'Ghostbusters' Backlash Had to Do With 2016 Election

Paul Feig believes that the backlash the female-lead "Ghostbuster" spawned had to do with the trends surrounding the 2016 presidential election.

'I spit on your face': Arrest Alka Lamba trends after Congress leader calls PM Modi and UP CM Yogi 'impotent'

Hair salons could safely reopen at end of June, industry body says

Federation calls for earlier reopening with strict health restrictions in place

China proposes lifting North Korea sanctions

May 25 (UPI) -- China's top diplomat called on the United States to ease North Korea sanctions, the same day North Korea's Kim Jong Un discussed strengthening nuclear deterrence, according to state media reports.

On This Day: 'Oprah Winfrey Show' airs for last time

On May 25, 2011, "The Oprah Winfrey Show" broadcast its final original episode after 25 years on the air.

Singapore's health ministry confirms 344 fresh COVID-19 cases

S(Reuters) - Singapore’s health ministry on Monday confirmed 344 more coronavirus cases, taking its tally of infections to 31,960.

Louisiana state trooper dies from injuries suffered in on-duty crash

A Louisiana state trooper has died after being struck by a police car while removing a tire deflation device that had flattened the tires of a suspect's car.

Govt Speaks on Covid-19 Vaccine Trials on 400 Medics

The government responded on Covid-19 vaccine trials set to be conducted on 400 Kenyan medics...

Former MP's Mother Collapses After Govt Demolishes Her House

The woman, 95, collapsed after the government moved to demolish her house as she watched in...

Inattentive truck driver Darren Sansom jailed after killing 'superhero' father in Federal Highway crash

Darren Sansom was behind the wheel of a truck when it veered into the breakdown lane on the Federal Highway near Sutton, hitting and killing cyclist Major Aaron Couchman.

Bihar 10th board result expected after Eid Holidays; still no official date

As per various reports, the evaluation process for the 10th board exam has been completed and the result can be expected in the next few days.

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

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

Union Minister of State for Agriculture said that Rahul Gandhi can Never be a Public Leader -

Union Minister of State for Agriculture Kailash Chaudhary says that if Rahul Gandhi had been the Prime Minister of the

No Death reported due to Infection in Israel for 4 Consecutive Days -

No new deaths have been reported in Israel for the past four days due to the coronavirus epidemic, the Ministry

Jazz outpost FooJohn calls it quits on Charoen Krung

A Charoen Krung establishment that fused food and live music while showcasing gentrification done right is calling it quits Nearly four years after it was transformed from an old shophouse into a destination for jazz loyalists, FooJohn Building...

Coronavirus lockdown prompted more teens to start their own business

While the total number of new startups in the Netherlands decreased since the start of the coronavirus crisis, the number of new businesses started by children and teenagers up to the age of 19 is on

Trump blocks travel from Brazil after coronavirus cases surge

President Trump on Sunday said the United States would suspend travel from Brazil, after a surge in coronavirus cases made the South American nation one of the world's hotspots. Brazil now has more than 22,000 deaths and 347,000 confirmed cases, the second most after the U.S., which has recorded nearly 100,000 COVID-19 deaths. Trump had already banned some travelers from China, Europe, the United Kingdom, Ireland, and Iran, but not from Russia, which has the third highest number of coronavirus cases. White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany called the Brazil restrictions another "decisive action to protect our country." Filipe Martins, who advises Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro on international affairs, said the travel ban wasn't "anything specifically against Brazil. Ignore the hysteria of the press." The ban will go into effect Thursday, and will not apply to legal permanent residents or their spouses, parents, or children. The ban does not apply to trade. Read more at The Associated Press. Harold Maass

Kunal Kamra lauds Maha CM for 'transparency' amid COVID-19 after state recruits workforce from Kerala

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

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

'From Hero to Zero': Piers Morgan Claims Boris Johnson 'Done' in Tense Row Over 'Hypocrite' Cummings

The outspoken GMB host believes that by defending the top Downing Street policy adviser, notably behind the set of COVID containment rules, the prime minister is...

McDonald's reveals plan to open more branches

The fast food giant has only reopened a small number of branches in the south east of England - but its CEO says it has 'not forgotten' about the rest of the country.

Two Terrorists Killed in Encounter in South Kashmir

New Delhi (Sputnik): Jammu and Kashmir has witnessed a rise in terror activities since April, which recorded the deaths of 29 terrorists in more than 20 terror...

Coronavirus news live - UK death toll at 36,793 and Johnson defends Cummings

Here, we bring you the live updates on the latest news, developments and guidance on the Covid-19 pandemic.

Frontline doctor vows to resign if Dominic Cummings doesn’t go first

Dr Dominic Pimenta said the Prime Minister's chief adviser ‘spits in the face of all our efforts’.

From tomorrow, May 26, 2020, Kyiv Region resumes public transport

Monitoring Desk: Public transportation including buses and wagons will start operations in Kyiv region from Tuesday, May 26, reports Ukrainian News Agency. It may be mentioned that the underground Metro has already resumed operations in Kyiv. According to a story posted by Anna Rudyk, the Acting Chairman of the Kyiv Regional State Administration Vasily Volodin informed the press that from tomorrow, May 26, the quarantine has been relaxed. Vasily Volodin stated that passenger transport will run at urban, suburban, intercity, intraregional routes but with well-coordinated control and compliance with requirements. Volodin noted that the number of passengers on renewed passenger flights should be equal to the number of seats in vehicles. According to him, the corresponding decision was made on Monday morning at a meeting of the commission on technological and environmental safety and emergency situations.

Trocaire appeals to Tipperary people to return the charity’s Lenten Appeal boxes 

Charity has experienced 60% drop in donations due to Covid-19 pandemic

Andhra Pradesh govt constitutes probe committee, seeks questions from public on LG Polymers gas leak

Weeks after the horrific LG Polymer ‘Styrene’ gas leak incident, the Andhra Pradesh government has constituted a High Power Committee (HPC).

Residents celebrate Eid Al Fitr, maintain social distancing

Residents made their Eid Al Fitr festivities memorable by celebrating the festival at home with their family members. By celebrating Eid at home and following social distancing, they made significant contribution in government’s effort to limit the spread of COVID-19 in the country.

Rights in the time of COVID-19

The rules that govern members of a society are in a state of flux due to COVID-19. Just four short months ago, we probably could not have imagined a society defined by closed stores, social distancing, and mask-wearing. Yet states around the world have required these measures, and even more, of individuals.

Children may act as carriers of COVID-19: Official

Though data shows that children are less affected by COVID-19, they may still fall ill and can be carriers of the virus. Parents are, therefore, urged to keep their children safe during Eid celebrations by following the instructions by health authorities, according to Dr. Sadriya Al Khoji, National Lead, Healthy Children and Adolescents.