Virus outbreak at unnamed business could disrupt reopening

Multnomah County said Wednesday that it hopes to begin reopening in about two weeks, but a mysterious coronavirus outbreak could hinder those plans.

New Mexico studies single-payer care amid pandemic

Public officials in New Mexico continue to contemplate a possible transition to single-payer health care in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic.

US judge refuses again to block Nevada's mail-in primary

A federal judge has again rejected a conservative voting rights group’s bid to block the mail-in primary election now under way in Nevada as part of an effort to guard against spread of the coronaviru

Biden says nation grieves for 100,000 US coronavirus victims

Joe Biden released a video Wednesday evening marking the grim U.S. milestone of 100,000 Americans killed by the coronavirus, saying somberly, “To all of you hurting so badly, I’m so sorry for your los

Election rule changes for COVID-19 considered in N.C. House

North Carolina legislators are starting to debate proposed election rule changes this fall so people have wider paths to cast ballots despite COVID-19 health risks.

Joe Biden's disturbing pattern of putting down minorities

Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden told an African-American talk show host last week:

Brazil envoy to U.S. praises warning, aid despite travel ban

The administration of President Jair Bolsonaro is grateful for a U.S. warning that it intended to deny entry to foreigners arriving on flights from Brazil and for “gifts” to help cope with the COVID-1

The spread of America's self-inflicted debt crisis

The COVID-19 shutdown has left the country on the cusp of a self-inflicted economic collapse not seen since the Great Depression.

Lessons from tracking COVID-19 cases

As states reopen across the country, it's important to understand both where the COVID-19 pandemic has spread and where it is progressing or receding. To further that effort, the Heritage Foundation b

How the Cummings debacle reveals the government’s greatest weaknesses and deadliest enemies

Could this be the moment from which the government will not recover?

Letter of the week: Dismantling democracy

A selection of the best letters received from our readers this week. Email letters@newstatesman.co.uk to have your thoughts voiced in the New Statesman magazine.

All the ways I knew how to flirt have disappeared overnight during lockdown

Faced with a new crush, I’ve reverted to the actions of my adolescence – letter-writing and mixtapes.

Guaranteeing the Safety of Journalists: West African experts share perspectives

In times of crises such as the COVID-19 pandemic, the media, and in effect journalists, are a lifeline for citizens. They serve as critical avenues and channels for the provision of needed public health education and information that help people to stay healthy and safe. At the same time, they help hold governments accountable for how they respond to the crises and how they utilise resources meant for tackling the crisis.

Lift ban on church gatherings – CVM to government

The Citizen Voters Movement (CVM) has urged the government to lift the ban on public and social gatherings to enable the citizens to overcome the fear, panic, and psychological warfare created by this COVID-19.

Four Nigerians arrested for illegal entry and bribery

Personnel of Sogakope Inland Immigration Checkpoint of the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) have arrested three Nigerians for illegal entry into Ghana.

Residents of Kodjonya-Menekpo threaten bloodshed over grave

The siting of a grave close in Kodjonya-Menekpo, a community in the Lower Manya Krobo Municipality has created apprehension among community members as community members fear the burial of the deceased in the area could infect their hand dug wells and other sources of water.

Minister makes case for quarterly disinfection of police cells

Central Regional Minister Kwamena Duncan has underscored the need for police cells in the country to be disinfected every quarter.

End of Teshie chieftaincy saga as Gbetsoolo joins Greater Accra Regional House of Chiefs

Gbetsoolo Nii Ashitey Akomfra III, Teshie Mantse has finally resumed his rightful place as a member of the Greater Accra Regional House of Chiefs.

COCOBOD, Government team up to fix Eastern corridor road

The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) is teaming up with the Government to fix sections of the Eastern Corridor road, Mr Joseph Boahen Aidoo, Chief Executive of COCOBOD said on Tuesday.

I would be surprised if results of MPs coronavirus test was given to Parliament – Mubarak

Member of Parliament for Kumbungu constituency, Ras Mubarak says he would be shocked if the test results of individual MPs were handed to parliament.

GIS arrests notorious recruitment scammer

The Western Region Command of the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS)has arrested a 53-year-old Ghanaian residing in Takoradi, one Kojo Sakyi, for allegedly defrauding scores of unsuspecting youth under the pretext of securing them jobs within the Service.

Today in 2018: Anas going too far with his exposés - Ken Agyapong

Exactly two years ago, controversial Member of Parliament for the Assin North constituency, Kennedy Agyapong, stated that investigative Journalist Anas Aremeyaw Anas was ‘going too far’ with his expose of corrupt officials in the country.

‘MP’ wanted for murder

A Kumasi Circuit Court has issued a warrant for the arrest of a young man identified as Baba Amadu, aka ‘MP’, for allegedly murdering Dina Adomako, a 15-year-old girl in Kumasi, the Ashanti Regional capital.

Ben Ephson picks Kwesi Botchwey as Mahama’s running mate

Renowned pollster, Ben Epshon, has said if he is asked to suggest a running mate to John Dramani Mahama in this year’s elections, he will choose Dr Kwesi Botchwey.

Ghanaians urged to avail themselves to census

Mr Isaac Odoom, the Asikuma Odoben Brakwa District Chief Executive, has advised Ghanaians to endeavour to make themselves available for counting in this year’s population census.

Intensify seizure of assets of corrupt officials – Anti-corruption campaigners urge courts

Two anti-corruption experts have said the recent order by an Accra High Court for the seizure of assets of persons convicted in the National Communications Authority (NCA) case is a good anti-corruption measure.

Coronavirus: Ghana to decide on Hydroxychloroquine usage

The Ghana Health Service on Tuesday announced that the COVID-19 case Management Team will meet to decide on steps to take after the World Health Organisation suspended the use of Hydoxychloroquine to treat COVID-19 on safety grounds.

Daily Guide: Undoing the restrictions a must

A country cannot remain in the lockdown or restriction mode indefinitely. At a certain point, the political leadership must make a decisive move to restore normalcy even while ensuring the safety of the citizenry in the face of an emergency.

NDC can demonstrate all they want but EC's decision won't change - Kweku Baako

Abdul Malik Kweku Baako, Editor-in-Chief of the New Crusading Guide, has jumped to the defence of the Electoral Commission, stressing that nothing can change the Commission's decision on the voters' register.

Malian petitions CID over harrasment

A Malian businessman domiciled in Ghana, Haled Ould Ibrahim, has stated that he feels “harassed” by the activities of a Lebanese called Hassan Abu Zein, who he claims has been filing false police reports about him and his family.

I want to live big so I’m building a 45-bedroom house – Ken Agyapong

Kennedy Agyapong says as part of his dream of living big, he is building a 45-bedroom house with about 10 living rooms as his 60th birthday present to himself.

Old Tafo Assembly supports 16 more PWDs to start their businesses

The Old Tafo Municipal Assembly has presented various items to 16 selected Persons with Disability (PWDs) in the municipality to economically empower them.

The humbling of Dominic Cummings

Boris Johnson’s chief strategist reached No 10 by pitting the people against the political elite and scorning the media. Now his hypocrisy is exposed.

Obour cautioned over coronavirus protocols breaches

The Asante Akim South Municipality Assembly in the Ashanti Region has warned an NPP parliamentary aspirant against the violation of the social distancing protocol needed to stem the spread of the COVID-19 outbreak in the country.

Ex-Florida deputy indicted on federal underage sex charges

A former Florida deputy accused of having sex with a 15-year-old girl has been indicted on federal charges, authorities said.

FPJ Edit: Heatwave and coronavirus

Mumbai Crime: As watchman, cleaners of building nod off, thief makes off with their mobiles

Round-up | Restrictions continue in Kashmir

Restrictions continue in Kashmir | In wake of COVID-19 lockdown, the restrictions on public movement and assembly continued in Kashmir even as no major law and order problem was reported

New Age Leadership

Since the dawn of human civilization, history has witnessed countless rulers and iconic leaders all across the world. While some like George Washington,

NC condoles demise of GM Mir

National Conference President, Farooq Abdullah and Vice President, Omar Abdullah on Tuesday condoles the demise of former block President Anantnag, Ghulam

Student critical after blast in former artillery range Tosamaidan

A class-9 student was critically injured when a littered shell exploded in Tosamaidan area of Budgam in Central Kashmir on Tuesday. The boy has been

Govt allows 120 Kashmiri prisoners to call home on Eid

As a “special Eid gesture,’ the Government of India allowed around 120 Kashmiri prisoners lodged in jails outside J&K to make calls to their homes on

Aga syed demands evacuation of stranded pilgrims from Iran

President J&K Anjuman-e-Sharie Shian Hujatul Islam Wal-Muslimeen, Aga Syed Hassan Almosvi Alsafvi on Tuesday demanded immediate evacuation of Kashmiri

Heparin resistance among COVID-19 patients admitted to ICU

A new study has shown that COVID-19 patients admitted to the Intensive care unit may be resistant to the naturally occurring anticoagulant Heparin. The study titled, “Heparin resistance in COVID‑19 patients in the intensive care unit,” was published in the latest issue of the Journal of Thrombosis and Thrombolysis.

15 flights arrive at Srinagar Airport in 2 days

As the passenger air traffic resumed on Monday two months after it was snapped following outbreak of covid19 in the country, fifteen flights with 1453

NC condemns assault on cardiologist

National Conference on Tuesday expressed shock and concern over alleged harassment, assault and detention of senior interventional cardiologist,  Dr Syed

Gran brutally attacked by colleague at wake reveals 'nightmare' of facing him at work

Elizabeth Richardson tells how the horrific assault at the hands of Grant Rankin left her suffering from depression and anxiety.

Editorial | Imposing Lockdown!

Imposing Lockdown! | This is now the most familiar word through out the world - Lockdown. There are hardly a few things that travel so swiftly through all human societies and

73 labourers from Poonch, Ramban stranded in Nepal

At least 73 labourers from Poonch and Ramban districts are stranded in Nepal for the last more than two months. These labourers accused the government of

India could lose 2021 T20 World Cup hosting rights as BCCI fails to secure tax exemption

The 2021 T20 World Cup is scheduled to be held in India between October-November as the official replacement for the ICC Champions Trophy next year.

Japan’s new stimulus package to be JPY117.1 trillion – Bloomberg

Citing a document outline the additional stimulus budget, Bloomberg reports that Japan’s new package is likely to be JPY117.1 trillion. more to come .

USD/INR Price Analysis: Indian Rupee consolidating in a narrowing price range

USD/INR fell by 0.38% on Tuesday, keeping intact a four-week-long narrowing price range represented by trendlines connecting April 30 and May 12 lows

adidas UltraBOOST 20 Appears in Festive White, Red and Blue

And features a sustainable PRIMEBLUE build.

Santa Clara health officer suggests California is reopening too soon

Cody said she wants to reopen Santa Clara County — but only when safe to do so.

Easy-Kine Cooking: You can’t beat a homemade French fry | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

One dish universally loved by all is the french fry. Although it may seem difficult to make, this three-ingredient recipe is easy to fry at home.

Covid is a ripe opportunity to strengthen the public health and social security system

It is not yet too late for India’s response to COVID-19 to recalibrate so that it serves community health and the public good in just this manner.

Cyclone Amphan damages crop, vegetable prices shoot up

Cyclone Amphan has damaged vegetables across South Bengal. Farmers lost 80 to 90 per cent of crop as fields were flooded.

No let up in disinformation campaign on J&K: Lone

National Conference MP from Baramulla, Muhammad Akbar Lone on Tuesday criticized the statement of Union Minister of state, Jitendra Singh on new domicile

Give Ceasefire a Chance

At the end of April, the United Nations Assistance Mission (UNAMA) reported that

Lockdown 4.0: After May 31, states to have own curbs lists

India News: After the end of Lockdown 4.0 on May 31, the Centre may leave it to the states and Union territories to decide on future restrictions, to be imposed i

The Alternate Universe: Mets at Phillies 5-26-20

We’re all depressed about what’s going on in the world regarding the COVID-19 outbreak, and baseball has become collateral damage. We all need to escape, and now you can read this blog in the alter…

Police brutalise, detain Lagos officials during enforcement

Samson Folarin Some riot policemen serving as security operatives on the site of an ongoing building construction on Olumide Madariola Street, Sea Side Estate, Badore Ajah, Lagos, have allegedly a...

Technical glitch shuts down MACC Twitter account

KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) today denied that it had shut down its official Twitter account, explaining that the missing account is due to a “technical issue”. In a brief statement today, MACC said it had already notified Twitter of this issue...

Humanitarian, former beauty queen Deborah Henry urges Malaysians not to fear refugee communities

PETALING JAYA, May 27 — People fear what they do not know. And that’s the problem that refugee communities in Malaysia face on a daily basis. Beauty queen and humanitarian Deborah Priya Henry told Malay Mail that it is mainly because of the anxiety some Malaysians feel about refugee...

Elon Musk and Grimes say they’ve changed son’s name from ‘X Æ A-12’ to ‘X Æ A-Xii’

Grimes on Sunday revealed the change on Instagram when a user asked her if they changed their son’s name due to California state laws

Going Viral: Day 59 in COVID-19 lockdown

This is what it's like in lockdown in Ireland

Elvis Presley's used, sparkly, 'sexually potent' jockstrap on sale for nearly $60,000

The collector says the "Elvis magic" will "work wonders" for the wearer.

T-Mobile now supports cross-carrier RCS messaging

Now we wait on Verizon and AT&T.

US Treasury pressure leads to new probe of African Development Bank chief

Adesina has been accused of handing contracts to acquaintances and appointing relatives to strategic positions.

Mumbai Crime: 22-year-old youth becomes victim of 'sextortion'

On May 19, a 22-year-old youth residing in south Mumbai was mortified when his mother came to him after she received a sexually explicit video of her son on one of her social media accounts.

Top executives of Exim Bank 'threatened', National Bank director, brother charged

A National Bank director and his brother have been accused of threatening two top executives of Exim Bank with death.

Illicit drug trade thrives in Bangladesh amid coronavirus pandemic

The coronavirus pandemic has stopped the world in its tracks, but drug traders in Bangladesh enjoy a booming business.

Pies coach backs De Goey ahead of court date for driving charges

Collingwood star Jordan De Goey is set to face the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court after allegedly being caught driving while suspended and using his phone while driving.

Experts seek review, sustainability measures as airports reopen Friday

Aviation stakeholders have urged the Federal Government to constitute a committee to review the aviation sector and its sustainability

KPL players welcome government’s plan to cushion them

Most vulnerable players from the KWPL will also benefit from the programme.

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Time QLD opened up

The Queensland government is reviewing its border restrictions on a monthly basis, as it faces growing pressure to relax the ban on interstate travellers. However, Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk says the state will not re-open its borders until no new coronavirus infections have been recorded in New South Wales and Victoria for 28 days. They are the only states with open borders at present.

Will work ever be the same again?

Three CEOs present scenarios that overturn widely accepted notions about working and the corporate workplace

Mascot Tower owners sue neighbours for structural defects

In June last year, Sydney’s 132-apartment Mascot Tower was evacuated after large cracks were discovered.

Argentina based Fintech Ohana to Launch Digital Wallet to Help Locals Pay for Daily Services via QR Codes, Send Money, Settle Taxes

Argentina-based Fintech firm Ohana (which means “family” in Hawaiian) has revealed that its digital wallet will allow users to pay for everyday goods and se

Chief Minister: No 30% rise for key workers

KEY workers employed by the government will not get a 30% pay rise during the pandemic, the Chief Minister has said, after a petition calling for the move gathered more than 1,000 signatures.

We’re Very Sorry To Report That Japan Won’t Be Paying For You To Visit After All

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To reinstall trust of diaspora in government as effective rescuer, a Citizen Evacuation Policy is needed

When the central government finally decided to offer a helping hand, it opted to launch a paid repatriation mission rather than an evacuation mission (which is free of cost for the evacuee). Is this the time to extract a pound of flesh from disheartened, disappointed and fatigued Indians?

Kids may not always grow out of being picky eaters: Study

Parents and caregivers, read this carefully. Researchers have found that not all children grow out of being 'picky eaters' and parents' efforts to change the habit may make it worse.

Explained: Why Dominic Cummings, UK PM’s chief adviser, is under fire

Cummings was accused of violating lockdown rules in the UK when it was revealed that he drove approximately 419 kms, from London to County Durham, after his wife developed Covid-19 symptoms.

‘Poor internet, no study material’: Survey finds DU open-book exam is not feasible for many

The university has been closed since mid-March, and earlier this month, the administration announced its proposal to conduct OBEs for its final-year undergraduate and postgraduate students in July.

Study shows high prevalence of vaping in U.S. schools

Vaping is most heavily concentrated in U.S. schools with a higher proportion of white students, schools in the South and West, and schools where more students smoke cigarettes, a new University of Michigan study shows.

India’s weekly unemployment rate continues to be over 24%: CMIE

As on May 25, India’s average unemployment stood at 24.5 per cent, where urban unemployment was at 26.3 per cent and rural at 23.7 per cent.

COVID-19: LUTH Volunteers did not shut operations — Medical Advisory Committee

LUTH Idi-Araba,  has refuted an online publication that its volunteers shut operations over their unpaid emoluments

Maritime workers send palliatives to stranded foreign seafarers on Lagos waters

MARITIME Workers Union of Nigeria, MWUN, has sent food items and other materials to the 18-man foreign crew onboard MT ORYX

SC seeks Centre's response on plea against restrictions on movement in NCR

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Tuesday sought the Centre's response on a plea highlighting restrictions, due to sealing of borders, on movement for permissible activities in the national capital...

Man busted with guns, stolen car and drugs one month after prison release

Ben Schultz, 32, pleaded guilty at the Ballarat Magistrates' Court on Tuesday to eight charges.

Biden calls for 'thorough' federal investigation into killing of black man by Minneapolis police

Former Vice President Joe Biden called for a “thorough” FBI investigation into the killing of George Floyd, a black man who died shortly after his arrest by the Minneapolis Police Department (MPD).

Trump pushes a conspiracy theory and falsely accuses a TV host of murder | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

WASHINGTON >> President Donald Trump smeared a prominent television host today from the podium in the Rose Garden with an unfounded allegation of murder.

CNN's Jeffrey Toobin: Twitter Should Delete Trump's Scarborough Tweets

Jeffrey Toobin advocated for Twitter to censor President Donald Trump's Twitter feed by deleting his tweets about Joe Scarborough.  

Pediatricians urge efforts to offset COVID-19 impacts on children from low-income households

The COVID-19 pandemic has magnified the social, educational and health care disparities already plaguing the nearly 40 million Americans the U.S. Census Bureau estimates are living in poverty.

Watch the birdie

The golden age of kabootarbaazi in Pakistan isn’t over — another mission from the far side is on the radar

EU Has Bigger Problems to Worry About Than Gridlock Over Brexit

(Bloomberg) — When Boris Johnson boasted last year he’d got “Brexit done,” weary European governments were only too happy to go along with it.

‘AGT’ Recap: An Inspiring Homeless Choir Gets Terry Crews’ Golden Buzzer In The Season 15 Premiere

Voices of Our City Choir receives Terry Crews' Golden Buzzer during the 'AGT' season 15 premiere.

Trump Administration OKs Drilling in California’s Largest Grassland

The Trump administration announced plans to allow oil and gas development on a national monument that is home to endangered species and unspoiled wilderness stashed in between the most populous parts of the state.

26 million LiveJournal accounts being shared on hacker forums

A database containing over 26 million unique LiveJournal user accounts, including plain text passwords, is being shared for free on multiple hacker forums.

Ben Roberts-Smith defamation case delayed as Fairfax lawyers seek to introduce new evidence

Commonwealth again raises national security concerns – prompting judge to express frustration

Coronavirus update: Air India staff on board Delhi-Ludhiana flight tests positive

According to the District Public Relations Office, the man arrived on May 25 by a domestic flight at the Sahnewal Airport. However, test results of 10 of his co-passengers have come negative

Best of Enemies - Mickey Linden: 'No matter where you went he was right up your backside'

In the latest of our ‘Best of Enemies’ series reflecting on some of the GAA's red hot rivalries on the field, former Down star Mickey Linden tells Neil Loughran about the Derry corner-back who didn’t give an inch, a Royal handful and the 'leech' who made life tough at club level... 

Countries ease coronavirus lockdown after months of lockdown

Iran cafes are on after 2 months, whereas, Sri Lanka relaxes COVID-19 curfew in Colombo and Bethlehem Nativity Church reopens

Adrian Peterson Wasn’t Happy With 1 Move Redskins Made This Offseason

Washington Redskins running back Adrian Peterson wasn't happy with one offseason move the team made. Here's what.

Rajasthan: Man consumes pesticide in suicide attempt near Gehlot’s residence

According to the police, the condition of the man, identified as Chenaram Mali, who hails from Nagaur district, was stated to be stable after cops rushed him to the hospital.

West Virginia mail carrier changed Democratic ballot requests to Republican ones 'as a joke': Prosecutors

A mail carrier in West Virginia has been charged with attempting to defraud an election after authorities say he switched Democratic absentee ballot requests to Republican ones.

The Switch Version Of Shantae And The Seven Sirens Has Been Delayed In Europe

June is the new May

Brazil coronavirus deaths could surpass 125,000 by August: US study

BRASILIA: As Brazil's daily COVID-19 death rate climbs to the highest in the world, a University of Washington study is warning its total death ...

National's new agriculture spokesperson David Bennett accuses Government of using farmers to just 'pay the bills'

David Bennett took over the position of spokesperson after Todd Muller became the party's new leader.

Qatar tracing app flaw exposed 1M users' data – Amnesty International

Data exposed in the flaw includes users' ID numbers, location and infection status, vulnerable to hackers

California Assembly Members Blast Governor’s Budget Proposal

United by disdain for the wholesale cuts plotted in the next budget, a bipartisan mix of California lawmakers on Tuesday ripped Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom’s plan to plug the state’s estimated $54 billion pandemic-induced shortfall.

Centre clear air, says educational institutions not allowed to open yet

Govt rejects media reports that the Home Ministry has permitted all states to open schools

Woman dies after being struck by lightning in Skopelos

A 50-year-old woman was killed after being struck by lightning during a storm on the island of Skopelos on Tuesday, police said.

‘Russia passed COVID-19 peak’, says Putin; Orders World War II victory parade next month

After peaking in mid-May at more than 11,000 new cases per day, the number of daily infections has dropped below 9,000.

Modi govt denying people benefit of low oil prices; no other nation doing so: Moily

When nations around the world have passed on the benefit of plunging oil prices to consumers, the Modi government has irrationally kept petrol and diesel prices at levels prevalent when crude prices had touched an all-time high of USD 107 few years back, former petroleum minister M Veerappa Moily said Tuesday.

Mesa PD: Impairment suspected in fatal crash near Greenfield Road and Loop 202

Police say one of the occupants was able to free himself, but other three had to be extricated by firefighters.

Take a Feminist Day Tour of Yangon

Whether defying male power structures or helping each other advance, Myanmar’s women have bucked authority or taken matters into their own hands throughout Myanmar’s history – and today To better experience a more feminist version of our...

Amtrak set to cut up to 20% of workforce by October

Amtrak is preparing to cut up to 20% of its workforce in the next fiscal year as the national railroad continues to suffer from a huge decline in ridership...

TikTok revenue surged during the lockdown, setting new record in April

It's become apparent that TikTok is one of the fastest growing apps in the social media space, with China, India, and the US as its primary growth hotspots. According to a new report from SensorTower, the app and its Chinese…

WHO to find results of anti-malarial drug hydroxychloroquine's safety findings by mid-June

Last month, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) already warned against the usage of the pill outside of a hospital setting, just seven days after it approved an emergency use authorisation for the drug.

After laying waste to Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh, desert locust swarms headed towards Delhi; wind pattern uncertain

The locust swarms threaten major damage to foliage and as such, can prove to be extremely detrimental to the capital city, considering that a section of it is under green cover

NYENDE: Why Nick Mwendwa's FKF tenure is destined to end in

In the NTV interview, Mwendwa blamed his woes on politics.

Business, unions decide reform is too hard

Big news: nothing will happen! At New Daily:

ScoMo: No extension to JobKeeper

Speaking to Sky News this morning, Prime Minister Scott Morrison pushed back against union calls to extend JobKeeper payments beyond its legislated late-September expiry date:

India firm, won’t step back from areas where Chinese troops have intruded

India News: India will remain firm on the ground in the ongoing troop confrontations in eastern Ladakh where it said China has violated the unresolved boundary an

Deliveroo faces another legal action over an alleged unfair dismissal of deliver rider | ZDNet

The Australian food delivery rider had worked with Deliveroo for three years before his contract was terminated.

Air apparent: Hungarian carrier Wizz targets Gatwick hub to take on Ryanair

Wizz Air is plotting a major expansion at London Gatwick as rival carriers pull back, paving the way for the Hungarian low-cost carrier to emerge from the travel downturn with a bigger presence in the world's busiest city for passenger traffic.

Blackstone risks paying damages in dispute with Italy's RCS

Milan's Arbitral Tribunal has judged that the contracts over the sale of Italy's RCS headquarters to Blackstone in 2013 were valid but found ...

Italy's RCS says it may win damages in dispute with Blackstone after ruling

Milan's Arbitral Tribunal has judged that the contracts over the sale of Italy's RCS headquarters to Blackstone in 2013 were valid but found ...

Elgaar Parishad case: Navlakha moved to Mumbai from Tihar jail, family says not informed

Navlakha’s lawyers said they should have been informed and given an opportunity to be heard before shifting him to Mumbai, especially since his interim bail plea will be heard on Wednesday by the Delhi High Court.

Lawyer: Virus is halting progress in Boston kidnapping case

The case against a Rhode Island man accused of kidnapping and killing a Boston woman has been halted due to the coronavirus pandemic, according to his defense.

1 in 10 West Virginia voters send in absentee ballots

More than 11% of West Virginia’s registered voters have returned absentee ballots for the June 9 primary election.

The government has no right to determine what goods, services or venues are essential

Some of us are willing to take chances and even do

Covid-19 unemployment pay 'real kick in the gut', beneficiaries say

Beneficiaries are angry the government is treating them differently to people who have lost their jobs because of the pandemic. The Covid-19...

Wheelie bin spot checks starting back up again

Spot checks of yellow wheelie bins will restart next week in a bid to ensure people are putting in the correct items for recycling. Gold stars will...

Work to demolish fire-damaged hotel starts this week

A Canterbury hotel that was completely gutted by fire on Christmas Eve is set to be demolished to make way for a new pub. Kirwee Tavern licensee...

The little electric cars used for ecommerce deliveries in South Africa

Tiny electric vehicles used by South African ecommerce companies to facilitate deliveries are in high demand.

How Afrihost launched a winning lockdown campaign

Afrihost’s work-from-home campaign shows why it is so popular among consumers and its own employees.

Assam Forest Minister visits Dehing Patkai, assures protection

GUWAHATI: The Assam government has categorically said that no harmful activity would be allowed to destroy the flora and fauna at Saleki proposed reserve forest, which is a part of the Dehing Patkai Elephant Reserve in Upper Assam.State environment a

Indian Army commanders’ meet kicks off amid Chinese aggression

NEW DELHI:  Indian Army Commanders' Conference kicked off in New Delhi on Wednesday wherein discussion over China frontier in Sikkim, Ladakh and Arunachal Pradesh would be done at great length. The conference was planned much before the tension with

Locust attack feared in eastern UP now

 LUCKNOW:The Yogi Adityanath government in Uttar Pradesh has now asked all District Magistrates to remain prepared for the movement of the swarm of locusts in their areas.Principal Secretary, Agriculture Devesh Chaturvedi, in his letter, has sai

Vadodara civic body announces 10% property tax rebate to tide over crisis

Deputy Municipal Commissioner SK Patel said the move is to benefit both the VMC and the citizens. "We are planning to make use of social media and newspapers to ensure that the message about the rebate reaches the people. Property tax is one of our biggest incomes," he said.

How much can the Govt really help small business?

I’m off to the hairdresser today for a much-needed tidy up — that makes me sound a bit like a car doesn’t it? Hairdressers are wise people — they...

Be ready for our surprise visit: Gujarat High Court

Justice J B Pardiwala and Justice Ilesh Vora ask Civil to be ready for a ‘surprise visit’ by them ‘so all controversies are put to rest’; State govt asked to fo

Kadi cops selling liquor: Mehsana SP transferred

The state government transferred Mehsana SP Manish Singh appointing him as Commandant, SRPF, AhGroup-4 in Dahod, on Tuesday while appointing Porbandar SP Dr Par

Vizag gas leak: SC grants 30 employees access to plant

“As an ad interim measure, we permit the petitioner to give a list of 30 personnel as discussed hereinabove. Upon such names being given to the District Collector, those persons shall be afforded access to the plant round the clock to maintain adequate safety measures,” the court said.

Ahmedabad: Wife of Jnanpith award winner Chaudhary dies of Covid-19

Speaking with The Indian Express, Raghuveer Chaudhary (82) said that Paruben was admitted to Apollo Hospital last week after her health deteriorated following urinary tract infection and other complications.

Gujarat: Mamlatdar, 3 others held for ‘accepting bribe of Rs 90k’

According to ACB officers, the accused were trapped while accepting a bribe to clear a truck seized for royalty in sand mining.

13 doctors to volunteer at Rajkot civil hospital

A delegation of 19 members of ISCCM met Parimal Pandya, Resident Additional Collector of Rajkot, and offered their services on voluntary basis.

Concerns raised over how places of worship would enforce COVID-19 measures

While religious leaders welcome the decision to partially resume services, not everyone is on board.

SANDF inquiry clears soldiers accused of killing Collins Khosa

The SANDF inquiry report said that the altercation was not what caused his death when taking into account the postmortem report.

SATTA wants inquiry into links between illicit cigarette traders, politicians

Without giving specific names, the alliance on Wednesday said it was clear that other interests were now at play.

Scientific data, logic used for govt's tobacco sales ban decision - Dlamini-Zuma

Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma has submitted the reasons which were taken into account when deciding on regulation 27 that was invoked for the national state of disaster.

We support Maharashtra govt, not key decision-makers: Rahul

Rahul’s remarks also come at a time when the BJP is sharpening its attack on the Thackeray government over its handling of the crisis. Maharashtra now has nearly one-third of the corona cases in India.

'Milestone' pay deal reached for teacher aides

The Ministry of Education and NZEI Te Riu Roa have agreed to settle an historic pay equity claim for teacher aides.

Beware of opportunist China!

Beware of opportunist China!. 'It is time we Indians stop our internal bickering and present a united front to Chinese machinations,' advises Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Diplomatic talks are on with China to resolve standoff: NASB member

Diplomatic talks are on with China to resolve standoff: NASB member. 'The Indian army is a professional army. They can handle such a situation'

Fed could adopt yield curve control

A report by Bloomberg's Liz McCormick and Craig Torres says the US Federal Reserve (Fed) may implement yield-curve control to cap yields on government

8 Food Myths That Are Hindering Your Productivity

Don't let these eight food myths fool you.

How to Win the Battle Against Imposter Syndrome

Do people tell you that you’re an over-achiever, but you still feel like a fraud? If so, you could be suffering from imposter syndrome. Essentially, imposter syndrome is a psychological phenomenon where people feel like they are in their current position due to luck. They often have a nagging feeling that they didn’t do anything […]

A person who feels appreciated will always do more than expected !

The long-term success of any company depends on the quality and loyalty of it’s employees. In this fast-paced, rapidly changing business environment in which corporate growth and profitability are critical, companies need to revamp their strategy for finding and retaining the best talent. According to research by Gallup less than 30 percent of employees say they […]

How Covid-19 is ruining plans for students to study abroad 

Indian students who bagged admissions to top foreign universities now compelled to delay travel indefinitely and make do with e-classes

Coronavirus: Over 200 Stranded Ghanaians In Dubai Cry For Help

The request by these standard Ghanaians in Dubai to be airlifted home follows the repatriation of some 230 Ghanaians, some of whom were deported from Kuwait on a chartered flight Saturday, May 23, 2020.

IGP Team Arrests Four Delta Journalists For Undisclosed Offence

As of the time of this report, the IGP detective team has not given any reason for the arrest and detention of the four journalists.

Group Asks President Buhari To Order Release Of Detained Abia Lawyer, Gabriel Ogbonna

The group in statement signed by Okechukwu Nwanguma on Wednesday said the continued detention of Ogbonna was in flagrant disobedience of a court order calling for his release on bail.

COVID-19: Lawyers Fault Nigerians Threatening To Sue Chinese Government For $200bn

The Nigerians had, in a petition, given China 14-day ultimatum to pay the sum of $200billion as compensation for the losses incurred as a result of the pandemic, saying failure to do so would lead to legal action.

Why Prices Of Basic Items Soar In Nigeria Despite Petrol Cost Reduction

While inter-state travel across the country has been banned by the federal government, vehicles carrying essential supplies, as well as essential personnel, retain unrestricted movement. Effiong said the reality on the ground tells a different story.

Boeing Job Cuts to Start Hitting Seattle-Area Workers This Week

Boeing Co. is poised to unveil deep job cuts to its Seattle-area engineering ranks this week as the planemaker shrinks its workforce to cut costs amid the sharpest contraction in aviation history.

US Lawmakers Raise Amendment in Privacy Bill Concerning Warrantless Surveillance Against its Citizens

Both sides of the aisle will deal with privacy issues that will deter unwarranted surveillance of Americans by the government.

Heavy rains may mar quality of Ugandan coffee crop: official

The weather is not good for drying the beans.

MDC infighting: Mwonzora 2 Chamisa 0

THE day of reckoning came sooner than expected, as events outpaced and outdated fortunes in the mainstream opposition. It does read that the alliance’s top names have now come to face the reality that the ante has gone up a notch. This is real politics now, those who will lose, will simply lose.

Underestimating the Office of the President

WHEN you listen to the speeches of our presidential candidates before elections, rarely do you get to hear of public policy.

Zambian president pardons gay couple jailed for 15 years

LUSAKA (Reuters) – Zambia’s president has pardoned a gay couple sentenced to 15 years in prison in November under colonial-era sodomy laws in a case that caused a diplomatic row with the United States.

Bail hearing in hospital for injured MDC Alliance officials

HARARE – Zimbabwean prosecutors have proposed ZW$2,000 (about R800) bail for recently abducted and tortured MDC Alliance youth activists Cecilia Chimburu, 31, Netsai Marova, 21, and member of the house of assembly Joana Mamombe, 27.

Robert Mugabe’s Lingering ‘Good’ Legacy?

He was Africa’s archetypal icon of post-colonial totalitarianism. Charismatic. Educated. Feared. Endowed with racist tribal arrogance. Unforgiving. 37 years of iron-fisted rule, Mugabe plundered all known indices of democratic decency. He ruthlessly suppressed opposition – incarcerating its leaders, mass-murdering their supporters. He habitually insulted Western leaders, decimated private property rights. Under his rule, cronies blossomed as inflation broke all post World War 2 records. By the time he was deposed in a ‘decent’ military coup, Zimbabwe was in a tailspin of obscene poverty. Despised by the international community, loathed by liberals and social democrats alike.

Exiled ex-minister rubbishes Govt third force claim on abductions

Exiled former deputy higher education minister Godfrey Gandawa rubbished claims by the Government that there was a third force behind the abduction of three Movement for Democratic Change female members last week.

Ken Pedersen, Veteran Capitol and Virgin Records Executive, Dies at 63

Veteran label executive Ken Pedersen died of sepsis brought on by non-COVID-related pneumonia on March 18, his family has revealed. He was 63.

Bodies in corridor, not enough beds: Scenes from Mumbai's Covid-19 facility

Bodies in corridor, not enough beds: Scenes from Mumbai's Covid-19 facility. 'Only 27 bodies can be kept in the KEM mortuary. But, all slots are filled with COVID-19 victims' bodies and other bodies have been kept in the corridor. There are some 15 bodies kept on stretchers on both sides of the corridor that leads to the second floor where the testing laboratory is located,' KEM staffers' union leader Santosh Dhuri said. 'Workers need protection kits and assurance of financial support in case of falling sick. These issues are not satisfactorily addressed by the BMC and the state government despite several reminders and agitations,' he said.

New PIC CEO Abel Sithole now tasked with turning entity around

The PICs credibility was shattered when its former CEO Dan Matjila was implicated in dodgy deals and corruption in the findings of the pic commission of inquiry earlier this year.

Release of more declassified Russia investigation documents hinges on Ratcliffe

The continued release of Russia investigation documents is now in the hands of President Trump's new spy chief.

Faith community made huge contribution in fighting COVID-19 - Ramaphosa

The president on Tuesday evening said religious institutions had suffered greatly during the lockdown.

Jacob Zuma wants his corruption trial to start soon, say lawyers

The former president faces charges linked to the multi-billion-rand arms deal.

Coronavirus pandemic | 18 new COVID-19 cases in Dharavi, count rises to 1,639: BMC

No death due to the deadly infection was reported in Dharavi in the last 24 hours, the official said.

Aboriginal people in prison and out-of-home care suffering under 'punitive' Covid-19 restrictions

Report reveals inmates going without soap and children in out-of-home care system being refused contact with families

House of Reps to NDDC IMC: Blackmail won’t stop us from probing you

The Chairman of the Committee, Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, gave the assurance while addressing newsmen in Abuja in response to various allegations levelled against the National Assembly and himself by Dr. Cairo Ojougboh, IMC Executive Director, Projects, on a television station on Monday

Missing power goals again! Thermal plants all set to miss 2022 pollution target

With two years to the deadline, just 97 GW of the coal-fired capacity is in compliance with particulate matter (PM) standards, while upgradation is underway in 14 GW and a mere 16 GW of capacity is in compliance with SO2 norms.

CHRISTOPHER STEVENS reviews last night's TV: Slavery, a killer pirate... and a treasure chest of twisted history

CHRISTOPHER STEVENS: Of all the houses that Lefty British-Nigerian historian David Olusoga could have picked to illustrate Bristol's past, he chose one steeped in slavery.

Quarantined family returns to find house burgled

Items worth Rs 3 lakh allegedly stolen from their Ulhasnagar home

Pay up or I’ll tell everyone you watch pornography

Online blackmailers have sent messages to thousands of people who may have watched child pornography

3 of family hurt as miscreants hurl bombs

In yet another incident of the deteriorating law and order situation in Khordha district, a couple and their son sustained critical injuries when unidentified miscreants hurled bombs at their house at Bhogada village under the Baghamari police station on late on Monday night. Hearing the

The British Exploring Society | How The BES Is Helping To Make Adventure Open To All

With lower income families frequently left out of the outdoors, Amina Smith-Gul tells us how she used the British Exploring Society to get into adventure travel

Paytm allows Vodafone Idea feature phone users to recharge using UPI

Paytm said it has partnered Vodafone Idea and National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) to allow feature phone users to recharge their numbers using UPI.

HP Excise & Tax Department sells retail liquor vends totaling Rs 1,180 Cr

Excise and Taxation Department of Himachal Pradesh on Tuesday said against a total retail liquor vend business of Rs 1190 crore, the Department has sold business at a price of Rs 1180 crore in the State. Principal Secretary, Excise and Taxation Sanjay Kundu said despite lockdown and recession in

Application for B.Ed, M.Ed admission invited

The Government Education College for academic session 2020-22 has invited application for admission for Bachelor of Education and Masters in Education. The School Education Department's ‘E’ and ‘T’ category district education officer, Panchayat Development department, Urban department

Online training programme continues at BSL

Class room training in BSL Human Resource Development Department is currently suspended due to Covid-19. Sharing information the chief of communication BSL Manikant Dhan told that in order to balance such situation the digital platform is being used by the Bokaro Steel Plant to ensure continuity of

12 injured in sand mining dispute

At least one dozen people were injured over dispute of sand mining at e Pratappur village around 14 km away from the district headquarter, on Monday evening. Three seriously injured people were referred to RIMS. An alleged dispute between two groups of minority community over sand mining turned

52-yr-old refuses money to robbers, attacked

A 52-year-old man was attacked with sharp edged weapon after he refused to provide money to miscreant who attempted to rob in the wee hours on Monday in Nariyalkheda area; Gautam Nagar police have started investigation. Police said that the victim Rajkumar Chourasia was attacked by the miscreant

Arrivals continue to haggle over paid quarantine

People arriving from other states in Dehradun continued to argue with the district administration officials over paid quarantine on Tuesday. This was stated by Sub Divisional Magistrate (SDM) of Doiwala, Laxmi Raj Chauhan who is supervising the arrival of passengers in the district by flights.

Hospitals to face music for denying treatment to Covid patients

The District Magistrate on Monday issued an order stating that if any private hospital denies treatment to a Covid-19 patients then they will have to pay penalty as per the Epidemic Act (1897) without any prior notice. The decision was taken after the district administration received complaints

Punjab issues advisory for international, domestic travellers entering State

Following Chief Minister Capt Amarinder Singh’s announcement mandating quarantine for people entering Punjab, the State Health Department on Tuesday issued a detailed advisory specifying health protocol and procedure for international as well as domestic travellers coming by air, rail and by

Damage to crops by wild boars, monkeys, blue bulls to be compensated: HoFF

Farmers whose crops and vegetables are damaged or destroyed or consumed by wild boars, monkeys and blue bulls will be given compensation. Stating this today on phone head of the forest force (HoFF) cum principal chief conservator of forest (PCCF) Jharkhand Shashi Nandkeolyar said, “I have been

Forester caught with Rs 2.79L

Vigilance officers on Tuesday caught Angul district’s caught Chhendipada Forest Range Officer Manamohan Swain carrying Rs 2,79,000 collected as illegal gratification from different sources. The officers intercepted him at 6.30 at Mundali bridge on Cuttack city outskirts while he was proceeding

Youth playing mobile game run over by train

Playing PUBG on his mobile phone cost a youth his life as he died when he was hit by a train near Sielti village under the Lakhna police station in Nuapada district on Sunday night. The deceased was identified as Khiramohan Majhi. According to reports, the youth while being busy in playing the

Nine CFO priorities in the time of COVID-19

There has to be an optimal mix of strategy for sheer survival and ambitious growth in these unusual times of lockdowns, demand collapse and destroyed cash flows. Here is a brief overview of what is on the mind of the CFO as they help their businesses navigate this crisis.

Coronavirus crisis | With hospitals stretched to capacity, housing societies in Mumbai are renting oxygen cylinders: Report

With Mumbai facing an acute shortage of ICU beds in private hospitals, there have been situations where patients have been asked to wait.

Will launch statewide agitation if curbs on paddy cultivation stay: Former Haryana CM Bhupinder Singh Hooda

Hooda's warning has come a day after Haryana Chief Minister M L Khattar defended the recently launched Mera Pani, Meri Virasat scheme, aimed at crop diversification.

Some civil society groups heading to court over reopening of schools

The One South Africa Movement said that following numerous questions to the Basic Education Department and the national coronavirus command council, it had not received any answers.

With Moreira suspended, Purton hopes to kick clear tonight

Jockey Zac Purton is hoping to make hay under the Sha Tin floodlights tonight, with arch-rival Joao Moreira sitting out the all-weather track fixture due to a riding suspension. The star jockeys are inseparable on 123 wins for the season, in a gripping tussle for the Hong...

South Africa should revisit alcohol regulations: ANC’s Duarte

Deputy secretary-general of the ANC Jessie Duarte says that South Africa should reassess its policy in terms of the regulation of alcohol ‘with or without the Covid-19 threat’.

Food prices in South Africa have spiked – particularly these items

Families in South Africa living on low incomes may be spending 30% more on food than they did two months ago, the Pietermaritzburg Economic Justice and Dignity Group (PEJDG) says.

5 important things happening in South Africa today

Confusion after Health Department presentation says Covid-19 hotspots to remain at level 4; government is facing a slew of legal challenges over its lockdown rules; schools are now being targetted by criminals looking to steal personal protection equipment; and Ramaphosa lifts the ban on religious gatherings – with restrictions.

The average take-home salary in South Africa during lockdown

The BankservAfrica Take-home Pay Index (BTPI) showed a slight pick-up in April as the majority of employees continued to receive their monthly incomes – however casual and weekly workers were most affected by the Covid-19 lockdown as the number of wages paid declined significantly.

Female life expectancy in Egypt grows to 75.1 years in 2019: CAPMAS

The death rate for women has slightly decreased from 5.6 per 1,000 women in 2014 to 5.4 in 2018, according to the report.

Reopening mosques for prayers to be only determined by cabinet's committee: Egypt's Awqf Min.

In a statement released Tuesday, the ministry said it did not and will not disclose any information about the date of reopening mosques to worshippers.

Pics: President follows up on road projects in Egyptian capital

Sisi has been keen to listen to the opinions of the workers in these projects and make sure the work goes as it should, Presidential Spokesman Bassam Radi said.

Egypt’s Sisi discusses mutual relations, latest COVID-19 updates with India’s Modi

Modi affirmed his country's pride of the mutual ties and close relations with Egypt.

Investigation results on Munira hospital physician shows administrative deficiencies: Health Min.

Egypt’s ministry of Health said that doctor Walid Yahia Abdel-Halim developed mild COVID-19 symptoms on May 18, in the next day he tested positive and was given needed medicine for self-quarantine.

Average wage amount after taxes in Latvia – EUR 812

In Q1 2020 the average gross wages and salaries for full-time work increased by 6.6 % or EUR 68 and comprised EUR 1 100.

What support has the Ministry of Health provided to doctors?

Egypt Today provides information on this support.

Learn about places that do not allow entry without wearing mask

Whoever violates these decisions shall be punished with a fine not exceeding LE 4,000, or a penalty of detention.

France expects economic slow-down by 20% in Q2

French gross domestic product in the second quarter of 2020 is forecast to drop by massive 20%, according to the country’s official INSEE statistics as reported by The Guardian.

Ventspils and Jelgava will not be expanded with municipalities or municipal territories

An agreement has been reached Ventspils and Jelgava will not be provided additional municipalities or municipal territories.

Hungary to return to parliamentary democracy, ending rule-by-decree

In Hungary, the crisis solution of governance this spring has been to allow Prime Minister Viktor Orbán to rule by decree for an unlimited period of time. Now, the government has announced legislation to return to parliamentary democracy, The Guardian reports.

Saeima deputy Andris Kazinovskis decides to leave New Conservative Party’s faction

One of the New Conservative Party’s (JKP) members Andris Kazinovskis has decided to leave the party’s Saeima faction.

SAT test now optional for US university admissions; Indian test-prep institutes feel the heat

For students, especially from non-native English speaking nations, the SAT is used to test the ability to read and comprehend university-level programmes

COVID-19 impact| Radio industry sees 85% revenue decline Y-o-Y: Elara Capital

Association of Radio Operators for India (AROI) had written to the government urging for an economic survival package for FM radio.

In pics | Economic impact of coronavirus pandemic in India as per CRISIL

Highlighting the grave economic impact of COVID-19, Crisil has said India is staring at its worst recession since Independence. Here are its impact on key indicators

NUM: Some mining companies not protecting workers from COVID-19

The union said miners were still forced to work in close proximity because their jobs made it difficult to follow social distancing.

Bengaluru Containment Zones: At least 20 zones in city are no longer in the red

At least 20 places in Bengaluru, which were identified as “containment zones” to curb the spread of Coronavirus in the neighbourhood, have been freed from all restrictions over the last month, as zero Covid-19 positive cases were detected here over the period.

Tom Homan to urge Trump to challenge New York law criminalizing cooperation with federal immigration authorities

Former Immigration and Customs Enforcement acting Director Tom Homan plans to lobby President Trump to have the Justice Department challenge a New York law making it a felony for law enforcement to assist federal immigration authorities.

Galvez calls for probe on blast in Maguindanao

Presidential Peace Adviser Carlito G. Galvez Jr. on Tuesday called for an investigation of the explosion in Barangay Kitango, Datu Saudi Ampatuan, Maguindanao, that killed two children and wounded several others on May 24.

Heatwave: Weatherman sounds ‘stay home’ alert in Telangana

the practice of staying home will be beneficial not just to combat the Covid-19 pandemic but to avoid the scorching sun, which is getting all the more fierce across the State as summer peaks.

Hollister Urban Area's Alternative Approach to Meeting Growing Drinking Water Demand

Thursday, June 25 | 12 p.m. ET/ 11 a.m. CT Facing an increasing demand on Drinking Water versus groundwater, the San Benito County Water District, in a joint

Who are your Kildare Covid-19 community superstars?

Let us know who's going out of their way to help in your community

Kildare Gardaí warn about use of bogus windscreen discs

Kildare Gardaí have warned that anybody displaying a fraudulent motor tax, insurance or NCT disc will face penalties.  There have been a number of recent incidences of this crime.  A ...

Apple Rolls Out Free Fonts From Type Foundries On Mac, Here’s How To Unlock Them

These system fonts are optional, so you’ll have to install them yourself.

VTA’s suggestion to MSME Minister Gadkari on GECL

Recently Government of India notified the Rs. 3 lakh crore Guaranteed Emergency Credit Line (GECL) Scheme for Medium, Small and Micro Enterprises (MSMEs) under the Atma Nirbhar Bharat Abhiyan to assist them surge over the economic distress being faced due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Under this GECL scheme, MSMEs borrowers having Rs 25 crores of […]

Foxtel Launching Complimentary DreamWorks Pop-Up Channel

In conjunction with NBCUniversal International Networks, Foxtel is giving its residential customers exclusive access to a DreamWorks pop-up channel in June at no extra cost.

NYC lacks plan as coronavirus reopening nears, business owners, pols say

Mayor de Blasio said Tuesday NYC remains on pace to begin its coronavirus comeback within weeks if not days, but kept tight-lipped on details, to the frustration of both business owners and elected

Daniel Turner: Biden bows to radical left by pledging to cancel Keystone XL pipeline – Americans would suffer

Joe Biden’s energy policies would create disruptive energy shortages, big energy price increases, an increased dependence on foreign countries outside our hemisphere to meet our energy needs, and a massive increase in unemployment in the U.S. energy industry.

Convene all-party meet on Pothireddypadu issue: BJP

Telangana BJP core committee member and former MLC Ponguleti Sudhakar Reddy has demanded that the State government convene

Sikh Front-Line Workers Make Enough Sacrifices. Their Beards Shouldn't Be One.

Religiously worn beards have been subtly framed as an obstacle to the safety of COVID-19 patients.

Azam named top African Brand

Azam was on Sunday named one of the most admired African brands.The Azam non-cyclical consumer segment emerged as one of Most Admired African Brands (prompted) in this year’s Brand Africa.

AMD Ryzen 9 3900XT and Ryzen 7 3800XT hit 3DMark Fire Strike; talk of higher base and boost clock speeds appears unfounded

The AMD Ryzen 7 3800XT and Ryzen 9 3900XT have hit 3DMark Fire Strike. Offering incremental improvements over their predecessors, it would appear that they are just better-binned versions of the Ryzen 7 3800X and Ryzen 9 3900X. Talk of 300 MHz higher base clocks and 200 MHz higher boost clocks seems unfounded, too.

Trudeau to co-host United Nations meeting as vote for Security Council seat nears

Canada is seeking one of 10 rotating, non-permanent seats in 2021-22 on the UN’s most powerful branch, which has responsibility for maintaining international peace and security

How VibePay is quietly changing the UK fintech Twitter game

A big challenge facing many UK fintechs has been how to keep their millennial (aged 24-38) and Gen Z (aged 18-24) users engaged with their banking apps.

How failure to embrace the cloud could be the end of Wall Street as we know it

If you work in the financial services industry, you’re forgiven if you’re suffering from a bit of cloud fatigue. The rise of cloud technology and its implications have been hot topics on Wall Street for years now, and rightly so – the benefits are immense and will inform the digital strategy of countless firms in the years to come.

Mani Ratnam moves from 'Ponniyin Selvan' to another project due to lockdown? - Tamil News - IndiaGlitz.com

Mani Ratnam started his dream project 'Ponniyin Selvan' in 2019 after several attempts in the past.  He assembled one of the biggest star cast in India that includes Vikram, Karthi, Jayam Ravi, Pra

Actress Bhavana in home quarantine - Malayalam News - IndiaGlitz.com

Actress Bhavana was locked up in Bangalore since the lockdown. Recently, the actress reached her hometown Thrissur, Kerala in a car via Muthanga. 

More than 50 City of Vernon staffers had six-figure salaries in 2019

Wages for the City of Vernon's top staff cost an extra $1.7 million in 2019 as more names were added to the list of those taking home $75,000 or more an

Ellie Goulding shares details of new double album Brightest Blue

The singer-songwriter's fourth album will be released on July 17.

How Corporations Make Pandemics Deadlier

Lethal new diseases are springing up at alarming rates, and modern globalized capitalism is behind it.

MBA grad fakes robbery to help ailing lover in Hyderabad

In a rather strange turn of events, an MBA graduate who lodged a complaint that he was robbed of Rs 8.5 lakh on the Hyderabad outskirts

AirAsia flight makes emergency landing at RGIA Hyderabad

A major disaster was averted after an AirAsia India flight ferrying 76 people, including six infants, made a safe emergency landing

No fingerprint for degree admissions: DOST

In view of the prevailing Covid-19 pandemic, the biometric fingerprint system for degree admissions through DOST has been done away with this year.

Biden can keep his 'repairs'

During a campaign stop in St. Louis before the coronavirus mercifully put him in lockdown, presumptive Democratic presidential contender Joe Biden bragged,

Lee appoints new judge in Rutherford, Cannon counties

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee has appointed Bonita Jo Atwood as a Circuit Court judge for Rutherford and Cannon counties.

Walvis councillor orders businesses' closure

WALVIS Bay urban constituency councillor Knowledge Ipinge has ordered a transport company and a bank to close their premises at the town due to fears of the spread of the coronavirus.

Egyptian historian sees rising surveillance state

FARID FARIDCAIRO – State surveillance is on the rise globally as governments such as Egypt's take advantage of the coronavirus pandemic, warns exiled historian and intellectual Khaled

Las Vegas police report details injuries to arrested officers’ kids

The two Metropolitan Police Department officers who were arrested last week on child abuse charges allegedly hit the child with a belt and had been investigated previously.

A century ago, not wearing a mask in Las Vegas could draw a fine

Wearing face masks isn’t just a 21st-century thing. Some localities in Nevada enacted laws requiring citizens to wear masks in public during 1918 and 1919.

Clark County election worker’s COVID-19 case won’t impact primary

A Clark County elections employee’s COVID-19 diagnosis should not impact the upcoming primary election or its result reporting and ballot verification processes.

How to Become an In-Demand Ethical Hacker in 2020

In 2018, 14 million people were victims of identity fraud, and that’s just in the US. As our lives shift more online, identity theft, record breaches, and other crimes are becoming more commonplace. In turn, that means there’s a rising demand for white-hat hackers, the security experts and penetration testers dedicated to keeping cybercriminals at […]

The Dinosaur-Killer Asteroid May Have Hit Earth at 'Deadliest Possible' Angle

This much we knew: some 66 million years ago an asteroid roughly twice the diameter of Paris crashed into Earth, wiping out all land-dwelling dinosaurs and 75 percent of life on the planet.

Russell Wilson, Megan Rapinoe, Sue Bird to host remote 2020 ESPYS

May 26 (UPI) -- Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson, soccer star Megan Rapinoe and WNBA standout Sue Bird will host the 2020 ESPY Awards, the network announced Tuesday.

Khammam Municipal Corporation sets up face mask kiosks

Khammam Municipal Corporation has set up face masks dispensing kiosks in Khammam in order to make the masks available to the public

The Irish Times view on: The EPA bathing report

Ireland in position to get massive post-Covid boost with proper water supplies in place

Woman falls into open well, dies in Mahabubabad

A woman labourer died when she fell into a well following a landslide during the construction of a concrete wall for an open well

Facebook shuts down efforts to make site less divisive among users

Facebook have shelved their own research to understand how the social media platform shaped user behaviour and how the company

Two dead in freak accident in Vikarabad

Vikarabad: Two persons who were returning after attending a function died when their two-wheeler was hit by a car from behind, tossing them on to the road, only to be run over by another car which was coming in the opposite direction.

Telangana: 86 per cent paddy procurement targets reached

Telangana State Civil Supplies Corporation released Rs 600 crore on Wednesday towards payments for paddy procurement during Yasangi season this year.

Former ITAT president Vimal Gandhi passes away

Former president of the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) Vimal Gandhi passed away on Sunday, officials of the tribunal said.

LG Polymers officials stopped from flying to Seoul

LG Polymers officials from South Korea were stopped by the city police from going to Seoul in a chartered flight on Wednesday morning.

SSC exams: TS mulls special rooms for those from containment zones

Given the prevailing health crisis, the Education Department is planning to have special rooms in examination centres for students from containment areas while appearing for the pending SSC exams.

GHMC collects Rs 331 cr property tax so far

Despite the State government extending a five per cent rebate on property tax to all structures, including commercial buildings

GHMC takes up desilting works at brisk pace

With monsoon approaching, GHMC has taken up nala desilting works across Hyderabad at a brisk pace.

Licence Check welcomes Government guidance on working safely with vehicles

Licence Check has welcomed updated Government guidance on working safely with vehicles during the Coronavirus pandemic as more businesses look to return to work.

Advisory Fuel Rates (AFR) decrease from June 1 2020

HMRC has reduced the advisory fuel rates (AFR) for all engine sizes and fuel type, effective from June 1.

Ford Kuga first drive | less rugged, more efficient: better overall

For the majority of SUV customers, the latest-generation Kuga is a fine choice.

Social distancing 101: Safe Work issues guidance for ECEC about implementation

Following the announcement earlier in the week by the AHPPC that social distancing and venue density guidelines are “not appropriate or practical” in early childhood education and care (ECEC) sites, Safe Work Australia has issued some guidance, specific to early childhood, which may support those in the sector to have a clearer understanding of how measures for adults in the service may be implemented.

Accept Life Like an Emperor

Marcus Aurelius was emperor of Rome when the Antonine Plague broke out. Discover how he used stoicism to remain calm.

Boeing resumes 737 MAX production at low rate

Boeing resumes 737 MAX production at low rate

Republicans cast doubt on future of House bills passed by proxy

Republicans cast doubt on future of House bills passed by proxy

Pompeo says Hong Kong no longer warrants special pre-1997 treatment

Pompeo says Hong Kong no longer warrants special pre-1997 treatment

Virus forces transfer of Chino prison inmates

CHINO – (INT) – Officials at the California Institute for Men (CIM) are preparing to transfer more than 600 inmates to other state prisons in an effort to slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus. None of the CIM prisoners to be transferred have tested positive to the virus and will be sent to lock-ups where there have been no coronavirus cases. Nine CIM inmates have died. o There are 923 incarcerated persons with active cases of COVID-19 statewide. o There are currently 130 active CDCR/CCHCS employee COVID-19 cases statewide (272 cumulative; 142 returned to work).

Raila: My deal with Uhuru is on reforms not ‘nusu mkate’

But yesterday, while speaking on Milele FM, Raila dismissed talk of a looming ‘nusu mkate’ government as misguided.

Inland shopping malls gradually reopening

INLAND EMPIRE – (INT) – The region’s largest enclosed shopping malls are gradually reopening but with conditions to keep consumers safe. The largest, Ontario Mills, opened Tuesday along with the Galleria at Tyler in Riverside. Victoria Gardens in Rancho Cucamonga lists on its website plans to reopen June 1st. San Bernardino’s Inland Center has reopened. Some stores are reopening at Moreno Valley’s Towngate mall. In Temecula, some restaurants and essential businesses are open and curbside pickup is being offered at the Promenade which opened Wednesday. Shoppers are asked to check the websites of their favorite malls before visiting.

Days after refusing to intervene, Supreme Court finally takes suo motu cognisance of human tragedy of migrant workers

Days after refusing to intervene, the Supreme Court has finally decided to take notice of the plight of migrant workers, who've been forced to go through unspeakable miseries due to an unplanned lockdown announced by the Indian government.

Downing Street condemned over ‘vindictive’ treatment of openDemocracy

Number 10’s ban on openDemocracy asking questions at COVID-19 briefings part of a “Trumpian” attack on press freedom, say free speech campaigners.

Gov't steps up pace to have Jamaicans back home

THE Government has announced the broadening of protocols covering the return of Jamaicans...

The Crown outlines its 'overwhelming' and 'cogent' evidence

The $400-million Manchester Municipal Corporation fraud trial ended on ...

Bus driver in his 40s killed in collision in northern Israel - Inside Israel

Bus rams into rear end of truck in deadly collision outside Umm al-Fahm in northern Israel.

Mom hurting from daughter's death wants legislative changes

SHATTERED by the death of her youngest daughter a month ago after she was denied access t...

Latin America now COVID-19 epicentre, says PAHO

The Pan American Health Organisation (PAHO) is now declaring Latin America the new epicen...

Hand sanitiser dispensers for courts, police stations in St Elizabeth

BLACK RIVER, St Elizabeth — A three-week campaign to raise money and equipment rece...

Families could soon be able to see loved ones in nursing homes again under plans for outdoor visits

Families could soon be able to pay outdoor visits to relatives in nursing homes, under plans being discussed by government officials. The introduction of outdoor visits, while maintaining social distancing, is one option being discussed by the National Public Health Emergency Team. It comes amid growing concerns over the impact the current ban on all visits may be having on the mental health of care home residents across Ireland. Under the Irish government’s current schedule for lifting lockdown, visitors will not be allowed to return to nursing homes until June 29 at the earliest. However, Ireland’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr Tony Holohan, has said they are looking to find a “creative” solution to help elderly residents reconnect with loves ones. Advertisement He said: “These are people who are at advanced age in life and they are being cut off for extended periods of time from families. “And then the challenge that that has in maintaining not just their mental health but their physical health and mobility. “And…

Offaly GAA club foot turf in the bog for elderly and vulnerable in community

AN OFFALY GAA club has been helping out in the community since the coronavirus pandemic began, and now as summer hits Ireland, there's an important annual job to be done. Members of Daingean GAA club have taken to the bog to foot turf for the elderly and vulnerable in the community-- many of whom would have done the job themselves each summer since they were children but who now have to remain inside to protect themselves from coronavirus. The club have always been community-minded, and their members have been helping the vulnerable with food deliveries, meals on wheels and prescriptions, but the idea to get their athletic members to do the "back breaking" but essential job of footing turf is arguably their most important act yet. Daingean GAA - Turf Footing / Facebook Advertisement Daingean launched their campaign-- called the Turf-a-Thon-- at the beginning of May, calling on vulnerable members of the community to let them know if they needed help. The club wrote on Facebook at the time: "Daingean GAA would…

'Dial-a-pint' delivery service where you can rent your own barman launches in Galway

ANYONE FEELING thirsty? Galway has just gotten its own version of the newly popular pint delivery service, as iconic city pub Monroe's has launched the aptly named 'Dial-a-pint'. As you might have guessed from the name, the Monroe's Dial-a-pint allows you to get freshly poured pints delivered straight to your door-- but there's a bit more to it than that. DIAL-A-PINT (Monroe's Galway) Advertisement Rather than just dropping the pints and going, the pintman van (Yes, that's what it's called) will stay with you for between 30 minutes to an hour, depending on how many pints you've ordered, and the bartender will serve you as if you're in a pub. There's a minimum order of ten pints-- no messing around here!-- with a choice of either Guinness or Heineken, so the cider lovers will still be drinking cans for now. Each pint is €6, with free delivery and a free barman included in the deal, which is not too shabby-- and the owners have tested a few pints and confirmed they taste absolutely class. The pintman van is good…

One rule for them, another for you – how the coronavirus became political

THE coronavirus is not political. It is an act of nature. It is random fate. It arrived in these green Irish hills. It arrived on English streets. It arrived in the vast spaces of the USA. It arrived on the warm beaches of Brazil. It arrived everywhere. The world scrabbled to deal with it and even the best made it up as they went along. Advertisement The stark biology of it made us confront the simple, human, fact of our own mortality. It was inevitable, too, that there would be mistakes. Ireland’s death rate, for instance, could have been better. We locked down just that little bit too late. We made mistakes with our nursing homes that constitute a pretty damaging oversight. Each and every death was a sadness and even as I write this, with our first day without a single coronavirus death just announced, we remember that. Yet, just as the virus itself was not political, the response to it clearly was. It cannot be an accident, even to the most willingly biased, that the countries with the worst global death rates…

New York's oldest Irish pub reopens after longest closure in 166-year history

ONE OF New York City’s oldest and most iconic Irish pubs has reopened for business after its longest closure in 166 years of business. McSorley’s Old Ale House in the East Village closed its doors back on March 17, a week after the city’s governor, Andrew Cuomo, postponed the annual St. Patrick's Day Parade. Though McSorley’s initially continued to operate takeout orders, business proved slow, prompting the bar’s owner to shut the pub entirely. The fact this legendary Irish pub stayed shut for two whole months is a measure of how seriously Covid-19 impacted life in New York – one of the worst-hit US states for coronavirus. Incredibly, McSorley’s previously stayed open during the American Civil War and also through the Spanish flu pandemic of the early 20th century. Advertisement “When John McSorley died in 1910, the bar was shut down for a week. Hurricane Sandy shut the door for a week,” Gregory de la Haba, a bartender and the husband of McSorley’s owner, told Time Out. “This is unprecedented for sure.” Now,…

MLB salary proposal: Explaining the controversial pay cuts owners want players to accept

As MLB tries to figure out a return to action, owners are asking a lot of players.

Autism vs. Antisocial Personality: The Controversy Continues

The controversy and confusion are needless.

Have you seen alleged driving offender Thomasina?

Thomasina Aitken wanted on police warrant.

Are Meat-Eating Men More Masculine?

Both men and women strongly associate meat with masculinity, but new research shows that not all men see meat the same way.

West Midlands has big fintech opportunity

The West Midlands has the potential to become a major UK fintech hub if it takes an integrated approach to maximising its advantages, according to a report.

University Of Nevada, Las Vegas Business School Answers The Humanitarian Call

In light of the tragedy of the coronavirus, humanitarians like Andre Carrier and Greg Lee, and the Lee family foundation, are bold enough to look for a way to end the pandemic.

The Media And Masks: A Confusing Narrative For Americans

The benefit of the mask, “comes not from shielding the mouths of the healthy but from covering the mouths of people already infected.” This unambiguous scientific message of communal responsibility remains absent from mainstream media which continues to divide Americans over the mask.

Is It Time To Reconsider Judges' Role As Members Of The American Law Institute?

A shift in focus in its Restatements toward law reform and a decision to lobby state legislatures could imperil judges' involvement with the venerable ALI.

Driving Instructors Slam Ministers And Tory MPs For Backing Dominic Cummings’ Defective Eyesight Driving Offense

In subsequent radio and TV interviews, government ministers and Tory MPs have tied themselves in knots supporting Cummings’ law-breaking 30-mile drive to Barnard Castle, County Durham.

Affordable Insulin For Seniors Presents The Playbook To Lower Drug Costs

President Trump announces a plan that will significantly help seniors in the war against rising prescription drug prices, which is an issue that has been particularly hurting older Americans for years, and now more significantly during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Zion Williamson Seeks Protective Order, Calls Inquiry Into Duke Eligibility ‘Invasive’ And ‘Irrelevant’

Zion Williamson has asked a Miami court to issue a protective order to block his former agent's inquiry into his past eligibility at Duke and whether he received any improper economic benefits that would negate his status as a student-athlete under a state law he is invoking to void their contract.

Covid-19 May Accelerate The Digital Divide Among Banks – Digital Leaders Are In The Pole Position

COVID-19 may accelerate the trending digital divide between leaders and laggards in the banking industry, which was already becoming stark by the end of 2019. Over the next two years, this divide may drive industry restructuring and consolidation. Will laggards ever be able to catch up?

How New Jersey Restaurateurs Are Creating A ZoomTown

New Jersey’s restaurateurs learn to pivot in a pandemic.

Gowns 4 Good: Your Graduation Gown Repurposed As PPE

Gowns4Good was recently launched by Nathaniel Moore, a physician assistant working in the ER at the University of Vermont, using repurposed graduation gowns for PPE.

As Europe Unveils “green” Recovery Package, Trans-Atlantic Rift On Climate Policy Widens

The European Union is using the economic downturn to accelerate its clean energy transition. In the US, a surprise new policy that would provide relief to the oil and gas sector shows it has different priorities during the crisis.

Zipline Drones Will Continuously Drop Supplies To Hospital In North Carolina

Granted a waiver to operate due to the coronavirus pandemic, the operation could define how drone delivery works in the U.S. Its usefulness hinges on just how valuable a few pound of air-dropped supplies can be.

Mining Gold in the Workplace Marketplace

Doug Kirkpatrick explains how leaders can help create individualized opportunities for employees in order to find the gold hidden in your workplace.

Meet Aaron Wallace And Lina Gadi: Entrepreneurs Creating Inclusive Haircare Products For Black Men

How two young entrepreneurs went about creating premium haircare products for black men.

Blockchain-Powered Stablecoins Are Maturing Quickly, But The Accounting Needs To Catch Up

Stablecoins have been growing fast, but several accounting questions still need to be addressed to supercharge adoption.

Looking Back On Stephen Curry’s Phenomenal 2015-16 Season

Four years ago, Stephen Curry was in the midst of one historic title run. The 2015-16 season featured 73 wins for the Golden State Warriors, including the most remarkable offensive campaign ever. Just how unstoppable was Curry that year?

Father’s Day Gift Guide: The Best Pool Gifts

These gifts are guaranteed to make a splash.

48 Years Later NASA’s Apollo 17 Just Found A Moon-Melting Meteorite Of Dinosaur-Killing Size

The formation of ancient rocks on the Moon may be directly linked to large-scale meteorite impacts.

To Resolve A Problem, Stop Struggling And Do These 6 Things

Many business problems seem to persist for a long time without improving. Applying these 6 steps will help you make progress toward a solution.

Doctors In London Using Mixed-Reality Headsets To Treat Coronavirus Patients, Reducing Need For PPE

Doctors at Imperial College London are now using augmented reality headsets to help reduce the number of persons necessary at the bedside, while at the same time enhancing communication, and ultimately reducing usage of PPE by healthcare providers.

4 Simple Ways Your Business Can Acquire New Customers With Social Media

Many businesses still don't know how to use social media to acquire new, loyal customers. Luckily, some of the most effective methods are incredibly simple.

Southwest And JetBlue Top Annual List Of Most Satisfying Air Carriers

Travelers flying on Southwest Airlines and JetBlue Airways will end up relatively more satisfied with their journeys, according to new airline satisfaction data published this morning.

Overweight Youth May Face Increased Risk From COVID-19

Are you concerned about your weight but otherwise healthy? Even if you're young, you still need to protect yourself from the coronavirus.

Coronavirus in Ballarat: Parents confused over playgrounds reopening

People were spotted using the new outdoor gym equipment on Wednesday morning

How 32-year-old traveled from Turkana to Eastleigh and back despite lockdown, roadblocks

The refugee has since tested positive for Coronavirus

Gas leak: SC allows LG Polymers to send 30 staffs to maintain safety at its sealed Vizag plant

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday allowed LG Polymers India Ltd to send its 30 employees to maintain 'round the clock safety measures' at its sealed plant in Visakhapatnam where the gas leak...

Centre playing vendetta politics: Student leaders condemn activists’ arrest amid pandemic

At a press briefing held via video-conference app Zoom, former student leaders Kanhaiya Kumar and Umar Khalid hit out at the police for arresting Jamia Millia Islamia and Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) students for their alleged involvement in orchestrating communal riots in northeast Delhi.

Winter vegetable markets to reopen today with new timings

Winter vegetable markets will reopen today after three-day Eid Al Fitr break with new timings, offering a number of farm fresh local vegetables at competitive prices.

Uproar in Littleton as Eircom mast gets go ahead

Community is mobilising with the view to appealing to An Bord Pleanala

Yes Bank brass lists 6 reasons for Rs 15,000 crore fresh capital

The bank has to prepare for new set of NPAs post August when the six-month moratorium period ends

Red tape adds to agonies of crash victim kin

Lack of helpli­ne, coordi­nation betwee­n Sindh, Centre increa­ses diffic­ulties for bereav­ing family member­s

Okinawa Oki100 motorcycle: another rebranded Chinese EV?

Okinawa has stated that its upcoming Oki100 motorcycle will be a fully localised product. Click here for all the details.

Beach Towns Are Next to Take the Hit

The sand may be safe, but what if Americans are too timid to return to shore towns and spend money?

Emily Maitlis 'echoes feelings of millions' in latest Newsnight monologue

'He made those who struggled to keep to the rules feel like fools, and has allowed many more to assume they can now flout them.'

Strong Women: People only see me as a 'ditsy blonde' - not a fearless adventurer

Sadie wants women to know that they can be adventurers too.

Facebook bans adverts from Muslim campaign group Cage which claim coronavirus is a punishment from god

London-based advocacy group Cage have been using Facebook and YouTube to raise £400,000 during Ramadan.

Spoilers: Leanne and Steve learn Oliver could have brain damage in Corrie

Leanne and Steve listen as Dr Ward makes a revelation about Oliver.

Powerful 6.1 Earthquake Hits Off Vanuatu Coast - USGS

The nation in located in a region that is part of the Pacific Ocean basin's "Ring of Fire", notorious for its earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.

Brace yourselves: Glow-in-the-dark Crocs are coming

Ideal for taking the bins out.

COVID-19 lockdown: Children from well-to-do families studying more than those from poorer homesteads

The closure of educational institutions in Uganda March 20 as one of the strategies to stop the spread of novel coronavirus saw over 15 million children sent back...

No right to dissent? Mumbai police issues to take action against those making 'malicious', 'derogatory' remarks against Maha govt

The Mumbai Police on May 24 has re-issued prohibitory orders under section 144 of CrPC of the IPC against any social media messages which among others are deemed incorrect, derogatory.

T-Mobile leads modest growth in Dutch broadband subscribers in Q1, KPN losses continue

A year after launching a major expansion in its fibre footprint, KPN has yet to restore growth in its broadband business. The latest data from Telecompaper shows the incumbent lost another 17,000 broadband subscribers in the first quarter of 2020, while rival VodafoneZiggo added nearly 10,000 new connections. T-Mobile was again the biggest winner, adding the most new broadband subscribers in Q1.

You can now order LG's new 48in OLED TV

For a mid-June delivery

Walkley awards: Canberra Times staff named among finalists

Photographer Dion Georgopoulos and former education reporter Sherryn Groch have been announced as finalists.

PlayStation Store Double Discounts Sale Has Tempting PS4 Game Deals

Shenmue! Batman! Yakuza!

States' fiscal deficit could hit 4.5% of gross state domestic product: India Ratings

The upward revision was based on the fact that states were already facing lower-than budgeted share in central taxes and subdued own revenue growth, when the lockdown was imposed from March 25. States are likely to see further declines in these receipts in FY21 with the fallout of Covid-19, the report said.

Most OPEC+ Nations Want No Changes in Deal Provisions Related to Cuts From July - Source

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Most OPEC+ nations want to preserve the April conditions of the deal and reduce oil production by 7.7 million barrels per day starting July, but...

Ryanair condemns 9 billion euros state aid to Lufthansa

Ryanair condemned the German Government’s decision to award 9bn euros of State Aid to Lufthansa on top of the extensive payroll support already given to the German airline, which will further strengthen Lufthansa’s monopoly like grip on the German air travel market. The German and French Governments continue to provide enormous State Aid to their companies, many of whom do not need it, which distorts competition with other providers across Europe. Non-State Aided airlines like Ryanair, EasyJet, BA and others, will

Durham Police's Dominic Cummings probe is being treated as a 'critical incident' and being overseen by its most senior officers in bid to prevent reputational damage to the force

Durham Police has said that it is investigating Dominic Cummings' trip to the county during lockdown at the 'highest levels'.

Veovo unveils social distancing solution for safer rail travel

LONDON - Veovo announced the introduction of their Passenger Density Management solution, designed to assist rail and metro operators in measuring, understanding and managing crowd density, to support social distancing. Covid-19 lockdowns have meant that train and rapid transit stations around the globe have seen much less traffic than before. Now, with the gradual lifting of restrictions, they can expect to see a significant influx of travellers. However, social distancing is expected to remain the norm as health considerations take precedence.

New poll shows Israeli Right taking largest lead over Left-Center bloc yet - Inside Israel

New poll shows right-wing bloc winning 67 seats versus 47 for center-left bloc, giving the Right its largest lead ever.

Connacht GAA expect €3 million Air Dome to be completed in September

‘It will be a huge addition to the country, not alone to Connacht,’ said provincial secretary John Prenty.

ChurchAppsNZ Offers Free Covid-19 Contact Tracing And Visitor Register To New Zealand Churches

ChurchAppsNZ by Snapp Mobile has released a new service in its app that gives Churches a free and easy way to track and register members who want to visit the Church during Alert Level 2.

Concerted action in wake of Cyclone Amphan, COVID-19 should focus on building strong public infrastructure in Bengal

After Cyclone Amphan battered coastal and deltaic West Bengal on 20 May, the mammoth task of picking up the pieces can justifiably be said to have just begun. It took the Centre some time to react, but after Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s aerial survey on 22 May coordination seems to have been established.

Japan-EU Leaders’ meeting

H.E. Mr. Shinzo Abe, Prime Minister of Japan, H.E. Mr. Charles Michel, President of the European Council, and H.E. Dr. Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, held a Leaders Meeting via VTC on 26 May 2020. The leaders expressed their deepest sympathy with the victims of the COVID-19 pandemic. They recognised that […]

Urban agriculture in Addis Ababa to ease COVID-19 impact

Various studies show that almost all countries would face food supply challenge in some way. A recent Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) analysis states that in the absence of timely and effective policies, millions more are likely to join the ranks of the hungry as a result of the COVID-19-triggered recession. That number will vary according to the severity of economic contractions, ranging from 14.4 million to 38.2 million or even 80.3 million more hungry people should there be a contraction of 2, 5 or 10 percentage points, respectively, in all 101 net food-importing countries’ GDP growth, it states. A team of agricultural experts of the Jimma University in its study entitled “Covid-19 probable impacts on Ethiopian agriculture and potential mitigation and adaptation measures: no food – no health – no life” published in April 2020 has indicated that the current pandemic of Covid-19 has a potential to increase the food insecurity of the country due to resource mobilization towards prevention of the disease…

Exclusive: PM Modi may announce Lockdown 5.0 on Mann Ki Baat, ease restrictions in most of India

Prime Minister Modi is likely to speak on Lockdown 5.0 after the current lockdown ends on May 31. PM Modi will address the nation on May 31 in his monthly radio address Mann Ki Baat.

Covid-19: Johor govt urges employers to register with Socso for foreign worker screening

JOHOR BARU, May 27 — The Johor government has urged employers to register under the state’s Social Security Organisation (Socso) so that their foreign migrant workers can be screened for Covid-19. Johor Health and Environment Committee chairman R. Vidyananthan said Johor Socso has been asked to...

Man charged with endangering garda after driving jeep through checkpoint in Co Louth

The driver fled across the border to Northern Ireland after failing to stop

Charlie Benante reunites with John Bush for Anthrax’s Packaged Rebellion

Charlie Benante hooks up with his old Anthrax bandmate for a lockdown rendition of their Sound Of White Noise track to mark album’s 27th anniversary

I just lost my close girlfriend to coronavirus – Nigerian man says

A Nigerian man has taken to Twitter to announce the passing of a close girlfriend he allegedly lost to Coronavirus in Abuja, the nation’s capital. According to the aggrieved man, with the handle @SalmanDuke on the

Mob stones father of 7 to death for stealing chicken to feed hungry family

A father of seven children has been stoned to death by an angry mob in Uganda for allegedly stealing chicken to feed his hungry family The incident happened in Kamurojjo-Muro village, Serere district, in the Teso

The Amazon Will Soon Burn Again

The rainforest and its Indigenous groups face existential threats, while criminals act as if they have license to plunder.

There Are 3 Things We Have to Do to Get People Wearing Masks

Persuasion works better than compulsion.

Are You Ready to Get on an Airplane Again?

Airlines are burning $10 billion a month to fly empty. This can’t go on forever.

UK's Johnson suffers sharp poll fall after Cummings scandal

It adds to a sense of growing revolt over the government's handling of Dominic Cummings, with nearly 40 Tory MPs demanding he lose his job

Renault, Nissan, And Mitsubishi Detail Alliance Business Changes

The part that caught our attention the most is the so-called principles of the leader-follower scheme for vehicles.

Land Rover Defender V8 Spied Testing On The Road In Europe

The major sign that this Land Rover Defender is something special is that it has four, square-shaped exhaust outlets.

Parents free to relocate to seek childcare like Cummings did, says minister

Robert Jenrick says there will be no review of past fines for acting in similar way to PM’s aide

The pen will always be mightier than the gun … as security guards strive for academic pursuits

They are looked and frowned down upon, discriminated, receive low wages, not respected and treated unfairly, while at the same time not having sufficient benefits and not to forget the constant and frequent bullying they endure while on duty from students on campus.

IDS Media UK launches digital hand sanitising kiosks for event venues

IDS Media UK has launched a digital hand sanitising kiosk for use across the conference and event sector. The kiosk, called Messenger, features a contactless dispenser releasing SteriZar sanitiser liquid killing 99.999% of bacteria and lasting for up to six hours on the users’ hands. SteriZar is alcohol free and safe for people with sensitive skin. The kiosk also has a built-in 21-inch digital screen that can be used to display imaginative content such as how to sanitise your hands

How To Keep Fraudsters From Scamming Banks Across Every Nook And Channel

The May FI Fraud Decisioning Playbook examines the issue of omnichannel fraud and the strategies that banks and credit unions are using to detect and thwart it.

Netanyahu Presumed Innocent in Israel’s Court of Public Opinion

That he remains in power despite the bitter campaign waged by the state prosecution, his political opposition and the media, speaks volumes about the public’s faith in their prime minister and lack of trust in the justice system.

LETTER: How long before we're all charged?

A reader questions charges imposed on drivers.

Giant tipis create extra space for primary school as it prepares for return of children

A Suffolk events company is using two of its gigantic tipis to support a primary school as it prepares to welcome an increased number of children from June 1.

CPCB shuts UP distillery owned by Rana Gurjit kin, cites pollution

The CPCB also issued notice to the industrial unit, Rana Sugars Ltd (Distillery Division), at village Belwara in Moradabad, as to why a environmental compensation of Rs 3.16 crore should not be levied on it for the violations.

Haryana liquor scam: Key member to retire on May 31, govt yet to empower SET

About 5,500 boxes of liquor which were recovered from smugglers by police and excise officials in 14 cases had disappeared from its stock in Sonipat district which had prompted the probe into the matter.

Bar Council of India urges Chief Justice Bobde to re-start courts from June 1

In the letter, BCI Chairman Manan Kumar Mishra asserted that only 10 per cent of the cases are being heard these days despite the fact that there was an 80 per cent pendency of cases in trial courts.

Why the Cummings crisis is now all about how Johnson governs

Danny Kruger, the young Tory MP who is an old friend of Dominic Cummings and his spouse, got it right last night. The “affaire Cummings” - as the French would put it - is no longer about the most powerful aide to the prime minister and the minutiae of how he interpreted coronavirus quarantine rules differently from most of the country. Kruger argued that attacks on Cummings are attacks on Boris Johnson, because the PM has so conspicuously become Cummings’s human shield. So as another Tory MP told me - a grandee no less - this is now all about the PM himself and how he governs. It is about why Boris Johnson rates Cummings so highly, and why he needs him at the centre of his government.

Anger, and one way of handling it

It is unreal to see two conflicting traits in one individual

Smart changes LTE SIM upgrade process after SIM-jacking incidents

Smart says it made the process of upgrading to an LTE-capable SIM more secure

Why Trump has an issue with mail-in voting

Voting by mail in its old-fashioned version has traditionally been Republican speciality

Body of COVID-19 victim cremated in open in Himachal Pradesh's Mandi amid protest by locals

The body of a woman who died due to COVID-19 was cremated in the open on the banks of ­­­Suketi Khud in Mandi district, amidst protest by local residents who objected to it over fear of catching the

STR: Central/South America hotel performance for April 2020

LONDON - Reflecting impact from the COVID-19 pandemic, the Central/South America hotel industry reported historic performance lows during April 2020, according to data from STR. U.S. dollar constant currency, April 2020 vs. April 2019 Occupancy: -79.7% to 11.6% Average daily rate (ADR): -28.7% to US$61.83 Revenue per available room (RevPAR): -85.5% to US$7.17 The absolute occupancy and RevPAR levels were the lowest for any month on record in the region.  Local currency, April 2020 vs. April 2019 Panama Occupancy: -69.2% to 14.0% ADR: -49.1% to PAB47.71 RevPAR: -84.3% to PAB6.69 The

Putrajaya delays enforcing law amendment for worker housing improvement

KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 — The Ministry of Human Resources said today it would delay enforcing the amendment to a law that would have required employers to improve housing for their workers. Its minister Datuk M. Saravanan said the delay is meant to give companies more time to prepare. Parliament’s...

"It's wonderful to see passion and creative energy," says Dezeen Awards 2020 judge Steve Trstenjak

As we count down the days to the Dezeen Awards 2020 deadline, Steve Trstenjak of Woods Bagot says that he’s hoping to see an "emphasis on sustainability."

Shocking moment reckless father is caught tearing across a field on a motorbike with a TODDLER on his lap

A police helicopter captured footage of the 28-year-old father in Coventry. The suspect was detained and has been reported for prosecution for careless driving.

Russian Defence Contractor Reveals Dates of Airborne Missile and Cluster Glide Bomb Delivery

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The serial delivery of Russia's new Broneboyschik (armour piercer) air-launched missiles to the country's army is planned for 2021, documents for...

Real Reason Why Landlord Killed Tenant Known As ‘Ofankor Shatta Wale’ At Ofankor In Accra Revealed

The Police seem to be making headway into the investigation of a landlord who gunned down his tenant Benjamin Otchere, 31, at Ofankor in Accra for refusing to vacate a two-bedroom apartment on Saturday, 24th May 2020,  the same day his rent expired.

Koike to announce candidacy in June for Tokyo gubernatorial election

Tokyo Gov Yuriko Koike will announce her candidacy around June 10 for this summer's gubernatorial election in the capital, a source familiar with the situation said Wednesday. Koike, a former defense minister, became governor in 2016 without the backing of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's Liberal Democratic Party. But the party…

3 dead after trouble at house in Nagano Pref

Three people died of head injuries after being found collapsed in a house in Sakaki, Nagano Prefecture, police said Wednesday. Police said they received a call at around 11:15 p.m. Tuesday, in which the caller said three people were injured, Sankei Shimbun reported. Police rushed to the house, owned by…

'Fed up' GMB viewers DEFEND Dominic Cummings and report show to Ofcom

Good Morning Britain viewers urged the programme to 'move on'

Largan sells China plant

Smartphone-use lens module maker Largan Precision has taken a major step in expanding capacity in Taiwan by remitting back about NT$11 billion (US$367 million) in income from selling its Suzhou, China plant.

Australia eyes New Zealand travel 'bubble' as cases fall

MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Falling numbers of active coronavirus cases in Australia and New Zealand are paving the way for the easing of travel restrictions between the two countries, health officials said on Wednesday, even as Australia recorded its youngest coronavirus death.

Bike-sharing services get commuters to drive less

When bike-sharing services open in cities, more people start to commute by bicycle and take public transit, new research shows.

Tiger cub 'seeks out human help' and approaches houses after losing her mother in Siberia

A wild tiger cub took the unusual step of seeking human help after losing her mother in east Siberia. She came close to houses in Gornovodnoye and was spotted padding down the road.

Sassa beneficiaries brave the cold, rain to queue for help

The South African Social Security Agency says it is only accepting online applications for the Covid-19 Relief Grant, writes Ground Up.

Texan comes to defend Snohomish outlaw barber cutting hair

Bob Martin is defying orders to close. The man he calls his attorney didn’t go to law school.

Boeing workers cope with the virus threat as layoffs loom

Five weeks after they returned to work, Boeing workers say measures inside the plants are mostly working.

Hours before taking up migrant workers issue, Supreme Court got stinging letter from senior lawyers

They criticised the top court for its “self-effacing deference” to the government

South Korean national drops plan to leave country

A South Korean national who had come as a technical expert to probe into the styrene vapour leak from LG Polymers plant in Visakhapatnam, dropped his plan to leave the country in the last minute, on W

Japan's new virus contact-tracing app promises privacy in bid for reach

Officials hope the app will serve as a deterrent against a second wave of infections considered to be a growing risk in Japan.

Cornish firearms operation followed drugs bust in Plymouth

Police confirm three men - all from Plymouth - have been arrested on suspicion of supplying cocaine

'Reboot, reform' of agriculture pushed

During the launch of the "Plant, Plant, Plant" program in line with the celebration of the farmers and fisherfolk's month at the Department of Agriculture central compound in Quezon City, Dar said the agriculture sector should be more responsive especially with the pressing issues faced by the country.

Deputy calls for figures to back up ‘buy local’ campaign

ROBUST data showing why buying goods and services locally is so important is needed as soon as possible so that a convincing case can be made to reinforce the message of the JEP’s Celebrate Local campaign, a States Deputy has said.

FAKE ALERT: This tweet on Chinese army is not from Indian Army’s official handle

News News: Several Twitter users are posting screengrab of a tweet from handle @adgpi_ and taking a dig at Indian Army. Many users (mostly Pakistanis) are sharin

Big-hearted Dundalk animal-lovers set up fundraiser for koala bears in Oz

St Vincent’s School has always had a big heart when it comes to animal rescue. Many in our school community are the proud owners of animals to whom they have given a second chance, from cats to ...

Don’t get why the Real Madrid supporters boo and jeer me, admits Gareth Bale

Gareth Bale has confessed that he’s surprised and confused as to why the Real Madrid supporters boo and jeer him when he’s ‘not having a good time on the field’. The Welshman has done relatively well for the Los Blancos but injuries and other issues have plagued his tenure in Madrid.

Super Sixes SRL | IND vs NZ - Preview, Form Guide, Predicted XI, Key Players

After all sorts of exciting results across the last few rounds of the Super Sixes SRL, today we are about to witness an expectedly sensational game between India and New Zealand. Both teams, with an exciting head to head history, will be looking to put their respective best into the contest.

BVTA celebrate Africa Day

Bulawayo Vendors and Traders Association (BVTA) has joined the country and the rest of Africa in commemorating Africa Day under the theme: Silencing The Guns: C...

Tortured abductees charged over lockdown hunger protest

ZIMBABWEAN authorities on Tuesday charged three opposition MDC-Alliance party youth leaders, who are victims of abduction and torture, with committing public vi...

Senior Arab Officials: Senior Saudi, Jordanian officials say moderate Arab states back Israel's sovereignty plan - Middle East

While Arab leaders officially oppose Israel's sovereignty plan, many have backed the plan in closed-door talks with the US.

PNL's Roman: PNL got all its engines running after meeting President Iohannis

Leader of the Liberal Deputies Florin Roman says

White House defends, but does not explain Donald Trump firing watchdog

A White House letter issued in response to concerns from a prominent Republican senator does little to explain the decision-making behind Trump's recent upheaval of the inspector general community.

GBP/USD Price Analysis: Finds some support near 38.2% Fibo./descending channel confluence region

The GBP/USD pair stalled its overnight strong bullish momentum near the 50% Fibonacci level of the 1.2644-1.2076 recent downfall and witnessed a modes

Indian automakers bleed as lockdown continues, zero domestic sales in April

All major carmakers operating in India -- Maruti Suzuki, Mahindra and Mahindra, Hyundai, MG Motor and Toyota Kirloskar -- reported zero domestic sales in April, making it a washout for automakers in the country. 

Step inside Cath Kidston’s home and be inspired by the Queen of Print’s style

In her new book A Place Called Home, Cath shares her design inspiration as she gives readers a tour of her Gloucestershire home room by room.

Facebook Ran Multi-Year Charm Offensive to Woo State Prosecutors

Sheryl Sandberg’s schedule was packed as the Facebook Inc. chief operating officer arrived in Portland, Oregon, for a summer forum of state prosecutors who were meeting to talk shop and share ideas with one another.

Is this the death knell for bank branches?

Older people and small businesses are the big users of bank branches. But bankers are waiting to see how much their behaviour has changed in the wake of the pandemic.

Constitution not a suicide pact, allowing us to ignore duties

In 1949, U.S. Supreme Court Justice Robert H. Jackson asserted that “The Constitution is not a suicide pact.” His perspective reflected concerns of government officials throughout American history. The gist of his statement is that our constitutional protections often conflict and require balance in favor of healthy, non-violent existence; in giving priority to a greater constitutional good. No rights are absolute, let alone all of the time. I believe Justice Jackson’s statement goes to the heart of our conflict between government protection from Covid-19, an extremely dangerous virus, and people who claim that government enforcement of those same protections violates a constitutional right. These people use the “right” to justify ignoring the science that guides government protections.

Exclusive: U.S. ahead of schedule in cutting Afghanistan troop strength - sources

U.S. troop strength in Afghanistan is down to nearly 8,600, well ahead of a schedule agreed with Taliban militants in late February, in part because of concerns about the spread of the coronavirus, U.S. and NATO officials said. A key provision of the Feb. 29 agreement between the Taliban and the United

Muslim regimes continue to violate human rights amid the pandemic - Opeds

Turkey and Syria to Pakistan and Bangladesh, human and minority rights violations continue unabetted, as the world turns a blind eye. Op-ed.

Popular Ayrshire pub set alight as 'callous' firebugs target venue

The Kings Arms in Fenwick was set ablaze before local residents alerted the fire brigade who managed to prevent any major damage.

This Probiotic Supplement Helped Clear Up My Lifelong Struggle With Acne

"It makes such a noticeable difference in my skin and how I feel overall.*"

Senior councillor removed from Ashfield Independents

He will remain a councillor

Distribution of face masks to start next week in border districts

Hoima, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT |  The government will start free distribution of face masks next week. Robinah Nabanja, the State Minister of health for General duties says the distribution will be done in phases starting in the border districts and then roll out to other parts of the country.  Last week while announcing measures of …

After a breach, users rarely change their passwords, and when they do, they're often weaker

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Busy link between two Bristol commuter routes is closed

Wraxall Hill has been closed for vital tree trimming work to be carried out along the route

Armed police called to south Bristol - man arrested

Reports of man carrying machete

WTI attempts a bounce above $34 mark ahead of API data

WTI (July futures on Nymex) witnessed a quick bounce from daily lows of 33.52 and regained the 34 handle in the last hour, now consolidating above the

As Covid-19 cases rise in 17 states, Americans still divided on whether masks should be mandated

(CNN) — As more places across the US offer people a chance to shop or dine inside, the issue of whether to wear a mask has...

Bihar Board Class 10 topper used to sell vegetables with father to afford studies

Bihar Board Class 10 topper, Himanshu Raj, was helping his farmer father to sell vegetables and get support for his studies.

Exhibition in Cēsis awarded Europa Nostra Cultural Heritage prize

The exhibition "Sirdsapziņas ugunskurs" (Burning Conscience) has been awarded the European Union (EU) "Europa Nostra" prize for Cultural Heritage in the category "Education, training and awareness-raising", Cēsis municipality said in a news release on May 27.

Use of Nottingham’s food banks has surged during coronavirus pandemic

There's increased demand above normal levels by 33 percent or more

Suspect arrested after security officer fatally gunned down

Another security was shot at by the suspects a few metres away from where the guard was shot and killed.

What Are The Rules When It Comes To Prayer Meetings?

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Democratic unity starts to crack in coronavirus liability reform fight

A group of moderate Senate Democrats say they are open to considering liability protection for businesses in the next round of coronavirus relief legislation, a crack in Democratic unity that gives