Twitter adds warning to Trump's Minneapolis tweet for 'glorifying violence'

Twitter has added a warning on one of Donald Trump's latest tweets about the Minneapolis protests, saying it violated the platform's rules about "glorifying violence". The US President tweeted "when the looting starts, the shooting starts”, following riots sparked by the death of George Floyd, a handcuffed black man was suffocated as a white police officer knelled on his neck in Minneapolis.

Twitter Slaps Notice on Trump Minneapolis Tweet, Saying It Glorifies Violence

The tweet "violated the Twitter rules about glorifying violence. However, Twitter has determined that it may be in the public’s interest for the tweet to remain accessible."

Twitter hides Trump tweet for violating terms of service on 'glorifying violence'

The tweet was in reference to protests in Minneapolis regarding the death of George Floyd.

Twitter hides Donald Trump's tweet about George Floyd riots for 'glorifying violence'

Twitter hid Donald Trump's tweet, which borrowed a threat from a police chief who pledged a violent reprisal on black people, because he 'glorified violence' when he commented on riots sparked by the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis

Twitter labels Trump tweet as ‘glorifying violence’

U.S. president had said ‘when the looting starts, the shooting starts’ regarding protests in Minnesota.

Twitter flags Trump tweet for 'glorifying violence'

Twitter has served a public interest notice on Donald Trump after the US president vowed to send the the National Guard troops to Minneapolis to "get the job done right" after a night of violent protests in the city.

Twitter hides Trump and White House tweets over 'glorification of violence'

Twitter has hidden one of two recent tweets from US President Donald Trump, saying it “violated the Twitter rules about glorifying violence.”

Twitter adds unprecedented warning to Trump tweet threatening to shoot Minneapolis protesters

Twitter has added an unprecedented warning to a Trump tweet, warning users that the post "glorifies violence".The message was added to a post in which Mr Trump seemed to threatened that people protesting against the death of an unarmed black man in custody could be shot.

Twitter adds warning to Trump's Minneapolis tweet for 'glorifying violence'

'Any difficulty and we will assume control but, when the looting starts, shooting starts'

Twitter obscures, warns on Trump tweet 'glorifying violence'

U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday responded to outrage over the police killing of a black man in Minneapolis by threatening to take action to bring the city 'under control,' calling violent protesters outraged by the killing 'thugs' and reviving a civil-rights-era phrase fraught with racist overtones.

Trump 'glorifying violence'

Twitter has added a warning to one of President Donald Trump's tweets about protests in Minneapolis, saying it violated the platform's rules about “glorifying violence."

Twitter flags another Trump tweet, this time hiding it from view

"This Tweet violated the Twitter Rules about glorifying violence."

Twitter hides Trump tweet for ‘glorifying violence’

The social media site added a warning label to a tweet by the US president which referenced ‘shooting’ when looting starts in Minneapolis.

Twitter says Trump Minneapolis post broke rules by glorifying violence

Twitter Inc., which this week earned U.S. President Donald Trump’s ire by posting fact-check notices next to some of his tweets, has put up a rule-violatio

Donald Trump signs executive order targeting Twitter after fact-checking row

Donald Trump has signed an executive order targeting Twitter, after the US President was embodied in a fact-checking row with the social media company. US president, Donald Trump threatened to close down social media platforms, a

After fact-check, Twitter flags Donald Trump’s tweet for ‘glorifying violence’

Twitter has restricted users from liking, commenting or retweeting President Donald Trump's tweet, except for a quoted retweet.

Twitter conceals Trump tweet, ramping up dispute

WASHINGTON: Twitter concealed one of Donald Trump’s tweets on Friday for “glorifying violence,” ramping up a dispute with the US president who says social media companies censor conservative voices like his. In a move bound to infuriate one of the platform’s most followed users, Twitter said it was placing a “public interest notice” on a Trump tweet about violent protests in

Twitter attaches disclaimer to Donald Trump's Minneapolis tweet for 'glorifying violence'

Twitter said on Friday that one of US President Donald Trump's tweets on Minneapolis protests had breached its rules about "glorifying violence."

Twitter hides Trump tweet for 'glorifying violence'

Twitter has hidden one of President Donald Trump's tweets from his profile, saying it violates rules about glorifying violence, reports the BBC.

Twitter flags Trump tweet on Minneapolis as 'glorifying violence'

Twitter says the tweet violated its rules but would not be removed.

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

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

Trump Defends Controversial ‘Shooting’ Tweet, And White House Claims Twitter Admits Mistake

Trump attempted to clarify a controversial tweet Friday afternoon, claiming that “nobody should have any problem with this other than the haters.”

Again, Twitter flags Trump tweet, says it’s ‘glorifying violence’

Twitter on Friday flagged a post by US President Donald Trump on the unrest in Minneapolis as 'glorifying violence'. - Foreign

Twitter conceals Trump tweet for 'glorifying violence'

Twitter said it was placing a 'public interest notice' on a Trump message about protests in Minneapolis over the death of an unarmed black man at the hands of the police.

Trump threatens 'shooting' response to Minneapolis riot over police killing

Trump threatens 'shooting' response to Minneapolis riot over police killing

Twitter hides Trump tweet for 'glorifying violence'

SAN FRANCISCO - Twitter has hidden a tweet by President Donald Trump from his profile, saying it violates rules about glorifying violence. It did the same hours later when the official White House account tweeted a copy of the president's words. Instead of being deleted, both tweets can be viewed by clicking on a prominent warning. It says that "Twitter has determined that it may be in the public's interest for the Tweet to remain accessible." This is the latest twist in an escalating row between Twitter and the White House. The US president finds himself in unexpected company alongside other world leaders whose tweets have been censored. In February 2019, Twitter had a tweet by Iranian Leader Supreme Ayatollah Ali Khamenei removed after it appeared to threaten author Salman Rushdie. Also last year, several accounts associated with Cuban President Raul Castro and members of his government were suspended, citing policy violations. Trump was tweeting about the US city of Minneapolis, which has seen consecutive…

'Harrowing' Shoalhaven zoo lion attack leaves zookeeper with serious injuries

The zoo employee, who is in her 30s, was reportedly in critical condition and was being treated by several ambulance crews

Australian zoo worker mauled in 'harrowing' attack by lions

SYDNEY (Reuters) - Two lions attacked a woman worker at an Australian zoo on Friday as she was cleaning their enclosure, inflicting critical wounds on her head and neck, officials said.

Lion attack in Australia leaves zookeeper badly injured

The woman suffered critical injuries while cleaning an enclosure in New South Wales, police say.

Female keeper attacked by two lions at popular NSW zoo

LATEST @ 12.30 PM | A female zookeeper has been airlifted to hospital after being attacked by two lions at a zoo in NSW. Emergency crews were called to Shoalhaven Zoo just before 10.

Notting Hill reeling after bodies identified as mother and son

Two people found dead at a home in Notting Hill in Melbourne's south-east were a mother and son.

Zookeeper critically mauled by 2 lions at shut Australia zoo

Two lions mauled and critically injured a zookeeper inside their enclosure Friday at a closed Australian zoo.

Biker seriously injured in Hinstock accident

A biker was taken to hospital with serious injuries after an accident.

Australian zoo worker mauled in ‘harrowing’ attack by lions

35-year-old airlifted to hospital in a critical but stable condition

Notting Hill reeling after bodies identified as mother and son

Two people found dead at a home in Notting Hill in Melbourne's south-east were a mother and son.

Notting Hill reeling after bodies identified as mother and son

Two people found dead at a home in Notting Hill in Melbourne's south-east were a mother and son.

Lions leave zookeeper, 35, fighting for life after brutally mauling her inside their enclosure

A ZOOKEEPER is fighting for her life after being bitten multiple times by two lions in an “extremely vicious” attack at a zoo in New South Wales, Australia. Two ambulance crews and a specialist med…

Boy, 12, charged over death of girl in WA ute rollover

A 12-year-old boy has been charged over the death of a girl thrown from the tray of the ute he was driving in far north Western Australia.

Boy, 12, charged over death of girl in WA ute rollover

A 12-year-old boy has been charged over the death of a girl thrown from the tray of the ute he was driving in far north Western Australia.

Boy, 12, charged over death of girl in WA ute rollover

A 12-year-old boy has been charged over the death of a girl thrown from the tray of the ute he was driving in far north Western Australia.

Two men die after late night ‘incident’ at Inverness flats as forensic cops scour scene

TWO MEN have died after an alleged incident at a block of flats in Inverness. Emergency services raced to the scene in the Hilton area of the city after the alarm was raised around 11pm last night.…

A Woman Was Mauled In The Face By A Lion At A NSW Zoo & Is Now In A Critical Condition

NSW Ambulance confirms she's in a critical condition.

Zookeeper critically mauled by 2 lions at shut Australia zoo

Two lions mauled and critically injured a zookeeper inside their enclosure Friday at a closed Australian zoo.

'Extremely vicious': Two lions attack female zoo keeper

A female zookeeper has been airlifted to hospital after an "extremely vicious" attack by two lions inside a zoo enclosure on the New South Wales...

'Extremely vicious': Two lions attack female zoo keeper

A female zookeeper has been airlifted to hospital after an "extremely vicious" attack by two lions inside a zoo enclosure on the New South Wales...

China plans to extend curbs on international flights until June 30: U.S. embassy

BEIJING (Reuters) - Chinese civil aviation authorities plan to extend until June 30 their curbs on international flights to contain the spread of the coronavirus, the U.S. embassy in Beijing said in a travel advisory on Friday.

China plans to extend curbs on international flights until June 30: U.S. embassy

Chinese civil aviation authorities plan to extend until June 30 their curbs on international flights to contain the spread of the coronavirus, the U.S. embassy in Beijing said in a travel advisory on Friday. China has drastically cut such flights since March to allay concerns over infections brought

China plans to extend curbs on international flights till June 30: US embassy

China has drastically cut such flights since March to allay concerns over infections brought by arriving passengers. A so-called “Five One” policy allows mainland carriers to fly just one flight a week on one route to any country and foreign airlines to operate just one flight a week to China.

Coronavirus: China mulls extending restrictions on international flights until June 30

The U.S. Transportation Department said in an order published on a U.S. government website that Delta Air Lines and United Airlines want to resume flights to China in June

China plans to extend curbs on international flights until June 30, says US embassy

BEIJING, May 29 — Chinese civil aviation authorities plan to extend until June 30 their curbs on international flights to contain the spread of the coronavirus, the US embassy in Beijing said in a travel advisory today. China has drastically cut such flights since March to allay concerns over...

China plans to extend curbs on international flights until June 30 - U.S. embassy

BEIJING — Chinese civil aviation authorities plan to extend until June 30 their curbs on international flights imposed to restrain the spread of the coronavirus, the U.

Delta And United’s China Plans Lift As Chinese Airlines Propose More U.S. Flights If COVID-19 Restrictions Ease

China Eastern could fly 45 weekly China-U.S. flights, China Southern 38 and Xiamen Airlines nine, the carriers told the U.S. government.

China Southern Won’t Bring A380 Back To U.S. Flights This Summer

China Southern aims to relaunch its China-U.S. network on July 1 but it will not bring back its Airbus A380.

No recent contact between Modi and Trump over Ladakh row: Govt sources

There has been no recent contact between PM Modi and President Donald Trump on India's ongoing military standoff with China in eastern Ladakh

No recent contact between PM Modi, President Trump: Sources

India News: There has been no contact between PM Modi and Donald Trump in recent time, the government sources told TOI in response to the US President's claim tha

No talks between Modi-Trump on border row with China: Govt sources

The clarification came after Trump said that he spoke to Modi over India's ongoing border row with China in Eastern Ladakh

PM Modi last spoke to Trump in April, no interaction on China, say officials as Trump talks of ‘bad mood’

Sources in the government have said PM Modi last spoke to Donald Trump on April 4 on the hydroxychloroquine issue. There has been no interaction on the standoff with China as claimed by Trump, said sources.

There was no recent Modi-Trump meet: Government sources on US President's 'mediation' offer

On Thursday, the Ministry of External Affairs made it clear that India is directly in touch with the Chinese side through established mechanisms and diplomatic contacts to resolve the row.

India-China row: No recent contact between Trump and Modi on issue, say sources

Trump has been offering to mediate between India and China and said he had spoken to Modi on the issue.Tensions have been simmering following military build-up by Indian and Chinese armies in Sikkim and Ladakh along LAC

India-China issue: Prime Minister Modi not in 'good mood', says Donald Trump

India on Wednesday said it was engaged with China to peacefully resolve the border row, in a carefully crafted reaction to Trump's offer to arbitrate between the two Asian giants to settle their decades-old dispute

'No conversation between PM Modi, Trump on India-China standoff,' say govt officials

India-China border tension: US President Donald Trump had said that he spoke with PM Modi about the conflict and said that the Prime Minister was not in a good mood

There was no recent Modi-Trump contact: Govt sources

The clarification came after Trump said in Washington that he spoke to Modi over India's ongoing border row with China in Eastern Ladakh.

PM Modi not in a good mood over flare up with Chinese says Trump

Reiterating his offer to mediate on the border dispute between India and China, US President Donald Trump has said that he spoke with Narendra Modi about the 'big conflict' and asserted that the Indian Prime Minister is not in a 'good mood' over the latest flare-ups between the two countries.

PM Modi not in 'good mood' over border row with China: Donald Trump

Reiterating his offer to mediate on the border dispute between India and China, US President Donald Trump has said that he spoke with Narendra Modi about the "big conflict" and asserted that the

PM Modi not in 'good mood' about ongoing border situation with China, says Donald Trump

Reiterating his offer to mediate between India and China on the border issue, US President Donald Trump has said that he spoke to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is not in "good mood" about the ongoing situation with Beijing.

New Delhi implicitly brands Trump a liar, claims POTUS hasn't talked to PM Modi since April 4

Just hours after US President Donald Trump said he spoke to Minister Narendra Modi, government sources said there has been no recent contact between the two leaders.

There was no recent Modi-Trump contact: Govt sources

There has been no recent contact between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump, government sources said today. Continue Reading →

No recent talks between PM Modi and Trump over Ladakh and China: Sources

New Delhi: There have been no recent talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump over the Ladakh and China issue. Informed source over the matter told ANI, 'There has...

'Spoke to PM Modi, he is not in good mood,' says Donald Trump about India-China tensions

New Delhi: United States President Donald Trump on Thursday referred to the border tensions between India and China as a 'big conflict' and said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi was not in 'in a...

PM Modi not in 'good mood' over border row with China: Donald Trump

Speaking with the reporters in the Oval Office of the White House on Thursday, Trump said a "big conflict" was going on between India and China

PM Modi did not converse with Trump on border standoff with China: Officials

The last conversation between Prime Minister, Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump was on April 4 and the topic discussed was hydroxychlorquine, sources have said.

LAC standoff | India says Trump did not talk to Modi on China

Ministry of External Affairs rejects U.S. President’s claim that he discussed border tensions with PM.

‘No contact between PM, Trump over China border row, last spoke in Apr on HCQ’: Officials counter US Prez claim

Trump made the surprise mediation offer first on Wednesday amid heightened tensions at the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh.

India-China border row: PM Modi not in ‘good mood’ over ‘big conflict’, says US President Donald Trump

"I can tell you; I did speak to Prime Minister Modi. He is not in a good mood about what is going on with China," Trump said during an interaction with reporters at the White House.

China rejects US President Donald Trump's call to mediate on standoff with India

China on Friday rejected US President Donald Trump's offer to mediate between Sino-India border standoff, saying there was no need for a third party to intervene between China and India.

‘Spoke to PM Modi, he is not in good mood,’ says Donald Trump about India-China tensions

The United States president had on Wednesday offered to mediate between the two countries amid escalating border tensions.

PM Modi not in ‘good mood’ over Ladakh standoff with China, says Donald Trump

Speaking with the reporters in the Oval Office of the White House on Thursday, Trump said a “big conflict” was going on between India and China.

China, India capable of resolving issues through dialogue: Beijing rejects Trump's mediation offer

Trump said on Wednesday that he was 'ready, willing and able' to 'mediate or arbitrate' the raging border dispute between India and China, amid the continuing standoff between the militaries of the two neighbours at the Line of Actual Control (LAC).

No talks between Modi and Trump on Ladakh row: Sources

No talks between Modi and Trump on Ladakh row: Sources. The last conversation between the two leaders was on April 4 on the issue of hydroxychloroquine.

Trump Says He Spoke to Modi About China Tensions. India Says No.

Did U.S. President Donald Trump speak with India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the phone to discuss the South Asian nation’s border tensions with China?

Princess Nokia's lockdown listening: 'Performing is always a little unnatural'

The New York rapper has been revisiting the sweet R&B sounds that dominated her city at the turn of the millennium

Sophie Ellis-Bextor's lockdown listening: 'A child could understand it – stay at home'

Ahead of her final kitchen disco livestream, the singer has been listening to Prince’s rudest hits and doing Lion King numbers with her kids

What ails Heart and things she's willing to give up now

HAVE you heard of the so called Burning Tongue Syndrome? Well, if you haven’t, Heart Evangelista confessed that she got afflicted with it due to anxiety. In an interview with GMA-7’s Jessica Soho, she shared that the lockdown caused her this and it manifested on her body. 

The Sonic the Hedgehog movie is getting a sequel

Paramount Pictures and Sega have announced that a sequel to the Sonic the Hedgehog movie is in development.The sequel will retain the same team of filmmakers, with Jeff Fowler directing, and Pat C

The Sonic The Hedgehog Movie is Getting a Sequel

Gotta go fast. Again.

The Sonic The Hedgehog Movie Is Getting A Sequel

The Sonic the Hedgehog movie, which is Mostly Fine, did well enough that a sequel is already in development....

A 'Sonic the Hedgehog' movie sequel is on the way

After 'Sonic the Hedgehog' pulled in over $300 million at the box office this spring, Paramount and Sega are working on a sequel.

'Sonic the Hedgehog' Sequel in Development at Paramount

Jeff Fowler will return to direct the sequel to "Sonic the Hedgehog," Paramount Pictures and Sega Sammy confirmed on Thursday

A 'Sonic The Hedgehog' Sequel Is Now in Development

Despite disappointing reviews.

Sonic the Hedgehog and His New Teeth Will Be Back For A Sequel

On Thursday, May 28, Variety reported that Sonic the Hedgehog would be getting the sequel treatment after its massively successful debut weekend over President’s Day Weekend.

Sonic the Hedgehog is officially getting a sequel

A new Sonic the Hedgehog movie has been given the green light by Paramount Pictures and Sega.

Sonic the Hedgehog movie sequel confirmed by Paramount

Paramount Pictures, in association with Sega Sammy, has confirmed that a sequel to this year's big-screen adaptation of Sonic the Hedgehog is currently in pre-production stages at the studio. The sequel will retain director Jeff Fowler, alo...

It's Official: The Sonic The Hedgehog Movie Is Getting A Sequel

Jeff Fowler will return as the director

Another $650M in COVID-19 aid bound for Indigenous communities, minister says

Federal Indigenous Services Minister Marc Miller says the federal government will spend another $650 million to help Indigenous communities cope with the COVID-19 pandemic.

USMCA poised for star turn and protests in Minneapolis; In The News for May 29

In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what’s on the radar of our editors for the morning of May 29 …—COVID-19 in Canada …The federal government is pumping millions more into helping remote and rural Indigenous communities cope with the COVID-19 crisis.

Another $650M in COVID-19 aid bound for Indigenous communities, Miller says

Federal Indigenous Services Minister Marc Miller says the federal government will spend another $650 million to help Indigenous communities cope with the COVID-19 pandemic.

Feds to provide more funds to help remote Indigenous communities cope with pandemic

The federal government is to spend millions more to help remote and rural Indigenous communities cope with the COVID-19 crisis.

Another $650M in COVID-19 aid bound for Indigenous communities, Miller says

The federal government has announced the details of $650 million in additional funding to help Indigenous communities cope with the pandemic, after months of First Nations, Inuit and Metis leaders saying the previous amount was inadequate.

USMCA poised for star turn and protests in Minneapolis; In The News for May 29

In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of May 29 ... --- COVID-19 in Canada ...

Free deal of the week: Epic Games offers ‘Borderlands 2’, ‘Pre-Sequel’ collection

RALEIGH, May 29 — Each week ETX Studio tracks down a freebie on offer to give your daily routine a boost. This week it’s Borderlands: The Handsome Collection, the latest seven-day freebie courtesy of Fortnite developer and publisher Epic Games and its Mac and PC storefront, the Epic Games...

Borderlands: The Handsome Collection is the latest top-notch free PC game from the Epic Games Store

Following huge giveaways in the form of GTA V and Civilization VI.

‘Borderlands: The Handsome Collection’ Is Free On The Epic Games Store For PC Until June 4

It contains 2 whole games and all associated DLC.

Borderlands: The Handsome Collection Now Free On The Epic Games Store

Looks like the leak from last week is still accurate so far. As it suggested, the Epic Games Store is now giving away Borderlands: The Handsome Collection

COVID-19: Over 7,400 Cases Reported in Last 24 Hours, Biggest Single-Day Spike so Far; Total Tally Crosses 1.65 Lakh | Key Points

However, the recovery and discharge rate in COVID-19 cases has accelerated. "A total of 67,691 people have recovered from coronavirus in the country so far and in the last 24 hours 3,266 patients were found to have been cured.

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

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

NCDC confirms 182 new cases of COVID-19, total active cases now hits 6064

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) on Thursday recorded 182 new cases of the Coronavirus, (COVID-19), in the country, the...

NCDC confirms 182 new cases of COVID-19, total active cases now 6064

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) on Thursday recorded 182 new cases of the Coronavirus, (COVID-19), in the country, the...

Coronavirus India lockdown Day 66 updates | May 29, 2020

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

Coronavirus in Navi Mumbai: Full new list of COVID-19 containment zones in Vashi, Belapur, Nerul, Airoli and Turbhe released by NMMC as of May 29

Maharashtra on Thursday reported 85 Covid-19 deaths, down by 20 over yesterday's high of 105 fatalities, while the number of cases in Mumbai shot past the 35,000 mark.

Third day with no new Louth Covid-19 cases confirmed

Covid-19

No new Covid-19 cases in Louth for the third day running - Talk of the Town

There were no new cases of Covid-19 reported in Louth for the third day running in the latest figures released last night. As of midnight on Tuesday May 26th there remains 759 confirmed cases of the Coronavirus in the Wee County. There have now been a total 1,639 COVID-19 related deaths in Ireland. As of...Read More→

Covid-19 update: 9 additional deaths recorded as confirmed cases rise to 24,841

A further nine people have died after contracting Covid-19 according to figures released by the Health Protection Surveillance Centre on Thursday. There have now been a total 1,639 Covid-19 relat...

Coronavirus India Live Updates: Delhi records 1,106 cases in one day as tally tops 17,000

Coronavirus in India: The nationwide tally also reached 1.65 lakh today; Delhi Health Minister Satyendra Jain says the govt believes places where large gatherings take place should be closed in lockdown 5.0

Coronavirus: Nigeria records 182 new cases, total nears 9,000

Nigeria’s tally of confirmed COVID-19 cases on Thursday rose to 8,915 as 182 new infections were announced by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC). Five deaths were recorded from the virus on Thursday bringing the total number of confirmed deaths from the virus to 259.

Maha: 2,682 new coronavirus cases, 116 deaths, 8,381 recover

Maharashtra recorded 2,682 new Coronavirus cases and 116 deaths on Friday, but in good news, 8,381 COVID-19 patients -- highest in one day so far -- were discharged from hospitals in the state. It took the total number of cases in the state to 62,228, death toll due to the pandemic so far to 2,098

Maha continues to add to Karnataka's COVID-19 tally; biggest single-day spike of 248 cases reported

Karnataka recorded a biggest Single-day spike of 248 COVID-19 cases with returnees from Maharashtra continuing to add to the state's tally, taking the virus count to 2,781 on Friday. One casualty was reported and with this the COVID-19 death toll has gone up to 48, the health department said. A

Coronavirus pandemic | 2,682 new coronavirus cases in Maharashtra, 116 deaths; 8,381 recover

It took the total number of cases in the state to 62,228, death toll due to the pandemic so far to 2,098 while the number of recoverd patients jumped to 26,998, said a health official here.

Friday latest: Two new cases of Covid-19 diagnosed in Kildare

Friday, May 29, 2020

Seven straight days without a Covid case

New Zealand has completed a full seven-day period with no new Covid-19 cases and only one active case remains. The Ministry of Health provided a...

How the Premier League’s football feast TV schedule will look with all 92 matches televised

Every remaining match in the Premier League this season will be shown on live TV

Aston Villa agree key relegation decision with the Premier League - reports

Aston Villa news - Dean Smith and his players are set to resume their Premier League season on June 17

English Premier League season to restart on June 17, reports

The English Premier League season is set to restart on June 17, three months after it was suspended due to the Covid-19 pandemic, British media reported yesterday. A spokesman for the EPL declined to comment as the meeting of 20 club officials was ongoing. The...

BBC to air live Premier League matches for first time as season restarts

LONDON: The BBC will for the first time air free-of-charge Premier League football games live when the season restarts next month, the broadcaster ...

Premier League plans June 17 restart after 100-day shutdown

The Premier League plans to restart on June 17 after a 100-day shutdown caused by the coronavirus pandemic, with new staggered kickoff times to make sure e

Football: BBC to air live English Premier League matches for first time as season restarts

LONDON: The BBC will for the first time air free-of-charge Premier League football games live when the season restarts next month, the broadcaster ...

PL optimistic fans will return

The Premier League says there is “optimism that we will see fans back in the stadiums next season”, but crowds are likely to return “on a phased basis”.

EPL announces June 17 restart

The English Premier League season will restart on June 17, provided all safety requirements have been put in place, the league said on Thursday (May 28), after meeting with all 20 clubs. The season, with 92 fixtures still to play, will get underway on the Wednesday date...

What days and times the PL games will be played and on what channels, upon June 17 return

Yesterday, the Premier League agreed upon a return on June 17, with the Reds possibly able to secure the title on June 20 should Arsenal beat Manchester City in the first game back. For Liverpool, …

Premier League to restart on June 17

All the 20 Premier League clubs voted unanimously on Wednesday to return to contact training and the officials again met to discuss issues such as the restart date and the rebate to broadcasters on Thursday.

Premier League sets precedent for West Brom and Leeds promotion - reports

West Bromwich Albion and Leeds United, the Championship's top two, are eager to complete the campaign and win promotion

English Premier League Football Is Set To Restart On June 17

If EPL resumes from June, it will be played after a break of almost 3 months. The matches will be played in an empty stadium as instructed by the authorities.

BBC to air live Premier League matches for first time as season restarts

The BBC will for the first time air free-of-charge Premier League soccer games live when the season restarts next month, the broadcaster said on ...

Coronavirus Wrap: FA Cup dates announced and tennis in June return

More sports are announcing plans.

English Premier League Expected To Restart In Mid June

The English Premier League (EPL) has reported that its shareholders have agreed to a new restart date, provided that all safety requirements are in place.

Liverpool morning headlines as Merseyside derby TV plan revealed

Here are the Liverpool morning headlines on Friday, May 29

English Premier League Soccer Sets June 17 Return on NBC Sports

The English Premier League announced its intentions to resume its 2020 play on June 17, while cautioning that the ultimate decision will reside on safety.

Premier League to resume on June 17

The Premier League season will restart on June 17 provided all safety requirements have been put in place, the league has said after meeting with...

Fans could return during 20-21 season: Premier League chief

Premier League chief executive Richard Masters said on Friday that fans could be allowed to attend top-flight matches in the 2020-21 season on a "phased basis".

All remaining 92 Premier League matches to be televised, on every day of week

The restart is still subject to Government approval.

Premier League to restart on 17 June

The biggest league in the world is set to restart on 17 June after three months of suspension amid coronavirus outbreak.

OFFICIAL: FA Cup final set for August 1 after virus delay

The FA Cup final is set to take place on August 1 after the English Football Association announced provisional dates to finish the competition on Friday.

Liverpool, Chelsea & Arsenal could be forced to play games at neutral grounds

The Premier League are concerned about 12 'high risk' matches...

LFC could play ‘pre-season friendlies’ against other Premier League clubs before June 17 restart

Liverpool could be set to play some ‘pre-season friendlies’ against fellow Premier League clubs, as the teams gear up for the restart on June 17. English top flight clubs returned to tr…

Police request for Liverpool’s potential title win to be played at neutral venue

Up to six Premier League matches could be played at neutral venues, including “the game in which Liverpool could secure the title”.

Lessons Premier League can learn from Bundesliga's return

Germany's Bundesliga return has been a success but with some notable differences since football returned without a crowd

Police want several Premier League games played at neutral venues

British Police want at least six Premier League matches and any Liverpool title clincher to be played at neutral venues when the season resumes in a bid to avoid supporters gathering outside stadiums.

Police want Liverpool's title decider in neutral stadium

Liverpool is unlikely to win the Premier League at Anfield after police included the leader’s key games among at least five it wants to be played at neutral venues in a bid to prevent fans from gather

Chinese graduate students may be next hit by US-China tensions

US News: The Trump admin may soon expel thousands of Chinese graduate students enrolled at US universities and impose other sanctions against China in the late

US-China tensions: Trump admin may soon expel thousands of Chinese graduate students

The US hosted 133,396 graduate students from China in the 2018-19 academic year, and they made up 36.1 per cent of all international graduate students.

Chinese grad students may be next hit by US-China tensions

The Trump administration may expel thousands of Chinese graduate students enrolled at US universities in the latest sign of tensions between Washington and Beijing that are raging over trade, the

Supreme Court to clarify police entrapment issues in drug-dealing cases

The Supreme Court of Canada is slated to spell out what amounts to police entrapment today when it rules on a pair of drug cases.

Supreme Court to clarify police entrapment issues in drug-dealing cases

OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada is slated to spell out what amounts to police entrapment today when it rules on a pair of drug cases.

Supreme Court to clarify police entrapment issues in drug-dealing cases

The Supreme Court of Canada is slated to spell out what amounts to police entrapment today when it rules on a pair of drug cases.

Police need more than an unverified tip to avoid drug-case entrapment: top court

The Supreme Court of Canada says an unsubstantiated tip that someone is dealing drugs from a phone number doesn't amount to reasonable suspicion of criminal activity.

Trump calls George Floyd protesters ‘thugs’ and vows military support | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

WASHINGTON >> President Donald Trump today called protesters in Minneapolis “thugs” and vowed that “when the looting starts, the shooting starts.” Trump tweeted after protesters outraged by the death of a black man in police custody torched a police station.

Trump calls protesters ‘thugs’ after George Floyd death in police custody

The US leader vowed that ‘when the looting starts, the shooting starts’.

Twitter hides Trump tweet for ‘glorifying violence’

Twitter has hidden one of President Donald Trump's tweets, after he tweeted just after midnight on Friday a threat to shoot rioters in Minnesota. The protests come following the death of George Floyd, who died after

Donald Trump threatens to shoot looters at George Floyd protest in Minneapolis

US President Donald Trump, is being bashed on social media after he tweeted just after midnight on Friday a threat to shoot rioters in Minnesota. The protests come following the death of George Floyd, who died

George Floyd death: Donald Trump calls protestors ‘thugs’, demonstrations continue in Minneapolis

The president also said that he will send the National Guard troops and ‘get the job done right’ if Mayor Jacob Frey failed to bring the city under control.

Trump says 'when the looting starts, the shooting starts' with military threat

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Donald Trump’s ‘When The Looting Starts, The Shooting Starts’ Is From Miami Police Chief Accused Of Racism

Donald Trump tweeted an apparent threat against Minneapolis protesters in the early morning hours on Friday, saying he would send in the National Guard to respond and vowing that, “When the ...

Trump tries a new response after George Floyd’s death

White House spokesman Judd Deere said Trump was taking the death seriously.

Death of US black man in custody sparks clashes

Washington : Clashes erupted between protesters and police in the US city of Minneapolis over the death of an unarmed black man in police custody, the media reported.Video footage emerged showing, George Floyd, 46, groaning "please, I can't breathe"

Latest OxygenOS update brings Epic Games to OnePlus devices in India

OnePlus is pushing out a new OxygenOS update to its last-gen devices which adds Epic Games to the Game Space. The update also brings several other improvements.

OnePlus 6 and 6T get new OxygenOS 10.3.4 update with May security patch

OnePlus is rolling out a new OxygenOS update for the OnePlus 6 and 6T phones with the May 2020 Android security patch and a few bug fixes. The update also adds a new Work-Life Balance feature and the Epic Games store for users in India.

OnePlus 6, 6T, 7, 7T get Epic Game Store via new OxygenOS update

A new OxygenOS 10 update is rolling out for the OnePlus 6, 6T, 7 and 7T. It brings several improvements and Epic Games Store to the Game Space.

OxygenOS 10.3.3 brings 960fps video recording, lens stain detection, and more to the OnePlus 7T and 7T Pro

OnePlus has released the OxygenOS 10.3.3 update for OnePlus 7T and OnePlus 7T Pro. The update lets users record slow-motion videos at 960fps, adds a 'lens smudge detection' feature to the camera app, and more. It is rolling out in India and will be available globally in the coming weeks.

OnePlus 7T and 7T Pro updated in India with 960fps video and smudge detection in the camera

The features were recently spotted on an earlier build of Oxygen OS Open Beta.

14 Afghan security force members killed in attack claimed by Taliban

KABUL, May 29 — Taliban fighters stormed an Afghan border post today, killing at least 14 security force members, the insurgents and officials said, the latest in a series of attacks since the end of a brief ceasefire. Despite the clashes, Afghan authorities have vowed to press on with efforts to...

14 Afghan security personnel killed in attack

Taliban fighters attacked an army checkpoint in eastern Afghanistan, killing 14 military personnel, the Defense Ministry said Friday.

14 Afghan security men killed in two attacks

“The Taliban have also suffered casualties,” says government spokesperson.

Fierce clashes breakout between Sudanese, Ethiopian forces: report

BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:50 A.M.) – The Sudanese forces said in a statement on Thursday that a captain and a child were killed during clashes with the Ethiopian army. The Sudanese Armed Forces announced that “the Ethiopian militias, with the support of the Ethiopian army, used to repeat the attack on Sudanese lands and resources.” “Despite this attack, the armed forces are still extending patience in completing the negotiating process aimed at ending these hostile and criminal acts,” said armed forces spokesperson, Brigadier Amer Muhammad Al-Hassan. The Sudanese forces published the latest militia abuses on Sudanese soil, saying that, “On May 26, 2020, a force supported by an Ethiopian army infantry force deployed around our ’ camp in the Alaw region within Sudanese territory, based on joint meetings between the leaders of the Sudanese and Ethiopian armies and it was agreed to withdraw from a point. They added that, “On May 28, 2020, we arrived at the eastern bank of the Atbara River, opposite the Birkat Noureen area…

Army rushes in additional troops to eastern Ladakh

Army rushes in additional troops to eastern Ladakh. The Indian Army will continue to maintain its aggressive posturing in all disputed areas in eastern Ladakh and will not back off till status quo is maintained, sources said.

Waqar Younis claims someone hacked into his Twitter & liked the porn video, vows to delete his social media accounts

Waqar also added that this is not the first time that his social media got hacked by a hacker.

Waqar Younis leaves social media after his Twitter handle hacked again

The cricketer also confirmed that this was not the first incident of his account being hacked and to maintain his family's reputation and integrity he will delete all his social media accounts. 

Someone hacked my Twitter account, liked obscene video: Waqar Younis says he will delete social media accounts

Am obscene video was liked from Twitter account of former Pakistan's pacer Waqar Younis. Waqar gave clarification on this and said that he will not be seen on social media again.

WATCH: Former Pakistan skipper Waqar Younis to quit Twitter over obscene video ‘hack’

Obscene video was liked from his verified Twitter handle

Waqar Younis Says Hacker Liked Obscene Video From His Account; Twitter Reacts With Memes

Cybercrime is not acceptable.

Vodafone Idea shares up by 30% amid reports of Google investment

Google considering taking stake in Vodafone Idea: Report

A deal with Google could be a lifeline for Vodafone Idea, which owes as much as Rs 54,000 crore in adjusted gross revenue dues to the government.

Google's interest positive but may not help solve Voda Idea's debt woes

Acquisition of a controlling stake by an outsider or a sizable equity infusion by current promoters remains the need of the hour, Credit Suisse said in its latest note

Voda Idea jumps 35% on reports Google eyeing 5% stake in telco

For a 5 per cent stake, Google will have to shell out $110 million.

Google could pick up stake in Vodafone Idea

A report in the Financial Times says Alphabet, Google’s parent company, is looking to buy 5 per cent stake in Vodafone's India business.

Vodafone Idea surges 35% on report Google eyeing 5% stake, trims gain later

The stock has been more-than-doubled from Rs 3.04 on April 1, as compared to a 13.4 per cent rise in the S&P BSE Sensex during the same period.

Google may pick 5% stake in Vodafone Idea

Google is considering acquiring a stake in Vodafone Group Plc’s struggling Indian business, the Financial Times reported, joining Facebook in investing in the world’s fastest-growing mobile arena. Google may take a stake of about 5% in Vodafone Idea, though the deliberations are at a very early stage, the FT cited people familiar with the matter as saying.

Mubadala Investment Company eyes stake in Jio Platforms: Source

Abu Dhabi-based sovereign investor Mubadala Investment Company is in discussions to invest in Reliance Industries' digital unit Jio Platforms, a source said.

Google mulling stake in VIL positive but inadequate to solve telcos' debt woes: Analysts

Acquisition of a controlling stake by an outsider or a sizable equity infusion by current promoters remains the need of the hour, Credit Suisse said in its latest note.

Vodafone Idea share price zooms 35% on report Google eyeing stake in telco

Share price of Vodafone Idea gained 35% to Rs 7.85 compared to the previous close of Rs 5.82 on BSE

Vodafone Idea share price dips 20% from day's high after co clarifies on stake sale

Any such investment will provide a breather for Vodafone Idea which has been reeling under increasing financial stress.

When LFC could win the Premier League title; potential fixtures outlined

Premier League football is finally returning to our screens! It was announced yesterday that June 17 would be the date the English top flight would resume, with games in hand being played before th…

‘It won’t lift my morale…’ Gary Neville discusses PL return and Liverpool’s likely title win

Gary Neville is delighted the Premier League is back – but isn’t going to to enjoy seeing Liverpool win the title on the football field – something that at various points over the…

Premier League return on 17 June CONFIRMED with Man City v Arsenal first, all 92 games on TV and FREE BBC matches

MILLIONS of football fans were tonight celebrating the return of the Premier League on June 17. All 92 matches will be live on TV, with a third of them totally free. They kick off with Man City vs …

John McGinn: Aston Villa have to adapt quickly

John McGinn admits Villa’s players must adapt quickly to playing without fans’ backing when the Premier League resumes.

LFC want games at Anfield; Klopp will send message to fans to avoid congregating outside

Liverpool will tell the Premier League they want to play their remaining four home games at Anfield and not at neutral venues, as was discussed yesterday. A hybrid system was proposed for the June …

Dangerous driver to serve three years in prison after swerving at police car

A dangerous driver who hit a policeman on the side of a road will serve a minimum three years' prison after earlier being removed from his sentencing because he began making threats.

Dangerous driver to serve three years in prison after swerving at police car

A dangerous driver who hit a policeman on the side of a road will serve a minimum three years' prison after earlier being removed from his sentencing because he began making threats.

Driver jailed for crowbar attack after mowing down stranger at petrol station

Police said the victim may not have survived the ‘unrelenting’ onslaught if it was not for the brave actions of members of the public.

We've Got At Least Five More Years Of EA's Madden Exclusivity

Anyone hoping that Electronic Arts and the NFL’s long-standing exclusivity arrangement was going to go away any time soon is going to have to keep hoping for a few more years, as both parties agreed today to continue the deal that makes EA Sports the only company allowed to release an NFL simulation game....

We've Got at Least Five More Years of EA's Madden Exclusivity

Sorry.

NFL, EA Sports extend exclusive partnership through 2026

May 28 (UPI) -- NFL owners on Thursday approved a multiyear extension of their deal with Electronic Arts, cementing EA Sports as the lone publisher of NFL simulation football video games for at least the next six years.

NFL, EA agree to multiyear extension for 'Madden'

The preeminent video-game/pro-sports partnership will continue at least another six years, as the NFL, NFL Players Association and Electronic Arts on Thursday announced a renewal of their partnership for at least another half-decade.

Iran says it will continue nuclear work despite US sanctions

Iran said Friday its experts would continue nuclear development activities, despite sanctions imposed earlier this week on their fellow scientists by the United States. State TV cited a statement from the country’s nuclear department saying the U.S. decision to impose sanctions on two Iranian nuclear

Iran says it will continue nuclear work despite U.S. sanctions

Iran said Friday its experts would continue nuclear development activities, despite sanctions imposed earlier this week on their fellow scientists by the United States.

Iran to continue nuclear work despite sanctions

Iran said Friday its experts would continue nuclear development activities, despite sanctions imposed earlier this week on their fellow scientists by the United States.

Coronavirus: Chaos, protests at Delhi-Gurugram border after Haryana government seals it

Several commuters, mostly on cycles, lodged protests after some of the cars were reportedly allowed to pass through the barricades unchecked.

Huge congestion on Delhi-Gurgaon road after Haryana seals borders over Covid spread

Videos from the Delhi-Gurgaon border showed many cars and vehicles stranded on the Delhi-Gurgaon connecting road after Haryana sealed the borders with Delhi.

Delhi-Gurgaon border: Haryana govt seals border as coronavirus cases increase in capital

Delhi-Haryana border sealed: Massive traffic jam blocked the roads connecting Delhi and Gurgaon on Friday. Hundreds of people were stopped from going to the neighbouring state

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

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

Chaos and jams at Delhi borders

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

Aarogya Setu link: Google Play Store removes MobiKwik, reinstates later

The payments and digital wallet app was removed by Google over violation of its ads policy

MobiKwik taken down from Play Store over ad policy violation, reinstated later

MobiKwik has alleged that the deceptive ad in question was related to Aarogya Setu and their app was removed because they carried a link to it

Link to Aarogya Setu app puts Mobikwik in trouble with Google

Canceled Google Pixel 4a XL prototype shown off in photos

Some photos of a prototype rear panel of Pixel 4a XL have surfaced online giving us a glimpse at how the device would have looked. Google has shelved its plans of launching a Pixel 4a XL this year.

New photos show off the cancelled Google Pixel 4a XL

Google is expected to announce the Google Pixel 4a soon. The company, however, has decided not to launch the Google Pixel 4a XL but a new leak gives us a

This Is The Cancelled Google Pixel 4a XL

Images of the cancelled Google Pixel 4a XL have just surfaced. The phone actually appeared in both renders, and real-life images. Well, kind of. Renders

iPhone 13 Leak Suggests Four-Camera Setup

One of them going up to 64 megapixels.

Chinese general threatens attack on Taiwan to stop independence

Although China has never renounced the use of force, it is rare for a top, serving military officer to so explicitly make the threat in a public setting.

Attack on Taiwan an option to stop independence, top China general says

BEIJING — China will attack Taiwan if there is no other way of stopping it from becoming independent, one of the country’s most senior generals said on Friday, a rhetorical escalation from China aimed at the democratic island Beijing claims as its own.

Attack on Taiwan an option to stop independence, top China general says

Li Zuocheng, chief of the Joint Staff Department and member of the Central Military Commission, left the door open to using force.

Attack on Taiwan an option to stop independence, top China general says

BEIJING, May 29 — China will attack Taiwan if there is no other way of stopping it from becoming independent, one of the country's most senior generals said today, a rhetorical escalation between China and the democratically ruled island Beijing claims as its own. Speaking at Beijing's Great Hall...

Attack on Taiwan an option to stop independence, top China general says

The 2005 law gives the country the legal basis for military action against Taiwan if it secedes or seems about to, making the narrow Taiwan Strait a potential military flashpoint.

UN delays crucial climate summit for a year, cites pandemic

This year’s meeting, known as the COP26 summit, had been billed as the most important climate change summit since the 2015 talks that produced the Paris Agreement.

UN Delays Climate Summit, Cites Pandemic

The coronavirus pandemic has prompted the United Nations to delay until late 2021 a crucial climate summit that had been scheduled for Britain this year, officials said on Thursday.

UN Delays Climate Summit, Cites Pandemic

The coronavirus pandemic has prompted the United Nations to delay until late 2021 a crucial climate summit that had been scheduled for Britain this year, officials said on Thursday.

U.N. delays crucial climate summit for a year, cites pandemic

May 28 (Reuters) - The coronavirus pandemic has prompted the United Nations to delay until late 2021 a crucial climate summit that had been scheduled for Britain this year, officials said on Thursday.

COP26 postponed till November 2021, will take place in Glasgow, Scotland says UN

Governments urged to boost renewable energy, conservation and other green measures as economies recover.

UN delays crucial climate summit for a year

The coronavirus pandemic has prompted the United Nations to delay until late 2021 a crucial climate summit.

Man Utd legend Giggs modelling Wales on 'fantastic' Liverpool

Despite his strong links to Manchester United, Ryan Giggs can appreciate how good Liverpool have been this season.

Man Utd legend Giggs modelling Wales on 'fantastic' Liverpool

Ryan Giggs has been so impressed by "fantastic" Liverpool this season that he is trying to get his W...

Man Utd legend Giggs modelling Wales on 'fantastic' Liverpool

Despite his strong links to Manchester United, Ryan Giggs can appreciate how good Liverpool have been this season.

Xiaomi hints at Mi branded laptops for India, takes on Dell, HP and Asus in a new teaser

In a hint that Xiaomi is all set to enter the laptops market in India, the company has now shared a new teaser that directly targets competing brands such as Acer, Dell and Lenovo.

Xiaomi sends its greetings to laptop makers as it plans on entering the Indian market

Xiaomi has sent a customary ‘Hello’ to various laptop makers, announcing its entry into the Indian market with its latest generation of laptops. The Chinese tech giant shared a tweet from its official Xiaomi India account. Hey there 👋, @Dell_IN, @Acer_India, @HPIndia, @Lenovo_in, @ASUSIndia. We guess it's time to say, Hello! pic.twitter.com/5jYcriEeFQ — Mi India …

Xiaomi Mi series laptops won't be cheap in India, will target power users and gamers

Xiaomi has hinted its upcoming laptops won't be targeting the affordable segment. The Mi branded laptops will target power users and gaming laptops.

Xiaomi India teases laptop release; Mi Notebook and Redmibook likely to go on sale soon

Xiaomi will soon unveil some new laptops in India, according to a teaser posted by the company's Twitter handle. We can expect to see a range of Mi Notebooks and Redmibooks on the marketplace soon.

Gold price flat ahead of Trump’s Hong Kong response

Spot gold was unchanged at $1,718.60 per ounce by 0616 GMT. US gold futures rose 0.2% to $1,716.50.

Asian stock markets: Mildly offered, ASX 200 drops 0.75% ahead of China news

With the escalating tensions between the global champions, the US and China, Asian shares remain pressured while heading into the European session on

Gold Up on Back of Mounting U.S.-China Tension

Gold Up on Back of Mounting U.S.-China Tension

TikTok is becoming less Chinese, more American

ByteDa­nce has expand­ed TikTok's decisi­on-making and resear­ch capabi­lities to Califo­rnia

TikTok owner ByteDance moves to shift power out of China: Report

ByteDance has quietly made a series of moves in recent months to transfer global decision-making and research capabilities out of its home country. The changes come at a time of heightened tension between the United States and China over trade, technology and the COVID-19 pandemic.

TikTok owner ByteDance moves to shift power out of China - sources

BEIJING/NEW YORK/WASHINGTON — TikTok’s poaching of Disney’s Kevin Mayer to be its CEO was just the most visible part of a broader strategy by its Chinese owner to shift its center of power away from China at a time of rising global tensions, several people familiar with the plans said.

Oil falls but set to post biggest monthly rise in years on output cuts

Brent crude slipped 43 cents, or 1.2%, to $34.86 a barrel by 0643 GMT and US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude was at $33.14 a barrel, down 57 cents, or 1.7%.

Oil rises about 2% as higher US refinery rates offsets surprise crude build

US crude inventories rose 7.9 million barrels last week, exceeding expectations, due to a big increase in imports from Saudi Arabia, the Energy Information Administration (EIA) says

WTI Price Analysis: Oil eyes record monthly surge

While West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude's front-month contract has backed off from the 2.5-month highs reached earlier this week due to deterioratin

Crude futures slip nearly 5% on demand concerns; gain 86.61% in May

In the futures market, crude oil for June delivery touched an intraday high of Rs 2,530 and an intraday low of Rs 2,450 per barrel on MCX.

Oil Prices Rebound Nearly 90% In May For Best Month On Record

Prices increased by more than 5% on Friday.

Oil prices fall as U.S. fuel demand remains weak

Oil prices fall as U.S. fuel demand remains weak

Oil Posts Best Month Ever, Even As Rig Cuts Decline, Stockpiles Climb

Oil Posts Best Month Ever, Even As Rig Cuts Decline, Stockpiles Climb

Delhi records 1,106 new cases of coronavirus in last 24 hours, highest spike since outbreak

The national capital has recorded 1,106 new cases of coronavirus taking the tally to 17,387, besides 82 deaths, out of which 13 occurred in last 24 hours.

Delhi: More than 1,000 Covid cases reported second day in a row; 13 deaths in last 24 hrs

Jain said as many as 7,846 people, who had contracted the virus, have recovered, out of which 351 recovered in the last 24 hours.

116 Policemen found Corona positive in 24 hours, 25 Died so far -

Corona virus cases are increasing continuously in the country and Maharashtra is the most affected state by Corona in the

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

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

China rejects Trump's mediation offer to resolve border dispute with India, says both countries capable

The Chinese foreign ministry has said the two countries are capable of solving the issue through dialogue. China has rejected Trump’s mediation offer.

China rejects Trump's offer to mediate in border standoff with India

India News: hina on Friday rejected US President Donald Trump's offer to mediate between India and China to end their current border standoff, saying the two coun

‘No need for third-party intervention’: China rejects Trump’s offer to ‘mediate’ on border row with India

"Between China and India we have existing border-related mechanisms and communication channels," Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao told reporters.

India sidesteps Trump mediation offer over China border showdown

“We are engaged with the Chinese side to peacefully resolve this issue,” External Affairs Ministry spokesman says.

China rejects Trump's mediation offer in standoff with India

China rejects Trump's mediation offer in standoff with India. 'We are capable of properly resolving the issues between us through dialogue and consultation. We do not need the intervention of the third party', he said.

Day after Trump’s mediation offer, India says engaged with China to peacefully solve LAC issue

Responding to questions on Trump’s offer, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Anurag Srivastava said, “We are engaged with the Chinese side to peacefully resolve this issue.”

IDC: Hearables market sees growth, but smartwatch sales decline in Q1 2020

The first quarter of 2020 had the wearables market see a significant growth despite the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic. According to an IDC report, the hearables market has seen impressive growth during this time of crisis, while smartwatches and fitness trackers have seen a decline in sales. The hearables category includes all the headphones, earphones earbuds, …

TI remains top analog IC supplier

With analog sales of US$10.2 billion and a 19% market share, Texas Instruments held a firm grip on its position as the leading supplier of analog devices in 2019, according to IC Insights.

IDC: Apple still dominates the wearable market with 21.2 million units shipped in Q1 2020

Apple continues to lead the market for wearable products, according to the latest IDC report. The company shipped 21.2 million units of these products in the first quarter of 2020, which represents 29.3% of the total share. Compared to the first quarter of 2019, the company grew by 13.3 million units, or 23.7% of market […]

TI rules the analogue roost

In 2019, TI’s analogue sales were directed to industrial applications (36% of revenue), smartphones and other personal electronics (23% of revenue), and automotive applications (21% of revenue).  All three application segments are highly profitable and afford it the best opportunities for growth now and into the future, the company said.

IDC: Hearables market on the rise, but smartwatch sales have declined in Q1 2020

Global shipments for wearables went up by 29.7% YoY with 72.6 million units shipped.

Samsung's global wearables shipments grew by 71% for the first quarter of 2020

The latest IDC report on the wearables market (for the first quarter of 2020 (1Q2020)) shows that its watch sector declined. However, this shortfall was addressed by gains made by the audio and band categories. Apple remained the #1 brand in terms of shipments, although Samsung posted the greatest year-on-year (YoY) growth.

Lockdown 5.0: Amit Shah meets PM Modi after talk with chief ministers on future course

Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday visited PM Modi to discuss the future course of the nationwide lockdown as Lockdown 4.0 nears an end.

Lockdown 5.0 or Exit Blueprint? Amit Shah Calls on PM Modi, Day After Meeting CMs

Earlier in the day, prior to the meeting of PM Modi and Amit Shah, Goa CM Pramod Sawant had said that lockdown should be extended for 15 more days. 

PM Modi-Shah meet, strategy post May 31 on discussion table

A day after speaking with the Chief Ministers, Union Home Minister is meeting with Prime Minister Narendra modi ahead of the lockdown coming to an end on May 31.

Amit Shah speaks to CMs before meeting Modi on next phase of lockdown

The central government is expected to announce its decision on the lockdown within the next two days

Restaurants at 50% Capacity, Opening of Gyms: Goa CM Seeks Relaxations For Lockdown 5.0

Pramod Sawant also said that he feels that the ongoing nationwide lockdown will be extended by 15 more days.

Home Minister Amit Shah meets PM Modi; briefs on CMs views on lockdown

During the meeting, Shah briefed Modi about the suggestions and the feedback he received from the chief ministers during his telephonic conversations on Thursday, a government official said.

Modi, Shah meet over lockdown plan amid rising COVID-19 cases

Modi, Shah meet over lockdown plan amid rising COVID-19 cases. During his talks with the chief ministers, Shah sought to know the areas of concern of the states and the sectors they want to open up further from June 1, the official said.

After speaking with Shah, Goa CM hints, lockdown may be extended by 15 days

He told the media that after speaking with Union Home Minister Amit Shah, he felt that the lockdown may be extended for another 15 days. We however demand that there should be some more relaxations.

With no deaths, Namibia to further ease coronavirus lockdown

WINDHOEK, May 28 (Reuters) - Namibia, which has so far recorded no coronavirus deaths, said on Thursday it would within days further ease restrictions on social and economic activities.

With no deaths, Namibia to further ease coronavirus lockdown

Namibia has received international praise after recording only 22 confirmed COVID-19 infections with 14 recoveries.

No total lockdown on this weekend

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

India, US could strike a ‘smaller’ trade deal in the coming weeks: Indian envoy

According to India's ambassador Taranjit Singh Sandhu, India and the US could strike a smaller trade deal in the coming weeks

India, US could strike a 'smaller' trade deal in coming weeks: Indian envoy

The two countries have been negotiating a trade package to iron out certain issues and further boost two-way commerce

India, US could strike a 'smaller' trade deal in the coming weeks: Indian envoy

The two countries have been negotiating a trade package to iron out issues and boost two-way commerce.

India, US could strike a 'smaller' trade deal in the coming weeks: Indian envoy

Addressing the virtual West Coast Summit of US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF), Sandhu said that India's supply of antimalarial drug hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) to the US has given the two countries enough confidence and have played an important foundation.

Locusts attack: Palghar collector warns farmers of locusts damaging crops, suggests spraying insecticides

Precautionary measures should be taken before the outbreak to prevent damage from this pest, said the collector.

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

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

Police Vans in MP Blow Sirens, Farmers in Rajasthan Bang Utensils To Scare Away Locusts | Watch

Popularly known as ‘tiddi dal’, locusts are short-horned grasshoppers with highly migratory habits and voracious feeding behaviour

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

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

South Korea reports 58 new coronavirus cases

Rest of World News: Prime Minister Chung Sye-kyun called for officials to examine working conditions at warehouses of online shopping companies, which have seen orders su

South Korea coronavirus spike stirs second wave concern, social distancing crackdown

SEOUL, May 28 (Reuters) - South Korea reported 79 new coronavirus cases on Thursday, the most in nearly eight weeks, triggering the return of tougher social distancing curbs amid the spectre of a second wave of disease in a country praised for containing the first outbreak.

South Korea re-imposes curbs after 79 cases reported

SEOUL South Korea yesterday re-imposed a series of coronavirus social distancing measures it had eased early this month, as a series of clusters threatened to challenge its success in containing the epidemic. Officials announced 79 new cases yesterday - taking its total to...

Asia Today: S Korea has another 39 cases linked to warehouse

South Korea on Saturday reported 39 new cases of the coronavirus, most of them in the densely populated Seoul area where officials have linked scores of infections to warehouse workers.

British Airways may outsource work of 450 redundant employees

Exclusive: airline’s proposals also include closing operation at Heathrow Terminal 3

Fears for Belfast airport jobs as easyJet confirms major cull of staff

DOZENS of airline staff could be axed at Belfast International Airport as part of a cull by easyJet as it struggles with a collapse in air travel caused by the virus pandemic.

University of Queensland student suspended for two years after speaking out on China ties

UQ chancellor Peter Varghese says he is concerned with the outcome of the disciplinary action against student activist Drew Pavlou

University of Queensland activist suspended for two years

Drew Pavlou, a student activist highly critical of the University of Queensland's ties to Beijing, has been handed a two-year suspension from the institution.

Robodebt: government to refund 470,000 unlawful Centrelink debts worth $721m

Debts raised under the Coalition’s unlawful income-averaging scheme will start to be repaid in July

$721m to be refunded after robodebt backflip

The Morrison government will refund $721 million raised against 470,000 debts under its controversial robodebt scheme.

Indian doctors go online to treat patients amid coronavirus outbreak

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

Doctors switch to online consultancy amid virus lockdown in India

As the countr­y's tally of virus infect­ions stands at more than 165,000, with 4,706 deaths­

Mee-HOWL! 'Werewolf' cat breeder reveals kittens that look like terrifying creatures of the night

You'd be forgiven for thinking these kittens were adorable tiny werewolves - but they're actually an extremely rare cat breed that won't be caught holing at every full moon.

WATCH: Irish girl's videos 'growing 37,000 frogs' from tadpoles goes viral

A COUNTY Tyrone girl has gone viral for showcasing the growth of almost 40,000 tadpoles in her back garden. Hannah McSorley has gained an enormous following on video sharing platform TikTok for documenting the growth of her 37,930 tadpoles (No, we don't know how she counted them). @.baby.frogsLast chance to name another tadpole in the comments ❤️##fyp ##foryou ##xyzbca ##lockdownlife ##houseoftiktok ##froggang ##tadpoles ##frogspawn ##frogs ##viral ♬ Toosie Slide - Drake In daily updates, Hannah's followers watched her collecting the frogspawn and creating a habitat made with rocks, pond silt and water, and transferring the spawn to their new home when they were getting ready to hatch. Advertisement Day by day the spawn grew from embryos into tiny tadpoles, then larger, stronger tadpoles, with the babies now beginning to lose their gills and grow legs and mouths as they prepare to become frogs. @.baby.frogsI just want to make sure everyone gets a chance to enter🐸❤️ ##foryou ##fyp##frogs ##tadpoles##frogspawn…

Now China says Wuhan wet market was NOT the origin of the coronavirus pandemic but it may have been the site of a 'super-spreader' event

Genetic evidence has confirmed that the virus originated in Chinese bats before it jumped to humans, but the exact location of the transition is unknown.

Chinese CDC Now Says The Wuhan Wet Market Wasn't The Origin of The Virus

Experts still don't know where the new coronavirus came from.

Tidal now lets you stream Dolby Atmos music through your home cinema system

Tidal HiFi users will be able to stream tracks in immersive Dolby Atmos – provided they have the right kit.

Tidal adds Dolby Atmos Music support to TVs, speakers and soundbars

Subscribers to Tidal’s HiFi tier can access some improved sound smarts with the right kit

Starling Bank boosts its support for small and medium-sized businesses

Starling Bank is continuing to beef up its B2B banking and payments services following a fresh round of investment.

UK challenger bank Starling Bank raises €44.3 million to support small businesses

Today UK challenger bank Starling Bank has raised approximately €44.3 million in a funding round led by JTC and Merian Chrysalis Investment Company Limited. The investment follows an approximate €66.5 million investment in February 2020, bringing the total raised by Starling in 2020 to around €110 m

Istanbul gears up for ‘historic’ Champions League final

Famous win for Liverpool 15 years ago, now for the COVID-19 showdown

Istanbul hopes to host new, 'historic' Champions League final

Fifteen years after the "Miracle of Istanbul" that cemented Steven Gerrard's status as a Liverpool legend, the Turkish metropolis was supposed to host its second Champions League final on Saturday. But that was before the coronavirus pandemic wreaked worldwide havoc.

10 jihadists killed in Burkina Faso – Army

Ten "terrorists" died in an offensive against a jihadist base in the west of Burkina Faso on Thursday, according to the army

10 jihadists killed in western Burkina Faso ―Army

Ten "terrorists" died in an offensive against a jihadist base in the west of Burkina Faso, according to the army's chief of staff.

PICTURED: Glamorous zookeeper, 35, and the two lions that attacked her while she cleaned their cage leaving her fighting for life - as photos emerge of the first birthday party she threw them

Big cat expert Ms Brown was pounced upon and savagely attacked in the neck and head as she cleaned a cage at the Shoalhaven Zoo in North Nowra on Friday morning.

Female zookeeper, 35, is fighting for life after being mauled by two LIONS in 'extremely vicious' attack that left her with gaping head and neck wounds - as brave medic describes 'harrowing' scene

The 35-year-old was found unconscious in the lion's enclosure at around 10.20am at Shoalhaven Zoo, in North Nowra.

Himachal Pradesh health scam: Congress says ‘BJP’s honesty exposed’, demands probe by sitting HC judge

Himachal Health Scam: Congress said the vigilance will never go against the bosses and demanded a thorough probe into the matter by a sitting judge.

Himachal Cong seeks probe by sitting HC judge

A day after Himachal Pradesh BJP president Rajeev Bindal resigned over his alleged role in a health scam, the State Congress on Thursday reiterated its demand of entrusting a probe into the scandal to a sitting High Court judge. Meanwhile, Bindal, in a 5 minute-long video statement, claimed that

Peter Siddle signs two-year contract with Tasmanian Tigers

The 35-year-old pacer, who bid adieu to international cricket in December last year after snaring 221 wickets in 67 Tests, said he would look to "play good cricket" and "develop his coaching skills".

Peter Siddle ends 15-year stint with Victoria, signs up with Tasmanian Tigers

Siddle, who bid adieu to international cricket in December last year after snaring 221 wickets in 67 Tests, said he would look to

Coronavirus effect: UK car production likely to drop to lowest level in decades

Full-year production could fall to as low as around 870,000 vehicles, according to a forecast by AutoAnalysis for the SMMT, far below a recent nadir of 999,460 cars in 2009, during the financial crisis

UK car production reaches lowest point since WW2

UK car production fell to its lowest level since the Second World War in April, down -99.7%, according to figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).

EXO's Baekhyun reveals 'Love Again' live MV

EXO's Baekhyun has revealed a live music video for "Love Again"!In the live video, Baekhyun is joined by a band as he performs the …

N.Flying give a teaser of 'Oh really.' in melody spoiler

N.Flying has revealed a melody spoiler of "Oh really."The teaser above features piano keys along with a spoiler of the melody for the track.…

When will I see you again? Sport steps out of virus shadow

More sports News: Sport's big ticket events, the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, European football championships, Wimbledon and the British Open golf tournament have all been canc

When will I see you again? Sport steps out of virus shadow

Due to the corona­virus all matche­s will take place behind closed doors

Nissan will focus on Japan, China and North America, to discontinue production in Indonesia and Spain

Datsun brand will be withdrawing its operations from Russia

Nissan tight-lipped about strategy for Africa as it ‘transforms’

After announcing R3bn investment in its Rosslyn plant for the new Navara pickup last year.

Kareena Kapoor Khan, Akshay Kumar, Rakul Preet Singh, Sonu Sood- Celebs Who Ventured Out Of Their Homes Amid Lockdown

We bring to you the list of Bollywood celeb who ventured out of their homes amid lockdown!

Kareena Kapoor Khan, Akshay Kumar, Rakul Preet Singh, Sonu Sood- Celebs Who Ventured Out Of Their Homes Amid Lockdown

We bring to you the list of Bollywood celeb who ventured out of their homes amid lockdown!

Iran's Angry Salami Warns U.S. Navy: 'Offensive' Speed Boats Await

A total of 112 speed boats were delivered to Iran's expanding naval forces Thursday during a ceremony held in the port city of Bandar Abbas.

Iran prepares for major confrontation by heavily arming IRGC in Persian Gulf: video

BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:00 A.M.) – The commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), General Hussein Salami, announced that the IRGC’s naval forces have received 112 new warships. Salami said during the handover ceremony of 112 new warships in Bandar Abbas that this step is part of the birth of a new naval force in the Gulf called ‘Iran’. The commander of the Revolutionary Guards said in a speech: “These boats will increase the offensive power of the Iranian navy in the Gulf waters.” He explained that the strengthening of military force is part of the road map, which is being pursued by the Revolutionary Guards, adding that “Iran is seeking to break the will of the enemy by continuing to produce militarily and aggressively.” This move by the Iranian authorities comes at a time when tensions between the U.S. and Islamic Republic are at a decade-long-high.

Locust attack: How they arrived, seriousness of the problem, and ways to solve it

Over the last few days, swarms of desert locust have reached urban areas of Rajasthan, and parts of MP and Maharashtra. A look at how they arrived, the seriousness of the problem, and ways to solve it

Explained: How desert locusts made its early arrival to India and how serious would it

Many know that desert locusts, also known as Schistocerca Gregaria, normally live and breed in desert regions. It is during this time, they require bare ground to lay eggs. With this keeping in mind, these locusts can breed in Rajasthan but not in the Indo-Gangetic plains.

LG APC chairmen fault Ize-Iyamu as consensus aspirant

Sola Shittu, Benin Chairmen of the All Progressives Congress in the 18 local government councils of Edo State, have faulted Tuesday’s adoption of Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu as the consensus aspirant ...

‘Ize-Iyamu yet to meet conditions for granting waiver’

The chairmen of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 18 local government areas of Edo State have said that the consensus candidate of pro-Adams....

Wike's strongman, Asari Toru LGA chair, dies - The Nation

The Chairman of Asari Toru Local Government Area, Rivers State, Odiari Princewill, known as a strong loyalist of the state Governor, Nyesom..

Rivers council chair dies - The Nation Nigeria

Chairman of Asari Toru Local Government Area in Rivers State, Odiari Princewill, is dead. He died on Wednesday at about 10 pm and was buried

Assam govt dedicates new super-specialty hospital to Covid-19 patients

The four-storey hospital — a new super-specialty block of the Guwahati Medical College and Hospital — was completed at a cost of Rs 150 crores and comprises 236 beds, including 50 ICU beds.

NE’s first specialty COVID care hospital comes up in Guwahati

GUWAHATI: Northeast India’s first independent specialty hospital for treatment of COVID-19 positive patients was inaugurated in Guwahati Medical College Hospital (GMCH) premises here by Assam Health and Family Welfare Minister, Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma

Depression likely to occur in the Bay of Bengal during June: DMH

Two low pressure areas may form over the Bay of Bengal and one may further intensify into the depression, according to the weather forecast for June by the Department of Meteorology and Hydrology (DMH).

Monsoon onset over Kerala likely on June 1: IMD

Monsoon onset over Kerala likely on June 1: IMD New Delhi:  The southwest monsoon is likely to hit Kerala on June 1, thanks to a cyclonic circulation over the Bay of Bengal, the India Meteorological Department said on Thursday.The IMD, in its onset date forecast on May 15, had said the monsoon is likely to […]

British and Australian MotoGP races cancelled

The British Grand Prix was scheduled for Silverstone on August 30 while the Australian round had been due at Phillip Island on October 25.

MotoGP races in Britain, Australia canceled amid pandemic

The MotoGP races in Britain and Australia are the latest to be canceled on the international motorcycle racing circuit because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Just Cause Developer Opens Liverpool Studio

Avalanche expands to the UK.

Just Cause developer Avalanche is opening a new UK studio

Just Cause developer Avalanche Studios is opening a new studio in the UK city of Liverpool. The Swedish developer-publisher, which also worked on Mad Max and

No proposal before board now, says Voda Idea on Google picking stake in co

The clarification to the BSE by Vodafone Idea comes a day after reports that Alphabet Inc's Google is eyeing about 5% stake in the telecom company.

Vodafone Idea not considering any proposal from Google

On May 28, it was reported that Google was looking to enter India's telecom market via a 5 percent stake purchase in Vodafone Idea.

Minneapolis protests escalate over George Floyd killing – in pictures

Minneapolis was rocked by a third night of protests on Thursday over the death of George Floyd, as thousands of demonstrators took to the streets and fires erupted around the city, including at a police precinct

US south-west in grip of historic 'megadrought', research finds

Intensified by climate change, the current 20-year arid period is one of the worst on record, with wide-ranging effects

Comedy Tonight: ‘S.N.L.’ Then and Now

On its 45th anniversary, Colin Jost (in “A Very Punchable Face”) and Alan Zweibel (in “Laugh Lines”) relive their years at “Saturday Night Live.”

How to Build a Better Child Care System

The coronavirus has highlighted how necessary good child care is.

What Could Kill My New York Bookstores?

It won’t be Amazon or the coronavirus. It will be artificially high rents.

The President Versus the Mods

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

Of Course There Are Protests. The State Is Failing Black People.

The collapse of politics and governance leaves no other option.

Emily Maitlis' REAL political colours: Newsnight presenter's Left-leaning views are exposed in tweets and retweets to her 360,000 followers

Miss Maitlis caused a stir on Tuesday with her comments on Dominic Cummings' trip to Durham during lockdown.

Meghan Markle has been secretly working with her patronage Mayhew as it 'desperately' struggles with funding amid the coronavirus crisis, the London animal charity reveals

Meghan Markle, 38, has been secretly working with the London-based animal welfare charity during the coronavirus pandemic, Mayhew's media officer Sarah Hastelow told Newsweek

More than 120 top scientists criticise a series of FLAWS in study that found Trump-backed hydroxychloroquine drug raised the risk of death to Covid-19 patients and halted global trials

More than 120 leading scientists and doctors from around the world, including four from the UK, have penned an open letter to the editor of the Lancet, the journal in which the study is published.

Newsnight at war with BBC bosses as Ofcom face demands to probe Emily Maitlis rant about Dominic Cummings after corporation rules out formal investigation

The corporation has been 'flooded' with more than 20,000 complaints about the Newsnight host - but this figure includes thousands of emails from her supporters who feel she was badly treated.

You will NEVER know who got you locked up under Test and Trace system: Fears secrecy could leave programme at risk of pranks or people maliciously naming someone they have not even seen

People identified as having been in close contact with someone who has tested positive for coronavirus will not be told who has named them when they are asked to self-isolate for two weeks.

Locke and Key season 2: release date prediction, cast, and what we know

Locke and Key season 2 is being written, and now it's been renewed by Netflix.

AMD Ryzen 4000 'Renoir' benchmarks show a 90% performance boost over Ryzen 3000

AMD's Zen 2-based Ryzen 4000 APUs have appeared on 3DMark, showing a 90% performance uptick over last year's Ryzen 3000 processors.

How can light supercharge the future of data?

The future of expanding our wireless capabilities lies in leveraging the light spectrum.

Samsung's next cheap phones may bring back a useful, legacy tech

A new rumor suggests Samsung may be bringing back removable batteries to its Galaxy A series of phones.

Samsung's next smartwatch just got certified, confirming many features

A new Samsung Galaxy Watch has been certified by the FCC, complete with a partial specs list.

PS5 backwards compatibility may require updates to support more PS4 games

According to a now-deleted PlayStation post, the PS5's backwards compatibility library may be extended through system updates.

Best flash drives of 2020: USB memory sticks for all your data storage needs

Forget that pile of old USB pen drives in your desk, it's time to upgrade to the best flash drives on the market.

Motherboard makers find loophole to overclock locked Intel processors

Usually, you need an unlocked Intel CPU to overclock, but motherboard makers like Asus and ASRock have found a way around Intel’s imposed limits.

Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 3: what we want to see

The Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 3 could land soon with more storage and a bigger battery.

Apple deals on AirPods, iPhone, MacBooks still running with Memorial Day prices

We've rounded up the best Apple Memorial Day sales on AirPods, iPhone, MacBooks, Apple Watch, and more.

The Nintendo Switch just got seven great new games

Nintendo Switch owners can download seven games from three different franchises, as BioShock, Borderlands and XCOM 2 arrive on Nintendo’s console.

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

Social distancing to be observed at airports, inside aircraft

Twitter adds 'glorifying violence' warning to Trump tweet

Twitter has added a warning to one of U.S. President Donald Trump's tweets about protests in Minneapolis, saying it violated the platform's rules about 'glorifying violence.'

VN corporate bond market turns gloomy because of Covid-19 - VietNamNet

The primary supply of corporate bonds has dropped sharply as the epidemic has upset enterprises’ business plans. Many have postponed bond issuance plans.

Yusuf/Cat Stevens to release re-imagined version of Tea for the Tillerman

Yusuf/Cat Stevens has announced that he will release a reimagined version of his classic 1970 album Tea for the Tillerman. Titled Tea for the Tillerman²​, the idea for the record developed from

Billie Eilish says she’s been a fan of Tyler the Creator ‘forever’

Billie Eilish says that she has been a fan of Tyler the Creator “forever” and credits him for inspiring her music. On the latest episode of me & dad radio, the Apple Music radio show Eilish hosts

BookMyShow cost-cutting to hit 270 employees

Members of the workforce who have been put on furlough will continue to remain employed with the company and will be eligible for all medical insurance, gratuity and other benefits.

Stocks in focus: Vodafone Idea, RIL, Yes Bank, Voltas, Bank of India to remain in action

KEC, Lemon Tree, Equitas Holdings, Jubilant Life Sciences, Procter & Gamble Healthcare, Voltas, Dilip Buildcon and V-Mart Retail are among 31 companies which are scheduled to announce their March quarter earnings today.

Uttar Pradesh clocks highest ever sugar production

The increase in UP’s production is significant when seen in the national context, which has posted a 19% decline in production from 32.61 million tonne to 26.36 million tonne till May 15.

Chhattisgarh: 69 bureaucrats including 23 collectors transferred; BJP says Congress resorting to ‘transfer business’

Chhattisgarh BJP has claimed that the state under the Congress government is a corrupt anarchy now and resorting to transfer business.

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

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

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

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

The Conspiracy Theories That Fueled the Civil War

The most powerful people and institutions in the South spread paranoia and fear to protect slavery. Their beliefs led the country to war—and continue to haunt our politics to this day.

The VP Choice Everyone Is Missing

Former National Security Adviser Susan Rice has a powerful backer and an array of experiences that complement Biden’s.

Cuomo’s coronavirus halo begins to fade

New York's take-charge governor turns defensive as pandemic-response scrutiny mounts.

Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite sells out within 20 seconds in India on first sale

The Moto G8 Power Lite went on its first sale today and it reportedly sold out within 20 seconds. The G8 Power Lite is Motorola's latest budget smartphone.

No need to feel threatened by e-commerce firms: Goyal tells traders

Lockdown 5.0: Union Commerce Minister also stated the Aatmanirbhar Bharat package that provided credit guarantee worth Rs 3 lakh crore for MSMEs also included traders

TV Ratings: 'Millionaire,' ABC Game Shows Top Thursday

Fox's 'Labor of Love' builds a little on its soft premiere, and other originals are fairly steady.

Khedira 'very happy' at Juventus

Now confident his injury problems are over, Sami Khedira has no intention of leaving Juventus at the end of the 2019-20 season.

Ha Sung Woon gets ready to rock in 'Twilight Zone' teaser images

Ha Sung Woon gets ready to rock in 'Twilight Zone' teaser images

Weki Meki bring out a gun in 'Hide and Seek' teaser image

Weki Meki bring out a gun in 'Hide and Seek' teaser image

Senate Democrats pump brakes on new stimulus checks

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

Police killing in Minneapolis puts new scrutiny on Biden pick

The killing by police of an unarmed black man in Minneapolis has aimed the national spotlight at systemic racism in America. It’s also added pressure on Joe Biden to pick an African American running

Gloves come off as Democrats fight for House seat in California

The race between two progressive Democrats to occupy an open seat in California is turning abrasive and expensive, resurfacing pent-up frustrations by Hispanics about the challenges they face when

Lockdown shopping: Chocolate chips, frozen pizza up, energy bars nosedive

Americans bored at home during the coronavirus lockdown are rediscovering their love of baking and cooking, reversing a decades-long trend that has reshaped the grocery store experience.

Lil Yachty & Tierra Whack Slide Over Tokyo Drift Beat With A$AP Rocky & Tyler, The Creator On "T.D."

Lil Yachty and Tierra Whack embrace freestyle vibes on 'T.D.' with A$AP Rocky and Tyler, The Creator. The trilogy is officially complete. Lil Yachty earned his namesake with the Lil Boat series and, last night, he dropped the final installment. The Atlanta rapper shared the tracklist for his new alb...

Freddie Gibbs And Tyler, The Creator Spit Bars On "Something To Rap About"

Freddie Gibbs and Tyler, The Creator unite to spit some bars on 'Alfredo' collab 'Something To Rap About.' Last night, Freddie Gibbs came through with his first official follow-up to Freddie, a classy album produced entirely by The Alchemist boasting the decadent title of Alfredo. As expected the al...

Ace Hood Drops His Fourth Independent Project "Mr. Hood"

Ace Hood was made for this, releasing his fourth independent project with features from Jacquees, Slim Diesel, and more. It's hard not to love and respect Ace Hood. The 32-year-old has been hustling for years, making some classics along the way and representing Florida rap to perfection. Recently, t...

G Herbo & Lil Uzi Vert Go Back And Forth On "Like This"

G Herbo calls on Lil Uzi Vert To pad his 'PTSD' deluxe edition with the new banger 'Like This.' In late February, Chicago rapper G Herbo dropped off the most powerful album of his career thus far in PTSD, a project that explored trauma as felt by many young men and women in his situation. And while ...

Twitter hides Trump's Minneapolis tweet for 'glorifying violence'

Trump threat­ened to shut down social media compan­ies after Twitte­r labele­d two of his tweets mislea­ding

'Zara Abid embraced her dark-skin, she fought for it'

PR mogul Frieha Altaf recall­s the strugg­les the late model faced due to her dusky tone

No call between Trump and Modi on China border tension: official source

The neighb­ours’ troops have been facing off along the disput­ed border­

Miss Your Office? Some Companies Are Building Virtual Replicas

An anonymous reader quotes a report from The Wall Street Journal: Stay-home orders and the shuttering of workplaces have given corporate employees some respite from getting dragged into time-wasting water-cooler conversations. But some companies and their employees don't want to leave everything abo...

Motorcycle rider in life-threatening condition after Scarborough collision

A motorcycle rider is in life-threatening condition after a collision in Scarborough early Friday morning.

On their own: Commuters and the looming transportation crisis in Metro Manila

More commuters are seen to shift to alternative modes of transportation, as the capacity of public transportation will be reduced come GCQ

Messi looking forward eagerly to 'weird' La Liga restart

'No doubt it will be strange at first, but I am looking forward to competing again,' says Barcelona star Lionel Messi

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

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

Dr Mahathir: I am still Bersatu chairman and I will bring a motion to sack Muhyiddin at next party meeting

PETALING JAYA, May 29 — Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad claims that he is still the Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) chairman and plans to bring a motion to sack Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin at a party meeting in the near future. “We want to sack him but we have to call for an MPT (supreme council...

Sterling sinks to two-month low as Brexit fears loom

LONDON, May 29 — The pound fell to a two-month low against the euro today as Brexit talks and speculation about negative interest rates in Britain continue to weigh on sterling, which also fell against the dollar. Brexit talks about a trade deal with the European Union have not gone well, with...

Najib rebuts allegations BN govt purchased Israeli software to spy on Opposition in GE14

KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 — Datuk Seri Najib Razak today rebutted allegations that his government purchased information gathering and data analysing software from an Israeli company via a Cypriot country to spy on the Opposition a month before the 2018 general election (GE14). Najib, via a Facebook...

Equities drop as Trump lines up China response

HONG KONG, May 29 — Equities mostly fell today after Donald Trump called a news conference for later in the day to outline his response to China’s plan to crack down on Hong Kong, which many fear could further increase tensions between the superpowers. The losses were being tempered, however,...

Delay in financial aid to SMEs will be resolved in two months, says Wan Junaidi

KUCHING, May 29 — The Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Ministry expects the delay in the disbursement of financial assistance for Covid-19-affected small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Sarawak to be resolved within two months. Its minister, Datuk Seri Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar,...

Euro business loans up as firms seek cash to weather virus

FRANKFURT, May 29 — Growth in lending to eurozone businesses continued to accelerate in April as companies sought funds to cope with the tough coronavirus lockdowns which hit activity, European Central Bank data showed today. Loans to non-financial firms added 6.6 per cent year-on-year in April...

CMCO: SOP compliance of foreign construction workers in Penang improving, says exco

GEORGE TOWN, May 29 — The awareness to comply with standard operating procedures (SOP) of foreign workers in the construction sector in Penang continues to show an increase, said state Housing, Local Government and Town and Country Planning Committee chairman Jagdeep Singh Deo. He said, as of...

Eurozone inflation slumps to 0.1pc in May

BRUSSELS, May 29 — Inflation in the eurozone single currency area dropped to 0.1 per cent in May from 0.3 per cent in April, the official Eurostat agency said today. The drop in prices comes as Europe entered its sharpest recession in EU history because of the lockdowns brought on by the Covid-19...

Malaysia’s law minister: Govt not denying non-Muslims’ right to drink alcohol if legal limits complied

KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 — The Malaysian government’s stern position against drunk driving that cause deaths in road accidents does not mean that non-Muslims in the country would not be allowed to drink alcohol, minister in charge of parliament and law Datuk Takiyuddin Hassan clarified today....

KL cops nab six individuals, seize drugs worth nearly RM1m

KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 — Police arrested six individuals, including four women, and seized various types of drugs, worth nearly RM1 million, in a two-day operation in the federal capital since last Tuesday. Kuala Lumpur police chief Datuk Seri Mazlan Lazim said the suspects, aged between 28 and 54,...

29 patrons, owner of entertainment outlet in Ipoh fined RM1,000 each for defying CMCO

IPOH, May 29 — Twenty-nine people, including three women, were fined RM1,000 each by the Magistrate’s Court here today for defying the Conditional movement control order (CMCO) by gathering at an entertainment outlet in Jalan Lau Ek Ching here Tuesday night. All of them pleaded guilty before...

Italy’s economy shrinks more than feared

MILAN, May 29 — Italy’s economy shrank 5.3 per cent in the first quarter, much worse than first thought, official data showed today, as the effects of a tough coronavirus lockdown began to be felt. The national statistics institute (ISTAT) said at the end of April it expected the economy to...

Tom Dixon and Prolicht launch Code track lighting at VDF

Tom Dixon has collaborated with Prolicht to launch Code, a stripped-back collection of LED track lights that expose the intricacies of electronics.

BBNaija’s BamBam and Teddy A debunk domestic violence claims

Former Big Brother Naija reality TV star, BamBam, and her hubby, Teddy A have debunked allegation of her having a black eye, a claim spurred by new photos the new mother shared. Fans had expressed

LG Velvet to arrive in Europe soon, expected to launch in June 2020

The LG Velvet is arriving in Europe soon. It was spotted recently on LG’s official Italian website and is expected to launch in June 2020. The device is the latest launch from the South Korean company and is likely to be another attempt at revitalizing its falling smartphone business. LG Velvet is a mid range …

10 New Albums to Stream Today

A new Lady Gaga album, a last-minute release from Freddie Gibbs and more

Fighting The Free Speech Digital Divide Requires Interoperability and Privacy Protection

When people mention the digital divide, often they’re referring to the divide between people who have access to the internet and those...

Vestager says she is not placing extra hurdles in way of Lufthansa bailout

BRUSSELS — EU antitrust chief Margrethe Vestager on Friday denied that she is placing additional hurdles in the way of Lufthansa’s $10 billion government rescue, which has been held up by her demand for the stricken airline to give up airport slots.

40-foot dead whale washes up on beach in Essex

A 40-foot dead whale has washed up on a beach in Essex. The animal was spotted in Clacton on Friday morning and the area has since been cordoned off. Essex Police says it's working with other organisations, including the 'Big Blue Ocean Cleanup', to decide how to move the whale.

Fans left staring at blank screen as Kayo crashes on NRL's return

Foxtel's streaming service Kayo Sports left fans frustrated with many unable to view the first pay-TV game of the NRL since the COVID-19 pandemic shut the season down in March. 

'We don’t know how good she is': Fituese takes on next challenge

Three-year-olds Fituese and Bottega follow bright sport on off-season day at Rosehill.

Queensland corruption fighters turn coronavirus detectives

More than 500 law enforcement officials working for the state's corruption watchdog and the Justice Department have been trained up to help public health officials trace potential outbreaks.

EU recovery fund plan ‘absurd,’ Orbán says

Hungarian PM complains scheme would mean ‘financing the rich from the money of the poor.’

Asha Negi And Rithvik Dhanjani's Biggest Dream Remains Unfulfilled; After Rithvik's XXX, Asha's Big Screen Debut Ludo To Have An OTT Release

Asha Negi will have to wait for her big screen debut, just a little bit longer, as her debut flick, Ludo, is headed for an OTT release.

Here's 12 More Minutes From Outriders

People Can Fly's co-op shooter, Outriders, has a lot of allusions with Destiny 2. So if you're looking for another looter game in your life, here's some more gameplay broadcast this morning....

The 12 Best Games For The Nintendo Switch

You just bought a Nintendo Switch, or maybe a Switch Lite. Now it’s time to figure out what games you want to play. We’ve got you covered....

COVID-19: 103 new cases today, 84 are non-Malaysians

The Ministry of Health has recorded 103 new cases today, which is a significant jump after two straight days of recording less than 20 new cases. This brings the total number of positive cases to 7,732.

Chipinge Businessman’s 13yr Old Son Runs Over Friend In Freak Car Accident… Victim’s Parents Speak Out

Chipinge Businessman's 13yr Old Son Kills Friend ... Victim's Parents Speak. It was all doom and gloom in Chipinge after prominent businessman

What's Wrong with Secretary Kim

'What's Wrong with Secretary Kim' is a swoon-worthy romantic comedy that you will add to your must-watch-again list.

The reality of the 'new cold war' with China

Does Xi Jinping matter?

An economic turning point for Europe?

The coronavirus may finally shock the continent out of its austerity mindset

A premature argument against postponing the Oscars

A pandemic year is an opportunity to celebrate the films that are typically crowded out

Living with uncertainty

Four months into this pandemic, we still know very little

Tyson Fury predicts which shot will KO Anthony Joshua in undisputed fight

Fury and Joshua and are on a collision course for next year to determine the first undisputed heavyweight world champion since Lennox Lewis

Joe Schmidt understands why IRFU and other unions are reluctant to adopt World Rugby's 10 law trials

World Rugby have made the proposals that include the introduction of an orange card and no scrum resets

Danielle Lloyd packs on PDA in steamy embrace amid lockdown outing with husband

The glamour model donned a casual look as she stepped out to the shops with her husband and two youngest children

Court finds former Kasarani MP John Chege guilty

He has been fined Sh1.3 million

Asha Mwilu quits Citizen TV

She is out!

Best Buy Canada discounts select Sony 4K and 8K TVs in latest sale

If you're finding yourself at home more now than ever it's probably time to upgrade your TV. Best Buy Canada has unleashed a new sale on Sony TVs and the deals are aplenty.

How to Sell Off Your Old Stuff on Jiji (Previously OLX)

Have old stuff to sell? Follow this step-by-step guide to know how to sell them on Jiji both on a PC or using the mobile app.

FKF Elections: Sports Tribunal Summons Stakeholders To Roundtable Meeting

Sports Dispute Tribunal through its chairman John Ohaga has summoned football stakeholders to a virtual roundtable meeting Tuesday next week.The afternoon meeting is aimed at unlocking the Footbal

Gang Of Four pay tribute to Andy Gill with new single Forever Starts Now

Gang Of Four's John Sterry, Thomas McNeice and Tobias Humble join Andy Gill’s widow Catherine Mayer for the new track Forever Starts Now - taken from the Anti Hero EP

Black Star Riders share lyric video for Candidate For Heartbreak

Black Star Riders release lyric video for their new single Candidate For Heartbreak: “A song about the politics of dancing while the politicians dance around the truth”

Prog The Forest charity festival forced to go online

Charity all day prog festival reschedules live event for July 2021 but will take place online this year

The impacts of COVID-19 on innovation and digital transformation in air transport

As airlines, airports and their air transport sector partners continue to plot the industry’s recovery from the COVID-19 crisis, a focus on innovation, and investment in technologies such as touchless biometrics, self-service, automation, and mobile devices and apps, will have a crucial role to play. These are some of the key insights of a new report jointly released by Fast Future, Future Travel Experience (FTE), and the Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX). The study findings are being launched today during a

Committees on tourism put transformation high on the agenda of the South African tourism

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - The Portfolio Committee on Tourism and the Select Committee on Trade and Industry, Economic Development, Small Business Development, Tourism, Employment and Labour  received a briefing from the South African Tourism (SAT) on their five-year strategic and annual performance plans.   The report was well received as the committees were reassured by SAT that the target of 21 million tourist arrivals will be met by 2030. The committees welcomed the assurance to achieve that target after COVID-19 as

Chelsea: The Blues should cash in on Victor Moses while they can

Chelsea is in the middle of a transformative period in the club's history, but that doesn't mean the club shouldn't deal with emotions. The Blues are headi...

Bafta confirms date and host for TV awards held behind closed doors

The ceremonies were postponed because of the coronavirus crisis.

Safdarjung reports 52 deaths, Delhi govt alleges delay

On May 9, The Indian Express had reported that there was a mismatch between the death toll reported by four hospitals and that shared by the Delhi government in its health bulletin.

ED official contracts COVID-19 infection in Delhi

A junior-rank officer of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has tested positive for coronavirus infection, officials said on Friday.

Fundraisers walk 11,000km for families of bereaved Filipino health workers

A team of around 100 are collectively travelling the distance from the UK to the Philippines.

NAFDAC, others get Madagascar’s drug for review

Federal Government health agencies including the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration Control (NAFDAC) have received ....

Key points from Premier League meeting and the issues that are still outstanding

A lengthy meeting on Thursday saw a provisional date for the restart of the 2019/20 season

COMESA: 630 million people living without electricity

COMESA region currently has the lowest electricity generation with approximately 630 million people living without reliable access to electricity and 790 million people forced to rely on solid biomass to cook their food and heat their homes. Studies show that about 1.3 billion people worldwide still lack access to modern energy. However, the situation is worse in the developing economies, where more than 70% of their people lack access to modern energy and 89% or more still rely on traditional biomass as the primary source of energy. Sub-Saharan Africa’s energy systems face an enormous challenge. Significant improvements have in the recent year been made in the generation capacity with the coming on stream of major power generation projects in many countries of Eastern Africa-Southern Africa-Indian Ocean region. These have been supported by various programmes such as the Project on Enhancement of a Sustainable Energy Market in Eastern Africa-Southern Africa-Indian Ocean Region (ESREM), funded by the European…

Alireza Firouzja: Champ in the making

Alireza Firouzja is one of the rare players to unnerve Magnus Carlsen, and his immense potential has prompted France and US to pursue the Iranian’s signature

Here are 7 of the top chart patterns used by technical analysts to buy stocks

Technical analysts believe that stock prices often trade in patterns, as the motivating driver behind the movement of stocks is humans, and ...

Special Day Today: What is Today in History India 30 May

Check out what is today in history India 30 May, special day today 30 May, today history India 30 May. On this day special in history in India.

New appeal to help fund Shrewsbury cat retirement village

A retirement village for cats in Shropshire needs financial support to keep its moggies happy and healthy, and the charity that runs it has made a fresh appeal for donations.

Actor Denzel Washington helps police deal with homeless man, earns praise online

Many people thanked actor Denzel Washington's intervention given it comes after the recent death of 46-year-old George Floyd in Minneapolis, who died in police custody.

Trouble finds Karnataka CM Yediyurappa again, BJP MLAs' meeting trigger speculations

On Friday, CM Yediyurappa dismissed reports that he has convened an emergency meeting of a section of BJP MLAs after a group of party legislators met in Belagavi, fuelling speculations about fresh discontentment in the ruling camp.

Pooja Hegde’s IG Story On Samantha Akkineni Sparks Twitter Feud, Later Claims It Was Hacked

Pooja Hegde recently posted a story on Instagram which had a picture of Samantha Akkineni. with caption, "I don't find her pretty at all." 

Market Drayton launch new charity trust

Market Drayton Town are launching a charity trust aimed at growing links with the community by giving young people a unique opportunity to develop sporting and social interests.

M&S share recipe for Percy Pig crispy bars and they look incredible

We are definitely making these

1,047 returnees keep in quarantine in Meiktila

A total of 1,047 people returned from Yangon Region and Chin State and China, India, Malaysia and Thailand are kept in quarantine at 346 schools and religious buildings in Meiktila district, according to the district general administrative office.

How celebrities are helping people amid lockdown due to coronavirus

How celebrities are helping people during lockdown - Coronavirus is taking its toll and millions of people are suffering.

Labour calls for Attorney General to apologise after her defence of Cummings

Suella Braverman had said the Prime Minister’s adviser had been doing ‘what any good parent does’.

Locust attack: A joint fight by India and Pakistan, over the years

Despite the ups and downs in the India-Pakistan bilateral relationship, cooperation on the locust warning system has survived the wars, terrorist attacks, and political turmoil.

US offers $3M for 5G spectrum sharing research

The US Department of Defense granted mobile technology researchers $2.7 million to fund the launch ...

Schalke 04 switches financial troubles for sporting troubles in Bundesliga

Schalke lost to rival Borussia Dortmund 4-0 in its first game back, then 3-0 at home against struggling Augsburg, before Wednesday’s 2-1 setback at relegation-threatened Fortuna Düsseldorf.

Now a puzzling boom heard in Tamil Nadu

Days after Bengaluru heard a. mysterious boom which later turned out to be sonic reverberations of an IAF aircraft, people here on Thursday encountered a similar experience.

Kauta withdraws CAS appeal against NFA…seeks to transfer money to NPL

Patrick Kauta, the chairperson of the suspended Namibia Premier League (NPL), has written to the Switzerland-based Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) to indicate his intention to withdraw his appeal against the Namibia Football Association (NFA) and its president Ranga Haikali.

Explained: The state of international air travel in India, and the world

The aviation sector has been among the worst-hit during the coronavirus pandemic. Here is a look at measures being taken by countries with regard to air travel.

Govt weighs use of drones, planes to bring down locust swarms

“A committee under the chairmanship of the Additional Secretary of the Department has been constituted to procure services and goods for spraying insecticides through drones and airplanes,” the ministry said in a statement on Thursday.

A global film festival will stream 100 movies over the next 10 days

Starting today, the We Are One: A Global Film Festival will stream conversations between stalwarts of cinema and over a 100 movies, including Eeb Allay Ooo!, Nasir, Natkhat and Awake from India.

Bulk-buying solving COMESA Intra trade amidst COVID-19 woes

Since the first case of Covid-19 was reported in the Great Lakes region in mid-March 2020, small scale traders have been unable to cross borders as they have traditionally done either to buy or sell goods. The regional supply of primary agricultural commodities, most of which are traded under the Simplified Trade Regime (STR), especially foodstuffs from surplus to deficit areas has also been disrupted by the long delays at borders as truck drivers wait to be tested for Covid-19 before crossing. To support cross border trade, which is the lifeline of a huge community in the region, the Great Lakes Trade Facilitation Project (GLTFP) engaged stakeholders to come up with innovative means of trading across the borders of the three countries covered by the project. These innovations are meant to ease the movement of goods and avoid food shortages. The project region covers eastern DR Congo bordering western Rwanda and Uganda. Subsequently, a new concept of bulk-buying has been developed whereby goods are procured in…

Student, 25, hacked to death in Nasarawa

Umar Muhammed, Lafia A 25-year-old student of the College of Health Science and Technology, Keffi, Nasarawa State, Yusuf Adi, has reportedly been hacked to death at Ugah, in Lafia, the state capit...

Slaven Bilic: Defensive work key to West Brom success

Head coach Slaven Bilic says instilling a hunger to defend into his attacking players has been key to Albion’s success this season.

40ft whale washes up on Essex beach

Police were working to remove the remains of the marine mammal.

Young’s says it expects ‘lower sales’ when customers return to pubs

The London-based pub company said it will not pay shareholders a dividend for the past year.

Indian banks' asset quality pressure may last for at least 2 years: Fitch

Fitch estimates that the impact on impaired loan ratios could be anywhere between 200 to 600 basis points depending on the severity of stress and banks' individual risk exposures.

Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari amends Tribal Rights Act; activists not happy with the move

Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari, using his powers under the fifth schedule of the Constitution of India, amended the Recognition of Forest Rights Act (2006) which regularises tribal’s encroachment on forest land and allowed an appeal against the decision of district committee at divisional level.

Ode to the “Indian Blizzard”: Nathaniel Alele Zico Kapule …1969-2020

Life is a journey but death is unavoidable, the author is still battling to come to terms with the sad passing of one of the most complete footballers of his generation, one Nathaniel Alele Kapule, elder son of Katutura big shops popular barber, the late Thomas Mbutu, aka “Tommy Trou”. Exactly a week ago, I bumped into the former African Blizzards and Tigers FC skill full midfielder Zico, at the memorial service of a close family member. 

Vries hails CAF-funded girls tourney

The upcoming Confederation of African Football (CAF) under-15 7-aside Schools Girl Tournament is of vital importance and will go a long way in promoting women football, tournament coordinator Astrid Vries strongly believes.

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

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

Coleman confirms Valencia exit

Namibia’s Brave Gladiators poster-girl Zenatha Coleman’s contract with Spanish Women Premier Football Division side Valencia CF Femenino will come to an end of next month and it appears Coleman will not be extending her stay with the club come next season.

A Balancing Act

After more than two months of lockdown, people are chomping at the bit to get back to business. But with COVID-19 still present and co-opting the things we love to do — travel, gather, socialize — reopening Santa Barbara has become a balancing act between economics, public health and policy.

India-dedicated funds attract zero investments in April due to Covid-19

This is the first time since August 2016 that a month has reported nil fundraising in India-dedicated schemes

【大聯盟小百科】60天傷兵名單（60-day Injured List）

傷兵名單有七天、10天、60天三種類別，球隊會依據受傷性質和傷勢嚴重程度，將受傷球員安排進不同的傷兵名單中。七 […]

Mercedes reaffirm commitment to Formula One amid Toto Wolff exit rumours

Reports in Germany suggested Wolff might step away from his current role.

Lockdown easing measures will not help families of six or more, minister admits

George Eustice said that six was ‘a sensible level’.

Tea companies fear losing lucrative Chinese market over border conflict

Over the past five years, China emerged as the third largest importer of Indian tea as demand for the black variety has been soaring there

Extended crematorium hours: Govt on disposing Covid-19 victim's bodies

. The Delhi government told the court that the LNJP hospital is being authorised to divert bodies to crematoriums at Panchkuian and Punjab Bagh, as opposed to only Nigambodh Ghat

WWE News: AJ Styles Discusses How He Helped Two ‘Raw’ Superstars Maintain Positive Attitude

During his time on the Monday Night Raw roster, AJ Styles apparently made a positive impact on some of the red brand’s younger talents, offering them some valuable advice on how to survive the ...

Fusion restaurant dishes up support amid pandemic

A fusion restaurant has dished up support to some of those most in need during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Tipperary TD claims rural drivers are being left behind

Rural Drivers continue to be left behind- McGrath   Independent TD Mattie McGrath has described as outrageous the failures of the Minister for Transport and the RSA to resume essential services i...

Man stabs brother to death over soft drink

Deji Lambo One Chisom Eze has allegedly killed his 19-year-old brother, Henry, during a fight over a bottle of soft drink at their place of residence on Johnson Street, Alaba area of Lagos State. ...

Economic contraction expected to remain well into 2021 - Shiimi

The Namibian economy is projected to contract by 6.6% in real terms during the 2020/21 financial year. Finance minister Iipumbu Shiimi on Wednesday cautioned that this contraction may linger on well into 2021 at a moderate rate of 1.1%, with the new normal average growth rates of between 2.0 and 3.6% in 2022 and beyond.  

EU governments ban malaria drug for COVID-19, trial paused as safety fears grow

PARIS/LONDON/MILAN, May 27 (Reuters) - European governments moved on Wednesday to halt the use of anti-malaria drug hydroxychloroquine to treat COVID-19 patients, and a second global trial was suspended, further blows to hopes for a treatment promoted by U.S. President Donald Trump.

Covid-19 has moved fiscal policy

The outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic has changed the direction of government’s fiscal policy from fiscal consolidation to mitigation of the spread and impacts of the virus in the country. Additional expenditure has been considered to provide for the fight against Covid-19, increasing the already high government spending, while revenue is expected to fall to the lowest level. 

Convicted gangster Arun Gawli's parole extended by five days

The High Court had, on May 22, directed the State of Maharashtra to provide proper passage to Arun Gawli for his travel to Taloja Central Prison, Navi Mumbai.

Nigeria: FG pushes conclusion of the electricity deal with Siemens

President Buhari has instructed commencement of the next phase of the Siemens contract to upgrade the dilapidated electricity supply industry in Nigeria.

Mobile Mix: Telehealth market is fighting fit

Diana looks at all things telehealth, as the sector continues to attract attention during the ...

Covid-19 impact: IndiGo, SpiceJet may clock combined Q4 loss of Rs 3,350 cr

According to Elara Capital, IndiGo and SpiceJet could report a cumulative net loss of Rs 3,350 crore in Q4FY20, as against a profit of Rs 570 crore in Q3FY20 and Rs 650 crore in Q4FY19.

Opinion - Land expropriation without compensation in Namibia

Namibia is one of the world’s most unequal countries in terms of the redistribution of the economy, key of which is the disproportionately skewed distribution of land – the master means of production, despite the geographically abundant land surface area (825 000 m2 ), which is twice the size of Germany. 

Merger of three state-owned general insurers on back burner due to Covid-19

Notably, the boards of the three firms had approved the merger in January and had appointed management consultant firm EY to chalk the road map for the exercise last year

Coronavirus numbers explained: Delhi has maximum caseload after Mumbai

India Coronavirus (Covid-19) Cases Numbers: Despite the big rise in Delhi on two consecutive days, the growth rate in the city is still below the national average right now. The current growth rate (seven day compounded daily growth) in Delhi is 4.89 while the national growth rate is 5.02 per cent.

Opinion - Mobile social media: Enhancing mobility of the digitally excluded population

Lately, we have seen exponential growth in the utilisation of social media platforms as communication and information dissemination tools by both the private and public sector organisations, as well as individuals. This is in line with the latest development, upgrade and updates in the global digital market that can allow organisations and even individuals to save costs in terms of transport, accommodation facilities and enhancing productivity or service provision. 

The Smartest Stocks to Invest $2,500 Into Right Now

Your pocketbook will thank you if you hang onto these quality companies for the long term.

Support regional production and trade of essential supplies- CBC Chairperson

In light of the various disruptions to business and supply chains across the region due to COVID-19, it is crucial that we support regional production and trade of essential supplies such as masks and sanitizers; furthermore, address the challenges regarding air cargo logistics within COMESA, Marday Venkatasamy, the COMESA Business Council Chairperson has said. Venkatasamy, during the 14th meeting of the COMESA Business Council(CBC) Board of Directors, held virtually, called for strengthened growth and sustainability, considering the institution’s consolidated income of US$1,825,492 for the year and a surplus of US$510,395.00 at year-end. He reiterated the commitment of the private sector to ensure constant participation in the regional integration agenda and influence policy to the interests of businesses in COMESA. COMESA Secretary General, Chileshe  Kapwepwe, recognized the need for increased partnership between COMESA and the CBC in the fulfilment of the objectives of the COMESA Treaty to support private…

Domestic helps at Noida societies cut off by employers, some forced to beg

“When the lockdown was implemented, I was given Rs 1,600 and told to leave. Now, no one is hiring... we do not know when we will get jobs again,” said Bibi, who used to work at four houses but was only paid her dues by two employers.

Opinion - Swapo at 60: Is the influence of Western Herero’s waning

[Swapo Party’s birthday] is a momentous [occasion] …and calls for a retrospection in order for it to continue to provide shelter and comfort to the sons and daughters of our country and continue to bear the fruits of economic emancipation of our country. (Dr HG Geingob, 2020, edited) 

Record-breaking spring sunshine boosts British strawberry crop

Tesco berry buyer Laura Mitchell said the good weather has resulted in ‘exceptionally good quality and sweet strawberries’.

New scam alert: Don’t share WhatsApp verification PIN with anyone

The scammers use WhatsApp logo as profile picture and this has prompted many unsuspecting users to provide their verification code.

City Power warns of possible load rotation

On Thursday, Johannesburg's City Power announced that they may need to impose daily “load rotation” in some areas where electricity infrastructure is overloaded.

Irish showband legend Brendan Bowyer has died aged 81

"Brendan was hoping to get back to his homeland, Ireland, one last time"

Weekly takeaway with Lawrence Kamwi - Reflecting on controls, restrictions, and adaptations(1)

Finance minister Iipumbu Shiimi’s theme for Budget Day 2020, “together defeating Covid-19, together thriving again”, resonates beyond Namibia’s borders.  It is a call, indeed, a prayer that informs and shapes the entire world as it charts new directions following a public health emergency.   The current health situation has led to a loss of normality in daily life.