2 more test positive for COVID-19 in Manipur; total 41

Nagaland Page is an English newspaper published from Dimapur, Nagaland.

75 more policemen test positive for COVID-19 in Maharashtra; total tally at 1964

75 more policemen test positive for COVID-19 in Maharashtra; total tally at 1964: 75 more policemen have tested positive for COVID-19 in Maharashtra, taking the total number of personnel affected by coronavirus .... Get all latest entertainment & viral stories on english.lokmat.com

30 more test positive for COVID-19 in Uttarakhand, state tally reaches 431

30 more test positive for COVID-19 in Uttarakhand, state tally reaches 431: Thirty more people have been tested positive for coronavirus in Uttarakhand on Wednesday, taking the total tally of the state to 431, informed Harish Thapliyal, Public Relation Officer, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Rishikesh.. Get all latest entertainment & viral stories on english.lokmat.com

COVID-19: 5 more test positive in M’laya

Five more persons, including three women tested positive for COVID-19 in Meghalaya, taking the total of active COVID-19 cases to seven in the state, health official said on Wednesday. 

75 more Maharashtra policemen test positive for COVID-19 in 24 hours

Out of the total cases, 849 police personnel have recovered from the infection and 1,095 cases are still active.

Five more test positive for COVID-19 in Nagaland

Nagaland Page is an English newspaper published from Dimapur, Nagaland.

4 teachers at separate schools in WC test positive for COVID-19

Schools were shut for over two months but would reopen in a phased approach from Monday for pupils in grades 7 and 12.

5 more test positive for COVID-19 in Meghalaya

Five more persons tested positive for COVID-19 in Meghalaya, taking the total number of active cases in the state to seven, Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma said on Wednesday.

Positive COVID-19 test for worker at House meeting place

A worker at the Springfield convention center where the Illinois House convened for a special session last week has tested positive for COVID-19, the office of Speaker Michael Madigan revealed Wednesd

Only about 50% of Americans say they will definitely get a COVID-19 vaccine if one is made available

Only about half of Americans say they would get a vaccine for COVID-19 if one becomes available, according to a survey from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research.

Only about 50% of Americans say they will definitely get a COVID-19 vaccine if one is made available

Only about half of Americans say they would get a vaccine for COVID-19 if one becomes available, according to a survey from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research.

AP poll: Only half of Americans say they would get COVID-19 vaccine

If the unprecedented global race for the first effective human coronavirus vaccine is successful, only 49 percent of Americans say they would get the vaccine, according to an Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research poll released Wednesday morning. Another 31 percent said they were not sure while 20 percent said they would not get the vaccine. About 70 percent of those currently refusing the future vaccine cited safety concerns, while an equal share of those who would get a vaccine said it's the only way to get life back to normal. The top reason among people who said yes was to protect their family and community. "There's still a large amount of uncertainty around taking the vaccine," NORC's Caitlin Oppenheimer told AP. "There is a lot of opportunity to communicate with Americans about the value and the safety of a vaccine." Dr. Francis Collins, director of the National Institutes of Health, gave it a shot. "I would not want people to think that we're cutting corners because that would be a big…

AP-NORC poll: Half of Americans would get a COVID-19 vaccine

Only about half of Americans say they would get a COVID-19 vaccine if the scientists working furiously to create one succeed, according to a new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research.

AP-NORC poll: About half of Americans would get a COVID-19 vaccine if they could, while many are uns

AP-NORC poll: About half of Americans would get a COVID-19 vaccine if they could, while many are unsure or would refuse.

AP-NORC poll: Half of Americans would get a COVID-19 vaccine

Only about half of Americans say they would get a COVID-19 vaccine if the scientists working furiously to create one succeed, according to a new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public A

South Korea reports highest daily number of new coronavirus cases in 49 days

3,600 people at a facility are being tested after 36 cases were traced back to it.

South Korea reports 40 new coronavirus cases, biggest jump in nearly 50 days

More than 2 million high school juniors, middle school seniors, first and second graders and kindergarten students were expected to return to school on Wednesday.

South Korea sees biggest jump in virus cases in seven weeks

South Korea reported its biggest jump in coronavirus infections in seven weeks on Wednesday, driven by a fresh cluster at an e-commerce warehouse on Seoul's outskirts, as millions more pupils went back to school.

South Korea reports biggest spike in coronavirus cases in 49 days

South Korea reported the highest daily number of new coronavirus cases in 49 days on Wednesday, as one of the country's largest e-commerce companies battled an outbreak linked to a now-closed logistics facility.

Asia Today: S Korea virus cases make biggest jump in 50 days

South Korea on Thursday reported its biggest jump in coronavirus cases in more than 50 days, a huge setback that could erase some of its hard-won gains. Health officials warned that the resurgence is

Nearly half of New Yorkers critical of Cuomo’s handling of nursing home crisis: poll

A new survey indicates that a slight plurality of New Yorkers give Gov. Andrew Cuomo a thumbs down on how he’s been dealing with elder care facilities in his state amid the coronavirus pandemic.

New Yorkers disapprove of Gov. Cuomo’s handling of nursing homes: poll

Gov. Andrew Cuomo is taking a hit over his administration’s handling of nursing homes amid the coronavirus pandemic, according to a new poll released Wednesday. The number of New Yorkers who

Hong Kong Police Arrest 300 in Anti-China Protests

Thousands of fully armed riot police took the streets of Hong Kong on Wednesday to crack down on multiple peaceful protests.

Hong Kong Protests

Thousands of protesters shouted pro-democracy slogans and insults at police in Hong Kong before lawmakers later Wednesday debate a bill criminalizing abuse of the Chinese national anthem in the semi-autonomous city. Police massed outside the legislative building ahead of the meeting and warned protesters

Muslim father in Uganda burns daughter for reportedly converting to Christianity: watchdog group

A 24-year-old woman in Uganda, unable to travel due to coronavirus restrictions, was burned by her Muslim father for purportedly converting to Christianity, according to a persecution watchdog group.

Donald Trump Continues Pressing 'Psycho Joe Scarborough' About 'Cold Case'

President Donald Trump continued tweeting about the conspiracy theory surrounding Joe Scarborough and the death of one of his interns.

Andrew McCarthy: Michael Flynn case – return the focus to where it belongs and do this

The criminal-justice system’s principal task is to provide due process to the accused.

Cuomo granted immunity to nursing home executives, after big-money campaign donation: report

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who signed legislation granting hospital and nursing home executives immunity from lawsuits related to the novel coronavirus last month, previously received a big-money boost from a powerful health care industry group, according to a new report.

Ice Cube: How Many Cops Have to Kill Black Americans 'Before We Strike Back?'

In the wake of George Floyd's death in Minneapolis, veteran rapper and actor Ice Cube asked how much more "crime" must police officers commit against black Americans "before we strike back?"  

Los Angeles officials looking to crack down on coronavirus mask, glove littering

It’s looking like the risk of fines and jail time isn’t enough. 

Donald Trump: 'OBAMAGATE MAKES WATERGATE LOOK LIKE SMALL POTATOES!'

President Donald Trump continued to raise questions about former President Barack Obama spying on his campaign during the 2016 election.

Twitter fact-checks Trump tweet for the first time

Follows years of permissive content policies.

Twitter issues fact check of Trump tweets for first time

Twitter issued a fact check of some of Donald Trump’s tweets on Tuesday, marking the first time the U.S. president’s favoured social media platform

Twitter issues fact check of Trump's tweets for first time

The label says “Get the facts about mail-in ballots,” and then redirects users to news articles and a bulleted list refuting Mr Trump’s claims.

Twitter adds fact-check warnings to Trump tweets

In a statement, Twitter said Trump’s vote-by-mail tweets “contain potentially misleading information about voting processes

Twitter issues fact check of Trump tweets for first time

Twitter issued a fact check of some of Donald Trump’s tweets on Tuesday, marking the first time the U.S. president’s favoured social media...

Twitter fact-checks Trump tweet for the first time

Twitter on Tuesday for the first time prompted readers to check the facts in tweets sent by U.S. President Donald Trump, warning that his claims ...

In a first, Twitter adds fact-check warnings to Trump tweets

The US President said Twitter's fact-check warning is stifling freedom of expression and accused the platform of interfering in the US presidential elections.

In a first, Twitter adds fact-check warnings to Trump tweets

For the first time, Twitter has flagged some of President Donald Trump's tweets with a fact-check warning. On Tuesday, Twitter added a warning phrase to two Trump tweets that called mail-in ballots “fraudulent” and predicted that “mail boxes will be robbed,” among other things. Under the tweets, there is now a link reading “Get the facts about mail-in ballots” that guides

Twitter labels Trump tweets with fact-checking warning

Apparently, the President's tweets aren't always factually accurate

Twitter fact-checks Trump tweet for the first time

Twitter on Tuesday for the first time prompted readers to check the facts in tweets sent by US President Donald Trump, warning his claims about mail-in ballots were false and had been debunked by fact checkers.

Donald Trump furious as Twitter flag his tweets with fact-check warning

US President Donald Trump has slammed Twitter after it flagged his tweets with a fact-check warning for the first time.The president had two of his tweets

For first time, Twitter adds fact-check warnings to Donald Trump tweets

For the first time, Twitter put a warning label under two posts by Donald Trump, prompting the US president to accuse the popular social media platform of "interfering" in the presidential election.

Twitter adds fact-check warnings to Trump tweets

In a statement, Twitter said Trump’s vote-by-mail tweets “contain potentially misleading information about voting processes

Twitter fact-checks Trump tweet for the first time

Donald Trump frequently amplifies misinformation, spreads abuse and uses his pulpit to personally attack private citizens and public figures alike — all forbidden under Twitter's official rules.

Twitter fact-checks Trump tweet for the first time

Twitter on Tuesday for the first time prompted readers to check the facts in tweets sent by US President Donald Trump, warning that his claims about mail-in ballots were false and had been debunked by fact checkers.

Twitter adds fact-check warning to election posts by Donald Trump

Trump claimed postal voting would be “fraudulent” and that “mail boxes will be robbed”.

Twitter has started fact-checking Donald Trump

A pair of Donald Trump’s tweets that made unsubstantiated claims about mail-in voting were appended on Tuesday with links pointing readers to news stories fact-checking him.

Twitter Adds Fact-Check to Trump Tweet for 1st Time

Trump condemned the action taken by Twitter and claimed the company was "interfering in the 2020 Presidential Election"

Twitter adds fact-check warnings to Donald Trump’s tweets for the first time

Donald Trump accused Twitter of interfering in the 2020 Presidential Election and claimed it was ‘completely stifling free speech’.

Twitter fact checks Donald Trump

Twitter has labelled two tweets from US President, Donal Trump as unsubstantiated and accused him of making false claims on Tuesday. This is for the first time that Twitter has taken such action after resisting for long calls to censure the US President.

Donald Trump furious as Twitter fact-checks his tweets for the first time

Twitter said Trumps claims about mail-in ballots were false and had been debunked by fact-checkers, with the US president then accusing the social network of "stifling" his free speech

Twitter fact-checks Trump tweet for the first time

SAN FRANCISCO, May 26 (Reuters) - Twitter on Tuesday for the first time prompted readers to check the facts in tweets sent by U.S. President Donald Trump, warning that his claims about mail-in ballots were false and had been debunked by fact checkers.

In a first, Twitter adds fact-check warnings to Trump tweets

For the first time, Twitter has flagged some of President Donald Trump's tweets with a fact-check warning.

Twitter fact-checks Trump tweet for the first time

US president responds by accusing micro-blogging site of stifling free speech

In a first, Twitter adds fact-check warnings to Trump tweets

US News: For the first time, Twitter has flagged some of President Donald Trump's tweets with a fact-check warning. On Tuesday, Twitter added a warning phrase

Twitter fact-checks Donald Trump for the first time

Mail boxes will be robbed, ballots will be forged & even illegally printed out & fraudulently signed, the U.S. President tweeted, singling out the Governor of California.

Twitter adds fact-check warnings to Donald Trump tweets

The site has included a link to fact checks about the claims.

Twitter adds fact-check warnings to Donald Trump tweets

Twitter has flagged tweets from US president Donald Trump with a fact-check warning. The social media site added a warning phrase to two of Mr Trump’s tweets in which he called postal voting “fraudulent” and predicted that “mail boxes will be robbed”. Under the tweets, there is now a link reading “Get the facts about mail-in ballots” that guides users to a Twitter Moments page with fact checks and news stories about Mr Trump’s unsubstantiated claims.

Twitter adds fact-check warnings to Donald Trump tweets

The site has included a link to fact checks about the claims.

In a first, Twitter adds fact-check warnings to Trump tweets

For the first time, Twitter has flagged some of President Donald Trump's tweets with a fact-check warning.On Tuesday, Twitter added a warning phrase to two Trump tweets that called mail-in ballots “fraudulent” and predicted that “mail boxes will be robbed,” among other things. Under the tweets, there is now a link reading “Get the facts about mail-in ballots” that guides users to a Twitter “moments” page with fact checks and news stories about Trump’s unsubstantiated claims.Until now, the president has simply blown past Twitter’s half-hearted attempts to enforce rules intended to promote civility and “healthy” conversation on its most prominent user.

Twitter places fact-checking label on Trump tweets for first time

May 26 (UPI) -- Twitter placed labels indicating potentially harmful or misleading information on a pair of President Donald Trump's tweets for the first time Tuesday since introducing the feature.

In a first, Twitter adds fact-check warnings to Trump tweets

The social media giant highlighted two of Trump’s tweets that falsely claimed mail-in ballots would lead to widespread voter fraud.

In a first, Twitter adds fact-check labels to Trump tweets on voting fraud

Site tells users to ‘get the facts about mail-in ballots’ on tweet claiming California’s mailed votes likely to be ‘substantially fraudulent.’

Twitter starts fact-checking Donald Trump

Twitter Inc. has started fact-checking Donald Trump. The U.S. President didn’t take it lightly.

Twitter fact-checks Trump tweet for the first time

Twitter has for the first time prompted readers to check the facts in tweets sent by United States President Donald Trump.

In a first, Twitter fact-checks Trump's tweets

In a first, Twitter fact-checks Trump's tweets. Twitter highlighted 2 of Trump's tweets that falsely claimed mail-in ballots would lead to widespread voter fraud.

Donald Trump blasts Twitter for flagging his tweets with a fact-check warning

DONALD TRUMP has hit out at Twitter after several of his tweets were flagged with a fact-check warning for the first time. The US president has accused the social media platform of "interfering in the 2020 presidential election" and "completely stifling FREE SPEECH" after warnings were added to two tweets. In the two Tweets, Mr. Trump spoke out against the use of mail-in ballots in the upcoming US election, claiming they were "fraudulent" and warning"mail boxes will be robbed". However, under the posts, a link was added reading: "Get the facts about mail-in ballots". The link that takes users to a Twitter "moments" page offering fact checks and additional news stories related to Mr. Trump's, so far, unsubstantiated claims. Advertisement A “what you need to know” box also features on the page, highlighting three different claims about postal voting previously made by the president and the reasons why they are incorrect. Reacting to the addition of the two fact-heck warnings, Mr. Trump tweeted: "Twitter is now…

Twitter adds fact-check labels to Trump’s tweets on mail-in voting

Micro-blogging site Twitter has tagged two tweets of US President Donald Trump on mail-in voting with a fact-checking warning label.

Trump threatens to ‘close down’ social media after tweets tagged

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday threatened to close down social media platforms after Twitter labelled two of his tweets "unsubstantiated" and accused him of making false claims.

Trump threatens to ‘close down’ social media after Twitter fact check

President Donald Trump on Wednesday threatened social media companies with new regulation or even shuttering a day after Twitter added fact checks to two of his tweets.

Trump threatens to shutter social media companies over alleged election interference

Trump’s warning represented an escalation of his previous rhetoric targeting the tech giants over purported bias against conservative expression.

Trump threatens social media after Twitter puts warning on his false claims

President vows to ‘strongly regulate’ or shutter platforms that ‘silence conservative voices’ a day after Twitter added warning label on falsehoods

Trump threatens to 'close down' social media after tweets tagged

US President Donald Trump threatened Wednesday to shutter social media platforms after Twitter for the first time acted against his false tweets, prompting the enraged Republican to double down on unsubstantiated claims and conspiracy theories.

Trump threatens to shutter social media companies after Twitter warning

WASHINGTON, May 27 — US President Donald Trump today threatened to regulate or shut down social media companies, one day after Twitter Inc for the first time added a warning to some of his tweets prompting readers to fact check the president’s claims. Trump, without offering any evidence,...

Trump threatens social media outlets with regulation, closure after fact check added to tweet

President Trump on Wednesday morning ratcheted up his feud with social media platforms, threatening to "close them down" a day after Twitter fact-checked a pair of the president's tweets on mail-in

Trump threatens to 'close down' social media after tweets tagged

U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday threatened to 'strongly regulate' or even shut down social media platforms after Twitter applied a fact-check to two of his tweets this week.

Trump threatens social media after Twitter fact-checks him

President Donald Trump on Wednesday threatened social media companies with new regulation or even shuttering a day after Twitter added fact checks to two of his tweets.

Trump threatens to shutter social media companies after Twitter warning

Trump, withou­t offeri­ng any eviden­ce, reiter­ated his accusa­tions of politi­cal bias by techno­logy platfo­rms

Trump threatens to shut down social media companies

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday threatened to regulate or shut down social media companies, one day after Twitter added a warning to some of his tweets.

Trump threatens social media after Twitter fact-checks him

US News: WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump on Wednesday threatened social media companies with new regulation or even shuttering a day after Twitter added fac.

UPDATED: Trump threatens to ‘close down’ social media

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday threatened to close down social media platforms after Twitter labelled two of his tweets "unsubstantiated" and accused him of making false claims. Twitter ...

Trump threatens social media after Twitter fact-checks him

President Donald Trump on Wednesday threatened social media companies with new regulation or even shuttering a day after Twitter added fact checks to two of his tweets.

Trump threatens to 'close down' social media after tweets tagged

The tweets in question violated a recently expanded Twitter policy, said the San Francisco-based company.

China says situation at India border ‘overall stable and controllable’

Nagaland Page is an English newspaper published from Dimapur, Nagaland.

Overall stable and controllable: China on situation at India border

China on Wednesday reiterated that its stance on the border issues with India is consistent and clear, stressing that the situation in the China-India border area is "overall stable and controllable."

China says situation "stable and controllable" at India border

Several areas along the LAC in Ladakh and North Sikkim have witnessed major military build-up by both the Indian and Chinese armies recently, in a clear signal of escalating tension and hardening of respective positions by the two sides

Situation at Sino-India boundary ‘stable and controllable’, says China

The Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said China was following the “important consensus” reached by the two leaders of India and China and was “…strictly observing the agreements between the two countries”.

Amid tensions at LAC, China says situation at India border ‘stable and controllable’

"We are committed to safeguarding our territorial sovereignty and security, and safeguarding peace and stability in the border areas. We are capable of resolving the issues properly though dialogue and consultation," China's Foreign Ministry spokesman said.

China says situation at India border ‘overall stable and controllable’

The foreign ministry’s remarks came a day after President Xi ordered the military to scale up the battle preparedness.

China says the situation at India border ‘overall stable and controllable’

China's foreign ministry spokesman, Zhao Lijian said the situation at the border with India is "overall stable and controllable,"

Situation at India border 'overall stable and controllable': China

China News: China on Wednesday said that the situation at the border with India is "overall stable and controllable," and both the countries have proper mechanism

'Overall stable and controllable': Amid continuing standoff, China on situation at India border

China on Wednesday said that the situation at the border with India is 'overall stable and controllable,' and both the countries have proper mechanisms and communication channels to resolve the issues through a dialogue and consultation.

Situation at India border 'overall stable, controllable': China

Situation at India border 'overall stable, controllable': China. Foreign ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian, during a media briefing in Beijing, said that China's position on the border related issues is clear and consistent. 'We have been following the important consensus reached by the two leaders and strictly observing the agreements between the two countries,' he said, apparently referring to the directions of Chinese President Xi Jinping and Prime Minister Narendra Modi after their two informal summits, asking the militaries of the two countries to take more confidence building measures to maintain peace and tranquillity along the borders.

Twitter labels Trump tweets 'unsubstantiated' for first time

Twitter labelled two of Donald Trump's tweets "unsubstantiated" and accused him of making false claims Tuesday, a first for the social network which has long resisted calls to censure the US President over truth-defying posts.

Twitter calls Trump tweets 'unsubstantiated' for the first time

San Francisco - Twitter labelled two Donald Trump tweets "unsubstantiated" and accused him of making false claims Tuesday, a first for the social network which has long resisted calls to censure the US president over truth-defying posts.

Twitter labels Trump tweets as 'unsubstantiated' for first time

Trump's tweets contended without evidence that mail-in voting would lead to fraud and a "Rigged Election".

Twitter calls Trump tweets ‘unsubstantiated’ for the first time

Twitter labelled two Donald Trump tweets "unsubstantiated" and accused him of making false claims Tuesday, a first for the social network which has long resisted calls to censure the US president over truth-defying posts.

WATCH | Twitter labels Trump tweets 'unsubstantiated' for first time

Twitter labelled two of Donald Trump's tweets "unsubstantiated" and accused him of making false claims, a first for the social network which has long resisted calls to censure the US President over truth-defying posts.

Twitter labels two Trump tweets 'unsubstantiated'

Twitter has labelled two of Donald Trump's tweets "unsubstantiated" and accused him of making false claims, a first for the social network which has long resisted calls to censure the US president over some of his questionable posts.

Twitter labels Trump tweets ‘unsubstantiated’ for first time

Twitter labelled two of United States President, Donald Trump's tweets "unsubstantiated" and accused him of making false claims Tuesday.

Twitter calls Trump tweets 'unsubstantiated' for the first time

Twitter labeled two tweets by U.S. President Donald Trump "unsubstantiated" and accused him of making false claims Tuesday, a first for the social network

Trump Hits Back At Twitter After It Calls His Tweets '"Unsubstantiated"

Twitter labelled two Donald Trump tweets "unsubstantiated" and accused him of making false claims Tuesday, a first for the social network which has long resisted calls to censure the US president over truth-defying posts.

Twitter calls Trump tweets 'unsubstantiated' for the first time

Twitter labelled two Donald Trump tweets

Trump offers to mediate in India-China frontier showdown

WASHINGTON, May 27 — US President Donald Trump offered today to mediate in what he called a “raging” border showdown between India and China in the Himalayas. Trump’s offer came after Indian defence sources said hundreds of Chinese troops had moved into a disputed zone along their 3,500...

Trump offers to 'mediate or arbitrate' between India and China amid face-off at LAC

In a tweet on Wednesday, Trump said he has offered to "mediate or arbitrate" the "raging border dispute" between the two countries.

LAC standoff | Now, Trump offers to mediate between India and China

Beijing says situation is ‘stable’ and both sides will resolve the standoff bilaterally.

Donald Trump offers to 'mediate or arbitrate' between India and China

Donald Trump previously offered to mediate between India and Pakistan, a proposal rejected by New Delhi which maintains that there is no role for any third party in bilateral issues.

'US ready, willing to mediate': Trump on India-China border standoff

India News: President Donald Trump on Wednesday took to Twitter and said, "We have informed both India and China that the United States is ready, willing and able

Trump offers to 'mediate' between India and China

Trump offers to 'mediate' between India and China. The US president previously offered to mediate between India and Pakistan, a proposal rejected by New Delhi which maintains that there is no role for any third party in bilateral issues.

US offers to mediate between China, India on border row

The US on Wednesday revealed that it has offered to mediate in the ongoing standoff between India and China at the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in the Union Territory of Ladakh.

Border tension: Trump offers to negotiate between India and China

 New Delhi: US President Donald Trump on Wednesday offered to negotiate between India and China and help resolve the ongoing statemale in the borders. "We have informed both India and China that the United States is ready, willing and able to mediate or arbitrate their now raging border dispute. Thank you!," Trump tweeted. The missive from the US President came close on the heels of May 5, 2020 development when Chinese troops tried to block an Indian patrol in the Pangong lake region of eastern Ladakh. Similar problems largely due to provocation from China came in the Galwan valley in Ladakh and in the Nathu La mountain pass in Sikkim. Relations between contemporary China and India have been characterised by border disputes, resulting in military conflicts — including the Sino-Indian War of 1962. In 2017, the two countries clashed at the Doklam plateau along the disputed Sino-Bhutanese border. However, things were later defused - owing to "matured diplomacy" by both sides as was asserted by the then External…

Young hikers missing for 19 days in New Zealand found injured but alive in bush

Missing backpackers Jessica O'Connor and Dion Reynolds have been found with "smiles and relief" after getting lost after entering the Anatori Valley in Kahurangi National Park, on the South Island

New Zealand police rescue 2 hikers after 19 days in wilderness

May 27 (UPI) -- Searchers on Wednesday found two lost hikers alive after they spent nearly three weeks in the remote wilderness of a rugged national park in New Zealand, authorities said.

'A fantastic outcome': Missing hikers found after 18 days in New Zealand wilderness

The 23-year-olds had intended to be gone for about five days, according to police.

Missing hikers found after 18 days in New Zealand wilderness

The 23-year-olds had intended to be gone for about five days, according to police.

Missing hikers found after 18 days in New Zealand wilderness

The 23-year-olds had intended to be gone for about five days, according to police.

Lost hikers found alive after 18 days in New Zealand forest

Two New Zealand hikers survived for more than 18 days in a densely-forested national park before being found alive on Wednesday, rescue officials said. Jessica O’Connor and Dion Reynolds, both 23, hiked into Kahurangi National Park in the northwest of New Zealand's South Island on May 9, and were

Lost hikers found alive after 18 days in New Zealand forest

WELLINGTON (Reuters) - Two New Zealand hikers survived for more than 18 days in a densely-forested national park before being found alive on Wednesday, rescue officials said.

Missing hikers found after 18 days in New Zealand wilderness

Two hikers rescued in the New Zealand wilderness Wednesday got lost in fog and exhausted their food but survived 18 days with only minor injuries, police said. Jessica O’Connor and Dion Reynolds, both 23, had hiked into the sprawling Kahurangi National Park on May 9, intending to be gone for about five

US ready and willing to mediate in 'raging border dispute' between India and China, says Donald Trump

Several areas along the LAC in Ladakh and North Sikkim have witnessed major military build-up by both the Indian and Chinese armies recently

After Pakistan, Donald Trump Says Now Ready To Mediate India-China 'Border Dispute'

Trump had said last year that US was ready to mediate between Pakistan and India on the Kashmir issue if both sides agreed.

US willing to ‘mediate or arbitrate raging border dispute’: Donald Trump on India-China standoff at LAC

Indian and Chinese troops have remained engaged in an eyeball-to-eyeball situation in several areas along the LAC in eastern Ladakh.

Donald Trump offers to mediate 'raging' India-China border dispute

US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he had offered to mediate a standoff between India and China at the Himalayan border, where soldiers camped out in a high-altitude region have accused each other of trespassing over the disputed border.

Trump offers to mediate between India, China over 'raging border dispute'

Trump last year offered to mediate between India and Pakistan over Kashmir if both sides agreed but New Delhi rejected his statement

Trump offers to mediate between India, China over 'raging border dispute'

Trump last year offered to mediate between India and Pakistan over Kashmir if both sides agreed but New Delhi rejected his statement

Donald Trump offers to 'mediate or arbitrate' between India and China border dispute

Trump previously offered to mediate between India and Pakistan, a proposal rejected by New Delhi which maintains that there is no role for any third party in bilateral issues. 'We have informed both India and China that the United States is ready, willing and able to mediate or arbitrate their now raging border dispute

US is ready to mediate India-China border dispute, says Donald Trump

'We have informed both India and China that the United States is ready, willing and able to mediate or arbitrate their now raging border dispute,' tweeted Trump.Trump's comments come in the backdrop of the continuing standoff between the militaries of India and China at the Line of Actual Control

Riot police shield Hong Kong legislature as protests gather against anthem bill

Hong Kong deployed riot police around the Legislative Council on Wednesday as activists called for protests against a bill to criminalize disrespect of the Chinese anthem, amid soaring tensions over perceived threats to the city's freedoms.

Hong Kong police stamp out national anthem law protests

Hong Kong police cast a dragnet around the financial hub's legislature on Wednesday, firing pepper-ball rounds and arresting hundreds.

Riot police shield Hong Kong legislature as protests gather against anthem bill

Hong Kong deployed riot police around the Legislative Council on Wednesday as activists called for protests against a bill to criminalise disrespect of the Chinese anthem, amid soaring tensions over perceived threats to the city's freedoms.

Riot police shield Hong Kong legislature as protests gather against anthem Bill

HONG KONG: Hong Kong deployed riot police around the Legislative Council on Wednesday (May 27) as activists called for protests against a Bill to ...

China-Hong Kong standoff: Riot police shield Legislative Council as protests heat up

Police said they had arrested at least 16 people, aged 14-40, involved in crimes including possession of offensive weapons, possession of tools for illegal use and dangerous driving

Hong Kong police stamp out national anthem law protests

(UPDATED) In a statement police say they 'respect the right of residents to express their views peacefully, but it must be carried out legally'

Hong Kong police stamp out national anthem law protests

Hong Kong police cast a dragnet around the financial hub's legislature on Wednesday, firing pepper-ball rounds and arresting hundreds as they stamped down on protests against a bill banning insults to China's national anthem.

Riot police shield Hong Kong legislature as protests gather against anthem bill

Hundreds of riot police took up positions and authorities erected a two-metre (6 feet) wall made of plastic barriers filled with water around the Legislative Council, extending across a park up to Victoria Harbour.

Protesters gather in Hong Kong over national anthem debate

Pro-Democracy protesters gathered in their thousands in Hong Kong today as senators debated a bill making abusing the Chinese national anthem a criminal act

Protesters mass in Hong Kong as anthem law is debated

Thousands of protesters shouted pro-democracy slogans and insults at police in Hong Kong on Wednesday as lawmakers debated a bill criminalizing abuse of the Chinese national anthem in the semi-autonomous city.

Protesters mass in Hong Kong as anthem law is debated

Thousands of protesters shouted pro-democracy slogans and insults at police in Hong Kong on Wednesday as lawmakers debated a bill criminalizing abuse of the Chinese national anthem in the semi-autonomous city.

Thousands of protesters gather in Hong Kong before legislators debate national anthem law

In the Central business district, police shot pepper balls at protesters and searched several people.

Protesters gather in Hong Kong before anthem law is debated

Police raised flags warning protesters to disperse as dozens of people were arrested.

Protesters gather in Hong Kong before anthem law is debated

Police raised flags warning protesters to disperse as dozens of people were arrested.

Protesters gather in Hong Kong before anthem law is debated

Thousands of protesters shouted pro-democracy slogans in Hong Kong before legislators later debate a bill criminalising abuse of the Chinese national anthem in the semi-autonomous city.

Dozens of Sri Lankans from Kuwait test positive for coronavirus

Nearly 160 Sri Lankans repatriated from Kuwait last week have tested positive for coronavirus and one returnee has died, officials said Wednesday, with concern mounting about imported infections just as the nation eases its lockdown.

14 students from Cebu City who arrived in Mindanao test positive for coronavirus

(UPDATED) Cebu City Mayor Edgar Labella says his office will investigate how the students got the virus and why they were allowed to leave

Senegal president's brother tests positive for coronavirus

Aliou Sarr who is the mayor of Guédiawaye is being treated at the Dalal Diamm hospital in Dakar. His wife is also reported to have also tested positive for the virus and is undergoing treatment at th

14 SRPF jawans test positive for coronavirus in Pune

Fourteen State Reserve Police Force (SRPF) jawans based in Pune have tested positive for coronavirus, a senior official said on Tuesday. Two companies from Pune's Group II of the SRPF were posted in

Prison officer tests positive for coronavirus

Information gathered by DGN Online indicates that a prison officer at the Tamale Central Prison has tested positive for COVID-19.

Minister cannot say whether all primary pupils will return before summer holidays

It was previously announced that all primary school pupils in England should be able to go back to school for a month before the summer break began in July and August

Schools minister can't say whether all primary pupils will be back before summer

Nick Gibb told the Education Select Committee the final decision on when pupils return will be made by the science

Minister cannot say whether all primary pupils will return before holidays

Schools Standards Minister Nick Gibb said he is confident that most local authorities will plan to reopen schools more widely from next week.

Minister cannot say whether all primary pupils will return before holidays

Schools Standards minister Nick Gibb said he was confident that most local authorities will plan to reopen schools more widely from next week.

Karnataka to re-open Temples from June 1

To take final decision after Centre’s guidelines Bengaluru: The Karnataka Government yesterday said Temples in the State could be re-opened from June 1. The final decision, however, will be taken after the Centre releases its guidelines once the fourth phase of the lockdown is over on May 31. Temples in Karnataka have been closed for...

Schools in State likely to re-open on July 1

Mysore/Mysuru: After an abrupt end to the 2019-20 academic year following the COVID-19 induced nationwide lockdown, Schools across Karnataka are likely to re-open on July 1 for the new academic year (2020-21). Primary and Secondary Education Minister S. Suresh Kumar discussed the issue with the Department officials at a meeting held in the State capital...

Schools likely to re-open from July 1 in Karnataka

Karnataka Schools re-open: After announcing dates for SSLC examinations in Karnataka to be held in June

Karnataka schools slated to re-open from July 1

However there is no concrete decision that has been taken and the final decision is expected to be out in a day or two. Sources from the department said that the same was communicated to the Chief Minister.

Valuation of Plus Two answer papers begins

Due safety precautions taken in view of COVID 19 pandemic

Evaluation of Plus Two answer scripts begins in southern districts

Evaluation of answer scripts for Plus Two public examination formally began in several southern districts of the State on Wednesday.Though the examinations were held in March, the valuation exercise w

Plus Two answer papers evaluation begins in TN, over 40,000 teachers involved

Evaluation of class 12 public exam answer papers, which got delayed due to Covid-19 induced lockdown, commenced across Tamilnadu, except Chennai, from this morning. Continue Reading →

Taiwan leader vows 'action plan' for Hong Kong protesters

'The cabinet will come up with a Hong Kong humanitarian assistance action plan...to provide complete planning for Hong Kong people's residency, accommodation and care,' says Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen

Taiwan leader vows ‘action plan’ for Hong Kong protesters

Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen on Wednesday pledged a humanitarian "action plan" for Hong Kongers pushing for democracy in the financial hub as an influx of activists seek sanctuary on the self-ruled democratic island.

Taiwan leader vows 'action plan' for Hong Kong protesters

Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen on Wednesday pledged a humanitarian "action plan" for Hong Kongers pushing for democracy in the financial hub as an influx of activists seek sanctuary on the self-ruled democratic island. Hong Kong was upended by months of often violent pro-democracy protests

Twitter fact-checks Trump’s tweets; here’s how the US President reacted

Twitter’s CEO Jack Dorsey had announced last year that the company will ban all political advertising in a move that attempted to decrease misinformation and political lineage of the platform.

Twitter fact-checks Trump; he threatens new regs or shutdown

President Donald Trump on Wednesday threatened social media companies with new regulation or even shuttering after Twitter added fact checks to two of his tweets.

Donald Trump threatens to shut down social media as Twitter fact-checks him

President Trump hit out hours after Twitter added a 'misleading information' tag to his tweets to flag up inaccuracies

29 of Canada's 48 national parks to reopen to day-use visitors June 1

Minister of Environment Jonathan Wilkinson says 29 of the 48 national parks will open for day use, and there will be access to washrooms.

Twenty-nine of Canada's 48 national parks to reopen to day-use visitors June 1

More than half of Canada's national parks - including Banff in Alberta, Pacific Rim in British Columbia and Cape Breton Highlands in Nova Scotia - are to reopen next week.

Twenty-nine of Canada's 48 national parks to reopen to day-use visitors June 1

More than half of Canada's national parks — including Banff in Alberta, Pacific Rim in British Columbia and Cape Breton Highlands in Nova Scotia — are to reopen June 1.

May 27: Senate President celebrates the Nigerian child

The Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, has felicitated Nigerian children on the occasion of the 2020 Children’s Day...........

Senate President celebrates Nigerian children on Children’s Day

President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has felicitated with Nigerian children on the occasion of the 2020 Children's Day.

Vice President Bawumia donates to street children and cured lepers

The Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has donated food items to the Christ the King Soup Kitchen and Leprosariums.

Long-term care home report and sale of Torstar; In The News for May 27

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 Ma

Long-term care home report and JK Rowling's new story; In The News for May 27

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 27 ... --- COVID-19 in Canada ...

Long-term care home report and JK Rowling's new story; In The News for May 27

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 27 …

Kolkata Knight Riders pledge support in aftermath of cyclone Amphan

IPL franchise co-owned by Shah Rukh Khan to plant trees, offer financial help

KKR extend support in aftermath of cyclone Amphan

Cricket News: Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on Wednesday pledged to extend support to West Bengal Chief Minister's Relief Fund a

Kolkata Knight Riders extend support to help government battle aftermath of cyclone Amphan

Extending a helping hand to the victims of Super Cyclone Amphan, Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on Wednesday pledged support to the West Bengal Chief Ministers Relief Fund among other initiatives.

Hong Kong protests over law to ban ridicule of China's national anthem

Demonstrators gathered at Hysan Place shopping mall on May 27.

WATCH | Hong Kong: Why China's national anthem bill is so controversial

If passed into law by Hong Kong's legislature, the bill will make 'disrespect' of the Chinese national anthem a crime.

Hong Kong: Why China's national anthem bill is so controversial

Hong Kong's legislature is moving forward on a controversial bill that would criminalise "abuse" of China's national anthem.

China and India move troops as border tensions escalate

Thousands of Chinese troops reportedly move into sensitive areas along Himalayan frontier

India and China Move In More Troops as Border Tensions Rise

India has moved additional troops along its northern border as it prepares for an extended conflict with neighbor China, after several rounds of talks failed to ease tensions between the nuclear-armed rivals.

Rahul spreading false news; no one can threaten Modi's India: Ravi Shankar

Amidst the rising tension in east Ladakh along the Sino-India border, Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad on Wednesday said that no one can threaten Narendra Modi's India

No one can threaten Modi's India: Ravi Shankar Prasad amid rising tension in east Ladakh

Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday demanded from the government a statement on the stand-off at the border in Ladakh and Sikkim and relations with Nepal.

Rahul Gandhi calls CM Thackeray, assures full support to Maha amid COVID-19 crisis

Rahul Gandhi calls CM Thackeray, assures full support to Maha amid COVID-19 crisis: Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray held a meeting with his alliance partners amid speculations of a rift in MVA .... Get all latest entertainment & viral stories on english.lokmat.com

Cong leader Rahul Gandhi calls Maha CM Uddhav Thackeray, says party stands firmly with state govt amidst COVID-19 crisis

In a phone conversation, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has assured Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray that the party stands with the Maharashtra government amidst the coronavirus pandemic, and pledged full support to the state government.

Yogi Adityanath makes a U-turn: States need no permission to hire workers from Uttar Pradesh

CM Yogi Adityanath had said any state that wants migrant workers back from Uttar Pradesh will have to seek permission from his government. He also announced that the government will set up a Migration Commission.

Yogi Adityanath takes U-turn on order making permission must for hiring migrants by other states

In a two-pronged strategy to secure migrants, the Uttar Pradesh government has decided to set up a Migration Commission for employment of workers.

Lapses in handling human crisis: Supreme Court to Centre on miseries of migrants

The court also issued notice to all the states and UTs, directing them to submit their response by Thursday.

Lapses in handling human crisis: Supreme Court to Centre on miseries of migrants

The court also issued notice to all the states and UTs, directing them to submit their response by Thursday.

China to loosen flight restrictions after outcry from stranded citizens

Starting June 2020, the number of permitted flights in China will nearly triple to 407 per week

China to loosen flight restrictions

China will loosen a cap on flights into the country that was imposed to block coronavirus infections from abroad, authorities said Wednesday, after fierce criticism from citizens stranded abroad. ...

UPDATED: Edo 2020: Seven APC governorship aspirants step down for Ize-Iyamu

Seven governorship aspirants of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State have stepped down for Osagie Ize-Iyamu..

Edo 2020: Seven aspirants step down for Ize-Iyamu

By Ozioruva Aliu BENIN CITY – AFTER several weeks of horse-trading, negotiations that nearly broke down, six governorship aspirants namely Dr. Pius Odubu, Engr. Chris Ogiemwonyi, Major Gen. Charles Airhiavbere (rtd), Hon. Johnson Agbonyima, Saturday Uwulekhue and Prof. Ebegue Amadasun have stepped down for Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu as their consensus governorship aspirant to contest forRead More

Arunachal govt equipped to handle possible spike in COVID-19 cases as more people return: Khandu

Nagaland Page is an English newspaper published from Dimapur, Nagaland.

Arunachal govt equipped to handle possible spike in COVID-19 cases as more people return: Khandu

Around 6,000 have returned to the state so far.

Six people killed in shooting in Saudi Arabia's Asir province

The deceased are in their 30s and 40s. The wounded were taken to the nearest hospital.

Six killed in Saudi Arabia in shooting incident: state news agency

DUBAI (Reuters) - Saudi Arabian police in Assir, a region close to the Yemeni border, are investigating after a shooting incident in which six citizens died on Tuesday, state-run news agency SPA reported on Wednesday.

Police find £1m cash in suspect’s home after stopping his car

The search was carried out by officers from the Metropolitan Police’s Operation Venice.

Police find £1m cash in suspect’s home after stopping his car

The search was carried out by officers from the Metropolitan Police’s Operation Venice.

US troop pullout from Afghanistan ahead of schedule

The US military withdrawal from Afghanistan is considerably ahead of schedule, an official told AFP on Wednesday, as President Donald Trump reiterated calls for the Pentagon to bring troops home.

Trump Considering Full Troop Pullout from Afghanistan

The US President Donald Trump on Tuesday at a White House news conference renewed his desire for a full military withdrawal from Afghanistan, Reuters reported.

Mumbai returnee tag stigmatises guest workers

Villagers are scared that guest workers returned from places with high number of corona positives will spread the virus

Mumbai returnee tag stigmatises guest workers in Telangana

Returning workers are sent to home quarantine but the stigma of having been in Mumbai sticks to them

Cyclone Amphan: Drinking water, electricity restored in most parts of Kolkata

Trinamool Congress legislator Abdul Khaleque Molla and four others were injured on Tuesday while they were trying to persuade a group of people protesting over disruption of electricity.

Drinking water, electricity restored in most parts of Amphan-hit Kolkata

KMC personnel assisted by other agencies and a team from Odisha were busy clearing the roads even as vehicular movement resumed in most areas.

How to set a PIN on Amazon Prime Video

Amazon Prime Video doesn’t have only movies and TV shows, it also has cartoons, so that your little ones can enjoy their favorite content. However, you don’t want your kids

How to change your details on Amazon Prime Video

The number of video streaming services is constantly increasing, and we often see some new and fresh services being introduced. However, there are the services that are available for years,

SC issues notices to Centre, Assam on plea against delimitation process based on 2001 census

Nagaland Page is an English newspaper published from Dimapur, Nagaland.

SC issues notices to Centre, Assam on plea against delimitation process based on 2001 census

A bench headed by Chief Justice S A Bobde agreed to hear the plea seeking quashing of this year's February 28 order which

Sale of Tirupati laddu prasadam resumes in Andhra Pradesh

The sale of prasadam was halted due to the nationwide lockdown imposed to combat coronavirus.Tirupati laddu is the sweet offered as Naivedhyam to Lord Venkateswara at the shrine

Tirupati resumes sale of laddus in Andhra, devotees can also order them online

Around 2.4 lakh laddus were distributed in 12 districts of Andhra Pradesh at a subsidised price on Wednesday. According to TTD, the laddus can be ordered online and collected from the nearest TTD centre or TTD kalyana mandapam in the state. 

Cops recover truck hijacked while transporting soup and sanitisers, 8 arrested

Gauteng police have arrested eight people and have recovered a truck, believed to have been hijacked in Midrand while transporting soup and hand sanitisers.

Hijacked truck transporting soup and sanitisers worth R10m recovered

Police arrested eight suspects and they will appear at the Pretoria Magistrate’s Court.

Government issues fresh rules for inter-State travel

14-day quarantine mandatory for all travellers including Defence, Railway, ISRO and medical professionals In Mysuru, six hotels with 266 rooms reserved for facility quarantine; free accommodation at Morarji School Bengaluru/Mysuru: The Karnataka Government has tightened restrictions to those who are coming from high-risk States. At the same time, it has decided to allow commercial activities...

Punjab issues advisory for international, domestic travellers entering State

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

Padang Besar ICQs closed after Thai travellers test positive for Covid-19

KANGAR, May 27 — The Padang Besar Immigration, Customs, Quarantine, Security Complex (ICQs) has been temporarily closed after six Thai students who passed through the checkpoint were confirmed Covid-19 positive today. Perlis State Disaster Committee chairman Azman Mohd Yusof said he had been...

Telford Kwik Fit reopens following deep clean after worker tested positive for Covid-19

A vehicle repair centre has reopened after deep cleaning due to a worker testing positive for coronavirus.

Coronavirus: ICC denies T20 World Cup postponement reports

Cricket's world governing body the ICC says the plan is still for the T20 World Cup to go ahead as scheduled.

Coronavirus: ICC denies T20 World Cup postponement reports

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has denied reports that the Men's T20 World Cup in Australia...

EU open to two-year Brexit extension, says Michel Barnier in response to letter from opposition MPs

The European Union is “open” to a two-year Brexit delay, chief negotiator Michel Barnier has confirmed. In a letter to the Westminster leaders of the SNP, Lib Dems, Plaid Cymru, SDLP, Green Party and Alliance Party, Mr Barnier said the option of an extension to the Brexit transition period is available if the UK wants it. But the UK’s chief negotiator David Frost told MPs the “firm policy” of the Government remains not to extend beyond the end of the year.

EU open to two-year Brexit extension, says Michel Barnier

The bloc’s chief negotiator said it had always remained open to any extension.

Tecra Muigai’s Lover Omar Lali Released On Sh300,000 Bond

A Lamu court has released suspect in Tecra Muigai's death, Omar Lali.Lali, 50, was set free on a Sh300,000 bond after spending 21 days behind bars.On Tuesday, Lamu Principal Magistrate Allan T

Released Taliban Prisoners Say the War Should End

Some released Taliban prisoners claimed they would choose peace and stability "at least for now," as 328 of them were released from the Pul-e-Charkhi prison on Tuesday.

TV Stations in US Caught Airing Content Scripted by Amazon – Report

The media content in question emerged ahead of the annual meeting of Amazon's shareholders where worker safety issues were expected to be discussed.

17 illegal migrants in Cyprus are ISIS and Al-Qaeda fighters

Seventeen people who are terrorists of the Islamic State (ISIS) and Al-Qaeda are in Cyprus, specifically in the migrant reception centre in Menogia, the

Sam Johnson, ex-Texas GOP congressman and Vietnam POW, dies

Former Texas Rep. Sam Johnson, a military pilot who spent years at a prisoner of war in Vietnam before serving more than two decades in Congress, died Wednesday at age 89. The conservative Republican, who lived in the northern Dallas suburb of Plano, died at a Plano hospital of natural causes unrelated to the coronavirus …

Online liquor delivery: Odisha govt cautions people against fraudsters

A Bhubaneswar resident has lodged a complaint with the police that he was duped of around ₹1 lakh after placing order for home delivery of liquor.The excise department in a public notice said it has noticed that in the garb of online delivery of liquor, some people are receiving orders and payments

Emergency services respond to reports of swimmers in trouble at West Cork beach

Emergency services are responding to an incident in West Cork after reports that four people got into difficulty while swimming at Inchydoney beach, near Clonakilty.

Coronavirus: Odisha man shunned by villagers, forced to live in his car despite testing negative for COVID-19

India: Rise in cases of social boycott due to fear of coronavirus

Telecoms: Governors’ act of heroism tempered by COVID-19

In moments of ruins and comprehensive catastrophe, certain images emerge to flash some hope of man’s capacity to resist turbulence.

Poland scraps mandatory masks despite many infections

WARSAW, May 27 — Poles will no longer have to wear masks outside starting this weekend as long as they abide by social distancing rules, Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki said today. The move came as the government further eased the EU member’s anti-virus measures. Morawiecki told...

Liberia: 12 Deportees from America Arrive in Monrovia; Quarantined as COVID-19 Precaution

Monrovia – A special US flight arrived in Monrovia just before midday Wednesday bringing in a dozen deportees from the United States of America. Immigration authorities told FrontPageAfrica that all twelve deportees were immediately processed after landing at the Roberts International Airport(RIA) and escorted to Star Base, Bushrod Island for quarantine. It is not clear […]

Woman Delivers Baby Onboard UP-Bound Shramik Train In Madhya Pradesh

A 28-year-old woman gave birth to a baby boy inside a Shramik special train at Ratlam railway station in Madhya Pradesh today while she was travelling to her native place in Uttar Pradesh from Gujarat, an official said.

Trump threatens Twitter with regulations, closure after site added fact-check link to tweet

President Donald Trump is threatening social media companies with new regulation or even closure after Twitter added fact checks to two of his tweets.

Madras HC Declares Late Tamil Nadu CM Jayalalithaa’s Nephew, Niece As Her 2nd Line Legal Heirs

The HC suggested that part of Jayalalithaa’s residence could be used as the CMO & part to be turned into a memorial.

UP’s Industrial Units Seek To Employ 5 Lakh Returnee Migrant Workers From Yogi Govt’s Skill Mapping Data Bank

An official spokesperson said that the Yogi govt was determined to ensure employment for all migrant workers.

Police Fire Tear Gas At Crowd Protesting Against Killing Of George Floyd

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — To the general public, the video of a white police officer pressing his knee into the neck...

Rebel groups kill at least 40 in attacks in eastern Congo

BENI, Congo — Rebels have killed at least 40 people in several attacks in Congo’s eastern Irumu territory, a local civil rights group says.

British government hopeful of securing deal with EU: Gove

LONDON (Reuters) - Britain’s government is hopeful it can secure a deal with the European Union to cover their future relationship, cabinet office minister Michael Gove said on Wednesday, describing politics as the main difficulty.

Ford pilots new heated sanitation software that can help neutralize the coronavirus in police vehicles

Ford Police Interceptor Utility vehicles can now employ a heated sanitation software to help disinfect and neutralize the coronavirus.

Nude man allegedly spent ‘entire day’ destroying Florida school

A naked man broke into a shuttered Florida high school and trashed the building, leaving $100,000 in damages in a 22-hour vandalism spree.

Apple To Reopen Approximately 100 US Retail Locations

Apple, which runs 510 retail locations throughout the globe, intends to open roughly 100 U.S. stores this week.

Merkel: German states taking increasing responsibility for coronavirus steps

BERLIN, May 27 — Germany’s federal government is monitoring the coronavirus closely but practical responsibility lies increasingly with the 16 states, Chancellor Angela Merkel said today, adding care must be taken to avoid the virus spreading fast again. “We are still at start of the...

Cop among 25 people booked for CMCO violation in Samarahan

KUCHING, May 27 — A policeman from the Samarahan district police headquarters was among 25 people who were issued compounds for violating the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases (Measures in Local Infection Areas) Regulations yesterday. Sarawak deputy police commissioner Datuk Dev Kumar...

Report: US demanding Israel drop claims to areas beyond sovereignty plan - Inside Israel

Israeli officials say US is pushing Israel to accept sovereignty plan as final border, drop claims to rest of Judea & Samaria

The Chinese Communist Party puts on a brave face

The National People’s Congress (NPC) of China meets every year at the end of  March. The NPC is the highest legislative and representative body of China and it has the power to make and implement

Progressives Show How Shallow the #MeToo Movement Is

When it comes to sexual assault accusations against Republicans, as we saw with Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh, Democrats insisted we believe all women. But now that presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden is being accused by former staffer Tara Reade of sexually assaulting her in the early 90s, the attitude appears to be quite different.

AIHRC Spotlights Civilian Casualties in Afghanistan's North

The Afghan Independent Human Rights Commission (AIHRC) on Wednesday expressed deep concerns over reports of an increase in the number of civilian casualties in the northern parts of the cou

Coronavirus lockdown | Mamata Banerjee apprehensive of return of migrants to West Bengal

The state considers the ferrying of a large number of migrant workers by the railways as a big problem for public health, says Mamata Banerjee

FG to inaugurate 200,000 capacity yam storage facility in Benue

The federal government will, on June 9, inaugurate the 200, 000 capacity yam storage facility for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs)

Omar condemns use of rubber bullets, tear gas on crowds at George Floyd protest

Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) on Wednesday condemned law enforcement for the use of rubber bullets and tear gas on crowds in Minneapolis that were protesting the death of George Floyd on Tuesday evening.

"Not An Inch Due": Punjab Rejects Harayan's Claim On Assembly Building

Haryana Speaker Gian Chand Gupta said the state has not been given its full share in the assembly building since its creation over 50 years ago, a charge refuted by his Punjab counterpart Rana KP Singh who claimed that ''not an inch was due''.

Government Rubbishes Rumors That Schools Will Open On 1 June

Government Rubbishes Schools Opening On 1 June Rumor. The government  has denied claims that schools will be opened on the the 1st of June. 

Roadside Bomb Explodes on Syria's M4 Highway in Idlib, Leaving Casualties

Earlier this year, Russia and Turkey agreed to carry out joint patrols on the M-4 highway in Idlib.

With an ally in control of the party machine, Keir Starmer’s victory is complete

David Evans is not a compromise appointment for general secretary. But will he improve the party culture?, says LabourList editor Sienna Rodgers

Special Report: Bolsonaro brought in his generals to fight coronavirus. Brazil is losing the battle

SÃO PAULO/RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) - In mid-March, Brazil took what seemed to be a forceful early strike against the coronavirus pandemic.

Chrungoo meets J&K LG, presented memorandum

The Rising Kashmir provides the most comprehensive coverage news, breaking news,videos, information on Kashmir, politics, cricket and more.

The Most Popular TV Show to Binge-Watch During Quarantine in Each State

‘Tiger King’ might be one of the most popular shows on Netflix, but many viewers are currently binge-watching old sitcoms.

Heat warning remains in place for a third straight day

A cold front is expected to move in on Friday

India vs Australia Pink ball Test to be held in December

Cricket Australia is due to confirm its tentative schedule for the 2020-21 season by the end of this week.

Nyali School Management Accused Of Embezzling Funds As School Runs Bankrupt

The Nyali School is now allegedly bankrupt and forcing parents to pay second term fees in full a year after buying school buses at an exaggerated prices, Kahawa Tungu can reveal.Sources in the sch

Top news of the day: Students allowed to appear for CBSE exams from current location; Trump offers to ‘mediate or arbitrate’ between India and China, and more

The major news headlines of the day, and more.

Pakistani Army Claims to Have Downed Indian 'Spy' Drone Along Line of Control

Pakistani troops shot down an Indian spy quadcopter in the Rakhchikri Sector along Line of Control, the military's Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said.

Trump again tweets about Scarborough conspiracy, despite heavy criticism

President Trump on Wednesday yet again raised a conspiracy theory about the death of an aide to former Rep.

LNA says there’s a clear link between Erdoğan and ISIS

The forces of the Libyan National Army (LNA) have arrested one of the most dangerous Islamic State (ISIS) jihadists in Tripoli, who arrived in Libya with the

Death of 'Mr Big' stirs memories of Singapore's gangland past

SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Early one October morning in 1969, Singapore police found the body of a man dumped in a storm drain. He had been stabbed to death, police said, in what became one of the country’s most notorious gang killings.

That's made up: Anies refutes business group's claim about reopening of malls

The third phase of restriction implementation in Jakarta could be extended. 

Limpopo launches Covid-19 response plan after cases surge in mining towns

The Limpopo government has launched a Covid-19 surge plan as the number of cases continue to rise, especially in mining areas.

Building a non-violent Puerto Rico

The high incidence of criminal activity linked to organized crime during this last long weekend - on the eve of the new economic and social activities reactivation stage, as part of easing certain social distancing measures - demands precise governmental responses along with citizens´ cooperation.

Boris Johnson has faced down Tory rebellions before, but this one is different

The Dominic Cummings furore can’t be dismissed as Westminster bubble story. And No 10 has made it clear whose side they’re on, says Katy Balls, the Spectator’s deputy political editor

Edo 2020: No man can stop me from returning as gov – Obaseki

Sodiq Oyeleke Godwin Obaseki says no man can stop him from returning as the Governor of Edo State. He said this amid internal crisis rocking the All Progressives Congress in Edo State ahead o...

Nevada governor to allow casinos to reopen next week

Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak (D) on Tuesday announced that the state’s casinos will begin reopening next week, a move that could provide a big economic boost amid the coronavirus’s burgeoning economic

Errant Aisha Jumwa, Chris Wamalwa Set To Lose Key Parliamentary Positions as ODM Cracks Whip

The National Super Alliance (NASA) will after a Parliamentary Group meeting dewhip members of parliament perceived as rebellious.Addressing the press on Wednesday, National Assembly minority whip

RMAF mounts mercy flight for ill Terengganu infant

KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 — The Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) today undertook a mercy flight to bring a 60-day-old baby boy suffering from heart problems from Terengganu to the Subang air base near here. RMAF said in a statement that the infant and his mother were flown from the Sultan Mahmud...

China can't remain oblivious to India's illegal constructions in Ladakh: FM Qureshi

Foreign minister says New Delhi's "aggressive policy against its neighbours is putting regional peace and stability at stake".

USD/CHF climbs above 0.9700 after SNB Chairman Jordan's comments

The USD/CHF fell to a daily low of 0.9650 in the early trading hours of the European session but turned north on Swiss National Bank Chairman Thomas J

Does Abbas realize his speech gave Israel responsibility for Judea and Samaria? - Opeds

A close reading of Abbas' latest diatribe has him turning over of the rule of Judea and Samaria to Israel. Is he aware of that gaffe? Op-ed.

'No Massive Forest Fires in Uttarakhand': Forest Department Clarifies Fake News

As it reportedly 'rained in some parts of the state' on Wednesday, Uttarakhand Forest Department calls out fake news and 'old and wrong visuals' about forest fires being shared on social media

Ghanaian Landlord allegedly kills tenant for refusing to vacate his house (Video)

A Ghanaian landlord identified as Victor Stephen Nana Kankam, has been arrested for allegedly killing his tenant who refused to vacate his house after he ordered him to. A Facebook user, Blessing Naana Ansah-Senkyire, who

Over 3,500 Shramik special trains ferried more than 48 lakh workers: Railways

Nearly 80% of total Shramik trains are destined for various destinations in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, said Ministry of Railways.IRCTC has distributed over 74 lakh free meals and more than 1 crore water bottles to travelling migrants so far

Judge in graft trial of Congo president's chief of staff dies

KINSHASA (Reuters) - The high court magistrate overseeing a landmark corruption trial of the Congo president’s chief of staff died of a heart attack overnight in the capital Kinshasa, police said on Wednesday, ruling out suggestions of foul play.

Does UP govt want to scrap labourers' constitutional rights, asks Priyanka

CM Adityanath had on May 25 said that the state government will provide social security and insurance to labourers

Shashank Manohar declines extension, BCCI says an Indian could contest for ICC chairman post - Cricket news

Shashank Manohar has declared he will not seek another term as the chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC) and also declined an offer of an extension.

In 2019, Lagos, Rivers, FCT, Ogun earned more than other 33 states combined — NBS

The quartet of Lagos, Rivers, the FCT and Delta states had a combined internally generated revenue more than all other 34 states of the federation...

Samarinda flood victims turn to social media for help

Heavy rain that hit Samarinda over the weekend left numerous areas of East Kalimantan's capital flooded.

Trump Threatens Twitter After Presidential Tweets Get Fact Check

The president claimed that tech giants “silence conservative voices,” and threatened to regulate them, despite not being able to.

Pakistani villager urges India to return 'spy' pigeon

The owner of a pigeon "arrested" by India for spying says his bird was freed for Eid and is innocent.

Sari Baldauf takes over as Nokia chair from Siilasmaa

HELSINKI (Reuters) - Sari Baldauf took over as chairwoman of telecoms equipment maker Nokia on Wednesday, succeeding Risto Siilasmaa who chaired the Finnish firm for eight years.

Lesotho’s new leader faces enormous hurdles ensuring peace and political stability

Majoro’s installation as Prime Minister is welcome. But it does not guarantee much needed political stability in an era of complex coalition politics in which none of Lesotho’s parties has a clear majority.

Bossie, Lewandowski warned Trump he was in trouble in 2020: report

Two top advisers to President Trump’s 2016 campaign warned him about his shaky standing in several key battlegrounds in the 2020 race, provoking the White House to fly in state directors from Arizona

Dahod youth jumps into well to evade arrest, dies: Cops

The deceased, Ajay Valvai (22) who had also managed to escape, had accidentally jumped into a well, the police said.

German minister warns of far-right threat as anti-Semitic crime jumps

The number of anti-Semitic crimes committed in Germany rose last year by 13%, Interior Minster Horst Seehofer said on Wednesday, laying the blame squarely on right-wing radicals. Germany has stepped up efforts to counter far-right groups in recent months, especially after a gunman in the city of Halle

PA eyes international coalition to block Israeli sovereignty bid - Inside Israel

'Next few weeks will be decisive'. As date for Israel's sovereignty plan nears, PLO and Arab MKs lobby Europe, Arab states to intervene.

Does Trump Really Have Unique Appeal Among Working-Class Whites?

In this week’s FiveThirtyEight Politics podcast, the team discusses comments former Vice President Joe Biden made during a conversation about black voters. The …

'Firing them is not enough' | George Floyd's sister wants justice after brother dies in police custody

Anger has bubbled after Floyd was killed while in police custody in Minneapolis on Monday night. Video taken from someone at a scene showed an officer with a knee clamped down on Floyd's neck while he laid face-down in the street while handcuffed.

Hundreds Question High Court’s Integrity in ‘The People Are The Sovereign’ Rally

The court commits abhorrent violations of the sacred principle of the separation of powers that guides Western democracies.

Mumbai: Meeting of Maha Vikas Aghadi begins at CM Thackeray's Varsha bungalow

Mumbai: Meeting of Maha Vikas Aghadi begins at CM Thackeray's Varsha bungalow: The meeting of Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) has begun at Maharashtra Chief Minister and Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray's Varsha bungalow residence and senior leaders of alliance partners are in attendance amid reports of a rift between alliance partners.. Get all latest entertainment & viral stories on english.lokmat.com

Blowout at OIL well in Assam

Officials of the Oil India Limited (OIL) said efforts were on to bring under control a well in eastern Assam’s Tinsukia district that experienced a blowout — uncontrolled escape of gas — on Wednesday

32 fresh COVID-19 cases in Assam, total rises to 714

Nagaland Page is an English newspaper published from Dimapur, Nagaland.

Five arrested after bungled assassination in war for control of European drug trade that has led to 41 deaths

The CCTV footage shows two men soaking a stolen SMART car with liquid before the flames unexpectedly engulf both men, leaving at least one alight.

Peter Manfredonia was 'on a mission' to find young neighborhood woman, victim's wife says

"He was clearly walking to her home with a mission, with a machete in his backpack."

Auto crash claims 5 lives, 5 injured in Kano

Five people were confirmed dead, while five others sustained varying degrees of injury in an accident that occured on Wednesday on

Brazilian gang held in Offaly had sub-machine gun and student visas

Men suspected of planning murder of member of criminal gang

Rock Hill mother, boyfriend charged in death of 4-year-old who tested positive for cocaine at birth

A 4-year-old child was dead in Rock Hill late Tuesday morning, prompting a death investigation and leading to the arrest of the child’s mother and the mother’s boyfriend.

Judge in top DR Congo corruption trial dies

The judge in a high-profile graft trial involving a key ally of DR Congo President Felix Tshisekedi died suddenly overnight of a heart attack, police said Wednesday. Judge Raphael Yanyi "fell il...

Children’s Day: Girl-child education must be sustained – Aisha Buhari 

Kayode Oyero Aisha Buhari, wife of the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), has urged children in the country to take online learning seriously. She stated this on Wednesday whi...

BREAKING: Abducted MDC ladies atteds court at Parktown Hospital

Three MDC activists who were arrested for staging an illegal demonstration in Warren Park have appeared before a magistrate at a court session that was held at ...

Public telling police 'if it's OK for Cummings it's OK for us' says PCC

People breaching lockdown rules in the West Midlands have told police they are not following them because Dominic Cummings didn't.

6 Little Owls Decide To Beat The Heat With A Pool Party; Twitter Says They’re Having A Hoot

Owls were spotted having a pool party in the backyard of a Twitter user who posted pictures of the birds having a gala time.

Las Vegas police seek help identifying 4 from business robbery

Las Vegas police are seeking the public’s help in identifying four people who carried out a robbery at a business in the Las Vegas valley on May 11.

BBC picks up crime drama 'DNA' starring Charlotte Rampling

May 27 (UPI) -- The BBC has picked up Danish crime series DNA starring Charlotte Rampling, along with Anders W. Berthelsen and Nicolas Bro of The Killing.

Brothers choke to death in well

Two brothers who stepped into a well to rescue a calf died of suffocation at Kumbala in Kasaragod district on Wednesday. According to the police, the deceased were identified as 45-year-old Narayanan

15 smart kiosks to be set up for COVID-19 testing

The State government in collaboration with Wipro GE Healthcare will set up 15 ‘smart kiosks’ across the State in the next few days for random population-based screening for COVID-19. The company’s ini

Haryana: 57 Tablighi Jamaat Members Found Guilty Of Violating Social Distancing Rules, Fined Rs 1,000

Fifty-seven foreign nationals linked to Tablighi Jamaat have been found guilty of violating social distancing rules by the Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate (ACJM) Haryana’s Nuh district. They have been asked to pay a fine of Rs 1,000 as a result, NDTV has reported.

Will mail-in voting turn Election Day into Election Week?

A shift to mail voting is increasing the chances that Americans will not know the winner of November’s presidential race on election night, a scenario that is fueling worries about...

Man says he broke into San Diego bank just so he could heat up his Hot Pockets

A man who was arrested on suspicion of breaking into a Chollas View bank early Wednesday morning apparently entered the branch just so he can heat up his Hot Pocket sandwiches.

Thai parliament urged to pass record $60-billion virus stimulus bill

'To get the country back on track...we urgently need the budget of 1.9 trillion baht,' says Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha

Twenty-six arrested in France and Belgium over Vietnam migrant lorry deaths

Police in Belgium and France on Wednesday announced the arrests of 26 people suspected of human trafficking in the deaths of 39 Vietnamese migrants who were found in a refrigerated truck in Britain l…

In A First, Twitter Flags Trump’s Tweets With Fact-Check Warning; He Alleges Curb On Free Speech

Twitter flagged two of his tweets claiming “mail-in ballots will be anything less than substantially fraudulent”.

Liquor sales to resume today

Order and sale only through Bevco mobile app

With record 817 fresh cases, Tamil Nadu's Covid-19 count crosses 18,000-mark

The death toll in the state increased to 133 after six more fatalities were reported since Tuesday.Of the new cases reported, 138 patients were returnees from Maharashtra followed by one from Telangana and other states who were tested positive in the state

Tulsi Gabbard Just Made a Completely Unconvincing Excuse for Dropping Lawsuit Against Hillary Clinton

Looks like Tulsi Gabbard (D-Hawaii) just hoisted herself up onto the moral high ground while making a completely nonsensical excuse for utterly wasting a federal court’s time. Gabbard voluntarily withdrew her defamation lawsuit against Hillary Clinton on Wednesday, on grounds that there are simply more important things in life than defending herself from being called a Russian asset.

'I was determined', says girl who cycled injured dad across India

More sports News: A 15-year-old girl who won praise for carrying her injured father hundreds of miles across India by bike said on Wednesday she never thought of giving

The Silent Killer: As Heat Wave Engulfs Northern India, Here’s Why It’s Deadly And How To Minimise The Damage

In India, heatwaves are the third biggest natural cause of deaths, having killed over 6,000 people since 2010

Tiger that had killed shepherd near Hunsur trapped

Big cat injured due to territorial fight; to be shifted to Bengaluru Bannerghatta Biological Park Mysore/Mysuru: The tiger that had mauled a shepherd to death near Hunsur on Monday was trapped inside a cage late last night. A few remains of 65-year-old Jagadeesh was found near D. Haadi of Neralakuppe by the Forest Department officials...

Edo 2020: Whether it's direct or indirect primaries, I will win, Obaseki says

The governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki, has expressed his indifference to the method of primaries adopted by the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC)

Rice cultivation: Revoke ban or face agitation, Congress tells Haryana govt.

Desist from experiments with farming and farmers during pandemic, it says

Two couples enter into wedlock in simple marriages

Mysore/Mysuru: Many events including marriages are being cancelled or postponed to COVID-induced lockdown. Noting this, State BJP Yuva Morcha General Secretary B.Y. Vijayendra Abhimani Balaga had this morning arranged simple marriage of two such couples, who come from economically backward families, at Maralasiddeshwara Swamy Temple on Adipampa Road in Kuvempunagar here. The two couples, who...

Fort Myers Police locate suspect who broke into a Publix in Lehigh Acres

FMPD responded to an alarm at a Publix on Lee Boulevard. They noticed someone had tried to break in. Citizens notified police about a possible suspect. They were able to apprehend the man.

Government mulling on online teaching for PUC

Mysore/Mysuru: In a significant move in taking online education to all levels of higher education, the State Government on Tuesday resolved to continue with the system as a new normal in higher education. Chief Minister B.S.Yediyurappa at a review meeting of the Higher Education Department at Bengaluru yesterday directed officials to extend the current online...

Dubai government offices to resume work with 100 per cent employees from June 14

From Sunday, May 31, government offices will start work with 50% staff

Video Shows George Floyd Moments Before His Death, Wasn't Resisting Arrest

New surveillance footage shows the moments before a Minneapolis police officer kneeled on George Floyd's neck as he repeatedly told them he couldn'...

Why Do 44% of Republicans Believe Bill Gates Will Use Coronavirus Vaccines to Inject Them With Microchips?

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Campaign groups call for chicken farms moratorium

An open letter asking for a pause to chicken farm planning applications has been sent to to Powys County Council’s leader and chief executive.

Big Covid-19 spike in TN: 817 cases in 1 day, 558 in Chennai

Tamilnadu today witnessed a sharp increase in Covid-19 cases, as the State health department reported that 817 persons were found infected with coronavirus today. Continue Reading →

Swiss to allow events of up to 300 people from June 6

ZURICH (Reuters) - The Swiss government said public and private events of up to 300 people and spontaneous gatherings of up to 30 people would be allowed again from June 6, further easing restrictions as the COVID-19 pandemic shows signs of ebbing.

Revenue Service Officer Allegedly Commits Suicide At Delhi Home, Note Found

An Indian Revenue Service (IRS) officer allegedly committed suicide by hanging himself from the ceiling fan at his residence in Bapu Dham on Wednesday, police said.

People Coming in Goa are not Required to be Quarantined: CM Pramod Sawant -

The Goa government has changed its Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for people entering the state. People entering the state through

McCarthy urges Democrats to pull surveillance bill

House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) on Wednesday asked Democratic leadership to hold off on a vote on the reauthorization of three expired surveillance programs.

Syrian Army aggressively blocks US military’s path in northeast Syria

BEIRUT, LEBANON (3:45 P.M.) – On Wednesday, a Syrian Arab Army (SAA) unit prevented an American military convoy from passing towards the village of Al-Dardara in the Al-Hasakah Governorate on Wednesday. According to a report from northeastern Syria, the U.S. military convoy approached the Syrian Arab Army’s positions outside of Al-Dardara. Upon reaching the Syrian Army’s positions, the U.S. military was forced to turn around after the SAA refused to open the road to the American troops. The report said the convoy was comprised of both U.S. personnel and fighters from the Kudish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF). Wednesday incident marked the second time in the last ten days that the Syrian Arab Army has aggressively forced the U.S. military to reroute in northeastern Syria.

ANALYSIS | Communications confusion: Is govt’s lockdown policy, planning coming apart at the seams?

Over the past 48 hours it seems as if government’s policy and planning strategy in easing the lockdown has started coming apart. It's difficult to see, much less understand, what actually is happening, and why, writes Pieter du Toit.

No10 defends refusal to review fines given to parents seeking childcare during lockdown

Downing Street has defended its decision to not review fines given to parents travelling for childcare during lockdown after Matt Hancock said he would "look into it". A Number 10 spokesman said the enforcement of fines is a matter for police. Hopes had been sparked that fines could be refunded after the health secretary, responding to a question at Tuesday evening's coronavirus press conference, said it was "perfectly reasonable" for ministers to consider a review. Mr Hancock was asked about a potential review by Martin, a vicar from Brighton, who was seemingly making reference to a trip made by the PM's chief aide Dominic Cummings from London to Durham. Mr Cummings has defended his actions, claiming he was in an exceptional circumstance and travelled to his parents house in order to be closer to childcare, should he and his wife become incapacitated by Covid-19. The advisor has received the backing of Boris Johnson and several other Cabinet ministers, leaving many to wonder whether lockdown rules were open…

Spain govt under fire over Women's Day March on eve of outbreak

Spain's left-wing government was facing growing pressure Wednesday after a damning report emerged criticising its decision to permit a huge March 8 rally in Madrid as the epidemic gathered pace.

India to start Australia Test series at Brisbane on December 3, no quarantine hub: Australian media

Cricket News: Cricket Australia has locked in four venues for the financially crucial Test series against India and the first match is tentatively set for a Dec 3 s

Despite lockdown orders, murder rates are rising in cities across America, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - Homicides in Nashville have spiked 233% during the pandemic. Houston, New York, and other cities have reported sizeable increases, as well.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

Five arrested after bungled assassination in war for control of European drug trade that has led to 41 deaths, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - The CCTV footage shows two men soaking a stolen SMART car with liquid before the flames unexpectedly engulf both men, leaving at least one alight.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

The Queen reportedly 'has a soft spot for Americans' since meeting Barack Obama, and has even asked if he'll come to the UK for another visit, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - Barack and Michelle Obama visited the royal family three times between 2009 and 2016, but they have not returned since leaving office.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

UPDATED: Court stops revocation of Ororo Marginal Field

The Federal High Court sitting in Lagos Wednesday restrained the Minister of Petroleum Resources and Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR)...

BREAKING: Court stops revocation of Ororo Marginal Field

The Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has restrained the Minister of Petroleum Resources and Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR)...

Thousands of illegal firearms still in circulation - Hudson

Despite the Government claiming to make New Zealand safer with its firearms reforms and gun buyback, according to the Auditor-General we still don’t know how many now illegal firearms are in the country, National’s Police spokesperson Brett Hudson says.

Thousands Of Illegal Firearms Still In Circulation

Despite the Government claiming to make New Zealand safer with its firearms reforms and gun buyback, according to the Auditor-General we still don’t know how many now illegal firearms are in the country, National’s Police spokesperson Brett Hudson says.

Pakistan army shoots down Indian spy quadcopter at LoC

RAWALPINDI, Pakistan: Pakistan army has shot down an Indian spy quadcopter at the Line of Control (LoC) near the Rakh Chakri Sector, the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) said. In a statement on Wednesday, the ISPR said that the Indian spy quadcopter had intruded 650 meters inside Pakistan’s administered Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK). “Intrusion by the Indian spying quadcopter is Saffron terrorism,” the Director General ISPR Major General Babar Iftikhar said.

Pakistan Army shot down Indian spy drone that crossed over LoC: ISPR

The spy drone had crossed over 650 metres into Pakistani territory and was shot down in the Rakh Chakri sector

UPDATED: Ize-Iyamu collects Edo guber nomination form

The 2016 governorship candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo State, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, Wednesday picked the expression...

BREAKING: Ize-Iyamu collects APC governorship form

Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu on Wednesday collected the nomination form for the governorship ticket of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC)...

Prominent Kano Monarch dies at 89 - The Nation Nigeria

Dr. Wada Ibrahim Waziri, the Sa'in Bichi, Hakimin Dambatta has passed on at the age of 89.Family sources told The Nation that the prominent monarch...

Coronavirus: Obaseki intensifies search - The Nation Nigeria

The Godwin Obaseki’s administration has ramped up efforts at containing the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) in Edo State by visiting over ...

Girl, 14, died from suspected ecstasy overdose after lockdown party

Heartbroken friends have pleaded with other teenagers not to make the same mistake.

Girl, 14, who died from ‘ecstasy overdose’ at lockdown house party pictured as pals warn ‘don’t make the same mistake’

THIS is the first picture of the 14-year-old girl who died after taking ecstasy – as her friends begged others “please do not do drugs”. Schoolgirl Jessica Hannah, from Scarboroug…

Coronavirus has created a 'lockdown generation', with one in six young people forced to stop working, UN warns

The body's International Labour Organisation said the COVID-19 crisis has disproportionately affected young people and could impact upon their work opportunities and career options for decades.

Covid-19: CBSE students who moved amid lockdown can take Class 10, Class 12 exams from new location

HRD Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal said the students should contact their schools to inform them about where they wish to take the exams.

It looks like Amy Cooper, the white woman in the viral Central Park video, is a liberal. That's important

On Monday around 8am, a white woman named Amy Cooper was walking her dog unleashed in a protected area of New York City’s Central Park, a wooded space called The Ramble.

Teen stopped for stunt driving had 14 previous traffic charges in 2020: Ottawa Police

Ottawa Police say a 17 year-old driver with 14 previous traffic charges in the first five months of 2020 was stopped for speeding again.

Delhi farmer buys flight tickets worth Rs 68,000 to send 10 workers back home

Pappan Singh, a mushroom farmer in Delhi's Tigipur village, who is helping rewrite the migrant narrative. He has booked tickets worth Rs 68,000 for 10 of his workers to return to Bihar.

Which? launches new way to report delays to your flight refund

A number of customers have been waiting weeks for a flight refund

How primary schools will look from June 1 as teachers section off classrooms and corridors – and kids will queue in pens

A PRIMARY school has revealed how classrooms will look from June 1 with children being dropped off into pens and sent home if they refuse to social distance. Pupils at Kingsholm church of England s…

Covid-19 -ve certificate or paid testing compulsory for people entering state: CM

The people entering from other states in Goa have to compulsory present a covid-19 negative certificate or else undergo paid covid-19 testing in Goa. There will

Land at the centre of planning row in south Manchester shut while investigation work into potential asbestos contamination carried out

'We have acted at the earliest opportunity to put protection measures in place and conduct a detailed inspection'

Woman rescued from River Clyde after car crashed into water at Renfrew ferry terminal

A WOMAN has been rescued after her car crashed into the River Clyde. The incident at the Renfrew ferry terminal just after 1pm prompted an emergency response with police, ambulance and fire crews i…

League of various sectors of live events industry formed

Live Events was the first to feel the impact of the crisis when events were canceled as early as January 2020 when news of the pandemic broke out. Live Events is now deemed the last to recover.

Will the stranded workers from Maharashtra be allowed to commute to work in Goa

Maharastrian workers employed at Goa's industrial estates have been asked to rejoin duty soon. Otherwise their services would be terminated, they have been warn

Labour Boasts Illegal Roadblocks Were "Well Supported By Government"

Two Labour Members of Parliament have confirmed the claim by Democracy Action that the Government and Police condone illegal iwi roadblocks on public roads. Tamati Coffey (Labour – Waiariki) and Kiri Allan (Labour – List MP living in the East Coast) have stated that these roadblocks were “well supported” by the Government and that police “helped with the checkpoints”.

Police commissioner says lockdown breakers are using Dominic Cummings as an excuse

West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner David Jamieson says it's 'almost impossible' for officers to do their job

'Startling steps' tourist bridge in China closed after girl falls and breaks spine

The child and her family were visiting Tangli Happy Play Valley in Dalian, in north-eastern China's Liaoning Province, when her safety harness failed to protect her

Longest state of emergency

The state of emergency in British Columbia has been extended for another two weeks due to the COVID-19 pandemic, making this the longest state of emergency in the province's history.

Political donors want candidates to toe party lines

Political donors like candidates who stick with their party's positions, researchers find. Voters also tend to steer clear of candidates with extreme views.

SAA can be rescued with requisite funding – administrators

Discussions with government reportedly ongoing.

Blow for Ruto as 3 Mt Kenya MPs announce defection from Tanga Tanga

A bad month for the DP just got worse

Two policemen 'forced woman to wear gas mask then raped and tortured her'

Police officers Nikolay Kuziv, 35, and Sergey Sulima, 29, are being held in custody as part of an investigation into claims they raped and tortured a crime witness in Ukraine

Heavy Storms Kill Two People In Siberia, Damage Houses, Infrastructure

Heavy storms and rains in Russia's Siberian region of Kemerovo have left two people dead and damaged dozens of houses and social infrastructure.

Good news for students: HRD Minister says CBSE X and XII candidates can give exams in their own states

Class 10 and 12 students who have moved to a different state or district when schools were closed during the COVID-19-induced lockdown can appear for pending board exams there only, Union HRD Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal 'Nishank' announced on Wednesday.

NCHM JEE 2020 will be conducted on June 22, says National Testing Agency

Worry of repercussions

The boss of one of the two Canadians imprisoned in China says he doesn't want the People's Republic to subject them to repercussions because today's court ruling went against its wishes.

Rukiga district leaders query ambulance donation from MP Kabafunzaki

Rukiga, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A dispute has erupted between Hebert Kabafunzaki, the Rukiga County Member of Parliament, district officials and residents over an ambulance. The dispute started after Kabafunzaki handed over an ambulance registration number UAU 677X to Rukiga district COVID-19 taskforce to transport patients from villages to health centres. Kabafunzaki directed that …

Six years in prison for crystal meth production

The court in The Hague sentenced three men from Mexico to six years in prison for involvement in the production of crystal meth. The men were caught in the act of producing meth in a warehouse in in

BBC backs its political editor Laura Kuenssberg and says she did NOT tweet 'in defence' of Dominic Cummings after a 'significant' number of complaints

Laura Kuenssberg had responded directly to Daily Mirror political editor Pippa Crerar who first revealed Dominic Cummings's 260-mile journey from London to County Durham with his family.

Denver: Yuvraj Singh names favourite 'Money Heist' character after Shane Warne reveals his love for the show

Shane Warne cannot wait to watch the fifth season of a popular Spanish web series Money Heist as he revealed on the social media.

RNLI boss urges Government to restrict access to beaches until lifeguards return

Local RNLI crews were called out several times over the Bank Holiday weekend to rescue people in trouble along North Somerset coast

Quebec long-term care facilities need more medical staff, better use of PPE, military report finds

The office of Premier Francois Legault confirmed to CTV News that the government received the report late Tuesday night.

Watch all these local TV newsreaders chant the same Amazon puff piece (Update: Amazon statement)

At least 10 local TV stations ran a “news” report written and produced by Amazon, reports The Courier-News. The video was provided by Amazon, and only one station disclosed that the &#8…

How Israel and the Arab world are making peace without a peace deal

Turns out that solving the Palestinian question isn’t essential after all. And the Trump administration, Israel and a few of the Gulf Arabs seem fine with that.

Ukraine's FM Kuleba plans to visit Hungary in late May

Relations between the two countries slid to a chill after the Ukrainian parliament in 2017 passed a new education law, which Hungary says treads on minority rights – the claim Ukraine has been steadily refuting.

Wife says Cummings was in bed for 10 days while he 'picked up son from hospital'

Holes are being blown in the couple's stories.

Calls for clarification in govt talks on pension age

There have been calls on the parties negotiating the programme for government to clarify if pre-election pledges not to increase the pension age to 67 from next year will be honoured.

Police hunt man who exposed himself to woman in rural Stockport

The man was about 50 and was wearing striped clothing

Irregularities in N-Power prompts FG to reform program for greater efficiency

Some irregularities in the N-Power program has prompted the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development to streamline the programme for greater efficiency to provide opportunities for more Nigerian youths.

MP people will give Scindia a befitting reply: Kamal Nath

After Guardian report, Kano to hasten distribution of FG palliatives already beaten by rain

Kano State Government has finalized arrangement to distribute the Federal government palliatives to less privilege. The state government action came few hours after The Guardian reported how the same food items were abandoned in an open space and being hit by rain and sun. A statement issued by Commissioner for Information, Malam Garba, explained that […]

Coronavirus Scotland: Junkie claimed he had Covid-19 during violent outburst when Glasgow chemist refused him methadone

A JUNKIE threatened to burn down a chemist, shoot a bystander and claimed he had coronavirus after being refused methadone. The 32-year-old went berserk after pharmacy staff in Glasgow denied him a…

CS Kagwe Uncovers Fraud by Ministry Mafia

Ministry of Health Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe uncovered fraud by mafia in his docket...

Provide details on facilities for Covid-19 patients: HC tells Delhi government, Centre

The court took note of a viral video accusing both governments of lapses in arrangements for Covid-19 patients.

Covid-19 Cases In Ladakh Rise To 54

Another person tested positive for the novel coronavirus in Leh district, taking the number of cases in Ladakh to 54 on Wednesday, the Health Department said

Cyclone Amphan reinforces urgent need for climate adaptation planning

Last week, super cyclone Amphan (alluding to the Thai word for "sky") developed in the Bay of Bengal as the strongest cyclone ever to be recorded in the region, comparable to a Category 5 hurricane. On ...

Isipingo supermarket fined during lockdown

Metro Police also removed more than three tons of stolen property.

Whole country to move to Level 3 on 1 June, but further detail delayed, again

A highly anticipated media briefing on the Level 3 regulations has once again been postponed. Meanwhile, Health Minister Zweli Mkhizi clarified on Wednesday that Covid-19 hotspots will move to Level 3 along with the rest of the country on 1 June.

Alastair Campbell: My 10-point plan for coronavirus crisis and why government scores zero

I wrote a ten-point guide to crisis communications many weeks ago and looking back it's terrifying that the government scores zero out of ten

National Won’t Support Rushing APEC Bill

In what we hope will be a post-Covid world, New Zealand is set to host APEC in 2021, National’s Foreign Affairs spokesperson Gerry Brownlee says.

AFP will not lay charges against Annika Smethurst over publishing of classified intelligence documents

No charges will be laid against Annika Smethurst after Australian Federal Police investigated her use of leaked documents in an article.

South Africa’s 24-hour trend report – 26 May 2020

This is a summary of the trending, highest impact, and most active themes and their narratives related to social cohesion and division in South African public-domain social media conversations on 26 May 2020.

More than half of national parks to reopen June 1 after COVID-19 closure

Parks Canada says some operations at national parks, national historic sites, historic waterways, and national marine conservation areas will resume startin

Japan Plans Possible Flight Subsidies to Boost Tourism When/If Any Form of Normal Returns

Japan's tourism chiefs have revealed a quite staggering yet entirely believable modern statistic, showing that incoming tourism during the month of April fell by... go on, have a guess... 99.9 per cent. That left a mere 2,900 overseas travellers entering the country for a massively ill-advised and no doubt quite bizarre holiday during the month.