Commentary: Coronavirus has turned retail therapy into retail anxiety

The return to shopping and eating out in some countries may be a welcome relief, but the return to normal retail is a long way off, say observers.

Goodbye office: Is the future of work in our homes?

SINGAPORE: Wanting to create a parent-friendly workplace, Ms Joerin Yao, managing director of human resource consultancy Enable Group, has been ...

'We have to ration our meals': Malaysians share their struggles after COVID-19 left them jobless

CNA spoke to five Malaysians who were left unemployed because of the COVID-19 pandemic. It has been a daunting experience having no income to make ...

Huddersfield owner says 50 or 60 clubs could go bust next year

LONDON: Up to 60 English lower league football clubs could go out of business if the sport fails to plan for the impact of COVID-19 beyond the ...

Coronavirus could cost Mexico a million jobs: President

Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said on Sunday that the novel coronavirus could cost as many as a million jobs in the country as ...

Australia begins wide-ranging enquiry into deadly bushfires

Australia on Monday began the first hearings of a powerful inquiry into the causes of catastrophic bushfires that swept across the country, ...

In China's auto market, worries grow that cashback deals and gifts presage damaging price war

Cashback offers, up to 10 free oil changes, generous prepaid gasoline cards - these are just some of the giveaways China's auto dealerships are ...

Qatar virus tracing app stirs rare privacy backlash

Privacy concerns over Qatar's coronavirus contact tracing app, a tool that is mandatory on pain of prison, have prompted a rare backlash and ...

Japan lifts COVID-19 emergency but urges caution

Japan was poised to lift its nationwide state of emergency over the coronavirus on Monday, gradually reopening the world's third-biggest economy ...

Thailand reports 2 new COVID-19 cases, 1 more death

Thailand confirmed two new coronavirus cases and one additional death on Monday, a health ministry spokesman said.

Keselowski wins NASCAR's longest race

Brad Keselowski won the Coca Cola 600 in a shootout on Sunday as NASCAR did its best to fill the sporting void created by the novel coronavirus ...

SIA investigating after pilot who flew into Bangladesh airspace couldn't give clearance number

SINGAPORE: Singapore Airlines (SIA) is investigating an incident where a pilot who flew into Bangladesh airspace was unable to provide a clearance ...

Reds still 'mates' with pay-cut rebels - captain

MELBOURNE: Queensland Reds players harbour no ill will towards Wallabies lock Izack Rodda and two other team mates for rebelling against pay-cuts, ...

CPF, HDB, IRAS to resume operations at service counters from Jun 2, by appointment only

SINGAPORE: Selected government service centres will resume operations from Jun 2, but by appointment only, as Singapore exits the COVID-19 ...

Hockey - Indian Olympic great Balbir Singh dies aged 95

REUTERS: India's three-times Olympic gold medallist Balbir Singh has died at the age of 95 after a prolonged pulmonary illness. Singh helped ...

New Zealand thrilled to snatch sporting spotlight with Premier League

REUTERS: The prize-money is paltry, the field lacks star power and the tournament director is busy hammering out the draw while locked down in ...

Elgar eyes South Africa test captaincy

Dean Elgar would be willing to become South Africa’s next test captain as speculation about who will replace Faf du Plessis gathers momentum.

Dutch court rejects attempt to stop 5G rollout over health concerns

AMSTERDAM: A court in the Netherlands on Monday rejected a suit brought by a group seeking to halt the country's 5G telecommunications network ...

Georgian tennis player Basilashvili charged with domestic violence

Georgian tennis player Nikoloz Basilashvili has been charged with assaulting his former wife, his lawyer Irma Chkadua said.

China's football team 'more united' under COVID-19

SHANGHAI: COVID-19 has indefinitely postponed the Chinese Super League (CSL) season but it has given the national team time to bond under coach Li ...

German government, regions tussle over reopening from COVID-19 lockdowns

BERLIN: Germany's central and regional governments were at odds on Monday (May 25) over when and how far to ease contact distancing rules, with ...

Malaysia reports 172 new COVID-19 cases, mostly illegal immigrants in detention centres

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia reported 172 new COVID-19 cases on Monday (May 25), most of them illegal immigrants at detention centres. Five of the new ...

Basketball-EuroLeague and EuroCup seasons terminated due to pandemic

Europe's top two club basketball competitions have been terminated this season without naming any winners due to the COVID-19 pandemic, organisers ...

French support plan ready to be launched on June 3 - national federation

PARIS: The French tennis federation's 35-million euro (31.3 million pounds) plan will be effectively launched on June 3 with a dedicated platform ...

Trump warns he may move Republican convention site from North Carolina

US President Donald Trump warned on Monday that he may move the Republican National Convention from North Carolina set for August if the event ...

Football: English FA ends Women's Super League season

LONDON: England's Football Association (FA) has ended the Women's Super League (WSL) season, which was interrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic, in ...

Pro tennis bounces back with New Zealand tournament

New Zealand Tennis said Monday it was set to host the southern hemisphere's first professional tournament since the COVID-19 shutdown.

English FA ends Women's Super League season

REUTERS: England's Football Association (FA) has ended the Women's Super League (WSL) season, which was interrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic, in ...

Air Canada, Transat deal faces intense EU antitrust scrutiny

Air Canada's bid for Canadian tour operator Transat AT Inc may result in higher prices and less choice for flights between Europe and Canada, EU ...

Football: La Liga return 'what we all need', says Atletico's Correa

Atletico Madrid winger Angel Correa on Monday said that a return to football "is what we all need" ahead of a possible La Liga restart in mid-June.

Football: Marseille fans blast board's 'ruinous manegement'

MARSEILLE: Supporters groups of French Ligue 1 club Marseille united on Monday (May 25) in castigating the board for what they called "years of ...

Lufthansa says Germany approves stabilization package

Germany's new Economic Stabilization Fund (WSF) has approved a 9 billion euro (US$9.80 billion) stabilization package for Lufthansa , Germany's ...

Mexican auto industry groups urge Puebla state to allow operations to restart

Mexican auto industry groups urge Puebla state to allow operations to restart

Mexican auto industry groups urge Puebla state to allow operations to restart

MEXICO CITY — Mexican auto industry groups on Sunday urged the governor of the state of Puebla to allow a gradual restart of operations after economic activity was curbed to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus.

IKEA is opening “urban concept store” in Piraeus

Popular Swedish furniture and houseware retailer, IKEA, will open its first "urban concept store", in the centre of Piraeus.

IKEA opens new store in Beit Shemesh region - Inside Israel

Furniture giant IKEA opens sixth branch in Israel, with new store west of Jerusalem, in Beit Shemesh district.

Rivers community demands justice for doctor assaulted by Air Force airmen

Chukwudi Akasike, Port Harcourt THE people of Polobubo (Tsekelewu) in Warri North Local Government Area of Delta State have called on the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), to or...

Delta community demands justice for doctor assaulted by Air Force airmen

Chukwudi Akasike, Port Harcourt THE people of Polobubo (Tsekelewu) in Warri North Local Government Area of Delta State have called on the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), to or...

Community tasks Buhari to get justice for assaulted medical doctor

President Muhammadu Buhari has been tasked to order an inquiry into the reported physical assault on Dr Avwebo Otoide, a physician, by...

Nigerians blast Abike Dabiri, Pantami on social media

Nigerians on social media have expressed their disappointment over what they described as a public show of shame between the Chief Executive Officer

Office invasion: Minister, Dabiri-Erewa fight dirty on social media

Adelani Adepegba, Samson Folarin and Ife Ogunfuwa The Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, and the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, I...

218 Almajiris repatriated to Kaduna to get free, compulsory education - El-Rufa'i

Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir Ahmad El-Rufa'i has assured that, all the 218 Almajirai who were repatriated to Kaduna and now tested...

Kaduna to enrol repatriated Almajirai in primary schools – El-Rufai

Godwin ISENYO, Kaduna. Kaduna State Governor, Malam Nasir El-Rufai on Monday said all the 218 Almajirai repatriated from neighbouring states and tested negative for COVID-19 will be enrolled in ...

Coronavirus: Impact of easing restrictions in the Republic 'to become clear this week'

The Minister for Health said it will become clear later this week whether the easing of restrictions has led to more cases of Covid-19 in the Republic.

Impact of easing restrictions to become clear this week, says Harris

Simon Harris said he is feeling ‘optimistic’ but warned the public cannot ‘get sloppy’.

The Scottish Tories’ defence of Boris Johnson has left them looking craven

The Dominic Cummings scandal has exposed the party’s continuing lack of independence from Westminster.  

“I want to see my friends, but I'm scared”: How do children feel about going back to school?

The New Statesman asks pupils what their views are on returning. 

Leinster Rugby cancel season tickets sale for 2020/21 campaign

The Blues have confirmed that current season ticket holders will retain the right to buy their current seat through to the 2021-22 season instead

Leinster scrap season tickets for 2020/21 amid pandemic uncertainty

Leinster Rugby have taken the “unprecedented step” of cancelling their season ticket offering for 2020/21 as the province grapples with the consequences of the coronavirus pandemic and social distancing requirements which are likely to be in place for the foreseeable future.

Mongolia to maintain strict virus regulations ‘until vaccine found’

ULAANBAATAR, May 25 — Mongolia will maintain strict coronavirus regulations until a vaccine is found, the prime minister said today, raising the prospect of the country being locked down for months to come. Wedged between Russia and China, landlocked Mongolia on March 12 become one of the first...

Mongolia to maintain strict virus regulations 'until vaccine found'

Mongolia will maintain strict coronavirus regulations until a vaccine is found, the prime minister said Monday, raising the prospect of the country being locked down for months to come.

Merkel in tug-of-war with states over virus safety rules

BERLIN, May 25 — A power struggle between Chancellor Angela Merkel and two German states over coronavirus rules erupted today as Berlin sought to extend social distancing restrictions by another month against a regional revolt. A draft policy document from Merkel’s office seen by AFP showed...

Merkel in tug-of-war with states over virus safety rules

A power struggle between Chancellor Angela Merkel and two German states over coronavirus rules erupted Monday as Berlin sought to extend social distancing restrictions by another month against a regional revolt.

Feature: XCOM 2 Collection Port Specialists Virtuos On Bringing The Series To Switch

"This process is like squeezing water from a sponge"

Feature: XCOM 2 Collection Port Specialists Virtuos On Bringing The Series To Switch

"This process is like squeezing water from a sponge"

Back In 1979, Nintendo's President Said Everyone Should Copy Each Other's Ideas

"We need to abandon this idea of secrecy"

Team Ketchup Wins Splatoon 2's "Bonus One-Off" Splatfest

Mayo was playing ketchup

UK Charts: Animal Crossing Holds Strong While Mario Kart 8 Zips Past Call Of Duty

Luigi's also hanging in there

Streets Of Rage 4's Dotemu Is Working On Three Unannounced Projects

"Stay tuned"

Mini Review: Pushy And Pully In Blockland - Cute Block-Based Action, If Somewhat Forgettable

Ah, push it, push it (quite) good

Random: Sonic Boom Won't Be Returning, According To Television Show's Executive Producer

"There will be no season three"

Monolith Soft Explains Why Xenoblade Chronicles On Switch Contains A New Epilogue Story

"There were two reasons"

Nintendo Shares A Handy Infographic Featuring All 51 Worldwide Classic Clubhouse Games

(6 x 8) + 4 = hang on...

Journey to the Savage Planet Review (Switch eShop)

Kindred Spirits

Video: 7 Strange Myths Surrounding Animal Crossing: New Horizons

The blueprints for Froggy Chair are among the few

Globe and Mail: Canadian PM Trudeau asks bank CEOs for views on economy, coronavirus relief – Reuters

Early Monday morning, Reuters came out with the news, relying on the Globe and Mail, to convey that Canadian PM Just Trudeau seeks guidance to determi

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

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

Barcelona’s Lionel Messi is closing in on this incredible milestone

Barcelona's Lionel Messi is closing in on this incredible milestone

Ronaldo wants Lionel Messi’s best mate from Barcelona at Juventus

Cristiano Ronaldo wants Lionel Messi's close friend from Barcelona at Juventus next season As Barcelona prepare to sell Junior Firpo who was signed as a po...

Inter Milan 'went all out' to sign Barcelona forward Lionel Messi in 2008

Former technical director Marco Branca says that Inter Milan 'went all out' to sign Barcelona forward Lionel Messi in 2008.

Cuban hitting machine humming along in KBO

There are few things as consistent in South Korean baseball in 2020 as this: Jose Miguel Fernandez getting a base hit, or two, for the Doosan Bears. As we move slowly out of the "small sample size" territory, Fernandez, the Cuban hitting machine, is batting a robust .500 (36-for-72) after 17 games in this Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) season. He had 13 hits in 24 at-bats last week, which included his ...

[David Ignatius] US, Russia want to contain China

The Donald Trump administration sent a characteristic mixed message on arms control: It announced a plan to quit the “Open Skies” agreement with Russia, even as it proclaimed its eagerness for a wider arms-control process that would include both Russia and China. Many analysts focused on the treaty withdrawal as a sign of worsening relations with Russia, but I think there’s something more complex a...

[Monitor] TV shipments in China drop below 10m

China, the world’s largest television market, has suffered a sharp drop in shipments in the first quarter upon the COVID-19 pandemic, data showed Monday. According to Omdia, around 9,387,600 TV sets were shipped to retailers in China, dropping below the 10 million mark for the first time in nine years. The decline rate in TV shipments was 23.6 percent for China, 13.6 percent for West Europe, 8.5 percent for N...

Movie theaters to live stream 'League of Legends' tournament

While fears of the novel coronavirus have emptied movie theaters in South Korea, esports fans are given a rare opportunity to watch a "League of Legends" (LoL) tournament on the big screen. CGV, a multiplex chain run by entertainment giant CJ Group, said Monday it will live stream the upcoming 2020 Mid-Season Cup of LoL starting Thursday at its 24 theaters across the country. The four-day tournament feat...

S. Korea striving to break club-linked transmission chain

South Korean health officials are trying to break the chain of transmission tied to cluster infections in Seoul's nightlife district of Itaewon as the country grapples with related sporadic outbreaks across the country. The country reported 16 new COVID-19 cases, including 13 local infections, raising the total coronavirus caseload to 11,206, according to the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (KCDC). ...

Daewoong gets diabetic foot ulcer treatment halal-certified

Daewoong Pharmaceutical said Monday it has acquired halal certification for its biologics drug Easyef solution. Easyef solution is a recombinent human epidermal growth factor that treats diabetic foot ulcer. “Since December 2019, it is required for all biologic drugs distributed in Indonesia to indicate whether they are halal certified or not. In order for the wider Muslim population to be able to access ou...

BOK tipped to cut key rate this week: poll

The Bank of Korea (BOK) is widely forecast to trim its policy rate this week amid the growing economic fallout from the new coronavirus outbreak, a poll showed Monday. Twelve out of 18 analysts surveyed in a poll by Yonhap Infomax, the financial news arm of Yonhap News Agency, forecast a rate cut this Thursday when the BOK monetary policy board holds its monthly rate-setting meeting. The central bank froze the benc...

[Tech Read] China looms over Korea (3): Quality vs. price? Battle of batteries

China’s race to enter mainstream tech is intensifying against not only the US but also its neighbor South Korea. With China aggressively pushing advancements of key technologies, Korea has been forced to take up the gauntlet before it is too late. The Korea Herald’s Tech Team has looked into four key areas to measure the technological gap between Korea and China and to offers forecasts about how the compe...

[Tech Read] China looms over Korea (2): Korean display firms are 2 years ahead

China’s race to enter mainstream tech is intensifying against not only the US but also its neighbor South Korea. With China aggressively pushing advancements of key technologies, Korea has been forced to take up the gauntlet before it is too late. The Korea Herald’s Tech Team has looked into four key areas to measure the technological gap between Korea and China and to offers forecasts about how the compe...

LS C&S receives international standard certification for photovoltaic cable

LS Cable & System said Monday its photovoltaic cable has received international standard certification from Germany’s TUV SUD, a global certification authority. TUV SUD assessed that LS C&S’ 1,500 voltage direct current solar cables conform to functions and safety standards of International Electrotechnical Commission and European Standards, according to the cable maker. The firm expects the c...

Philip Morris Korea celebrates 3rd anniversary of Iqos launch

Philip Morris Korea said Monday it would hold a four-week promotion event to introduce limited edition goods to celebrate the third anniversary of the launch of Iqos, the flagship heat-not-burn product, in South Korea. During the event, PMI Korea said it will introduce two limited editions of device covers. The first edition, “Sun Rose,” represents the colors of roses, and the second edition “Twi...

Govt. considers strengthening mask requirements, reports 16 new coronavirus cases

South Korea reported 16 more cases of the novel coronavirus, bringing the national’s total number of infections to date to 11,206, the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Monday. The daily caseload of new infections dipped below 20 for the first time in four days, while health authorities are staying vigilant as cases linked to a cluster that appeared in Seoul’s nightlife district of It...

[Tech Read] China looms over Korea in high-tech race (1) : Chinese firms enter memory market

China’s race to lead mainstream technology is intensifying not only against the US but also its neighbor South Korea.  President Xi Jinping has been public about China’s goals: By 2025, the country aims to domestically produce key technologies such as semiconductors, 5G equipment, robots, and self-driving and electric cars. The coronavirus pandemic hasn’t derailed its ambition to win the tech...

[Herald Interview] Linkflow seeks to be Korea’s first hardware unicorn with 360-degree wearable cameras

They may look like Bluetooth neckband headsets, but Linkflow’s FITT360 and NEXX360 are cameras that allow users to capture 360-degree shots of their surroundings. FITT360 and NEXX360 each have four cameras which constantly take photos and instantaneously process them into 360-degree videos. This camera concept was born out of founder Kim Yong-kuk’s romantic desire to capture the beautiful scenery of hi...

KB Asset launches fund to invest in US blue chips

Seoul-based KB Asset Management said Monday it has launched a fund that targets blue chips listed in the US stock exchanges. The open-ended fund is raising funds from South Korean retail investors and is expected to invest in US firms that generate stable income supported by their new growth engine, such as Amazon, Apple and Alphabet. At least 70 percent of the funds will go to large-cap stocks, KB Asset said. &...

Over 80% of auto plants back in operation on eased virus restrictions

More than 80 percent of vehicle plants in 13 major car-manufacturing countries resumed limited operations as of mid-May as new coronavirus restrictions were eased, an auto industry association said Monday. Vehicle plants in the United States and 12 other major car-manufacturing countries began to restart production, though not in full operation, since mid-April, and more lines are expected to resume operations this...

COVID-19 relief payouts 92 percent complete

More than 92 percent of South Korean households have received their emergency disaster relief funds from the government, three weeks after the payouts began, the government said Monday.  According to the Ministry of Interior and Safety, by Sunday the government had paid out 89.3 percent of the 14.24 trillion won ($11.46 billion) allocated for disaster relief to 92.8 percent of the 21.71 million households in K...

No. of arrivals from Vietnam surges in April

The number of Vietnamese entering South Korea surged last month, despite a sharp fall in the total number of foreign arrivals. According to data from the Ministry of Justice on Monday, the number of foreigners entering South Korea dropped 62 percent from a month earlier to 34,544 people in April. From a year earlier, the figure was 97.2 percent lower. Of the total, Vietnamese nationals accounted for 10,327, US na...

Mercedes-Benz launches upgraded SUV GLS

Mercedes-Benz Korea said Monday that it has launched an upgraded third-generation version of its flagship sport utility vehicle the new GLS here.  The seven-seater SUV was first introduced in Korea in October 2016.  “The new GLS will suit the active lifestyle of high-end customers, as it can be dubbed as the S-Class of SUV,” said Mark Raine, vice president of product and marketing at Mercedes-...

[Behind the Wheel] Re:spec Korando proves SsangYong Motor’s reason to survive

More often than not, when automakers launch their face-lifted models as something “new,” there are little design or functional changes, only a price increase. But that is not the case with SsangYong Motor’ relaunched subcompact flagship sport utility vehicle in April. Its upgraded Re:spec edition came with dramatically changed interiors and is fully equipped with a connected car service, with littl...

S. Korea to conduct research on cultural heritage in DMZ

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

#SaveOurCinema rallies support for indie films

While the global box office continues to suffer from the COVID-19 pandemic, stars in Korea are taking part in the #SaveOurCinema campaign to arouse the public’s interest in indie, arthouse films. Though the entire film industry is struggling, the government’s policies aimed at supporting the industry are more focused on multiplex operators as indie, arthouse cinemas have a comparatively smaller market sh...

Rival parties bracing for launch of new National Assembly term

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

[Newsmaker] Recycling centers face desperate battle to survive

The global coronavirus pandemic is threatening the future of plastic recycling in South Korea, as major recycling centers are incurring mounting losses amid a collapse in global demand. Many are being forced to cut costs, work hours and head counts just to stay afloat, but a quick turnaround appears unlikely, industry insiders and government officials said. “(Local) recycling centers are largely dependent o...

KB named best financial company in 2019: survey

KB Kookmin Bank was named the best financial company last year in the overall corporate assessment, a survey showed Monday.  According to local corporate tracker CEO Score, the South Korea lender topped the list of the country’s top 108 financial companies with assets over 2 trillion won in six categories -- financial group, commercial bank, insurer, brokerage house, credit card company and savings bank. ...

‘Remdesivir has become standard for COVID-19 treatment’

Remdesivir, an investigational malaria treatment by US-based Gilead Sciences that is increasingly being pursued as as an effective COVID-19 treatment globally, has now become the barometer for all future coronavirus treatments, according to Seoul National University Hospital on Monday. SNU Hospital and Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, are two clinical trial sites for remdesivir in Korea included 73 sites ...

Itaewon cluster grows to 237, six-stage transmission confirmed

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

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

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

Kumho Tire bags supply deal for Spanish hatchback SEAT Ibiza

South Korean tire manufacturer Kumho Tire said Monday that it bagged a supply deal for Spanish automaker SEAT’s flagship model Ibiza.  The company said Kumho Tire’s Ecowing ES31 185/65R 15 88H is being supplied to SEAT’s bestselling compact hatchback Ibiza since November 2019.  SEAT is the only automaker in Spain, which is owned by the Volkswagen Group. It is known to have Italian design...

Afreeca TV star ChulGu makes triumphant return

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

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

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

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

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

BOK's rate cut in the offing, but 'when' still being debated

The Bank of Korea (BOK) will be prodded to further slash its key rate to support the virus-stricken economy, experts said Monday, but when it will push down the base rate to an unknown territory remains to be seen. In a poll conducted by Yonhap Infomax, the financial news arm of Yonhap News Agency, 12 out of 18 experts surveyed anticipated to see a rate cut this month. But all but one expected the BOK to cut the rat...

Defense ministry to strengthen counseling for service personnel

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

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

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

NH-Amundi names new CMO

Seoul-based NH-Amundi Asset Management on Monday named Kim Seung-ho as its new chief marketing officer. Kim was formerly headed the fund management unit at NongHyup Bank. He will serve a one-year term. He will replace Moon Young-sik, whose term ended in April. NH-Amundi Asset Management is a 70:30 joint venture of NongHyup Financial Group and France-based Amundi Asset Management. NongHyup Bank is a wholly owned...

North’s Kim heaps pressure on Trump to relax sanctions

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

Savings banks’ Q1 net profit up 20% on increased interest income

South Korean savings banks reported a 19.4 percent rise in their combined net profit in the first quarter due to increased interest income, data showed Monday. The combined net income of the 79 savings banks stood at 246.3 billion won ($199 million) for the January-March quarter, compared with a profit of 206.3 billion won a year earlier, according to the data from the Financial Supervisory Service (FSS). Their int...

Korea to introduce major change to resident ID card system

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

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

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

[Museum of One’s Own] Technology, art in harmony: Paik Nam-june’s philosophy lives on at art center

  The following is part of a series that explores museums dedicated to Korea’s well-known contemporary artists that bear their name. --Ed. There is a street named Paiknamjune-ro, in Yongin City, Gyeonggi Province, where Nam June Paik Art Center, the only art center in the world dedicated to the artist who founded the video art genre, stands majestically. With its facade of reflective printed-glass, the ...

Face masks mandatory on public transport

The Korean government has decided to require all passengers on buses, taxis, subways and flights to wear masks, in order to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus. The face-covering mandate, issued by the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasure Headquarters, comes as more drivers and passengers are disregarding mask-wearing recommendations amid rising temperatures. Under the new measure which goes into effec...

[News Focus] Caught between the US and China, Korean chipmakers on edge

South Korea’s chipmakers are again on edge over the second round of technology war between the United States and China involving semiconductors, according to industry sources Monday. Although the flagship businesses of Samsung Electronics and SK hynix pivot on memory products, which aren’t yet subject to the new US sanctions on China’s tech giant Huawei Technologies, worries are growing over the t...

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

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

Moon calls for bold fiscal strategy in light of COVID-19

Addressing the officials responsible for drawing up the national fiscal strategy, President Moon Jae-in on Monday called for bold support measures, saying the state must spearhead efforts to soften the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Speaking at the National Fiscal Strategy Meeting, Moon also downplayed concerns that his administration’s fiscal policies could threaten the country’s fiscal stability, sa...

SK Global Chemical to make 70% of products ‘green’ by 2025

SK Global Chemical, an affiliate of South Korean energy giant SK Innovation, said Monday that it would make 70 percent of its products green by 2025. Currently only 20 percent of its products are considered green, and the change is needed not only for the environment but also to ensure long-term survival, the company noted. In a recent online meeting with staff and executives, SKGC President and CEO Na Kyung-soo ...

Big Hit acquires Pledis in push for expansion

Big Hit Entertainment has become the biggest shareholder of its smaller rival Pledis Entertainment, the company said Monday. The acquisition is the latest in a series of moves to expand Big Hit’s presence in the burgeoning K-pop industry. Last year alone, the firm acquired Source Music, the music label for girl band GFriend, and game music company Superb. With the addition of Pledis, the firm now boasts an ...

Members of Telegram sexual abuse ring attend arrest warrant hearing

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

Bioneer to patent candidate materials for COVID-19 treatment

South Korean biotechnology firm Bioneer said Monday it had filed a patent application for candidate materials for COVID-19 treatment co-developed with its subsidiary siRNAgen Therapeutics. According to Bioneer, it analyzed nucleic sequences of the SARS virus and SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, and found matching sequences. Based on those matches, Bioneer said it created 960 candidate materials and is cur...

Middle-aged consumers emerge as major digital content subscribers

Subscription-based streaming services and e-books are no longer the preserve of the tech-savvy younger generation. People in their 50s and 60s are fast becoming a major consumer base in the digital content market, at least among the better off, a survey showed Monday. From 2016 to 2019, the amount that people in this age group spent on digital content increased 160 percent while the number of online payments soare...

Current account likely to turn to red in 2030 over aging population: KIEP

Due to its fast-aging population and consequently reduced productivity, South Korea will continue to see its current account decline over the years and eventually turn to the red as early as in the next decade, according to a state-run think tank. “The country’s fast-aging demographic trend is likely to reduce the current account surplus or cause a deficit,” the Korea Institute for International Ec...

Acleda Bank lists on KRX-invested Cambodian stock exchange

Acleda Bank, the biggest commercial bank in Cambodia, said Monday it was listed on the Cambodia Securities Exchange in which the Korea Exchange (KRX) has invested. The Cambodian bank had assets of $6.18 billion as of the end of last year. Its market capitalization marked $1.75 billion -- nearly three times that of five listed firms in the country. Since the large-cap stock went public, the lackluster Cambodian stoc...

Surviving ‘comfort woman’ accuses civic group of ‘using’ victims

A surviving victim of Japan’s wartime sexual slavery on Monday slammed a longstanding advocacy group for selling out the victims to raise donations in its 30-year campaign for the victims. Lee Yong-soo, 92, also called for due punishment of the group -- Korean Council for Justice and Remembrance for the Issues of Military Sexual Slavery by Japan -- and its former President Yoon Mi-hyang over their alleged mis...

[Graphic News] S. Korea unveils draft plan to foster renewable energy

　South Korea announced a long-term plan to spur a shift toward renewable power sources away from fossil fuels and nuclear energy. 　The draft plan for the nation’s ninth basic energy policy for the years 2020-2034 calls for raising the share of renewable energy out of its electricity generation to 40 percent by 2034 from the current 15.1 percent. 　Power plants fired by liquefied natural gas (LNG) will take ...

Duty-free shops suffer sharp drop in April sales amid virus outbreak

   South Korean duty-free stores saw their sales drop sharply below the 1 trillion-won ($804 million) mark in April, feeling the pinch of the fallout from the new coronavirus, industry data showed Tuesday. Combined sales of local duty-free shops shrank 9.2 percent on-month to 986.7 billion won last month, according to the data from the Korea Duty Free Shops Association. The number halved from January, the...

Doosan Group struggling to sell assets to tide over credit squeeze

Heavy machinery and power equipment-focused Doosan Group is seeking to ease its severe credit squeeze stemming from its flagship Doosan Heavy Industries & Construction Co. by coming up with a self-rescue plan that centers on sales of assets.  The country's 15th-largest conglomerate said late last month that it will push ahead with a plan to sell its shares and non-core assets in a bid to secure more than 3 ...

Korea opens online English bulletin board on coronavirus response

The South Korean government launched an online English-language bulletin board Monday to share the nation's know-how and experience in fighting the new coronavirus pandemic. The bulletin board, available at the Policy Information section on the foreign ministry's English-language website, offers various information including epidemiological studies, treatment and management of patients and immigration control measu...

Korean Air to offer W300b in new shares as collateral for fresh liquidity injection

  Korea's top air carrier Korean Air Lines Co. decided Monday to offer 300 billion won ($242 million) worth of new shares as collateral to receive fresh financial support from creditor banks as it seeks to tide over a liquidity crunch. In April, the Korea Development Bank (KDB) and the Export-Import Bank of Korea (Exim Bank) decided to extend 1.2 trillion won in liquidity to the country's flag carrier hit by th...

Korea's consumer sentiment improves in May on eased virus concerns

South Korea's consumer sentiment slightly rebounded in May, central bank data showed Tuesday, apparently on a sharp decline in the number of new COVID-19 infection cases here. The country's composite consumer sentiment index (CCSI) came to 77.6 in the month, up 6.8 points from a month earlier when the index dropped to the lowest level since December 2008, according to the data from the Bank of Korea (BOK). A readin...

S. Korea, China to discuss expanding scope of FTA

South Korea said Tuesday it will hold the seventh round of talks with China this week to discuss expanding the scope of their bilateral free trade agreement (FTA) to better cover the service and investment sectors. The two countries will begin a four-day virtual meeting Tuesday to "speed up" the progress amid the new coronavirus pandemic that has virtually frozen global travel and economic activities, acco...

Kotak Mahindra Bank gets shareholder nod to issue 6.5 crore equity shares

Kotak Mahindra Bank plans to raise as much as Rs 7,500 crore by way of issue of 6.5 crore equity shares of Rs 5 each through a private placement, follow-on public offering (FPO), qualified institutions placement (QIP) or a combination thereof

Kotak Mahindra Bank shareholders approve plan to raise capital

Kotak Mahindra Bank on Monday said it has received shareholder approval for its capital raising plans.“We would like to inform you that the above mentioned special resolution has been passed by the me

Shoot in style with the new AI triple-camera HUAWEI Y7p, now available for pre-order

Huawei recently announced the launch of the HUAWEI Y7p, the latest stylish addition to the HUAWEI Y Series. One of its best features is the 48MP main camera.

Shoot in style with the new AI triple-camera HUAWEI Y7p, now available for Pre-order

Huawei Consumer Business Group recently announced the launch of the HUAWEI Y7p, the latest stylish addition to the HUAWEI Y Series. Equipped with a bevy of upgrades and a triple-camera system that includes a 48MP main camera for capturing life’s best moments, the HUAWEI Y7p makes for a truly compelling choice for value-seeking consumers.

Naira Marley Announces Online Concert For Marlian Day

Naira Marley, the president of Marlians, has announced a free Online concert for Marlian Day, Saturday May 30th. The show will be the first of its kind for the artiste during the lockdown.

Naira Marley shows support for Burna Boy, shares video on Instagram

As Nigerian singer Burna Boy, continues to receive heat on social media, it appears not every one is against him and Naira Marley is certainly one of them.

Tamil Nadu allows domestic flight operations, issues SOP for airports

Tamil Nadu, late on Sunday, gave nod for domestic flight operations in the State from today.Flights to Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai and Trichy are to operate from today. However, incoming flights to b

Coronavirus Lockdown: Tamil Nadu clears air, notifies SOP for domestic air travel

Ending uncertainty over resumption of domestic flight services in Tamil Nadu from tomorrow, the state government late on Sunday said it has allowed flights to Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai and

There's Already a Jailbreak Tool for Apple's Latest Version of iOS

That certainly was quick.

Jailbreak tool released for latest version of iOS

The new tool from Unc0ver is said to work across all iOS versions from 11 to 13.5

Uttar Pradesh looks to provide employment, insurance to migrant workers

The State looks to set up a commission to workers’ rights, and to provide them socio-economic-legal support

Madhya Pradesh: Government faces challenge of providing jobs to migrant workers

Yogi Government To Form Migration Commission To Provide Migrant Workers Employment In The State

The Yogi Adityanath led Uttar Pradesh government has ordered the formation of a “Migration Commission” which will be tasked with providing employment to migrant workers who have recently returned back to the state in light of the Covid-19 lockdown, ANI has reported.

Chrome: 70% of All Security Bugs Are Memory Safety Issues

Roughly 70% of all serious security bugs in the Chrome codebase are memory management and safety bugs, Google engineers said. From a report: Half of the 70% are use-after-free vulnerabilities, a type of security issue that arises from incorrect management of memory pointers (addresses), leaving door...

Google says 70 percent of serious security bugs are memory safety issues

Google notes in this memory safety report that Chromium’s security architecture was designed to assume that such bugs exist, using sandboxes to help stop them from taking over host machines. It’s an effort that has allowed the team to stay…

New York Times fills front page with names of COVID-19 dead

The assistant editor of the paper’s graphics desk Simone Landon said she and her colleagues realised that “both among ourselves and perhaps in...

NY Times publishes names of lives lost to virus on front page

They gathered information about victims from across the country and pointed out that they represent only about 1% of the total number.

COVID-19 reduces developing, advanced countries to same level – Buhari

Our Reporters  The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), said on Sunday that he observed the Eid-el-Fitr prayers at his State House residence because of the raging COVID-19 pandemic...

Covid-19 has reduced developing and developed countries to same level – President Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari, Sunday said coronavirus has reduced developing and developed countries to same level.

Killing off Wolverine in ‘Logan’ was logical, says James Mangold

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

Killing off Wolverine in 'Logan' was logical, says director James Mangold

And contrary to their expectations, Mangold revealed, studio Fox was surprisingly in favour of killing off such a popular character when they pitched the idea.

'It's awful': Calgary homeless sleeping outdoors over fears of catching COVID-19

CALGARY — Gordon Kelter has something to fear more than not having a bed to sleep in at night — catching COVID-19.

'It's awful': Calgary homeless sleeping outdoors over fears of catching COVID-19

CALGARY - Gordon Kelter has something to fear more than not having a bed to sleep in at night — catching COVID-19."Worried about catching it? Are you kiddin

'It's awful': Calgary homeless sleeping outdoors over fears of catching COVID-19

CALGARY — Gordon Kelter has something to fear more than not having a bed to sleep in at night — catching COVID-19.

'It's awful': Calgary homeless sleeping outdoors over fears of catching COVID-19

Gordon Kelter has something to fear more than not having a bed to sleep in at night — catching COVID-19.

6 peaceful homes on Maine's islands

It doesn't hurt to look!

Sony unveils image sensor with integrated AI

Other sensor chips need to transfer an image to a separate computer for that type of analysis, but Sony has built AI right into the processor itself

Lydia Millet's 6 favorite books about appreciating living creatures

The author recommends works about magnificent elephants, rethinking zoos, and the magic of trees

Trump blocks travel from Brazil after coronavirus cases surge

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

Official: U.S. might sanction China over Hong Kong security law

The U.S. is likely to impose sanctions against China if it enacts a new national security law that would erode Hong Kong's autonomy, White House National Security Advisor Robert O'Brien said Sunday. The legislation, announced last week during China's National People's Congress, will allow Beijing to take over in Hong Kong, O'Brien said. That would make it unlikely that Secretary of State Mike Pompeo could certify that the city, a former British colony, had a "high degree" of autonomy, which would result in sanctions against China under the Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act of 2019, O'Brien said. The comments came as thousands of people gathered in Hong Kong streets to protest the proposed security law, and Hong Kong police fired tear gas to disperse the crowds. Read more at CNBC. Harold Maass

WHO temporarily pauses hydroxychloroquine study, citing safety concerns

The World Health Organization is temporarily halting a study on hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine as potential COVID-19 treatments due to safety concerns. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus announced the decision on Monday, after a study published in The Lancet medical journal suggested COVID-19 patients treated with hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine were more likely to die, CNN reports. The drugs were being reviewed as part of the WHO's Solidarity Trial — a coronavirus research effort involving more than 400 hospitals in 35 countries. President Donald Trump last week revealed he takes hydroxychloroquine as a preventative measure against COVID-19, despite there being no evidence of its effectiveness and the FDA cautioning against the drug due to serious side effects including abnormal heart rhythms. Meanwhile Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro is touting the other drug halted in the study, chloroquine. The Data Safety Monitoring Board will review data about the drugs to assess whether they should…

Virgin Orbit's inaugural rocket launch fails

Virgin Orbit, the company founded by Richard Branson with the aim of launching smaller satellites, tried unsuccessfully on Monday to launch a rocket off the coast of Southern California. It was the company's first test launch of a new rocket, which had been in development for five years, The Associated Press reports. The rocket was released from a jet dubbed Cosmic Girl, and dropped over the Pacific Ocean. In a statement, Virgin Orbit said it could confirm a "clean release from the aircraft. However, the mission terminated shortly into the flight. Cosmic Girl and our flight crew are safe and returning to base." The company did not say what went wrong, but stated it will "learn more as our engineers analyze the mountain of data we collected today." The rocket carried a test satellite, but the purpose of the flight was to gather data on each step of the launch process. Over the weekend, Virgin Orbit executive Will Pomerantz said roughly half of all first rocket launches fail, and company CEO Dan Hart said after…

Trump insults Marine veteran Rep. Conor Lamb, calls him an 'American fraud'

President Trump spent part of Memorial Day taking shots at Rep. Conor Lamb (D-Penn.), calling him an "American fraud," misrepresenting his voting record, and spelling his name wrong, all in one tweet. Lamb, a Marine Corps veteran, represents Pennsylvania's 17th Congressional District. The state's primary is next week, and Trump took the opportunity to praise his opponent, Republican Army combat veteran Sean Parnell, while slamming Lamb. "Sean Parnell is an American Hero," Trump tweeted. "Connor Lamm has proven to be an American fraud, and a puppet for Crazy Nancy Pelosi. He said he would NOT vote for her for Speaker, and did. Will kill 2A. Voted to impeach (on nothing). A TOTAL & COMPLETE Sean Parnell Endorsement!" Lamb was one of more than a dozen Democrats to not vote for Pelosi as speaker of the House in 2019. In response, Lamb tweeted that Trump and other Republicans have been "lying about my record since the day I became a candidate. It hasn't stopped, and it won't stop, until we beat them at the ballot…

'None of us were prepared': How the pandemic is affecting foster families

Advocates say foster families are facing new challenges due to distancing requirements and other aspects of life amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

'I feel sad for the kids': How the pandemic is affecting foster families

Advocates say foster families are facing new challenges due to distancing requirements and other aspects of life amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Canadian helps design Crayola crayon set that depicts human skin tones

A Canadian makeup developer has helped create a new line of Crayola crayons that are meant to accurately reflect human skin tones.

Toronto stock market rally led by cannabis while U.S. stock markets closed

Canada's main stock index posted a triple-digit advance to start the trading week on a broad-based rally led by a resurgence among cannabis stocks.

Minds behind pandemic predicting algorithm already thinking about future beyond COVID-19

The Canadian researcher who was among the first to predict the deadly spread of COVID-19, Dr. Kamran Khan, says the world needs to change the way it monitors for and reacts to disease outbreaks.

Family shares man's story in hopes of raising awareness of fatal heart effects of Lyme disease

A Manitoba family is sharing the story of Samuel, a healthy 37-year-old father who died from complications of Lyme disease, in the hopes of raising awareness of the rare severe cardiac outcomes that can result from the tick-borne illness.

U.K. leader's aide says he won't quit over lockdown road trip

British leader Boris Johnson's powerful chief aide insisted Monday that he wouldn't resign for driving the length of England while the country was under strict lockdown -- a trip he made without informing the prime minister first.

Tom Brady shows he's human as Tiger Woods backs up trash talk

It was a mouth-watering prospect for sports-starved fans everywhere. Four of the greatest athletes the world has ever known, on the golf course at the same time, offering us a glimpse of who they are when they aren't winning Major Championships and Super Bowl trophies.

NASA is looking for participants to isolate in a Russian lab for 8 months

NASA is seeking U.S. citizens for an eight-month study on social isolation in preparation for missions to Mars and the moon. The research is being done to study the effects of isolation and confinement as participants work to complete simulated space missions.

Pattie Lovett-Reid: Let the commercial rent relief applications begin...we hope

The past weekend has to have a been a tough one for small businesses waiting to hear whether or not their landlord is going to apply to the federal government for the Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance program. CTV News' Chief Financial Commentator Pattie Lovett-Reid breaks down what they can expect.

Has the pandemic drastically changed your financial situation? We want to hear from you

If your finances have taken a life-changing hit because of the pandemic, we want to hear from you.

Is Taylor Swift behind mystery band 'Jack Leopards and The Dolphin Club'?

Fans think Taylor Swift created a fake band called "Jack Leopards and the Dolphin Club" to get around restrictions placed on her master recordings by music executive Scooter Braun.

Antibody treatment for COVID-19 ready for clinical trials, says Toronto scientist

A biomedical engineer at the University of Toronto says his team has developed a synthetic antibody that could help those sick with COVID-19 fight off its symptoms.

'Convincing' evidence suggests cloth masks may help reduce COVID-19 transmission

Face masks made with multiple layers of cotton cloth may help prevent further transmission of COVID-19, according to new research in the Annals of Internal Medicine.

PM says provincial reopenings can be 'confusing' after thousands pack Toronto park

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says it's natural for people to be 'a little confused' about what they can and cannot do as the economy begins to reopen, but warned that we must remain smart to avoid a resurgence of COVID-19.

Economic shock from COVID-19 to lead to higher indebtedness, Poloz says

Canada's response to the COVID-19 pandemic will 'clearly lead to higher indebtedness' once the economic shock has passed, Bank of Canada governor Stephen Poloz warned Monday.

Brazilian president blames health minister, mayors, media for COVID-19 crisis

With Brazil emerging as one of the world's most infected countries, President Jair Bolsonaro is deflecting all responsibility for the coronavirus crisis, casting blame on mayors, governors, an outgoing health minister and the media.

Medical groups urge G20 to focus on climate change with COVID-19 aid packages

A group of medical associations representing more than 40 million health professionals from around the world is urging the G20 governments to focus on addressing public health and climate change when it comes to economic recovery packages for COVID-19.

Isolation fatigue 'partly' to blame for mass gathering at Toronto park, expert says

Bioethcitist and University of Toronto professor Kerry Bowman explains some of the psychology behind the massive crowd at Trinity Bellwoods Park last weekend.

Eaton Canyon hiking trails closed after too many show up, ignore social distancing

Eaton Canyon in Altadena, a popular spot for hiking, had to shut down again Sunday after too many hikers showed up, causing neighborhood parking problems and ignoring social distancing rules.

Seal Beach police enforce physical distancing at beach

Police on ATVs were out on patrol in Seal Beach making sure people followed the rules on the sand as the beach was open during the weekend.

Memorial Day: Lights display at Dodger Stadium honors fallen heroes

The field at Chavez Ravine was lit up in red, white and blue in a touching display to honor fallen heroes.

13-year-old student graduates from Fullerton College, earns 4 associate's degrees

Jack Rico, the youngest student to ever graduate from Fullerton College, earned four associate's degrees in just two years.

'Please turn yourself in': Connecticut murder suspect's family pleads for his surrender

A lawyer for the family of a Connecticut murder suspect pleaded Monday for his surrender.

Woman taken hostage by Connecticut murder suspect found safe in New Jersey

A woman who said she was abducted by a college student suspected of killing two people in Connecticut has been found safe in New Jersey, police said Monday.

7-year-old critically injured in crash with 18-year-old who admitted to DUI, Texas police say

Police say the 18-year-old admitted to drinking and even left the scene. Now, a 7-year-old, who wasn't restrained, is fighting to survive.

Manhattan Beach moving ahead with retail reopening

Even before the state announced it would let retail stores reopen, Manhattan Beach was moving forward with its plan to allow small shops to operate.

Letter to BS: Many services should have been restarted after first lockdown

PM must withdraw the powers of the CMs to put restrictions on the state borders and have separate quarantine rules

Letter to BS: Schools, colleges should be reopened with maximum caution

While educational institutions have readily embraced online learning, it cannot be presumed to have benefited students from every strata of the society

Best of BS Opinion: Looking beyond the rate cut, economic package, and more

Here's a selection of Business Standard opinion pieces for the day

Domestic air travel, international arrivals: Check guideline details here

The guidelines include installing the Aarogya Setu app on the passenger's mobile devices, mandatory thermal check-ups at the entry and exit points of all the airports

Maharashtra PWD minister Ashok Chavan tests Covid-19 positive in Nanded

The former Chief Minister's condition has been described as asymptomatic and he is under treatment in Nanded, his home town

Bengaluru airport introduces 'contactless journey' to contain Covid-19

According to the BIAL, the features include pre-entry process, where the passengers have to wear masks and carry e-boarding or printed passes

Pak plane crash: Pilot ignored warning about flight height from air traffic

The A320 Airbus was carrying 91 passengers and eight crew members from Lahore to Karachi on PK 8303 when it crashed in a residential area near Karachi Airport

Goa makes Covid-19 negative certificate mandatory for people entering state

The Chief Minister said that Goa is the only state to conduct 13,000 Covid-19 tests on all the people who have entered the borders

Delhi govt asks departments not to issue global tenders up to Rs 200 cr

In an order, the Delhi Finance Department forwarded the Central government's amendment for "information and necessary action"

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

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

Suzuki Motor resumes production at Gujarat plant after two months

SMG had suspended production at the Hansalpur (Gujarat) plant on March 23 to check the spread of coronavirus

Hacker selling customer data of 3 crypto wallets, 1 investment platform

Data of customers who allegedly purchased products using Shopify from these crypto wallets have been compromised

Nissan, Renault to disclose plan to slash production due to Covid shutdowns

The moves are set to undo the growth strategy pushed earlier by Carlos Ghosn, former leader of both companies, to sell around 14 million cars by 2022

Bundesliga Matchday 27 highlights: Bayern Munich thrashes Frankfurt 5-2

Lewadowski scored his 27th goal of the season, and steps closer to matching the league record of 40 goals set by Gerd Mueller

Jet Airways offers two Boeing aircraft to assist Vande Bharat Mission

Thecarrier is undergoing the insolvency process and its affairs are being managed by insolvency resolution professional Ashish Chhawchharia

Fitch downgrades JSW Steel, Tata Steel to BB- from BB; outlook negative

The Indian Steel Association has forecast an 8 per cent drop in domestic demand in FY21

80 flights cancelled at Delhi airport; airlines follow Covid-19 guidelines

The flight schedule had been made for all airports, including those in West Bengal, Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu, which have decided to defer or restrict flights for now

Flight resumption paves way for Parliamentary committee meetings in June

Monsoon session of Parliament likely to be on schedule, though social distancing challenges remain

Rajasthan govt withdraws order increasing daily working limit to 12 hours

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

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

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

Domestic air travel resumes with confusion at airports, cancelled flights

Chaos will make it even harder for airlines to recover from the impact of a two-month lockdown to contain the coronavirus, said analysts.

Liaoning Hongyun among 11 Chinese football clubs disqualified over finances

Chinese Super League (CSL) club Tianjin Tianhai folded earlier this month and now Liaoning, a traditional powerhouse in China, have similarly dissolved.

Moody's revises outlook on Adani Abbot Point Terminal's rating to stable

AAPT is part of an obligor group that has economic ownership of the Abbot Point Coal Terminal in North Queensland under a 99-year lease with the state-owned lessor

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

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

HDFC Q4 standalone PBT down 27% to Rs 2,692 cr, revenue up marginally

The company said revenue was at Rs 11,975.72 crore, from Rs 11,580.05 a year ago.

India coronavirus dispatch: The chances of catching Covid-19 on a plane

From the role of a constitutional court, to why increasing indebtedness is not the wisest solution, and the chances of catching Covid-19 on a plane - read these and more in today's India dispatch

Manufacturing of PPE, N95 mask ramped up; ensuring quality: Health ministry

The statement comes following some new reports expressing concern about the quality of personal protective equipment (PPE) coverall

Several files gutted in fire at Noida Authority office, probe ordered

The fire broke out in the Industries Department of the office in Sector 6 and was reported around 8.45 am

NCDEX launches agriculture index futures, trading to start on Tuesday

Agridex represents produce grown in India and is not linked to any external benchmark; it will be available initially for trading of contracts expiring in June, July, September and December

Misbah-ul-haq believes decision on T20 WC should not be taken in haste

ICC T20 World Cup, currently scheduled to be held from October 19 to November 15 in Australia, is under a cloud of uncertainty due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Sieze LG Polymers premises, Andhra HC orders over Vizag gas leak case

The premises of the company shall be completely seized and no one be allowed to enter into the premises, including the directors of the company, the court said

Top headlines: HDFC Q4 PBT down 27%, LG Polymers faces court heat

Business Standard brings to you the top headlines of the day.

West Indies board confident of going ahead with England tour amid Covid-19

All international cricket has been suspended since March due to the coronavirus pandemic. However, England is looking to host West Indies in July for three Test matches.

Boost for zero-emission sources as global capital backs Indian solar power

The tumbling tariffs of solar power, however, have slashed the expectations of returns by investors from 14 per cent to 12 per cent

Globalisation can't be done away with Swadeshi slogans: Skanray Tech chief

In a Q&A, Vishwaprasad Alva, founder and managing director, Skanray Technologies, explains why trying to lure companies moving out of China to India could prove counterproductive

LaLiga could resume from June 11 amid coronavirus: League president

The first match could be played between Seville and Real Betis to kickstart the suspended season, says La Liga president Javier Tebas

Govt asks RBI to remove sugar from negative list as virus hits consumption

Such a move would spur infusion of fresh liquidity and working capital in sugar mills, facilitating speedy settlement of cane arrears

Scientists set new record for data transmission over 75 km of optical fibre

Telecommunication networks use many different frequencies, or colours, to transfer as much information as possible, the researchers said

UP maps migrant skills, aims to clones textile story of Vietnam, Bangladesh

Over 12,000 workers found to be trained in garment making and tailoring so far; more than 2.3 million have returned to UP from different states

Aatmanirbhar Bharat offers MSMEs short-term respite: Crisil SME Tracker

3.5 trn Atmanirbhar Bharat package for SMEs can increase credit to MSMEs by 18-19% which can address the short-term liquidity crunch. Here's a closer look at the measures announced, and their impact

Coronavirus has higher transmission rate among close contacts, says ICMR

The ICMR also said testing of close contacts identified infection in presymptomatic and asymptomatic cases

Covid impact: Icra pegs GDP growth at 1.9% in Q4 and 4.3% in FY20

Earlier, the second advance estimates of the government pegged the growth at 5 per cent in 2019-20, but analysts had doubted that number

Coronarvirus intermission? More than 80% of film audience miss theatres

That and more is what 'Back to the Theatre', consulting firm Ormax Media's report on the 'Expected theatre-going behaviour in India post Covid-19,' states

Day 1 of flights resumption: Airlines walk an extra mile to ensure safe ops

Domestic operations were suspended on March 24. While cargo and relief operations are underway, a majority of aircraft had to be maintained in proper condition.

Experts urge govt to lock in crude oil purchases as prices start rising

They suggest it is time the govt chipped in as a sovereign oil hedger, perhaps by taking hedging as a Cabinet decision

India has surplus capacity, may allow export of masks in a week: Sources

Exports of personal protective equipment (coveralls) may be considered next as far as export curbs go

CBIC clears Rs 11,052 crore GST refund claims since Apr 8 to benefit MSMEs

he finance ministry had on April 8 said that to provide relief during the cor it has been decided to issue all pending GST and custom refunds

Punjab, MP lead the way as wheat procurement tops last year's level

The government has purchased 34.15 mln tonnes wheat iill May 24, compared to 34.13 mln tonnes procured in all of 2019.

Home appliances remain immune to Covid, lockdown relaxation boosts demand

28% consumers keen on buying home appliances, while other discretionary spending is on hold, says Nielsen survey

Nasscom for policy tweak to enable longer work-from-home scenario

Nasscom has asked for the abolition of OSPs (other service providers) under the Department of Telecom, under which certain kinds of work (such as voice calls) cannot be shifted to employees' homes.

NCLAT's resolution professional ruling: Several bankruptcy cases face delay

National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) had ordered that a former bank official cannot be appointed as a resolution professional (RP) in a company facing bankruptcy

Letter to BS: India can play a key role in the post-Covid world

For that to happen, India has to carry out fast-paced economic reforms and significantly increase its economic might

Huge scam in YES Bank for many years, says Enforcement Directorate

Rana Kapoor's wife also charged with abetting crime

Delay in projects to impact profitability in FY21, says Cochin Shipyard

There will not be any additional impact due to liquidated damages for delay in running projects as it has already invoked Force Majeure clause available in all the contracts

Domestic mutual funds increase ownership of Nifty companies in Q4

Compared to the March quarter last year, the ownership is higher by 140 bps

Direct tax mop-up rises 39% amid sharp decline in disbursement of refunds

Collections may come under pressure once the base effect wears off

Over 500 flights take off, but states create plane confusion at airports

Maharashtra clears air, says short-term visitors exempt from isolation

Lockdown extensions economically disastrous, says Anand Mahindra

While acknowledging that choices are not easy for policy makers, he said a lockdown extension will not help.

Frankie Edgar vs Pedro Munhoz booked for UFC card on July 11

Frankie Edgar vs. Pedro Munhoz booked for the upcoming UFC event on July 11 in what will mark the bantamweight debut for "The Answer."

Frankie Edgar vs. Pedro Munhoz targeted for UFC’s July 11th show

Former UFC lightweight champion Frankie Edgar’s bantamweight debut won’t be an easy one.

SC Veterans Affairs Office participates in national #GoSilent event

This Memorial Day, South Carolina Veterans’ Affairs Office will have a moment of silence to honor fallen soldiers.

Hornets to reopen training facility for volunteer individual workouts Tuesday

Currently, there has not been any approved plan as to when and how the league will continue its season.

No formal service at Salisbury National Cemetery doesn’t mean the sacrifices were forgotten

One of the largest and most stirring annual Memorial Day ceremonies takes place at the National Cemetery on the grounds of the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Salisbury.

$1.1 million winning lottery ticket purchased in Gaston County

Lottery officials say someone bought a Carolina Cash 5 ticket at Lee’s Quick Stop on North Main Street in Mount Holly over the weekend.

South End restaurants successfully start to reopen dining rooms at half capacity

“Historically Memorial Day Weekend you’re not that busy, but we were busy,” Suffolk Punch general manager Shan Sheheane said.

Victim of Mt. Pleasant boat explosion hospitalized, being treated for burns

One of the three victims of a boat explosion and fire at a Mt. Pleasant marina is being treated for burns at a Georgia hospital, the boat owner said Monday.

Belmont introduces open street dining to help downtown restaurants

The city set up chairs and tables for some social distancing dining, right there on the asphalt, to support nearby restaurants and shops.

Crowds on Lake Wylie, boaters felt safe social distancing

The only real worry out on Lake Wylie Monday is how fast people could get on the water. A lot of boaters say they feel safest on the lake since there is plenty of space.

Some N.C. gyms defying Gov. Cooper’s order, deciding to open up anyway

Many businesses spent the weekend opening their doors for the first time in weeks as part of Phase 2. Gyms, on the other hand, are supposed to stay closed. But many in the Charlotte area are deciding to open anyways.

Nearly 15,000 North Carolina residents have recovered from COVID-19, NCDHHS says

In a Monday update, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services reported that 14,954 patients are presumed to be recovered from COVID-19.

Family members grieving in silence during pandemic

She is holding on to the last words she heard from her father. They were to remain an entrepreneur and to keep making a difference. She now has advice for other families who are dealing with silence during this pandemic.

Hamlin crew members suspended 4 races over tungsten drop

NASCAR on Monday suspended three critical crew members for Denny Hamlin’s team because a piece of tungsten fell off his car on the pace lap before the Coca-Cola 600.

Galaxy Note 20 series camera details leak, causing even more confusion

A new leak detailing the specifications of the Galaxy Note 20 and Galaxy Note 20+ cameras added even more confusion about Samsung's upcoming Android flagships. According to newly surfaced information

Galaxy Note 10 Lite gets May security patch in new update

The Galaxy Note 10 Lite is receiving an update with the May 2020 security patch. Samsung has released the latest security patch for a slew of devices already, and the Note 10 Lite is now joining the p

Samsung might become Huawei’s lifeline in regards to memory chips

A couple of weeks ago, we explained how Huawei's ban in the USA might represent a golden opportunity for Samsung. And although the latter company's smartphone business could benefit from Huawei's unfa

35 Non-Cheesy Disney Gifts for Adults That Are Actually Super Clever

Too old for Disney? Never!

Aww, The Queen Noted That Archie Has Prince Harry's Red Hair During a Video Call

Apparently, Archie "is active and pulling himself up on everything with a great determination to walk." 😍

Hello, Tom Brady Split His Pants Wide Open While Playing Golf

Yes, there are pics.

Terrorists shot in attempted terror attack in Samaria - Defense/Security

Two terrorists shot and neutralized during abortive stabbing attack near the town of Amichai in Samaria.

IDF Troops Thwart Stabbing Attack in Samaria; Two Terrorists Wounded

Soldiers open fire after being attacked by Arabs armed with “sharp agricultural instruments,” IDF says • Wounded assailants evacuated to Ramallah for treatment; no Israeli casualties reported.

Thankful bride invites EMT who saved her to her wedding - Inside Israel

A year after suffering second-degree burns in an accident, new bride invites the EMT who responded to her call to her wedding.

Grateful Bride Invites EMT Who Saved Her to the Wedding

“I was so happy to be there and see Hila smiling and looking beautiful on her wedding night.”

25 Classic TV Series Audiences Most Want to See Make a Comeback

Sorry, everyone, an ‘Office’ reboot doesn’t look likely right now—but we have good news about that ‘Friends’ reunion.

The Reason Target Has Those Giant Red Concrete Spheres Outside

The giant red spheres, a.k.a. bollards, outside Target's stores do help reinforce the brand's red bullseye logo, but they’re mainly there to keep shoppers safe.

The Clever Reason Oranges Are Sold in Red Mesh Bags

Orange citrus is almost always sold in red packaging, and the reason for that has to do with how our brains perceive color.

You're Gonna Need a Bigger Boat: How Jaws’s Most Famous Line Came to Be

The 'Jaws' quote "You're gonna need a bigger boat" was ad-libbed by Roy Scheider, but the actor didn't come up with the line on his own.

Sony Xperia 1 II gets release date and absurdly high price

The Sony Xperia 1 II is packing some impressive specs, but it comes with a price that'll scare most buyers away, even with the freebie Sony is offering.

Your Galaxy S20 in-display scanner should feel faster with this new feature

Curious if you have the latest Samsung Galaxy S20 update on your device? This hub has all the info for the Galaxy S20, S20 Plus, and S20 Ultra.

First Galaxy Note 20 Plus renders show camera bumps are getting uglier

The first set of renders for the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Plus have leaked. They show a phone with an enormous camera bump and at least four camera sensors.

Official Citra 3DS Android port launched, bringing smoother emulation

An official version of the Citra 3DS emulator is now available on Android, allowing you to play Nintendo 3DS games on your smartphone.

LG Poland thought the V60 was great for upskirt shots in now-deleted video

LG has apologized and pulled a video posted on TikTok by its Polish division, showing an elderly man taking upskirt shots of a woman.

Xiaomi Mi Band 5: Everything we know and what we want to see (Update: May 25)

Excited for the Xiaomi Mi Band 5? So are we. Here's what we know so far, and everything we want to see Xiaomi bring to the cheap fitness tracker.

Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 review: Solid smartwatch, inaccurate fitness watch

In our Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 review, find out why you should buy it for the smartwatch features, but maybe not for the "active" features.

The Morning Watch: ‘The Empire Strikes Back’ Gets Animated, History of Roger Rabbit’s Car Toon Spin & More

In this edition, see The Empire Strikes Back animated for Star Wars: Galaxy of Adventures, learn about Roger Rabbit's Car Toon Spin, and more.

HBO Max’s New ‘Looney Tunes Cartoons’ Debuts a Full Episode Before Launch

HBO Max has made a new Looney Tunes Cartoons full episode available before the streaming service launches this week on May 27.

The Quarantine Stream: ‘Romancing the Stone’ is a Fun, Sexy Adventure

(Welcome to The Quarantine Stream, a new series where the /Film team shares what they’ve been watching while social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic.) The Movie: Romancing the Stone Where You Can Stream It: Hulu The Pitch: When a romance novelist’s sister is kidnapped, the novelist finds herself flung into a dangerous, whirlwind adventure that’s fit for one of […]

‘Solar Opposites’ Interview: Mike McMahan on ‘Rick and Morty’ Comparisons, Pop Culture References, The Wall & More

We had a Solar Opposites interview with series co-creator Mike McMahan who talked about Rick and Morty comparisons, pop culture references, and more.

‘Chucky’ TV Series Will Blend the Horror of Original Film While Expanding the Ever-Changing ‘Child’s Play’ Saga

Don Mancini says the Chucky TV series will be more straightforward horror like the first Child's Play but still honor the other films in the franchise.

‘Solar Opposites’ Interview: Justin Roiland on Sci-Fi Gadgets, Hilarious Human Death, Potential Pupa Merchandise, Serial TV & More

We've got a Solar Opposites interview with series co-creator Justin Roiland where we talk about how it compares to Rick and Morty and so much more.

Magnolia “Influential Women” Giveaway: Win Digital Download Codes for ‘RBG,’ Iris,’ ‘Kusama: Infinity,’ and More

/Film is holding a Magnolia Influential Women giveaway, in which you can win digital download codes to movies like RBG, Iris, Kusama: Infinity, and more.

‘Dear…’ Trailer: Fan Letters Reach The Celebrities That Inspired Them in Apple TV+ Series

Oprah, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Spike Lee, and more read letters from fans who were inspired by them in the Dear... trailer for the Apple TV+ series.

UK getting 200 mile route to test self-driving vehicles on public roads

A mobility consortium in the UK has begun work on a real-world test route for self-driving vehicles as part of trials exploring the future of mobility.

Technology start-ups that fail fast succeed faster

Failure rates of new technology-based companies are shockingly high. It is estimated that 75% of technology start-ups do not generate profits. Other data suggest upwards of 90% of new technology enterprises completely fail. However, some failures of products or technologies have been positive and lead to success. It took Thomas Edison thousands of attempts before […]

Satoshi Nakaboto: ‘Bitcoin continues downtrend with 5% loss in one day’

Our robot colleague Satoshi Nakaboto writes about Bitcoin every fucking day. Welcome to another edition of Bitcoin Today, where I, Satoshi Nakaboto, tell you what’s been going on with Bitcoin in the past 24 hours. As Satoshi Nakamoto used to say: Time to learn some stuff about Bitcoin! Bitcoin price We closed the day, May […]

Zwift companion app not working? Try this

I’ve had a huge problem with Zwift's “companion app” not working recently — and I’m not alone — but I’ve finally found a fix! Try it, it's easy.

US tech execs have dumped $3.6 billion in company stock this month

Top execs from Facebook, General Electric, Cloudflare, and Activision all have sold small fortunes worth of stock this month.

NAF trains 94 Special Forces, 35 personnel in RTC Bauchi – Air Chief

The Chief of Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal (AM) Sadique Abubakar said that 94 Special Forces (SF) and 35 personnel had been trained at..

NAF trains 94 Special Forces, 35 personnel in RTC Bauchi – Air Chief

The Chief of Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal (AM) Sadique Abubakar said that 94 Special Forces (SF) and 35 personnel had been trained

3-storey building collapses in Lagos, says LASEMA

Dr Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, the Director-General, Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), on Monday confirmed the partial collapse

Three storey building collapses in Lagos, says LASEMA

Dr Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, the Director-General, Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), on Monday confirmed the partial..

El-Rufai: Parents who enroll children into almajiri system may be jailed

Nasir el-Rufai, governor of Kaduna, says has warned parents who enroll their children into the almajiri system that they may end in jail. He gave the warning on Monday when

El-Rufai blows hot, says parents who enroll children into Almajiri system will be jailed

Kaduna state governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, on May 25, sent a warning message to parents who enroll their children into the Almajiri system in the state.

Review: Sabrent's Rocket Q SSDs are fast, well-priced and go up to 4TB

Sabrent has a new SSD range available in the form of the Rocket Q. These new NVMe SSDs use QLC NAND, but offer impressive speeds and storage capacities at affordable prices. Check our full review to see how they compare against other SSDs.

India among worst-hit nations: health minister says time to forget Tablighi incident

Coronavirus infections are now growing at nearly 7000 per day and deaths by three-digit increases

Forensic experts suspect foul play in Warangal well deaths

The forensic expert said that the seven of nine people had scratch injuries and appeared to have been

Result of relaxed lockdown in Hyderabad: 620 Covid-19 cases, 15 deaths in 14 days

Senior officials of GHMC say they are not sure how many containment zones they are now watching

Cops crack the case of well murders: A party and a few uninvited guests

Sometime on Wednesday night, nine drugged bodies were dragged to the abandoned well and...

No, the paracetamol trick won't work with airport staff anymore

All passengers coming in from high-prevalence states will have to undergo a mandatory quarantine period

German govt to climb aboard at Lufthansa in virus rescue

Berlin will climb aboard airline giant Lufthansa as its largest shareholder in a nine-billion-euro ($9.8 billion) rescue if investors and competition authorities agree, as the coronavirus-stricken carrier ...

German gov't to climb aboard at Lufthansa in virus rescue

(UPDATED) To help Lufthansa, the German government offers a 3-billion-euro loan and 5.7 billion of 'silent' capital. It also seeks to buy 20% of the company for 300 million euros.

Tiger Brands looking at 'significant' job losses as it counts cost of pandemic

Tiger Brands employs more than 11,200 people in South Africa, excluding seasonal staff, a company spokesperson said.

Tiger Brands looking at ‘significant’ job losses as it counts cost of pandemic

Reports lower H1 earnings, defers dividend.

SAA's BRPs granted leave to appeal decision to halt retrenchment process

The BRPs and SAA then argued that there was a reasonable prospect that the facts would receive a different treatment by the Labour appeal court and leave to appeal has now been granted.

SAA BRPs granted leave to appeal retrenchment ruling

After arguing that the ruling would have a detrimental impact not just on SAA but rescue proceedings as a whole.

Merkel's conservatives want stimulus package to include tax relief: document

Merkel's conservatives want stimulus package to include tax relief: document

Merkel's conservatives want stimulus package to include tax relief - document

BERLIN (Reuters) - Chancellor Angela Merkel's conservatives are in favour of bringing forward tax relief measures worth at least 5 billion euros to help companies and consumers recover more quickly from the coronavirus pandemic, a document showed on Monday. Merkel's coalition government, which in March approved an unprecedented 750 billion-euro rescue package to shield Europe's largest economy from the impact of the coronavirus, is due next week to present additional stimulus to sustain the recovery. In a position paper seen by Reuters, lawmakers from Merkel's conservative bloc called on several measures to reduce the tax burden for the private sector, including making it simpler to offset losses against tax and speeding up already agreed tax cuts

Largest Study Yet Finds Chloroquine Increases Risk of Death in COVID-19 Patients

We just got even more evidence that the antimalarial medications touted by President Donald Trump aren't a good bet for treating the coronavirus.

Astronomers Just Found an Extremely Rare 'Ring of Fire' Galaxy in The Early Universe

In the early days of the Universe, 10.8 billion years ago, astronomers have just found a galaxy wearing the battlescars of a cosmic brawl. It's not a blob or disc of stars, like most galaxies, but a giant doughnut - with a huge hole punched right t

80 Million Children at Risk as Pandemic Disrupts Global Vaccination Efforts

The coronavirus pandemic is putting tens of millions of children's lives at risk by disrupting routine immunisation programmes, the World Health Organization (WHO) and UNICEF said Friday.

Experts Warn Climate Change Is Already Killing Way More People Than We Record

People around the world are already dying from the climate crisis, and yet all too often, official death records do not reflect the impact of these large-scale environmental catastrophes.

UAE's COVID-19 laser tests could be a gamechanger

Its speed and accuracy will help doctors respond to coronavirus patients faster

New COVID-19 laser tests could be a gamechanger

Its speed and accuracy will help medical professionals respond to infected patients faster

COVID-19: US coronavirus death toll rises by 638 in 24 hours

Relatively small increase means US toll now stands at 97,686

UAE Exchange Centre starts refunding customers - but many still wait for their money

Many transactions had been delayed for two months as company seeks a way out

Some business risks can be prepared for in advance

Corporates will now need to fast track learning from pandemic-enforced disruptions too

Going viral: Day 57 of being in a COVID-19 lockdown

This is what life is like in social isolation in Ireland

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

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

There are many digital ways to add to your cash balance

In these stressful times, access to a new revenue stream could well come in handy

Hailey Baldwin slams plastic surgery accusations

The 23-year-old model and wife of pop superstar Justin Bieber defended herself

India's legendary Olympic hockey hero Singh dies at 95

Singh scored two of India's goals at Wembley stadium

Plant-based 'meats' catch on in the COVID-19 pandemic

Meat industry's troubles may have provided a boost for plant-based meat substitutes

Key points from Bundesliga weekend action

Crucial match for Bayern and Dortmund on Tuesday

New face of banking: Millennials prefer robot bankers to humans

Nordea's robot adviser, Nora, played a crucial role in helping the bank through COVID-19

Photos: Sporting heroes pass away - from Balbir Singh to Ashley Cooper

Big names in the world of sport who died this past this week

Khloe Kardashian unveils a new face and fans are divided

The reality star is unrecognisable in a recent set of images she released on social media

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

Child Visitation Centre of Abu Dhabi Court facilitated people

Coronavirus: NYU Abu Dhabi professor developed reusable N95 masks

Masks have features allowing them to be re-sterilised and used

UAE's restaurants, cafes launch direct-to-customer campaign, drop delivery charges

More than 40 operators sign up for campaign that will run all through June

Coronavirus: Families offer Eid prayers at home amid mosque closure

Mosques are remaining closed as a precaution against coronavirus spread

Quarantine parenting: We’re managing parenthood in the coronavirus pandemic

COVID-19: We’re homemakers, stay-at-home parents and paid workers, all at the same time

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

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

UAE-firm launches robot fleet to combat coronavirus

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

Review: ‘Betaal’ fails to bring the creeps

The new zombie horror series isn’t thrilling or scary

Step into a world of closer scrutiny

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

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

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

Yemeni gravediggers overwhelmed amid spike in COVID-19 deaths

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

Qatar COVID-19 tracing app stirs rare privacy backlash

Unprecedented access to users’ location data has prompted fears about state surveillance

Lacklustre Eid at the box office for Pakistani cinema

Talk of some of these movies releasing online have been doing the rounds

Denial and selfishness fuel the spread of COVID-19

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

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

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

Spooked in the times of coronavirus

Ghosts are not only spicing up quarantine but they are also helping in containing COVID-19

Global oil demand is not heading for a permanent decline

Videoconferencing will not solve our energy and climate challenges, says IEA chief

Maxfield fits the bill to win Kentucky Derby for Godolphin

Former Dubai horseman Brendan Walsh will be hoping can big hope can claim elusive prize

Alligator who survived Berlin WWII bombing dies at 84

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Marie-Antoinette's travel bag goes for royal ransom

The leather travel bag with the "Queen's room number 10" inscription went for 43,750 euros

VW owners in Germany can claim damages, court rules

Court rules against carmaker for selling vehicles with manipulated diesel engines

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

UAE resident travels the world transporting coronavirus-stricken patients

Germany's Lufthansa agrees to government's $9.8b aid

Deal will also place federal government with a major say in airline's future course

COVID-19: 15 restaurants closed in Saudi city of Jeddah for flouting hygiene rules

Other food outlets warned; aim is to ensure safety of food and public health

COVID-19: Indian Para archer Harvinder converts farm into a practice range

Asian gold medallist hopes to conquer wind and humidity in Tokyo Paralympics

Coronavirus: 336 kids under quarantine receive Eid gifts

Initiative undertaken to spread festive cheer

Afghan government frees first 100 Taliban prisoners after ceasefire: official

The government plans to free up to 2,000 Taliban inmates as a "goodwill gesture"

Coronavirus: Senior UAE health officials visit Expo Centre Field Hospital

Visit was undertaken to boost morale of health professionals and patients

Coronavirus: Senior UAE health officials visit Expo Centre Field Hospital

Visit was undertaken to boost morale of health professionals and patients

Pakistan’s fashion designers step up to provide relief

Frieha Altaf, Nomi Ansari and Anoushey Ashraf lead the charge

The end of the New World Order

Coronavirus is provoking anti-globalist paranoia, but real globalism is disintegrating

COVID-19: Qatar reports 3 more deaths, 1,751 new cases

Death toll has risen to 26 as total cases reach 45,439

COVID-19: Saudi Arabia reports 2,235 new cases, nine more deaths

The latest updates announced by the Saudi Ministry of Health on Monday

Photos: Gulf News readers share pictures of beautiful mosques and rainbows in the UAE

Check out these great pictures from our readers to show the beauty of the UAE

In pictures: Kiev metro opens after lockdown

People wear protective face masks and practice social distancing on day one

Look! 1979 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40 restomod is a real stunner!

Restored by Legacy Overland, no component was left untouched

Woman falls to death from fourth floor of building in Sharjah

Handbag besides body suggests woman was trying to escape

Coronavirus in India: 15-year-old girl who cycled 1,200 km to get migrant worker father turns down Cycling Federation invite

Her father, Mohan Paswan, says that she might appear in trials after lockdown

Dean Elgar eyes South Africa test captaincy

Joins Aiden Markram on the list of players who have expressed interest in the job

Using credit cards for airport transfer facility? Read this first...

Reader queries about the limit of usage of airport transfer facility.

COVID-19 survivor from Kerala falls to death from seventh floor in Dubai

Uncle says vulnerable Indian man had been waiting to be repatriated

Chinese expats deliver 1,000 ‘love packages’ to UAE workers

Community gathers round to help those affected by pandemic in Deira

COVID-19: Work from home tensions run high in world’s biggest quarantine - India

They must contend with the unreliable internet services and power blackouts

COVID-19 vaccine: Top 5 Indian biotech firms developing antigens for the world

Your COVID-19 vaccine could come from one of these Indian biotech giants

Yuvraj Singh remembers days without mobiles in epic throwback photo

Harbhajan Singh reacted to the post and queried: "Free call?"

Stranded Indians in UAE welcome India’s decision to halve paid quarantine period

Decision to reduce 14 days to seven helps needy, but some still need it free

Return of UAE residents stuck in India: Missions await clarity on procedures

India won’t fly special flights to send back stranded UAE residents, says official

UAE-India exchange Eid messages

Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed and Indian PM Narendra Modi spoke on the phone

Eid movement restrictions reported in Al Quoz and Dubai Investment Park

Healthcare professional confirms circular, sources also report road closures

COVID-19: UAE reports 3 deaths, 822 new coronavirus cases and 601 recoveries

UAE’s total confirmed coronavirus infections have risen to 30,307

COVID-19: Saudi Arabia enters new phase in virus war

Commitment is the key to safety, says minister

COVID-19: Dubai Tourism, stakeholders discuss strategies for industry revival

Emirates commenced passenger flights between Dubai and nine destinations from May 21

COVID-19: Dubai Police adjust radars in line with new coronavirus restriction hours

Step comes after announcement of the reopening business activities in emirate

Plane crash: Mohamed bin Zayed offers condolences to Pakistan PM Imran Khan

The leaders also discussed bilateral relations

Coronavirus: Kuwait announces plan to end full COVID-19 lockdown

Top official says partial curfew to be introduced at end of May

COVID-19: Syria eases coronavirus curbs, new cases jump

Ministry reports 20 new infections of the novel coronavirus on Monday

Foldable Motorola Razr 2 will up the hardware game compared to its predecessor

It should also be closer to Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip in terms of internals.

Apple's future AirPods could use light sensors for health monitoring

Apple is reportedly testing Ambient Light Sensors in future AirPods.

Huawei might announce a Mate-branded smartwatch, trademark document suggests

A new more premium Huawei smartwatch lineup might be in the works.

MIUI 12 Global Stable ROM hits some Redmi K20/Mi 9T units

Previously available only in closed beta, MIUI 12 is now being pushed to some Mi 9T handsets.

Huawei Enjoy Z 5G brings 90Hz display, Dimensity 800 SoC and triple cameras

It's one of the most affordable 5G handsets on the market.

First Samsung Galaxy Note20+ renders arrive

The phone should be “slightly bigger” than the Note20, the overall design remains the same.

Realme X50 Pro Player is official, comes with graphite sheets for extra cooling

The phone steps back on the camera department, keeps all the other flagship features.

First Realme Smart TV arrives in 32” and 43” sizes with aggressive low prices

First sale is scheduled for June 2, prices are INR12,999 ($170) or INR21,999 ($290).

Breaking: FG evacuates 69 Nigerians stranded in Lebanon

The Federal Government has repatriated 69 Nigerians from Lebanon, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr Geoffrey Onyeama, said on Monday.

FG evacuates 69 Nigerians stranded in Lebanon – Onyeama

The Federal Government has repatriated 69 Nigerians from Lebanon, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr Geoffrey Onyeama, said on Monday.

Some Hawaii public schools to continue grab-and-go meal service this summer

Churches, non-profits and other agencies are stepping up to help, too.

Controlled burn to be conducted at Schofield Barracks

Don't be alarmed if you see smoke coming from Schofield Barracks on Thursday. Army fire, safety and environmental specialists will conduct a controlled burn.

UH-Manoa waives standardized testing requirement for most fall 2021 applicants

The College Board canceled the SAT exams scheduled in May and June.

Linux-creator Linus Torvalds joins Linus Sebastian of Linus Tech Tips in embracing AMD over Intel

I have long been an AMD

Linus Torvalds abandons Intel for AMD after 15 years

In yesterday’s announcement of the new Linux Kernel 5.7 RC7, Torvalds wrote: “The biggest excitement this week for me was just that I upgraded my main machine, and for the first time in about 15 years, my desktop isn't Intel-based.…

Airstrikes kill 200 bandits in Katsina, Zamfara - DHQ

DHQ says the Air Component of Operation Hadarin Daji has neutralised no fewer than 200 armed bandits in multiple air strikes in Katsina and Zamfara.

Airstrikes kill 400 bandits in Katsina, Zamfara - DHQ

DHQ says the Air Component of Operation Hadarin Daji has neutralised no fewer than 200 armed bandits in multiple air strikes in Katsina and Zamfara.

Defence HQ says airstrikes kill 200 bandits in Katsina, Zamfara

The Defence Headquarters says the Air Component of Operation Hadarin Daji has neutralised no fewer than 200 armed bandits in multiple air strikes

Here's how Sonu Sood replied when fan asked for his help to visit liquor shops

Recently, Union minister Smriti Irani also praised the actor on Twitter for his efforts to send migrants home.

Sonu Sood TROLLS A Twitter User Asking For His Help To Reach A Liquor Store

Sonu Sood has emerged as a Messiah for many migrant workers stuck in Mumbai trying to reach their home. But as they say, there are all types of people available on social media. There have been innu

New Zealand leader continues TV interview during earthquake

Jacinda Ardern was conducting a live television interview when the 5.6 magnitude quake struck.

Social Media Watch - May 25

Here we bring you the best posts from around the world of sport as players, coaches and commentators attempt to cope with the suspension of football and other sports.

Council bosses still deciding fate of bonfire displays in Black Country

Council bosses are still deciding over whether bonfires will go ahead in the Black Country.

Huge increase in demand for Walsall befriending service

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

Andy Richardson: Now even cats like Felix can catch Covid-19

Animals are starting to retreat as humans emerge from lockdown. Some, however, are feeling the strain.

Could the Black Country become a cycling Yamsterdam?

As cycling becomes more popular amid the pandemic, could the Black Country become a Yamsterdam?

Work to repair a huge sinkhole could take six weeks

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

Liam Roberts: An honour to serve Walsall

Walsall goalkeeper Liam Roberts insists it is an ‘absolute honour’ to represent the club as he fulfils his dream of playing for his home-town team.

Slaven Bilic: West Brom isolation training was exceptional

Head coach Slaven Bilic says he’s been left pleasantly surprised by how hard Albion’s players worked while they trained in isolation at home.

Former Aston Villa loanee Tom Cleverley wary of restart

Tom Cleverley warns the Premier League’s Project Restart could be in ‘jeopardy’ if phase two results in a spike in coronavirus cases.

Aston Villa star Jack Grealish ‘is worth the £80m tag’

Jack Grealish would be ‘worth every penny’ if Manchester United had to pay £80million for the Villa captain, according to former team-mate Alan Hutton.

Darren Byfield aiming high at Walsall Wood

Walsall Wood manager Darren Byfield has 'unfinished business' with the club has he vows to make a promotion charge in the 2020/21 season.

Keith Lowe signs new Harriers deal

Kidderminster Harriers defender Keith Lowe has signed a new contract with the club.

Survey launched over lifestyle changes amid lockdown

A survey has been launched over how people's lifestyles in the Black Country have changed over the past three months.

Man being searched in connection with burglary at Black Country hairdressers

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

Plans for retirement village on former landfill site rejected

Plans to build dozens of retirement homes on a former landfill site have been unanimously thrown out by councillors.

Photographer recreates iconic shots with Lego

Dominic Fraser has used lockdown to shoot Lego, inspired by real photographs.

Express & Star comment: Uncertain future for universities

Britain's universities face an uncertain future due to the ongoing impact of the coronavirus.

LETTER: Support the British Heart Foundation

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

Call to send fly-tippers to prison

A disgusted councillor has called for fly-tippers to be jailed after a huge amount of rubbish was dumped on a street.

Blues confirm exits for David Stockdale and Cheick Keita

Goalkeeper David Stockdale and winger Cheick Keita have been told they are leaving Birmingham at the end of June.

‘It’s given me a new lease of life’: How people are turning to allotments during lockdown

Allotments plots have been snapped up amid the coronavirus pandemic as people seek solace during the lockdown.

Sporting Khalsa have backing for £1m ground improvements

A football club looks to have staved off the threat of having to tear down £1 million worth of improvements to its ground.

Alpaca-rearing business granted green light for permanent workers’ house

A mobile home in the Green Belt can now be replaced by a permanent house so that a rural worker can stay on site to supervise an alpaca herd.

Furloughed Eurostar workers helping language students during school closures

Train drivers are among the staff who are hosting online sessions to help pupils maintain their skills while studying at home.

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

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

Opening hours extended at Wolverhampton cemeteries

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

Busy week after Wolverhampton Council reopens tip

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

Birmingham City Council owes other councils more than £200m

A council owed other local authorities more than £200 million last year, the seventh highest total of any council in the UK, an investigation shows.

Mark Jenkins: West Brom want to play

Chief executive Mark Jenkins says Albion are fully behind proposals to finish the 2019/20 campaign on the pitch.

Cake maker's sweet treats helping boost local spirits

A cake maker has been working to lift community spirits by selling sweat treats each week.

Seniors fitness trainer moves online as face-to-face demand disappears

An online keep-fit class aims to put fitness and friendship first for seniors across the region.

Trust to take over special school

An academy trust hopes to turn a special school around after it was rated inadequate by Ofsted and ordered to become an academy.

Three women a week killed by domestic violence during lockdown

The number of women killed by domestic violence has risen to three a week during lockdown, it has been revealed.

Wolves' Molineux plans given green light by Wolverhampton Council

Wolves' plan to take Molineux's capacity above 32,000 has been given the green light by the city council.

Calls to reopen Wolverhampton playing fields for public use

A campaign to bring football fields back into community use has been backed by a Black Country MP.

Black Country and Staffordshire schools prepare for socially distanced reopening

Children returning to school next month will have no problem maintaining social distancing rules, an MP has said.

Dudley's Castle Hill to become one-way during Metro extension work

Motorists are being warned to expect delays as a key Dudley town centre route becomes one-way next month due to roadworks.

LPG filling station approved

Councillors approved a planning application to convert a vacant car sales yard into a liquid petroleum gas filling station.

No vaccine before end of year, claims Birmingham health chief

People should not expect a coronavirus vaccine to be found until the end of the calendar year "at the absolute earliest", Birmingham's director of public health has said.

Wolverhampton Rotary Club donates 22,000 visors in four weeks

Charities and hospitals have benefitted from the kindness and generosity of PPE donations by a Rotary club.

Police must establish whether Cummings potentially broke law, commissioner says

The acting Durham police, crime and victims commissioner said there was a ‘plethora’ of additional information which deserved examination.

Plans to reopen Staffordshire schools spark concerns

Plans to reopen schools to some pupils next week have sparked concerns from parents about children’s health – and a community leader has said that the move is not suitable for all.

Angry Barnard Castle OAPs say Dominic Cummings must go

Reaction was strong in the County Durham market town where the Downing Street adviser was reported to have visited in April.

Play-off heroes – David Hopkin

Hopkin scored a last-minute winner to send Palace back to the Premier League.

Man charged after shop worker attacked with machete

A shop worker was hit with a machete while another man was sprayed in their face with a substance during an attack.

Reality star James ‘Arg’ Argent reveals he overdosed twice during cocaine battle

The TV star said he got clean after spending Christmas alone.

Cummings should apologise, says Sturgeon

Nicola Sturgeon has said Dominic Cummings should apologise and correct the impression other parents should have travelled while infected.

Black Country bishops condemn Government 'betrayal' of public

The Bishop of Wolverhampton has described Boris Johnson's backing of Dominic Cummings as a "betrayal" of those who have obeyed the strict lockdown laws during the coronavirus pandemic.

Man stabbed then arrested as police find Black Country cannabis farm

A cannabis factory was discovered in the Black Country after a suspected drugs farmer was stabbed.

Durham Police examine more Dominic Cummings complaints

The force said they received further information from the public on Monday.

Baggies Broadcast - Season 3 episode 29: How will West Brom vote?

Join us for a new episode of the Baggies Broadcast featuring Luke Hatfield and Joe Masi!

Dominic Cummings: I don’t regret what I did

The Prime Minister’s chief adviser denied going back to Durham after returning to London on April 13, as has been reported.

Shops across England can open next month if guidelines met, PM announces

Non-essential retailers will be allowed to open from June 15, provided the guidelines are met along with the five tests for easing the lockdown.

Celebrity SAS: Viewers praise ‘honest’ Tony Bellew following his elimination

The former boxer made it to the final of the Channel 4 competition.

Dominic Cummings still under fire over lockdown breach allegations

Opposition leaders will hold talks on Tuesday morning to discuss public health messaging amid the row.

New Zealand leader continues TV interview during earthquake

Jacinda Ardern was conducting a live television interview when the 5.6 magnitude quake struck.