Suspected militants kill 2 Pakistani policemen in Islamabad

ISLAMABAD — Two suspected militants riding on a motorcycle opened fire on two policemen manning a roadside checkpoint on the outskirts of the capital, Islamabad, killing both of them before fleeing the scene, the police said Wednesday.

Gunmen on motorcycles kill two Pakistani policemen in Islamabad

Attack reportedly claimed by Hizbul Ahrar, a splinter group of the Pakistani Taliban

Air France agrees to cut many domestic flights

The CEO of Air France-KLM has announced substantial changes to the domestic network of Air France…

Air France to cut 40% of domestic flights after bailout

Air France pledges to halve its carbon emissions from domestic flights by 2024 as part of the conditions for receiving state aid

Coronation Street SPOILERS: Tim learns the truth about Geoff

Tim thinks Yasmeen was abusing Geoff

Emmerdale SPOILERS: Jamie and Belle's affair exposed

Leyla and Andrea expose Jamie and Belle

Belfast priest hopes reopening of church today will bring `semblance of normality to parish life'

THE Administrator of a Belfast city centre church which will reopen today after being closed for eight weeks, has said he hopes the move will bring a

Broseley church turning blue in thanks to NHS

Broseley All Saints Church is set to be say a very special thank you to the NHS tonight when the building turns blue.

Richard Ali: 'There's a growing dictatorship of disinformation in Nigeria'

The coronavirus lockdown in Nigeria has let the genie out of the bottle, writer Richard Ali says. The ensuing rise in ethnic populism in the digital space has to be confronted by journalists and artists alike.

Tackling evils of fake news, hate speech - The Nation Nigeria

A new study has emphasised the need to counter the advent of fake news and hate speech in Nigeria as well as stem the surge and its damaging ..

Germany Extremism

Anti-Semitic crimes in Germany last year reached their highest level since the country started keeping statistics, amid an overall strong increase in right-extremist criminality that is a cause for “great concern,” Interior Minister Horst Seehofer said Wednesday. Overall, politically-motivated crimes

Despite COVID-19 Crisis Britain Has Not Let Its Guard Down To Terrorist Threat, Says Expert

The British state, including the security forces, have been focusing on the threat from COVID-19 since it arrived in February. So does that mean the police are letting...

China to dispatch 2 aircraft carriers near Taiwan for war games

China to deploy 2 aircraft carriers to take part in simulated invasion of Taiwan's outer islands

China’s increasing belligerence in South China Sea threatens international peace and regional stability

The unilateral action by China to ban fishing in SCS and threat fisherman is bullying tactic, according to experts. The threat by China to its neighbours must be met through solidarity and unity among Chinas neighbours and members of the international community.

UN chief deplores lack of ceasefire during virus

Since the call by Antonio Guterres in March for ceasefires, announcements backing the end of fighting have been made in countries including Afghanistan, the Philippines and Cameroon, but conflicts have continued to rage in Libya, Yemen and elsewhere.

U.N. chief deplores lack of ceasefire during virus

Conflicts have continued to rage in Libya, Yemen, and elsewhere

WADA looks to artificial intelligence to catch dopers

With sports around the world shut down by the coronavirus pandemic, the World Anti-Doping Agency is looking to artificial intelligence as a new way to dete

Wada turns to Artificial Intelligence to detect athletes who have consumed banned substances: Report

The doping body also grappling with the ethical issues around the technology.

Google To Start Reopening Offices, Targets 30 Per Cent Capacity In September

Google had allowed their employees to work from home in early March. Alphabet Inc’s Google said on Tuesday it would … Google To Start Reopening Offices, Targets 30 Per Cent Capacity In September Read More »

Covid-19: Google to reopen offices in July for limited number of employees

The company will also be giving $1,000 stipend for home office equipment to make remote work easier

MAI to fly its fifth relief flight between Incheon and Yangon on May 29

Myanmar Airways International (MIA) is flying relief flights to evacuate its citizens in foreign countries and now it is planning the fifth relief flight between Incheon and Yangon for Myanmar citizens over the world, sources said.

The first batch of Sri Lankans leaves Doha in special repatriation flight

The first batch of Sri Lankans departed from Doha as part of a repatriation drive by the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Qatar, yesterday.  A total of 275 were onboard Srilankan Airlines flight UL 218 departed from Hamad International Airport.

Eskom sees lower risk of power cuts during winter

Eskom expects only 3 days of stage one power cuts, where up to 1,000 megawatts is taken off the national grid, during the winter period when demand increases, the chief executive officer said on Wednesday.

Eskom sees lower risk of power cuts during winter

Load shedding at Stage 1 only, and for just three days.

Preksha Mehta Suicide: Police Recovers Suicide Note, 'Mere Toote Huye Sapno ne Mere Confidence ka Dam Tod Diya Hai'

Preksha Mehta death: A one-page suicide note was found in Preksha’s room. She had been very depressed about not getting work.

Popular actress commits suicide

Popular TV actor Preksha Mehta, best known for featuring in shows such as "Crime Patrol", "Meri Durga" and "Laal Ishq", has reportedly committed suicide at her residence here. She was 25. Continue Reading →

Hong Kong police fire pepperballs at protesters and arrest 180 people for unauthorised assembly | Hong Kong Free Press HKFP

Hong Kong police fired pepperballs in the central business district after protesters gathered in opposition to the national anthem and national security law. Demonstrators chanted pro-democracy slogans in Causeway Bay and Central at lunchtime. They also chanted “Hong Kong independence, the only way out” and “one nation, one Hong Kong.” At least 50 young people […]

At least 300 arrested in flash protests against controversial national anthem bill

Protesters staged flash protests in Causeway Bay, Central and Mong Kok on Wednesday afternoon to denounce a controversial national anthem bill Police said at least 300 people were arrested In Central, hundreds of office workers spilled onto...

Britain proposes November 2021 date for delayed U.N. climate summit

(Reuters) - Britain has proposed hosting in November 2021 a United Nations’ climate summit that was postponed from this November due to the coronavirus pandemic, a letter from the Cabinet Office seen by Reuters shows.

UK to seek 2021 date for UN climate change summit

COP26 has been dubbed the most important round of talks since the global Paris Agreement to tackle climate change was secured in 2015.

National News: Motorsport UK plans for motorsport to begin again on 4 July

Motorsport UK intends for national motorsport to resume in Britain from 4 July and, from the start of next month, will allow organisers to begin applying for event permits again

S'pore racing suspension continues

Singapore racing will continue to be suspended due to the coronavirus situation. The Singapore Turf Club (STC) said yesterday that, in alignment with the Government's phased approach to the resumption of activities safely after the circuit breaker ends on June 1, all race...

'Don't You Explain This to Your CMs?': BJP Hits Back at Rahul Over His 'Lockdown Not Solution' Remark

He also took potshots on the Wayanad MP saying 'Rahul Gandhi ji, you say lockdown is not the solution, then don't you explain this to your chief ministers?'

Lockdown 4.0: Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh junks rumours, says there will be no Army in Mumbai, Pune

Some rumour are doing round the Internet that CM Uddhav Thackeray might be releasing control and the city is going to be under Army. Now, the rumors have been scraped by Maharashtra Home Minister.

Out of legal options, Vijay Mallya may seek asylum in UK

The beleaguered businessman's team of lawyers had been working on the asylum route as a last resort.

COVID-19: FG, Shell, Eni await new date for $1.1bn Malabu court case in Italy — Investigation

BARELY, a week after the London court had dismissed the $1.1 billion Malabu case, involving the purchase of Oil Prospecting Licence

Boy, 9, has leg amputated after hit-and-run by motorcyclist leaves him with life-changing injuries

A NINE-YEAR-OLD boy has had his leg amputated after a hit-and-run at a local park. The youngster suffered the life-changing injury after he was hit by a motorcyclist who allegedly fled the scene in…

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

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

Pangolin rescued from Odisha quarantine centre to undergo COVID-19 test

Pangolin rescued from Odisha quarantine centre to undergo COVID-19 test. The swab samples of the pangolin has been collected for the coronavirus test

Pangolin rescued from Odisha quarantine centre to undergo COVID-19 test

The Centre for Wildlife Health in Bhubaneswar was contacted to facilitate the process, she said adding that efforts are on to ascertain how the pangolin found its way into the quarantine centre.

Tripura reports 23 new coronavirus cases

Tripura on Tuesday reported 23 new COVID-19 positive cases. Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb said that 18 out of 23 people have come from Maharashtra by train.

Tripura reports 23 new coronavirus cases

Tripura reports 23 new coronavirus cases: Tripura on Tuesday reported 23 new COVID-19 positive cases.. Get all latest entertainment & viral stories on english.lokmat.com

Cloud diplomacy: Consular access, demarche move online

Besides virtual summits and phone calls, demarche, consular access and even presentation of credentials have moved to online platforms.

China lodges strong protest over BJP MPs’ virtual attendance at Taiwan event

On two BJP MPs, Meenakshi Lekhi and Rahul Kaswan, sending video messages to the President of Taiwan, China said such congratulatory message by such elected representatives was “utterly wrong”.

What effects has the lockdown had on the evolution of Covid-19 in India?

Modelling different scenarios for infections and fatalities in India can give us some answers.

COVID-19: WHO Warns Of ‘Second Peak’ In Countries Where Coronavirus Is Declining

Outbreaks could come back later this year in places where the first wave has subsided.

Government plan to protect seabirds criticised for not going far enough

The new plan requires all fishing vessels at risk of accidentally catching seabirds to have a risk management plan in place for protected species.

Historic deal preserves millions of pollination corridors for monarch butterflies

Historic agreement gives monarch butterflies and other pollinators millions of acres of new habitat along roadside rights-of-way.

China's 'Batwoman' Virologist Warns That COVID-19 Is Just One Of More Possible Outbreaks

"If we don't study them, there will possibly be another outbreak and we wouldn't know about them."

China's 'bat woman' defends Wuhan lab at centre of conspiracy theory

The Chinese virologist whose work on coronaviruses found in bats led to her being dubbed 'Bat Woman' has appeared on state television to defend her work. “The unknown viruses we have discovered are actually just the tip of the iceberg,” said Shi Zhengli. “If we want to prevent humans suffering

Saudi police: 6 killed in shootout dispute between families 

A shootout in a southwestern province in Saudi Arabia that local reports say was sparked by a dispute between two families

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

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

FFC urges govt to reconsider its fiscal consolidation stance

Finance Minister Tito Mboweni had so far held the line on fiscal consolidation – a policy aimed at reducing the budget deficit and government’s soaring debt-service costs.

2020 budget: NASS suspends holiday to consider revised appropriation bill

The National Assembly, the legislative arm of the country, has put its holiday on hold in order to reconvene and consider the 2020 revised budget on Thursday.

Youth commits suicide

SRINAGAR, May 26: A youth allegedly committed suicide by hanging himself inside his home at Mahrajpora area of north Kashmir’s Sopore town.The deceased was identified as 30 year old Azad Ahmad.As the family members found him hanging, they immediately rushed him to sub-district hospital Sopore where doctors declared him brought dead.An officer while confirming the incident said a case has been registered in police station Sopore.The official added that after post-mortem the body of the deceased was handed over to family for last rites.

Pakistan: Kasur policeman held for killing teen boy who resisted rape

The incident occurred on Eid Al Fitr, when the victim, Sami-ur-Rehman was going for prayer

Training bystanders to intervene will help to prevent domestic violence and abuse, study shows

Empowering people to intervene when they witness unacceptable behaviour can help to prevent domestic violence and abuse, a new study has found.

'No excuse for teen brawls, says Cork TD

There is “no excuse” for the mass teen brawls that have been breaking out across Cork and Dublin since lockdown, a TD has said.

Gardaí discover quantity of cannabis in the car of a speeding motorist

Gardaí have found a quantity of cannabis in the car of a speeding motorist. Wexford Gardaí stopped a car recently for speeding and the driver failed a roadside test, testing positive for...

PICTURE: Gardaí discover quantity of cannabis in the car of a speeding motorist

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Detroit ex-mayor Kilpatrick won't be leaving prison early

Former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick, who has served seven years of a 28-year sentence for corruption, has been turned down for home confinement during the coronavirus pandemic and won't be leaving prison early, the government said Tuesday. The U.S. Bureau of Prisons said it “reviewed and denied

Detroit ex-mayor Kilpatrick won't be leaving prison early

DETROIT — Former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick, who has served seven years of a 28-year sentence for corruption, has been turned down for home confinement during the coronavirus pandemic and won’t be leaving prison early, the government said Tuesday.

Pennsylvania man pleads guilty in university admission scandal

May 27 (UPI) -- A former biotech executive from Pennsylvania has pleaded guilty to paying a Georgetown tennis coach more than $50,000 in exchange for recruiting his daughter as a sports athlete to gain her admission to the prestigious school.

Lori Loughlin’s Sentencing Date Has Been Set After She Pleads Guilty In College Admissions Scandal

Even though they have already pleaded guilty and reached a deal with prosecutors in the Varsity Blues College Admissions case, Lori Loughlin and her

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

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

Child sex offender gets life imprisonment for human trafficking

David Timothy Deakin is the first foreigner to be convicted for trafficking offenses through online proceedings, according to the International Justice Mission

A portrait of American crime by Gordon Parks – in pictures

Photographer Gordon Parks took a six-week journey throughout the US, from New York to Chicago to San Francisco to Los Angeles, to portray an unseen picture of crime in the country for Life Magazine in 1957

A portrait of American crime by Gordon Parks – in pictures

Photographer Gordon Parks took a six-week journey throughout the US, from New York to Chicago to San Francisco to Los Angeles, to portray an unseen picture of crime in the country for Life Magazine in 1957

Almost 750,000 drivers had motors MOT'd in April despite lockdown and six-month test exemption during pandemic, DVSA reveals

Motorists were urged to not use their cars as part of stricter lockdown rules in April, with only front-line and essential workers allowed to continue driving and have vehicles MOT tested.

MMDA has come up with 'Modified Coding' scheme for June 1 GCQ

Quarantines are being eased or lifted and by June 1, but number coding may come back but in a

James Shaw plus two: Greens announce candidates for Wellington electorates

News from Green Party The Green Party has revealed its three candidates to contest the Wellington electorates in the forthcoming general election.

Green Party Unveils Election Candidates For Wellington

The Green Party has revealed its three candidates to contest the Wellington electorates in the forthcoming general election.

‘RHOA’s Kandi Burruss Reveals Why She Thinks NeNe Leakes Really Left The Reunion

Kandi Burruss believes she knows the reason why NeNe Leakes abruptly left the 'RHOA' reunion taping.

Nene Leakes Cheating Rumors Resurface With Vengeance: RHOA Star Allegedly Was ‘Kissing, Cuddling, Holding, And Sitting On His Lap’

Rumors of Nene Leakes having an extramarital affair has been going on for quite some time now. After a shocking report came out in March, fans of

Air India allows rescheduling for bookings between March 23 and May 31

The national carrier has informed that there will be no extra rescheduling charges applied for this…

India to operate 11 more flights from US in 2nd phase of Vande Bharat Mission

India to operate 11 more flights from US in 2nd phase of Vande Bharat Mission: India has decided to operate additional Air India non-scheduled commercial flights in the ongoing second phase of Vande Bharat Mission, from the United States to various cities in India, the Indian Embassy here said.. Get all latest entertainment & viral stories on english.lokmat.com

Editorial | Imposing Lockdown!

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

It’s Immoral to Confine Innocent People Who Might Be a Threat

The possibility that someone might pose a threat to another at a future time is not sufficient reason to revoke a person's property rights

Gardaí process 26,000 vetting applications for Covid-related roles including healthcare

Gardaí have processed over 26,000 vetting applications for Covid-related roles - including positions in healthcare. From 12 March 2020 to 23 May 2020, the Garda National Vetting Bureau (GNVB) h...

Gardaí process 26,000 vetting applications for Covid-related roles including healthcare

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Gangster’s moll who helped £300k-a-year county lines drug gang is spared jail as judge calls her ‘caring mum’

THE girlfriend who helped her gangster boyfriend with a £300,000 a year county lines racket was spared prison after a judge said she was “a caring mum who puts her children first.” Mum-…

Gangster’s moll who helped gang ship drugs to Scotland using junkies as slaves spared jail as she’s a ‘caring mum’

THE girlfriend who helped her gangster boyfriend with a £300,000 a year county lines racket was spared prison after a judge said she was “a caring mum who puts her children first.” Mum-…

Social media creates wild fire in hills, Uttarakhand govt launches campaign

Photographs of forest fire turning wild in Uttarakhand took the attention of netizens and they began making a post on social media.

Uttarkhand wildfire: Sporadic forest fires trigger trending hashtag on social media

Uttarakhand forest fire has come in as a fresh bad news, a trend in the year 2020 which is already hit hard by the Coronavirus pandemic.

Jerusalem of Gold and the unmitigated nerve of Israel's Judges - Radio

What did the olim on Operation Solomon know that our judges ignore?

Prominent Rabbi: How Coronavirus Has Accelerated The Redemption Process

Acknowledging that the coronavirus has brought much darkness into the world, international Torah teacher and messianic expert Rabbi Mendel Kessin gave a Torah class last week that reveals, on a mystical level, how the appearance of the coronavirus is actually accelerating the process of redemption.

‘It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia’ to Return for a Record-Breaking 15th Season, Will Address the Coronavirus

In the upcoming It's Always Sunny season 15, which will set a television record, the writers will address the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

'Mrs. America's Fate Is Still Hanging In The Balance

When you've got someone as captivating as Cate Blanchett popping up on your television screen each week, it can be hard to say goodbye. However, with the finale of Mrs. America's first season looming on the horizon, that time is now officially upon…

Ethics committee to govern councillor inappropriate conduct complaints

The new ethics committee will be bipartisan with both LNP and Labor councillors sitting on it.

Ethics committee to govern councillor inappropriate conduct complaints

The new ethics committee will be bipartisan with both LNP and Labor councillors sitting on it.

Trevor the turkey and other beloved animals stolen from Brockswood Animal Sanctuary

'These are not just turkeys and sheep; they are family to us'

Lambs found on Telford housing estate

A pair of lost lambs were discovered in the early hours of this morning.

Green Cabs in liquidation, jobs cut

Taxi company Green Cabs has gone into liquidation, reportedly cutting 160 jobs. This story was first published by RNZ Palliser Insolvency's Heath...

Green Cabs in liquidation, jobs cut

Nation-wide taxi company Green Cabs has gone into liquidation, reportedly cutting 160 jobs. This story was first published by RNZ Palliser...

Denmark allows couples separated by pandemic to reunite over border

Denmark has opened its borders with Germany and Nordic countries, but only to couples, which have been separated by the pandemic, and provided they can prove their relationship with correspondence, BBC reports.

Denmark allows cross-border 'sweethearts' to reunite -- if they can prove they've been in a relationship for 6 months

Lockdowns and social distancing restrictions have pushed couples apart around the world. But Denmark is now allowing some citizens in cross-border relationships to reunite with their partners.

Antrim and Newtownabbey residents 'extremely sensitive' over grass cutting

“Complaints have already been received in relation to the lack of grass cutting, despite awareness of the restrictions due to the virus.”

290 groups so far in Tipperary are preparing for annual Spring Clean

They will take to the hi-ways and bi-ways of the county to make the countrysides more beautiful

Uzma Khan leaked video has no connection with Malik Riaz’s son-in-law

Recently, a video involving the actress & model Uzma Khan and her sister Huma Khan has surfaced in social media, becoming a top trend #UzmaKhan on Twitter in no time. In the video, both Uzma Khan and Huma Khan seem pleading for mercy and pardon from an infuriated woman for allegedly having an extra-marital affair with a person named Usman. The woman along with her reportedly daughter, whose faces were not featured on the screen, was asking Uzma Khan to confess as to whether was she involved in any extra-marital affairs with Usman or not. The video triggered the influx of rumours on Twitter that these were wife and daughter of property tycoon Malik Riaz who barged into their house in Lahore along with bodyguards and intimidated the showbiz personalities. Allegedly, Malik Riaz’s family members also sprinkled kerosene oil on Uzma Khan and tortured her sister Huma Khan as her feet were bleeding.

Uzma Khan Video Scandal: Malik Riaz rebuts malicious propaganda against him

Uzma Khan Leaked Video Scandal Recently, a video involving the actress & model Uzma Khan and her sister Huma Khan has surfaced in social media, becoming a top trend #UzmaKhan on Twitter in no time. In the video, both Uzma Khan and Huma Khan seem pleading for mercy and pardon from an infuriated woman. The woman along with her reportedly daughter, whose faces were not featured on the screen, was asking Uzma Khan to confess as to whether was she involved in any extra-marital affairs a person whose name is withheld. The video triggered the influx of rumours on Twitter that were wife and daughter of a property tycoon who barged into their house in Lahore along with bodyguards and intimidated the showbiz personalities. Meanwhile, Malik Riaz brushed aside the rumors surrounding the leaked video of actress Uzma Khan and termed it malicious propaganda to malign him.

South African bans on tobacco, liquor amid virus stir debate

A soccer mom in one of Cape Town's posh suburbs drops off a cardboard box of blankets to a neighbor. Inside the box are several bottles of red wine.

SATTA wants inquiry into links between illicit cigarette traders, politicians

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

Minister makes case for quarterly disinfection of police cells

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

Inspectors find Glasgow's Barlinnie jail 'not fit for purpose'

Inspectors say urgent improvements must be made to Glasgow's Barlinnie jail, which is not due to be replaced until 2025

Ingraham: 'No good reason' to keep lockdowns in place except to hamstring economy ahead of election

Laura Ingraham opened Tuesday's "Ingraham Angle" by slamming Democrats, particularly proponents of coronavirus lockdowns, as Americans begin to benefit from the slow reopening of the country's economy.

Joni Ernst on Book: Embrace Iowa 'Grit' to Help Nation

Joni Ernst spoke with Breitbart News about her book and how her "gritty" upbringing on an Iowa farm translated to her movement to cut waste.

Kano speaks as viral video shows isolation alleged to be with patients empty + video

There had been reports that the isolation centre had become operational, with patients admitted, according to the author of the video

Video on Sani Abacha isolation centre aimed at discrediting COVID-19 fight - Ganduje

A statement signed by the commissioner for information, Malam Muhammad Garba, said there was no iota of truth in whatever the video clips attempted to portray.

Teenager convicted of Ana Kriegel murder assaulted in detention centre

ONE OF the teenage boys convicted of murdering 14-year-old Ana Kriegel in 2018 has been assaulted in Oberstown Detention Centre. The teenager, known only as Boy A, was 13 when he murdered Ana in an abandoned house in Lucan, and along with Boy B was the youngest person to be charged with murder in the history of the State. The now-15-year-old is carrying out his sentence in Oberstown Youth Detention Centre, and it is understood he was attacked by a group of his fellow detainees on Sunday evening. Reports indicate that Boy A was watching TV alone when two youths attacked him, leaving him with bruises in what is described as a minor assault. A source told The Irish Sun that the teenager is "a bit of a loner" and "has been trying to throw his weight around a bit in there and it has come back to haunt him". Advertisement "He got a few slaps and was left with bruising. It's not too serious". Ana Kriegel was murdered in an abandoned house in Lucan two years ago. Boy A was convicted of her murder and sexual assault.…

Alleged Assault Of One Of Ana Kriegel's Killers To Be Investigated

An alleged assault of one of Ana Kriegel's killers at Oberstown Detention Centre is being investigated.

Bridgnorth welcomes it's new mayor

The new mayor of Bridgnorth has been officially welcomed via an online council meeting.

‘Damaging’ and ‘hurtful’ - Reception teacher slams comments made about Notts teachers

She was responding to comments by the leader of Nottinghamshire County Council

Turkey says it will react if Greece builds a border fence and references Cyprus invasion (VIDEO)

A Turkish official said that his country will react if Greece builds a border wall.

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

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

Home is where the accidents are

Surgeons are seeing almost 15 to 20 cases in a month as compared to just 1-2 freak accident cases previously While road traffic accidents drastically dropped during lockdown period, there was a spike .

Brian May's Busted Bum Was the Least of His Concerns

If you have no idea why we're talking about Brian May's arse, the musician made headlines earlier this month for tearing his gluteus maximus (every day is a slow news day in lockdown). The issue wasn't his butt at all, as it turns out, and things got worse when May suffered a heart attack.

What support has the Ministry of Health provided to doctors?

Egypt Today provides information on this support.

800,000 medicines delivered to patients homes in Dubai during COVID-19

34,000 perscriptions and 270,000 types of medication delivered

KidsFest gets the green light to go ahead in July

Planning for the popular annual Canterbury children's event KidsFest is under way, in spite of the challenges presented by the Covid-19 pandemic....

Blizzard Announces BlizzCon 2020 Cancellation

Hoping to run an online event instead.

First Fishrot case bail ruling due next week

FORMER Investec Asset Management Namibia client director Ricardo Gustavo, who is one of the six men charged in the Fishrot fishing quotas corruption case, is due to hear on 3 June if his application

Luanda Leaks: Isabel dos Santos to challenge assets seizure

As part of their investigations, the Angolan and Portuguese courts recently ordered the freezing of its bank accounts and the seizure of some of its assets in both countries.

India Is Reviving The Squadron Of Nirmal Jit Singh Sekhon, IAF’s Only Param Vir Chakra Awardee, With LCA Tejas. Here’s His Story  

Flying Officer Sekhon was part of the No 18 Squadron of the IAF.

The Flying Bullets, 18 Squadron, resurrected: Why Air Forces need to number plate Squadrons?

Number 18 Squadron with their motto of “Teevra aur Nirbhaya”, “Swift and Fearless” when translated to English, is the only IAF unit to be awarded the highest military award for bravery.

Mercedes-Benz relaunches production at Argentinian factory

Mercedes-Benz has relaunched production in Argentina after a two-month standstill due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the German carmaker said.

Mercedes-Benz relaunches production at Argentinian factory

Mercedes-Benz has relaunched production in Argentina after a two-month standstill due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the German carmaker said.

'It's been a nightmare': Perth family's 'new normal' filled with rollercoaster of emotions

Brooke McIlroy's young daughter Luca started vomiting and became unsteady on her feet. After a trip to her doctor she was rushed to hospital where her worst nightmare began.

Scots mum dies of cancer after raising thousands for son who tragically passed from same disease

A MUM who raised thousands of pounds in memory of her eight-year-old son who died from cancer has sadly passed away from the same disease. Susan Hey, from Nairn, Inverness-shire, was diagnosed with…

Human tragedy of migrant workers: Heartbreaking video of toddler trying to wake up dead mother at Muzaffarpur station shocks nation

In a devastating twist to the ongoing human tragedy of migrant workers, a video of a toddler desperately trying to wake up his dead mother at Muzaffarpur railway station has gone viral on social media.

Heartbreaking: Twitterati shocked by video of baby trying to wake up dead mother

In a heartbreaking video, a baby who was seen trying to wake up his dead mother with a shroud covering the body at a railway station in Bihar.

Nagpur registers 9th Covid-19 death

Nagpur: A Satranjipura based man succumbed to the novel Corona Virus (COVID-19) while seven others reportedly tested positive for the virus borne disease on Wednesday. Out of seven three belonged to city’s Mominpura hot-spot, while one each from Saoner, Naik talav, Bangladesh and Hansapuri. With the latest development, the cases of Corona Virus have surged […]

More than 1600 Corona Infected Patients reported in Chennai -

There is a continuous increase in the cases of corona virus in the country and new cases of corona virus

Over 30,000 rescued under Vande Bharat Mission till May 25: Hardeep Puri

India had launched the largest evacuation exercise to repatriate Indians stranded abroad due to coronavirus-induced lockdown

Govt to use five hubs to bring back Indians on Vande Bharat flights

Over 275 Indians stranded in Mexico, Peru, Portugal and Netherlands returned via Amsterdam in first such flight on Wednesday

IGNOU Extends Deadline For Submission of June Term End Exam Forms | Check New Date Here

The courses in the open university are offered in two sessions over the year, one in January and another in July.

COVID-19: IGNOU further extends last date for submission of June TEE application

The last date for submission of application form has been extended to June 15

Mkhize provides clarity on the level 3 lockdown game plan

Health Minister Zweli Mkhize caused confusion on Tuesday when he told the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) that hotspots would remain on level four lockdown.

Hanover ODPEM ready for hurricane season

WESTERN BUREAU: THE OFFICE of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) in Hanover is now in the process of putting the final touches on its preparedness plans for the upcoming hurricane season, which starts on June 1. Topping the...

Vulnerable people shielding from coronavirus see incomes slide, charity warns

Citizens Advice research revealed 41% of people in the shielded group said they have lost at least 20% of their income since the outbreak began.

Vulnerable people shielding from coronavirus see incomes slide, charity warns

Citizens Advice research revealed 41% of people in the shielded group said they have lost at least 20% of their income since the outbreak began.

Munster Technological University gets long-awaited approval

Munster's newest technological university will play a key role in driving the recovery of the region post-Covid, while improving access to education.

Dundee Michelin boss John Reid appointed National Manufacturing Institute Scotland chief executive

The National Manufacturing Institute Scotland has appointed Michelin Dundee boss John Reid as its chief executive.

National Assembly Suspends Holiday To Review 2020 Appropriation Bill

The federal lawmakers went on a two-week Sallah break and were to reconvene on June 2.

Senate, Reps return to consider revised 2020 budget

The National Assembly will resume tomorrow from its Sallah break to consider President Muhammadu Buhari’s Appropriation (Amendment) Bill, 2020.

'Powerful Role Model': Indian Army Major Suman Gawani to be Honoured With UN Gender Advocate Award

Major Suman Gawani along with Brazilian Naval Officer Commander Carla Monteiro de Castro Araujo will receive the award on May 29

United Nations to honour five Indian peacekeepers posthumously

Major Ravi Inder Singh Sandhu and Sergeant Lal Manotra Tarsem, who served with the UN Mission in South Sudan; Sergeant Ramesh Singh with the UN Interim Force in Lebanon; Private Johnsion Beck with the UN Disengagement Observer Force and Edward Agapito Pinto, who served in a civilian capacity with the UN Organisation Stabilisation Mission in Congo, will posthumously receive the Dag Hammarskjold Medal on the International Day of UN Peacekeepers observed on May 29.

'James Bond' Stunt Driver Takes the Aston Martin DB5 Around Silverstone Track

Explaining how the stunt cars were constructed.

Mangled Ferrari 488 GTB Destroyed After Crashing Into London Bus

A quiet Sunday in London turned into a spectacle that would bring a tear to any gearhead's eyes. Yes, a Fer...

BJP leader in Punjab booked allegedly for attacking interfaith married couple

The girl alleged in her complaint that Sukhpal Singh Sra instigated her family members who earlier this week assaulted her in-laws

After His Aide Is Arrested For Raping A Minor Dalit Girl, AIMIM MLA Booked For Casteist Slurs Against Woman Politician

Ahmed bin Abdullah Balala, in a Facebook video, called Bangaru Shruthi ‘Third class waley, chor log’.

COVID-19: Oman reports 38 deaths of coronavirus today

Newly diagnosed cases include 166 Omanis, 89 foreign residents

COVID-19: 692 new cases reported in Kuwait

New deaths take overall fatalities to 175 in the country

They took good care of me: 9-yr-old after solo flight back from Mumbai

Shiven had left for Mumbai on March 15 with his grandmother after his exams were cancelled on account of the COVID-19 pandemic. His holiday was unexpectedly extended when on March 24, the Centre announced a nationwide lockdown.

Andhra Pradesh natives happy to return home

The first domestic flight landed at Vijayawada airport from Chennai with 79 passengers

9 deaths, 327 cases reported in district

143 people were discharged after being treated successfully from the coronavirus across hospitals

90-year old dies of COVID19, toll 24

A COVID19 positive elderly man from Kulgam died at SKIMS here today, taking the toll of the viral illness in J&K to 24. Dr Farooq Jan, medical

Kansas Governor Vetoes Bill Limiting Her Covid Emergency Powers

Democratic Kansas Governor Laura Kelly vetoed a bill Tuesday that would have limited her authority to respond to the Covid-19 emergency.

Supreme Court: State Question 805 signatures must be accepted

The Oklahoma Supreme Court ruled Tuesday in favor of an appeal from the State Question 805 campaign, requiring the Secretary of State’s office to accept the group’s initiative petition signatures despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Secretary of State Michael Rogers must accept the roughly 260,000 signatures in the next 10 days and begin the counting process so the state question can make it onto a 2020 ballot. State Question 805 would prohibit the use of prior felony convictions to enhance sentences for nonviolent crimes. “This is a victory for the 260,000 Oklahomans who supported Yes on 805 with their signature and expect to see it on a ballot in 2020," said Sarah Edwards, President of the Yes on 805 group, in

Biocon gets DCGI nod for CytoSorb use in critical Covid-19 cases

India Business News: Biocon said its subsidiary Biocon Biologics has received the Drugs Controller General of India’s (DCGI) approval for an extracorporeal blood purificat

Biocon gets DCGI nod for emergency use of CytoSorb to treat critical COVID-19 patients

CytoSorb is plug-and-play compatible with the most commonly used blood purification machines or pumps in the ICU used to treat COVID-19 patients, including hemoperfusion, hemodialysis, continuous renal replacement therapy, and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation machines, Biocon said.

COCOBOD, Government team up to fix Eastern corridor road

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

Government has come good for the farming sector – Fulton

WESTERN BUREAU: JAMAICA AGRICULTURAL Society (JAS) President Lenworth Fulton has said the Government has come good for the agricultural sector, having set aside J$1 billion in the 2020-2021 Budget to keep the sector afloat amid the onset of COVID-...

CM’s Rs 72.66 cr relief for those in distress

Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Tuesday provided compensation of Rs 72.66 crore to 3300 beneficiaries under the Mukhya Mantri Jan Kalyan Sambal Yojana through one click in the presence of Cabinet members. On this occasion, Chief Minister Chouhan said that this compensation amount is being

Retired IAS officer Umapathi Rao passes away

Retired IAS officer and first executive officer of TTD Kamineni Umapathi Rao (92) died on Wednesday in Hyderabad following illness.

Mystic Who Could Survive Without Food Or Water Dies, Find Out More About Prahlad Jani

Prahlad Jani they mystic who became famous for his unique way of surviving without food or water died at 91 in his native village.

Yogi Prahlad Jani, Who Claimed to Survive Without Food or Water For 76 Years, Dies at 90 in Gujarat

He claimed that he had stopped taking food and water at the age of 14, and survived only on air, because the Goddess sustained him.

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

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

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

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

A's, Dodgers cut employees' salaries amid pandemic

The Los Angeles Dodgers and Oakland A’s announced cost-cutting moves Tuesday in response to baseball’s ongoing shutdown amid the coronavirus pandemic.

A's to place scouts on furlough, end minor league pay

The Oakland Athletics are placing their scouts and a significant number of other front office employees on furlough, suspending pay for minor leaguers and cutting the salaries of other executives as part of a cost-cutting move in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Virus patient given blood plasma, improves quickly

A New Hampshire man who was near death from the coronavirus has recovered after being given blood plasma from a former virus patient and is scheduled to be released Wednesday after more than six weeks

Coronavirus outbreak at Hardewijk hospital

At the St Jansdal hospital in Hardewijk, four patients in a non-Covid-19 nursing ward tested positive for the coronavirus. They tested negative when the were admitted. "It concerns four out of a

The reality behind the unions' claims of insecure work

There's one flaw in the concerns about the rise of insecure work. The percentage of casuals in the workforce has not changed in more than two decades.

Training sector held back by Federation, says IR reformist

The big criticism focuses on the link between training and award wages, established in 1990.

Bank: Lithuanian billion-rescue-plan may be slowed down by red tape

As the Lithuanian government plans to invest 6.3 billion euros in the economy and human resources in 18 months, Swedbank has pointed to excessive red tape as weakness that could slow down the investments, LRT reports.

Turkey looks to weather coronavirus crisis without IMF support

Erdogan resists taking assistance despite looming balance of payments crunch

Eastern Regional Hospital begs for water for coronavirus patients

The Management of the Eastern Regional Hospital is appealing to the general public to support the facility with quantities of bottled water to meet the high daily demand for water by coronavirus patients on admission at the facility.

Eastern Regional Hospital begs for water for coronavirus patients

The Management of the Eastern Regional Hospital is appealing to the general public to support the facility with quantities of bottled water to meet the high daily demand for water by coronavirus patients on admission at the facility.

BREAKING: Court stops revocation of Ororo Marginal Field

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

Court restrains minister, DPR, from revoking field in OML 95

A court has granted the order of interim injunction against the respondents following an ex-parte application over OML 95.

Period poverty getting worse under lockdown, charity says

Plan International UK said the Covid-19 crisis has made it harder for girls and women to manage their periods safely.

Period poverty getting worse under lockdown, charity says

Plan International UK said the Covid-19 crisis has made it harder for girls and women to manage their periods safely.

Coronavirus hampers Africa's fight against malaria, TB

African countries have imposed tough measures against COVID-19. But it may come at the cost of other untreated diseases such as malaria and AIDS.

PAHO: Americas over take Europe as COVID-19 epicenter

May 26 (UPI) -- The Americas have surpassed Europe to become the new epicenter of the coronavirus pandemic, the Pan American Health Organization said while calling on those countries to maintain movement restrictions to curb infections.

Lost hikers found alive after 18 days in New Zealand forest

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

Lost hikers found alive after 18 days in New Zealand forest

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

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

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

Editorial: Your web browsing says a lot about you. The government should have to get a warrant to look at it

In reauthorizing a surveillance law, Congress must protect the privacy of the internet

EcoCash court bid hits brickwall

The High Court has dismissed Econet Zimbabwe's mobile money platform, EcoCash's application which sought to interdict the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) from su...

Power of Attorney given to stock brokers: What’s changing from June 1, 2020?

In the aftermath of the Karvy Stock Broking scandal which revealed misuse of Power of Attorney (PoA) issued by clients in favour of their stock broker, market regulator Securities and Exchange Board o

Woman killed – hit by train at Tawa level crossing

Wellington.Scoop A woman has died after she was hit by a train at a level crossing near the intersection of Hinau Street and McClellan Street in Tawa.

Pedestrian hit by train in Tawa, Wellington

The person was hit by a train at a level crossing near an intersection.

FPJ Edit: Heatwave and coronavirus

Virus heightens health risks associated with heatwaves, warns UN

WMO spokesperson Clare Nullis Kapp said, “India is experiencing a heatwave, and this is at the same time as India is relaxing the lockdown measures."

France halts hydroxychloroquine use for Covid-19 cases

PARIS, May 27 — French doctors are no longer allowed to use hydroxychloroquine to treat Covid-19 cases, according to new government rules today, after two French advisory bodies said the drug could pose serious health risks. Use of the drug, normally a treatment for rheumatoid arthritis and...

France halts hydroxychloroquine use for Covid-19 cases: Govt

Use of the drug, normally a treatment for rheumatoid arthritis and lupus, has proven controversial after some prominent doctors and even US President Donald Trump began backing it during the coronavirus outbreak.

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

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

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

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

Pelosi: George Floyd death is 'a crime'

Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) on Wednesday called the death of an unarmed African American man in Minneapolis a crime and vowed that Congress will examine new federal strategies for preventing

Trump asks DOJ, FBI to expedite probe into George Floyd death

President Trump on Wednesday said he asked the Department of Justice (DOJ) and FBI to expedite an investigation into the death of George Floyd, who died in the custody of Minneapolis police earlier

Britain’s parks and green spaces under threat, charity warns

Millions of people in the UK are without a local park despite their critical role during the Covid-19 lockdown.

Britain’s parks and green spaces under threat, charity warns

Millions of people in the UK are without a local park despite their critical role during the Covid-19 lockdown.

All expelled almajiris welcome to Zamfara - Governor

He said the decision followed "a careful study of almajiri system in the state which only needs to be integrated into western education for the purpose

Kano abolishes Almajiri system - The Nation Nigeria

Kano Governor Abdullahi Ganduje on Wednesday formerly announced abolishment of traditional Almajiri system of education in the state.

Study reveals factors that affect COVID-19 incidence on American Indian Reservations

Early in the pandemic, American Indian Reservations have experienced a disproportionately high incidence of COVID-19 infections: four times higher than in the US population reports a study in the July/August issue of the Journal of Public Health Management and Practice.

Lawmakers Urged to Help Minorities Hit Hardest by Pandemic

As the U.S. death toll passed 100,000 on Wednesday, public health experts told a House panel that the federal government must do more to help communities of color ravaged by Covid-19.

Britain's new covid queen who will lead test and trace scheme: Baroness Dido is Tory MP's wife who was raised on a pig farm (and thinks there is too much maternity leave)

Baroness Dido Harding, 53, was raised on a Somerset pig farm and will lead the UK's test and trace scheme to tackle the coronavirus, set to launch tomorrow.

No wonder the betting industry keeps gambling with lives like my father's when they are only fined a pittance, writes campaigner ADAM BRADFORD

ADAM BRADFORD: The death of 25-year-old Chris Bruney (pictured), an electrical engineer with a good career and his whole life ahead of him, will seem inexplicable to many people.

Woman sacked after viral video of her calling police on black man

A woman who reported a black man to the police after he asked her to put her dog on a lead in New York's Central Park has been fired from her job and had her dog taken away.

Derek Chauvin: Who Is The Police Officer Seen Kneeling On George Floyd’s Neck?

Derek Chauvin is the Minneapolis, Minnesota police officer depicted in the media kneeling on the neck of George Floyd, who eventually died of his injury. In the videos of the incident, which has ...

Rahul weakening country’s resolve to fight pandemic: BJP

Even his party Chief Ministers are acting contrary to his statements on lockdowns, it says

Rahul must apologise for his comments on lockdown: Dharmendra Pradhan

Rahul must apologise for his comments on lockdown: Dharmendra Pradhan: Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Wednesday hit out at Congress MP Rahul Gandhi, saying that he must apologise to the people of the country for his comments that the government had underestimated the scale of the battle against coronavirus and India is facing result of

Meeting on anti-defection law on Thursday

Karnataka Legislative Assembly Speaker Vishveshwara Hegde Kageri has convened a meeting of parliamentarians and legal experts on Thursday (May 28) for reviewing the relevance of the Constitution’s 10t

Don’t politicise gram panchayat issue: KSE

Eshwarappa says Opposition making false allegations

Africa's confirmed Covid-19 cases surpass 115,000: Africa CDC

The pandemic has spread across all 54 African countries.

Africa's Covid-19 cases top 115,000

The pandemic has spread across all 54 African countries.

The CDC Has Issued a Warning About Aggressive Rat Behaviour Due to The Pandemic

Rats are growing increasingly aggressive in their hunt for food as restaurants across the US remain shuttered to slow the spread of the coronavirus, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has warned.

Sydney braces for rat ‘plague’ after Covid-19 forces hungry rodents to turn to cannibalism

Suburban rat infestations surge after city-dwelling rodents run out of food

Poll slump hits UK’s Johnson in wake of Cummings scandal

LONDON, May 27 — Support for Boris Johnson has slumped by the sharpest fall for a Conservative party leader in a decade following the Dominic Cummings scandal, according to an opinion poll published today. As the prime minister prepares to be quizzed by senior MPs later today over his...

UK's Johnson suffers sharp poll fall after Cummings scandal

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

Doosan likely to finalize self-rescue package next month

South Korea's cash-strapped Doosan Group is likely to finalize its self-rescue plan next month, as creditors have yet to vet the books of the group's affiliates, industry sources said Wednesday. The country's 15th-largest conglomerate last month submitted to creditors, including the Korea Development Bank (KDB) and the Export-Import Bank of Korea (Eximbank), a plan to sell shares and non-core assets in a bid to secu...

Knauf calls in the bankers as Aus building materials sector in play

German building materials giant Knauf has thrown its Australian assets into a wider industry shake-up, and is considering options including a merger or sale to another trade player or private equity firm. 

I'm A Celebrity bosses 'in crisis talks over future of show' due to coronavirus

The chances of I'm A Celebrity returning to screens this winter are being discussed as restrictions imposed by the coronavirus pandemic as quarantine issues could affect show

I'm A Celebrity bosses 'in crisis talks over future of show' due to coronavirus

The chances of I'm A Celebrity returning to screens this winter are being discussed as restrictions imposed by the coronavirus pandemic as quarantine issues could affect show

Tencent, Parent Company of WeChat, to Invest $70 billion into Blockchain, AI, Cybersecurity & More in Pursuit of New Infrastructure

Tencent, a massive Chinese conglomerate that also operates WeChat, is planning to invest $70 billion over the next five years. The money will go into "new infr

Tencent, CCB Labuan to jointly foster digitalisation of enterprises in Malaysia

LABUAN, May 27 — Tencent, a leading provider of Internet value-added services in China, will explore cooperation opportunities with China Construction Bank Corporation Labuan Branch (CCB Labuan) following the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) today. The MoU, inked via Tencent VooV...

After decade of work, Victoria firm submits lupus drug to FDA for approval

Victoria pharmaceutical firm Aurinia is one step closer to bringing to market its treatment for lupus nephritis after submitting a new drug application to the Food and Drug Administration in the . . .

Why Moderna Stock Dropped Today

The biotech's coronavirus vaccine reportedly made some people sick.

Performance Kia Promotes Special offers on New Kia Sportage Models

MOOSIC, Pa., May 26, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Performance Kia dealership in Moosic, Pennsylvania sells sedans, hatchbacks and SUVs. Among SU...

How To Get Nearly $10,000 Off A New 2020 Chevy Silverado

Costco offers incentives on the Silverado, Suburban, and Tahoe that combine with Chevy's existing deals that are available elsewhere.

ProBit Exchange Opens Trading for Decentralized Blockchain Storage Platform ILCoin

ILC has been listed on May 21 on ProBit Exchange, a top 40 exchange on CoinmarketCap as well as one of the top 3 exchanges in Korea. A trading competition is also running until June 7 featuring both KRW and BTC pairs with a 20,000 ILC prize pool for the top 10 traders during the duration. 

A High-Profile Acquisition Shows Bitcoin Demand from Institutions is Surging

The world is experiencing the worst financial crisis in decades, but the bitcoin market has its own route. Coinbase plans to buy Tagomi.

Trade War 2.0 or worse? Trump strips Hong Kong of it's special trading status, dramatically escalating US-China tensions

In a move that will almost certainly have an impact on global consumer tech supply chains, US President Donald Trump's administration dramatically escalated simmering tensions with China by revoking Hong Kong's special trade status.

Trade War 2.0 or worse? Trump strips Hong Kong of its special trading status, dramatically escalating US-China tensions

In a move that will almost certainly have an impact on global consumer tech supply chains, US President Donald Trump's administration dramatically escalated simmering tensions with China by revoking Hong Kong's special trade status.

Will work ever be the same again?

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

If you’re seeking the path to a six-figure role as a project manager, your journey starts here

It’s one thing to recommend a new professional gets certified in some core disciplines of their job if they’re looking to advance. But the real trick is often in deciding what exactly are the right credentials to reach that destination. In the project management field, certification is important — and also a lot more complicated […]

'Mothership' office on horizon but don't write off London: Canary Wharf

'Mothership' office on horizon but don't write off London: Canary Wharf

Working from home will kill CBDs. And that’s a good thing

Robert Gottliebsen has warned that the shift to working from home (WFH) could suck the life out of Australia’s CBDs.

What We Are Reading Today: A Course in Microeconomic Theory

Author: David M. Kreps    David M. Kreps has developed a text in microeconomics that is both challenging and “user-friendly.” The work is designed for the first-year graduate microeconomic theory course and is accessible to advanced undergraduates as well. 

Online education must supplement, not replace, physical sites of learning

We have long ignored the vital role public educational institutions play as exemplary sites of social inclusion and relative equality. In Indian conditions, this role is arguably even more important than the scholastic role.

Vaccine market beckons

At a time when vaccine alone offers hope to end the coronavirus pandemic, India is caught in a paradoxical situation. Despite

Drug wars: how AstraZeneca overtook GSK in UK pharma

With new cancer drugs and a vaccines partnership with Oxford university, AZ’s turnround has boosted the industry in Britain

Over a third of Indian women don't own gold but want to buy it: WGC survey

60% of Indian women already own gold jewellery, the most popular item among 'fashion and lifestyle' shoppers after designer clothes and silk sarees.

‘Over a third of Indian women have never bought gold jewellery’

14% will never consider buying; jewellers need to meet the fashion expectations of women, says World Gold Council survey

A gateway to transport and energy research: The Innovation and Networks Executive Agency

D Beckers, Director, Innovation and Networks Executive Agency, charts the important work of the organisation in supporting transport and energy research

Africa: Building resilient economies through regional integration

The second Africa Regional Integration Index (ARII 2019) launched by the ECA, AfDB and the AUC, calls for African economies to deepen their integration.

Tether Becomes The 3rd Biggest Cryptocurrency by Market Cap Leaving Ripple Behind

The dollar pegged digital currency, Tehter, is now the 3rd biggest digital currency after Bitcoin and Ethereum. Ripple slides to the fourth spot in the row giving its way to USDT. This is a clear indication to the milestone in this spring 2020 where some dollar token used to buy…

Tether Continues Tear as its Daily Crypto Transactions Reach Record Levels

Controversial crypto stablecoin Tether continues at full speed ahead as recent data shows its daily transactions are the highest they have ever been.

Coal India arm MCL reports 42.6% growth in overburden removal

The development assumes significance as Coal India (CIL) has shifted its focus to overburden removal - the process of removing the top soil and rock to expose coal seams in its open cast mines - on account of slump in coal demand.

Winding down of Saldanha Steel plant to be complete by end of June

Despite numerous efforts to save the steel plant, ArcelorMittal South Africa CEO Kobus Verster said that reopening the facility in the medium term was highly unlikey.

Sugar Inquiry Commission didn't highlight NPMC's role in failing to control prices

The commission only held the Sugar Advisory Board responsible for taking any action

RBZ increases gold retention threshold

THE Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has increased the gold retention threshold to 70 percent in foreign currency for sale proceeds from the previous 55 percent in a move aimed at boosting production in the sector. Under the new gold trading framework, it means gold producers will now receive 30 percent of their gold sale proceeds to Fidelity Printers and Refiners (FPR) in local currency. FPR is the country’s sole gold buyer and operates under the purview of the Central Bank. In a statement, FPR general manager Mr Fradreck Kunaka said the new gold trading framework was with effect from yesterday. “Gold producers shall be paid under a 70/30 payment arrangement scheme in terms of which 70 percent of the gold sale proceeds shall be paid into the producer’s Nostro account and the balance of 30 percent shall be paid in local currency at the ruling exchange rate into the producer’s ZW$ account,” he said. Under the new framework, small-scale gold buying agents and artisanal producers shall be paid in cash at a flat price…

The Match & Mismatch Of Amazon Buying Self-Driving Unicorn Zoox, As Is Rumored.

Reports surfaced, first in the Wall Street Journal of Amazon being in negotiations to buy Zoox, the self-driving unicorn.

Chevy And GMC Don't Want You To Miss This Incredible Truck Deal

Despite the economic slowdown resulting from the coronavirus pandemic, there is one bright spot: pickup tru...

KU Athletics imposing new pay cuts, furloughs to cut costs

The University of Kansas athletic department has imposed pay cuts and furloughs for all employees in response to financial problems caused by the coronavirus pandemic.

Kansas athletic department announces across-the-board pay cuts and furloughs

The athletic department at the University of Kansas has told donors it will make across-the-board pay cuts and furloughs as it faces a budget shortfall.

Openview – now powered by 2 million homes

The future of free-to-air satellite TV.

Openview – now powered by 2 million homes

The future of free-to-air satellite TV.

Affordable Insulin For Seniors Presents The Playbook To Lower Drug Costs

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

Medicare Recipients May Get Insulin at $35 Per Month

Beginning next year, people on some Medicare Part D or Medicare Advantage Plans who need insulin will be able to access the lifesaving medication for just $35 a month, according to a new plan announced by the White House.

From face masks to alcohol, fake goods in Malaysia are putting lives in danger

Today, counterfeiters are targeting not only luxury brands but a range of goods, and some of the trends are frightening because of the products ...

Coronavirus lockdowns mean bad business for drug dealers, too

“I’m stuck with a product to move and nobody to move it to."

Nokia veteran Sari Baldauf takes over as 5G battle rages

Nokia veteran Sari Baldauf takes over as 5G battle rages

Celcom prepares for 5G vendor selection

Malaysia-based Celcom Axiata is tipped to deploy a 5G network using two equipment suppliers and ...

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

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

Low-income families are spending more on food since March, says report

Low-income families have increased their spending on food by more than 30% since March when the national Covid-19 lockdown began, writes Ground Up.

France unveils €8bn 'electric' rescue for car industry

French president Emmanuel Macron announced on Tuesday an €8bn rescue plan for the car industry - with a big boost for electric vehicles, Associated Press reported. "Our country wouldn't be the same without its great brands - Renault, Peugeot, Citroen," Ma...

Macron's $8.8 billion plan would make France Europe's top clean car producer

President Emmanuel Macron announced an 8 billion euro (7 billion pounds) plan on Tuesday to make France the top producer of clean vehicles in Europe and urged French carmakers to make vehicles in their own country. French car plants are only just starting to rev up production after the coronavirus lockdown, which hit the auto sector badly, and Macron wants to accelerate the transition to electric cars to help revive the industry. "We need a motivational goal: make France Europe's top producer

Discount chain QD reopens six more stores

A discount retailer is reopening a further six of its stores around East Anglia.

Bath & Body Works Is Closing 50 Locations Nationwide, and Malls Just Won't Be the Same

Bath & Body Works announced it will be closing 50 stores across the country, mostly in malls.

New warehousing facility to come up at Kothur near Hyderabad

Embassy Industrial Parks, a joint venture between the Embassy Group and Warburg Pincus that is into logistics and warehousing, is in advanced stages of acquiring land near Kothur to develop a warehousing facility, according to a top official.

Data Centre capacity to grow two times by 2025

Citing policy initiatives, widening customer base and increasing corporate requirements for data storage, findings of a recent study said Data Centre (DC) market will grow two times by 2025. Continue Reading →

Farmers' Market returning

The Penticton Farmers' Market will be re-opening its outdoor market this Saturday, May 30, taking over its usual spot in the 100 block of Main Street.

Delhi: Markets empty, traders say Metro is only sliver of hope

The centrality of the Metro and full bus services was echoed by the market associations of Lajpat Nagar and Karol Bagh, which reopened with approximately 30% and 48% shops respectively.

Enel Expands Renewable Energy Platform In US & Chile

Enel began as a utility company in Italy, but it has expanded its presence into a total of 30 countries. Today, its Green Power subsidiary is one of the largest investors in renewable energy in the world and it is growing bigger all the time. This week, the company announced its Green Power North America

Honolulu shines in nationwide solar study released today | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

For the seventh year in a row, Honolulu topped a list of 50 cities nationwide for solar PV installed per capita; it also placed third in total existing solar PV capacity installed to date, according to a survey of 5o large urban centers released today by the nonprofit organizations Environment America Research & Policy Center and Frontier Group.

Tesla reduces prices of its cars in the US

Tesla today surprised everyone by announcing price cuts for its cars. This new price cut is applicable in both China and the US. The price cut varies from $2000 to $5000 depending on the model. Find the details below.

Tesla lowers car prices in Canada by a few thousand dollars

I don't think saying Tesla is holding a sale would be accurate, but the automaker has discounted most of its cars.

Why good credit matters — even if you don’t plan to borrow

Even if you don’t plan to borrow a dime, a good credit record is valuable. Think of it like a household fire extinguisher: It’s smart to have a good one even though you have no plans to use it.

7 Ways Credit Cards Can Help Grow Your Business

A business credit card isn’t just something you need to help separate your personal and company expenditures. When used properly, credit cards are tools that can help you build your business and, more importantly, improve your bottom line.

SBI Home, Personal Loan EMI moratorium extended by three months! Bank notifies customers

SBI today said in a statement that it has also proactively reached out to all of its eligible loan customers to obtain their consent to stop their Standing Instructions

SBI simplifies EMI moratorium process, starts notifying eligible borrowers via SMS

SBI on Wednesday said it has simplified the equated monthly instalment (EMI) deferment process for eligible borrowers who want to avail moratorium on term loan repayments. It has reached out to all

Patanjali to issue debentures worth Rs 250 cr; bidding to start on May 28

NCDs will carry a coupon rate of 10.10 per cent with a tenure of three years

BT Buzz: What added Rs 86,000 crore to DRL, Sun Pharma market cap in 2 months?

Approval to explore new COVID-19 therapies, licensing and supply deals to manufacture drugs to treat the virus and fast approvals for plants under regulatory scanner have turned the fortunes of most of these companies

CoCo Bond Investors Face a Covid-19 Reckoning

The coronavirus pandemic is even starting to affect the highly specialized world of bank capital

IMF advises banks to suspend dividend repayment, share buybacks

Kristalina Georgieva, IMF managing director, said the decision is necessary to help banks reinforce their capital buffers against the shocks

JSW Steel to achieve supply normalcy by June; demand revival to take much longer

JSW Steel did not increase the inventory during the lockdown. It had capacity utilisation of 38 per cent in April and it increased to 85 per cent in May

No need to worry about food inflation for six months, says expert

The buffer stock has been procured by the government at Rs 37 per kg and Rs 27 per kg for wheat, and this is sold through PDS at Rs 2-3 per kg, which involves a huge subsidy, he said.

Listed firms' dividends dip 1.9% in 2019

South Korean listed companies' dividend payouts slipped nearly 2 percent in 2019 from a year earlier amid a business slump, data showed Wednesday. Cash dividends paid out by 1,094 firms listed on the country's main and secondary stock markets totaled 22.6 trillion won ($18.3 billion) last year, down 1.9 percent from a year earlier, according to the data from the Korea Securities Depository. The number of dividend-p...

One Equity Partners to unload Celltrion Healthcare stake at discount

One Equity Partners, a spinoff of JPMorgan dedicated to middle market investment, is reportedly looking to unload part of its stake in South Korea’s drug distributor Celltrion Healthcare through a block trade for roughly 350 billion won ($283.6 million). The price of some 4 million Celltrion Healthcare shares, a 2.6 percent stake, was set at between 85,000 won and 87,000 won per share after the mark...

Amazon in advanced talks to buy self-driving startup Zoox - WSJ

Amazon.com Inc is in advanced talks to buy self-driving startup Zoox Inc, in a move that would expand the e-commerce giant’s reach in autonomous-vehicle technology, the Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday.

Amazon in advanced talks to buy self-driving startup Zoox: WSJ

Amazon.com Inc is in advanced talks to buy self-driving startup Zoox Inc, in a move that would expand the e-commerce giant's reach in ...

Honda To Launch 2 New SUVs (Vitara Brezza & Seltos Rival) In India

Honda is “actively” looking at launching 2 new SUV based on requirements of Indian customers and both could be based on Amaze’s platform

Mercedes-Benz launches AMG C63 Coupe, AMG GT R Coupe in India; priced at Rs 1.33 cr and Rs 2.48 cr

German luxury car maker Mercedes-Benz on Wednesday expanded its performance vehicle portfolio in India with the launch of AMG C63 Coupe and AMG GT R Coupe, priced at Rs 1.33 crore and Rs 2.48 crore (ex-showroom India, except Kerala), respectively

Agencies on front lines of Covid-19 battle to get extra funding: DPM

Agencies on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic will get extra funding under the $33 billion supplementary Budget announced by Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat yesterday. This will go towards boosting Singapore's clinical management of cases as well as its...

Analysis: Does COVID-19 offer an opportunity for a green recovery?

But the task facing governments, however, is still a mammoth one. How to remove subsidies for carbon-based fuel without harming the recovery?

South Dublin office investment sells for €1.35m

Private investor in line for 6.73% yield from purchase of fully let Sandyford property

Woolworths SA hires bankers to test interest in David Jones properties

Investment bank UBS has been hired to review options for David Jones' property portfolio.

Ringgit strengthens against US dollar in early trade

KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 — The ringgit strengthened against the US dollar at the opening today on renewed buying interest amid stabilising oil prices, said an analyst. At 9.02am today, the local note was quoted at 4.3450/3600 compared with Friday’s close of 4.3610/3690. The market was closed on...

Ringgit up against US dollar at close

KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 — The ringgit ended higher against the US dollar despite global risk sentiment and declining crude oil prices, a dealer said. As at 6pm, the local note was quoted at 4.3450/3510 against the greenback compared with last Friday’s close of 4.3610/3690. At press time, Brent...

S. Korea's GDP ranks 10th worldwide in 2019

South Korea's gross domestic product (GDP) ranked 10th in the world in 2019, down two notches from the previous year, data showed Wednesday. Asia's fourth-largest economy registered $1.64 trillion in nominal GDP last year, according to the data from the Organization for Economic Cooperation (OECD). It marked South Korea's first ranking drop since the 2008 global financial crisis. The OECD analyzed 38 advanced and e...

S. Korea’s global GDP ranking slips to 10th place: data

South Korea’s global GDP ranking slipped to 10th place last year, the first drop since the 2008 global financial crisis, data showed Wednesday.  According to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, the country’s nominal GDP stood at $1.64 trillion in 2019 ranking No. 10 out of 38 OECD member countries, two rungs down from 2018. Asia’s fourth-largest economy was outpaced by C...

Singapore Fortitude Budget: S$2b to create 100,000 jobs, traineeship, training opportunities

SINGAPORE, May 27 — The Singapore government will set aside about S$2 billion (RM6.12 billion) to create nearly 100,000 jobs, traineeships and training opportunities, as part of the Fortitude Budget announced by Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat yesterday. These will come under an SGUnited...

Fortitude Budget: More incentives to support employers to hire workers

The Government will ramp up hiring incentives to employers to support them in hiring workers who have gone through eligible traineeship and training schemes, Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat said yesterday. For one, the hiring incentive that was first introduced under...

GCEX to Use Koine Custody and Settlement Service

Koine, a provider of segregated, institutional custody and settlement services for digital assets and fiat money, has integrated with digital broker GCEX.

One in four retail branches to close in Europe as digital interactions mushroom - Kearney

As many as 40,000 bank branches will close across Europe in the next three years, as increasing numbers of customers turn to digital channels, according to a study by consultancy Kearney.

Leo Puri to take over as Chairman of JP Morgan

Kalpana Morparia to retire

JP Morgan's Kalpana Morparia set to retire; Leo Puri to take over the reins

Takes charge in the first quarter of Calendar 2021; Murali Maiya to be new CEO

Renault's Senard says it does not need to merge with Nissan

PARIS (Reuters) - Renault (RENA.PA) Chairman Jean-Dominique Senard said on Wednesday that there was no need for a merger with its partners Nissan (7201.T) and Mitsubishi (7211.T).

Renault's Senard says it does not need to merge with Nissan

Renault Chairman Jean-Dominique Senard said on Wednesday that there was no need for a merger with its partners Nissan and Mitsubishi. "We do not need a merger to be efficient," Senard said at a news

ASX edges lower, even as investors pump $18b into banks

The Australian sharemarket was unable to extend its 11-week high on Wednesday, despite a strong bid for the major banks by institutional investors.

Royal Bank Q2 profit cut to $1.48 billion compared with $3.23 billion a year ago

TORONTO — Royal Bank of Canada saw its second-quarter profit cut to less than half what it was a year ago as the amount it set aside for bad loans soared due to the pandemic. The bank says it earned $1.48 billion or $1.

To meet revenue shortfall, Punjab to go for additional borrowing amid corona crisis

The state governments have extremely limited fiscal space, especially after the implementation of the Goods and Services Tax.

After Modi’s economic package, Nitin Gadkari asks states to chip in Rs 20 lakh cr more to fight coronavirus

Nitin Gadkari today said that states must contribute Rs 20 lakh crore to fight against coronavirus-led disruptions.

Is Russia manipulating food supplies during pandemic?

Russia already dominates global oil – letting them dominate global food during a pandemic would spell disaster for the EU. It would effectively mean the EU, not just depending on Russian energy, but increasingly also on Russian food supply.

Seafood industry braces up for post-COVID blue economies

THE Norwegian Seafood Council, NSC, has concluded plans to use the Nigeria’s seafood industry to reboot the economy and get its workforce up

Oil halts rally near $34 on signs of Russia easing supply cuts

Moscow wants to scale back output curbs in line with the OPEC+ deal

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

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

Aldi announces plans to open new store in Cork

Aldi has said that the new store will see “substantial investment” in the area.

Morrisons to launch shop selling just clothes and homeware

It will be a 'one-of-a-kind' store - a branch without the usual groceries

Metso unveils new crushing and screening plant concepts for mining

Metso has introduced two new solutions for crushing and screening plants namely, flexible FIT stations and smart Foresight stations.

Vehant Technologies beats Covid-19 blues with AI-powered products

Known to be a pioneer in Artificial Intelligence (AI) based solutions, the start-up has sensed an opportunity in the 'colossal crisis'.

Agenus 1181 Is A Potential Cancer Game Changer

Agenus AGEN1181 may work better than Yervoy. More data is expected Friday, May 29, at ASCO. iNKT cell therapy also looks promising.

Regeneron Stock Is a Solid Long-Term Buy

Investors are excited about Regeneron stock for its Covid-19 treatment. They're missing the point. Regeneron is a great long-term buy.

Trevor Neilson of i(x) investments: People need to get rid of the old, silly idea that capitalism must be amoral — or immoral — to produce returns

People need to get rid of the old, silly idea that capitalism must be amoral — or immoral — to produce returns. That has never been true and yet many on Wall Street believe it. Ihad the pleasure of interviewing Trevor Neilson, Co-Founder and CEO i(x) investments. Trevor is co-founder and CEO of i(x) investments, […]

Former Scotland rugby captain John Barclay shares tips to deal with coronavirus uncertainty

Former Scotland rugby captain John Barclay will discuss how to build the mental toughness to help get through the coronavirus crisis during a free webinar tomorrow.

Ryanair condemns 9 billion euros state aid to Lufthansa

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

Merkel vows a ‘tough fight’ with Brussels over Lufthansa rescue

Merkel and Vestager brace for a fight over how far Berlin can go to save its flag carrier.

How long does it take workers to earn the equivalent of a $1,200 stimulus check?

Burned through your $1,200 stimulus check yet? There’s no doubt the aid has helped us keep our finances afloat in the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak. But the money especially has been a lifesaver for those who work in traditionally lower-paid occupations. According to a recent survey by LendingTree, fast food and counter workers average $11.18 per hour and need to work 107 hours — or about 2 1/2 weeks — to earn $1,200. Meanwhile, restaurant hosts and hostesses must work nearly 104 hours, or two more hours than cashiers, to make $1,200. Not as many hours are required for credit counselors and loan officers, compliance officers, and property, real estate and community association managers, who need work only 34

Money Saving Expert advice can save thousands on your Council Tax

You can claim back huge refunds, reduce your payments or even cut Council Tax to zero

Foreign direct investment dropped to $214.25m in Q1 – NBS

Nike Popoola Foreign Direct Investment into the country dropped to $214.25m in the first quarter of 2020 from $257.25m in the fourth quarter of 2019. The National Bureau of Statistics disclosed t...

Nigeria’s Q1 capital import hits $5,854.38m - The Nation Nigeria

Nigeria’s total value of capital import stood at $5,854.38 million in the First Quarter of the year, according to the National Bureau of Statistics....

People with ILI, SARI symptoms in 13K houses: Door-to-door survey

1,37,061 households have people with comorbidities; 67.16% of exercise completed

Explained: In uncertain times, how search for ‘normal year’ leads to data vacuum

Among Covid-19’s casualties are the postponing of Census operations and undertaking of key official primary surveys necessary for a better understanding of the economy

News Corp to cut hundreds of jobs in restructure

News Corp is on the verge of announcing large scale job cuts as it restructures its Australian publishing business, and moves many of its regional and community newspapers into a digital only model.

Hundreds of jobs to go as News Corp confirms restructure

News Corp has confirmed sweeping changes to its Australian newspaper portfolio, with hundreds of jobs to go, and a swath of community and regional titles to move to digital only.

Average wage amount after taxes in Latvia – EUR 812

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

Average monthly salary EUR 1,100 in Latvia

Data released by the Central Statistical Bureau (CSB) May 27 show that in the first quarter of 2020 the average gross wages and salaries for full-time work increased by 6.6 % or EUR 68 and comprised EUR 1,100.

London-based Greyparrot nabs €2 million to automate recycling sorting

Today British AI tech startup Greyparrot has raised around €2 million to tackle the growing waste crisis, by introducing digitisation and automation to recycling. The round was led by Speedinvest, a leading early-stage industrial tech investor, with participation from Force Over Mass. The new funds

London’s Greyparrot gets $2.2 million for computer vision software that digitises recycling

Greyparrot, a London-based startup set on managing and reducing waste through AI, has raised $2.2 million in seed funding to prepare its product for global expansion. The round was led by Speedinvest with participation from Force Over Mass. The AI startup provides waste recognition software to monitor and sort waste at scale, with the goal […]

Don’t Get Caught Up in the Hype of Gold Stocks

The current economic events are a plus for gold. But gold stocks have gotten ahead of themselves right now.

A Much Higher Gold Price Is No Flight of Fancy

Many are starting to turn away from gold stocks as coronavirus tensions ease, but the price of gold can still reach $60,000.

Proposed Kannapolis budget has no fee or rate increase

Kannapolis City Manager Mike Legg presented the recommended Fiscal Year 2021 budget to the Kannapolis City Council Tuesday evening.

City of Cape Town offers rates and service relief in revised budget

Due to the loss in revenue and the impact the lockdown has had on local economies, the City of Cape has revised its 2020/21 budget to boost the economy and to offer service relief packages. It was approved on Wednesday.

ASX bath of blood drains into bank rip

The Australian dollar is pulling back a little from the overnight surge:

Falling CNY sends out another AUD warning

Another new low for CNY this afternoon:

Lab tester ALS eyes long-term COVID-19 test demand to drive growth

The $3 billion laboratory testing firm sees a "likely prolonged" impact from COVID-19 globally, and has stepped up work on surface testing products, which it sees in high demand as companies adjust to the new normal of the pandemic.

Africa Is Paying Covid-19’s Price In Gold

Over the years, huge mining operations in Africa have generated significant profits for foreign companies. Seeing the potential, the continent’s governments are looking for ways to harness more revenues from the sector in to aid economic development. With coronavirus affecting a lot of industries around the world and nearly crippling economies in its wake, there’s reason to believe that the pandemic will as well mar Africa’s mining, especially the sector of gold. The Ashanti Conundrum AngloGold Ashanti is the third largest gold producer in the world, and the largest in Africa. The company, with 21 operation bases in 4 continents, produced 3.3 Moz and employs 34,263 people in 2019. 2020, however, now proves uncertain for the mining firm as the effects of coronavirus have sent shockwaves throughout the industry.

JP Morgan's chief economist optimistic about Taiwan's growth

Global investment bank forecasts Taiwan will have better financial rebound than most of world

Sarb says lenders can handle coronavirus crisis

Although financial stability risks are elevated and the outlook is challenging, says governor.

Bitcoin Exchange Bitbuy Partners With Knox Security To Offer Full Deposit Insurance

Canadian exchange Bitbuy has partnered with the Montreal-based Knox security firm to offer its clients comprehensive insurance on their cryptocurrency deposits.

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

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

Maharashtra: Nashik farmers unable to sell onions at fair prices

Farmers in Nashik have said that they are facing losses as they are unable to sell onions at fair prices.'Our earnings are not even supporting the expense of fuel to carry them to market,' a farmer said

'We'll die of hunger': Nashik farmers unable to sell onions at fair prices

'Our earnings are not even supporting the expense of fuel to carry them to market'

The $20 billion self-driving startup Cruise is adding to its leadership team even as autonomous-vehicle companies are hitting the brakes during the pandemic

Regina Dugan, a veteran of DARPA, Google, and Facebook will be Cruise's first independent director on the company's board.

The $20 billion self-driving startup Cruise is adding to its leadership team even as autonomous-vehicle companies are hitting the brakes during the pandemic

Regina Dugan, a veteran of DARPA, Google, and Facebook will be Cruise's first independent director on the company's board.

Financial planning ― How an entrepreneur can provide for her various objectives

Creating an optimum emergency reserve, goal-based investing, and adequate insurance cover are important

Money Matters

Managing your money can be tricky. Send your queries, and personal finance experts will help you resolve any issue

Volkswagen India introduces leasing, flexible financing options to drive sales amid COVID-19

Under its omni-channel mobility solutions, the company has integrated 'Power Lease' -- a 'pay-for-usage' model complete with zero down payment scheme -- with Volkswagen Secure which allows customers to purchase a Vento or a Tiguan Allspace model with flexible down payment and low EMI, including insurance coverage for a tenure of three or four years.

FCA launches 'Jeep for All' initiative

FCA India has announced lucrative deals and financial schemes under the ‘Jeep for All’ initiative.

The little electric cars used for ecommerce deliveries in South Africa

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

Super caps boost fuel cell racing car

German supercapacitor maker Skeleton Technologies us helping NanoMalaysia to develop a hydrogen-paired electric racing car in Malaysia

Billionaire Bill Ackman Exits Position In Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway

We continue to think Berkshire will be a strong investment over the longer term, but we also think the current environment means there may be more than typical opportunities for us to see very high-returning investments.

Bill Ackman dumps investments in Berkshire Hathaway, Blackstone

The billionaire investor said volatility might create better opportunities to deploy capital on higher-returning investments than Warren Buffett's company.

GE Is Saying Goodbye To Its 129-Year-Old Light Bulb Business

schwit1 shares a report from CNN: General Electric is saying goodbye to the light bulb. The conglomerate is shedding a struggling business founded by Thomas Edison more than a century ago. After years of failing to find a buyer, GE announced Wednesday it will sell its 129-year-old lighting division ...

General Electric News: GE Stock Lights Up 8% on Light Bulb Business Sale

General Electric (GE) news for Wednesday concerning the sale of the company's lighting business has GE stock taking off.

Helen Chesnut’s Garden Notes: Wood shavings make clean pathways in garden plots

Dear Helen: What is your opinion on using wood chips in garden beds? — P.N. I would not use them inside beds, though they are a good pathway covering. Within vegetable plots, I often place a thin. . .

Providing vegetables in the time of COVID-19

The streets of Chennai’s Kilpauk are often visited by a lady in a pink mask, selling produce in her pushcart so that residents can avooid crowded shops

What Exactly Is Summer Loungewear? Here, We'll Show You

Summer is here, and we're ready to embrace the season. Since we're mainly staying home, though, we'll continue to live in our loungewear. The problem is,

I Tried This Savage x Fenty Cami, and It's the Softest Thing That's Ever Touched My Skin

If Rihanna makes it, I'm probably buying it. I'm a shopping editor, so I'm using that as my excuse to spend my paychecks on her must haves. I am particularly a

Moda Operandi's Massive Sale Will Actually Make You Excited For Summer

Jacquemus, Isabel Marant, and more seasonal wardrobe staples are up to 50% off.

16 Cute Swimsuits You're Going to Want to Rock This Summer, All From Revolve

We love shopping at Revolve because we can find just about everything we need, from cute loungewear to pretty dresses and even some cult-favorite beauty

WWD Report Card: Summer on the Big Screen

Best summer movie fashion moments, from "Call Me By Your Name" to "To Catch a Thief."

K-Pop hairstyles to try as you shelter in place

If you’re getting bored at home, this is the perfect time to try out some creative K-Pop hairstyles. From clever styling to unique colors, there…

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

Ideal for taking the bins out.

Black’s just got a lot hotter: Cool white dresses? No, summer’s most stylish look has gone over to the dark side

Jess Wood shared her advice for embracing this season's black fashion trend. The British style expert recommends opting for an anthracite hue if you want to ease yourself in.

Adidas Sale: Up to 50% Off Shoes, Clothing, Accessories and More

Shop the sitewide sale to score discounts on athletic clothing, accessories and sneakers.

Shoebacca Sale: Up to 66% Off Select Asics Footwear and Fashion

Shop deals on the biggest footwear brands.

Nike Outlines Air Force 1 '07 LV8 With Bright "Team Orange" Highlights

The court classic gets a summery makeover.

Nike's Air Max 200 Receives Cool "Indigo Fog" Makeover

Inspired by clouds and gusts of wind.

TWICE to pre-release a spoiler snippet of 'More & More' exclusively on 'TikTok'

TWICE will be partnering up with global video application 'TikTok' to pre-release a spoiler snippet of their comeback title track, "More & …

TWICE will pre-release the highlight part of More & More exclusively through TikTok

According to the article of Naver on May 27, JYP Entertainment confirms to pre-release the highlight part More & More o…

EB Games Has Some Killer Deals On Switch Games Right Now

In a twist that should surprise no-one, EB Games is having a sale. It's a good one, too, with great deals on titles like Collection of Mana, Kingdom Hearts III, Borderlands 3 and even the entire Nintendo Labo range. There's also the excellent Prey going for $4.98, Ni No Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch Remastered for...

GOG’s summer sale discounts Prey, Metro Exodus, and many other DRM-free games

Plus, there’s a new System Shock demo available now.

Hawley: Twitter Should Lose Tech Legal Immunity for Editorializing Speech

Josh Hawley sent a letter to Twitter, questioning why they should continue to receive legal immunity when they editorialize Trump's tweets.

President Trump Will Sign Executive Order on Social Media Censorship

President Donald Trump will sign an executive order on social media censorship amid rapidly intensifying political bias from the Silicon Valley Masters of the Universe.

This VPN is extending annual subscriptions for free

Start streaming with confidence.

Boost your entertainment options with this heavily discounted VPN

It's time for a movie marathon.

Anti-Porn Filters Stop Dominic Cummings Trending On Twitter

The Guardian reports that Twitter's anti-porn filters have blocked Dominic Cummings' name from trending on the platform, despite Boris Johnson's chief adviser dominating British political news for almost a week. From the report: As a result of the filtering, trending topics over the past five days ...

Anti-porn filters stop Dominic Cummings trending on Twitter

Name of PM’s aide is blocked, which has led to variety of misspelt hashtags

Personal data of 2.9 crore Indian job seekers leaked on dark web: Report

The same threat actor who leaked the Aadhaar card details later dropped details of 18 lakh residents of Madhya Pradesh for free on May 19.

Data leak on UIF COVID-19 relief scheme website

The Unemployment Insurance Fund has made changes to the website for its Temporary Employer-Employee Relief Scheme after a security researcher reported a data leak.

Android Now Has a Very Good 3DS Emulator

It can even use motion controls!

Android Now Has A Very Good 3DS Emulator

While there has been an unofficial port available for a while now, anyone wanting to see what a 3DS game really looks like on a modern phone can now download an official Android version of Citra, the best 3DS emulator around....

On The Water House / Nikken Sekkei

Completed in 2015 in Japan. Images by Nacasa & Partners, Gankosha, Harunori Noda. Situated alongside a lake, this guesthouse was designed as a continuous spiral space flowing from the approach to the bedrooms. Each step taken...

On The Water House / Nikken Sekkei

Completed in 2015 in Japan. Images by Nacasa & Partners, Gankosha, Harunori Noda. Situated alongside a lake, this guesthouse was designed as a continuous spiral space flowing from the approach to the bedrooms. Each step taken...

The Font That Solves The Big Problem With Dark Mode

A typeface designer has created a new font which it claims is the first in the world to solve a problem with Dark Mode - text appearing bigger than it actually is

How to Straighten a Photo Perfectly Using Lightroom and Photoshop

Photographer Demas Rusli has created a helpful tutorial that’ll benefit beginners and pros alike. In just a few minutes, he shows you how to straighten even extremely mis-aligned photos perfectly using both Lightroom and Photoshop.

The original Google Home is no longer available on the Google Store — is a successor on the way?

I/O 2016 feels like an eternity ago. It was a simpler time when Google didn't know what it would call Android N, Daydream was new, Allo had just launched,

Google Home speaker ‘No Longer Available’ in U.S. Google Store

The speaker, released back in 2016, is no longer available on the U.S. Google Store,

Ex-HTC Boss Plots Comeback With 5G VR Headset & New Platform

Tech entrepreneur and former boss of then-strong phone maker, HTC, has prepared a comeback to consumer electronics with a new 5G virtual reality (VR) headset and immersive online platform – three years in the works.

Has The Pandemic Launched Us Into The Age Of The Metaverse?

Do you see yourself interacting with your friends, working or consuming content in a regular way, not occasionally, with a viewer weighing a pound strapped in front of your eyes? Is virtual reality technology ready for that moment of mass adoption? Are we?

Windows 10 2004 comes with Wi-Fi 6 and WPA3 support

Microsoft announced that Windows 10, version 2004 comes with Wi-Fi 6 and WPA3 support for gigabit speeds and better performance, as well as for more secure wireless network connectivity.

Could this be the world's fastest VPN for Windows PCs?

Firetrust has launched a new VPN called HideAway which it claims is more than twice as fast than the competition.

Taiwan Mobile expanding sales of Nest Mini smart speakers

Google's Nest Mini has outraced rival devices such as those from Xiaomi to become the top-selling smart speakers in Taiwan's telecom channels, according Taiwan Mobile, the sales agent for the device in Taiwan.

Huawei UK claims 5M Mobile Services users

Huawei UK Consumer Business Group MD Anson Zhang (pictured) hailed the company’s recent efforts in ...

Gartner: Global Device Shipments To Slip 13.6% in 2020

Gartner has forecast a 13.6% drop in global device shipments (including tablets, mobile phones and PCs) for 2020, warning the coronavirus pandemic could have throttled the industry more had work-from-home conditions not been enforced.

Samsung official says Galaxy S20 parts orders haven’t been halted

A few weeks back, a report from the Taiwanese media claimed that Samsung decided to temporarily halt Galaxy S20 component orders from Taiwanese suppliers on account of poor sales caused by the COVID-1

Google Goes Blockchain? New Deal Opens A Door To Crypto

A new partnership is a boost for functional blockchain and, perhaps, a decentralized future for Google Cloud.

Know How To Do Mining With Mobile Apps?

You have probably heard of Bitcoin. Many people want to invest in Bitcoins and the first step they decide to take is to investigate how mining works to

Major telcos’ April download speeds take a hit in India

A sudden surge in data consumption in April, immediately after the nation went on lockdown, has understandably affected download speeds of Indian telcos.

EE 5G has early advantage over Vodafone

UK 5G speeds hit new high, but still fall behind other nations.

Classic car fans opting for new wheels instead of holidays

Motoring enthusiasts would rather a new car to a trip away.

Classic car fans opting for new wheels instead of holidays

Motoring enthusiasts would rather a new car to a trip away.

This critical Android bug allows malware to masquerade as legitimate apps

Strandhogg 2.0 mimics bonafide apps to scrape account credentials and sensitive data.

Former NSO Employees Says The Company Impersonated Facebook To Deploy Malware

As Facebook's lawsuit against Israeli malware purveyor, NSO Group, continues, more facts are coming to light that undercut the...

Paytm allows Vodafone Idea feature phone users to recharge using UPI

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

Hong Kong’s HKT Financial Services, the Fintech Arm of HKT Group, Introduces Digital Financing Platform

Hong Kong-based HKT Financial Services, the Fintech division of the HKT Group, has launched another Fintech project, HKT Flexi, a digital or online financing platform that allows users to make payments via the HKT Flexi App. HKT Financial Services offers mobile payments, merchant services, O2O solutions, insurance packages under the Tap & Go, HKT Merchant Services and HKT Care. HKT Financial Services is a key part of HKT Group’s digital ecosystem, which provides an integrated

Samsung to sponsor esports company with gaming monitors

Samsung Electronics Co. said Wednesday it has signed a partnership with a global esports organization to boost its presence in the gaming monitor market. Samsung said it will sponsor its latest display products at T1 Entertainment & Sports (T1), a joint venture between South Korea's leading mobile carrier SK Telecom Co. and US entertainment firm Comcast Spectacor LLC. Under the partnership, T1 players will pr...

Samsung gets more sporty, ties up with Esports team

Samsung Electronics has signed a partnership with the global esports organization T1 (T1) to boost its presence in the gaming monitor market.

Tech Journalist Teases "Revolutionary" Scoop In Next Week's Famitsu, Possibly Concerning Sega

"It’ll rile up the games industry"

Jump King Makes a Daring Leap to PS4 on 9th June

Jump around

Facebook Stock to $1,000? It’s Possible Now Thanks to Shops

Newly announced Facebook Shops is a game-changer which cracks the ultra-valuable social commerce code, and could push FB stock to $1,000.

Facebook Marketplace is open for businesses selling new products

The Marketplace used to only be a C2C platform but now there is a major B2C opportunity for US retailers.

Google Stadia Pro gets 1440p support, free Elder Scrolls Online with PC crossplay

A nice meaty update for Google's game streaming service.

Google Stadia gets 1440p streaming support

Today, Google announced that its Stadia streaming service would now support 1440p. Previously, users had to stream in 1080p to 1440p screens. 1440 support needs users to meet the requirements for 4K streaming.

OnePlus wants to get back to its roots with cheap phones

OnePlus has gotten away from what kickstarted their brand in recent years. The original OnePlus One was an incredibly cheap phone especially for the specs,

OnePlus hits supply chain snags, starts to ration to keep up with demand

OnePlus is apparently having a pretty hard time keeping the OnePlus 8 Pro in stock in certain parts of the world. This isn't quite the same ordeal as what

VOA ZImbabwe's New Satellite

VOA Africa in Zimbabwe has moved to a new satellite! Listeners currently tuning in via Intelsat 20 can now also find us on the SES-5 Ku-band and C-band transponders. You can still receive the VOA Southern Africa - Zimbabwe audio on Intelsat 20, but the signal will be deactivated on June 30th, 2020

New VOA Zimbabwe Satellite

VOA Africa in Zimbabwe has moved to a new satellite! Listeners currently tuning in via Intelsat 20 can now also find us on the SES-5 Ku-band and C-band transponders. You can still receive the VOA Southern Africa - Zimbabwe audio on Intelsat 20, but the signal will be deactivated on June 30th, 2020

Nokia shuts Tamil Nadu plant after 42 employees test positive for COVID-19

Nokia did not disclose how many workers at the Sriperumbudur plant tested positive, but a source familiar with the matter said they were at least 42.

Nokia shutters manufacturing plant as employees test positive for Covid-19

Nokia is the second manufacturing company after Oppo in recent weeks to open up its plant and quickly shut down due to workers testing positive for Covid-19.

Apple Buys Machine-Learning Startup to Improve Data Used in Siri

Apple Inc. bought machine-learning startup Inductiv Inc., adding to more than a dozen AI-related acquisitions by the technology giant in the past few years.

Apple Buys Machine-Learning Startup to Improve Data Used in Siri

Apple Inc. bought machine-learning startup Inductiv Inc., adding to more than a dozen AI-related acquisitions by the technology giant in the past few years.

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

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

French parliament approves Covid-19 tracker as privacy watchdog gives green light

French lawmakers on Wednesday approved a government-backed cellphone app that will alert users if they have been in contact with a person infected by the coronavirus.

Backup to Microsoft Azure with Veeam Direct Restore

Direct Restore to Microsoft Azure is included in the Veeam Backup and Replication solution and allows companies in East Africa to restore Veeam backups directly on their Azure platform in just two steps.

Docker announces tighter integration with Azure Container Instances and Visual Studio Code

Microsoft and Docker today announced extended collaboration to simplify cloud development for developers. As part of this extended collaboration, Docker today announced closer integration with Azure Container Instances and Visual Studio Code. This closer integration between Docker and Microsoft will offer the following benefits to developers:

Malaysia's Axiata to pick two 5G vendors, in move that could curb reliance on Huawei

KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) - Axiata Group Bhd, Malaysia’s third-biggest telecom operator by subscribers, said it would select two equipment suppliers to roll out 5G services, opening the door for the likes of Ericsson to fight it out with dominant player Huawei.

There’s Far Less Bang in a Huawei Ban Now

New U.S.sanctions on China's biggest technology company will make its equipment less desirable anyway.

Xbox Family Settings app will help parents manage their kids' gaming habits

Xbox has soft launched a new Family Settings mobile app to make it easier for parents to ensure their children are playing in a safe and healthy environment. The app is currently available in preview mode on Android and iOS, and can be used by parents to remotely tweak their Xbox's family settings to ensure children only have access to content they deem appropriate. For instance, the app can be used to set daily screen time limits, implement content filters, adjust play and communication settings, and view regular activity reports that offer insights into how children are spending their time on Xbox.

Xbox Family Settings App will help parents manage their childrens’ gaming

Xbox has released a new Xbox Family Settings App for Android and iOS that will allow patents to help manage the gaming time of their children.

Little Nightmares has sold over 2 million copies worldwide

Tarsier Studios' puzzle-platformer horror title Little Nightmares has sold over 2 million copies worldwide. The game launched back in April 2017 for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Windows PC, before heading to the Nintendo Switch in May 2018. It will also be available on Google Stadia as of June 1, 2020.

‘PoopDie’ from PewDiePie & Bulbware arriving on Nintendo Switch next month

The next PewDiePie game is coming to Nintendo Switch next month, thanks to the help of developers Bulbware. It’s a dungeon crawler called PoopDie: Chapter One as is currently free on smartpho…

Teams will be bigger than Windows – Microsoft 365 boss

Corporate VP for Microsoft 365 Jeff Teper believes that Microsoft Teams could become more widely used than the company’s Windows operating system.

Microsoft starts rolling out Project Moca, aka Outlook Spaces to Office Insiders

Earlier this year, we reported that Microsoft is working on a new collaboration tool within Outlook to help teams with project management. Called Outlook Spaces

Arizona sues Google over 'deceptive' location tracking

Google kept tabs on the whereabouts of its users even if they had turned off location tracking, an Arizona official alleged in a lawsuit filed Wednesday.

Arizona sues Google over claims it illegally tracked location of Android users

Another privacy lawsuit for Google.

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

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

Blackstone risks paying damages in dispute with Italy's RCS

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

T-Mobile and Dish Network bicker over extension of 600MHz spectrum loan

With T-Mobile and Dish Network coming to an agreement that helped get the T-Mo-Sprint merger done and Dish lending T-Mobile its 600MHz spectrum during the coronavirus pandemic, some might think that the two companies are pretty friendly. But a new FCC filing suggests that they might not be quite as chummy as some thought. T-Mobile recently submitted a filing with the FCC to ask for an extension on the agreement that’s allowing T-Mo to use ... [read full article]

AT&T Won't Stop Lying About 'Fake 5G'

Big wireless carriers haven't been exactly honest when it comes to the looming fifth-generation wireless standard (5G). Eager to...

You can now watch Quibi shows on a TV using AirPlay

But Quibi’s app still has a number of other limitations.

Quibi for iPhone updated with AirPlay integration for big-screen viewing

After a rocky start with its mobile-only approach, Quibi for iOS has been updated today with AirPlay integration. This update was first promised back in March, and it’s now available via the App Store. With AirPlay support, you can now stream Quibi from your iPhone directly to your AirPlay-enabled TV or set-top box, such as […]

TSX Venture Exchange Stock Maintenance Bulletins

VANCOUVER, May 26, 2020 /CNW/ - TSX VENTURE COMPANIESOCEANIC WIND ENERGY INC. ("NKW")[formerly NaiKun Wind Energy Group Inc. ("NKW")]BULLETIN TYPE...

TSX Venture Exchange Stock Maintenance Bulletins

VANCOUVER, May 26, 2020 /CNW/ - TSX VENTURE COMPANIESOCEANIC WIND ENERGY INC. ("NKW")[formerly NaiKun Wind Energy Group Inc. ("NKW")]BULLETIN TYPE...

LG Targets Gamers With New 48-Inch Size 4K OLED TV

LG has announced that it will be rolling out its 4K Ultra HD OLED TV in a new size – 48-inches – aimed at consumers that are looking for a mid-sized TV, a second TV or those looking for a quality display for serious gaming. Currently, LG is only offering this model in 55, 65, 77 and 88 inches.

Sony launches new 4K Bravia TVs in India

Sony has announced two brand new 4K series in India. Under the new series, the company is having as many as nine smart TVs running on Android TV OS.

Zoom Video names Indian-origin Velchamy Sankarlingam as president of engineering and product

Sankarlingam comes to Zoom after more than nine years at VMware, where he was most recently Senior Vice President, Cloud Services Development and Operations. Reporting directly to Zoom CEO Eric S. Yuan, Sankarlingam will oversee the companys engineering, product, and dev ops teams.

VMware's Velchamy Sankarlingam to join Zoom as head of engineering unit

Sankarlingam will oversee the company's engineering, product, and dev ops teams .

Amazon-backed Rivian reopens factory to build parts for upcoming electric SUV

Amazon-backed electric car startup Rivian, has reopened its factory following a temporary shutdown in response to the coronavirus pandemic.

Tesla’s Model S and Model X EVs are now $5K cheaper — but there’s no more free Supercharging

Buying a new Tesla got a little less sweet on one hand and sweeter on the other. Its cut the price of Model S and X EVs, but removed free Supercharging.

Sony’s New ZV-1 Digital Camera Is Made For Video Content Creators

Sony has launched the ZV-1, a pocket-sized digital camera that can film in 4K, designed for vloggers, content creators and casual visual shooters. It will be available in Australia from June, at a recommended retail price of $1,299.

Fujifilm releases app to turn mirrorless cameras into webcams

Finally, Zoom calls in medium format

Oppo pushes its Chip development ambitions as US ban hits Huawei

The popular Chinese smartphone vendor, Oppo, is pushing forward with its efforts to design its proprietary mobile chipsets. It had initially begun focus on chip development back in 2019 when Huawei was hit with the trade ban. Now, the company is aggressively pushing for the self-made chips after recent sanctions have effectively cutoff Huawei’s chip …

The Trump Administration’s War on Huawei Could Hurt These 3 Stocks

TSMC and two other tech giants could become collateral damage in the tech war.

Vikki’s Place / Curious Practice

Completed in 2019 in Wickham, Australia. Images by Katherine Lu. Located on flood-prone land in Newcastle, Vikki’s Place is a type of architecture that challenges existing suburban ideals and grapples with the...

Vikki’s Place / Curious Practice

Completed in 2019 in Wickham, Australia. Images by Katherine Lu. Located on flood-prone land in Newcastle, Vikki’s Place is a type of architecture that challenges existing suburban ideals and grapples with the...

Perth College Degree Show held virtually amid lockdown restrictions

The Perth College Degree Show is this year being held online amid the current lockdown restrictions.

INDA architecture students present award-winning projects from virtual end-of-year show

Award-winning projects completed by BSc Architectural Design students at INDA in Bangkok, Thailand, feature in this Virtual Design Festival school show.

Algonquin Electronic Artist Mìch Cota / Kìzis Shares Joyful New Single "In Our House"

This is the sound of unflinching joy

Listen to Skullcrusher's Serene New Single "Day of Show"

L.A. singer/songwriter Skullcrusher has released a single from her forthcoming debut self-titled EP.

The Anti-Racist Reading List

Because allyship can't be proven with a few social media posts.

‘On the Record’ Review: A Black Woman Says ‘#MeToo’

This documentary about allegations against the music mogul Russell Simmons generated controversy at Sundance when Oprah Winfrey pulled out as an executive producer.

‘Criminal Minds’, ‘It’s Always Sunny’ & A Bunch Of Other Epic Shows Hit Amazon Prime Video In June

In its prime.

Netflix Is Sold on a Third Season of Selling Sunset — and It's Coming in August

Season three of Netflix's Selling Sunset will arrive in August with Chrishell Stause and Justin Hartley's split at the center of the drama.

Female artists star in $263m Sotheby's sale

A trove of works by women artists will feature prominently in Sotheby's first post-pandemic live sale in July, which already has $263m worth or art consigned.

When is an art auction not an art auction?

Auction houses are experimenting with new sales models that blur the line between private and public. Is this lack of transparency good for artists, or not?

Indian actress suicide: Was Preksha Mehta a victim of COVID-19 lockdown?

This is the second suicide by a TV actor during the ongoing lockdown

Preksha Mehta suicide: Was Crime Patrol actress a victim of COVID-19 lockdown?

This is the second suicide by a TV actor during the ongoing lockdown

Bollywood and Hollywood stars count on Arab designers for their fashion milestones

Middle East fashion designers dress global celebrities

Bollywood and Hollywood stars count on Middle East designers for their fashion milestones

Middle East fashion designers dress global celebrities

Inside Khloe Kardashian's Calabasas mansion she's selling for £16 million

Khloe Kardashian has put the mansion she bought with ex-husband Lamar Odom on the market and could make a cool £10m million profit from the property

Khloe Kardashian selling house for $19million after buying it for less than half

Tidy profit!

Julia Roberts, Matt Bomer & More Honor Larry Kramer After Playwright & AIDs Activist Dies At 84

Celebrities like Lin-Manuel Miranda and Matt Bomer mourned legendary playwright Larry Kramer after his death at age 84.

Activists and Celebrities Honor Larry Kramer’s Brash Advocacy

Mr. Kramer, who died on Wednesday, was remembered for his pioneering and often confrontational work during the early days of the AIDS crisis.

Priyanka Chopra shares her 'Meeting look' on Instagram!

Priyanka Chopra has been sharing pictures and videos on Instagram how her lockdown life looks like! Currently living in the US, the global sensation l

Ileana D’Cruz is turning up the heat on the internet with her underwater photoshoot and her caption will leave you in splits!

Ileana D’Cruz shared an enthralling throwback from one of her underwater photoshoots. The actress is turning up the heat on the internet with this cli

‘Bold And The Beautiful’ Preview For Thursday, May 28: Gina Rodriguez Stars In First TV Role

The Bold and the Beautiful preview for Thursday, May 28 reveals Gina Rodriguez in her very first television role. The Jane The Virgin actress played the role of Beverly, a young intern and fashion ...

Corrie's Beverley Callard is 'visited by ghost of Deirdre Barlow' on set

Beverley Callard has revealed she senses the presence of Deirdre Barlow actress Anne Kirkbride on set - and she is not the first Corrie actor to claim this

Akshay Kumar’s Film Prithviraj Sets To Be Destroyed Due To Coronavirus Lockdown Crisis!

The on-going coronavirus pandemic has badly affected the Hindi film industry with shooting of many movies being stalled in middle.

Pawan Kalyan’s Vakeel Saab Shoot On Hold Until July; Read Deets Inside!

A recent report claims that the makers of Vakeel Saab are planning to resume the shoot only after July. It is said that the Power Star Pawan Kalyan might not join the team to resume the shoot in July. The actor is currently busy dubbing for Vakeel Saab.

Jeremy Clarkson cracks a cheeky joke about Piers Morgan on Who Wants To Be A Millionaire – and son Spencer laughs

PIERS Morgan's son Spencer was left chuckling on Tuesday night after Jeremy Clarkson made a gag about his dad on Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?. Piers and Jeremy famously feuded for more than 10 years and even had a punch up.

Who Wants To Be A Millionaire contestant is hailed one of the 'best ever' by Jeremy Clarkson as she storms to £250K without using a lifeline before losing the £500K question - so, can you replicate her 13-question winning streak?

Last night a Who Wants to be a Millionaire contestant had viewers on the edges of their seat as she gambled on the £500,000 question despite still having a lifeline left - losing £125,000.

Mahesh Babu applauds Avinash's new initiative - Telugu News - IndiaGlitz.com

Celebrity photographer Avinash Gowarikar has come up with a photo series to promote awareness around wearing face masks.

Ayushmann Khurrana replies to Mumbai Police’s ‘Gulabo Sitabo’ inspired meme

Bollywood actor Ayushmann Khurrana has replied to the COVID-19 meme inspired by his upcoming film, "Gulabo Sitabo", which has been shared by Mumbai Police.

Red Velvet's Yeri & TWICE's Nayeon surprise fans on Instagram live

On May 27, Red Velvet's Yeri surprised her fans by going live on Instagram! What caught the attention of fans even more was that…

WATCH: Drake Bell Channels The Amanda Show's Totally Kyle In Brilliant TikTok Video

One of Drake Bell's latest TikTok videos has gone viral after he reprised his role as The Amanda Show's Totally Kyle.

Urvashi Rautela attends Natalie Portman’s online master class

Actress Urvashi Rautela has been attending an online master class by Hollywood star Natalie Portman. "This pandemic has taught me to explore

Five must-watch dance films from the early 2000s

Feeling nostalgic? These dance movies capture the early 2000s zeitgeist perfectly.

John Abraham to produce Hindi remake of Malayalam hit 'Ayyappanum Koshiyum'

Actor-producer John Abraham's banner JA Entertainment has acquired the Hindi remake rights of Malayalam action thriller "Ayyappanum Koshiyum", the makers announced on Tuesday.

Naragasooran to release soon?

Director Karthick Naren of  Dhuruvangal Pathinaaru aka D16 has revealed recently that his long pending film Naragasooran will release soon. He said, ‘Naragasooran will release but: That part is a bit dramatic.’ The movie, starring Arvind Swamy, Sundeep Kishan, Indrajith… Continue Reading →

Own A Fully Restored Lamborghini LM002 Once Driven By The Stig

The ‘Rambo Lambo’ hooned by Top Gear’s tame racing driver.

The BMW M550i in Verde Ermes it the Best New 5 Series

The all-new BMW M550i gets a new green -- Verde Ermes -- as part of the 5 Series' LCI and it's the best version of the new 5er.

Monsta X, LOONA, The Boyz, GFriend, AB6IX & More Join KCON:TACT 2020 Summer

The world's biggest K-pop festival KCON is online for KCON:TACT 2020 Summer and Pentagon, IZ*ONE, Golden Child, TOO and Nature have joined the lineup.

Ebe Dancel celebrates birthday with Facebook show

You're invited!

10 DESIGN Proposes an Expo Pavilion Entitled "A Country without Walls a Future without Limits"

“A Country without Walls, a Future without Limits” is a proposal for an expo pavilion imagined by 10 DESIGN.

10 DESIGN Proposes an Expo Pavilion Entitled "A Country without Walls a Future without Limits"

“A Country without Walls, a Future without Limits” is a proposal for an expo pavilion imagined by 10 DESIGN.

A ‘Fraggle Rock’ Reboot is Officially Coming to Apple TV+, Older Episodes Will Stream Too

Apple TV+ has ordered a Fraggle Rock reboot series, picking up a full season order alongside the streaming rights to old episodes of the Jim Henson series.

Disney Proposes Opening Orlando Theme Parks July 11

The phased reopening would start with Disney World's Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom on July 11, followed by Epcot and Hollywood Studios on July 15.

Thea Perkins wins $20,000 First Nations emerging artist award

"As an Aboriginal person you naturally feel that desire to speak up and stand up to the constant stream of bad news," the granddaughter of activist Charles Perkins says.

Jacob Lawrence’s ‘Struggle’ Series Prepares to Be Seen by a New Generation

For the first time in decades, view a major reimagining of the battles that made the nation

LIVESTREAMING: Kennedy Ohene Agyapong on ‘The Seat’ show

Kennedy Ohene Agyapong will be on “The Seat” show on Net TV to continue to talk about his exposé about fake pastors.

LIVESTREAMED: Kennedy Ohene Agyapong on ‘The Seat’ show

Kennedy Ohene Agyapong will be on “The Seat” show on Net TV to continue to talk about his exposé about fake pastors.

'Gulabo Sitabo' song 'Jootam Phenk': Amitabh Bachchan-Ayushmann Khurrana's banter makes track fun-filled watch

The first song of 'Gulabo Sitabo' titled 'Jootam Phenk' is out and picturised on Amitabh Bachchan and Ayushmann Khurrana.

Jootam Phenk From Gulabo Sitabo OUT! Piyush Mishra’s Voice Brightens The Tomfoolery Between Amitabh Bachchan & Ayushmann Khurrana

Gulabo Sitabo's first song Jootam Phenk is out now! Featuring the unique battle of wits between Mirza (Amitabh Bachchan) & Banke (Ayushmann Khuranna) is taken to the next level in this new fun a

Doug Liman set to write and direct Tom Cruise’s crazy ambitious space movie

It appears that Doug Liman has been the person chosen to write and direct Tom Cruise's ambitious outer space movie project.

Christopher Nolan and his crew blew up an actual Boeing 747 for 'Tenet' because it was 'more efficient' than CGI, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - "Tenet" star Robert Pattinson called the stunt "so bold to the point of ridiculousness," while director Nolan called it "a kind of impulse buying.". Read more at businessinsider.sg

Spirited tale of a wolf in poodle's clothing

Fourteen year-old Freddy Lupin belongs to that long line of screen adolescents who are failing to live up to the expectations of their elders.

The Dark And Downright Terrifying History Of European Death Metal

The story of European death metal is a violent and disturbing one.

Grab the popcorn because Stan’s new rom-com series ‘Love Life’ drops tonight!

If you’re anything like me and you’ve already binge-watched Stan’s adorable new series The Baker and the Beauty, then you’re in luck… The popular streaming service is just about to drop another…

Chatting With Elmo About His (Not Too) Late Night Debut

A very special Zoom call with Elmo, the host of HBO Max’s adorable, silly, and kid-friendly Not-Too-Late Show. With a cameo from Cookie Monster!

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

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

Absolute Merch Teams With Artists to Raise Money for Charity

Candler redirected the merch online and began working with bands to donate a portion of the proceeds.

Happy Birthday AbRam: All The Times Shah Rukh Khan's Munchkin Melted Our Heart Into A Little Puddle

And he is 7! AbRam is one of the most popular kids from BTown. He has been winning our hearts with his cuteness since he was born. Here are some pictures that will definitely melt your heart. Take a look.

Birthday special: 7 times Shah Rukh Khan’s son AbRam won the internet

The Bollywood actor’s youngest son turned 7 years old today

“Marianne” Creator Directing ‘Cobweb’ for Lionsgate!

One of the best things in horror over the past year is the French “Marianne,” a series Meagan Navarro called “Netflix’s most terrifying original yet.” Created and directed by Samuel Bodin, the filmmaker has been attached to helm the horror-thriller Cobweb for Lionsgate, Bloody Disgusting just learned. “Cobweb tells the story of a boy whose […]

‘I had questions for Nolan everyday,’ says John David Washington on ‘Tenet’

Actor says he was surprised by some of the information that Nolan decided to give to the audience through the second trailer

Halsey Reveals She Fractured Her Ankle While Loading Her Dishwasher In Quarantine — Watch

Halsey reveals she fractured her ankle while loading her dishwasher in quarantine. Watch video of her explanation here.

Halsey breaks her ankle - Entertainment News

Clumsy Halsey fractured her ankle in a silly kitchen accident.

Galleries in Europe open doors as lockdown lifts – in pictures

While museums and galleries across the UK remain closed, cultural institutions abroad are beginning to welcome visitors as lockdown eases

Galleries in Europe open doors as lockdown lifts – in pictures

While museums and galleries across the UK remain closed, cultural institutions abroad are beginning to welcome visitors as lockdown eases

In video game stories, it's often side quests that are most meaningful

In the shadow of plot devices like destiny and impending doom, moments of kindness give journeys emotional power

Betaal Director Patrick Graham: “There’s A Bit Of A Gap In The Market For Good, Mature & Honest Horror In India”

Patrick Graham feels every single village in India has its "own spook" story -- waiting to be told. The writer-director, who has captured bits from the mythological world with "Ghoul" and now "Betaa

Urban Art’s City of Sculpture exhibition goes live on Lambton Quay

Press Release – Urban Art Foundation

Live interview with architect Kulapat Yantrasast as part of Virtual Design Festival

Thai architect Kulapat Yantrasast speaks to Dezeen in this live Screentime conversation sponsored by Enscape as part of Virtual Design Festival.

SANTELESAMISOK Launches New Entertainment Company, Paving the Way for Independent Artists

SINGAPORE, May 27, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Known as "SANTELESAMISOK", Ariffin Tahir is a force in the world of marketing and PR. After being motivate...

‘Kiwis In Business’ Podcast Interview Series Launches To Celebrate Small Business Owners

Today marks the official unveiling of 'Kiwis in Business', a brand new podcast featuring interviews with Kiwi business owners, following the successful release of five pilot episodes.

Malaysian family's 'Think About Things' dance challenge video goes viral, garners over 9 million views

The 33-second clip has also collected more than 169.1k 'retweets' and nearly 615k 'likes'.

‘Just make Malay music’: Yuna recounts words from a label exec 11 years ago

The internationally-acclaimed singer sends a message to those who doubt themselves.

Andrea Bocelli confirms he tested positive for coronavirus

The classical singer performed a live-streamed concert weeks later.

Primavera Sound 2021: Tame Impala, Iggy Pop, Napalm Death and more confirmed

Barcelona's Primavera Sound 2021 announces the names of the artists who'll play at next June's festival

All you need to know about the ongoing Telangana Online Theatre Festival

The festival, which kicked off on May 12, has opened new doors for Telugu theatre lovers

Ananya Cultural Academy celebrates its silver jubilee

Founder RV Raghavendra speaks of the exhaustive library, the 2,500 programmes in the last 25 years and the help extended to musicians during the lockdown

Dangal Fame Nitesh Tiwari, Panga Maker Ashiwini Iyer Tiwari & Other Filmmakers Now Head For OTT Releases

Several critically-acclaimed directors including Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari, Nitesh Tiwari, Nikkhil Advani, and Tigmanshu Dhulia, will soon be creating varied content for a streaming platform.They have b

Mahesh Babu Keen To Hear Prakash Raj Narrate The Wild Life Documentary ‘Wild Karnataka’

Veteran actor Prakash Raj who is equally popular for his versatility in Bollywood and down south, is quite excited following his upcoming documentary project 'Wild Karnataka'. The multiple times nat

Twinkle Khanna shares a sweet post as son Aarav bakes a cake for her; captions, 'Proud mom moment'

Akshay Kumar's wife and actress Twinkle Khanna is known for outspoken nature and witty social media posts. She keeps her fans entertained through her

Tara Sutaria dons chef's hat as she bakes a cake for her parents' anniversary- See pic

Tara Sutaria made her big Bollywood debut with Punit Malhotra's 'Student of the Year 2' with Ananya Panday and Tiger Shroff. Ever since then, there wa

Good Morning Britain’s Ben Shephard says it was ‘awful’ to not be able to hug his mum after finally seeing her

BEN Shepherd was emotional on Good Morning Britain today as he said it was “awful” how he couldn’t hug his mum after seeing her for the first time in months. The presenter hasn…

Lisa Kudrow explains her random 'Friends' wrap party gift from Matthew Perry

It's always cookie time.

Catholic priests lift spirits during Mass with brilliant Irish dancing routine

A TRIO of Catholic priests have found a way to lift spirits during Mass with a spot of Irish dancing. The three celebrants showcased their impressive moves during a livestream broadcast from St Peter’s Church in Lurgan, Co Armagh, this past Saturday. Footage of Fr Colum Wright, Deacon Kevin Devine and Sacristan Noel McCann strutting their stuff was uploaded to social media by local shop worker Patricia Lavery. Patricia was watching the service at home and thought footage of their impressive efforts would bring a smile to the faces of a few friends and family. She wasn’t wrong either. Advertisement The video quickly proved a hit, with the clip racking up more than 700,000 views and counting. "I can't believe it, she told RTE. “I just thought a few hundred people on my news feed would see it and have a bit of a laugh, but it has spread like wildfire." She’s been flooded with questions and queries about the video ever since with people approaching her at work to ask about the Godly trio. The priests themselves,…

Watch: Duo Have The Perfect Response To Dundalk Lockdown Protest

A woman most famous for standing outside Google and the Four Courts was back at it again yesterday, this time standing on a beach in Dundalk, hosting a sparsely attend...

Michael Harding: As a child I was hooked on the soft porn of death

When my teacher told me Edgar Allan Poe’s people were from Cavan, I wasn’t surprised

To the Stars review – a charmingly old-fashioned tale of teen entanglements

A shy Oklahoma girl has her life transformed by a charismatic newcomer in this comfortingly formulaic coming-of-age drama

Here's the scoop on what we know about 'The Bachelor SA' season 2 finale

'The Bachelor SA' season two finale will take on a different format this year with a special 60-minute lockdown episode.

Number of the day: 15th season for ‘Always Sunny’ sets new US sitcom record

LOS ANGELES, May 28 — Each day, ETX Studio puts the spotlight on a number that stands out for making headlines in one way or another. Now renewed for a 15th season, US show It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia has broken a record held for nearly 60 years by black-and-white comedy series The...

School library designed by British Library architect gets listed status

The Bishop Wilson Memorial Library in Chelmsford, Essex, was created by Sir Colin St John Wilson in the 1980s.

School library designed by British Library architect gets listed status

The Bishop Wilson Memorial Library in Chelmsford, Essex, was created by Sir Colin St John Wilson in the 1980s.

Music That Travels Everywhere

Alexander Siyaya Sikalumbu, better known as DJ Siya, recently decided to use his talent to comfort the public amid the Covid-19 pandemic.

Olamide: Mo’ Hits still one of the best things to happen to our music industry

Olamide Adedeji, Nigerian rapper, says the establishment of Mo hits, a defunct record label jointly owned by Don Jazzy and D’banj, two music stars, was one of the best things that happened to Nigeria's music industry. 

Oscars Change Rules to Streamline Board of Governors Election

Instead of a runoff election in each branch, the preferential system will be used to determine winners after a single round of voting

Winning "Wear a Mask" PSA is a real love letter to NYC

Earlier this month, New Yorkers were challenged by their governor’s office to create a public service announcement to “help communicate why it is so important to wear a mask to stop the…

Celebrity chef will host all expenses paid luxury wedding for one lucky frontline health worker

CELEBRITY chef Richard Corrigan will fund a luxury wedding for a healthcare worker who has served on the coronavirus frontline in Ireland. The Co. Meath native today launched the #CorrigansVowToTheFrontline initiative - a unique fundraising competition which sees him offering to host an all expenses paid wedding at his 18th century estate, Virginia Park Lodge. Those who want to be in with a chance with scooping the highly valuable prize can apply or nominate a loved one on the Virginia Park Lodge website where they must also make a €10 donation to the campaign’s charity partner, St Vincent de Paul Ireland, in aid of their latest emergency fundraising appeal. The chef explained that the once-in-a-lifetime prize is available to anyone who has worked in the frontline health service during the coronavirus pandemic in Ireland. Advertisement Celebrity Chef Richard Corrigan launched the unique fundraising competition today He added: “​When Covid-19 hit Ireland and the UK our whole world changed. I’ve always had the…

Dark times for Britain’s theatres

Shakespeare’s Globe and the Old Vic in London are among those threatened with closure

Chris Evans AKA Captain America On Criticism To MCU Films: “We May Be A Little Bit…”

Chris Evans has been a part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe for almost 8 years. In 2011, he joined MCU as Steve Rogers or Captain America for the first film, Captain America: The First Avenger. Sin

Chris Evans AKA Captain America REVEALS His Favourite Avengers: Endgame Moment & It’s Of Course With Robert Downey Jr

Chris Evans bid goodbye to Captain America and Marvel Cinematic Universe after Avengers: Endgame. His contract with MCU ended with this 2019 films. Along with Chris, 'Iron Man' Robert Downey Jr also

UFC files four trademarks for ‘UFSEA,’ including events and merchandising

The UFC is adding "UFSEA" to its list of trademarks.

ZUFFA LLC files trademark application for ‘UFSEA’

The UFC is doubling down on efforts to make ‘UFC Fight Island’ a thing.

10 Stadiums Shedding Light on the Future of Sports Architecture

A closer look at the stadiums completed in the past three years and those due for completion within the next three years.

10 Stadiums Shedding Light on the Future of Sports Architecture

A closer look at the stadiums completed in the past three years and those due for completion within the next three years.

Top-notch crime with plenty to say

Sulari Gentill and Katherine Kovacic both have strong views about the very different societies they write about in their novels.

Invisible Studio "started as a voyage of self-build discovery" says Piers Taylor in film for VDF

Laura Mark and Jim Stephenson's short film, screened as part of VDF, follows architect Piers Taylor as he builds a cabin on his land.

Apple Acquires Exclusive Streaming Rights to Fraggle Rock, Strikes Deal for Reboot

Apple has acquired exclusive streaming rights to all Fraggle Rock episodes and struck a deal for a reboot.

Apple TV Plus acquires past Fraggle Rock seasons ahead of reboot

Apple signals a strategy shift with its acquisition of Fraggle Rock’s entire collection.

Basketball Hall of Fame delaying enshrinement ceremony

Basketball Hall of Fame chairman Jerry Colangelo told ESPN that the enshrinement ceremony for Kobe Bryant, Kevin Garnett, Tim Duncan and five others will be delayed until 2021 because of the coronavir

Morning roundup: Networks, conferences delay announcing early-season college football games

COLLEGES Networks, conferences delay announcing early-season football games College football conferences and television networks have agreed to hold off on announcing start times for early-season games. CBS Sports, ESPN, Fox Sports and their affiliated networks typically announce early game times for the Football Bowl Subdivision conferences on June 1. The two sides decided to wait a few weeks for the 2020 season as sports like the NHL and NBA work toward returning after shutting down due to the coronavirus pandemic. The college football season is scheduled to begin with a handful of games on Aug. 29 and a full slate of games the following week.

Eddie McGuire’s brazen swipe at athletics after conflict of interest claims

Collingwood president Eddie McGuire has taken a brazen swipe at athletics, claiming interest in the sport reached an “all-time low” due to industry-wide “systematic drug cheating” and overall poor governance.

On this day: Born May 28, 1888: Jim Thorpe, American athlete

(Reuters) - Jim Thorpe, a two-time Olympic gold medallist and formidable American football and baseball player, was one of the greatest U.S. athletes of all time but the public often failed to recognise him as one of their own during his lifetime.

Blizzard Cancels Physical BlizzCon 2020; Considers Holding Virtual Event

As many gaming events have already gotten cancelled this year, some may be wondering what will happen to BlizzCon 2020. Blizzard has officially announced

BlizzCon 2020 Has Been Cancelled

Blizzard, the studio behind World of Warcraft, Overwatch, and Diablo just announced via blog post that they are cancelling BlizzCon 2020....

A Dirt-Bike Injury Sidelined His Sports Career. Then He Found Boxing.

Collin Maronese has been an adrenaline junkie since he could walk. He rode with his dad on a snowmobile when Maronese was two. At six years old, he rode on his own.

Gadelha and Ige reveal ‘inconclusive,’ ‘false positive’ COVID-19 test results from UFC Jacksonville

Claudia Gadelha and Dan Ige share how they’ve both been freaking out about their COVID-19 test results ahead of their UFC Jacksonville bouts.

MotoGP™ Live: A Sit Down With debuts this Thursday!

MotoGP™ Legend Kevin Schwantz & Team Suzuki Ecstar's Alex Rins sit down with Jack Appleyard in the first episode of a new MotoGP™ series

MotoGP™ Live: A Sit Down With debuts this Thursday!

MotoGP™ Legend Kevin Schwantz & Team Ecstar Suzuki's Alex Rins sit down with Jack Appleyard in the first episode of a new MotoGP™ series

On the spot with Ernst Narib

NATIONAL men's 200m and 400m sprint champion Ernst Gideon Narib is one of the country's most adored track athletes.

Nairobi Continental Tour meeting adopts the name 'Kip Keino

Nyayo National Stadium has been described as an ideal venue.

Football to stop in 20th minute to pay homage to coronavirus victims

La Liga have announced that once the championship resumes, all matches will briefly stop in the 20th minute, in tribute to those that have passed away because of the coronavirus pandemic.

VIDEO: Spanish referees train ahead of La Liga restart

Spanish match officials train in Madrid ahead of LaLiga’s return in June.

Takumi Minamino's former coach tells Jurgen Klopp how to get best out of Japanese star

The £7.25m January signing has yet to make much of an impression at Liverpool but his ex-manager still has faith he will come good at Anfield

(Video) Firmino top-bins stunner and Van Dijk no-look finish – Reds loving Melwood training

If you want to watch all the Liverpool training videos, we’d advise you to sign up to LFCTVGO – it’s a great service.  The latest clip involves the Melwood session from the beginn…

[Graphic News] US video game industry sees record April sales: survey

　Spending on video games in the US jumped to a new April record as locked-down consumers sought refuge in playing games, industry figures showed. 　A total of $1.5 billion was spent on video game hardware, software, accessories and game cards, eclipsing a previous April high of $1.2 billion spent in the US in 2008, according to NPD analyst Mat Piscatella. 　April was the first full month of tight restrictions on p...

Mobile gaming is on the rise as people are stuck inside — and on their phones

Players turn to mobile for a quick pick-me-up.

Antonio, Laylo in winner-take-all battle

TAKE your pick: GM Rogelio Antonio, Jr. or GM Darwin Laylo Antonio and Laylo, two of the country's winningest players in both local and international stage, will face off in a Winner-Take-All Challenge Match at Lichess on June 7.

Heredia rejoins Casimero for unification vs Inoue

Renowned Mexican strength coach Memo Heredia joins Johnriel Casimero’s training camp, signaling a possible bout

NHL monitoring situation before choosing where to play games

Concerns about Canadian coronavirus restrictions could push hockey south of the 49th parallel into the U.S. this summer.

Kenney appeals to Trudeau for quarantine exemption amid NHL hub city push

Alberta Premier Jason Kenney has appealed to Ottawa to exempt returning National Hockey League players from federal quarantine laws as part of Edmonton's push to be named an NHL hub city.

The ESPYS Are Going Virtual And The Hosts Are Too

This year's ESPYS won’t be a crowded, star-studded affair that shuts down L.A. with its red carpet arrivals, exclusive afterparties and ESPN-adjacent events.

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

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

Revealed: Arsenal hoping to reach agreement to sign versatile 21-year-old

Arsenal are interested in sealing the transfer of Kasimpasa starlet Atto Abbas, sources have told CaughtOffside. The 21-year-old is not exactly the biggest name on the market right now, but Arsenal are likely to have to pursue cheaper deals this summer due to the financial impact of the coronavirus pandemic. MORE: Arsenal confident of beating Tottenham to […]

Jeremie Aliadiere: 'Matteo Guendouzi has not grown up as a man at Arsenal'

Former forward Jeremie Aliadiere says that Matteo Guendouzi has not matured into a man during his two seasons at Arsenal.

Virtual Isle of Man TT Esports event launched, Hickman heads line-up

A Virtual Isle of Man TT Esports event has been launched, with a line-up of eight real-world riders headed by five-time TT winner Peter Hickman taking part

The Isle of Man TT is Going Digital

Start your engines.

Britain's McLaren scales back F1 racing due to lockdown losses

LONDON, May 27 ― British Formula 1 team and supercar maker McLaren said yesterday it will cut 1,200 jobs and signficantly scale down its racing division after the coronavirus crisis hit sales. The restructuring affects over a quarter of the company's 4,000 jobs. “We deeply regret the impact...

Report names potential Renault F1 buyer

A potential buyer for embattled Renault's works Formula 1 team has emerged.

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

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

‘This tweet is insulting’: Manoj Tiwary slams KKR

Reminding the KKR fans of their team's jubilance, the franchise on Wednesday sent out a tweet asking the supporters of their favourite memory from the 2012 edition of IPL.

Lance Franklin suffers fresh injury setback

Sydney superstar Lance Franklin is in serious danger of missing the Swans’ clash with Essendon when the season resumes next month. Sportsday co-host Sam McClure says the gun forward has injur…

Lance Franklin to miss most of the season

Sydney superstar Lance Franklin will miss most of the season. The Swans revealed on Thursday he’d suffered a “decent” hamstring injury. He won’t be able to run for a month. …

Krunal Pandya Calls Brother Hardik Pandya His "Source Of Motivation" In Gym Photo

The bromance between Krunal Pandya and Hardik Pandya has been on full display during the coronavirus-enforced lockdown

WATCH | "My First Shot At 180 Landings, Top Exercise,": Kohli Shares Another Facet Of Intense Fitness Regime

In the clip, Kohli can be seen trying to land on one feet after jumping a full 180-degrees on the other. He captioned the video: 'My first shot at 180 landings. Top exercise'.

Self-driven, mature and mentally stronger: Sarfaraz Khan 2.0 takes flight in hope to soar

The last 4-5 years have been a bumpy journey for Sarfaraz Khan. The ups and downs and the struggles from a very young age made Sarfaraz mentally strong. Here's the story of his stellar comeback.

It was not the West Indian way: Curtly Ambrose on sledging

We never believed in sledging or saying things to the batsmen, says Ambrose

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Super Smash Bros Ultimate event tourney Triforce Tryouts begins Friday

Nintendo has confirmed that there’s a new three-day Super Smash Bros Ultimate tournament starting on Friday, 29th May. It is titled Triforce Tryouts and it obviously revolves around the range…

NBA great Patrick Ewing recovering at home after coronavirus diagnosis

May 26 (UPI) -- NBA legend and Georgetown Hoyas men's basketball coach Patrick Ewing is recovering at home after being hospitalized because of the coronavirus.

Versatile forward says he is transferring to University of Hawaii basketball team | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

A multi-skilled forward is joining the University of Hawaii basketball team.

Manager: Masvidal ‘technically a champion’, can challenge either Khabib or Usman

As the "BMF" champion, Jorge Masvidal can now call his own shots, according to manager Abraham Kawa.

Jorge Masvidal: Nate Diaz is willing to fight, Kamaru Usman is asking UFC for too much money

According to Jorge Masvidal, a rematch with Nate Diaz is possible since he is willing to fight, while Kamaru Usman is asking UFC for too much money for title fight.

Against all odds: Sandeep Singh's sensational hockey comeback from a tragedy which nearly killed him

After being accidentally shot in 2006, the drag-flicker returned to play in India in 2008 and helped them qualify for the Olympics after eight years.

I want to be a part of any tournament where Knight Riders have a team: Sunil Narine

The West Indian who turned 32 on Tuesday, has been playing for KKR since 2012.

Meet Ameerh Naran, The Private Jet Entrepreneur Launching The World’s Next Hypercar

Ameerh Naran's launch of a new hypercar will see him keep a promise he made to himself 30 years ago

Site Of 007’s World Record Barrel Roll Celebrates 50th Anniversary

Millbrook Proving Ground celebrates 50th anniversary

La Liga to return to English TV next month with all matches free

Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez recently gave permission for top-flight football in Spain to resume next month and English fans will be able to catch every minute

La Liga to return to English TV next month with all matches free

Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez recently gave permission for top-flight football in Spain to resume next month and English fans will be able to catch every minute

NBA union boss: Players want return but need certainty

Roberts said the union would not necessarily need to vote upon any comeback strategy.

At last NFF, Rohr sign new contract

Pinnick on Wednesday made the revelation via his Twitter handle: @PinnickAmaju

Taibu makes bribery claims

FORMER Zimbabwe national cricket team captain Tatenda Taibu has made startling claims that he was offered money not to stand up for players’ rights during his captaincy. In an interview with ZBC’s Classic 263, Taibu called for change of Zimbabwe Cricket administration. “After seeing all these things that were happening when I became captain, I then made a challenge to the administration and said ‘look, my players are not being paid well’. There was not only one thing that I did mention, some of the cars that were being donated were going to the administrators when they were actually supposed to be going to the players. At the time we didn’t have selectors that knew about international cricket so those were some of the things that I raised. “However, everything was just thrown aside and instead of fixing the problems that I was bringing onto the table, I was now being offered bribes. My money was offered to be doubled. At that time we used to be paid in US dollars for match day fees and in local currency for our…

Tennis-Tiafoe wants to draw more black kids to tennis

MUMBAI — American Frances Tiafoe has already changed the lives of his immigrant parents thanks to his tennis career and the 2019 Australian Open quarter-finalist hopes he can also inspire more black kids to take up the sport.

Coronavirus lockdown: JSW Sports, owners of IPL and PKL teams, see 30% impact on business in 2020

The impact of not having IPL this year will be big as the league is a massive P&L (profit and loss statement) for the company, said the JSW Sports CEO

Great Olympian: India needs stars like Balbir Singh to revive hockey

Cricket frenzy has taken over—the difference in how India’s national sport and cricket are perceived by the market can be gauged from salaries paid to staff in each sport.

China coach Li Tie enforces stricter discipline to improve fortunes

Coach Li Tie is taking a tough line with his players on and off the pitch as he attempts to rescue China's hopes of reaching the World Cup for only a second time.

Finidi George slams Taribo for claiming players camped ladies at France ‘98

Finidi George, ex-Nigerian international, has stated that he wasn't aware some players had ladies in their rooms prior to Super Eagles 2nd round loss to Denmark

Tottenham had a hidden quality in two former players that Giovani Lo Celso has replaced

Spurs appear to have allowed their two most progressive passers to leave the club

(Video) Look how many assists Trent would have this season if LFC finished these gilt-edged chances…

Trent Alexander-Arnold is one of the best creative passers of a football on the planet. He’s a right-back and only 21-years-old! Already this term, he has 13 assists, not counting the ones he…

Hearts’ reconstruction proposal ‘set to be rejected’ by Championship clubs

HEARTS’ reconstruction proposal is set to be kicked out by Championship clubs, according to reports. SunSport Online yesterday exclusively revealed the plan being put forward to Scotland̵…

Charity scores from Twitter poll on Livingston keeper's contract

LONDON: A light-hearted Twitter poll for fans to decide whether Scottish Premier League side Livingston should give their third choice goalkeeper ...

Naagin 4: Rashami Desai And Nia Sharma's Co-Star Vijayendra Kumeria On The Show's Abrupt End, 'Was Expecting It'

Naagin 4 actor Vijayendra Kumeria confirms post lockdown the cast will meet only to shoot the end and wrap up the show. He is clueless about Season 5.

Naagin 4: Vijayendra Kumeria Was Expecting That His Show Might Go Off Air!

Naagin 4 actor Vijayendra Kumeria said that they will be wrapping up Naagin 4 post lockdown. He also added that he was expecting this to happen!