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Overall, Americans offer mixed assessments of Trump and Biden, and although the presumptive Democratic nominee is viewed less favourably overall today than he was last fall, he fares better than the president on several personal attributes. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2zPAQjt https://ift.tt/2zbki14

China rapidly expanded high-altitude weapon systems after Doklam standoff, says...

Soldiers of the two countries are eyeball-to-eyeball at four locations along the Line of Actual Control in eastern Ladakh. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3euKoPM https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Double whammy: After Covid-19, the US now grapples with protests

The protests began after the killing of George Floyd by a US police officer in Minneapolis. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2MnaesJ https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Tear gas fired at protestors as clashes erupt outside White House

Tear gas and flash bang devices were used against crowds who had gathered outside President Donald Trump’s official residence, chanting, lighting fires and holding up protest signs, AFP reporters said. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3dmDMTs https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Spain PM to extend Coronavirus lockdown to June 21

From June 21, a national state of emergency will end and with it the lockdown, allowing citizens to move freely in their regions. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2ZQg2Dg https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Canadian soldiers on Covid-19 duty to get benefits like soldiers serving abroad

The soldiers have been pressed into service to tackle Covid-19 outbreak at care homes, have accounted for the majority of deaths related to the coronavirus disease. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2MjdxkY https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Global Covid cases top 6 million as Brazil fatalities surge past that of France

Much of the world is moving at varying speeds to lift lockdowns that have wrecked economies and stripped millions of their jobs while Muslims in Jerusalem and other cities flocked to newly reopened mosques on Sunday. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/36OeFWW https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Covid-19 impact: Canada's GDP fell a record 11% in April

Out of 20 industrial sectors, 19 had decline and the only sector to show growth was non-durable manufacturing. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3dhdemt https://ift.tt/2zbki14

World No Tobacco Day 2020: Dispelling myths about tobacco use, cigarettes and v...

There are approximately 600 ingredients in cigarettes which create more than 7,000 chemicals upon burning. At least 69 of these chemicals are known to cause cancer, and many are toxic. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/36Ld58v https://ift.tt/2zbki14

In photos: Rage and anguish from George Floyd protests spreading across US citi...

What began as peaceful demonstrations over the death of Floyd have become a wave of outrage sweeping a politically and racially divided nation. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2Bm8i1F https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Washington under curfew after protests near White House: Mayor

Mayor Muriel Bowser said in a statement that the curfew would last from 11:00 pm until 6:00 am on Monday. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3gFEtt4 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Horoscope Today: Astrological prediction for June 1, what's in store for Aries,...

Horoscope Today: Are the stars lined up in your favour? Find out the astrological prediction for Aries, Pisces, Capricorn, Leo and other zodiac signs for June 1. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/2ZWAZN0 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Trump invokes law-and-order to put protests against police brutality over pande...

The president on Sunday blamed the protests on Antifa, a loosely organized leftist movement that is a frequent target of conservative critics, and said he would declare the group to be terrorists. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2MgSfEv https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Massive protests raise fears of new virus outbreaks

Health experts fear that silent carriers of the virus who have no symptoms could unwittingly infect others at gatherings with people packed cheek to jowl and cheering and jeering, many without masks. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2ZNZw6K https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Australian PM makes 'ScoMosas', wants to share them with PM Modi

Australian prime minister Scott Morrison who was to come to India in January for the summit had to put off his visit due to the devastating wildfires ravaging large parts of his country. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2BiWqxm https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Testing on kids is a nervous next step on way to Covid-19 vaccine

Children appear to be less affected by Covid-19, though their role in transmission of the virus remains unclear. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2AluubM https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Australia would welcome official invitation to G7, says government spokesman

US President Donald Trump said he would postpone a G7 summit he had hoped to hold next month until September or later and expand the list of invitees to include Australia, Russia, South Korea and India. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2XMkGzj https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Purvottanasana, Paschimottanasana and more: Practice Yoga to help reduce stress...

Yoga is an art that can be learned by everyone as it not only strengthens the body but also relaxes the mind. from Hindustan Times - sex-relationships https://bit.ly/2TUrie9 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'I can't breathe' protests heat up as curfews imposed in several US cities

From Los Angeles to Miami to Chicago, protests marked by chants of “I can’t breathe” - a rallying cry echoing the dying words of George Floyd - began peacefully before turning unruly. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2BjuWHV https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Russia plans coronavirus vaccine clinical trials in two weeks: Report

Russia has the world’s third-highest toll of coronavirus infections after the United States and Brazil, and Kremlin officials have said the nation’s researchers are working on almost 50 different vaccine projects. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2Xg0nvk https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'A beautiful ship': SpaceX launch brings respite to Trump amid difficult week

“That was a beautiful sight to see and I hope you all enjoyed it,” Trump said shortly after the rocket ship designed and built by Elon Musk’s SpaceX company lifted off for a trip to the International Space Station. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2XGIrsG https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Romania's PM paid $600 in fines for not adhering to social distancing rules

In a photograph published in Romanian media, Prime Minister Ludovic Orban and others can be seen smoking with food and bottles of alcohol on a table. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2AtKmbZ https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Hot Docs! North America's largest documentary film festival goes online amid Covid-19...

The 10-day Hot Docs Festival was originally scheduled to commence on April 30, but the coronavirus crisis brought the curtain down upon staging multiple screenings before live audiences. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2XfwBXo https://ift.tt/2zbki14

As Covid-19 rages in Brazil, 5-month-old emerges as miracle survivor

Brazil has now reported 4,98,440 confirmed cases of coronavirus since the outbreak began, a level of contagion second only to the United States. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2yRkIh6 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Mylan's Pakistan partner to sell Covid-19 drug within 2 months

The global push to develop coronavirus treatments and vaccines is accelerating as governments look for ways to ease lockdowns safely and restart economies. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2XJeoAF https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Tear gas and burning cars in US cities as unrest continues

The large crowds involved, with many people not wearing masks or social distancing, raised concerns among health experts about the potential for helping spread the coronavirus pandemic. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/36LsmpA https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Life Hacks: All you who sleep tonight…

What happens when our two worlds — home and office — collide? from Hindustan Times - sex-relationships https://bit.ly/2ZSE9RR https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Protests heat up across US over Flyod's death, governors call in National Guard

The demonstrations began in Minneapolis following Monday’s death of George Floyd after a police officer pressed his knee on Floyd’s neck for more than eight minutes. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/36K94RC https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Global Covid-19 cases hit 6 million as UN sounds alarm on economy

Globally, the coronavirus has killed nearly 370,000 people. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2MiefyA https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa mosque reopens after more than two months

The Council of Islamic Waqf cited the slowed local spread of Covid-19 in lifting entry restrictions and reopening the compound’s iconic shrines, which shut on March 15. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2yOAf1d https://ift.tt/2zbki14

US action on Hong Kong is 'doomed to fail', says China

The Hong Kong government called US President Donald Trump’s announcement unjustified and said it is “not unduly worried by such threats”, despite concern that they could drive companies away from the Asian financial and trading centre. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2zDeGkJ https://ift.tt/2zbki14

As Minneapolis burns, mayor takes heat for the response

Frey’s leadership is being questioned after police failed to quell several nights of rioting, fires and ransacking of local businesses that followed Floyd’s death. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3cfdOjr https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Elon Musk's SpaceX ship blasts off with 2 US astronauts. Here's what makes it s...

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying two NASA astronauts lifted off on a historic first private crewed flight into space. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2MgAxkl https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Trump calls for delay in Group of 7 meeting, seeks expansion

Trump told reporters on Air Force One as he returned to Washington from Florida that he feels the current makeup of the group is “very outdated” and doesn’t properly represent “what’s going on in the world.” from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2XGvX4i https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Trump plans to invite India to G-7 meet, possibly in September

It was not immediately clear if he wanted to invite the four countries to the attend meet as host countries have done in the past, or he is talking about an expanded group with these additional members. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2XKs5iD https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Afghan reporter killed as govt says ready for Taliban dialogue

The blast, which targeted a minibus carrying 15 employees of private television channel Khurshid TV, was claimed by the Islamic State group, according to SITE Intelligence which monitors jihadist activity. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2zE6W1Q https://ift.tt/2zbki14

US 'very saddened' by what happened to the relationship with China: Trump

Amid escalating bilateral tensions over the coronavirus pandemic, trade issues and Beijing’s new controversial security law in Hong Kong, Trump announced a series of decisions including issuing a proclamation to deny the entry to certain Chinese nationals and tightening of regulations against Chinese investments in America. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2ApWVFb https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Experts warn 2020 could be the hottest year since records began

As per the ‘2020 global annual temperature ranking outlook’ by the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, there is over 74% chance for this year to be the warmest ever since the measurements began. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2XeIAo3 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Online child sex abuse cases triple under lockdown in Philippines

Cases of online child sex abuse in the Philippines have tripled under coronavirus, the government said, with campaigners warning that the country’s lockdown has left more children vulnerable to exploitation by human traffickers and cash-strapped relatives. from Hindustan Times - sex-relationships https://bit.ly/2XfDqIv https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Trump walks back his incendiary Minneapolis 'thugs' post

Trump’s repeated condemnation of the killing and outreach to the man’s family was a marked change in tone from his earlier comments that also invoked a civil-rights-era phrase fraught with racist overtones. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2MbTp3Z https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Pentagon puts military police on alert to go to Minneapolis

Soldiers from Fort Bragg in North Carolina and Fort Drum in New York have been ordered to be ready to deploy within four hours if called, according to three people with direct knowledge of the orders. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2Bb3nQR https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Taiwan approves Gilead's remdesivir to treat Covid-19

California-based Gilead has said it will donate 1.5 million doses of remdesivir, enough to treat at least 140,000 patients, to combat the global pandemic. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2XfHwAr https://ift.tt/2zbki14

UN adopts new voting procedure during Covid-19 pandemic

According to the new procedure, the president of the General Assembly will send a letter to all member states at least 10 working days before the first round of secret balloting for the two elections to inform them of the date, venue where ballots should be cast, and other relevant information. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3gxLdJo https://ift.tt/2zbki14

China says US move to end some trading privileges of Hong Kong 'doomed to fail'

China has threatened to retaliate over the US move to cancel trading advantages granted to Hong Kong after its handover from British to Chinese rule in 1997. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3erzOZI https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Trump ire draws eyeballs to Twitter, where attention is an asset

For years the San Francisco-based company has been under pressure to enforce its content rules against Trump. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3cacIp2 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'I can't breathe' protests spread across America after Minneapolis killing

Police made scores of arrests at Friday’s massive demonstration in Brooklyn, loading cuffed protesters onto city buses lined up on Atlantic Avenue, shutting down a major thoroughfare. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/36G4WCe https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Donald Trump blames China for US Covid-19 deaths in new escalation of rhetoric

President Trump has been attacking China in what has been widely seen by his critics as a move to deflect blame for the US epidemic away from his administration’s confused and conflicted response influenced by his reluctance to acknowledge the gravity of the crisis. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/36G4UdA https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Covid-19 could cause 8.5 trillion dollar loss in global output, says UN chief Antonio...

Later addressing a virtual press conference along with Prime Minister of Jamaica Andrew Holness and Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau, Guterres said the world is afflicted by enormous fragilities: weak health systems; runaway climate change; unsustainable levels of inequality. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3eytCiy https://ift.tt/2zbki14

West Bengal doctor says state shifting to Sweden model to contain coronavirus

Referring to the 72-day lockdown in Wuhan, he said that a lockdown of 60 to 70 days brings down the number of cases of infection. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3gBferW https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Transgender man in Florida fatally shot by officer after pointing gun

Tallahassee Police Chief Lawrence Revell said officers found Jackson suffering from fatal stab wounds in front of his mother’s home. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3cf5IXV https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Minneapolis cop who knelt on man's neck charged with murder

An attorney for Floyd’s family welcomed the arrest, but said he expected a more serious murder charge and wants all four officers involved to be arrested. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3ce2Jz6 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Minnesota governor apologizes for arrest of CNN crew

CNN correspondent Omar Jimenez and two colleagues were released within an hour after network chief executive Jeff Zucker called Walz to demand answers about why they were led away and held in a police van. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2Amv5df https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Woman fatally shot at after charging officer with knife: Police

Heba Momtaz Alazhari, 21, arrived at City Hall and asked for an officer’s help, officials said. When a uniformed officer went outside, the chief said she charged at him with a knife for unknown reasons. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3eBPOs3 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

End of ties: After WHO announcement, a look at international agreements that US...

Donald Trump is known to have exited many international pacts and world bodies ever since he took charge as the US President in 2017. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3cdkNct https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Donald Trump announced US is cutting ties with WHO. Here's why

Trump’s decision to sever ties with the Geneva-based body also comes amid growing tensions between the US and China over the coronavirus pandemic. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2M8NbC9 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Top Indian-Americans who served in Obama admin endorse Joe Biden for president in...

Biden, 77, is the presumptive presidential nominee of the Democratic Party. He is likely to be formally nominated by the Democratic National Convention in Wisconsin in August. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2XcUWgu https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'World needs answers': Donald Trump renews attack on China over Covid-19 pandem...

Trump alleged that the Chinese government has continually violated its promises to the US and many other nations. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3gE92z9 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Biden speaks of racial 'open wound,' contrasting with Trump

As the country endures another spasm of racial unrest, the central premise of Biden’s campaign is being tested. Biden is responding by positioning himself as an empathetic counter to Trump, who often struggles to convey emotion or connect on a personal level during moments of crisis. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2B9Ssa8 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Brazil reaches 27,878 coronavirus deaths, surpasses Spain

Brazil now has the second-largest outbreak in the world. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2Bj0zBz https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Donald Trump calls George Floyd's death 'shocking,' calls protesters 'thugs'

Earlier Thursday, Trump said, “I feel very, very badly” about George Floyd’s death while handcuffed and in the custody of Minneapolis police. “That’s a very shocking sight.” from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2Xde1PJ https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Trump's social-media order may fail, but scores political points

Trump, who uses Twitter to bypass the mainstream media and communicate directly with his base, is stoking the fight just as his re-election in November is increasingly at risk over his handling of the pandemic, which has killed more than 100,000 people and forced millions out of work. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2BbjkXj https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Indian-origin doctor in UK, working during Covid-19 pandemic, found dead in hot...

Rajesh Gupta was found dead on Monday afternoon in the hotel where he had been staying to protect his family while he worked during the coronavirus pandemic. The cause of his death was yet to be determined, said the NHS Trust where he worked. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3ewGqWU https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Europe reaches a tipping point over China's Hong Kong gamble

European anger is palpable, and there are signs that China’s moves could have ramifications further down the line, by speeding European efforts to adopt a more unified industrial policy and influencing decisions on the role of Huawei Technologies Co. in 5G networks. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2Ahe5VC https://ift.tt/2zbki14

New Zealand near eradication, but Covid-19 has grim hold on the planet

In the US, the virus threw more than 2 million people out of work last week despite the gradual reopening of businesses, stoking fears the scourge is doing deep and potentially long-lasting damage to the world’s largest economy. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2B60rF8 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

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

China has drastically cut such flights since March to allay concerns over infections brought by arriving passengers. A so-called “Five One” policy allows mainland carriers to fly just one flight a week on one route to any country and foreign airlines to operate just one flight a week to China. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3etW991 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'No need for third party intervention': China rejects Trump's offer to mediate in...

Trump’s offer and the Chinese foreign ministry’s latest statement came in the backdrop of the ongoing standoff in eastern Ladakh and skirmish near the Sikkim border between the militaries of India and China this month. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2Beo3Yn https://ift.tt/2zbki14

In Donald Trump's order to raise bar for social media giants, China is the ammo

Donald Trump’s order that seeks to limit liability protections social-media companies enjoy targeted China for its disinformation campaign from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3gz3Axx https://ift.tt/2zbki14

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

Li Zuocheng, chief of the Joint Staff Department and member of the Central Military Commission, left the door open to using force. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2TN9xwY https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Twitter attaches disclaimer to Trump's Minneapolis tweet for 'glorifying violen...

Minnesota has seen violence and riots after a police officer allegedly killed an African-American George Floyd by kneeling down on his head in a bid to arrest him. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/36EnItA https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Speak up: Domestic violence sees surge as people forced to stay home amid coronavirus...

Amid the Covid-19 pandemic, there’s been a surge in domestic violence incidents reported globally since stay-at-home orders were put into effect. from Hindustan Times - sex-relationships https://bit.ly/2XdMNbW https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Pakistan records 2,636 Covid-19 cases, highest single-day fatalities; tally crosses...

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan said that the world cannot recover from the coronavirus pandemic until all the nations come together to find a holistic solution to the deadly disease. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2AfQk0i https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Why US, Europe were hit harder by Covid-19? Scientists look at regional disparities,...

Researchers examined differences in genetics and immune system responses, separate virus strains and regional contrasts in obesity levels and general health. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/36GMAkD https://ift.tt/2zbki14

George Floyd protesters set Minneapolis police station afire

Protesters could be seen setting fire to a Minneapolis Police Department jacket and cheering. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3gCpBMa https://ift.tt/2zbki14

US to announce 'certain decisions' on China on Friday: Trump

Led by the US, several countries in the world have blamed China for the spread of coronavirus and its failure to provide timely information about the disease, leading to the death of over three lakh people. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2yJ19rh https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Hong Kong govt warns removing US special status is “double-edged sword”

The statement came as US President Donald Trump is due to announce later on Friday his response to the Chinese parliament’s advancement of national security legislation for Hong Kong. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2XHH5Oi https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Donald Trump took two-week dose of hydroxychloroquine, feeling 'absolutely great':...

After Trump announced early this month that he was taking hydroxychloroquine as a preventive measure against coronavirus, a number of Indian-American doctors have written to the Trump Campaign about the usefulness of this antimalaria drug in the fight against Covid-19. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3gzT60Q https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Roche, Gilead to test drug cocktail against severe Covid-19

Roche said in a statement that it had joined forces with Gilead for a global phase III clinical trial evaluating the safety and efficacy of using tocilizumab combined with remdesivir in hospitalised patients with severe Covid-19 pneumonia. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2yLzuWE https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Twitter flags China spokesman's tweet on Covid-19

Twitter posted a blue exclamation mark under a tweet by Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian, with a comment urging readers to check the facts about Covid-19. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2ZI5oOS https://ift.tt/2zbki14

US charges North Koreans, Chinese in $2.5B sanctions-busting scheme

According to the indictment, the bank officials — one of whom had served in North Korea’s primary intelligence bureau — set up branches in countries around the world, including Thailand, Russia and Kuwait. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2XaQzm3 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

US joins G7 artificial intelligence group to counter China

The Trump administration had been the lone holdout among leaders of the Group of Seven — the world’s wealthiest democracies — in setting up the Global Partnership on AI. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2Xy6VUM https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Trump tries a new response after George Floyd's death

White House spokesman Judd Deere said Trump was taking the death seriously. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2MaSXD4 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'Spoke to PM Modi, he isn't in a good mood': Trump on Chinese aggression in LAC

Speaking with the reporters in the Oval Office of the White House on Thursday, Trump said a “big conflict” was going on between India and China. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3erLpIj https://ift.tt/2zbki14

54% Indians expect reduced income, but still intend to spend more on health pro...

These factors, along with social distancing, are accelerating trends like e-commerce adoption and purchase triggers being more functional amid Covid-19, the report by Facebook and BCG said. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/2TLgJdk https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Death records reveal bullying as common factor in LGBTQ youth suicides

While LGBTQ youth are more likely to be bullied and to report suicidal thoughts and behaviours than non-LGBTQ youth, this is believed to be the first study showing that bullying is a more common precursor to suicide among LGBTQ youth than among their peers. from Hindustan Times - sex-relationships https://bit.ly/2XBF7iv https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Iran's president pushes for harsher laws on honour killings

The killing of teen Romina Ashrafi last week in the Iranian town of Talesh, some 320 kilometers (198 miles) northwest of the capital, Tehran, prompted a nationwide outcry. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3db4vlR https://ift.tt/2zbki14

UK closes embassy, pulls diplomats from N Korea over Covid-19 restrictions

The UK maintains diplomatic relations with North Korea and will seek to re-establish a presence in Pyongyang as soon as possible, the statement said. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3gxaVxs https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Bangladesh won't extend Covid-19 lockdown post May 30: Report

“The general holiday will not be extended after its expiry on May 30, but everyone must strictly abide by health guidelines for Covid-19 until June 15,” Junior Minister for Public Administration Farhad Hossain told reporters. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2X7H6vM https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Approval of Trump's pandemic response stays steady, Biden favored in election: ...

Asked to rate Trump’s handling of the coronavirus crisis, 41% of Americans approved and 53% disapproved, about the same as last week but down significantly from late March when Americans approved of Trump’s response to the pandemic by a small margin. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3c9ednh https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Death records reveal bullying as common factor in LGBTQ youth suicides

While LGBTQ youth are more likely to be bullied and to report suicidal thoughts and behaviours than non-LGBTQ youth, this is believed to be the first study showing that bullying is a more common precursor to suicide among LGBTQ youth than among their peers. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/2XBF7iv https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Without big-spending tourists, Europe's luxury shops struggle to reopen in style...

The absence of big-spending travellers, particularly from China, the Middle East and the United States is a major drag on sales. And with a global recession looming, fears of a second wave of infections, there seems little prospect of a big influx of tourists soon. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/3db4bUb https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Western fashion brands that 'exploit' Bangladesh suppliers face blacklisting

Bangladeshi manufacturers said on Wednesday that they would blacklist Western fashion brands that “exploit” them by failing to pay their bills due to the new coronavirus crisis, days after threatening to sue a major British retailer over its debts. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/3eo6MKw https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Menstrual Hygiene Day: Go sustainable with eco-friendly products

Sanitary pads are made of plastic, contain cellulose gum and have an absorbent material that converts liquid to gel. All these substances make these sanitary napkins highly polluting and harmful for the environment. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/2ZKEbeu https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Menstrual Hygiene Day: Go sustainable with eco-friendly products

Sanitary pads are made of plastic, contain cellulose gum and have an absorbent material that converts liquid to gel. All these substances make these sanitary napkins highly polluting and harmful for the environment. from Hindustan Times - sex-relationships https://bit.ly/2ZKEbeu https://ift.tt/2zbki14

World Menstrual Hygiene Day 2020: Here's why schools in India should have menstrual...

More than 51 percent of women respondents say that Indian schools do not have a proper system to prepare teen and adolescent girls regarding the onset of menstrual periods. Nearly 60 percent women feel schools lack adequate facilities for girls to change and dispose of sanitary pads off. from Hindustan Times - sex-relationships https://bit.ly/2B6DZf7 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Here's why high-strain exercise may lead to early pregnancy loss in some women

In women with history of miscarriage, higher levels of physical activity have been associated with a greater risk of subclinical, or very early pregnancy loss, warn researchers. from Hindustan Times - sex-relationships https://bit.ly/2ZEpbia https://ift.tt/2zbki14

LGBT+ visibility in film, TV builds acceptance in community

People are more likely to accept LGBT+ people if they see them portrayed in film, television and advertisements, said a survey released on Wednesday, findings that supporters say illustrate the benefits of visibility to the LGBT+ community. from Hindustan Times - sex-relationships https://bit.ly/3eppzVN https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'I was determined', says Jyoti Kumari, the 15-year-old who cycled injured father...

A 15-year-old girl who won praise for carrying her injured father hundreds of miles across India by bike said on Wednesday she never thought of giving up after promising her mother she would get him home safely. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/3gtXJcW https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Here's why high-strain exercise may lead to early pregnancy loss in some women

In women with history of miscarriage, higher levels of physical activity have been associated with a greater risk of subclinical, or very early pregnancy loss, warn researchers. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/2ZEpbia https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Other than taxi, flight back home, Cyprus pledges to cover all other costs for virus-hit...

The Cypriot government says it will cover lodging, food, drink and medication for COVID-19 patients and their families. Patients will only have to pay for the taxi ride to the airport and the flight back home. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/3cgfMA9 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

LGBT+ visibility in film, TV builds acceptance in community

People are more likely to accept LGBT+ people if they see them portrayed in film, television and advertisements, said a survey released on Wednesday, findings that supporters say illustrate the benefits of visibility to the LGBT+ community. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/3eppzVN https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Extradition of Huawei's CFO to US may deter Canada-China relations

Huawei’s Chief Financial Officer Meng Wanzhou was arrested by Canadian authorities in December 2018, and proceedings to have her extradited to the United States are in progress. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3gqrpaZ https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Menstrual Hygiene Day 2020: To attain menstrual health, we require community in...

Menstruation is a normal biological process, which is the key in maintaining the reproductive well being of a woman. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/2TJ6Dtc https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Menstrual Hygiene Day 2020: Do I really need periods?

Every month the womb prepares for a possible pregnancy and when this does not happen it sheds the lining of the womb which results in a period or menses. This usually happens once a month and a woman bleeds on an average for 5 days. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/3epjuIX https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Pak PM Imran Khan says India's 'expansionist policies' threatening its neighbou...

Pakistan and China consider their relations as all-weather friends and their leaders often express support to each other on matters of core interests. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3eoTc9D https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Horoscope Today: Astrological prediction for May 28, what's in store for Taurus,...

Horoscope Today: Are the stars lined up in your favour? Find out the astrological prediction for Taurus, Leo, Virgo, Scorpio and other zodiac signs for May 28. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/2yIxfDw https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Pandemic creating 'lockdown generation' as one in six youths stop work: UN

The Covid-19 pandemic has caused surging unemployment worldwide, but has hit young workers especially hard, forcing more than one in six people aged under 29 to stop working, the UN said Wednesday. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2AgwKkA https://ift.tt/2zbki14

In Wuhan, swab samples are being mixed to carry out quick group tests

The mass testing is part of China’s efforts to fortify against a potential “second wave” after a cluster of cases emerged in a residential community earlier this month. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3d9cYpo https://ift.tt/2zbki14

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

The Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said China was following the “important consensus” reached by the two leaders of India and China and was “…strictly observing the agreements between the two countries”. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3eutIYN https://ift.tt/2zbki14

South Korea sees biggest jump in coronavirus cases in seven weeks

The country has been held up as a global model in how to curb the virus and has rushed to contain new infections as life returns to normal. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2yBUCyp https://ift.tt/2zbki14

China's survey team summits Mt Everest to remeasure its height

According to China’s measurement the height of Mount Everest is 8844.43 meters which is four meters less than Nepal’s calculations, the state media reported. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3da6c30 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

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. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3c7GKd5 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Twitter calls out US President Donald Trump, he responds

Twitter had on Tuesday for the first time prompted readers to check the facts in tweets sent by Trump. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3c7oEYH https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Remdesivir improves time to recovery in Covid-19 patients: Study

The study began on February 21, 2020 and enrolled 1,063 participants in 10 countries, with patients providing informed consent to participate, the researchers said. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3gsMIsc https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Here's how remdesivir improves time to recovery in Covid-19 patients

Remdesivir, the antiviral under clinical trials for treatment against novel coronavirus infection, is superior to the standard of care given to COVID-19 patients, according to a new study. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/2X4IRKf https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Evolution of human speech traces back to ancient ancestors of chimpanzees

In a study conducted by a group of researchers, one of the most promising theories for the evolution of human speech has finally received support from chimpanzee communication. from Hindustan Times - sex-relationships https://bit.ly/2TELbp5 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Only half of Americans would get access to Covid-19 vaccine: Poll

That’s surprisingly low considering the effort going into the global race for a vaccine against the coronavirus that has sparked a pandemic since first emerging from China late last year. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3gtz1Js https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Evolution of human speech traces back to ancient ancestors of chimpanzees

In a study conducted by a group of researchers, one of the most promising theories for the evolution of human speech has finally received support from chimpanzee communication. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/2TELbp5 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Pompeii: Buried by Vesuvius, blighted by coronavirus, ancient Roman city wants to...

Pompeii, the ancient Roman city buried in an eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD and later unearthed, is ready to rise again from the catastrophe of the coronavirus pandemic. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/2ZCBtHP https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Binge-watching, video chats till dawn: Coronavirus lockdown anxieties take toll...

As India navigates the ninth week of the nationwide lockdown that pushed millions of people into the confines of their homes, distress and anxiety are on the rise, manifesting primarily in the form of sleep disorders. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/3d7pIx1 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Exposure to 'good bacteria' during pregnancy prevents autism-like syndrome in b...

Giving beneficial bacteria to stressed mothers during the equivalent of the third trimester of pregnancy prevents an autism-like disorder in their offspring. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/3ejS0EH https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Disney, SeaWorld to present Florida theme-park reopening plans

Walt Disney Co. and SeaWorld Entertainment Inc. will be the next two operators to present their reopening plans to the Orange County task force charged with bringing the region’s tourist economy back following a more than two-month closing due to the coronavirus. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/2A6JutP https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Exposure to 'good bacteria' during pregnancy prevents autism-like syndrome in b...

Giving beneficial bacteria to stressed mothers during the equivalent of the third trimester of pregnancy prevents an autism-like disorder in their offspring. from Hindustan Times - sex-relationships https://bit.ly/3ejS0EH https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Covid-19: China's industrial firms profits fall in April but at slower pace

Profits at China’s industrial firms in April fell 4.3% year-on-year to 478.1 billion yuan ($67 billion), after plunging 34.9% in March, the statistics bureau said on Wednesday. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3c47ye7 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Covid-19: Most viruses, other germs do not spread easily on flights, says report

As a result of coronavirus pandemic, air traffic inside the US has come to a near halt. Air traffic is said to be down to about 90 per cent. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2XvlAQU https://ift.tt/2zbki14

More peacekeeping operations, fewer troops in 2019: Report

The number of multilateral peace operations, both by the UN and others, rose by just one to 61, according to a report by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI). from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3c62dTN https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Blazer and pajamas? Priyanka Chopra's Zoom meeting look takes 'business casual'...

Priyanka personified ‘Work From Home’ to perfection as she paired loose pajamas and slides with her smart and stylish off-white blazer and pale pink top, letting her inner lazy girl shine. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/2ZENegT https://ift.tt/2zbki14

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

The social media giant highlighted two of Trump’s tweets that falsely claimed mail-in ballots would lead to widespread voter fraud. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2zoOGte https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Horoscope Today: Astrological prediction for May 27, what's in store for Taurus,...

Horoscope Today: Are the stars lined up in your favour? Find out the astrological prediction for Taurus, Leo, Virgo, Scorpio and other zodiac signs for May 27. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/3gus8Ie https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Indian-American couple develops low-cost ventilator for Covid-19 patients

A ventilator takes over the body’s breathing process when disease has caused the lungs to fail. This gives the patient time to fight off the infection and recover. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/36xm4Ks https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Hong Kong leader says security law not a threat to freedoms

The city’s chief executive, Carrie Lam, told reporters that there was “no need for us to worry” over the move being considered by China’s ceremonial National People’s Congress. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2XtaiMN https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Here's why young adults are more likely to die from epilepsy

A new study has claimed that young adults aged between 16 and 24 may have a six-fold increased risk of epilepsy-related death, a disorder in which nerve cell activity in the brain is disturbed, causing seizures. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/2TCJZCX https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Lipstick effect, revenge buying to drive Indian consumers faced with cash deficit...

For the coming few months, Indian consumers may forego big ticket retail purchases, but may go for reasonably priced indulgences, or what is called a ‘Lipstick Effect’. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/3gjNvMh https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Here's why pregnant women with high BP miss out on preventive aspirin

More than half of mums-to-be who are at risk of the dangerously high blood pressure condition -- pre-eclampsia -- are missing out on preventive aspirin treatment, say researchers from Hindustan Times - sex-relationships https://bit.ly/3c2AvHp https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Here's why pregnant women with high BP miss out on preventive aspirin

More than half of mums-to-be who are at risk of the dangerously high blood pressure condition -- pre-eclampsia -- are missing out on preventive aspirin treatment, say researchers from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/3c2AvHp https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'The worst is behind us': With suitcase and bikini emojis, Spain urges tourists...

The world’s second-most visited nation closed its doors and beaches in March to handle the COVID-19 pandemic, later imposing a two-week quarantine on overseas visitors. But that requirement will be lifted from July 1, a government statement said. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/2TFZCcF https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Novavax latest to start human trial of Covid-19 vaccine: How is it different?

Some candidates are made using just the genetic code for that protein, and others use a harmless virus to deliver the protein-producing information. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2yveJ18 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Germany wants to end travel warning for 31 European countries: Report

Britain and four other non-EU countries have been included in the travel plan with 31 other nations. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3gpgUoj https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Covid-19 cracking Germany's defense against unemployment surge

A rise in unemployment puts the economy in a potential vicious cycle: Weaker consumer demand, a further delay to the recovery and another blow to businesses such as retailers and restaurants. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2M0Utrk https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Travel in times of Covid-19: I took one of India's first flights in months. It was...

“I’d received a call around 1 a.m. from IndiGo to say my flight from New Delhi to Mumbai was canceled. That’s it. No explanation. Turns out it was one of at least 80 flights canceled from the Indian capital on Monday, the day flights in the country were supposed to resume.” from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/2AZxI4R https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Depression to schizophrenia: Movement-based yoga can significantly improve mental...

Movement-based yoga can significantly reduce depressive symptoms in people during the ongoing coronavirus crisis, according to Australian researchers. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/2zv88o0 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Coronavirus complications: Placentas from Covid-19- positive pregnant women show...

Researchers have found evidence of injury in the placentas from 16 women who tested positive for COVID-19 while pregnant, pointing to a new complication associated with the deadly disease. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/2X3SZD7 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Coronavirus complications: Placentas from Covid-19- positive pregnant women show...

Researchers have found evidence of injury in the placentas from 16 women who tested positive for COVID-19 while pregnant, pointing to a new complication associated with the deadly disease. from Hindustan Times - sex-relationships https://bit.ly/2X3SZD7 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Masks too dangerous for children under 2, says Japan pediatric association

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe lifted a state of emergency for Tokyo and four remaining areas on Monday after the number of infections fell across Japan, but warned that it could be reimposed if the virus started spreading again. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/36tXqu5 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Art in times of Coronavirus: Artist fills pesky potholes with pandemic art

The COVID-19 pandemic has been a bumpy road for many Chicagoans, but they have mosaic artist Jim Bachor to thank for paving the way to some unexpected smiles with four additions to his “pothole art” series installed on the city’s North Side. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/3d3el93 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Cyclone Amphan shows cost of delaying $38 billion Bangladesh delta plan

In an effort to strengthen its climate resilience, the Bangladesh government in 2018 approved Delta Plan 2100, an eight-decade program combining water and land management and development. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2LZFmyo https://ift.tt/2zbki14

With designer outlets and stores reopening, here's how Covid-19 has changed the...

From no trial rooms to no unnecessary touching of garments, you will see a lot of changes during your next visit to a retail or designer store. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/2LV94Vr https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Covid-19 cases rising, plan to reimpose strict lockdown after Eid: Top Pakistan...

The warning comes weeks after Pakistan had started phase-wise easing of the nationwide lockdown earlier this month. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2XIzIGD https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'Get ready': WHO warns of 'second peak' in areas where Covid-19 declining

WHO said countries in Europe and North America should “continue to put in place the public health and social measures, the surveillance measures, the testing measures and a comprehensive strategy to ensure that we continue on a downwards trajectory and we don’t have an immediate second peak.” from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2TEDX4v https://ift.tt/2zbki14

US company trials coronavirus vaccine in Australia

Novavax has begun the first phase of the trial in which 131 volunteers in the cities of Melbourne and Brisbane will test the safety of the vaccine and look for early signs of the vaccine’s effectiveness. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2X2IfoI https://ift.tt/2zbki14

In Bolsonaro's Brazil, everyone else is to blame for virus

Since the outbreak started, the Brazilian leader has avoided acknowledging the potential effects of his actions, particularly in undermining local leaders’ stay-at-home recommendations. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2Abmee1 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Horoscope Today: Astrological prediction for May 26, what's in store for Taurus,...

Horoscope Today: Are the stars lined up in your favour? Find out the astrological prediction for Taurus, Leo, Virgo, Scorpio and other zodiac signs for May 26. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/3goLqOP https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Gurdwara attacked in UK hate-crime, thousands of pounds worth damage caused

Labour MP Preet Kaur Gill regretted the incident: “Very sad to see an attack on any place of worship. Thoughts are with the Derby sangat who have been providing 500 meals a day from Guru Arjan Dev Gurdwara”. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2A8IyF8 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

China threatens US counter measures if punished for Hong Kong law

China on Monday threatened counter measures against the United States if it was punished for plans to impose a sedition law on Hong Kong, that the business hub’s security chief hailed as a new tool that would defeat “terrorism”. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/36vpJbj https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Malaysia reports 172 new coronavirus cases, most of them foreigners

The Ministry of Health said the number of deaths remained unchanged at 115. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3egylVZ https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Singapore reports 344 new Covid-19 cases

Out of the new infected cases, 340 are foreign workers residing in dormitories, the health ministry said. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2ZzPvK4 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

China to evacuate citizens from India amid pandemic, rising border tension

Beijing has asked its citizens willing to return to China to register by the morning of May 27. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3gnl2Vy https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Japan lifts coronavirus emergency in all remaining areas

Japan, with about 16,600 confirmed cases and about 850 deaths, has so far avoided a large outbreak like those experienced in the US and the Europe despite its softer restrictions. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3gkQBQ1 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Did Japan just beat coronavirus without lockdowns or mass testing?

Japan’s state of emergency is set to end with new cases of the coronavirus dwindling to mere dozens. It got there despite largely ignoring the default playbook. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2Xqlie2 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Crashed PIA plane's pilot ignored 3 warnings to lower altitude: Report

The national flag carrier’s PK-8303 tragedy on Friday, in which 97 people were killed and two miraculously survived, is one of the most catastrophic aviation disasters in the country’s history. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2TBc5P0 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Yoga for holistic health: Tackle obesity, depression and other mental health issues...

Yoga is a one-size-fits-all solution to stress and also helps alleviate other mental health issues such as depression and anxiety. Following a diet and eating in the right proportions can also aid in controlling blood pressure levels. from Hindustan Times - sex-relationships https://bit.ly/2LSAr2m https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Scientists, JK Rowling pan UK PM for defending aide who broke lockdown rules

As the storm rose across Britain, including in usually Conservative supporting sections and tabloids, PM Boris Johnson insisted on Sunday evening that Cummings had done no wrong, defying many who sought the aide’s resignation. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/36rjCVu https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Eid al-Fitr: Singaporean businessman cooks biryani for migrants amid Covid cris...

There are about 300,000 foreign labourers in Singapore, most of them from Bangladesh, China and India, and most staying in purpose-built dormitories, in rooms with bunks for 12 to 20 men. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3efimaL https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'Bleeding credibility', 'signs of weakness': Boris Johnson faces party wrath for...

Boris Johnson’s aide Dominic Cummings drove for 400 km after his wife showed Covid-19 symptoms to ensure his 4-year-old son could be properly cared for by relatives if he too fell ill. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3gmN0ke https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'No Eid in our home': Pakistani families mourn plane crash victims

The couple was among the 97 people killed when an Airbus A320, operated by Pakistan International Airlines, crashed into a Karachi neighbourhood - Pakistan’s worst air disaster since 2012. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/36tN8do https://ift.tt/2zbki14

No break for nature? Here's how Covid-19 crisis is harming the world's forests

Trees are more likely to be felled for food and fuel as a third of the world’s population still depend on wood to cook. The Covid-19 lockdown could exacerbate this. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3d1MqGP https://ift.tt/2zbki14

China denies using Coronavirus to grow presence in South China Sea

China’s foreign minister is dismissing claims that the country is exploiting the coronavirus outbreak to expand its footprint in the South China Sea, labeling such accusations as “sheer nonsense.” from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2TAkW3g https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Thousands without power in Western Australia after once in a decade storm

Around 50,000 customers were without power on Monday due to storm-related outages after remnants of Cyclone Mangga hit a cold front and brought squalling rain and emergency level storm warnings to the south of the state. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3glMVNJ https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Biden aims to move left without abandoning centrist roots

Biden is sharpening his tone, still pitching consensus but touting a “bold agenda” aimed at mollifying progressives who remain skeptical he will deliver enough on health care, student loan debts and the climate crisis. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2WX2jIY https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Hong Kong security chief warns of growing 'terrorism' as government backs Beijing's...

Police said they arrested more than 180 people on Sunday, when authorities fired tear gas and water cannon to disperse anti-government protesters as unrest returned to the Chinese-ruled city after months of relative calm. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2ZyV3Vt https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Japan to end Tokyo's state of emergency, eyes fresh $930 billion stimulus

The world’s third-largest economy has escaped an explosive outbreak with some 17,000 infections and 825 deaths so far; however, the epidemic has tipped it into a recession and plunged Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s popularity to multi-year lows. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3d0gr9V https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Taiwan promises 'necessary assistance' to Hong Kong's people

Taiwan has become a refuge for a small but growing number of pro-democracy protesters fleeing Hong Kong, which has been convulsed since last year by protests. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2TyP0wj https://ift.tt/2zbki14

White House goal on testing nursing homes for Covid-19 within 14 days unmet

Only a handful of states, including West Virginia and Rhode Island, have said they’ve already tested every nursing home resident. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2TxuqMv https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'Things moving behind me': New Zealand PM continues TV interview as quake strik...

Monday’s magnitude 5.6 quake struck in the ocean about 100 kilometers (62 miles) northeast of Wellington, according to the US Geological Survey. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2XpNA8v https://ift.tt/2zbki14

As Covid-19 cases surge, US bans travellers from Brazil 'to protect country'

Brazil had reported more than 3,47,000 Covid-19 cases, second behind the US in the number of infections, according to a Johns Hopkins University count. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2WWSpXQ https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Eid al-Fitr 2020: Closed-door celebrations Muslims across Kerala, Mangaluru on ...

For Muslims across Kerala, where Eid is being celebrated today, Sunday began with an unusual celebration of Eid ul-Fitr: unlike in the past, most of them made it a private and a closed-door affair on account of lockdown norms in place to combat Covid-19. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/2WZ7oAz https://ift.tt/2zbki14

China warns US, says being pushed to 'brink of new Cold War'; rejects 'lies' on...

Keeping up the worsening war of words with Washington over the pandemic and a Beijing move to tighten control over Hong Kong, Wang Yi said the United States had been infected by a “political virus” compelling figures there to continually attack China. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2XqJUmF https://ift.tt/2zbki14

China's foreign minister says coronavirus lawsuits 'illegal'

Those who would bring such litigation against China are “living in a daydream and will humiliate themselves,” Wang said. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2A0XMwb https://ift.tt/2zbki14

North Korea's Kim Jong Un makes another appearance, holds meeting on bolstering...

Kim earlier this month quelled intense rumors about his health by attending a ceremony marking the completion of a fertilizer factory in what at the time was his first public appearance in 20 days. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2TzRwSW https://ift.tt/2zbki14

PIA aircraft hit runway, took off again before crashing: Report

State-run Pakistan International Airlines Corp.’s PK 8303 flight had a normal departure from the eastern city of Lahore. Close to landing before 2:45 p.m. local time, the pilots told passengers to fasten their seat-belts as it approached Karachi’s airport in a flight that usually takes less than two hours. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2TzEtkn https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Oxford's Covid-19 vaccine trial has 50% chance of success: Project leader

Oxford’s Jenner Institute has tied up with biopharma major AstraZeneca Plc to produce the vaccine on a mass scale if the results are successful. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3c0pYwc https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu's corruption trial opens today in Jerusalem court

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu was indicted in November on bribery, fraud and breach of trust charges in three cases involving gifts from millionaire friends and allegedly seeking regulatory favours for media tycoons in return for favourable coverage. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3d22J6y https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Madagascar says its 'green gold' is go-to cure for Covid-19, experts sceptical

from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3gfmKZ7 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Eid 2020: Muslims share how coronavirus lockdown will affect their holy celebra...

Ramadan ends with a grand feast and celebration, Eid ul Fitr, but amidst government mandated lockdowns Muslims (especially children) around the world aren’t feeling too festive knowing that they won’t be able to meet their loved ones or engage in any of the festivities of Eid like they usually do. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/2TzOuhn https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Colombian businessman makes hospital bed-coffin combo to serve Covid-19 dead

Worried his country’s health system might at some point be over-taxed by the coronavirus pandemic, Colombian businessman Rodolfo Gomez, whose company ABC Displays usually produces marketing material, designed the cardboard bed-coffins. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3eqvavh https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Thousands throng the streets of Hong Kong to protest against China's security l...

The rally came as the city’s government sought to reassure the public and foreign investors over the laws that sent a chill through financial markets and drew a rebuke from foreign governments, international human rights groups. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/36rccSc https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Politicians from 23 Nations criticise China's plan to impose security law in Hong...

Signatories included Hong Kong’s last colonial governor, Chris Patten, and former British foreign secretary Malcolm Rifkind, as well as five U.S. senators, and lawmakers from Europe, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, New Zealand, Canada and Australia, according to the report. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3cZuSLs https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Wuhan lab had three live bat coronaviruses: Report

Wang said in the interview that before it received samples in December, their team had never “encountered, researched or kept the virus.” from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3egPONY https://ift.tt/2zbki14

4 Canadian political parties claim Covid-19 federal wage subsidy to keep afloat

The Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy, announced by PM Trudeau, offers eligible outfits, mainly companies, nearly CA$ 3,400 per employee per four-week period and was recently extended till August. It has now emerged that most of Canada’s major national parties are using the subsidy to keep their political operations going. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3gb2IyW https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Trump to attend Wednesday's NASA astronaut launch in Florida

It will be the first time since the space shuttle program ended in 2011 that US astronauts will launch into space aboard an American rocket from American soil. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2TyaBoi https://ift.tt/2zbki14

US Navy successfully tests a laser weapon that can destroy aircraft mid-flight

Directed-Energy Weapons are defined as electromagnetic systems capable of converting chemical or electrical energy to radiated energy and focusing it on a target, resulting in physical damage that degrades, neutralises, defeats, or destroys an adversarial capability. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3c5iwjL https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Covid-19 patients not infectious after 11 days even if found positive: Singapore...

The latest findings may have implications on Singapore’s patient discharge policy. The discharge criteria is currently based on negative test results rather than infectiousness. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2A0FuLw https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Brazil, sixth worst-hit in world, sees Covid-19 curve steepening

The overall number of global coronavirus cases has increased to over 5.3 million, according to the Johns Hopkins University. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2zpJTHQ https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Romance makes a return amid social distancing

In the good old days, you could swipe, chat, meet over a drink and get lucky. At a time where people are scared to meet their loved ones and friends, getting intimate with a stranger is too risky. from Hindustan Times - sex-relationships https://bit.ly/3gjHgYP https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Covid-19: New York Times devotes entire front page to list of virus victims

The names and brief descriptions culled from obituaries from around the country fill six columns under the headline “US Deaths Near 100,000, an Incalculable Loss,” with a subheadline reading: “They Were Not Simply Names on a List. They Were Us.” from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2WYrPgS https://ift.tt/2zbki14

N Korea discusses new policies for increasing 'nuclear war deterrence': Report

Kim Jong Un presided over the meeting where it was decided to put the forces on a high alert operation. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2XhNIqg https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Covid-19: Trump wants places of worship to open, religious leaders divided

Several US states have been the target of lawsuits, and on Friday a federal appeals court ruled that California churches must abide by Governor Gavin Newsom’s order to temporarily ban in-person religious services. Attorney General William Barr has threatened the state with legal action. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2TwmJpY https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Brazil reports 965 new Covid-19 deaths, confirmed cases mount to 347,398

The country now has 347,398 confirmed cases, according to the ministry, up 16,508 from Friday, when it surpassed Russia to become the world’s virus hot spot behind the United States. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3bSPDXK https://ift.tt/2zbki14

IBM cuts jobs around US as new CEO looks for revival

The already-struggling tech giant’s new CEO Arvind Krishna warned investors last month of uncertainty caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, saying the company made a “tough decision” to withdraw revenue projections for the rest of 2020. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3gc3BaJ https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Eid in the times of Covid: How Coronavirus impacted Ramadan and Eid for Muslims...

Ramadan in times of Covid: Speaking to several Muslims from across the world, and learning their stories of Ramadan and their plans for Eid, it was easy to see, that despite our differences when it came to culture and upbringing, there are many things that are inherently the same. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/2zgh1BU https://ift.tt/2zbki14

US discussed conducting its first nuclear test in decades: Report

The topic surfaced at a meeting of senior officials representing the top national security agencies after accusations from the administration that Russia and China are conducting low-yield nuclear tests. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3eafBHO https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Covid-19 vaccine developed in China shows promising results in early human trials:...

As the coronavirus pandemic shows no sign of abating with the global cases of Covid-19, the disease caused by coronavirus surpassing 5.2 million and deaths crossing 338,000, the race to find a cure for it including a drug and a vaccine has also gained momentum. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3gf0Bdn https://ift.tt/2zbki14

How China pounced on Hong Kong while Covid-19 overwhelmed the world

President Xi Jinping’s government announced Thursday that the National People’s Congress would write sweeping legislation into Hong Kong law to criminalize the harshest criticism of China and the ruling party. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2Xo91qd https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'I went towards the light', says Pakistan plane crash survivor

The Airbus A320 was flying from the eastern city of Lahore to Karachi in the south with 91 passengers and eight crew. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2WWDehq https://ift.tt/2zbki14

China's national security law good for business, say Hong Kong's Pro Beijing po...

The legislation aims to tackle secession, subversion, terrorism, and foreign interference and could see mainland intelligence agencies set up bases in Hong Kong, raising fears of direct law enforcement. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2TvQJlI https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Berlin church hosts Friday prayers for Muslims to follow social distancing rules

Places of worship reopened in Germany on May 4 after being shut for weeks under a coronavirus lockdown, but worshippers must maintain a minimum distance from one another of 1.5 metres. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/36n6Uax https://ift.tt/2zbki14

South America a new Covid-19 epicentre, Africa reaches 1 lakh cases: WHO

About half of African countries are experiencing community transmission of the virus, the WHO said. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3bR2vO4 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Joe Biden accuser's life marred by abuse and financial hardship

She was a child of big dreams, of being an Olympic skier and studying acting at Juilliard, before developing an interest in politics. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2zYx4UO https://ift.tt/2zbki14

China reports no new Covid-19 cases for first time since January

Authorities in Wuhan, the epicentre of coronavirus, have come under fire for reprimanding and silencing doctors who first raised the alarm about the virus late last year, and repeated changes to counting methodology have cast further doubt over China’s official data. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2WT1sZH https://ift.tt/2zbki14

H-1B legislation introduced in Congress to give priority to US-educated foreign...

The legislation proposes increased crackdown on outsourcing companies that import large numbers of H-1B and L-1 workers for temporary training purposes only to send the workers back to their home countries to do the same job. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3cUAdDO https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Covid-19 infected children may be less contagious than adults: UK scientists

Covid-19: Serological studies are starting to be available on child infection history, with some suggesting low rates of infection, according to scientists involved in the UK study. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2AXucIt https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Covid-19: New York eases ban on gatherings, up to 10 people allowed

The order, issued on the eve of the Memorial Day weekend, represents one of the biggest steps yet the state has taken to loosen rules adopted in March that have barred anyone but essential workers from getting together unless they live in the same household. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2TypBTc https://ift.tt/2zbki14

China measure a 'death knell' for Hong Kong autonomy, says Pompeo

Pompeo called for Beiing to reconsider the move and warned of an unspecified US response if it proceeds. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2LQPslb https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Drug touted by Trump as Covid-19 treatment tied to increased risk of death: Stu...

The Lancet study authors suggested the medicines should not be used to treat COVID-19 outside of clinical trials until those studies confirm their safety and efficacy for COVID-19 patients. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2LSDdo9 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Brazlian Prez Bolsonaro's fiery rhetoric on display in controversial video amid...

Footage of the April 22 meeting that lasted more than two hours risks deepening an institutional crisis between the executive branch and the judiciary while leaving some cabinet members in a tough spot. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/36nPI4B https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Brazil surpasses Russia in confirmed virus cases

Brazil reported 1,001 deaths over the previous 24 hours, bringing its total death toll to more than 21,000. It is the hardest hit nation in Latin America. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2WWqtDt https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Will life still be a beach with social distancing, ask some Europeans

After nearly 10 weeks of lockdown, a complex list of dos and don’ts will go into effect at the start of June, when public holidays could see a surge in visitors to the seaside. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/2WVBapV https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Eid ul-Fitr 2020: Date and time of moon sighting in India

Eid ul-Fitr 2020 Moon Sighting: The sighting of the crescent moon marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan or Ramzan and the arrival of Eid, followed by the beginning of the Shawwal month. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/3ee6yp4 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Eid al-Fitr 2020: Saudi Arabia moon sighting timing, Shawwal start date, end of...

Eid Mubarak 2020: Eid al-Fitr and the first day of Shawwal is said to be announced on Friday (May 22, 2020) night, after the moon-sighting committee spots the crescent moon. In the wake of the novel coronavirus, the committee will meet remotely via video conferencing. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/3e8kwcj https://ift.tt/2zbki14

6 feet from love: The future of dating post lockdown

How you date post lockdown is never going to be the same. While some worry about being in contact with asymptomatic people who carry the virus without showing any symptoms, some feel romance will blossom even more. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/3ecMOT8 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

4Horoscope Today: Astrological prediction for May 23, what's in store for Taurus,...

Horoscope Today: Are the stars lined up in your favour? Find out the astrological prediction for Taurus, Leo, Virgo, Scorpio and other zodiac signs for May 23. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/2A5ajPe https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Nepal reports 30 new coronavirus cases; total infections at 487

The coronavirus has so far claimed three lives in the country, which continues to impose a nation-wide lockdown to contain the spread of the virus. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2yu9NtC https://ift.tt/2zbki14

6 feet from love: The future of dating post lockdown

How you date post lockdown is never going to be the same. While some worry about being in contact with asymptomatic people who carry the virus without showing any symptoms, some feel romance will blossom even more from Hindustan Times - sex-relationships https://bit.ly/3ecMOT8 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Oxford's coronavirus vaccine trial progressing 'very well', on to second phase ...

“The clinical studies are progressing very well and we are now initiating studies to evaluate how well the vaccine induces immune responses in older adults,” Andrew Pollard, head of the Oxford Vaccine Group, said. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/36mgk5R https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Visitors to UK face 14-day quarantine, £1,000 fine

Visitors from Ireland and the Channel islands will be exempted, besides road hauliers and medical officials, under the plans to be announced by home secretary Priti Patel. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3ecLrUu https://ift.tt/2zbki14

China abandons growth target, lowers defence budget rise for 2020 amid pandemic

In a draft budget report submitted to the NPC, the government also set a 6.6 percent growth rate for its defence budget, lower than the 7.5 percent rise in 2019, an outlay that’s closely followed globally. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/36lBT6J https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Pakistan's Covid-19 cases cross 50,000-mark; death toll at 1,067

Out of the total 50,694 patients, Sindh reported 19,924 cases, Punjab 18,455, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa 7,155, Balochistan 3,074, Islamabad 1,326, Gilgit-Baltistan 602 and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir 158 cases. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3gbIBRe https://ift.tt/2zbki14

China explains to India, others why it needs to handcuff Hong Kong under new law

The law, which will ban sedition, secession and subversion of the central government in Beijing, was submitted to China’s legislature, National People’s Congress (NPC), for deliberation as it began its annual session on Friday. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2zUU8DT https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Islamabad HC asks govt to shift all animals in the zoo to sanctuaries within a ...

The Pak court also ordered the government to immediately put a stop to the shooting of stray dogs in a bid to control their population. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2Xl95XR https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Six prominent Indian-Americans named to Biden-Sanders unity task forces

Climate change activist Varshini Prakash, 26, from Boston is the youngest member of these task forces alongside Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2LOHHfx https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Covid-19: Canadian university designs biodegradable face masks

One of the byproducts of the coronavirus crisis is that the masks in use now, usually non-reusable, are discarded and add to stress on the environment. The UBC team has attempted to counter this challenge while also making the first medical grade N95 mask that is entirely made in Canada using materials available in the country. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2WSJLth https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Family of slain Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi forgives his killers

“Therefore we the sons of the Martyr’s Jamal Khashoggi announce pardoning those who killed our father, seeking reward God almighty” his son Salah added. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2ZyltGy https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Covid-19: China's defence spending grows at slowest pace since at least 1991

The military spending figure is closely watched by US and regional policymakers as it represents one of the few pieces of official data available to gauge the development of the People’s Liberation Army. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3bVaVUu https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Calls for protest march in Hong Kong as China pushes new security laws

A previous attempt to adopt similar legislation in 2003 was met with a protest that drew around half a million people onto the streets and was eventually shelved. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2zkspfY https://ift.tt/2zbki14

China abandons GDP target on 'great uncertainty' due to Covid-19

China’s shifting away from a hard GDP target for output growth breaks with decades of Communist Party planning habits and is an admission of the deep rupture that the Covid-19 disease has caused in the world’s second-largest economy. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2XkIRVp https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Covid-19: Two studies indicate reinfection may not happen

In one of the new studies, researchers infected nine monkeys with Sars-CoV-2, which causes Covid-19. After they recovered, the team exposed them to the virus again and the animals did not get sick. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2XgXpFy https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'Coronavirus came from China, US is not going to take it lightly': Trump

President Trump in the last several weeks has been very critical of China’s inability to control the spread of the novel coronavirus within its territory. US has the highest death toll from Covid-19 in the world. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2zb2dVa https://ift.tt/2zbki14

US man stabs father to death during Zoom video call: Police

Thomas Scully-Powers, 32, fled out a window after attacking his 72-year-old father, Dwight Powers, around noon at their home near South Oaks Hospital in Amityville, Suffolk County police said. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2XmlDy2 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Donald Trump accuses China of 'disinformation attack'

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday accused China of spreading “disinformation” about the Covid-19 pandemic on orders coming “from the top”, a reference perhaps to President Xi Jinping. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3gms8tI https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Trump orders US flags lowered to half-staff for 3 days to honour Covid-19 victi...

While US daily death tolls are no longer on a steady incline, the losses are still mounting, with the total count in the US above 94,500 -- by far the nation with the most deaths in the world. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3cZHxy4 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Brazil crosses 20,000 Covid-19 deaths after record 24-hour toll

Brazil has now recorded more than 310,000 Covid-19 cases, with experts saying a lack of testing means the real figures are probably much higher. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2zZePi9 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Trump pulls US out of Open Skies treaty allowing surveillance flights

The Open Skies treaty, proposed by U.S. President Dwight Eisenhower in 1955, was signed in 1992 and took effect in 2002. The idea is to let member nations make surveillance flights over each other’s countries to build trust. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3gbX5Au https://ift.tt/2zbki14

An incredibly 'lucky' draw: Italian woman wins 1-million-euro Picasso

An Italian accountant whose son bought her the raffle ticket as a Christmas present won a Pablo Picasso oil painting valued at 1 million euros ($1.1 million) in a charity draw. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/2ZnDTdj https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Horoscope Today: Astrological prediction for May 22, what's in store for Taurus,...

Horoscope Today: Are the stars lined up in your favour? Find out the astrological prediction for Taurus, Leo, Virgo, Scorpio and other zodiac signs for May 22. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/2A2g3cw https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Post Covid-19 lockdown: Uncertain future rattles Italy's famed restaurants, piz...

Italy’s restaurants and pizzerias, for foodies the world over a key reason to visit, are facing an existential threat. Venice’s famed Harry’s Bar — the birthplace of the Bellini cocktail of white peach juice and prosecco — has closed until further notice. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/36fWeKI https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Coronavirus pandemic: What you need to know about how airline miles are changing

Frequent flying isn’t so much of a thing right now, but loyalty programs are in many cases getting better as airlines fight to keep customers and generate sorely needed revenue after the coronavirus ransacked travel. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/3gbVJFS https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Your job could be killing you: Lack of autonomy, stress at workplace can lead to...

Researchers have revealed that stress, lack of autonomy and ability at the workplace or due to the demanding jobs can lead to depression and death. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/36hxvWl https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Your job could be killing you: Lack of autonomy, stress at workplace can lead to...

Researchers have revealed that stress, lack of autonomy and ability at the workplace or due to the demanding jobs can lead to depression and death. from Hindustan Times - sex-relationships https://bit.ly/36hxvWl https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Covid-19 infected elderly patients on ventilators have low survival rates: Repo...

The Washington Post cited the study, published in the Lancet, on Tuesday, saying that most elderly Covid-19 patients put on ventilators at two New York hospitals did not survive. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2WMTlOq https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Health of 7.8 billion people stuck in a dangerous place between China and Trump

In the still-evolving coronavirus crisis, the US, along with dozens of other governments, could in retrospect have acted faster or more decisively. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2zk7GJd https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Recession-hit Japan's exports, imports fall due to Covid-19 crisis

The drop in exports was the worst since the 2008 financial crisis, as export-dependent Japan struggles to juggle the health risks of Covid-19 with the dire need to keep the economy going. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/36g8DhA https://ift.tt/2zbki14

I see you asking, and you're literally rich: Chrissy Teigen calls out celebrity...

The Cravings cookbook author recently sent goodie baskets, PR packages, from her new Target line to her celebrity friends including Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Gwyneth Paltrow, Kim Kardashian, Shay Mitchell, among others. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/3e3CWe1 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

China focused on jobs as national legislature meets

China, where the coronavirus pandemic began in December, was the first economy to start reopening in March. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2LKpFep https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Iraqi intelligence captures potential successor of al-Baghdadi: Report

The latest raid that led to the capture and arrest of al-Qirdash comes a month after Mustafa al-Kadhimi, Iraq’s former intelligence chief, became the country’s prime minister. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2z5XRi1 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

South Africa records first neonatal Covid-19 death, toll jumps to 339

A 2-year-old baby died due to complication that arose from Covid-19. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2LNKIN4 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

In Washington, signs of Covid-19 lockdown fraying

Compliance with the lockdown -- now in its eighth week -- has been patchy across the American capital, with concern focused on casual social gatherings in neighborhoods hardest hit by the coronavirus pandemic. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3bWzyAx https://ift.tt/2zbki14

50-day lockdown, relaxation for 30 days: British scientists suggest new model to...

The researchers, however, say that testing, contact tracing and isolation should continue. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2ZuyLns https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Trump threatens funds for states easing voting in pandemic

rump has said repeatedly, without evidence, that mailed ballots allow widespread fraud and has worried publicly that wide availability could lead so many people to vote that Republicans would lose in November. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2WT7Ct3 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'It all comes from the top': Trump sharpens attack on China on Covid-19

Last week, Trump had said that he was very disappointed in China over its failure to contain the novel coronavirus, saying the worldwide pandemic cast a pall over his US-China trade deal. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2XmrnZ0 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Australia backs technology in new carbon emissions plan

Green groups, however, oppose the plan for its continued reliance on fossil fuels, like gas and coal. They, along with mining, energy and other big corporations, have argued for the introduction of a price on carbon to drive green investment. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2z98jW2 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'Iran will support any nation or group that fights Israel': Khamenei

Iran, Israel’s arch-enemy in the Middle East, has been a key supporter, along with Russia, of President Bashar al-Assad during Syria’s civil war from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3bRHnat https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Graduation ceremonies draw thousands across US despite Covid-19 fears

Two schools in nearby cities held their ceremonies Tuesday, with chairs for more than 540 graduates spread apart across a football field at Thompson High and a keynote address by the state school superintendent. Few wore protective face masks, and seniors hugged and gathered in tight groups for pictures. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2Zn2YF7 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

WTO to open nominations for next director on June 8

After July 8, candidates will be invited to meet with WTO members, the World Trade Organization said in a statement Wednesday after a decision by its 164 members. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2LNYcZn https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Mexico City will begin gradual reopening June 1, says Mayor

The nationwide death toll rose by 424 on Wednesday to 6,090, well above last week’s record of 353 deaths reported in one day. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3cPeqNz https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Horoscope Today: Astrological prediction for May 21, what's in store for Taurus,...

Horoscope Today: Are the stars lined up in your favour? Find out the astrological prediction for Taurus, Leo, Virgo, Scorpio and other zodiac signs for May 21. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/2LKvfh1 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

US to sell Taiwan torpedoes worth $180 million

The US State Department has approved a possible sale to Taiwan of 18 MK-48 Mod6 Advanced Technology Heavy Weight Torpedoes and related equipment for an estimated cost of $180 million. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2TpkbtY https://ift.tt/2zbki14

New Zealand opens bars as more curbs eased, four-day work week idea floated

Venues serving alcohol have remained closed across the country despite most other businesses re-opening last week. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2Trxbz1 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Canada's first: Teen INCEL who killed a woman charged with terrorism

In a rampage on February 24, the youth allegedly murdered 24-year-old Ashley Noell Arzaga at the Crown Spa in Toronto. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2Zj0R55 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

NASA human spaceflight chief resigns ahead of launch

The resignation capped Doug Loverro’s brief role at the agency overseeing future astronaut launches and landing humans on the moon by 2024. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2z4qNHd https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Coronavirus pandemic: Why I'm nervous about the end of lockdown

Is this what normal life looks like? Life is gradually returning to some semblance of what it once was. My children have been attending school one day a week and they’ll be back full-time Monday. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/2XciTDv https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Here's what a Covid-19 antibody test can tell you

Studies are still underway to determine what antibody level would be needed for immunity. It’s also not yet known how long any immunity might last. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/2TheMVF https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Coronavirus pandemic: Nearly 13 per cent museums around the world may never reo...

Nearly 13 per cent of the museums around the world may never reopen, the UN’s cultural agency has warned, as about 90 per cent of them globally have had to close their doors due to the COVID-19 pandemic. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/2ylnwCU https://ift.tt/2zbki14

No money, food, work or help: Textile handicraft artisans struggle as lockdown ...

Part of an over Rs 24,000 crore industry, the weavers, potters, block printers, painters and a host of others represent the best of traditional craft from the length and breadth of India. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/3bQJU4G https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Is it curtain call for Shakespeare's Globe theater in London due to Covid-19?

Shakespeare’s Globe theater, one of London’s major tourist attractions, says it could be forced to close because of the coronavirus pandemic. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/2LMbZiQ https://ift.tt/2zbki14

South Korea restarts schools after coronavirus spread slows

The schools are reopening in stages, with high school seniors returning first on Wednesday and middle and elementary students slated to go back to school in the following weeks. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2ymcTzM https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Taiwan's Tsai Ing-wen riding high into second term as Trump fights China

The next four years could be more challenging for Tsai, 63, as the democratically ruled island finds itself at the center of an increasingly fraught relationship between its giant neighbor China and US. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2Xrgq8z https://ift.tt/2zbki14

US extends heightened border enforcement during coronavirus

Administration officials have defended the policy amid criticism from human rights advocates who say the US is using health as a pretext to deny people the right to seek asylum and to enact immigration policies aimed at appealing to supporters of the president in an election year. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2zP8u8O https://ift.tt/2zbki14

States accused of fudging or bungling Covid-19 testing data

In Virginia, Texas and Vermont, for example, officials said they have been combining the results of viral tests, which show an active infection, with antibody tests, which show a past infection. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3e5ulI6 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

26 scientists among 150 Indians returning home from S Africa this week

Ranjan said 93 members of the ISE Cruise who were stuck in the coastal city of Durban were also a priority for them. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2Zjvmba https://ift.tt/2zbki14

US births fall, and Covid-19 could drive them down more

The latest numbers were released Wednesday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The report, which is considered preliminary, is based on a review of more than 99% of birth certificates issued last year. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2TnlkSv https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Trump's use of malaria drug likely to be welcomed in India

The hydroxychloroquine hype is based on a flimsy study, with little to no evidence that it prevents or treats Covid-19, say experts. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2TpemN3 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'My decision to make': Trump defends criticised use of antimalarial drug HCQ for...

Trump’s revelation a day earlier that he was taking hydroxychloroquine caught many in his administration by surprise and set off an urgent effort by officials to justify his action. But their attempt to address the concerns of health professionals was undercut by the president himself. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2zP3yRk https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Australia to relax some domestic travel curbs amid Covid-19 pandemic

The move will allow New South Wales state, home to Sydney, to open up tourist regions on its southern coast that were badly damaged by huge bushfires before the virus wreaked further havoc. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3cMks1H https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'This is war': Virus charges beyond Latin American hotspots

More than 90% of intensive care beds were full last week in Chile’s capital, Santiago, whose main cemetery dug 1,000 emergency graves to prepare for a wave of deaths. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2ZwydOj https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Horoscope Today: Astrological prediction for May 20, what's in store for Taurus,...

Horoscope Today: Are the stars lined up in your favour? Find out the astrological prediction for Taurus, Leo, Virgo, Scorpio and other zodiac signs for May 20. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/2zSIF7X https://ift.tt/2zbki14

At 1,179, Brazil registers highest one-day highest one-day Covid-19 deaths

Brazil overtook Britain on Monday to become the country with the third-highest number of confirmed infections, behind Russia and the United States. Brazil’s confirmed cases also jumped by a record 17,408 on Tuesday, for a total of 271,628 people who have tested positive for the virus. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2WN2tCH https://ift.tt/2zbki14

H-1B visa holders do not adversely affect US workers: Report

An increase in the share of workers with an H-1B visa within an occupation, on average, reduces the unemployment rate in that occupation, the report said. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2AEBFM8 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'Feel differently about trade deal with China than I did 3 months ago': Trump

US President Trump told reporters during a Cabinet meeting at the White House on Tuesday“I feel differently now about that (US-China trade) deal than I did three months ago.” from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2ZwsgAX https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Family in US goes out for a drive, find nearly $1 million in road

David and Emily Schantz wanted to drive around for sometime that is when they found two bags filled with cash. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2ZjhnC9 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Covid-19: Cambridge teaching to go online next academic year

There will be no face-to-face lectures in the University of Cambridge in the next academic year beginning October 6 as part of plans to deal with coronavirus pandemic that has left British universities reeling with financial and other challenges. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2ZqBjDr https://ift.tt/2zbki14

4 killed, 24 injured as earthquake hits China's southwestern Yunnan province

According to the China Earthquake Networks Center, the 5-magnitude shallow quake struck Qiaojia county at 9.47 PM on Monday. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3bK7iAL https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Mike Pompeo calls on China to immediately make public Panchen Lama's whereabouts

The Department of State has made the promotion and protection of religious freedom a priority, especially in China, where people of all faiths face severe repression and discrimination, Pompeo said. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2LHUr7O https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Donald Trump puts WHO's Tedros on notice over Covid-19, says might exit WHO

In his four-page letter, Trump detailed every occasion since December last when, according to the US, the WHO did not act on the available information, made misleading claims or gave the world bad advice. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2AF7zbn https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Kailash Satyarthi among 88 noble laureates, leaders call for USD 1 tn to protect...

A statement, signed among others by Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Gordon Brown and Kerry Kennedy, highlights how Covid-19 has exposed and exacerbated pre-existing inequalities. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2zMpiNQ https://ift.tt/2zbki14

It was progressive at the time: Amid sexist, homophobic, transphobic accusations,...

With the reruns on TV and memes on social media and a Friends reunion special in the works, the younger generation which has discovered the show in recent years has accused it of having “problematic” storylines, with many describing it as transphobic, homophobic, sexist, and lacking diversity. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/2WGCcFU https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Ranveer Singh transforms into a Vincent Van Gogh's artwork shares heartfelt mes...

Actor Ranveer Singh on Tuesday took inspiration from Dutch painter Vincent Van Gogh as he turned himself into one of the artists’ acclaimed artwork. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/2ZfeL8s https://ift.tt/2zbki14

A massive coincidence? Study says coronavirus adapted too quickly to humans, raises...

Experts found that Covid-19 bound tightest to human cells than any other species tested. This is either a massive coincidence or Covid-19 has somehow, in the past, been adapted for human cells. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3cKL5nE https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'Increased risk of foreign interference and espionage': Canada warns of threat to...

A statement in this regard was issued jointly by Canada’s Communications Security Establishment or CSE and the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS). from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2ZkToT9 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

It's time to flex the lex: Demystifying new words and top searches in a Covid-19...

As a result of Covid-19, many new words have become part of the common lexicon. At first, the searches brought results for the medical terminology, such as PPE Kits, but as the lockdowns kept getting extended, the searches showed results for the social outcome of the Coronavirus. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/3cKGa5Z https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Singapore apologises for sending positive coronavirus test results in error

The tiny Southeast Asian nation has confirmed over 28,000 cases of the disease, one of the highest tallies in Asia, and is under lockdown until June 1. The death toll in Singapore stands at 22. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2zRn6V0 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'The only way forward for WHO is...': Full text of Trump's letter to WHO chief

Time and again, the US president has accused the global health body for supporting China during the coronavirus pandemic. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2LLavp3 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Don't clam up. Say what's on your mind

If you’re battling anxiety (and who isn’t), or finding it harder to get out of bed every day, reach out to a friend or an expert. from Hindustan Times - sex-relationships https://bit.ly/2zdfFaX https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Vaccine developers report first positive sign in human trial

The Moderna vaccine is one of more than 100 under development intended to protect against Sars-CoV-2 – the virus that causes Covid-19. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3bHXozF https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Covid-19: Trump renews attack on WHO, asks UN body to demonstrate independence from...

Trump also said that even after declaring Covid-19 outbreak, the WHO failed to press China for the timely admittance of a team of international medical experts. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3cL6wVF https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Covid-19 response, China's offer of help: Highlights of the first day of key WHO...

The session of the World Health Assembly, which was curtailed to just to days from the usual three weeks, almost entirely focused on reviewing the global response to the coronavirus pandemic. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/36b4vQ1 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Trump says he is taking antimalarial drug HCQ as prophylactic against Covid-19

Talking about taking hydroxychloroquine, US president Trump said he feels fine, has no symptoms (of Covid-19) and has tested negative repeatedly. He is using the drug combination as a prophylactic, he said, like “many frontline” health workers and doctors. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2AJZ9jf https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Going back to Godot: What is Naseeruddin Shah up to?

The thespian is not a man to let the lockdown dampen his spirits, in fact he is utilising every moment of it. He is already rehearsing his next play, albeit over Zoom calls! from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/2Zi5D2H https://ift.tt/2zbki14

High summer temperatures unlikely to curb coronavirus pandemic growth: Study

While climate, particularly humidity, plays a role in the spread of other coronaviruses and the flu, a study by Princeton University said a more important factor is the absence of widespread immunity to COVID-19. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2X80BU3 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

China slaps anti-dumping duty on Australian barley for 5 years

Australia has fueled tensions with China in recent weeks by calling for an independent investigation into the origins of the coronavirus pandemic, with a focus on wildlife wet markets. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3e2ps27 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Horoscope Today: Astrological prediction for May 19, what's in store for Taurus,...

Horoscope Today: Are the stars lined up in your favour? Find out the astrological prediction for Taurus, Leo, Virgo, Scorpio and other zodiac signs for May 19. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/2TfSl3e https://ift.tt/2zbki14

World economy faces tough journey back from coronavirus crisis: Reports

According to a report, because of the coronavirus pandemic, the world economy is likely to shrink 5.5% this year, triple the damage it sustained in the 2008 financial crisis, and then struggle to regain traction. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3dZctP2 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Trump calls WHO 'puppet of China', says US may cut funds to world health body

Trump said the United States pays around $450 million annually to the World Health Organization, the largest contribution of any country. Plans are being crafted to slash this because “we’re not treated right.” from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2ZsyzFF https://ift.tt/2zbki14

$606,000 for research to test dogs' ability to sniff out Covid-19

Britain’s government said on Saturday it had given 500,000 pounds ($606,000) towards the research, which will be conducted by the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, Durham University and a British charity, Medical Detection Dogs. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2z9zdNo https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Kangana Ranaut reveals her inner poet with new poem titled 'Aasmaan'

National Award winning actor Kangana Ranaut once again proved that she is a Jack of all trades when she penned down another poem after the one she wrote for her mother for Mother’s Day. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/2yfLCPq https://ift.tt/2zbki14

50-year-old Jennifer Lopez shows off ripped bod in gym wear mid-workout

It seems Jennifer Lopez is immune to the ravages of time, and the American singer and actor seems to be getting younger with every passing day. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/3bATLvq https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Coronavirus pandemic| Covid-19 spread high in India but not uniform

The containment policy of COVID-19 needs a differential approach in India as the virus spread is high in the population but it is not uniformly affecting all parts of the country, stated the latest updated containment plan for large outbreak area. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/3bFHXIf https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Canada's Covid-19 curve 'planked'

In a statement, Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer Dr Theresa Tam pointed out that as of Sunday, there were 76,204 Covid-19 cases, including 5,702 deaths in the country. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2LEPeh2 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Coronavirus pandemic: Hydroxychloroquine, promoted by Trump as Covid 'game changer',...

Clinical trials of the anti-malarial drug or hydroxychloroquine, which gained prominence overnight after being promoted by US President Donald Trump as a ‘game changer’ in the fight against Covid-19, have been significantly linked to cardiac problems and increased risk of death for certain patients. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/2TfIHxc https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Covid-19: Simpler methods of saliva test being employed for coronavirus testing

In a bid to help flatten the COVID-19 transmission curve and in order to prevent a sharp spike in cases - several simpler methods apart from nasopharyngeal swab techniques are being used to conduct coronavirus testing. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/3bBLwza https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Japan braces for worst postwar slump as pandemic tips economy into recession

Monday’s first-quarter GDP data underlined the broadening impact of the outbreak, with exports plunging the most since the devastating March 2011 earthquake. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2X4Yd05 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Here's how social media influencers can do good, encourage teens to follow social...

‘Adolescents look to their peers to understand social norms and align their behaviour with the group they want to belong to. The speed and extent of peer influence online are likely to amplify, because social media has such a wide and immediate reach’. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/2ZdED4p https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Here's how co-parenting with one's spouse can alter each other's brain activity,...

When spouses, who are co-parenting, are together, they show higher similarities in brain responses to the infant stimuli than when they are separated, suggests a novel study. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/2AvEtuX https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Here's how co-parenting with one's spouse can alter each other's brain activity,...

When spouses, who are co-parenting, are together, they show higher similarities in brain responses to the infant stimuli than when they are separated, suggests a novel study. from Hindustan Times - sex-relationships https://bit.ly/2AvEtuX https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Covid-19: Onoterusaki Shrine in Japan offers solace to those at home amid pandemic...

Shinto shrines, a go-to place for many Japanese to pray for good health and safety, have largely shuttered during the coronavirus pandemic. But one Tokyo shrine went online for those seeking solace. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/2X428uk https://ift.tt/2zbki14

What did eight weeks and $3 trillion buy the Covid-19 in the fight against coro...

Fears of overwhelmed hospitals and millions of US deaths from the new coronavirus have diminished, if not disappeared. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2ZbKjMi https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Fitness in times of Covid-19: Here's how Arshad Warsi lost 6 kilos in a month despite...

The Asur actor had cut off carbs completely from his diet, and former actor Raveen Tandon couldn’t help but wonder how he did it. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/3dZFVnJ https://ift.tt/2zbki14

United States to deport 161 Indian nationals this week

A special chartered flight will take them to Punjab’s Amritsar. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2Zfqsfw https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Michael Jordan's sneakers fetch record $560,000 at Sotheby's

A game-worn pair of Nike sneakers from Michael Jordan’s glory days sold for a record $560,000 -- almost four times the initial estimate for the autographed shoes, Sotheby’s said. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/2WDpUhz https://ift.tt/2zbki14

International Museum Day 2020: Where does the term museum come from; a look at some...

Most of us instantly link the word “museum” with a place you visit only on educational excursions from school and soon after let it pass as a once-in-a-lifetime type memory, locked in a treasure chest somewhere. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/2zRG3a7 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'Grossly incompetent': Trump criticises ex-prez Obama after criticism over Covi...

Trump was responding to a question on the virtual commencement address by Obama a day earlier in which the former US president had criticised authorities’ response to the coronavirus outbreak. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2X3HHh3 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Horoscope Today: Astrological prediction for May 18, what's in store for Taurus,...

Horoscope Today: Are the stars lined up in your favour? Find out the astrological prediction for Taurus, Leo, Virgo, Scorpio and other zodiac signs for May 18. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/2yfZdX0 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

UK coronavirus death toll rises by 170, lowest increase since March

The increase reported on Sunday was sharply down from the 468 rise in deaths reported 24 hours earlier and the lowest since Britain brought in a lockdown to curb the spread of the virus on March 23. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/367bsSh https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Pompeo welcomes Afghan power-sharing deal, chides leaders for lost time

“Secretary Pompeo noted that he regretted the time lost during the political impasse,” State Department spokeswoman Morgan Ortagus said in a statement. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2TgwDvU https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Afghan president and rival strike power-sharing deal after months of feuding

“Today is a historic day for our dear Afghanistan. Afghans have proven that they are committed to their national interests with common thinking,” Afghan President Ashraf Ghani said during the signing ceremony. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2ZeCGoo https://ift.tt/2zbki14

US economy may begin to recover by summer, will likely be slow: Federal Reserve...

US Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell offered an overall positive message while warning that it would take much longer for the economy to regain its health than it took for it to collapse with stunning speed. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/366a4zh https://ift.tt/2zbki14

One dead after Canadian jet crashes during flyover to boost morale during Covid...

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Can closing India's red light areas reduce COVID-19 cases?

Continuing the closure of red-light areas in India even after the lifting of the lockdown on May 17 can reduce the number of COVID-19 cases by 72% in a period of 45-days; and delay the peak of cases by 17 days, says a finding by academicians from Yale School of Medicine and Harvard Medical School. from Hindustan Times - sex-relationships https://bit.ly/3fWgGom https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Covid-19 can cause long-term organ damage; China adds after effects to medical ...

China’s National Health Commission (NHC) in its guidelines on COVID-19 survivors said some recovered patients would require treatment for lung and heart damage, for movement problems from muscle loss, as well as for psychological disorders. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3dTPQvf https://ift.tt/2zbki14

China ambassador to Israel found dead, Israel ministry confirms

The Israel Hayom news website said Ambassador Du Wei, who began his term about two months ago, was found at home and that the circumstances of his death weren’t known. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2ABFsdf https://ift.tt/2zbki14

UK economy likely to recover slowly from Covid hit-budget office head

Robert Chote, head of the Office for Budget Responsibility, said a scenario published by the OBR last month showing a quick V-shaped recovery was only meant to be illustrative to show the hit to the public finances. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2z7XEdU https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Lockdown fatigue spreads quicker than the Coronavirus in Africa

Faced with an impossible dilemma -- starvation and deepening poverty or a wider outbreak -- many leaders are opting to save people’s livelihoods. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2LDZ16I https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Covid-19 vaccine may 'not come to fruition', says PM Boris Johnson

PM Boris Johnson is facing criticism for issuing confusing guidance on easing lockdown restrictions, which have led to Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland retaining the widely effective earlier ‘stay home’ message from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3dVr3Xs https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Covid-19 could mean the end of small charities

Charitable organizations around the world have suffered in recent months with income and fundraising streams drying up as tens of millions of people lost their jobs or faced greater financial difficulty. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2X6CJ2P https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Covid-19 wipes billions off super-rich; Hindujas lose top spot

The wealth of the Hinduja brothers is estimated to have dropped by £6 billion in the estimates up to the end of April, which includes the early stages of the pandemic. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2zFAThv https://ift.tt/2zbki14

UK refuses to extradite Dawood Ibrahim aide and Gujarat blasts accused Tiger Hanif...

One of India’s high-profile cases in the UK, Hanif, reported to be an aide of underworld don Dawood Ibrahim, was arrested in Bolton in 2010. He exhausted options to block extradition after it was cleared by the Westminster Magistrates Court and the high court in 2013. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3dYXfcR https://ift.tt/2zbki14

China reports five new coronavirus cases, adviser says risk of second wave rema...

Two of the five confirmed cases were so-called imported infections, while three were locally transmitted in northeastern Chinese city of Jilin. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2WEA6q1 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Gender Bender: Why sensitisation must begin in schools to end stigma around the...

On May 17, the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia, people from the community stress upon the importance of breaking taboos at an early stage in a child’s life. from Hindustan Times - sex-relationships https://bit.ly/2T9cZ4Q https://ift.tt/2zbki14

The uncertainty principle: How to deal with fear of the unknown and anxiety amid...

In the current crisis, there is fear and uncertainty. All of us deal with uncertainty in different ways. from Hindustan Times - sex-relationships https://bit.ly/36aByns https://ift.tt/2zbki14

World Hypertension Day: Use Ayurveda to get rid of stress, lifestyle disorders....

In today’s fast-paced world, it’s not possible to avoid stress unless we live a life of seclusion. Our inability to handle stress and disconnect with the basic principles of natural living gives rise to innumerable disorders. from Hindustan Times - sex-relationships https://bit.ly/2X1VzZc https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Spraying disinfectants in open doesn't kill coronavirus, can even be 'harmful':...

The WHO said that streets and pavements are not considered as “reservoirs of infection” of Covid-19, adding that spraying disinfectants, even outside, can be “dangerous for human health”. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3fVXl6Q https://ift.tt/2zbki14

US FDA suspends Bill Gates-backed at-home Covid-19 testing program

The Gates Foundation in March said it was providing technical assistance for SCAN, which had been approved by regulators in Washington state, one of the first US states to be hit hard by the coronavirus outbreak. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3fSfAdc https://ift.tt/2zbki14

6 killed, 20 injured as bus flips over on China highway

Another three people were in critical condition following Saturday’s accident on a main road connecting the city of Xichang with the Sichuan provincial capital of Chengdu, police reported. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3cFdCLk https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Italy taking calculated risk in rolling back Covid lockdown, says PM Conte

With shops allowed to open from Monday, Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte said movement between European Union countries would be allowed from June 3, without a quarantine period for those entering Italy. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3dTHGmE https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Covid-19: Brazil overtakes Spain, becomes the fourth-most infected country

The country reported a daily record for cases on Friday -- hours after Jair Bolsonaro lost his second health minister in under a month as the president’s reopen-at-all-costs stance alienates the medical community and deepens a political clash with state governors. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2WEjZsC https://ift.tt/2zbki14

WHO says 8 Covid-19 vaccine candidates in clinical trial

On Saturday, Chinese health official, Zhang Wenhong said a successful vaccine against the coronavirus can be administered to humans as early as March in 2021. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3bBBw9e https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Religious leaders can play pivotal role to combat Covid-19 pandemic, says UN ch...