nc Former Iraqi Intelligence Chief Approved as New Prime Minister of Iraq By www.news18.com Published On :: Thu, 7 May 2020 10:16:45 +0530 Mustafa Al-Kadhimi, who gave up the intelligence post when he became the prime minister-designate, assumes the premiership as Iraq faces unprecedented crises due to Covid-19. Full Article
nc No End to Face-off: China, US Try to Stall UNSC Resolution on Covid-19 Over Reference to WHO By www.news18.com Published On :: Thu, 7 May 2020 12:34:24 +0530 As negotiations continue, Estonia, which holds the current UNSC presidency, has been very critical of the UN’s role in the pandemic. Full Article
nc President Xi Warns Against Complacency as China Downgrades Covid-19 Risk Levels in All Regions By www.news18.com Published On :: Thu, 7 May 2020 12:58:58 +0530 Xi said the spread of the virus overseas has not been effectively curbed yet and cluster cases were reported in a few areas in China, posing considerable uncertainty to the epidemic control. Full Article
nc Japan Approves Gilead Sciences' Remdesivir as Covid-19 Drug By www.news18.com Published On :: Thu, 7 May 2020 06:32:35 +0530 Japan reached the decision just three days after the US drugmaker filed for fast-track approval for the treatment. Full Article
nc Germany to Apply 'Emergency Brake' if Coronavirus Rebounds By www.news18.com Published On :: Thu, 7 May 2020 08:43:35 +0530 On Wednesday, Chancellor Angela Merkel and governors of the 16 states agreed to further loosen the rules, albeit with a fallback clause. Full Article
nc UK Govt Announces Five More Flights for Britons Stranded in Amritsar, Ahmedabad By www.news18.com Published On :: Thu, 7 May 2020 09:01:18 +0530 The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) said that once these flights are completed, over 16,500 travellers will have been brought back from India on 64 special flights. Full Article
nc Moscow Extends Lockdown after Record Increase in Coronavirus Cases By www.news18.com Published On :: Thu, 7 May 2020 10:00:43 +0530 Coronavirus cases have been registered in all of Russia's 85 regions, with Moscow the worst affected by far with 92,676. Full Article
nc German Journalist Accuses French Ex-president of 'Grabbing' Her, Files Sexual Assault Complaint By www.news18.com Published On :: Thu, 7 May 2020 10:28:39 +0530 Giscard's French lawyer said Thursday that the 94-year-old former president retains 'no memory' of the incident. Giscard was president of France from 1974-1981. Full Article
nc China Either Made a Terrible Mistake on Covid-19 or Was Incompetent: Trump By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 07:52:58 +0530 More than 2,64,000 people have died of COVID-19 globally and 37 lakh tested positive for the disease. Full Article
nc President Trump, Mike Pence Test Negative for Covid-19 After White House Valet Contracts Virus By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 08:05:46 +0530 During a meeting with the governor of Texas in the Oval Office on Thursday, Trump told reporters he had little contact with the man and would be tested daily going forward. Neither Trump nor Pence wore masks during the meeting. Full Article
nc US Companies Got Emergency Govt Loans Despite Having Months of Cash By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 09:13:48 +0530 Some of the companies that took loans said publicly they were financially secure, with some seeing increased demand for their products around the time they asked for the aid. Full Article
nc Caught on Video, NYPD Social Distancing Patrols Turn Violent By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 09:16:37 +0530 One newly surfaced video of social distancing enforcement gone wrong in New York City shows a police officer running at a black man and throwing him to the ground for mouthing off. Full Article
nc World Thalassaemia Day 2020: Date, Theme and Significance By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 11:27:08 +0530 The World Thalassaemia Day 2020 theme is '’the dawning of a new era for thalassaemia: Time for a global effort to make novel therapies accessible and affordable to patients'. Full Article
nc UN, Partners Launch $6.7 bn Appeal for Vulnerable Countries to Fight Food Insecurity, Gender Violence By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 11:44:06 +0530 On March 25, the COVID-19 Global Humanitarian Response Plan was launched, but with humanitarian needs continuing to rise, the updated plan is calling for $6.7 billion for the remainder of 2020. Full Article
nc Men, Money, Plan & Guts: An Incursion Into Venezuela, Straight Out of Hollywood By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 03:29:29 +0530 The Maduro administration has blamed the attack on the US government, which has denied a connection to Goudreau or his Florida-based security company SilverCorp. Full Article
nc Venezuela Incursion Carried Out by 'Rogue Group', US Govt Had Nothing to Do With it: Trump By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 07:56:08 +0530 Trump said the incursion 'was not a good attack,' carried out by a 'rogue group' that included Venezuelans and 'people from other countries.' Full Article
nc Aide to US Vice President Mike Pence Tests Positive for Coronavirus By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 10:31:45 +0530 On Thursday, White House officials confirmed that a member of the military serving as one of President Donald Trump's valets tested positive for the coronavirus. Full Article
nc New York City Stepping up Distancing Enforcement in Three Parks By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 10:46:57 +0530 New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio also announced that 2,500 members of a "test and trace corps" will be in place by early June to combat the virus. Full Article
nc US Prevents UN Security Council Vote on Covid-19 Pandemic Resolution, Say Diplomats By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 11:07:36 +0530 The text, under negotiation since March, called for a worldwide cessation of hostilities in conflict zones so governments can address the pandemic. Full Article
nc Family of US Meat Plant Worker Who Died of Covid-19 Sues Company For Negligence By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 11:16:04 +0530 Enock Benjamin died on April 3 of the respiratory disease after becoming infected by the new coronavirus while working at the JBS plant in Souderton, Pennsylvania, according to a lawsuit filed on Thursday. Full Article
nc Emergency Coffin Shipments Arrive in Brazil's Manaus City for Covid-19 Victims By www.news18.com Published On :: Sat, 9 May 2020 09:12:00 +0530 A Johns Hopkins University count says there have been more than 10,000 Covid-19 deaths so far in Latin America's largest and most populous country. Full Article
nc World Migratory Bird Day 2020: Theme, Significance and All You Need to Know By www.news18.com Published On :: Sat, 9 May 2020 10:01:51 +0530 Each year a variety of events, including bird watching are held across the globe to raise awareness on World Migratory Bird Day observed on May 9. Full Article
nc To Mention or Not to Mention WHO, that is UN Security Council Question By www.news18.com Published On :: Sat, 9 May 2020 10:12:39 +0530 On Wednesday US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo accused China of "refusing to share the information we need to keep people safe." Beijing accused Pompeo of telling lies. Full Article
nc US Vice-President Mike Pence's Press Secretary Tests Positive for Coronavirus By www.news18.com Published On :: Sat, 9 May 2020 02:52:28 +0530 US Vice President's spokesperson Katie Miller is married to Stephen Miller, a top Donald Trump Advisor. Full Article
nc Xi Jinping ‘Very Concerned’ About North Korea, Says China Willing to Help in Fight Against Covid-19 By www.news18.com Published On :: Sat, 9 May 2020 01:28:39 +0530 Xi Jinping said he was very concerned about the situation in North Korea and the health of its people. Full Article
nc US-based Rights Group Says Saudi Arabia is Holding a Senior Prince Incommunicado Since March By www.news18.com Published On :: Sat, 9 May 2020 03:17:37 +0530 The US-based rights group, citing a source with ties to the royal family, said Prince Faisal bin Abdullah, a son of late monarch King Abdullah, was detained by security forces on March 27 while self-isolating due to the coronavirus pandemic at a family compound northeast of the capital Riyadh. Full Article
nc Britain to Quarantine Incoming Travellers For 14 Days to Avoid Second Covid-19 Peak: Report By www.news18.com Published On :: Sat, 9 May 2020 03:47:44 +0530 According to the report, under measures that are likely to come into force in early June, travellers will have to provide the address at which they will self-isolate on arrival. Full Article
nc President Vladimir Putin Calls For 'Invincible' Unity as Russians Mark Victory Day on Lockdown By www.news18.com Published On :: Sat, 9 May 2020 03:47:55 +0530 Celebrations of this year's Victory Day were muted after the Kremlin grudgingly agreed to postpone plans for a grand parade with world leaders due to coronavirus Full Article
nc Iran-linked Hackers Recently Targeted Coronavirus Drugmaker Gilead Sciences, Says Report By www.news18.com Published On :: Sat, 9 May 2020 05:09:36 +0530 Two other cybersecurity researchers, who were not authorized to speak publicly about their analysis, confirmed that the web domains and hosting servers used in the hacking attempts were linked to Iran. Full Article
nc Beyonce Knowles Donates Rs 45 Crore For Covid-19 Relief By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 24 Apr 2020 08:25:42 +0530 Earlier, Beyonce Knowles highlighted the deadly impact of the coronavirus pandemic on African American communities during her stint in 'One World: Together at Home' virtual concert. Full Article
nc Divyanka Tripathi Shares Her Grocery Shopping Experience Amidst Lockdown By www.news18.com Published On :: Sat, 25 Apr 2020 05:17:53 +0530 Divyanka Tripathi shared her experience of stepping out to buy groceries amid the coronavirus lockdown. She narrated it on her Instagram stories. Full Article
nc Armaan Malik Shares Concerns About Mental Health During Lockdown in New Message By www.news18.com Published On :: Sat, 25 Apr 2020 07:37:42 +0530 Armaan Malik revealed that he himself is going through a similar experience and has been feeling low of late. He reached out to all the viewers, requesting them to listen to peaceful and calm music. Full Article
nc Tips and Tricks for Men's Skincare By www.news18.com Published On :: Sun, 26 Apr 2020 03:53:41 +0530 Using a good facial cleanser is most important before going to sleep, followed by a moisturizer to retain the skin's moisture. Cleansing is essential to sanitize your skin and eliminate dead skin cells. Full Article
nc Urvashi Rautela's Sizzling Dance Moves On Aashiq Banana Aapne Will Drive Away Your Lockdown Blues By www.news18.com Published On :: Mon, 27 Apr 2020 07:39:04 +0530 Urvashi took to Instagram, where she uploaded two dance videos of herself. In the clip, the actress is seen performing "heel choreography". Full Article
nc Boost Your Diet With Vitamin C and Zinc During Lockdown By www.news18.com Published On :: Mon, 27 Apr 2020 01:46:55 +0530 The natural sources of Zinc are legumes like chickpeas, lentils and beans along with seeds, nuts, and whole grains. Citrus fruits like orange, kiwi, lemon, guava and grapefruit are high in Vitamin C. Full Article
nc Actress Adah Sharma Wears 'Fancy Mop' To Drive Away Monday Blues By www.news18.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 10:30:03 +0530 Adah Sharma took to Instagram on Monday to share a photo in a beautiful blue long dress which she jokingly calls a "fancy mop." Full Article
nc Madhuri Dixit to Host Online Dance Festival By www.news18.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 06:45:44 +0530 The festival will take place across Dance With Madhuri social properties like Instagram, YouTube and their website. Full Article
nc International Dance Day 2020: Date, Message Of The Year And Why It Is Celebrated By www.news18.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 03:12:23 +0530 The day was first celebrated in the year 1982 by the Dance Committee of the International Theatre Institute (ITI) which is UNESCO’s partner for performing arts. Full Article
nc What Is Neuroendrocrine Tumour: A Cancer Battle Irrfan Khan Was Fighting Since 2018 By www.news18.com Published On :: Sat, 2 May 2020 11:17:34 +0530 Irrfan Khan passed away around noon on Wednesday, April 29, a day after being admitted in the hospital. Full Article
nc International Jazz Day 2020: Date, History and Significance By www.news18.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 03:51:03 +0530 The idea of celebrating this day came from Herbie Hancock, who happens to be a UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador as well as a renowned jazz pianist. Full Article
nc Experience 'Chithirai' Festival with HistoryTV18’s ‘Meenakshi Amman & The Marvel of Madurai’ By www.news18.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 06:37:27 +0530 Filmed in 2019, the documentary celebrates the legend of Meenakshi Amman, Mother Goddess, queen, and patron deity of the ancient city of Madurai. Full Article
nc Gigi Hadid on Pregnancy: My Craving Has Been Everything Bagels By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 1 May 2020 11:35:26 +0530 Gigi Hadid has confirmed that she pregnant with Zayn Malik's child. She is due in September. Full Article
nc Strike a Balance Between Work From Home and Work At Home By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 1 May 2020 01:01:12 +0530 Your family is the only support system which you can reach out to personally during these times. Manage your working hours in such a way, that you don't come across as a burden. It is the best time to support and interact with them. Full Article
nc Discipline Is the Key to a Positive Experience Of Lockdown By www.news18.com Published On :: Mon, 4 May 2020 12:00:11 +0530 It is important to be resilient and productive, so that when we look back, most of us can feel we spent our days fruitfully. Full Article
nc Shilpa Shetty's Monday Motivation Video is an Exercise Routine to Ward off Back Pain and Increase Flexibility By www.news18.com Published On :: Mon, 4 May 2020 02:12:58 +0530 Shilpa Shetty has posted a video showing a number of exercises you can do at home to keep your body flexible and pain-free. Full Article
nc World Asthma Day 2020: Date, Theme and Significance of the Occasion By www.news18.com Published On :: Tue, 5 May 2020 10:33:53 +0530 The theme for World Asthma Day 2020 is ‘Enough Asthma Deaths’. Read below to know more about his ailment. Full Article
nc Rakul Preet Singh's Yoga Lesson: Life is All about Balance By www.news18.com Published On :: Tue, 5 May 2020 04:28:58 +0530 Rakul Preet Singh has shared a throwback photograph of her doing a complicated inversion yoga pose. Full Article
nc Mother’s Day 2020: Date, History and Significance of the Occasion By www.news18.com Published On :: Wed, 6 May 2020 11:35:38 +0530 Mother’s Day is observed on the second Sunday of May every year. This year, we will mark the celebrations for Mother’s Day on May 10. Full Article
nc Judi Dench Becomes Oldest Personality To Grace British Vogue Cover By www.news18.com Published On :: Wed, 6 May 2020 02:02:34 +0530 Judi Dench shared her thoughts on being an 85-year-old the shortcomings that come with turning older. Full Article
nc Sonu Nigam Breaks Silence Over The Twitter Controversy By www.news18.com Published On :: Wed, 6 May 2020 03:30:54 +0530 Singer Sonu Nigam in a chat with our reporter, Shweta spoke about how he is spending his time in quarantine. Full Article