io Donald Trump Tests Negative for Coronavirus after White House Military Aide Reports Infection By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 08:05:38 +0530 US Vice-President Mike Pence has also tested negative. Full Article
io China, US Commit to 'Creating Favourable Conditions' for Trade Deal Implementation Despite Coronavirus Row: Official By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 09:22:01 +0530 Last week, US President Trump threatened new tariffs against China after claiming there was evidence linking Covid-19 to a top-security lab in Wuhan. Full Article
io US Could Extend Period for Border Restrictions: Officials By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 08:03:56 +0530 US officials say fewer illegal immigrants are trying to enter the country from Mexico amid new enforcement rules imposed in response to the coronavirus outbreak. Acting U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Mark Morgan says agents are encountering about half the number of migrants along the southwest border than in the month before President Donald Trump authorized the rapid expulsion of migrants under a March 21 public health order. Full Article
io 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
io Most Coronavirus Patients May Lose Sense of Smell by Third Day of Infection, Reveals New Study By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 11:31:08 +0530 The findings indicated that a decreased sense of smell may be an indicator of patients early in the disease course as well as those who may go on to develop more severe symptoms. Full Article
io 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
io Museum, Amusement Parks & Cinemas to Reopen in Denmark from June 8 as Govt Eases Virus Restrictions By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 02:39:24 +0530 In the third phase of its reopening plan, Denmark will also increase the maximum number of people allowed to meet in public to between 30 and 50, up from a 10-person limit. Full Article
io Singapore Coronavirus Infections Touch 21,707 with 20 deaths: Health Ministry By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 02:45:31 +0530 Singapore on Friday reported 768 new cases of coronavirus, mostly among the foreign nationals living in dormitories, taking the total number of infections in the country to 21,707 with 20 deaths, the health ministry said. Full Article
io 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
io Iranians Urged to Take Coronavirus 'Seriously' as Cases Stay High By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 04:53:25 +0530 Experts and officials both in Iran and abroad have cast doubts over Covid-19 figures, saying the real number of cases could be much higher than reported. Full Article
io Coronavirus Pandemic Destroys 20.5 Million US Jobs in April in Historic Collapse By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 06:23:52 +0530 The job loss according to the US Labor Department destroyed nearly all the positions created in the prior decade Full Article
io 'No Surprise': Trump Plays Down New Unemployment Record as US Loses 20.5 Million Jobs in April By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 11:14:48 +0530 The unprecedented collapse in April driven by the coronavirus fallout sent the unemployment rate to 14.7%, well beyond the peak hit in late 2009 during the global financial crisis. Full Article
io Melinda Gates Slams Trump Administration's Handling of Covid-19, Gives it 'D-minus' By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 08:04:20 +0530 She asserted that more money is required for testing and vaccine development in the US and across the world. Full Article
io Canada Loses Record 2.0 Million Jobs in April, Unemployment Rate Surges to 13.0% By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 06:55:40 +0530 Most non-essential businesses have been shut since mid-March as officials urge people to stay at home to slow the spread of the coronavirus, but in recent weeks, some of the 10 Canadian provinces have started to gradually reopen their economies. Full Article
io Spanish Cat Who Died of Pre-existing Respiratory Condition Tests Positive for Coronavirus By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 07:07:40 +0530 The cat, named Negrito, was the sixth feline to be detected with the disease globally. It belonged to a household in the Barcelona area where several family members had caught the virus. Full Article
io 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
io China-US Looking To Create ‘Favourable Conditions’ For A Win-Win Trade Deal By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 11:06:52 +0530 The trade deal was signed in January, where Chinese agreed too import additional $200 bn U.S. products. Full Article
io 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
io US Chief Justice Puts Hold on Disclosure of Russia Investigation Materials By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 11:09:36 +0530 The committee's lawyers have until May 18 to file their response to the Justice Department's request to block the materials being immediately handed over, Roberts' brief order said. Full Article
io US, China Trade Officials Press Ahead with 'Phase 1' Deal as Donald Trump Mulls Termination By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 11:22:10 +0530 US President Donald Trump, critical of China's early handling of the coronavirus outbreak, said on Friday that he was "very torn" about whether to end the trade deal. Full Article
io Amid Covid-19 Pandemic, Mike Pompeo to Visit Israel for Annexation Talks By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 11:28:55 +0530 Pompeo will discuss U.S. and Israeli efforts to fight the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as regional security issues related to Iran's malign influence, spokeswoman Morgan Ortagus said in a statement. Full Article
io Legislation Introduced in Congress to Give Green Cards to Foreign Nurses and Doctors By www.news18.com Published On :: Sat, 9 May 2020 07:41:47 +0530 The move by US to give gree cards to foreign nurses and doctors is likely to benefit a large number of Indian professionals. Full Article
io US Tightens Visa Rules for Chinese Journalists amid Coronavirus Tensions By www.news18.com Published On :: Sat, 9 May 2020 07:58:09 +0530 In issuing the new regulation on Friday, the Department of Homeland Security cited what it called China's "suppression of independent journalism." Full Article
io Live Animal Markets Shouldn't be Shut Despite Virus as They Provide Food, Livelihoods for Millions: WHO By www.news18.com Published On :: Sat, 9 May 2020 07:59:06 +0530 The WHO said reducing the risk of disease transmission from animals to humans in these often overcrowded markets could be addressed in many cases by improving hygiene and food safety standards, including separating live animals from humans. Full Article
io Anti-viral Drug Trio Found to Shorten Covid-19 Illness in Patients with Mild Symptoms: Study By www.news18.com Published On :: Sat, 9 May 2020 08:01:03 +0530 Scientists are racing to identify effective medicines to use against the new coronavirus, but there is currently no treatment, cure or vaccine. Full Article
io Exhibiting Varied Dimensions & Dynamics, This How the Future of Coronavirus Pandemic will be Like By www.news18.com Published On :: Sat, 9 May 2020 08:26:40 +0530 The pandemic wave, similarly, will be with us for the foreseeable future before it diminishes. But depending on the location and the policies in place, it will exhibit variegated dimensions and dynamics traveling through time and space. Full Article
io Trump Administration Working to Temporarily Ban Work-based Visas Like H1-B: Report By www.news18.com Published On :: Sat, 9 May 2020 06:25:39 +0530 The H-1B is a non-immigrant visa that allows US companies to employ foreign workers from countries like India and China in speciality occupations. Full Article
io 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
io US FDA Commissioner in Self-quarantine after Exposure to Person with Covid-19 By www.news18.com Published On :: Sat, 9 May 2020 12:13:15 +0530 Hahn immediately took a diagnostic test and was tested negative himself for the novel coronavirus, FDA spokesman Michael Felberbaum said. Full Article
io 'Coronavirus Exposed Weak Links in How we Address Epidemic': China Says Will Reform Disease Prevention System By www.news18.com Published On :: Sat, 9 May 2020 01:35:08 +0530 China has been criticised domestically and abroad as being initially slow to react to the epidemic, which first broke out on a large scale in Wuhan Full Article
io 'Bad News': US Prevents UN Vote on Global Truce Amid Pandemic, Friction With WHO & China to Be Blamed By www.news18.com Published On :: Sat, 9 May 2020 01:32:18 +0530 When asked for an explanation of the US move, a State Department official said that China had "repeatedly blocked compromises that would have allowed the Council to move forward." Full Article
io Pakistan Begins Phase-wise Easing of Nationwide Lockdown Even as Coronavirus Cases Rise By www.news18.com Published On :: Sat, 9 May 2020 03:03:03 +0530 The first phase of easing lockdown began as the government announced removing restrictions by allowing more business to open and operate from dawn to 5pm. Full Article
io 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
io Stranded in Nepal Due to Covid-19 Restrictions, Chinese Protesters Clash with Nepal Cops; 6 Injured By www.news18.com Published On :: Sat, 9 May 2020 03:47:25 +0530 Over 400 Chinese nationals are stranded in Nepal and most of them are students who had gone to the country for vacation. Full Article
io Russia Records Over 10,000 New Covid-19 Cases in Past Day, Becomes Country with Fifth-Highest Infections By www.news18.com Published On :: Sat, 9 May 2020 04:01:03 +0530 Russia's coronavirus taskforce said that 104 people had died overnight, bringing the national death toll to 1,827. Full Article
io Venezuela's Top Prosecutor Tarek Saab Requests Extradition of US Veteran Jordan Goudreau Accused in Plot By www.news18.com Published On :: Sat, 9 May 2020 04:47:04 +0530 Tarek Saab said Goudreau and the two opposition Venezuelan politicians, Miami-based political strategist Juan Rendon and exiled lawmaker Sergio Vergara, for involvement in the "design, financing, and execution" of the plan to invade and overthrow socialist President Nicolas Maduro. Full Article
io Seven Killed in Protests Over Food Distribution in Afghanistan, Says Local MP By www.news18.com Published On :: Sat, 9 May 2020 05:09:42 +0530 Police opened fire after some among the around 300 protesters threw stones and started firing guns and trying to enter the governor's house, said Mohammad Arif Aber, a spokesman for the provincial governor of Ghor. Full Article
io Making Designer Face Masks is Obnoxious and Offensive, Says Sabyasachi By www.news18.com Published On :: Thu, 23 Apr 2020 03:55:05 +0530 Sabyasachi Mukherjee is averse to the idea of putting privilege on things that are essential for health. Full Article
io Turn Fruits Into Delicious Breakfast, Dessert And Smoothies By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 24 Apr 2020 01:34:04 +0530 With the temperature rising high, it might be the ideal time to try out interesting recipes which involve fruit. Turn them into delicious breakfast, dessert, and smoothies. Full Article
io Sobhita Dhulipala Issues Clarification After Being Accused of Lying About 'Self-Clicked' Cover By www.news18.com Published On :: Sat, 25 Apr 2020 08:16:53 +0530 Sobhita's statement comes after a series of her behind-the-scenes pictures from the shoot were surfaced online. Full Article
io Kanye West is a Member of the Multi-billionaire Club By www.news18.com Published On :: Sun, 26 Apr 2020 12:53:58 +0530 Kanye West follows his sister-in-law and reality star Kylie Jenner, 22, who was named as the youngest 'self-made' billionaire for the second year in a row by Forbes. Full Article
io A 250 Percent Rise in Online Gynaecological Consultations By www.news18.com Published On :: Sun, 26 Apr 2020 03:54:28 +0530 Top queries discussed were period problems, pregnancy complications during coronavirus, birth control techniques and miscarriage. Full Article
io Coronavirus Pandemic: How ISKCON and Annamrita Foundation Providing Meals To The Worst Hit Daily Wage Earners By www.news18.com Published On :: Sun, 26 Apr 2020 07:38:59 +0530 While the entire country is navigating the coronavirus pandemic, daily wage earners and slum dwellers have been hit the hardest. ISKCON, in collaboration with Annamrita Foundation, has been providing free meals to them. Full Article
io Covid-19: Precautions While Using a DIY Mask By www.news18.com Published On :: Mon, 27 Apr 2020 12:50:16 +0530 Any material can be used-however, ensure the cloth is thoroughly washed and cleaned before sewing it into a mask. Full Article
io Kylie Jenner Stuns in Latest No Makeup Look During Isolation By www.news18.com Published On :: Mon, 27 Apr 2020 03:56:31 +0530 Kylie Jenner shared a couple of radiant clips on social media where the 22-year-old can be seen glowing with a bare fresh skin wearing a Versace robe. Full Article
io COVID-19 Effect: Roadies Revolution Auditions Go Virtual By www.news18.com Published On :: Mon, 27 Apr 2020 04:58:20 +0530 The auditions for the 17th season of the popular adventure reality show MTV Roadies Revolution will be held live on social media for the first time ever, in the wake of the COVID-19 lockdown. Full Article
io COVID-19: Bhumi Pednekar to Share Health Tips to Tackle Emotional Eating By www.news18.com Published On :: Mon, 27 Apr 2020 06:40:56 +0530 Bhumi Pednekar will be giving her fans tips about nutrition based diets amid the coronavirus pandemic and what can be done to not indulge in emotional eating. Full Article
io Urvashi Rautela Posts Beach Pic, Asks Fans To Close Their Eyes & Enjoy Virtual Vacation By www.news18.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 10:02:24 +0530 The actress posted a picture of her in a turquoise bikini, resting on a wooden plank beside the ocean, as she enjoyed a 'virtual vacation'. Full Article
io Sushmita Sen Creates Soothing Tune For Meditation with Kids and Rohman Shawl By www.news18.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 07:40:45 +0530 Actress Sushmita Sen took to Instragram to share the soothing tune she created with the help of boyfriend Rohman Shawl and daughters Renee and Alisah. Full Article
io Shabana Azmi Helps Over 10 Lakh People With Ration and Sanitation Products By www.news18.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 06:54:39 +0530 Shabana Azmi has collaborated with an NGO called Action Aid India to help more than 10 lakh people across 172 districts in 21 states Full Article