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How world handled COVID-19: WHO promises 'honest evaluation' after Trump's criticism
The panel will provide an interim report to an annual meeting of health ministers in November and present a “substantive report” next May
10 Jul 2020 10:02 AM
'No excuse' for countries that fail in contact tracing, says WHO chief Tedros
“Although many countries have made some progress, globally the pandemic is actually speeding up,” Tedros Adhanom said
30 Jun 2020 12:42 PM
IATA suggests alternative to traveller quarantines
Quarantine measures may play a role in keeping people safe but they will also keep many unemployed, said IATA's Director General
25 Jun 2020 12:35 PM
WTO: Global trade set to shrink 18.5% in Q2
The global trade body said that in the first quarter, the volume of merchandise trade shrank by 3% year-on-year.
23 Jun 2020 3:26 PM
IATA issues criteria for COVID-19 testing in air travel process
If testing is required as part of the travel process, it is recommended at departure, said IATA
17 Jun 2020 4:04 PM
WHO says coronavirus pandemic 'far from over' as daily cases hit record high
“More than six months into the pandemic, this is not the time for any country to take its foot off the pedal,” said WHO Director Tedros
09 Jun 2020 1:25 PM
Nearly half of global workforce at risk of losing livelihood due to covid19: ILO
The first month of the crisis is estimated to have resulted in a drop of 60 per cent in the income of informal workers globally
01 May 2020 1:04 PM
Reports suggest FIFA boss Infantino intervened to stop probe
Infantino reportedly wrote to his childhood friend, Rinaldo Arnold, who had become a senior prosecutor in Switzerland's Haut-Valais region
28 Apr 2020 9:08 AM
25 million jobs at risk with airline shutdown: IATA
Airlines are calling on governments to provide immediate financial aid to help airlines to remain viable businesses
08 Apr 2020 1:20 PM
Age limit for men footballers at Tokyo Olympics extended
Players eligible for the intended under-23 tournament in 2020 can still play in Japan at age 24 next year
04 Apr 2020 8:43 AM
FIFA chief gianni Infantino eyes reboot for socer to avoid crisis
He suggests fewer tournaments, fewer squads and fewer competitive matches to safeguard health of players FIFA president
23 Mar 2020 5:12 PM
Euro 2020 championship delayed by one year
Italy coach Roberto Mancini's suggestion finds takers in UEFA and various other stakeholders
17 Mar 2020 9:53 PM
Juergen Klopp tells UEFA seminar that VAR must improve
Klopp, Guardiola, Zidane and Tuchel attended the UEFA coaches forum in Nyon, Switzerland on Monday.
12 Nov 2019 10:45 AM
Julian Assange 'may die in jail', says father as he urges to 'face bitter truth'
The 48-year-old whistleblower is currently being held at a top-security British prison since April.
09 Nov 2019 10:42 AM
UK's treatment of Julian Assange putting his life 'at risk': UN expert
Assange is facing extradition request by US over charges he violated US Espionage Act by publishing military and diplomatic files in 2010.
02 Nov 2019 9:23 AM
Rafael Nadal out of Laver Cup due to hand injury
Nadal took to Twitter and wrote that he has an inflammation on his left wrist.
22 Sep 2019 9:00 PM
Laver Cup 2019: Roger Federer beats Nick Kyrgios to put Europe ahead
The 38-year-old Federer had won his last two matches against Kyrgios in straight sets but dropped the opener in a tie-break.
22 Sep 2019 11:46 AM
India raises concern over terrorism emanating from Pakistan at UN
Pakistan has launched a diplomatic offensive against India on the Kashmir issue.
13 Sep 2019 9:06 AM
There has never been democracy in Balochistan: BHRC vice chief Hassan Hamdam
‘The situation is very bad in Balochistan as Pakistan is kidnapping, killing and dumping people every day,’ Hassan Hamdam said.
12 Sep 2019 6:12 PM
‘Article 370 a tool to enhance terrorism in J&K’, says Gilgit-Baltistan activist Senge Sering
Sering said people in the Gilgit-Baltistan, Ladakh, Jammu were waiting for the situation to evolve and reach a solution.
11 Sep 2019 5:08 PM
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