Saturday, Jun 06, 2020 | Last Update : 02:38 PM IST
74th Day Of Lockdown
Columns
The most telling test of democracy in our world is the treatment by nations of their “minorities”
There has been worldwide condemnation for anti-Semitism officially and in the media, but our disinterest disturbs me for two reasons
Keynesians believe consumer demand is the primary driving force in an economy
Even within the organisation, there are reports of a brewing discontent among the officials
South Asia
No need for 'third party' intervention at Sino-China border: China
Chinese foreign ministry asserts that China's position on the border issue with India is "consistent and clear"
Pakistan sees highest single day spike in covid cases
Pakistan's coronavirus tally records 19,52 new cases; death toll raised to 440
Pakistan reports record single-day spike in coronavirus deaths
Pakistan for the first time conducted over 20,000 tests in the past 24 hours
Twin earthquakes strike Nepal
The first tremble measuring 4.8 was felt in Dhading, 75 km west of capital Kathmandu, then another measuring 3.2 at the same epicenter
Nepal tables new bill to alter its map amidst border row with India
Nepal recently released the revised map of the country laying claim over the strategically key areas of Lipulekh, Kalapani and Limpiyadhura
Asia
South Korea seeks arrest of Samsung heir in succession probe
Lee, if arrested, faces a return to jail just a little over two years after being released from detention in February 2018
Tensions simmer in Hong Kong as controversial anthem law back up for debate
Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam accuse foreign governments on Tuesday of 'double standards' in their reaction to Beijing’s plans
Indonesia court orders president to apologize for internet curbs
The restrictions were implemented to contain civil unrest in the Papua region after some students were allegedly taunted with racist slurs
Imran Khan defends lifting lockdown, urges Pak to "live with the virus"
Pakistan has rolled back almost all shutdown measures, primarily to avert an economic meltdown
Middle East
Hundreds attend funeral of Palestinian shot by Israeli police
The 32-year old man was suspected of carrying a weapon and shot at, but was later found to have been unarmed
Islamic State kills Afghan journalist, technician in bus blast
Taliban and other Islamist insurgents have repeatedly targeted Afghan journalists, killing 15 in 2018, the worst year yet for Afghan media
Turkish mosques reopen for mass prayers
President Erdogan said many other sites like restaurants and cafes as well as libraries, parks and beaches will reopen from Monday
Israel police kill Palestinian mistaken for carrying weapons
There has been an uptick in violence in east Jerusalem and the occupied West Bank in recent days
Israel looks to export its coronavirus coping skills
Covid-19 patients equipped with "oximeters" are contacted twice daily by medical teams who ask them to report their data
Africa
African, Caribbean migrants continue trek towards US border
About 260 people have been stranded in Honduras since mid-March when countries in the region closed borders
South Africa postpones reopening of schools over safety concerns
The plan for reopening on Monday backfired after teachers’ unions and governing associations urged school staff to defy the government order
Corona checks affect food deliveries in East Africa
The UN’s World Food Programme ships 2,000 tonnes of beans and cooking oil to feed some of Uganda’s 1.4 million refugees
Bill Gates conspiracy theories viral in Africa
A Kenyan politician's false online post has added major fuel to the spread of misinformation regarding the American business magnate
Europe
Protests over George Floyd's death expose raw race relations in many countries
Anti-police-brutality activists gathered in various European and African cities in support of the protests in US
WHO seeks good ties with US despite Trump's exit move
WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said he hoped his organisation could continue its longstanding collaboration with the United States
WHO rubbishes Italian doc's claim on virus losing potency
Professor Alberto Zangrillo, head of intensive care at Italy’s San Raffaele Hospital said that new coronavirus “clinically no longer exists”
Moscow eases lockdown despite high virus caseload
The Russian capital, epicentre of Russia's outbreak with a population of more than 12 million, has the world's third-largest caseload
Merkel gives a firm 'no' for Trump's in-person G7 summit
US president Donald Trump had earlier suggested he will host an in-person summit of G7 leaders despite concerns over coronavirus pandemic
Americas
#BlackOutTuesday draws criticism for drowning out protest calls in US
The hashtag became the top trending item on Twitter as hundreds of thousands posted black screenshots to signal support for racial justice
Amid racial unrest, Trump brands himself 'president of law and order'
Trump vowed to deploy the US military to America’s own cities to quell a rise of violent protests
Four police officers shot amid protests in US after Trump vows to bring in military
George Floyd’s brother urges protestors to resort to non-violent modes of protesting
The president took shelter in White House bunker as protests raged
Trump spent nearly an hour in the bunker, which was designed for use in emergencies like terrorist attacks
Oceania
New Zealand could return to normal life as early as next week
PM Ardern say waiting until Monday would allow to see if removal of restrictions had led to a rise in coronavirus cases
US anti-racism protests stretch to distant New Zealand
The rallies were peaceful in contrast to the days of violent protests in the US
New Zealand keeps the borders closed as virus has grim global hold
The country is almost off the coronavirus grid, with only one Covid-19 patient in hospital, and no new positive cases for last one week
Jacinda Ardern 'stays cool' as earthquake hits amid live telecast
A moderate 5.6-magnitude earthquake rattled New Zealand's North Island early Monday
Australia PM pushes jobs to minimise government welfare spending
Country’s second-most populous state, Victoria, resume tourism as virus eases
