Thailand on Thursday reported three new coronavirus cases, bringing its total to 2,992, a senior official said. ( read original story ...)
“Goa may be the new Thailand, ” says Ritesh Agarwal as OYO pivots to a new strategy — ‘driving, and not flying, destinations’
And now, the 27-year-old founder of OYO Ritesh Agarwal knows he has no other choice but to change his strategy. “The coronavirus has impacted 1-2 quarters of our growth trajecto ... ( read original story ...)
McConnell Says Republican-Led Senate Will Hold Vote to Override Trump’s Iran War Power Veto
President Donald Trump on Wednesday vetoed a joint resolution that would have limited his ability to use military power against Iran without Congressional approval. ( read original story ...)
Trump Vetoes Measure Demanding Congressional Approval for Iran Conflict
Credit...Doug Mills/The New York Times By Michael Crowley WASHINGTON — President Trump vetoed a Senate resolution on Wednesday that would have required him to seek congressional authorization before ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus PPE: Gowns ordered from Turkey fail to meet safety standards
PPE is essential for protecting front-line workers exposed to Covid-19, and without it workers are concerned they could catch or spread the virus. Amid a row over the procurement of PPE in April, the ... ( read original story ...)
All 400,000 gowns flown from Turkey for NHS fail UK standards
Health department understood to be returning shipment of PPE and seeking refund ... ( read original story ...)
Philippines economy unexpectedly shrinks in first quarter as virus hits demand
The Philippines' economic growth unexpectedly shrank in the first quarter as the coronavirus pandemic brought domestic consumption and business activity to a grinding halt. ( read original story ...)
Cruise Under Investigation For Spreading Coronavirus Headed to Philippines to Bring Crew Home
The Philippine coast guard said Thursday the Ruby Princess will drop anchor in Manila Bay, where at least 16 other luxury cruise ships have converged since last month while waiting for more than 5,000 ... ( read original story ...)
United States’ Khalilzad to Meet Taliban in Qatar, Visit India, Pakistan
The Taliban have mounted more than 4,500 attacks since signing the Feb. 29 deal, according to data seen by Reuters. The provinces hardest hit are ones with the most COVID-19 infec ... ( read original story ...)
India gas leak: At least three dead after Visakhapatnam accident
Three people have died, with hundreds of others taken ill, after a gas leak in south India. The leak, in the city of Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh state, has been traced to a polymer factory. ( read original story ...)