Swarms of locusts ravage north India

Three of India’s northern states, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh, have been overrun by an army of locusts in the last few days that, by some accounts, have spanned a 2.5 to 3km track. Swarms were previously reported in multiple districts in Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh and had reached Uttar Pradesh by the weekend. 

Worst attack in 27 years: Swarms of locusts destroy crops across north India

Locust swarms entered India from Pakistan where they flew in from Iran last year. From Rajasthan, locusts entered Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat and UP. Punjab has also put its farmers on alert.

Worst attack in 27 years: Swarms of locusts destroy crops in several states

Locust swarms entered India from Pakistan and have made their way into Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra.

India faces worst locust swarm attack in decades: What does it mean for agri economy?

So far, locusts have been controlled in more than 14,000 hectares of land in Rajasthan and Punjab, says Narendra Singh Tomar, Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare

Modi conveys Eid greetings to Bangladesh PM, Abu Dhabi crown prince

Modi and Sheikh Hasina share their assessment of the damage caused by cyclone Amphan.Sheikh Zayed and Modi express satisfaction about the effective cooperation between the two countries during the covid-19 pandemic situation

PM Modi conveys greetings on Eid-ul-Fitr to UAE

UAE in a telephonic conversation with Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi.

His Majesty exchanges Eid greetings with Turkish President, Abu Dhabi Crown Prince

His Majesty Sultan Haitham Bin Tarik exchanged Eid Al-Fitr Greetings with Turkish President as well as Abu Dhabi’s Crown Prince

2 earthquakes hit Manipur back to back, tremors felt in Assam, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland

Two earthquakes one with a magnitude of 5.5 on the Richter scale and the other with a magnitude of 2.6 occurred in Manipur on Monday evening. Tremors of the earthquakes were felt in the entire northeast region.

5.5 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Manipur; Tremors Felt In Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland And Mizoram

Initial reports suggest that the epicentre of the earthquake was in Manipur, around 10-12 kms southwest of Kakching district of the state.

Earthquake of magnitude 5.5 hits Manipur, tremors felt in other northeastern states

According to the preliminary reports, no damages to property have been reported till the filing of this report.

Earthquake of magnitude 5.5 hits Manipur; tremors felt in Assam

I don't regret what I did, Cummings says over travel

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's senior aide Dominic Cummings has said "I don't regret what I did", as he responded to allegations he breached coronavirus lockdown restrictions.

Dominic Cummings says 'I do not regret what I did' and refuses to apologise

The Prime Minister's key aide has said he believes he acted "reasonably" by making a 260-mile trip to Durham during the coronavirus lockdown - and said he has not considered resigning

Dominic Cummings says rules didn't cover his circumstances

Under-pressure aide says he doesn't regret his decision

Dominic Cummings 'doesn't regret' lockdown journey and won't resign

Boris Johnson's chief adviser Dominic Cummings has said he does not regret travelling to Co Durham during lockdown.

Grimes confirms she and Elon Musk have changed their baby’s unusual name

She said the new name ‘looks better’.

Grimes confirms she and Elon Musk have changed their baby’s unusual name

Grimes has confirmed that she has changed the name of her baby with Elon Musk to comply with California state law.

Grimes confirms she and Elon Musk have changed their baby’s unusual name

She said the new name ‘looks better’.

Grimes and Elon Musk change son’s name from X Æ A-12 after law gets in the way

They welcomed their son earlier this month.

Grimes reveals she and Elon Musk were forced to change newborn son’s bizarre name to comply with California law

The Canadian singer, 32, explained in her Instagram comments that the baby's name has changed from X Æ A-12, pronounced 'Ex Ash A12', to X Æ A-Xii.

Relocate dry dock to N’Delta, UNDEDSS, PANDEF urge FG

The Pan-Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) and the United Niger Delta Energy Development Security Strategy (UNDEDSS) have urged the Federal..

POST COVID-19: Relocate dry dock to open up economy in N’Delta – PANDEF, UNDEDSS

THE Pan Niger Delta Forum, PANDEF and the United Niger Delta Energy Development Security Strategy, UNDEDSS, Monday, restated calls for...

Former DG allegedly stabs wife of 50 years to death in Imo state

The former Director-General of Imo Broadcasting Corporation, Sir TC Okere is at large after allegedly stabbing his wife of 50 years to death earlier today, 25th May, 2020 in Imo state. The Imo State Police Public

JUST IN: 86-year-old former IBC DG stabs wife to death

An 86 year-old former Director General of the Imo Broadcasting Corporation (IBC), Mr. T.C. Okere has allegedly stabbed his wife to death...

Former Imo Broadcasting Corporation Director General Stabs Wife To Death

Okere, who is 86-year old, was said to have stabbed his wife to death on Monday morning.

Donald Trump Lays Wreath at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

President Donald Trump recognized Memorial Day on Monday, laying a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

Trump visits Arlington cemetery, Fort McHenry for Memorial Day as Baltimore mayor criticizes trip

President Trump was marking Memorial Day with appearances at Arlington National Cemetery and Baltimore’s historic Fort McHenry, honoring fallen military members while also sending a clear signal to the country that his agenda will be business-as-almost-usual amid the coronavirus pandemic. 

Trump lays wreath at Arlington Cemetery in Memorial Day ceremony

President Trump on Monday presented a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier to commemorate Memorial Day. Trump crossed the Potomac River by motorcade to lead the solemn morning ceremony at

UN: Libya coast guard intercepts, detains about 400 migrants

CAIRO — Libya’s coast guard intercepted about 400 Europe-bound migrants off the country’s Mediterranean coast over the past two days, and brought them to the capital of Tripoli from where they were taken to a detention centre, the U.N. migration agency said Monday.

Libya’s coast guard intercepted about 400 migrants off country’s Mediterranean coast, UN agency says

A spokeswoman for the International Organization for Migration said the migrants were taken to the al-Nasser detention centre in the town of Zawya, west of Tripoli

China accuses US of spreading coronavirus conspiracies

IANS Beijing China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi has accused the US of spreading “conspiracies and lies” about the coronavirus pandemic, ratcheting up

China accuses America of wanting ‘new Cold War’ over coronavirus

Beijing: China on Sunday accused the US of pushing the bilateral ties to the brink of a "new Cold War" by spreading "lies" about the coronavirus and said it was open to international efforts to identify the source of the virus that has killed over 30

ILO expresses deep concern at ‘suspension’ of labour laws

Appeals to Modi to uphold international commitments

ILO ‘expresses concern’ at labour law changes in India, asks PM to intervene

In a reply to a letter sent to it by various Indian trade unions, the UN body said it had asked PM Modi “to send a clear message to Central and State governments to uphold the country's international commitments”.

Singapore reports lower number of 344 new COVID-19 cases

Singapore on Monday reported a lower number of 344 new COVID-19 cases, a majority of them foreign workers living in dormitories, taking the nationwide tally to 31,960 as the country is gearing up to lift the "circuit breaker" imposed to contain the spread of the coronavirus. Out of the new

Coronavirus: Singapore reports 344 new COVID-19 cases

The "circuit breaker" measures were first announced on April 7 and were further tightened after three weeks, with more workplaces closed and social gatherings banned.

Afghans Want Ceasefire to Continue Beyond Eid

The announcement of the three-day ceasefire has raised hopes among Afghans who say it should continue in order to begin the intra-Afghan negotiations and move the peace process forward. 

Afghans Want Ceasefire to Continue Beyond Eid

The announcement of the three-day ceasefire has raised hopes among Afghans who say it should continue in order to begin the intra-Afghan negotiations and move the peace process forward. 

Coronavirus | 103 more COVID-19 positive cases detected in Odisha

96 of them are migrant workers who returned recently, says government

Coronavirus | 103 more COVID-19 positive cases detected in Odisha

96 of them are migrant workers who returned recently, says government

Crime nosedived by 70% in western UP in April: Police

The region recorded 35 murders in the last month against 50 in the corresponding period in 2019, while robberies went down from 992 to 114. There were 16 kidnappings and seven cases of rape in April, 2020 against 110 and 34 last year.

Coronavirus upside: 70% fall in crime in western Uttar Pradesh in April, says report

Western Uttar Pradesh has reported a sharp fall in crime in April compared to the corresponding period last year.

Police launch manhunt after attempted rape of woman in Dunfermline park

A woman was followed by the man before he pushed her to the ground.

Police investigating assault with intent to rape as woman, 25, fights off man in Fife park

A woman fought off a potential rapist in a Fife park at the weekend.

EU eyes first face-to-face summit in months to haggle over budget

EU eyes first face-to-face summit in months to haggle over budget

EU eyes first face-to-face summit in months to haggle over budget

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - EU leaders may meet for a face-to-face summit in the coming weeks to bargain over the next joint budget and a linked coronavirus recovery fund, suspending lockdown rules imposed to contain the pandemic, diplomats and officials said.

COVID-19 hits Zee Media headquarters in Noida; building sealed

Zee Media, which has been reeling under the COVID-19 crisis since May 15, has been sealed after six fresh cases were reported on Sunday.

Zee News’ main building in Nodia sealed after 6 more test positive for COVID-19

Zee News Media Corporation's main building located in Noida Sector-16 has been sealed for sanitation and containment of the novel coronavirus pandemic after six more people tested positive for COVID-19, said a report in bestmediainfo on Monday.

Arbery family lawyer: Feds looking into how case handled

ATLANTA — A lawyer for the family of Ahmaud Arbery said Monday that a federal prosecutor told the slain man’s mother federal officials are investigating potential misconduct by local officials who handled the case. Lawyer Lee Merritt said U.S. Attorney Bobby Christine, whose jurisdiction includes southern Georgia, met with him and Arbery’s mother, Wanda Cooper-Jones, …

Arbery family lawyer: Feds looking into how case handled

ATLANTA (AP) — A lawyer for the family of Ahmaud Arbery said Monday that a federal prosecutor told the slain man's mother federal officials are investigating potential misconduct by local...

Gavin Williamson backs Dominic Cummings as Black Country Tory MPs keep quiet

Gavin Williamson has defended Dominic Cummings over allegations that he breached Government lockdown rules, insisting that "at no stage" did he break the law.

List of Tory MPs calling for Dominic Cummings to resign continues to grow

Boris Johnson is facing a revolt from his own backbenchers as they call for his chief adviser Dominic Cummings to resign.

Green Party leader not ruling out tanaiste role in next government

Green Party leader Eamon Ryan has said he has not ruled out becoming tanaiste in a coalition government with Fianna Fail and Fine Gael.

Green Party leader not ruling out Tanaiste role in next government

Green Party leader Eamon Ryan has said he has not ruled out becoming tanaiste in a coalition government with Fianna Fail and Fine Gael.

Loyal dog waited at hospital for three months after owner died from coronavirus

Seven-year-old 'Xiao Bao' waited in the lobby at Taikang Hospital in Wuhan, after his elderly owner was admitted at the height of the coronavirus pandemic in February

Loyal dog waits at a Wuhan hospital for three months after his owner dies from covid-19

Seven-year-old pooch Xiao Bao - arrived at Wuhan Taikang Hospital in Central China's Hubei Province with his elderly owner in February. He waited three months in the lobby for his dead owner.

Parrot 'who heard victim's last words' to give evidence in rape and murder trial

Elizabeth Toledo, 46, was killed in the city of San Fernando, Argentina in December 2018. Now police believe a parrot was repeating its owner's last words as she was allegedly beaten and raped by two housemates

Parrot who 'heard victim's last words' to give evidence at trial of men who 'raped and beat woman to death'

Miguel Saturnino Rolon, 51, and Jorge Raul Alvarez, 62, will go on trial in Argentina this year accused of the murder of 46-year-old Elizabeth Toledo - facing evidence given by her parrot.

US urges probe into alleged ethics breach at African Development Bank

The US Department of the Treasury has called on the African Development Bank (AfDB) to carry out an independent probe into alleged ethics breaches by its president, Akinwumi Adesina. In a letter obtained by AFP on Monday, US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin expressed "deep reservations" about

US urges probe into alleged ethics breach by African Development Bank

Abidjan, Ivory Coast | AFP | The US Department of the Treasury has called on the African Development Bank (AfDB) to carry out an independent probe into alleged ethics breaches by its president, Akinwumi Adesina. In a letter obtained by AFP on Monday, US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin expressed “deep reservations” about the outcome of an internal inquiry clearing Adesina, …

NCLAT dismisses NCLT order

IANS New Delhi The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) has set aside an order of the Principal Bench of NCLT that the Ministry of Corporate Af

NCLAT sets asides NCLT order to make MCA party in all insolvency, company matters

Rejecting the order, the NCLAT said: "The impugned order making it applicable throughout the country to all the Benches of the National Company Law Tribunal is untenable one and the said order suffers from material irregularity and patent illegality in the eye of Law".

IDF Troops Thwart Stabbing Attack in Samaria; Two Terrorists Wounded

Soldiers open fire after being attacked by Arabs armed with “sharp agricultural instruments,” IDF says • Wounded assailants evacuated to Ramallah for treatment; no Israeli casualties reported.

Terrorists shot in attempted terror attack in Samaria - Defense/Security

Two terrorists shot and neutralized during abortive stabbing attack near the town of Amichai in Samaria.

12 escape from quarantine in Migori

Escapees had raised complaints about the pathetic state of the centre.

Migori Quarantine Centres On Spot As 12 More People Escape

Migori quarantine facilities are on the spot amid Coronavirus pandemic after 12 more people escaped from isolation over the weekend.Nation reports that the 12 people sneaked out of St Mary’s Mab

Todd Muller announces shape of next Government

National Party Leader Todd Muller has announced the line-up of the next Government.

Todd Muller announces shape of next Government

National Party Leader Todd Muller has announced the line-up of the next Government.

Fire at Noida Authority office, several files gutted

Noida Authority CEO Ritu Maheshwari has constituted a five-member team, headed by the Additional CEO, to ascertain the cause of the fire.

Several files gutted in fire at Noida Authority office, probe ordered

The fire broke out in the Industries Department of the office in Sector 6 and was reported around 8.45 am

Notorious crime clan gangster Robert Daniel slashed on face in Barlinnie jail

Robert Daniel, 30, was rushed to Glasgow Royal Infirmary following the incident.

Glasgow gangster Robert Daniel slashed in neck with pen in savage Barlinnie prison shower ambush attack

CRIME clan member Robert Daniel was slashed in the neck with a pen by another prisoner during a savage shower ambush, we can reveal. Robert Daniel, 30, – who is currently serving time for a d…

Kwara records four new COVID-19 cases

The Kwara State government says it has recorded four new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number of cases in the state to 74. Mr Rafiu Ajakaye, the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor and...

Kwara records 4 new COVID-19 cases

The Kwara government says it has recorded four new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number of cases in the state to 74, as of May 24.

Afghan ceasefire holds as prisoner release expected

Taliban made the three-day truce offer that started Sunday to mark the Eid al-Fitr holiday

Afghan ceasefire holds as prisoner release expected

A surprise Taliban ceasefire appeared Monday to be holding for a second day, as authorities planned to release up to 2,000 insurgents held by security forces.

KP chief secretary tests positive for coronavirus

"Dr Kazim Niaz has been working day and night against the coronavirus outbreak," says KP CM Mahmood Khan.

PML-N's Nehal Hashmi, KP chief secretary Kazim Niaz test positive for coronavirus

Hashmi is under isolation at Karachi residence; Niaz is also at home and will work from there till his recovery

Peace returns to Ondo APC as factional chairman withdraws suit

Peace may be returning to Ondo State All Progressives Congress (APC) following the withdrawal of the suit challenging the authentic chairman, Ade Adetimehin....

Ondo APC factional chairman backs out, declares support for Akeredolu 

The factional Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State, Mr. Idowu Otetubi, has collapsed his executives with the APC faction led by Ade Adetimehin, saying he was tired of balkanising the party.

Walmart Mexico pays Mexico about $359 million in back taxes

MEXICO CITY — Walmart de Mexico said Monday it has paid the Mexican government the equivalent of about $359 million in taxes for its 2014 sale of a restaurant chain known as VIP’s after tax authorities demanded it. The payment appears to mark a victory for President Andrés Manuel López Obrador, who has railed against …

Walmart Mexico pays Mexico about $359 million in back taxes

Walmart de Mexico said Monday it has paid the Mexican government the equivalent of about $359 million in taxes for its 2014 sale of a restaurant chain known as VIP’s after tax authorities demanded it.