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European Union reaffirms support to World Health Organization, urges United States to reconsider termination
In a joint statement, the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, and the EU's high representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Josep Borrell, assured that the community bloc will continue to support World Health Organization and asked to avoid actions that undermine global efforts against Covid-19. [Full Article...]
Antifa: Trump says group will be designated 'terrorist organisation'
While a pro-Trump contingent didn't materialize, hundreds of protesters circled the White House while smaller groups looted nearby stores and restaurants, and lit fires in the streets. He died May 25 after officer Derrick Chauvin placed his knee on his neck, although an autopsy showed Floyd didn't die of strangulation or traumatic oxygen deprivation. [Full Article...]
Roman mosaic unearthed under Italian vineyard
Revealing the wonderful discovery on Facebook , Negrar di Valpolicella, the town were the mosaic is located, has said it is working to 'identify the most appropriate ways of making this archaeological treasure, which has always been hidden beneath our feet, available and accessible'. [Full Article...]
Curfews and clashes as U.S. race protests spread
Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency in Los Angeles County and deployed the National Guard as tensions between protesters and police flared . Los Angeles , Atlanta and Philadelphia were among several cities to order people to stay indoors after thousands took to streets nationwide to protest the death of an African American man during an arrest in Minneapolis on Monday. [Full Article...]
Covid-19: 8,000+ fresh cases in a day, toll crosses 5,000
As testing increases and due to the influx of people from across India and countries, some states are recording spikes in cases and number of deaths. Till 8 am on Saturday, the Union Health Ministry had confirmed 1,73,763 COVID-19 cases, including 4,971 deaths, 86,422 active cases, and 82,369 recoveries. [Full Article...]
New Nepal map constitutional amendment tabled in Nepali Parliament
As per updates, the controversial Constitution Amendment Bill seeks to amend the political map of Nepal included in Schedule 3 of the Constitution. Parliament will now deliberate on the proposal before endorsing the Bill. Nepal fiercely contested the inauguration of the road and viewed the alleged incursions as a stark example of bullying by its much larger neighbor, triggering a fresh dispute o... [Full Article...]
Troop build-up along India-China border but no violence, says Indian Army
The defence minister said efforts are on to resolve the border row in eastern Ladakh. India has been following a clear policy of maintaining good relationship with neighbouring countries and it is not a new approach; We have been following it for long. [Full Article...]
Ontario adds over 300 cases of COVID-19, hits daily testing target
The province is also reporting 17 deaths related to COVID-19 today. Ontario surpassed its daily target of 16,000 tests for the third consecutive day with the latest figures reported on Saturday. There continues to be 18 ongoing outbreaks in Ottawa institutions. The ministry of Long-Term Care reports seven of those healthcare workers have died. [Full Article...]