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Coronavirus | Israel lifts public mask mandate, opens schools

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All primary and secondary school grades returned to classrooms on Sunday, and health officials ended a year-long requirement to wear a mask in public spaces

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Youths gather on a street in the Israeli coastal city of Tel Aviv on April 18, 2021, after authorities announced that face masks for COVID-19 prevention were no longer needed outside.

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Syria presidential election on May 26: Parliament Speaker

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Speaker Hammoud Sabbagh said the window for nominations will be open for 10 days starting on Monday. Syrians abroad will vote May 20, he said.

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A Syrian man casts his vote at a polling station during the parliament election. Photo used for representation purpose only.

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Our lands are under threat, say Tamils in Sri Lanka’s Eastern Province

Meera Srinivasan

Systematic effort to change Tamil areas’ demographics, alleges Batticaloa MP Shanakiyan Rasamanickam.

Sites such as the Kusalanamalai temple in Batticaloa district are increasingly under threat, say locals . Meera Srinivasan

Sikh community and lawmakers seek investigation into Indianapolis shooting as potential hate crime

Indian-American Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi on April 17 called for investigation of potential anti-Sikh motivations in the incident that took place late on April 15 night

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Members of the Sikh Coalition gather at the Sikh Satsang of Indianapolis in Indianapolis on April 17, 2021 to formulate the groups’ response to the shooting at a FedEx facility in Indianapolis that claimed the lives of four members of the Sikh community.

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Youths gather on a street in the Israeli coastal city of Tel Aviv on April 18, 2021, after authorities announced that face masks for COVID-19 prevention were no longer needed outside.

Coronavirus | Israel lifts public mask mandate, opens schools

A Syrian man casts his vote at a polling station during the parliament election. Photo used for representation purpose only.

Syria presidential election on May 26: Parliament Speaker

Sites such as the Kusalanamalai temple in Batticaloa district are increasingly under threat, say locals . Meera Srinivasan

Our lands are under threat, say Tamils in Sri Lanka’s Eastern Province

Members of the Sikh Coalition gather at the Sikh Satsang of Indianapolis in Indianapolis on April 17, 2021 to formulate the groups’ response to the shooting at a FedEx facility in Indianapolis that claimed the lives of four members of the Sikh community.

Sikh community and lawmakers seek investigation into Indianapolis shooting as potential hate crime

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Navalny’s doctor: Putin critic ‘could die at any moment’

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Coronavirus | France to impose quarantine on arrivals from four countries AFP

Although flights from Argentina, Chile and South Africa will not be suspended, all arrivals from those countries will have to submit to the quarantine or face fines.

Coronavirus | Australia reports death after AstraZeneca shot

Coronavirus | Waive vaccine intellectual property rules, Senators write to Biden

Coronavirus | Europe surpasses one million COVID-19 deaths: WHO

U.S. remains non-committal on India’s move to get TRIPS waiver to COVID-19 vaccines at WTO

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Our lands are under threat, say Tamils in Sri Lanka’s Eastern Province
Meera Srinivasan

Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan | The rally of the radical clerics
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Insulting Prophet should be same as denying Holocaust, says Imran Khan
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China-backed Colombo Port City no threat to Sri Lanka's sovereignty: Minister
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US

3 dead, 2 wounded in shooting at Wisconsin tavern
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Sikh community and lawmakers seek investigation into Indianapolis shooting as potential hate crime
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After child dies, U.S. regulator warns about Peloton treadmill
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Biden says Navalny’s situation ‘totally unfair’
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China

China-backed Colombo Port City no threat to Sri Lanka's sovereignty: Minister
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China poses single biggest geopolitical test for U.S. in 21st century, says CIA Director
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‘Terrorist forces’ may take advantage of U.S. troop withdrawal from Afghanistan: China
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3 dead, 2 wounded in shooting at Wisconsin tavern

Coronavirus | Israel lifts public mask mandate, opens schools

Syria presidential election on May 26: Parliament Speaker

Sikh community and lawmakers seek investigation into Indianapolis shooting as potential hate crime

After child dies, U.S. regulator warns about Peloton treadmill

Magnitude 5.9 earthquake strikes southwestern Iran

U.S., China agree to cooperate on climate crisis with urgency

China and the United States are the world’s top carbon polluters, pumping out nearly half of the fossil fuel fumes that are warming the planet's atmosphere.

Libya welcomes UN decision to deploy cease-fire monitors

The Government of National Unity also urged the council to help get mercenaries out of the oil-rich country, as it heads toward December elections after a decade of fighting and upheaval.

Coronavirus | France to impose quarantine on arrivals from four countries

Although flights from Argentina, Chile and South Africa will not be suspended, all arrivals from those countries will have to submit to the quarantine or face fines.

Biden says Navalny’s situation ‘totally unfair’

U.S. President Joe Biden said Saturday that jailed Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny, who doctors have warned faces imminent cardiac arrest due to his

Navalny’s doctor: Putin critic ‘could die at any moment’

Physician Yaroslav Ashikhmin said that test results he received from Navalny’s family show him with sharply elevated levels of potassium, which can bring on cardiac arrest, and heightened creatinine levels that indicate impaired kidneys.

Envoys to Iran nuclear talks hail ‘progress’ in Vienna

The talks also took place just a day after Iran said it had started producing uranium at 60% purity following an explosion at its Natanz nuclear facility that it blamed on arch-foe Israel.

Czechs expel Russian embassy staff, PM says suspected Russian link to ammunition explosion

Several explosions shook the Vrbetice ammunition depot, 330 km southeast of Prague, on October 16, 2014.

Riot declared in Portland protests after police kill man

Police said they dispersed the crowd so firefighting crews could douse fires before they spread in extreme fire hazard conditions.

France approves ‘ecocide’ offence to punish environmental damage

Transgressors will be liable to up to 10 years in prison and a fine of 4.5 million euros ($5.4 million).

Journalists allege police harassment at Minnesota protests

U.S. District Judge Wilhelmina Wright issued a temporary restraining order on Friday prohibiting police at the protests in Brooklyn Center from arresting journalists or using force against them.

U.S. West prepares for possible 1st water shortage declaration

Water levels in the Lake Powell and Lake Mead are expected to plummet low enough for the agency to declare an official shortage for the first time, threatening the supply of Colorado River water.

Guillermo Lasso | A victor of circumstances

The centre-right candidate’s win curtails the pink tide in Ecuador further

Our lands are under threat, say Tamils in Sri Lanka’s Eastern Province

Systematic effort to change Tamil areas’ demographics, alleges Batticaloa MP Shanakiyan Rasamanickam.

Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan | The rally of the radical clerics

The religious party, which was once backed by the establishment, is turning up the heat on Prime Minister Imran Khan over anti-France protests

Protest at China-funded Bangladesh plant, 5 dead

Police open fire as stir turns violent

Insulting Prophet should be same as denying Holocaust, says Imran Khan

Pakistan Prime Minister speaks after Anti-France protests.

J&J scientists refute ‘class effect’ to blame for clots in those who got its vaccine

They say the two vaccines are ‘substantially different’ and have different effects

Prince Philip laid to rest as somber queen sits alone

Philip has been interred in the Royal Vault at St. George’s Chapel alongside the remains of 24 other royals, including three kings of England.

China-backed Colombo Port City no threat to Sri Lanka's sovereignty: Minister

The Colombo Port City project, expected to play a key role in China's ambitious 'Maritime Silk Road' project in India's backyard, is said to be the single largest private sector development ever in the island

Myanmar pardons prisoners, unclear if coup foes among them

While reducing the sentence for some, the state has released 23,047 prisoners, including 137 foreigners who will be deported from Myanmar.

Iran names suspect in Natanz attack, says he fled country

The report also aired what appeared to be an Interpol “red notice” seeking his arrest.

Biden hosts Japan's Suga for first White House summit; China tops agenda

President Joe Biden hosted Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga on Friday as the first foreign leader to visit his White House, underscoring

Coronavirus | Worldwide COVID-19 death toll tops a staggering 3 million

Around the world, the trajectory of the coronavirus and the race to bring it under control vary widely from country to country

After outcry, WH says Biden will lift refugee cap in May

Mr. Biden has been consulting with his advisers to determine what number of refugees could realistically be admitted to the United States between now and October 1, the end of the fiscal year.

2 men killed, officer wounded in San Antonio shootout

The incident came one day after a man sought for shooting at busy U.S. 281 from a northern San Antonio flyover overpass was shot dead

China’s GDP grew record 18.3% in Q1

China’s economy expanded at a record pace in the first quarter as the country continued its rapid recovery from last year’s pandemic-fuelled slump,

U.S. FedEx facility shooting | Four Sikhs among eight killed

19-year-old opened fire at FedEx facility.

Raul Castro confirms he's resigning, ending long era in Cuba

His retirement means that for the first time in more than six decades Cubans won't have a Castro formally guilding their affairs

Chicago releases video of police shooting

Authorities in Chicago released police body camera footage on Thursday showing an officer shooting dead a 13-year-old Latino boy, as the Mayor of

Finland offers to host Russia, U.S. meeting

Austria has also offered to host the world leaders.

India on U.S. Treasury Currency Monitoring List Again

India was on the list in the previous report from December 2020 as well.

U.S. says Russia was given Trump campaign poll data

Manafort aide passed it on, it says.

Opponents of Myanmar coup form shadow government

It includes members of Suu Kyi’s ousted Cabinet and ethnic minority leaders.

Worldview with Suhasini Haidar | Is there a backchannel between India and Pakistan?

Diplomatic Affairs Editor Suhasini Haidar analyses whether there is a backchannel currently in play between India and Pakistan

Coronavirus | Australia reports death after AstraZeneca shot

It is the third case of blood clots in Australia officially linked to the vaccine since the national rollout began in early March

Joe Biden-Suga Yoshihide ‘likely’ to announce next in-person Quad Summit, says U.S. official

Mr Suga and Mr Biden are also expected to discuss regional security including North Korea, China and China-Taiwan issues.

Turkey bans use of cryptocurrencies for payments, sends Bitcoin down

Turkey's central bank bannedthe use of cryptocurrencies and crypto assets to purchase goodsand services, citing "irrepairable" possible damages and

UNHCR appeals to Italy not to impede migrants rescue boats

Charities that operate the boats complain that safety measures required by Italy are tantamount to blocking their operations.

Iran starts enriching uranium to 60%, its highest level ever

While 60 % is higher than any level Iran previously enriched uranium, it is still lower than weapons-grade levels of 90 %.

Pakistan PM Imran Khan appoints Shaukat Tareen as new Finance Minister in cabinet reshuffle

A banker by profession, Mr. Tareen, 68, served in the same capacity in the government of Pakistan Peoples Party (2009-10) for a short period before he decided to step down to raise capital for his Silk Bank.

Hong Kong democracy leaders given jail terms amid crackdown

A total of nine advocates were given jail terms, but four of them, including 82-year-old lawyer and former lawmaker Martin Lee, had their sentences suspended after their age and accomplishments were taken into consideration.

Coronavirus | Waive vaccine intellectual property rules, Senators write to Biden

The lawmakers, in a letter delivered to the White House on Thursday evening, wrote that Biden should “prioritize people over pharmaceutical company profits” and support the temporary waiver of the rules.

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34K | Tamil actor Vivekh passes away, condolences pour in

Devotees gather to offer prayers during the third 'Shahi Snan' of the Kumbh Mela 2021, at Har ki Pauri Ghat in Haridwar, Wednesday, April 14, 2021.

16K | Coronavirus | Modi seeks curtailment of Haridwar Kumbh Mela amid surge in COVID-19 cases

A health worker talking to people about coronavirus RT-PCR testing in New Delhi. File

16K | Coronavirus | ‘Strong evidence’ COVID-19 predominantly spreads through air, says Lancet study

Working sequence: The first dose is a priming dose while the second dose given 28 days later is partially priming and partially boosting, and hence its boosting effect is short-lived, says Jacob John.

12K | Can Covaxin booster dose prolong protection?

11K | No annuity rider, NPS subscribers get ₹5 lakh exit option

Workers unload oxygen cylinders from a truck at a hospital, used for COVID-19 patients at NMCH, amid rising coronavirus cases across the country, in Patna, Bihar on April. 17, 2021.

11K | Superintendent of Bihar’s COVID-19 dedicated hospital writes to govt. to relieve him due to lack of oxygen supply

Employees pack boxes containing vials of Covishield vaccine at the Serum Institute of India in Pune on January 21, 2021.

11K | The secrecy around deaths after vaccination

Thousands of people gathered to get a glimpse of actor Vivekh at Virugambakkam on Saturday.

8K | Actor Vivekh cremated with police honours

Oxygen cylinders are refilled at a private gas company in Mumbai on April 17, 2021.

8K | Coronavirus | No response from PM on call for oxygen, says Maharashtra CMO