UK on track to become one of Europe’s worst hit in COVID-19 pandemic
Britain is on track to become one of Europe’s worst-hit countries in the coronavirus pandemic, according to data on Tuesday that showed deaths from COVID-19...
Faulty masks for pregnant women are latest problem for Japan’s government
Some 300,000 coronavirus masks sent to pregnant women in Japan as part of a government handout have been found to be faulty, media reported on...
WHO stepping up shipments but warns on disruption of vaccine, food supplies
The World Health Organization (WHO) said on Tuesday that it is stepping up shipments of diagnostic tests and protective equipment, with a new focus on...
Japan must keep state of emergency, 2021 Olympics ‘difficult,’ top doctor says
It is too early to consider lifting Japan’s state of emergency over the coronavirus, the head of a powerful physicians’ lobby said on Tuesday, adding...
Hezbollah blames ‘negative’ c. bank performance for pound collapse: report
The decline of the Lebanese pound to record lows against the U.S. dollar points to a “negative performance” by the central bank and the governor...
COVID-19 deaths in England and Wales 35% higher than early stats showed: ONS
The death toll involving COVID-19 in England and Wales was 35% higher than the daily figures for deaths in hospitals released by the government as...
Freed from strict lockdown New Zealanders head to fast food outlets, beaches
New Zealanders queued for burgers, fries and coffee takeaway on Tuesday after they were freed from a month-long lockdown, which Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has...
Another day, another 20% plunge in WTI oil
Another big fall in oil prices dragged hordes of petrocurrencies under on Tuesday but even an HSBC warning of mounting bad credit and a near...
Norwegian Air slightly amends terms of conversion plan after talks with bondholders
Norwegian Air , the budget carrier that is fighting for its survival, has made some amendments to the terms of its debt-to-equity conversion plan in...
World’s biggest film festivals unite for streaming event
More than 20 film festivals around the world, including major showcases Cannes and Tribeca, are teaming up for a ten-day long free streaming event on...