U.N. concerned over ‘grave immediate risk’ to Rohingya refugees on boats
The U.N. refugee agency UNHCR voiced mounting concern on Thursday over a “grave immediate risk” to Rohingya refugees aboard boats in the Bay of Bengal...
U.S. economic aid to Greenland draws criticism in Denmark
An economic aid package being prepared by the U.S. government to Greenland is drawing criticism in Denmark less than a year after it rebuffed U.S....
China’s Hisense to cut about 23% of jobs in Europe
Chinese household appliances maker Hisense will cut about 2,200 jobs in Europe by the end of the year because of a coronavirus-related demand slump, Slovenia-based...
Coronavirus live updates: UN fears possible ‘hunger pandemic’; vaccine official decries dismissal; Trump disagrees with Georgia reopening – USA TODAY
Coronavirus live updates: UN fears possible ‘hunger pandemic’; vaccine official decries dismissal; Trump disagrees with Georgia reopening USA TODAY Trump says he ‘totally disagrees’ with Georgia...
Indonesia to ban all domestic air, sea travel to early June: officials
Indonesia will temporarily ban domestic air and sea travel starting Friday, barring a few exceptions, to prevent further spread of coronavirus, Transport Ministry officials said...
Dutch coronavirus cases tops 35,000 with 123 new deaths: health authorities
The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the Netherlands rose by 887 to 35,729, health authorities said on Thursday, with 123 new deaths....
Itochu to recall masks after reports of defects in government handout
Japanese trading house Itochu said on Thursday that it will recall cloth face masks and tighten inspections of them following reports of defects in masks...
Rubin says hitting ‘rock bottom’ will force change in tennis
With no tournaments and earning potential on hold, these are worrying times for rank and file tennis players such as Noah Rubin, the American ranked...
Gap says may not have enough money to run operations
Gap Inc warned on Thursday it may not have enough funds to run its operations in the next 12 months as it weathers the impact...
Lombardy becomes latest Italian region to start own coronavirus tests
The northern Italian region of Lombardy, at the epicentre of Europe’s worst coronavirus outbreak, began an antibody testing programme on Thursday as it prepared to...