Workers stranded in their home countries and whose residency visa expired as of the beginning of the year, can now get their visa renewed, according to a ministerial decision issued by Kuwait’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior Anas Al Saleh. “It is permissible to grant residency to a
Day: May 16, 2020
WHO to Launch Global Platform for Collaborative Sharing of Data About Coronavirus
The World Health Organization (WHO) will launch a global platform for open, collaborative sharing of knowledge, data and intellectual property on existing and new health tools in the next few weeks to help countries combat the COVID-19, the WHO chief said on Friday. Speaking at a press conference, WHO Director-General Tedros
Public Transport Fares Cut by 18pc in Punjab
Punjab transporters on Saturday announced to slash fares by 18 percent after successful talks with the Punjab government. The Punjab govt has demanded transporters to decrease fares across the province in order to provide relief to people amid the coronavirus pandemic. Consensus has been made with Provincial govt to reduce fares by
Indian Court Rolls Back Azaan Ban During Covid-19 Lockdown
A court in northern India on Friday allowed Mosques to make Islamic call to prayer, known as the Azaan, determining that it did not violate lockdown rules. Ruling that the Azaan was an integral part of the Islamic religion, the Allahabad High Court urged authorities against hindering its practice under the
Why Does Netanyahu Want to Microchip Our Kids?
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu last week created an uproar when he publicly endorsed the idea of equipping Israeli children with “microchips.” Most upset by the notion were Orthodox and Messianic Jews, the two sectors of Israeli society most inclined to view current events like this through a biblical and prophetic
Honor X10 Design, Colours Gets Revealed Ahead of Launch
Honor X10 is due for launch on May 20th in China. However, the device, mostly its specifications, have been leaked extensively in the past. Now, a Weibo user has shown the live images of the smartphone, as mentioned by Playfuldroid. Yesterday, its pop-up camera structure got leaked on the Chinese social media. Looking
School Closures Reduced Spread of Coronavirus by 40-60 Percent: Wuhan Research
Schools and educational institutions around the world have temporarily shut to contain the spread of coronavirus. But how effective have been these closures on slowing the spread of Covid-19? Research from Wuhan, the Chinese city where the pathogen first broke out, says proactive school closures could reduce peak incidence by 40-60
Community Cooperation in One Gilgit-Baltistan District Bends COVID-19 Curve to Zero
Normal life has returned to Nagar district in Gilgit-Baltistan as its administration and residents have managed to stop coronavirus transmission and no COVID-19 cases were recorded in the region as of Friday. “Since March, we had 94 coronavirus positive cases but after 54 days of untiring efforts today we have zero
30 Indian Migrant Workers, Caught in Lockdown, Die in Truck Crash Going Home
A truck crammed with migrant labourers trying to reach their distant homes amid a nationwide lockdown crashed in northern India on Saturday, killing at least 30 and injuring 35. The accident occurred before daybreak, when the truck collided with another truck that was parked by a roadside eatery in the Auraiya
Leopards Spotted in Pakistan Capital’s Park as COVID-19 Clears Way
Leopards, jackals and other creatures living in Islamabad’s tree-covered hills have been enjoying a rare respite from the throngs of hikers and joggers that normally pack the trails. Rangers in the Pakistani capital’s Margalla Hills National Park saw animal activity increase soon after the city was locked down in March to