EU provides US $14 mn to support UN activities in Libya
The UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) said that the European Union Trust Fund (EUTF) has provided 13 million euros (US $14 million) to support UN activities in Libya.
Indian-origin surgeon dies of COVID-19 in UK
An "incredibly dedicated" Indian-origin surgeon has died in the UK after testing positive for COVID-19, a media report said on Tuesday.
Trump offers help to treat ailing UK PM
US President Donald Trump has offered help to treat UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson who was moved to intensive care in a London hospital after his coronavirus symptoms "worsened".
Indian-American journalist dies of COVID-19 in New York
Indian-American journalist Brahm Kanchibotla has died of COVID-19 that is ravaging New York, the epicentre of the pandemic in the US.
US death toll likely much higher: Report
"The true death toll (in the US) is likely much higher" than what has been reported, a media report said, citing concerns expressed by hospital officials, doctors, public health experts and medical ex
NZ Health Minister apologizes for breaking lockdown rules
New Zealand Health Minister David Clark on Tuesday apologized for breaching the country's COVID-19 lockdown rules after he drove to a beach for a family outing and went to a public domain for a mounta
California loans 500 ventilators to US national stockpile
California Governor Gavin Newsom announced that his state will lend 500 ventilators to the Strategic National Stockpile inventory in order to help other hard-hit states like New York to fight the COVI
Trudeau promises more aid for Canadians
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said that his government will soon make emergency benefits accessible for citizens who do not currently qualify.
Philippines extends COVID-19 lockdown until April 30
Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte on Tuesday approved the extension of a lockdown and strict quarantine measures for Luzon island until April 30 to contain the spread of COVID-19 in the country.
Great Barrier Reef undergoes worst mass bleaching event
The Great Barrier Reef, the world's largest coral reef system located in northeast Australia, has suffered its worst mass coral bleaching in recent years, a group of scientists said on Tuesday.
Aus Cardinal freed after child sexual abuse convictions quashed
Cardinal George Pell was freed from prison on Tuesday after the High Court of Australia overturned his convictions for the sexual abuse of two boys in the 1990s.
Singapore-based Indian-origin appointed high court judge
Singapore President has appointed Indian-origin Judicial Commissioner Dedar Singh Gill as a judge of the High Court from August 1, the Prime Minister's Office said.