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PM Ardern Touts New Zealand as 'Safe Haven' for Investment as Country Flattens Covid-19 Curve
Jacinda Ardern faces the tough task of rebooting the $200-billion economy dependent on trade and tourism, with growth expected to slow significantly, costing hundreds of thousands of jobs.
Coronavirus to Delay Regional Elections in Indonesia as Cases Rise to 12,071
The elections have planned to be held simultaneously in 270 regions across the archipelago nation to elect 9 governors, 37 mayors and 224 district chiefs.
US Coronavirus Death Toll Crosses 70,000-mark, Nearly 12 Lakh Test Positive so far
The number of people who have tested positive in the US is more than the combined total of the next largest outbreaks in Spain, Italy, the United Kingdom, France and Germany.
Over 500 Medics, 40 Journalists Infected with Covid-19 in Pakistan
Doctors across the country have been complaining for weeks that they are not being provided with the personal protective equipment, making them vulnerable to the virus.
Iran Says US Push to Extend UNSC Arms Embargo on Tehran is 'Illegitimate'
The United States said on Thursday it was "hopeful" the UN Security Council would extend the arms embargo on Iran before it expires in October.
South Korea to Relax Social Distancing Rules Further Starting May 6
Widespread testing, intensive contact tracing and tracking apps have enabled South Korea to limit the spread of the coronavirus.
Singapore Minister Says RCEP Trade Deal on Track for Year-end Signing
The countries have made an offer to India, which pulled out of talks last November, to see if it is prepared to rejoin discussions.
UK Covid-19 Death Toll Rises 621 To 28,131, Shadowing Italy
The coronavirus death toll in United Kingdom rose 621 on May 1 to total 28,131, just short of Italy which 28,236 fatalities.
Fever Tests for Commuters Among Likely Steps Towards Easing Covid-19 Lockdown in Britain
Johnson has promised a 'comprehensive plan' by next week on how he plans to unlock Britain when he reviews the social distancing measures by next Thursday, the legal deadline for the review.
Balanced Approach: How Boeing Went From Appealing for US Government Aid to Snubbing it
Boeing had lobbied extensively for aid and had called for at least $60 billion in government loans for the entire aerospace manufacturing sector.
US States Loosen Coronavirus Lockdowns as Covid-19 Experimental Drug Gets Green Light
Washington renewed its warnings to Beijing a day after Trump threatened to slap tariffs on China with the White House accusing Chinese authorities of "slow-walking" coronavirus data.
Pakistan Reports Record 990 Cases in Single Day, Cases Jump to 17,439 With 391 Deaths
The Ministry of National Health Services said Punjab reported 6,340 cases, Sindh 6,675, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa 2,627, Balochistan 1,049, Islamabad 343, Gilgit-Baltistan 339 and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir reported 66 cases.
'Taliban Kidnapped My Brother': SEALs Tried to Locate US Citizen Taken by Afghan Militants, Says Report
The disappearance several months ago of the contractor from Illinois has been shrouded in mystery, and the case has been the subject of minimal public discussion by the US government.
Human Bodies in Vehicles Found Outside Brooklyn Funeral Home
New York Police Department responded to a 911 call reported of the bodies.
35 US States Release Formal Opening Plans From Coronavirus Shutdown
Donald Trump exuded confidence over better days for US after coronavirus deaths as 35 of the 50 states released formals plans to reopen.
US Records More than 2,200 Coronavirus Deaths in 24 Hours, Total Toll Tops That of Vietnam War
The total number of US deaths from new coronavirus have reached 58,351, passing the 58,220 which the National Archives records as US losses from combat and other causes, including accidents, in the years-long Southeast Asian war.