Cracks down on video-making in Malaysia, opposition says its attack on free speech
Malaysia’s communications minister says all film-makers require a government licence to make videos, including those broadcast on social media.
Tag: Lockdown
Israeli PM faces pushback on money-for-all Covid plan
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu $6bn grant proposal for citizens to alleviate economic crisis opposed by some officials.
Emmanuel macron govt grants health workers ‘historic’ pay rise
Emmanuel macron government has granted health workers ‘historic’ pay rise after weeks of negotiations,major unions have agreed on accord.
To avoid gaining weight during lockdown, no need to stop eating
The researchers found that the resulting stress, anxiety, tiredness and boredom of lockdown are the main causes of unhealthy eating…
Singapore People’s Action Party on track to retain power
Singapore’s ruling party is on track to retain power comfortably, early counting of votes from Friday’s general election showed, but…
Serbia, Kosovo renew talks on most intractable territorial disputes
Serbia and Kosovo leaders begin the ‘very difficult’ process aimed at resolving their territorial dispute led by French President and…
Boris Johnson father defends trip to Greece despite COVID-19 advisory
Boris Johnson father defended his decision to fly to Greece even though at that time government advice for UK nationals…
French President picks less famous civil servant as new prime minister
French President named Jean Castex, as his new PM as he acted to recast his presidency and take back control…
PM Johnson to unveil new infrastructure plan
PM Johnson will launch a plan to get Britain “moving again” after COVID lockdown, when govt will set out measures…
Tourism ‘air bridge’ talks going well between UK-Portugal
Tourism ‘air bridge’ negotiations between Portugal and Britain that would allow British tourists to dodge a quarantine upon returning home…
Pakistani authorities to seal city areas across country
Pakistani authorities says they will re-impose strict lockdowns in selected areas of several cities from Monday night to stem quickening…
UK reviews distancing rule for next level of easing lockdown
UK reviewing its two-metre social distancing rule ahead of next stage lockdown easing planned for July 4, when restaurants and…
Greece ready to open to tourists but safety top priority
Greece Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has said the safety of tourists is a top priority for us as we are…
United States plans “shake transatlantic relationship”, Merkel ally says
United States plans to withdraw troops from Germany “shake the pillars of the transatlantic relationship”, Peter Beyer said.
Britain should have gone into lockdown sooner
Britain’s failure to impose a nationwide lockdown to tackle the spread of Covid sooner has cost many lives, one of…
Missing Politician Anel Bueno body found
Missing Mexican local legislator Anel Bueno from western Colima state body found, he was abducted on April 29 by an…
Jordan reopens mosques for communal prayers
Jordan reopened mosques for socially distanced prayers for the first time in over two months,Security deployed to enforce strict social…
British FM defends lockdown easing as the ‘right step’
British foreign minister defended the government’s careful loosening of the coronavirus lockdown, saying it was the “right step to be…
Thai govt approves $58 billion economic package to ease Pandemic impact
Thai government passed a 1.9 trillion baht ($58 billion) economic support package on Sunday to ease the impact of the…
European Union released details of $824bn coronavirus recovery plan
European Union coronavirus relief package seeks to avoid a further splintering of economic growth and wealth levels among EU’s 27…
British PM Explanation of aide’s lockdown trip made Britons bristle
British PM says people should make up their own minds about the decision of his senior aide to drive 250…
Prime Minister Rutte did not visit dying mother due to lockdown rules
Prime Minister Mark Rutte did not visit his 96-year-old mother dying mother until end due to coronavirus rules,Office says.