Hyatt Hotels to slash 1,300 jobs globally amid pandemic Hyatt Hotels cite the 'historic drop in travel demand and the expected slow pace of recovery’ for the layoffs. Published 13 May, 2020 12:48am WHATSAPP
PICTURES: Karachiites get back to work as lockdown eased Workers in different industries resume their jobs. Published 13 May, 2020 12:27am WHATSAPP
Sindh Governor Imran Ismail recovers from Covid-19 He had tested positive for the virus late last month. Published 13 May, 2020 12:16am WHATSAPP
Chile to face worst of coronavirus outbreak in coming weeks: president Pinera nonetheless urged calm saying Chile's mortality rate from Covid-19 remains the region's lowest. Published 13 May, 2020 12:00am WHATSAPP
Twitter to let some employees work from home permanently The social media company said it will not re-open most offices before September. Published 12 May, 2020 11:44pm WHATSAPP
Saudi Arabia to introduce 24-hour daily curfew across the Kingdom for Eid holiday Until then economic activities will remain open and people can move freely between 9am and 5pm. Published 12 May, 2020 11:27pm WHATSAPP
French primary pupils trickle back to class after eight-week lockdown Covid-19 has already killed more than 26,000 people in France. Published 12 May, 2020 11:11pm WHATSAPP
'The lockdown has ended, not the pandemic' — Govt reminds in new PSA Precautions are crucial to ensure our protection and that of others, says PM Office message. Published 12 May, 2020 10:52pm WHATSAPP
Iceland to test airport passengers for Covid-19 The government said it would be offering testis to travellers landing at Keflavik airport. Published 12 May, 2020 10:37pm WHATSAPP
'Serious' consequences if US reopens too fast: top govt expert Fauci Anthony Fauci says US deaths caused by Covid-19 are likely higher than the roughly 80,000 fatalities in the govt toll. Published 12 May, 2020 10:22pm WHATSAPP
Canada offers seniors $500 each for pandemic expenses “The last few weeks have been particularly tough for our seniors and their families,” says Trudeau. Published 12 May, 2020 10:05pm WHATSAPP
52 NYC children diagnosed with inflammatory syndrome linked to virus, says mayor Urges parents to call their pediatricians if their children exhibit symptoms. Published 12 May, 2020 09:43pm WHATSAPP
Suspension of domestic flights extended until May 29 The suspension in domestic flights was earlier extended until May 13 in view of the coronavirus pandemic. Updated 12 May, 2020 10:44pm WHATSAPP
Canadian rocker Bryan Adams faces backlash over 'racist' Covid-19 post Says London gigs were nixed thanks to “bat eating, wet market animal selling, virus making greedy bastards". Published 12 May, 2020 09:06pm WHATSAPP
Russia moves to ease lockdown despite surge in virus cases Officials say the high number of cases reflects a huge testing campaign. Published 12 May, 2020 08:49pm WHATSAPP
NA speaker returns home after hospitalisation, says will completely recover soon Asad Qaiser thanks the nation for praying for his health. Published 12 May, 2020 08:37pm WHATSAPP
Balochistan reports 97 new coronavirus cases The death toll in the province remains unchanged at 27. Published 12 May, 2020 08:34pm WHATSAPP
India's Modi announces $266 billion economic package after coronavirus hit Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will announce further details on the package in the coming days. Published 12 May, 2020 08:27pm WHATSAPP
Watch: Cape Town health workers protest over virus protective gear, transport Medics demonstrate outside Cape Town's Tygerberg Hospital. Published 12 May, 2020 08:08pm WHATSAPP
WHO sees 'potentially positive data' in treating coronavirus “We do have some treatments that seem to be in very early studies limiting the severity or the length of the illness." Published 12 May, 2020 08:02pm WHATSAPP
Singapore plans coronavirus tests for all in migrant dormitories About 32,000 of those living in dormitories have already been tested. Published 12 May, 2020 08:00pm WHATSAPP
36,000 Afghan refugee families in Pakistan to receive Rs12,000 emergency cash each The initiative is aimed at benefiting the most vulnerable refugee families impacted by the pandemic in Pakistan. Published 12 May, 2020 07:53pm WHATSAPP
Trump backs Tesla on reopening after Musk defies order Trump's comments came a day after Musk said he was restarting production at the plant in Fremont. Published 12 May, 2020 07:38pm WHATSAPP
Toilet duty for Jakarta's social distancing violators Latrine duty is among a range of punishments listed in new rules aimed at battling coronavirus infections in Jakarta. Published 12 May, 2020 07:02pm WHATSAPP
Dubai turns world's tallest building into coronavirus charity box Dubai’s economy has been hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic. Published 12 May, 2020 06:47pm WHATSAPP
Putin's spokesman says he has coronavirus Peskov is the fourth senior government official to have fallen ill. Published 12 May, 2020 06:40pm WHATSAPP
Spain orders two-week quarantine for incoming travellers from Friday Prior to the new rules, arriving travellers had to abide by the general restrictions. Published 12 May, 2020 06:18pm WHATSAPP
London honours Captain Tom Moore, 100, in ancient ceremony The honour is the latest bestowed on Moore. Published 12 May, 2020 06:17pm WHATSAPP
Lockdown measures may be tightened if SOPs aren't followed, says Sindh CM "I have received reports that nobody, including traders and the public, is observing the government's SOPs." Published 12 May, 2020 06:15pm WHATSAPP
