WORLD

Australian bushfire inquiry makes 80 recommendations
IANS -
Thirty-three people died, including nine firefighters, in the 2019-20 bushfires, which burned from July 2019 to March 2020.
Joe Biden leads Donald Trump in Florida, Pennsylvania and North Carolina
IANS -
In North Carolina, the President won 49.83 per cent of the votes, while in Pennsylvania he garnered 48.18 per cent of the ballots. In the latest Hill/Harris battleground poll released on Thursday, Biden was leading Trump by three points in Florida, 50 per cent to 47 per cent.
Global Covid-19 cases reach 45 million
IANS -
As of Friday morning, the total caseload and death toll stood at 44,908,477 and 1,179,278, respectively, the University's Center for Systems Science and Engineering (CSSE) revealed in its latest update.
Typhoon Molave 22 in Philippines
IANS -
In the latest update, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said that Molave, the 17th tropical cyclone to lash the Philippines this year, displaced over 775,513 people across seven regions in the main island of Luzon and the central Philippines.
Hurricane Zeta leaves thousands without power in Louisiana
IANS -
At the peak, about 531,000 people were without power in the state, Xinhua news agency quoted Louisiana governor's office as saying on Thursday citing numbers from the Public Service Commission.
'Wheels up': Mike Pompeo ahead of his New Delhi visit for India-US 2+2 dialogue
Newsmen News Desk -
The United States Secretary of State Mike Pompeo recently tweeted: “Grateful for the opportunity to connect with our partners to promote a shared vision for a free and open #IndoPacific composed of independent, strong, and prosperous nations.”
Edward Snowden obtains open-ended Russian residence permit
Newsmen News Desk -
Snowden was granted an open-ended residence permit earlier today.
Global Covid-19 cases top 41.5 million
IANS -
As of Friday morning, the total number of cases stood at 41,595,980, while the death toll surged to 1,135,880, the University's Center for Systems Science and Engineering (CSSE) revealed in its latest update.
Revolt against the government over IGP arrest disturbed the nation
Newsmen News Desk -
Army Chief Qamar Javed Bajwa has walked into the situation and demanded an inquiry for the ''Karachi Incident''.
'Not a reality show': Obama mocks Trump in his debut rally
Newsmen News Desk -
At a drive-in rally in Philadelphia, one of the largest of its kind, Former Prez Obama debuted his first election campaign for the Democrat party nominee Joe Biden.
Advertisement