Singapore spike reveals scale of migrant worker infections
(UTV | Singapore) – Singapore has seen its biggest number of new cases in a single day, driven by increased testing of foreign workers. Once...
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Trump unveils plan to reopen states in phases
(UTV | Covid -19) – As Covid-19 continues to spread across the US, President Donald Trump has given governors guidance on reopening state economies in...
Pregnant UK nurse dies from virus but baby ‘well’
(UTV | COVID-19) – The baby of a “highly valued and loved” nurse who died after contracting Covid-19 has been delivered successfully....
North Korean defector becomes first to win South Korea parliamentary seat
(UTV | COLOMBO) – Thae Yong-ho has become the first ever North Korean defector to win a constituency seat in South Korea....
India to ease farming restrictions, travel still banned
(UTV | COVID-19) – A day after extending a nationwide lockdown, India has relaxed restrictions on farming, banking and public works, but transport services and...
US to halt funding to WHO, says Trump
(UTV | COVID-19) – US President Donald Trump says he has instructed his administration to halt funding to the World Health Organization (WHO)....
Trump claims ‘total’ authority to lift lockdown
(UTV | COVID-19) – President Donald Trump has claimed “total” power to lift the nationwide coronavirus lockdown, contradicting governors and legal experts....
India extends nationwide coronavirus lockdown until May 3
(UTV | COVID-19) – Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has extended the country’s nationwide lockdown until May 3 in a bid to contain the continued...
Japan rushes to house thousands of homeless people
(UTV | COLOMBO) – Japanese authorities are rushing to house thousands of homeless people following the closure of internet cafes in several major cities....
Spain allows some businesses to reopen
(UTV | COLOMBO) – Some non-essential workers in Spain will be allowed to go back to work on Monday as the country partially relaxes its...