A Ghanaian footballer, who stuck in India for 74 days because of the nationwide lockdown and slept in an airport, has finally been rescued and shifted to a hospital till the time he leaves for his home.

After spending 74 days in Mumbai airport, Ghanaian footballer rescued

For the first time in 68 years, Pakistan's economy is set to contract in the outgoing fiscal year with a negative 0.38 per cent due to the adverse impact of the coronavirus pandemic coupled with the already weak financial situation before the pandemic hit the country, according to the economic survey unveiled on Thursday.

Pakistan's economy contracts for first time in 68 years by -0.38 pc

India is among a group of 15 high-risk countries where lifting lockdown and relaxing restrictions can lead to a spike in new infections, according to an analysis by securities research firm Nomura.

Lockdown restrictions averted over 530 million COVID-19 cases: Study

A group of Russian thrill-seekers were spotted on Tuesday (June 9) fighting summer heat with a method of their own - riding in a wagon transformed into a swimming pool in the centre of the Urals city of Yekaterinburg.

Russians combat summer heat by riding swimming pool wagon

For the last 3 months, countries around the world have been under complete or a partial lockdown to battle COVID-19 pandemic. Now a new international study by American scientists says that lockdowns may have prevented around 530 million COVID-19 cases worldwide. Watch report.

Are lockdowns a huge success? New study hails lockdown policies

Lockdowns prevented around 3.1 million deaths in 11 European countries, according to a new modelling study published on Monday.

According to a study 'Lockdown measures averted 3 million deaths in Europe'; Watch this report

Sun-bathers stretched out on blankets while others floated on the clear blue waters of Malagueta Beach in the southern city of Malaga on the Costa del Sol on Monday (June 8) as the city entered phase 3 of the de-escalation plan.

Malaga's beaches and bars come back to life as restrictions eased further

Life for New Zealanders returned to normal on Tuesday (June 9) as the government lifted all social distancing restrictions except for border controls, after declaring it was free of the coronavirus.

New Zealanders enjoy life back to normal after social distancing restrictions lifted

Demand for puppies in the United Kingdom has surged amid the coronavirus-induced lockdown. British breeders reported an increased interest in buying puppies, given the lockdown.

Amid increasing demand for puppies in the UK, breeders fear many will end up in rescue homes

Air New Zealand will be nimbler, fly fewer passengers and routes, and may cut more jobs as it targets a return to "healthy profits" by 2022, its chief executive said as he navigates the airline through the coronavirus crisis.

''Survive, Revive, Thrive'': Air New Zealand's 800-day runway to healthy profits

Singapore Airlines Ltd said on Monday that it had secured about $1 billion in credit facilities, in addition to the S$8.8 billion ($6.32 billion) it recently raised from a rights issue, to help it weather the COVID-19 pandemic.

Singapore Airlines secures $1 billion additional credit after rights issue

Lockdowns imposed to curb the spread of COVID-19 have saved millions of lives and easing them now carries high risks, according to two international studies published on Monday.

Lockdowns saved many lives and easing them is risky, say scientists

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday announced that the lockdown in the state, which was set to last till June 15, has been extended till the end of the month.

West Bengal extends lockdown till June 30

After 75 days of a nationwide lockdown, India is finally opening up the economy for people. As India gears up for Unlock 1.0, the number of rising cases is still on a constant rise.

COVID 19: India gears up for Unlock 1.0; devotees flock to religious places

India's sports stars have had to adapt to a rather secluded life during the current lockdown. most have been helping out at home and trying innovative ways to stay fit. some are even pondering abound a possible career switch....badminton ace Ashwini Ponnappa is trying out for a possible role in the wion sports team. watch her turn the tables and interview sports editor Digvijay Singh Deo

A role reversal as badminton ace Ashwini Ponnappa interviews WION sports editor Digvijay Singh Deo

WION in an exclusive conversation on WION Sports spoke to Arjuna Awardee and Indian Gold player Shubhankar Sharma. He opened on his schedule during the coronavirus lockdown.

WION exclusive conversation with Arjuna Awardee Shubhankar Sharma

The concept of online teaching-learning for school children - has not found favour with eminent scientist K Kasturirangan, who says direct physical and mental connection is important to bring out aspects such as playfulness and creativity in them.

Creativity can't be transferred through online classes: Kasturirangan

An eminent scientist on Sunday swuggested a shift system in schools to prevent spread of the coronavirus and continuing with online classes with focus on project-based learning in a big way to promote creativity.

Eminent scientist suggests shift-system in schools when they reopen

Pakistan witnessed the highest inflation in the world in the fiscal year 2020 with the country recording a 12-year high at 14.6 per cent in the month of January, forcing policy makers to increase interest rate, the country's central bank said on Sunday.

Pakistan sees highest inflation in the world during 2020: SBP

The iconic Bellagio fountain has been restarted, the famous casinos of Las Vegas are back in action and several resorts on the Las Vegas strip have reopened. "The casino is open.

Restaurants and bars reopen across the world amid coronavirus pandemic

The sparkle has returned to the Yamuna river flowing through India's capital of New Delhi, residents say, after decades of filthy and stinking waters, matted with garbage and polluted with toxic effluent from industry.

Delhi: Yamuna river sparkles again as factory waste reduces amid lockdown

Gyms across France re-opened for business on Tuesday (June 3) with social distancing measures in place to limit the risk of COVID-19 infection.

French gyms re-open with taped off running machines

In the bustling kitchen of one of Bogota's trendiest restaurants, a team of chefs that usually caters to the Colombian capital's well-heeled citizens is preparing meals for a community of people cut off from work and housing during the Andean country's coronavirus quarantine.

For Colombia's quarantined poor, lunch is served - by trendy restaurants

The Supreme Court, while hearing a batch of petitions challenging the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) notification on payment of wages, observed that some negotiations have to happen between employers and workers to iron out what has to be done for the salary for these 54 days.

Employers and employees to negotiate themselves for wages during lockdown: SC

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