British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said that China's actions against Hong Kongers have risked "badly eroding" the protection of civic and political freedom which is mentioned in the Sino-British agreement.&nbsp;

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During a daily briefing on government's coronavirus news, Johnson said: "I do think that what is happening now is potentially going to be an infringement of the Sino-UK, China-British agreement ... (which) protects political and civic freedoms in Hong Kong. That looks as though it could be very, very badly eroded by what is being proposed."

"What we are saying is that we want to hold out our hand, a hand of friendship and support and loyalty, to the people of Hong Kong," said Johnson.&nbsp;

He even said that there was no contradiction between the United Kingdom's views on Hong Kong and Chinese telecoms group Huawei. He said that he wants a "good, friendly, clear-eyed working relationship" with China.

Earlier, China hit out at Britain’s plans to change immigration laws for Hong Kongers seeking relief amid the ongoing protests against China’s imposition of security laws in the former British territory.

The laws introduce provisions of sedition and essentially criticize the Chinese Communist Party a crime in the city which enjoys democratic freedoms not available to people in mainland China. &nbsp;

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British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said that China's actions against Hong Kongers have risked "badly eroding" the protection of civic and political freedom which is mentioned in the Sino-British agreement.

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said that China's actions against Hong Kongers have risked "badly eroding" the protection of civic and political freedom which is mentioned in the Sino-British agreement. Also read: UK's 'interference' in Hong Kong will 'backfire': China During a daily briefing on government's coronavirus news, Johnson said: "I do think that what is happening now is potentially going to be an infringement of the Sino-UK, China-British agreement ... (which) protects political and civic freedoms in Hong Kong. That looks as though it could be very, very badly eroded by what is being proposed." "What we are saying is that we want to hold out our hand, a hand of friendship and support and loyalty, to the people of Hong Kong," said Johnson. He even said that there was no contradiction between the United Kingdom's views on Hong Kong and Chinese telecoms group Huawei. He said that he wants a "good, friendly, clear-eyed working relationship" with China. Earlier, China hit out at Britain’s plans to change immigration laws for Hong Kongers seeking relief amid the ongoing protests against China’s imposition of security laws in the former British territory. The laws introduce provisions of sedition and essentially criticize the Chinese Communist Party a crime in the city which enjoys democratic freedoms not available to people in mainland China. (Inputs from Reuters)

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China hit out at Britain’s plans to change immigration laws for Hong Kongers seeking relief amid the ongoing protests against China’s imposition of security laws in the formerly British territory.

The laws introduce provisions of sedition and essentially make criticism of the Chinese Communist Party a crime in the city which enjoys democratic freedoms not available to people in mainland China.

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"We advise the UK to step back from the brink, abandon their Cold War mentality and colonial mindset, and recognise and respect the fact that Hong Kong has returned" to China, Chinese spokesperson Zhao Lijian said at a briefing.

He added that that the UK needs to “stop interfering in Hong Kong's affairs and China's internal affairs, or this will definitely&nbsp;backfire”.

The UK is setting in motion a coordinated global response to the crisis, due to which the city has largely been embroiled in protests for over a year. What first started as a protest against the now panned Chinese extradition bill turned into a full-fledged movement for democracy in the region.&nbsp;

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UK&nbsp;joins the US in condemning the Chinese plans for Hong Kong, with US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo also showing interest in extending citizenship to the people of Hong Kong if they aren’t “comfortable” in the city.

Trump recently rolled back the special economic status given to the city, which might impact the status of the city as a global financial hub.

On Tuesday, British Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab called on China to “reconsider” its plans for the city which has witnessed violence even amid the coronavirus pandemic.

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Just last week, China’s parliament approved the law which has drawn ire from the global community, and has been largely perceived as an attack on the “One Country, Two Systems” agreement.

On Wednesday, UK PM Boris Johnson reasserted the country’s commitment to Hong Kong and said that his government would not “walk away” from the people of Hong Kong.

If the law is enacted and enforced, Johnson has promised citizenship to millions of Hong Kongers.

China has constantly referred to Hong Kong as a matter of its internal affairs, and has lodged “representations” with the UK over remarks about Hong Kong, which according to spokesman Zhao Lijian is an act of “gross interference”.

(With inputs from Reuters and AFP)

China hit out at Britain’s plans to change immigration laws for Hong Kongers seeking relief amid the ongoing protests against China’s imposition of security laws in the formerly British territory.

China hit out at Britain’s plans to change immigration laws for Hong Kongers seeking relief amid the ongoing protests against China’s imposition of security laws in the formerly British territory. The laws introduce provisions of sedition and essentially make criticism of the Chinese Communist Party a crime in the city which enjoys democratic freedoms not available to people in mainland China. Also read: Some global firms consider moving treasury operations out of Hong Kong "We advise the UK to step back from the brink, abandon their Cold War mentality and colonial mindset, and recognise and respect the fact that Hong Kong has returned" to China, Chinese spokesperson Zhao Lijian said at a briefing. He added that that the UK needs to “stop interfering in Hong Kong's affairs and China's internal affairs, or this will definitely backfire”. The UK is setting in motion a coordinated global response to the crisis, due to which the city has largely been embroiled in protests for over a year. What first started as a protest against the now panned Chinese extradition bill turned into a full-fledged movement for democracy in the region. Police fire tear gas on protesters during a planned protests against a proposal to enact a new security legislation in Hong Kong on May 24, 2020. The proposed legislation is expected to ban treason, subversion and sedition, and follows repeated warnings from Beijing that it will no longer tolerate dissent in Hong Kong, which was shaken by months of massive, sometimes violent anti-government protests last year. | AFP UK joins the US in condemning the Chinese plans for Hong Kong, with US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo also showing interest in extending citizenship to the people of Hong Kong if they aren’t “comfortable” in the city. Trump recently rolled back the special economic status given to the city, which might impact the status of the city as a global financial hub. On Tuesday, British Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab called on China to “reconsider” its plans for the city which has witnessed violence even amid the coronavirus pandemic. Also read: UK to change immigration rules if China imposes new security law on Hong Kong Just last week, China’s parliament approved the law which has drawn ire from the global community, and has been largely perceived as an attack on the “One Country, Two Systems” agreement. On Wednesday, UK PM Boris Johnson reasserted the country’s commitment to Hong Kong and said that his government would not “walk away” from the people of Hong Kong. If the law is enacted and enforced, Johnson has promised citizenship to millions of Hong Kongers. China has constantly referred to Hong Kong as a matter of its internal affairs, and has lodged “representations” with the UK over remarks about Hong Kong, which according to spokesman Zhao Lijian is an act of “gross interference”. (With inputs from Reuters and AFP)

UK's 'interference' in Hong Kong will 'backfire': China

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Australia has been one of those few countries which has been able to contain the spread of coronavirus. The number of active cases has seen a significant decline in Australia, and the Australian government is planning to let people return back to their day-to-day life soon.

Not only have the number of cases declined, but the infected people have also been able to recover.

In light of this, the Australian government has urged the British government to exempt Australians from the 14-day quarantine period while travelling to the UK.

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The UK government is planning to initiate a 14-day quarantine period for all travellers who will be travelling to the UK for the next few weeks. The British&nbsp;government is taking this step to contain the spread of coronavirus, and avoid the second peak in the number of positive cases.

However, since Australia has been able to bring their country to a lower rank in the number of positive cases, the officials believe that Australians pose less of a threat to the UK in terms of spreading the virus.

"Australia has led the world in the successful containment of COVID-19, which clearly means that travellers coming from Australia would pose a low risk to the rest of the world," Trade Minister Simon Birmingham said in a statement.

He also stated that Australia will not be opening their international borders to non-citizens, for now. However, all the citizens travelling back to the country will&nbsp;have to quarantine for two weeks upon arrival. 
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Australia has been one of those few countries which has been able to contain the spread of coronavirus. The number of active cases has seen a significant decline in Australia, and the Australian government is planning to let people return back to their day-to-day life soon.

Australia has been one of those few countries which has been able to contain the spread of coronavirus. The number of active cases has seen a significant decline in Australia, and the Australian government is planning to let people return back to their day-to-day life soon. Not only have the number of cases declined, but the infected people have also been able to recover. In light of this, the Australian government has urged the British government to exempt Australians from the 14-day quarantine period while travelling to the UK. Also read: The New norm? Cricket Australia set to seek ICC's permission to use disinfectants on match balls The UK government is planning to initiate a 14-day quarantine period for all travellers who will be travelling to the UK for the next few weeks. The British government is taking this step to contain the spread of coronavirus, and avoid the second peak in the number of positive cases. However, since Australia has been able to bring their country to a lower rank in the number of positive cases, the officials believe that Australians pose less of a threat to the UK in terms of spreading the virus. "Australia has led the world in the successful containment of COVID-19, which clearly means that travellers coming from Australia would pose a low risk to the rest of the world," Trade Minister Simon Birmingham said in a statement. He also stated that Australia will not be opening their international borders to non-citizens, for now. However, all the citizens travelling back to the country will have to quarantine for two weeks upon arrival.

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A lot of questions are being raised on British Government's decision on refusing a request from indian government to&nbsp;extradite Mohammed Hanif Umerji Patel, also known as `Tiger Hanif`,&nbsp;a suspect in 1993 bomb blasts that happened in Surat, Gujarat.

He is&nbsp;alleged to be an aide of the infamous underworld don Dawood Ibrahim. He has been accused by the Indian government of playing a main role in the devastating 1993 Surat bomb blasts.&nbsp;

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The bombings took place in january 1993&nbsp;at a railway station in the Varachha area of Surat, and left dozens of people critically injured.

Hanif has, in the past, stated that his human rights will be violated and he will be tortured in india, but has lost multiple legal bids to remain in the UK.&nbsp;

It is believed that Hanif arrived in the UK illegally in 1996 after jumping bail in India, following his arrest over the attacks and eventually obtained a British passport in 2005. He was arrested by British police in 2010 after India requested his extradition. He had been picked up whilst working at a grocery store in northern England.

Since 2013, the 57-year-old has lost a number of legal bids to remain in the UK by claiming that his human rights would be violated. He has repeatedly insisted that he would be tortured if returned to India.

Although he has been cleared to return to India,&nbsp;UK Home Secretary Sajid Javid refused the request for extradition in 2019, and thus Hanif has managed to stay in the UK.

A lot of questions are being raised on this decision by Sajid Javid, as he approved Indian government's similar request for Vijay Mallya, but refused for Hanif. In both cases, the individuals had contested against extradition on similar grounds that they would not receive fair trials and jail conditions would breach their basic human rights.

A lot of questions are being raised on British Government's decision on refusing a request from indian government to extradite Mohammed Hanif Umerji Patel, also known as `Tiger Hanif`, a suspect in 1993 bomb blasts that happened in Surat, Gujarat.

A lot of questions are being raised on British Government's decision on refusing a request from indian government to extradite Mohammed Hanif Umerji Patel, also known as `Tiger Hanif`, a suspect in 1993 bomb blasts that happened in Surat, Gujarat. He is alleged to be an aide of the infamous underworld don Dawood Ibrahim. He has been accused by the Indian government of playing a main role in the devastating 1993 Surat bomb blasts. Also read: Vijay Mallya loses final chance to appeal against India extradition plea The bombings took place in january 1993 at a railway station in the Varachha area of Surat, and left dozens of people critically injured. Hanif has, in the past, stated that his human rights will be violated and he will be tortured in india, but has lost multiple legal bids to remain in the UK. It is believed that Hanif arrived in the UK illegally in 1996 after jumping bail in India, following his arrest over the attacks and eventually obtained a British passport in 2005. He was arrested by British police in 2010 after India requested his extradition. He had been picked up whilst working at a grocery store in northern England. Since 2013, the 57-year-old has lost a number of legal bids to remain in the UK by claiming that his human rights would be violated. He has repeatedly insisted that he would be tortured if returned to India. Although he has been cleared to return to India, UK Home Secretary Sajid Javid refused the request for extradition in 2019, and thus Hanif has managed to stay in the UK. A lot of questions are being raised on this decision by Sajid Javid, as he approved Indian government's similar request for Vijay Mallya, but refused for Hanif. In both cases, the individuals had contested against extradition on similar grounds that they would not receive fair trials and jail conditions would breach their basic human rights.

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Dogs' ability to sniff out whether people are infected with COVID-19 will be put to the test by British researchers, in a bid to develop a fast, non-invasive means of detecting the disease.

Britain's government said on Saturday it had given 500,000 pounds ($606,000) towards the research, which will be conducted by the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, Durham University and a British charity, Medical Detection Dogs.

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"Bio-detection dogs already detect specific cancers and we believe this innovation might provide speedy results as part of our wider testing strategy," innovation minister James Bethell said.

Six dogs - labradors and cocker spaniels - will be given samples of the odour of COVID-19 patients from London hospitals, and taught to distinguish their smell from that of people who are not infected.

Medical Detection Dogs said it had previously trained dogs to detect certain cancers, Parkinson's disease and malaria.

If successful, an individual dog could check up to 250 people an hour and be used in public spaces and at airports.

Researchers in the United States and France are attempting to train dogs to detect the disease too. 
A small number of dogs are also known to have contracted COVID-19, most likely from their owners, according to vets in the United States, the Netherlands and Hong Kong.&nbsp;

Dogs' ability to sniff out whether people are infected with COVID-19 will be put to the test by British researchers, in a bid to develop a fast, non-invasive means of detecting the disease.

Dogs' ability to sniff out whether people are infected with COVID-19 will be put to the test by British researchers, in a bid to develop a fast, non-invasive means of detecting the disease. Britain's government said on Saturday it had given 500,000 pounds ($606,000) towards the research, which will be conducted by the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, Durham University and a British charity, Medical Detection Dogs. Also watch: Oxford COVID-19 vaccine shows promising results in study of 6 months "Bio-detection dogs already detect specific cancers and we believe this innovation might provide speedy results as part of our wider testing strategy," innovation minister James Bethell said. Six dogs - labradors and cocker spaniels - will be given samples of the odour of COVID-19 patients from London hospitals, and taught to distinguish their smell from that of people who are not infected. Medical Detection Dogs said it had previously trained dogs to detect certain cancers, Parkinson's disease and malaria. If successful, an individual dog could check up to 250 people an hour and be used in public spaces and at airports. Researchers in the United States and France are attempting to train dogs to detect the disease too. A small number of dogs are also known to have contracted COVID-19, most likely from their owners, according to vets in the United States, the Netherlands and Hong Kong.

UK researchers test dogs' ability to sniff out COVID-19

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With each passing day, the UK's misery is only increasing and the coronavirus is behind the economic seizure. It is the second most-affected country in the world due to the pandemic.&nbsp;

The country is now facing the risk of an economic collapse not seen in 300 years. The Bank of England says the economy will fall by 14 per cent this year.

Among the dust-gathering files, the UK's central bank found a similar event that literally put the economy in a deep freeze. It was the great frost of 1709. 
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So this collapse is the worst in 300 years. Prime Minister Boris Johnson has a tough task. Over 200,000 coronavirus cases and 30,000 deaths have been reported so far. No wonder, the newly-elected leader of opposition Keir Starmer questioned the PM with utter perplexity.

On top of this, the UK government is planning to ease the lockdown restrictions next week.&nbsp;

But, companies say reopening will be difficult. Ao, why is Boris Johnson rushing to open up the economy?&nbsp; 
The answer lies with this man chancellor of the exchequer Rishi Sunak who has spent over eight billion pounds to save 6.3 million jobs at some 800,000 firms.

And this is just one of the many schemes announced to cushion the economy. So, the government is running low on funds both to fight the pandemic, and to rescue the economy.

Unemployment will rise above 9 per cent by the end of this year. Inflation could drop to zero next year. As of now, it remains below 2 per cent due to the fall in consumer spending by 30 per cent in recent weeks.

Interest rates are at a record low of 0.1 per cent, but British firms are in no position to take more loans. Three sectors are the worst hit - aviation, steel and auto. Their combined output is set to fall by 55 per cent. 
 
Johnson is due to announce the next steps in Britain’s battle to tackle the novel coronavirus on Sunday following a review by ministers of the current measures that have all but shut the economy and kept millions at home. 
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With each passing day, the UK's misery is only increasing and the coronavirus is behind the economic seizure. It is the second most-affected country in the world due to the pandemic.

With each passing day, the UK's misery is only increasing and the coronavirus is behind the economic seizure. It is the second most-affected country in the world due to the pandemic. The country is now facing the risk of an economic collapse not seen in 300 years. The Bank of England says the economy will fall by 14 per cent this year. Among the dust-gathering files, the UK's central bank found a similar event that literally put the economy in a deep freeze. It was the great frost of 1709. So this collapse is the worst in 300 years. Prime Minister Boris Johnson has a tough task. Over 200,000 coronavirus cases and 30,000 deaths have been reported so far. No wonder, the newly-elected leader of opposition Keir Starmer questioned the PM with utter perplexity. On top of this, the UK government is planning to ease the lockdown restrictions next week. But, companies say reopening will be difficult. Ao, why is Boris Johnson rushing to open up the economy? The answer lies with this man chancellor of the exchequer Rishi Sunak who has spent over eight billion pounds to save 6.3 million jobs at some 800,000 firms. And this is just one of the many schemes announced to cushion the economy. So, the government is running low on funds both to fight the pandemic, and to rescue the economy. Unemployment will rise above 9 per cent by the end of this year. Inflation could drop to zero next year. As of now, it remains below 2 per cent due to the fall in consumer spending by 30 per cent in recent weeks. Interest rates are at a record low of 0.1 per cent, but British firms are in no position to take more loans. Three sectors are the worst hit - aviation, steel and auto. Their combined output is set to fall by 55 per cent. Johnson is due to announce the next steps in Britain’s battle to tackle the novel coronavirus on Sunday following a review by ministers of the current measures that have all but shut the economy and kept millions at home.

UK economy faces deepest downturn

Air India's first repatriation flight took off from Kochi for Abu Dhabi on Thursday afternoon. The flight will be bringing back Indian nationals to the country soon.

Air India Express IX419 is being used for the biggest repatriation operation of the Indian government to bring back the&nbsp;Indian nationals stranded in the Gulf countries due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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The first flight will land in Kerala&nbsp;around 9:40pm. The Kochi flight is bringing back 175 Indian nationals from Abu Dhabi.&nbsp;The second flight will also bring 175 stranded Indians from Dubai to Kozhikode, and will land around 10:30pm.

Air India will continue the rescue operation for Indians stranded in&nbsp;Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Kuwait, Muscat, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Malaysia, Philippines, UAE, Bangladesh, the US and the UK.

However, the focus remains on the Gulf countries, where around 3 lakh people are stranded, according to reports.

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Around 14,600 citizens are expected to be brought back to the country in 64 flights within the first week of the operation.

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Around 60 pilots and 120 cabin crew members are providing their services in the&nbsp;operation. All the staff members and the workers have been asked to practice precaution and wear PPE suits during the flight.

Before take-off, passengers will be provided with two face masks, one 100ml sanitiser bottle, a snack box and a bottle of water at their respective seats. &nbsp;

(With inputs from ANI)

Air India's first repatriation flight took off from Kochi for Abu Dhabi on Thursday afternoon. The flight will be bringing back Indian nationals to the country soon.

Air India's first repatriation flight took off from Kochi for Abu Dhabi on Thursday afternoon. The flight will be bringing back Indian nationals to the country soon. Air India Express IX419 is being used for the biggest repatriation operation of the Indian government to bring back the Indian nationals stranded in the Gulf countries due to the coronavirus pandemic. Also read: Operation Samudra Setu: INS Jalashwa set to evacuate stranded Indians from Maldives 1st flight with 175 stranded Indians from abroad will land in Kochi from Abu Dhabi at around 2140 hrs. The second flight will also be to Kerala, having 175 stranded Indians. Location of pic: India's operation room, Dubai#COVID https://t.co/jbaDRQ31de pic.twitter.com/ARJTc71i3u — Sidhant Sibal (@sidhant) May 7, 2020 × The first flight will land in Kerala around 9:40pm. The Kochi flight is bringing back 175 Indian nationals from Abu Dhabi. The second flight will also bring 175 stranded Indians from Dubai to Kozhikode, and will land around 10:30pm. Air India will continue the rescue operation for Indians stranded in Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Kuwait, Muscat, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Malaysia, Philippines, UAE, Bangladesh, the US and the UK. However, the focus remains on the Gulf countries, where around 3 lakh people are stranded, according to reports. Repatriation of Indian nationals begins from UAE#Covid https://t.co/rrbouSfDfo pic.twitter.com/rKCuADft7E — Sidhant Sibal (@sidhant) May 7, 2020 × Also read: Shramik Trains: Over 163 run so far, more than 1.60 lakh migrants ferried Around 14,600 citizens are expected to be brought back to the country in 64 flights within the first week of the operation. United Arab Emirates: 177 Indians, including 4 infants have boarded their flight from Abu Dhabi for Kochi, Kerala. #VandeBharatMission pic.twitter.com/8d5a4OrYO9 — ANI (@ANI) May 7, 2020 × Around 60 pilots and 120 cabin crew members are providing their services in the operation. All the staff members and the workers have been asked to practice precaution and wear PPE suits during the flight. Before take-off, passengers will be provided with two face masks, one 100ml sanitiser bottle, a snack box and a bottle of water at their respective seats. (With inputs from ANI)

India's biggest repatriation operation begins; Air India flight to land in Kochi tonight

The <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/vande-bharat-india-kicks-off-biggest-repatriation-mission-amid-covid-19-crisis-297087">coronavirus</a> pandemic has seen a major shift in public sentiment, and it looks like trust in governments around the world is at an all-time high.

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According to the consultancy Edelman’s Trust Barometer report, individuals have started putting more trust in their government than any other institution for the first time in 20 years.

Governments are now more trusted than businesses, non-profits and the media. It was the only institution trusted by more than 62 per cent&nbsp;of the population.

Edelman has surveyed more than 13,000 people in 11 countries including the U., U., India and China.. The latest report contrasts with their January survey.

The January survey showed businesses as the most trusted institution while government and media tied as the least trusted. As per the new results, &nbsp;trust in government jumped nearly 11 per cent from 54 per cent&nbsp;in January to 65 per cent&nbsp;in April.

Public trust in government was highest in China, India and Saudi Arabia. In India, there has been a 6 per cent&nbsp;rise in people's trust in the government.

The countries where the trust was found lowest are France, the US and Japan.

The countries which witnessed a massive shift in public's trust were the UK, Canada, Germany and South Korea. These countries witnessed a double digit rise in public trust.

In the United States, 46 per cent respondents said that they trusted the federal government. While 66 per cent&nbsp;said they had trust in local or state government. Globally, a large majority of people even said that they wanted government to lead in multiple areas of the pandemic response. This includes containing the pandemic, informing the public and providing economic relief.

Since 2011, mistrust in governments has been on a rise. For the first time in years, the public is relying on the government to protect them in a manner not seen since World War II.

This kind of rise of trust is a classic example of what experts call "rallying around the flag".

The report seems to indicate that people trust strong and decisive leadership - may be even leaning towards authoritarianism. However, this could end up to be a dangerous precedent for the world.

The coronavirus pandemic has seen a major shift in public sentiment, and it looks like trust in governments around the world is at an all-time high. Also Read: Amid COVID-19 pandemic, China wages 'silent war' in international waters According to the consultancy Edelman’s Trust Barometer report, individuals have started putting more trust in their government than any other institution for the first time in 20 years.

The coronavirus pandemic has seen a major shift in public sentiment, and it looks like trust in governments around the world is at an all-time high. Also Read: Amid COVID-19 pandemic, China wages 'silent war' in international waters According to the consultancy Edelman’s Trust Barometer report, individuals have started putting more trust in their government than any other institution for the first time in 20 years. Governments are now more trusted than businesses, non-profits and the media. It was the only institution trusted by more than 62 per cent of the population. Edelman has surveyed more than 13,000 people in 11 countries including the U., U., India and China.. The latest report contrasts with their January survey. The January survey showed businesses as the most trusted institution while government and media tied as the least trusted. As per the new results, trust in government jumped nearly 11 per cent from 54 per cent in January to 65 per cent in April. Public trust in government was highest in China, India and Saudi Arabia. In India, there has been a 6 per cent rise in people's trust in the government. The countries where the trust was found lowest are France, the US and Japan. The countries which witnessed a massive shift in public's trust were the UK, Canada, Germany and South Korea. These countries witnessed a double digit rise in public trust. In the United States, 46 per cent respondents said that they trusted the federal government. While 66 per cent said they had trust in local or state government. Globally, a large majority of people even said that they wanted government to lead in multiple areas of the pandemic response. This includes containing the pandemic, informing the public and providing economic relief. Since 2011, mistrust in governments has been on a rise. For the first time in years, the public is relying on the government to protect them in a manner not seen since World War II. This kind of rise of trust is a classic example of what experts call "rallying around the flag". The report seems to indicate that people trust strong and decisive leadership - may be even leaning towards authoritarianism. However, this could end up to be a dangerous precedent for the world.

Trust in governments rise amid coronavirus outbreak: Study

Top British epidemiologist Neil Ferguson has resigned. He broke lockdown rules by allowing a woman into his home. Ferguson had been advising the British government on the pandemic response.

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Pakistan claims many of its citizens returning from the UAE are infected. Pakistan has accused the UAE of not screening people before allowing them to return.

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The UAE government has dismissed Pakistan's claims.

Nearly 58,000 students returned to school in Wuhan, the original epicentre of the pandemic in China.

121 high schools and vocational schools opened their gates for students. All faculty and students had to undergo health tests before return.

Taiwan has accused global health officials of being dishonest. It says world bodies have failed in their responsibilities. The island claims its absence from the upcoming world health assembly would harm global response to the pandemic.

The territory of 23 million people has reported only 438 cases of coronavirus.

The Spanish prime minister has sought parliamentary approval to extend the state of emergency. Pedro Sanchez says lifting lockdown early would be an unforgivable error.

Current measures will expire at midnight on Saturday. The conservatives have opposed the move.

The mayor of Manaus in Brazil has appealed for international aid. He has written a letter to 21 embassies and sent video messages to world leaders.

Mayor Arthur Neto is seeking scanners, ventilators and PPEs. Mass graves are being dug in cemeteries as the region reported 459 deaths. 
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Pakistan reported its highest single-day death toll. 40 people died in Pakistan in the past 24 hours due to coronavirus. More than 22,550 people are infected in Pakistan. The death toll stands at 526.

Indonesia has postponed local elections from September to December. President Joko Widodo has signed an emergency decree.

Elections for posts of governors, mayors and district chiefs will now be held in December.

Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and other Barcelona stars returned to the club’s training ground. Players will undergo mandatory medical tests this week. The Spanish government has relaxed lockdown measures. Players have been allowed to train individually.

&nbsp;A retired farmer has been given an honorary degree by New York. The farmer and his sick wife donated 1 of their 5 n-95 masks for medical workers. Dennis Rukhne was 2 credits shy of a degree when he left school due to the death of his father in 1971.

Andrew Cuomo called the farmer’ an inspiration and his donation, humanity at its best.

Top British epidemiologist Neil Ferguson has resigned. He broke lockdown rules by allowing a woman into his home. Ferguson had been advising the British government on the pandemic response.

Top British epidemiologist Neil Ferguson has resigned. He broke lockdown rules by allowing a woman into his home. Ferguson had been advising the British government on the pandemic response. Also read: Pompeo has no evidence, says China on coronavirus origin in lab Pakistan claims many of its citizens returning from the UAE are infected. Pakistan has accused the UAE of not screening people before allowing them to return. Also read: Will keep coronavirus task force indefinitely, says Trump amid rising US death toll The UAE government has dismissed Pakistan's claims. Nearly 58,000 students returned to school in Wuhan, the original epicentre of the pandemic in China. 121 high schools and vocational schools opened their gates for students. All faculty and students had to undergo health tests before return. Taiwan has accused global health officials of being dishonest. It says world bodies have failed in their responsibilities. The island claims its absence from the upcoming world health assembly would harm global response to the pandemic. The territory of 23 million people has reported only 438 cases of coronavirus. The Spanish prime minister has sought parliamentary approval to extend the state of emergency. Pedro Sanchez says lifting lockdown early would be an unforgivable error. Current measures will expire at midnight on Saturday. The conservatives have opposed the move. The mayor of Manaus in Brazil has appealed for international aid. He has written a letter to 21 embassies and sent video messages to world leaders. Mayor Arthur Neto is seeking scanners, ventilators and PPEs. Mass graves are being dug in cemeteries as the region reported 459 deaths. Pakistan reported its highest single-day death toll. 40 people died in Pakistan in the past 24 hours due to coronavirus. More than 22,550 people are infected in Pakistan. The death toll stands at 526. Indonesia has postponed local elections from September to December. President Joko Widodo has signed an emergency decree. Elections for posts of governors, mayors and district chiefs will now be held in December. Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and other Barcelona stars returned to the club’s training ground. Players will undergo mandatory medical tests this week. The Spanish government has relaxed lockdown measures. Players have been allowed to train individually. A retired farmer has been given an honorary degree by New York. The farmer and his sick wife donated 1 of their 5 n-95 masks for medical workers. Dennis Rukhne was 2 credits shy of a degree when he left school due to the death of his father in 1971. Andrew Cuomo called the farmer’ an inspiration and his donation, humanity at its best.

Coronavirus tracker: Pandemic across the globe!

With 32,000 deaths, United Kingdom now has the highest death toll in all of Europe. Meanwhile, India reopened its borders to send 200 stranded Pak nationals back to their country. WION's Palki Sharma gets you the biggest global developments for Tuesday.

Gravitas: Coronavirus | The top global developments for May 5

The United Kingdom has now the highest death toll in Europe, deaths from Northern Ireland and Scotland have been added to UK's total.

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Over 32,000 people have died in the UK due to coronavirus. The World Health Organisation (WHO) isn’t surprised that a coronavirus case was reported in France in December. WHO says more cases of early origins may come to light.

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A French hospital retested old pneumonia cases. One sample from December 27 was found to be positive for coronavirus.

Australia and New Zealand have agreed on a trans-Tasman travel bubble. The aim is to boost the trade, travel and aviation sectors.

Talks between Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison and New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern have begun.The move is still several weeks away

Nearly 200 stranded Pakistanis crossed the border from India. The Indian government opened the border crossing for the first time on Tuesday, it had earlier extended the visa of stranded Pakistanis amid the nationwide lockdown.

Only cyclists will be allowed on 50km of Paris's busiest roads and only pedestrians will be allowed on another 30 streets. The measures will come into effect when the lockdown is eased next week. The French government also unveiled a 20 million euro package to boost cycling in the post coronavirus era.

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison says virus likely emerged in a Wuhan wet market. But he has not ruled out the possibility that the virus escaped from a lab. Morrison has called for an independent international probe.

&nbsp;Bars, fitness centres &amp; salons are set to reopen in Hong Kong from Friday. Dancing or live musical performances will not be allowed for now. Measures like temperature checks and social distancing will remain in place.

Leaders of Brazil’s indigenous people have appealed to the World Health Organisation. They have urged the who to set up and emergency fund and provide PPEs. Leaders claim Brazil’s 850,000 indigenous people have been ignored by the Bolsonaro government.

Football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has returned to Italy. Ronaldo arrived in Turin in his private jet to rejoin his team Juventus. The Portuguese striker will have to complete a 14-day quarantine before he can resume training.

Tennis' World Number 2 Rafa Nadal believes the 2020 tennis season is virtually over. Nadal does not believe the tour will resume this year. Wimbledon has been cancelled, french open postponed, while doubts remain over the US Open.&nbsp;

Dozens of sheep paraded through the city of Atakum on Turkey’s northern Black Sea coast. Atakum is among 30 Turkish cities in a state of lockdown. Turkey has over 127,659 cases of coronavirus and 3,461 deaths.

The United Kingdom has now the highest death toll in Europe, deaths from Northern Ireland and Scotland have been added to UK's total. Also read: Coronavirus survivors in China want to sue their government: Report Over 32,000 people have died in the UK due to coronavirus.

The United Kingdom has now the highest death toll in Europe, deaths from Northern Ireland and Scotland have been added to UK's total. Also read: Coronavirus survivors in China want to sue their government: Report Over 32,000 people have died in the UK due to coronavirus. The World Health Organisation (WHO) isn’t surprised that a coronavirus case was reported in France in December. WHO says more cases of early origins may come to light. Also read: African nations decry racism in China A French hospital retested old pneumonia cases. One sample from December 27 was found to be positive for coronavirus. Australia and New Zealand have agreed on a trans-Tasman travel bubble. The aim is to boost the trade, travel and aviation sectors. Talks between Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison and New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern have begun.The move is still several weeks away Nearly 200 stranded Pakistanis crossed the border from India. The Indian government opened the border crossing for the first time on Tuesday, it had earlier extended the visa of stranded Pakistanis amid the nationwide lockdown. Only cyclists will be allowed on 50km of Paris's busiest roads and only pedestrians will be allowed on another 30 streets. The measures will come into effect when the lockdown is eased next week. The French government also unveiled a 20 million euro package to boost cycling in the post coronavirus era. Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison says virus likely emerged in a Wuhan wet market. But he has not ruled out the possibility that the virus escaped from a lab. Morrison has called for an independent international probe. Bars, fitness centres & salons are set to reopen in Hong Kong from Friday. Dancing or live musical performances will not be allowed for now. Measures like temperature checks and social distancing will remain in place. Leaders of Brazil’s indigenous people have appealed to the World Health Organisation. They have urged the who to set up and emergency fund and provide PPEs. Leaders claim Brazil’s 850,000 indigenous people have been ignored by the Bolsonaro government. Football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has returned to Italy. Ronaldo arrived in Turin in his private jet to rejoin his team Juventus. The Portuguese striker will have to complete a 14-day quarantine before he can resume training. Tennis' World Number 2 Rafa Nadal believes the 2020 tennis season is virtually over. Nadal does not believe the tour will resume this year. Wimbledon has been cancelled, french open postponed, while doubts remain over the US Open. Dozens of sheep paraded through the city of Atakum on Turkey’s northern Black Sea coast. Atakum is among 30 Turkish cities in a state of lockdown. Turkey has over 127,659 cases of coronavirus and 3,461 deaths.

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