Plans underway to restart economy do not hinge on coronavirus ‘immunity’ levels: Trudeau

Plans underway to restart the economy of Canada do not depend on presuming people who become infected with Covid-19 develop immunity to it, Justin Trudeau said. The World Health Organization said earlier that there was “no evidence” that people who have recovered from COVID-19 and have antibodies are protected from a second infection. “I don’t مزید پڑھیں

New Zealand has won the battle against coronavirus: PM Jacinda Ardern

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern on Monday claimed New Zealand had scored a significant victory against the spread of the coronavirus, as the country began a phased exit from lockdown. “There is no widespread, undetected community transmission in New Zealand,” Ardern declared. “We have won that battle.” After nearly five weeks at the maximum Level Four مزید پڑھیں

Global military expenditure saw its biggest uptick in a decade

Global military expenditure saw its biggest uptick in a decade in 2019, researchers said Monday, marking the first year two Asian countries were among the top three spenders. The world’s nations spent a combined $1.9 trillion (1.78 trillion euros) on their militaries in 2019, according to a report by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute مزید پڑھیں

Saudi Arabia abolishes capital punishment for minors

Saudi Arabia on Sunday ended the death penalty for crimes committed by minors after effectively abolishing floggings as the kingdom seeks to blunt criticism over its human rights record. The reforms underscore a push by de facto ruler Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to modernise the ultra-conservative kingdom. The death penalty has been eliminated for مزید پڑھیں

S.Korean officials call for caution amid reports that North Korean leader Kim is ill

South Korean officials are calling for caution amid reports that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un may be ill or is being isolated because of coronavirus concerns, emphasising that they have detected no unusual movements in North Korea. At a closed door forum on Sunday, South Korea’s Unification Minister Kim Yeon-chul, who oversees engagement with مزید پڑھیں

Switzerland Peak lights up with Pakistani flag in solidarity display

Flags of several countries have been showcased on the popular mountain in the Alps. The Pakistan national flag recently adorned the Matterhorn mountain in Zermatt, Switzerland. The photo of the flag being projected on the famous mountain was shared on its official social media account. Flags of several countries have been showcased on the popular مزید پڑھیں

Pakistani peacekeepers rescue more than 2,000 after floods hit Democratic Republic of Congo

Pakistani Peacekeepers have rescued more than 2,000 people stranded due to heavy floods in the Democratic Republic of CONGO (DRC), said the Inter-Services Public Relations on Sunday. According to the military’s media wing, torrential floods erupted in the Uvira city of South Kivu and its surrounding areas last week and continued for days. “Rains and مزید پڑھیں