France asks companies to keep masks for staff
The French government is asking all companies to keep at least 10 weeks worth of masks for their employees in case of a second wave of virus infections, according to…
Arxiv: 07 2020
Twitter removes an image tweeted by Trump for violating its copyright policy
Twitter has removed an image tweeted by President Donald Trump for violating the company’s copyright policy. Trump’s tweet showed a picture taken by Damon Winter for the New York Times…
French World Cup winner apologizes after labelling Lionel Messi ‘half autistic’ in astonishing rant
Former France forward Christophe Dugarry has been forced to apologize after labelling Lionel Messi “half autistic” in an astonishing tirade against the Barcelona star. Speaking about the struggles current France…
A ‘mass experiment’ for the climate
Has the pandemic helped individuals and leaders get any closer to tackling the environmental crisis? “I was so worried about the dangers of going too far,” says Sally Capp, Lord…
Thailand may restart international tourism in August
Five resorts in Thailand may open to foreign tourists in August, Report says, citing Bangkok Post. “There are signs Thailand may restart the international tourism market in August. Somehow it…
Goldman Sachs expects full oil demand recovery in 2022
Global oil demand is expected to return to pre-coronavirus levels in 2022 with a pickup in transportation and recovery in major economies, Goldman Sachs said in a report on Thursday,…
Saudi-led coalition launches operation against Yemen rebels
The Saudi-led military coalition Thursday confirmed it has launched a major operation against Yemen’s Huthis and warned it would target the rebel leadership following missile and drone attacks on the…
India approves purchase of 33 Russian-made fighter jets as part of $2.4bn arms deal
New Delhi has greenlighted a massive deal with Moscow that will see Sukhoi and MiG build brand new fighter jets for the Indian Air Force. Quite a few war planes…
UK to ditch travel quarantine for 75 countries
The British government will effectively ditch its air bridge plans and simply end the coronavirus quarantine rules for those arriving from 75 countries so that people can go on holiday,…
Tokyo Olympic official: Decision to hold can wait
A senior official of the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic organizing committee says a final decision on whether to hold the Games or not can wait until sometime between March and…