United States

George Floyd Protests: Tear Gas Use by Police Can Worsen Coronavirus Outbreak, Say Experts

The use of tear gas canisters by the US police has gone up amid the protests, but experts are wary of its impact on the pandemic.

Jun 4, 2020

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Coronavirus

Black Lives Matter Says Meghan, Calling US Events 'Devastating'

The death of Floyd has become the latest flashpoint for long-simmering rage over police brutality against African Americans and led to nationwide protests

Jun 4, 2020

By Reuters

Meghan Markle

3 NYPD Officers Injured in Gun and Knife Attack in Brooklyn; Attacker Shot At

The man walked up to two police officers and attacked them in the Flatbush neighborhood, Brooklyn at 11.45 p.m. on Wednesday.

Jun 4, 2020

By Suman Priya Mendonca

Coronavirus: From Massive Job Cuts to Recession, Singapore Braces for Volatile Times

Singapore to face massive job losses despite government relief package as Coronavirus strain on the economy continues

Jun 4, 2020

By Krishnendu Banerjee

Coronavirus

Vallejo Police Sparks Outrage Over Fatal Shooting of 22-Year-Old After Mistaking Hammer for Firearm

A Vallejo police officer shot a 22-year-old looting suspect named Sean Monterrosa after mistaking a hammer tucked into the pocket of his sweatshirt for a gun on Tuesday, June 3

Jun 4, 2020

By Manthan C.

Russia's Coronavirus Case Tally Goes Past 440,000

The deadly virus outbreak has created a major stir around the world in recent times claiming the lives of more than 385,000 people worldwide

Jun 4, 2020

By IBTimes APAC Desk

Coronavirus

Queues for Food Banks in Spain Increase as Coronavirus Cases Reduce

The deadly virus outbreak has created a major stir around the world in recent times infecting more than 6.5 million people globally

Jun 4, 2020

By IBTimes APAC Desk

Coronavirus

Aston Martin to Shed Around 500 Jobs for Cost Cutting

The 107-year old firm said that the job losses reflected lower than originally planned production volumes and also improved productivity across the business

Jun 4, 2020

By IBTimes APAC Desk

3 Ex-Servicemen, Part of Right-Wing 'Boogaloo', Arrested For Inciting Riots at George Floyd Protests

The men who had served in the U.S. Army, Navy and Airforce were arrested on May 30 in Las Vegas.

Jun 4, 2020

By Shubhangi Shah

Wisconsin Woman Files False Police Complaint Claiming African-American Male Was 'Trespassing'

The Wisconsin police apologize for wrongly arresting African-American man inside the house he had rented.

Jun 4, 2020

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

U.S. Defence Minister Mattis is seen during a press conference at the George C. Marshall..

Former Defense Chief Jim Mattis Denounces President Trump's Military Response Threat

Mattis accuses Trump of trying to divide America; the President says Mattis is the 'world's most overrated General'.

Jun 4, 2020

By Reuters

Jamel Floyd: Social Media Erupts in Anger After Black Man Pepper-Sprayed to Death in NY Prison

The 35-year-old African-American man died at the Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC) in Brooklyn on Wednesday, June 3.

Jun 4, 2020

By Manthan C.

US to Impose Restrictions on CCTV, Other Chinese Media Outlets - Report

US may designate at least four additional state-run Chinese media outlets as foreign embassies, increasing restrictions on their operations in America.

Jun 4, 2020

By Reuters

White House, NYPD Share 'Fake' Video Suggesting Looters, Antifa Planted Bricks at Protest Sites

The White House and the NYPD shared misleading videos suggesting protestors and anti fascist groups are trying to incite violence by planting bricks at protest locations.

Jun 4, 2020

By Manthan C.

George Floyd Had Tested Positive For Coronavirus; More Charges Leveled Against Police Officers

The autopsy report further noted that his lungs were healthy but had some narrowing of arteries in the heart.

Jun 4, 2020

By Shubhangi Shah

Coronavirus

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