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Delegates approve 16% increase to WHO budget to bolster global health

A commissioned review of the WHO in the wake of its global handling of the COVID-19 pandemic suggested the agency could have acted faster

GST: Centre to borrow Rs 1.58 trn in FY22 to compensate states, says FM

Nirmala Sitharaman announces a flurry of pandemic-related relief measures after the 43rd GST Council meeting

UN rights chief: Israeli strikes in Gaza may be war crimes

The UN rights chief said on Thursday that Israeli forces may have committed war crimes in the latest, 11-day war with the militant group Hamas that rules the Gaza Strip.

United States first quarter GDP unchanged at robust 6.4% annual rate

The US economy grew at a robust annual rate of 6.4 per cent in the first three months of this year, unchanged from the government's initial estimate.

United States unemployment claims fall to 406,000, a new pandemic low

This comes as the virus wanes and economy further reopens.

Head of Japanese doctors union warns of risk if Tokyo Olympics go ahead

A physician representing a Japanese medical body warned that holding the postponed Tokyo Olympics in two months could lead to the spread of variants of the coronavirus

Amazon to buy MGM, studio behind James Bond and 'Shark Tank', for $8.4 bn

The deal is the latest in the media industry that's aimed at boosting streaming services to compete against Netflix and Disney+. AT&T and Discovery announced on May 17

Cyclone Yaas weakens after pounding Odisha, West Bengal; 2 mn evacuated

The storm impacted several flights in the affected states as airports in Kolkata, Bhubaneswar, Rourkela and Durgapur remained shut. Ports and refineries were also on alert

Super blood moon: Buildup to cosmic event eclipses the finale

In the end, the buildup seemed to eclipse the finale.

US Treasury proposes 15% minimum tax on global corporate profits

The US Treasury Department said that it supports a global minimum corporate tax rate of at least 15% below the 21% minimum it has been seeking to impose on the foreign profits of US-based companies

Israeli Cabinet approves cease-fire to stop military operation in Gaza

The decision came after heavy US pressure to halt the offensive. There was no immediate comment from Hamas

ITR filing deadline for FY21 extended to Sept 30 due to Covid

The deadline for issuing Form 16 by employers to employees has been extended by a month till July 15, 2021, the CBDT said

Kejriwal 'doesn't speak' for India: Govt tells Singapore about statement

MEA Spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said the Indian High Commissioner conveyed to the Singapore government that the Delhi chief minister has no competence to comment on Covid variants.

Israel airstrike in Gaza destroys building housing AP, Al Jazeera offices

The strike brought the entire 12-story building down, collapsing with a gigantic cloud of dust. There was no immediate explanation for why it was attacked

Hamas, Israel fighting escalates; death toll climbs to 83, over 480 wounded

Hamas sent a heavy barrage of rockets deep into Israel in a matter of minutes on Thursday and Israel pounded Gaza with more airstrikes.

Gap between two Covishield doses extended to 12-16 weeks, says govt

'Based on the available real-life evidences, particularly from UK, the COVID-19 Working Group agreed for increasing the dosing interval to 12-16 weeks,' says Union Health Ministry

Maharashtra, Karnataka suspend Covid-19 vaccination for 18-44 age group

Delhi's Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia accused the Centre of blocking supplies to the state.

Nepal PM Oli loses vote of confidence in House of Representatives

Nepal's Prime Minister secured 93 votes against 136 required in the Lower House, to submit his resignation to President Bhandari

Sonowal resigns as CM before BJP MLAs meet to elect new leader

Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Sunday tendered his resignation to Governor Jagadish Mukhi prior to a meeting of the BJP Legislature Party which is expected to elect the next Chief Minister

M-cap of eight of top-10 most-valued companies rises by Rs 81,250.83 cr

Only Reliance Industries Ltd and Infosys took losses in their market capitalisation for the week closed on Friday