18 April 2020, Saturday NewsLatest News On 18 April 2020, Saturday Coronavirus: Trump discusses pandemic with South Korea, Mexico leaders19/4/2020 7:58 am Trump discusses coronavirus pandemic with South Korea, Mexican leaders19/4/2020 7:47 am Number of coronarivus cases in Egypt passes 3,00019/4/2020 7:27 am Young, restless, reckless? No, it’s cool to be helpful19/4/2020 7:26 am Coronavirus: Israel to ease some restrictions, PM Benjamin Netanyahu says19/4/2020 7:26 am US banks seek term changes as Fed finalizes Main Street Lending Program19/4/2020 6:59 am Virtual Formula E test race proves true to life19/4/2020 6:59 am Virus testing facility to open at Twickenham19/4/2020 6:59 am Coronavirus: Hundreds protest against US rules amid spreading resentment19/4/2020 6:57 am Tennis: Williams coach Mouratoglou launches five-week tournament amid pandemic19/4/2020 6:57 am Williams coach Mouratoglou launches five-week tournament amid pandemic19/4/2020 6:31 am USADA tries 'virtual' testing amid COVID-19 pandemic19/4/2020 6:31 am Coronavirus: Indonesia's real death toll likely 1,000 already, says senior medic19/4/2020 6:23 am US judge blocks Twitter's bid to reveal government requests for surveillance19/4/2020 6:23 am France COVID-19 death toll increases, at slowing rate19/4/2020 6:11 am Italian church-turned-morgue 'finally empty' of coffins19/4/2020 6:11 am Doping: USADA tries 'virtual' testing amid Covid-19 pandemic19/4/2020 5:53 am Maltese PM Robert Abela says he is 'under investigation' for migrant deaths19/4/2020 5:22 am Coronavirus: World Rugby chief Bill Beaumont says crisis could spark packed calendar reform19/4/2020 5:22 am Coronavirus: Deaths in France top 19,000, though increase slows19/4/2020 5:22 am Food delivery platforms deny profiting from surge in demand during virus crisis19/4/2020 5:09 am Together at Home19/4/2020 5:02 am Cricket: Rashid reveals 2023 World Cup ambition19/4/2020 5:01 am E-sports: Sterling, Alexander-Arnold among players confirmed for ePremier League19/4/2020 4:53 am Football: Arsenal psychologist in constant touch with players, says Arteta19/4/2020 4:53 am Tennis: India governing body plans domestic circuit for struggling players19/4/2020 4:53 am Coronavirus: World primed for all-star virtual show featuring Taylor Swift, Rolling Stones19/4/2020 4:52 am Tennis: 'Big Three' discussing ways to help lower-level players, says Djokovic19/4/2020 4:33 am UK government faces mounting criticism over protection clothing shortages19/4/2020 4:26 am UK PM Johnson has had some contact with ministers during COVID-19 recovery19/4/2020 4:26 am New York Governor sounds optimistic note as COVID-19 numbers improve19/4/2020 4:26 am Tennis: 'Big Three' discussing ways to help lower-level players, says Djokovic19/4/2020 4:21 am Coronavirus: New York reports 540 deaths, lowest in almost two weeks19/4/2020 4:21 am Coronavirus: Italy reports fewest deaths in six days, new cases stable19/4/2020 4:21 am Man investigated by police for racist remarks and breach of Covid-19 circuit breaker measures19/4/2020 4:21 am 'Big Three' discussing ways to help lower-level players, says Djokovic19/4/2020 3:57 am Coronavirus: Deaths in Spain surpass 20,000 as it considers extending confinement19/4/2020 3:52 am Coronavirus: Justin Trudeau says US-Canada border to stay closed another month19/4/2020 3:52 am Coronavirus: British PM Boris Johnson has had some contact with ministers during recovery19/4/2020 3:21 am Coronavirus: Italian church-turned-morgue 'finally empty' of coffins19/4/2020 3:20 am Coronavirus: Teheran cautiously reopens as economic hardship trumps risks19/4/2020 3:20 am Tehran cautiously reopens as economic hardship trumps COVID-19 risks19/4/2020 3:02 am Police investigating man for not wearing mask in grocery store, making racist remarks19/4/2020 2:58 am Warmest oceans on record could set off a year of extreme weather19/4/2020 2:51 am Coronavirus: Hawkers who sign up to food delivery platforms get one-time $500 funding19/4/2020 2:51 am New high of 942 Covid-19 cases in S'pore; 40-year-old Malaysian patient has died but not due to the infection19/4/2020 2:50 am Bogota's poor, homeless get some help amid quarantine hardship19/4/2020 2:40 am Spain's COVID-19 deaths surpass 20,000 as it mulls extending confinement19/4/2020 2:32 am Covid-19: Record high of 942 new cases in Singapore, with almost 95% from foreign worker dorms19/4/2020 2:26 am Prague Airport, Czech hospitals thwart cyber attacks19/4/2020 2:21 am Cycling: Ex-Tour winner Thomas raises £300,000 for coronavirus funding with turbo bike challenge19/4/2020 2:21 am Police investigating man for not wearing mask in grocery store, making racist remarks19/4/2020 2:07 am COVID-19: Singapore confirms 942 cases, record high; 14 are Singaporeans, PRs19/4/2020 2:03 am US says China should stop 'bullying behaviour' in South China Sea19/4/2020 1:51 am Coronavirus: 2 repeat safe distancing offenders face fine of $1,000; sporadic crowds amid heightened enforcement19/4/2020 1:51 am UAE announces S$7,800 fine for spreading unauthorised coronavirus information19/4/2020 1:51 am Pofma office orders Singapore States Times to correct post alleging Covid-19 cover-up by MOH19/4/2020 1:51 am Coronavirus: In a first for Malaysia, couple exchanges wedding vows in virtual ceremony19/4/2020 1:51 am Tens of thousands defy Bangladesh lockdown for imam's funeral19/4/2020 1:46 am Pringles Now Offers Tao Kae Noi Seaweed-Flavoured Potato Chips In S'pore19/4/2020 1:46 am Singapore States Times issued correction direction over Facebook post about MOH's reporting of Covid-19 cases19/4/2020 1:41 am John Horton Conway, a 'magical genius' at math, dies at 82 from coronavirus19/4/2020 1:31 am Care home charity warns UK coronavirus deaths could be over 7,00019/4/2020 1:21 am Trump pushes early reopening but experts warn of risks19/4/2020 1:21 am India toughens rules on investments from neighbours, seen aimed at China19/4/2020 1:21 am Arrests of Hong Kong pan-democrats signal Beijing's hardline stance on national security19/4/2020 1:21 am Coronavirus: Work permit and S Pass holders in construction sector will serve 14-day stay-home notice from Monday19/4/2020 1:21 am Bastareaud back to Lyon after New York spell - club19/4/2020 1:18 am Putin orders daily coronavirus projections as Russia's tally nears 37,00019/4/2020 1:18 am Prague Airport says thwarted several cyber attacks; hospitals also targeted19/4/2020 1:12 am NEA to provide S$500 to hawkers who get on food delivery platforms during circuit breaker period19/4/2020 1:05 am COVID-19: All work permit and S pass holders in construction sector to be placed on stay-home notice19/4/2020 12:51 am Singapore States Times issued correction direction over Facebook post about MOH's reporting of COVID-19 cases19/4/2020 12:51 am Britons warned to avoid unapproved coronavirus tests19/4/2020 12:44 am Arsenal psychologist in constant touch with players says Arteta19/4/2020 12:31 am India governing body plans domestic circuit for struggling players19/4/2020 12:05 am Hong Kong activists arrested over last year's democracy rallies19/4/2020 12:00 am Singapore and 12 other countries pledge to maintain global trade and travel links amid COVID-19 pandemic18/4/2020 11:57 pm Coronavirus: Malaysia's deputy minister gets flak for group lunch during movement curbs18/4/2020 11:42 pm McDonald's closes more S'pore outlets indefinitely after another 2 employees test positive for Covid-1918/4/2020 11:21 pm North Korean lecturers say there are confirmed coronavirus cases in the country: RFA18/4/2020 11:21 pm Charity warns UK COVID-19 deaths in care homes could be more than 7,00018/4/2020 11:17 pm McDonald's closes more S'pore outlets indefinitely after another 2 employees test positive for Covid-1918/4/2020 11:15 pm Coronavirus: Seoul's full cafes, Apple store lines show mass testing success18/4/2020 11:09 pm Tote Board sets aside $70m for expanded fund-raising programme, doubling contributions18/4/2020 11:09 pm China mandates coronavirus tests for key public workers leaving Wuhan18/4/2020 11:00 pm North Korean lecturers say there are confirmed coronavirus cases in the country: Report18/4/2020 10:48 pm Malaysia reports 54 new COVID-19 cases, lowest since movement control order imposed18/4/2020 10:42 pm US to start antibody testing of sailors on coronavirus-hit aircraft carrier18/4/2020 10:42 pm Exclusive: Amazon deploys thermal cameras at warehouses to scan for fevers faster18/4/2020 10:42 pm North Korean lecturers say there are confirmed coronavirus cases in the country: Report18/4/2020 10:36 pm Amazon deploys thermal cameras at warehouses to scan for fevers faster18/4/2020 10:26 pm More US homeowners skip mortgage payments with jobs vanishing18/4/2020 10:21 pm At least 20 Afghan presidential palace staff test positive for coronavirus: health official18/4/2020 10:16 pm Hong Kong police detain veteran activists in raids18/4/2020 10:07 pm London buses step up COVID-19 measures after death of 20 drivers18/4/2020 10:07 pm Hong Kong police detain veteran activists over last year's protests18/4/2020 10:07 pm This week's top reads from The Straits Times18/4/2020 10:05 pm Chinese help for virus gets wary reception in France18/4/2020 9:55 pm US judge blocks Twitter's bid to reveal government surveillance requests18/4/2020 9:53 pm Hawkers who get on food delivery platforms can receive S$500 funding from NEA during circuit breaker18/4/2020 9:53 pm Coronavirus: Malaysia records 54 new cases, third time this week of only double-digit cases18/4/2020 9:33 pm Coronavirus: Athletics endurance event organisers to be given guidelines on outbreak prevention18/4/2020 9:33 pm Time to put more into equities? Be selective, say private banks18/4/2020 9:33 pm Recovery from coronavirus may not confer immunity, warn experts18/4/2020 9:30 pm World Bank warns pandemic risks undoing poor countries' progress18/4/2020 9:30 pm LTA to look into MRT frequencies to prevent crowding during circuit breaker period: Khaw18/4/2020 9:10 pm Pompeo hopes virus causes global rethink on Huawei18/4/2020 9:00 pm India extends suspension of all foreign visas, incoming passengers through immigration check posts until May 318/4/2020 8:58 pm Taiwanese Actress Alyssa Chia Was Almost Abducted By A Paedophile When She Was A Child18/4/2020 8:46 pm Mercedes F1 boss Wolff takes a stake in Aston Martin18/4/2020 8:44 pm Iranian army acquires combat capable drones with 930-mile range-Defence minister18/4/2020 8:44 pm China mandates coronavirus tests for key public workers leaving Wuhan18/4/2020 8:44 pm Indonesia reports 325 new coronavirus cases, total 6,24818/4/2020 8:25 pm Russia reports new record daily rise in coronavirus cases18/4/2020 8:25 pm Taiwan to quarantine 700 navy sailors after coronavirus outbreak18/4/2020 8:25 pm Basketball: NBA has no timetable for restart with still too much uncertainty, says commissioner18/4/2020 8:25 pm LTA to look into train frequencies to prevent crowding during COVID-19 circuit breaker period: Khaw18/4/2020 8:14 pm As coronavirus infections mount, Japan at last expands testing18/4/2020 8:00 pm Chile to start controversial coronavirus immunity card system18/4/2020 7:53 pm US judge blocks Twitter's bid to reveal government surveillance requests18/4/2020 7:53 pm Global coronavirus deaths pass 150,000 as Trump endorses lockdown protests18/4/2020 7:53 pm China mandates coronavirus tests for key public workers leaving Wuhan18/4/2020 7:53 pm US judge blocks Twitter's bid to reveal govt surveillance requests18/4/2020 7:53 pm COVID-19: Next few days crucial in battle against coronavirus, says PM Lee18/4/2020 7:43 pm China mandates coronavirus tests for key public workers leaving Wuhan18/4/2020 7:31 pm Experimental virus drug remdesivir effective in monkeys: study18/4/2020 7:30 pm Indonesia official confirms viral video of girl suspended 15m high on power cable18/4/2020 7:22 pm Adherence to social distancing spurs dip in projected US coronavirus deaths18/4/2020 7:22 pm With fishing fleets tied up around the world, marine life has a chance to recover18/4/2020 7:22 pm Man charged with using criminal force on safe distancing ambassador outside Hougang McDonald's18/4/2020 7:19 pm COVID-19: NEA to give $500 each to stallholders who engage in food delivery18/4/2020 7:19 pm Pay the rent or eat? Suddenly jobless Americans face dilemma18/4/2020 7:13 pm Circuit breaker measures will take some time to show results: PM Lee18/4/2020 7:04 pm German air rescue crews use bio-warfare kit to fight coronavirus18/4/2020 7:00 pm Coming days critical in fight against coronavirus: PM Lee18/4/2020 6:56 pm New high of 942 Covid-19 infections confirmed in S'pore, majority are work permit holders in dorms18/4/2020 6:50 pm Confirmed Japan coronavirus cases hit 10,000: NHK18/4/2020 6:50 pm New high of 942 Covid-19 cases in S'pore, majority are work permit holders in dorms18/4/2020 6:49 pm Covid-19: Record high of 942 new cases in Singapore, bringing tally to 5,99218/4/2020 6:43 pm Three cheers for the pandemic dividend cutters18/4/2020 6:37 pm Thailand reports 33 new coronavirus cases, no new deaths18/4/2020 6:32 pm Daily high of 942 new COVID-19 cases reported in Singapore18/4/2020 6:31 pm Covid-19: Record high of 942 new cases in Singapore, bringing tally to 5,99218/4/2020 6:30 pm Tunisia researchers use AI, X-rays to create online virus scan tool18/4/2020 6:30 pm Hong Kong police arrest at least 14 opposition activists18/4/2020 6:19 pm Australia sees 3 more coronavirus deaths as government urges app installation18/4/2020 6:03 pm Britain launches coronavirus vaccine taskforce18/4/2020 6:00 pm South Korean netizens mock irony of North defector's win as MP for Seoul's poshest district Gangnam18/4/2020 5:45 pm Coronavirus lockdown puts brakes on Vanuatu cyclone relief18/4/2020 5:45 pm Safe distancing ambassador fined $300 for not wearing mask while on duty at shopping mall18/4/2020 5:45 pm Moka Fang Reveals What A Day In The Life Of Being Aaron Kwok’s Wife Is Like18/4/2020 5:45 pm Enforcement action to be taken against carpool drivers during COVID-19 outbreak: LTA18/4/2020 5:38 pm Commentary: Making music online as a community lets us do together what is rarely possible alone18/4/2020 5:38 pm Singapore giant oil trader Hin Leong, units fight for 'survival' as creditors come knocking18/4/2020 5:35 pm Healthcare workers and their families to get free meals for breaking of fast during Ramadan18/4/2020 5:31 pm On this day...Born April 19 1970: Kelly Holmes, British middle distance runner18/4/2020 5:31 pm As Covid-19 fades in China, nationalism and xenophobia flare18/4/2020 5:30 pm China mandates coronavirus tests for key public workers leaving Wuhan18/4/2020 5:15 pm Singapore and 12 other countries commit to maintaining global links amid Covid-19 pandemic18/4/2020 5:15 pm Indonesia tightens restrictions on millions as coronavirus infections spike18/4/2020 5:15 pm Migrant workers in factory-converted domitories to get care packs with masks, hand sanitiser, soap bars18/4/2020 5:15 pm News analysis: China’s aggressive diplomacy weakens Xi Jinping’s global standing18/4/2020 5:00 pm Less money but more attention for the homeless of Paris during lockdown18/4/2020 5:00 pm San Diego Comic-Con canceled for first time amid coronavirus outbreak18/4/2020 4:51 pm Hacking against corporations surges as workers take computers home18/4/2020 4:51 pm Hongkong Media Claim Raymond Lam Has Not Added His Wife To The Title Deeds Of His Properties18/4/2020 4:45 pm As COVID-19 infections mount, Japan at last expands testing18/4/2020 4:43 pm China reports 27 new coronavirus cases, death toll at 4,632 after data revisions18/4/2020 4:43 pm Darts: Home Tour proves a hit despite blurred images and dodgy WiFi18/4/2020 4:43 pm Fancy a good catch online? Seafood suppliers doing roaring business on Facebook Live18/4/2020 4:43 pm As coronavirus infections mount, Japan at last expands testing18/4/2020 4:43 pm As US pulls back, China builds influence at UN18/4/2020 4:30 pm Blame Covid-19 on human activity, not bats: Expert18/4/2020 4:30 pm MOH files police report after news of COVID-19 cases leaked before official update18/4/2020 4:17 pm Foods to avoid during circuit breaker and make-at-home meals to try18/4/2020 4:12 pm In Denmark, the rarest of sights: Classrooms full of students18/4/2020 4:08 pm Australia sees 3 new coronavirus deaths as government urges tracking app installation18/4/2020 4:08 pm Google to waive ad serving fees for news publishers amid virus crisis18/4/2020 4:00 pm 'No excuses': Moderate Democrats urge quick deal on small-business coronavirus aid18/4/2020 4:00 pm US says concerned by threat of cyber attack against Czech Republic healthcare18/4/2020 3:56 pm Colombia's Rappi trials robots to deliver restaurant food to homes18/4/2020 3:56 pm Has Singapore’s Circuit Breaker Period Made Charlie Young Realise That Her Sons Prefer Playing With Their Dad?18/4/2020 3:45 pm Covid-19: 39-year-old man charged with using criminal force on safe distancing ambassador18/4/2020 3:38 pm How home-based learning shows up inequality in Singapore - a look at three homes18/4/2020 3:37 pm Coronavirus: Hotels share virtual world of baby elephants, soccer stars and cookies to uplift the shut-in planet18/4/2020 3:37 pm Using serology to indicate coronavirus immunity18/4/2020 3:30 pm Russian clinics repurpose snorkels to fight coronavirus18/4/2020 3:30 pm COVID-19: Forum letter on foreign worker dormitory cases reveals 'underlying racism', says Shanmugam18/4/2020 3:28 pm UK regulator clears Amazon stake in coronavirus-hit Deliveroo18/4/2020 3:28 pm US coronavirus death toll passes 35,000, Reuters tally shows18/4/2020 3:22 pm Man charged in court over hitting safe distancing ambassador’s hand when advised not to loiter18/4/2020 3:07 pm Korean singer-actor Rain loses 10kg in 3 months with Tabata18/4/2020 3:01 pm Astronauts land back on Earth transformed by pandemic18/4/2020 3:00 pm Trump says hopes to resume political rallies18/4/2020 2:30 pm Epic tribute by Malaysian Philharmonic Youth Orchestra for Covid-19 frontliners with ‘Star Wars’ theme song (VIDEO)18/4/2020 2:30 pm Horrors revealed at virus-hit Canada nursing home18/4/2020 2:27 pm John Legend Is Fulfilling His Dream Of Using His Stardom To Help People18/4/2020 2:26 pm Majority of FCC backs Ligado plan for broadband network - sources18/4/2020 2:12 pm Canada requires air passengers to wear masks to curb coronavirus18/4/2020 2:04 pm