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Philippine GDP to contract 1.9% in 2020 - World Bank
Delhi: People arrive at Ghazipur fruit and vegetable market to make purchases
Increase in jobs, soaring stock market shows transition of greatness for US has begun: WH
The soaring stock market and addition of 2.5 million jobs last month are the evidence that the transition of greatness for the US has officially begun due to its strong policies despite the coronavirus pandemic, a senior US official has said.
SKorea reports 38 new cases, 1 death
Total cases 11,852 and 274 virus-related fatalities.
US records 450 virus deaths in 24 hours: Johns Hopkins
California says movie theaters can reopen as early as Friday if counties approve
Oil prices rise on optimism easing of lockdowns to spur fuel demand
- Oil prices climbed on Tuesday, paring losses from the previous session, as markets broadly rose on growing confidence in a global recovery with pandemic lockdowns easing.
- U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures rose 1.3%, or 50 cents, to $38.69 a barrel at 0134 GMT, after dropping by $1.36 on Monday.
- Brent crude futures rose 1.4%, or 56 cents, to $41.36 a barrel. The benchmark contract fell $1.50 on Monday, snapping a seven-day streak of gains.
Indore's tally:
- 45 new in Indore district today, tally now 3830
- Death toll increased to 159 after 2 deaths were reported today
Chhattisgarh reports 104 new cases, taking the total number of cases to 1197. Number of active cases stand at 858: State Health Department
With the increase in number of COVID-19 cases in the state, Tripura government has declared 30 locations as containment zones: Ratan Lal Nath, State Minister
Abu Dhabi extends ban on movement in and out of the emirate and between cities
- Abu Dhabi will extend by one week a ban on movement in and out of the emirate and between its major cities introduced on June 2, the local government media office said on Monday.
- The ban applies to all residents of Abu Dhabi, the largest member of the United Arab Emirates federation, with exceptions made for those working in vital sectors.
Worldwide coronavirus cases at 7.07 million, death toll about 404,000
Wesfarmers online sales soar through coronavirus lockdown
Australian retail giant Wesfarmers Ltd on Tuesday reported an 89% surge in online sales so far this calendar year, as strict coronavirus-enforced curbs kept customers indoors and led them to shop more digitally.
Mexico reports nearly 3,000 new coronavirus cases, total infections at 120,000
University of washington forecasts 145,000 US COVID-19 deaths by August