PARIS (Reuters): Airlines are on course to lose a total of $157 billion this year and next, their main global body warned on Tuesday, further downgrading its industry outlook in response to the second wave of coronavirus infections and shutdowns afflicting major markets. The International Air Transport Association (IATA), which in June had forecast $100… Continue reading Airlines set to lose $157 billion amid worsening slump – IATA
Month: November 2020
Dollar dips as risk appetite improve
NEW YORK (Reuters): The U.S. dollar fell on Tuesday as risk appetite improved after U.S. President Donald Trump accepted the transition to a Joe Biden presidency and on optimsim that COVID-19 vaccines are close to being rolled out. The dollar index pared much of its earlier losses, however, and held above a key technical support.… Continue reading Dollar dips as risk appetite improve
Biden transition OK’d to start as Trump runs out of options
WASHINGTON (AP): The federal government recognized President-elect Joe Biden as the “apparent winner” of the Nov. 3 election, formally starting the transition of power after President Donald Trump spent weeks testing the boundaries of American democracy. Trump relented after suffering yet more legal and procedural defeats in his seemingly futile effort to overturn the election… Continue reading Biden transition OK’d to start as Trump runs out of options
In pandemic era’s isolation, meaning of ‘self-care’ evolves
NEW YORK (AP): These days, with a pandemic raging, this is what life can look like: Staring at your face on Zoom for hours instead of occasionally glimpsing it in the mirror. Living out the days in loungewear. Wearing minimal makeup because no one sees much of you. Considering an investment in home exercise equipment… Continue reading In pandemic era’s isolation, meaning of ‘self-care’ evolves
Nepalese will get covid-19 vaccine soon after it is certified: Health Minister
Kathmandu: The government has said that it is ready to use the vaccine against COVID-19 so that it can be used by Nepali citizens as soon as it is released in the market. Speaking at a program organized on the occasion of World Biological Awareness Week, Minister for Health and Population Bhanubhakta Dhakal said that… Continue reading Nepalese will get covid-19 vaccine soon after it is certified: Health Minister
Paras Khadka nominated for Associate Player Award of the Decade
Kathmandu: Former Nepal captain Paras Khadka has been nominated for the ICC Associate Player of the Decade award. Six players, including Paras, were shortlisted by the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Tuesday. Paras, who started playing cricket for the U-15 team in 2002, captained Nepal in 2009. During Paras’ 10-year captaincy, Nepal played T20 World… Continue reading Paras Khadka nominated for Associate Player Award of the Decade
The 18-year-old Sapana Roka became the BBC’s 100 most influential woman
Kathmandu: Sapana Roka Magar, 18, of Myagdi, who has been managing unclaimed bodies, has been listed as an influential woman by the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). The BBC on Tuesday released a list of the 100 most influential women of 2020. The list includes the Prime Minister of Finland, Sarah Gilbert, who led a vaccine… Continue reading The 18-year-old Sapana Roka became the BBC’s 100 most influential woman
Kathmandu at high risk of covid-19 infection; CCMC
Kathmandu: The Covid-19 Crisis Management Committee (CCMC) has concluded that the risk of corona infection is high in the Kathmandu Valley. However, the CCMC has also stated that the injunction demanded by the Upatyaka Municipal Forum will not be imposed. The latest stage of the transition was discussed at a meeting of the CCMC Board… Continue reading Kathmandu at high risk of covid-19 infection; CCMC
Snapchat launches TikTok-like feature ‘Spotlight’
(Reuters) – Snap Inc on Monday rolled out a feature, “Spotlight”, that would allow users to share short-form videos publicly in its Snapchat app, adding a service that would compete with ByteDance-owned TikTok and Instagram Reels. Users, who could previously share snaps or stories with friends, can now share them directly to Spotlight and garner… Continue reading Snapchat launches TikTok-like feature ‘Spotlight’
Biden expected to tap Antony Blinken for secretary of state
WASHINGTON (AP): President-elect Joe Biden is expected to nominate Antony Blinken as secretary of state, according to multiple people familiar with the Biden team’s planning. Blinken, 58, served as deputy secretary of state and deputy national security adviser during the Obama administration and has close ties with Biden. If nominated and confirmed, he would be… Continue reading Biden expected to tap Antony Blinken for secretary of state