Web archive - May 20, 2021

World

Renewed violence over Gaza despite ceasefire moves gaining momentum

Any ceasefire is unlikely to address the fundamental issues in the conflict

World

OIC diplomats gather in New York ahead of UNGA session on Palestine

Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi hosted a working dinner

Technology

Canada opens 6Ghz band for Wi-Fi, tripling spectrum access

The increased spectrum will also allow for affordable broadband in rural Canada

Technology

Facebook deploys special team as Israel-Gaza conflict spreads across social media

Facebook set up a 24-7 'special operations center' last week to respond to content posted on its platform

Life & Style

Don’t beg the poor for funds if you’re rich: Kangana Ranaut

Actor schools celebs choosing to raise Covid-19 relief funds when they can arrange oxygen cylinders, beds, medicines.

Film

'The big screen is back,' says Hollywood

'Just being back in the theatre again feels so powerfully good,' said director J.J. Abrams

World

22 bodies recovered after barge sinks off Mumbai

Indian Navy says search and rescue operation on to find the missing personnel

World, Pakistan

Fire breaks out at Pakistan Embassy in Tokyo

FO spokesperson says no injuries reported as all staff had safely evacuated

World

Britain’s Prince William gets first dose of Covid-19 vaccine

Media reports said he had not wanted to alarm anyone and he had been hit pretty badly by the virus

Sports

Shifting expectations put Koeman's Barca future in doubt

Catalans improved, won the Copa del Rey and won Lionel Messi for this term but Dutchman's future remains uncertain