Monday, April 27, 2020 - a podcast by TRT World

*)More US states reopen economies

More US states are gradually easing lockdowns, despite warnings from health officials that it could cause a second wave of Covid-19 infections.

The decision comes as over 26 million people in the US seek unemployment protection across several states.

Meanwhile, New York says hospitalisations and new cases continue to decline across the state.

*)New Zealand eases restrictions

New Zealanders will be allowed to go fishing, surfing, hunting and hiking this week for the first time in more than a month as the country begins to ease restrictions.

Around 400,000 people will return to work, but shops and restaurants will remain closed as social restrictions remain in place.

The country implemented the strictest lockdown in the world which helped stop the spread.

*)Italy to ease lockdown measures on May 4

Italy will also ease its lockdown on May 4.

It comes as the country recorded its lowest daily death toll since mid-March.

Factories, building sites, parks and restaurants will reopen and limited family visits will be allowed, but schools will remain shut.

*)Israel to annex parts of occupied West Bank in coming months

Israel is confident it will get US approval to annex large parts of the occupied West Bank in the coming months.

Palestinians are expressing outrage at Israel's plans to further consolidate its control on land it has been occupying since 1967.

Israel will hold cabinet discussions on extending its sovereignty to dozens of settlements deemed illegal under the international law.

And finally…

*)Former Pakistan women's cricket captain retires

Former Pakistan women team's captain Sana Mir retired from international cricket over the weekend.

Mir’s earned numerous accolades and titles throughout her career, such as the most successful female spinner in ODI history.

The 34-year-old is one of only nine women cricketers to have taken 100 wickets and scored 1,000 runs in ODI matches.

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