With regard to Simon Rushton's report UK joins global effort to tackle Covid-19 crisis in India (April 25): Thank you to the UK and the other countries proving the necessity of international co-operation when we so desperately need it. Millions in our country will be grateful. But we have to learn from this horrible reality. The longer-term solution though is preparedness, discipline and a successful vaccination drive in our overpopulated country, all of which are tough tasks.
Suman Juyal, Delhi
Thank God the world is coming to their aid.
Pauline Van Lelyveld, Blantyre, Malawi
India's Covid-19 cases shot up from about 100,000 a day in the last quarter of 2020 to about 350,000 daily these days. The Indian health structure is nearing collapse. What will happen if the number of daily cases spiral to 500,000 or more cases per day?
We have to plan for the worst-case scenarios in terms of equipment and resources, even as we hope for the best. India should not be caught with its guard down again. We cannot get complacent like we did earlier this year, believing we had this under control and the worst was over. India must also research the new double mutant aggressively to understand how the virus works and how best to counter it.
Rajendra Aneja, Dubai
The pictures are heartbreaking. Sending solidarity from across the border to our brothers and sisters in India. May God help the people in need.
Kashif Naseem, Peshawar, Pakistan
Hats off to government initiatives in the UAE in controlling the pandemic and also helping India in the true spirit of Ramadan.
Shivanand Savur, Pune, India
Thanks to all countries that are helping India. There is a lot of goodness in this world.
Evon Rawlings, Ajman
Ramadan traditions that warm the heart
With reference to Nilanjana Gupta's report Journey of Dubai's Ramadan cannon that signals iftar for thousands of people (April 13): Lovely to see some of these traditions carried down through generations. They have immense value.
Alice Proudfoot, Abu Dhabi
Sympathies for the Indonesian crew on the submarine
With regard to the report Indonesia mourns as lost submarine crew say goodbye in last video (April 27): this is so painful and heart breaking. My deepest sympathies.
Musatapha Ahmad, Abu Dhabi
A sad moment for the people of Indonesia. We, the people of Pakistan, pay our condolences to loved ones of all the 53 crew on board KRI Nanggala 402. We feel your loss and pray for you.
Mehran Ali Tipo, Khanewal, Pakistan
Skewed figures
In the village of Mevagissey in southwest England the housing stock has doubled in the last century while the number of residents is half the historic high. The village's Neighbourhood Development Plan states that 26% of homes are holiday retreats. Prices are high, averaging around £300,000, £50,000 more than the Cornish average of £250,000. The local average wage is £15,458.
The Greatest Royal Rumble card as it stands
The Greatest Royal Rumble card as it stands
50-man Royal Rumble - names entered so far include Braun Strowman, Daniel Bryan, Kurt Angle, Big Show, Kane, Chris Jericho, The New Day and Elias
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Intercontinental Championship Seth Rollins (champion) v The Miz v Finn Balor v Samoa Joe
United States Championship Jeff Hardy (champion) v Jinder Mahal
SmackDown Tag Team Championship The Bludgeon Brothers (champions) v The Usos
Raw Tag Team Championship (currently vacant) Cesaro and Sheamus v Matt Hardy and Bray Wyatt
Casket match The Undertaker v Chris Jericho
Singles match John Cena v Triple H
Cruiserweight Championship Cedric Alexander v tba
In numbers: PKK’s money network in Europe
Germany: PKK collectors typically bring in $18 million in cash a year – amount has trebled since 2010
Revolutionary tax: Investigators say about $2 million a year raised from ‘tax collection’ around Marseille
Extortion: Gunman convicted in 2023 of demanding $10,000 from Kurdish businessman in Stockholm
Drug trade: PKK income claimed by Turkish anti-drugs force in 2024 to be as high as $500 million a year
Denmark: PKK one of two terrorist groups along with Iranian separatists ASMLA to raise “two-digit million amounts”
Contributions: Hundreds of euros expected from typical Kurdish families and thousands from business owners
TV channel: Kurdish Roj TV accounts frozen and went bankrupt after Denmark fined it more than $1 million over PKK links in 2013
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2025 Fifa Club World Cup groups
Group A: Palmeiras, Porto, Al Ahly, Inter Miami.
Group B: Paris Saint-Germain, Atletico Madrid, Botafogo, Seattle.
Group C: Bayern Munich, Auckland City, Boca Juniors, Benfica.
Group D: Flamengo, ES Tunis, Chelsea, (Leon banned).
Group E: River Plate, Urawa, Monterrey, Inter Milan.
Group F: Fluminense, Borussia Dortmund, Ulsan, Mamelodi Sundowns.
Group G: Manchester City, Wydad, Al Ain, Juventus.
Group H: Real Madrid, Al Hilal, Pachuca, Salzburg.
