South Korea’s Moon urges North to keep peace deals, return to talks
South Korea’s President Moon Jae-in urged North Korea on Monday to refrain from raising tension and return to dialogue, after threats trumpeted by state media in Pyongyang to cut ties and take military action.
Congo’s gold being smuggled out by the tonne, U.N. report finds
Gold production in Democratic Republic of Congo continues to be systematically underreported while tonnes of the precious metal is smuggled into global supply chains through its eastern neighbours, a United Nations report has found.
French health minister: Worst of epidemic is behind us but virus not dead
The worst part of the coronavirus epidemic is behind France, but people must remain vigilant as the virus continues to circulate, Health Minister Olivier Veran said on Monday.
Australia seeks to engage China on future of actor on death row
Australia is seeking to engage China on the future of Karm Gilespie, an Australian man sentenced to death for drug trafficking, amid escalating tensions between the countries, Prime Minister Scott Morrison said on Monday.
Thailand ends curfew, marks 21 days with no local coronavirus cases
Thailand on Monday lifted a nationwide curfew after more than two months and allowed restaurants to resume selling alcohol as the coronavirus crisis eased, with 21 days since a recorded case of local transmission.
Fears for Philippines press freedom as court finds Maria Ressa guilty of libel
Veteran Philippine journalist Maria Ressa, whose website has put President Rodrigo Duterte under tough scrutiny, was convicted of libel on Monday and faces up to six years in jail, in a ruling widely seen as a blow to media freedom.
Czech Republic’s number of coronavirus cases rises to more than 10,000
The number of coronavirus cases rose to more than 10,000 in the Czech Republic, Health Ministry data showed on Monday.
What you need to know about the coronavirus right now
Here’s what you need to know about the coronavirus right now:
From crowded tubes to pedal power, London’s COVID transport challenge
The crowded daily commute in London has long been a source of misery for millions. But getting to work will be even more of a challenge following Britain’s coronavirus lockdown.
Thailand reports no new coronavirus cases, no new deaths
Thailand on Monday reported no new coronavirus infections or deaths, maintaining the total of 3,135 confirmed cases and 58 fatalities.
