Malaysia reports 37 new coronavirus cases, one new death
(Corrects number of new infections to 37, not 38, and cumulative total to 8,303, not 8,304, after official change by the government)
Australia, Asia protests embrace ‘Black Lives Matter’ movement
Thousands took to the streets across Australia on Saturday, as did hundreds in Tokyo and Seoul to support U.S. protests against police brutality, while demonstrations were expected around Europe in the coming hours.
Factbox: Latest on the worldwide spread of the coronavirus
Some countries have seen COVID-19 cases rising as lockdowns ease, and populations must protect themselves from the coronavirus while authorities continue testing, the World Health Organization said on Friday.
Malaysia reports 38 new coronavirus cases, one new death
Malaysian health officials reported 38 new coronavirus cases on Saturday, taking the cumulative total to 8,304.
Iranian wedding party fuelled new COVID-19 surge, President Rouhani says
DUBAI (Reuters)- – A wedding party contributed to a new surge in coronavirus infections in Iran, President Hassan Rouhani said on Saturday but insisted the country had no option but to keep its economy open despite warnings of a second wave of the epid…
France tells China it still backs ‘one country, two systems’ for Hong Kong
French President Emmanuel Macron has told Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping he is following events in Hong Kong closely and continues to back the “one country, two systems” principle for Beijing’s rule over the city, an Elysee official said.
Indonesia reports biggest daily rise in coronavirus infections
Indonesia reported on Saturday its biggest daily rise in coronavirus infections, with 993 new cases, taking its total number to 30,514, a health ministry official said.
Philippines confirms 7 new coronavirus deaths, 714 more cases
The Philippines’ health ministry on Saturday reported seven new coronavirus deaths and 714 additional infections.
Kazakh police detain dozens of anti-government protesters
Police in Kazakhstan’s largest city Almaty detained dozens of anti-government protesters who took to the streets on Saturday even as a new, more liberal law on demonstrations was expected to come into force.
Poland to extend ban on international flights to June 16
Poland plans to extend a ban on international flights until June 16 due to the coronavirus pandemic, state-run news agency PAP said late on Friday, citing a government decree.
