India’s top bureaucrats hit by coronavirus as cases spike
A top Indian civilian defence official has tested positive for coronavirus and is in home quarantine, government officials said on Thursday, as the daily rise in infections hits a new high.
Coronavirus infections slow down in Finland despite schools opening
Coronavirus infections have slowed in Finland over the last two weeks despite the reopening of schools in mid-May, the health ministry said on Thursday.
South Korea seeks arrest of Samsung heir Lee in succession probe
South Korean prosecutors have requested an arrest warrant for Samsung Group heir Jay Y. Lee, they said on Thursday, in the investigation of a 2015 merger and alleged accounting fraud in a suspected bid to aid his succession plans.
India and Australia sign military base and cyber accords
India and Australia sealed an accord on Thursday to grant access to each other’s military bases in order to facilitate mutual defence exchanges and exercises.
Hong Kong legislature passes national anthem bill amid protests
Hong Kong’s Legislative Council passed a bill on Thursday that would criminalise disrespect of China’s national anthem, a move critics see as the latest sign of Beijing’s tightening grip on the city.
Spain to open land borders with Portugal, France from June 22
Spanish Tourism Minister Reyes Maroto said on Thursday that all restrictions to border crossings with France and Portugal will be lifted from June 22.
Breaking down Wuhan’s blueprint for lifting lockdown
From outbreak to lockdown and reopening, the Chinese city of Wuhan, where the novel coronavirus emerged late last year, has been through all stages of dealing with the health crisis.
Last dance for legendary Madrid flamenco joint, stung by coronavirus
A Madrid flamenco bar that has played host to some of Spain’s top performers, including an early-career set from Grammy-award winner Rosalia, is shutting down as audiences dwindle in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.
Guard in China injures 39 in attack at elementary school
An elementary school guard in China injured 39 people in a knife attack on Thursday with many children among the victims, a state office and media reported.
Belarus president names new prime minister: Belta news agency
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko appointed Roman Golovchenko on Thursday as prime minister, the Belta news agency reported.
