U.S. considers sending ‘training’ unit to Tunisia amid North Africa tensions
The United States said it is considering deploying a Security Force Assistance Brigade in Tunisia for training, as part of its assistance program with the North Africa country, amid concern over Russian activity in Libya.
Hong Kong officials say Trump ‘completely wrong’ to end city’s special status
Hong Kong officials lashed out on Saturday at moves by U.S. President Donald Trump to strip the city of its special status in a bid to punish China for imposing national security laws on the global financial hub.
Philippines confirms eight more coronavirus deaths, 590 new cases
The Philippines’ health ministry on Saturday reported eight additional deaths from the novel coronavirus and 590 new infections.
Russia plans coronavirus vaccine clinical trials in two weeks: report
Russian scientists plan to start clinical trials within two weeks on a vaccine to combat the novel coronavirus, the health minister was quoted as saying on Saturday as authorities approved the country’s first anti-COVID-19 drug.
Chinese vaccine could be ready by year-end, government body says
A Chinese-made coronavirus vaccine could be ready for market as early as the end of this year, China’s State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission (SASAC) said in a social media post.
Attack in northern Burkina Faso kills at least 15
At least 15 people were killed following an attack on a convoy transporting traders in a town in northern Burkina Faso on Friday, the government said on Saturday.
Don’t treat Italy like a leper colony says foreign minister
Italy will not be treated like a leper colony, Foreign Minister Luigi Di Maio said on Saturday, promising a warm welcome to foreign tourists this summer and warning other European Union states not to shut out Italians.
As lockdown eases, Iran’s mosques to resume daily prayers
Government employees went back to work in Iran on Saturday and President Hassan Rouhani said mosques would resume daily prayers across the country, even though some areas are seeing high levels of coronavirus infections.
Work on flight data of crashed Pakistani airliner to start June 2 in France
Work on the flight data and cockpit voice recorders of a crashed Pakistani airliner will begin in France on June 2, investigators said on Saturday.
Spain further eases coronavirus restrictions in four small islands
Four small Spanish islands will be able to open the outside terraces of bars and restaurants to 75% of their capacity from Monday, the government said, a further easing of coronavirus lockdown rules for parts of the country least affected by the diseas…
