‘Finally free’ – homebound Filipinos cheer end to quarantine ordeal
Hundreds of repatriated Filipino workers made their way to bus and airport terminals on Tuesday to return to families, the first among around 24,000 nationals stuck for weeks in the capital’s quarantine facilities, hotels and aboard cruise ships.
U.S. military says Russia deployed fighter jets to Libya
The U.S. military said on Tuesday that Russia has deployed fighter aircraft to Libya to support Russian mercenaries fighting for eastern forces, adding to concerns of a new escalation in the conflict.
Poland’s nationalists accuse opposition of more delays in election row
Poland’s governing nationalists on Tuesday accused opposition lawmakers of trying for a second time to delay a presidential election, after the speaker of the Senate said it would not reconvene to discuss legislation for the vote until next week.
Jordan’s civil servants return to work after two months break
Jordan’s public sector employees began a phased return to work on Tuesday, more than two months after they were told to stay at home under a coronavirus lockdown, officials said.
U.S. Chamber urges China to preserve Hong Kong’s autonomy
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce said on Tuesday it was deeply concerned that China’s proposed national security legislation on Hong Kong could undermine its autonomy under the “one country, two systems” framework, and urged Beijing to de-escalate the situ…
English shoppers face queues, limited browsing when stores reopen
Shoppers face more queuing and limited ability to try products when England’s high street retailers, department stores and shopping centres reopen next month after the coronavirus lockdown.
New wave of locusts raises fear for summer crops in India
A new wave of locust attacks has alarmed India’s farmers and experts warn of extensive crop losses if authorities fail to curb fast-spreading swarms by June when monsoon rains spur rice, cane, corn, cotton and soybean sowing.
India has low coronavirus death rate but worries about migrants on the move
India on Tuesday recorded a total of 145,380 coronavirus infections and a death toll of 4,167, comparatively low figures for the world’s second-most populous country.
British junior minister quits over PM aide’s lockdown drive
Junior minister Douglas Ross resigned from the British government on Tuesday over the handling of accusations that Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s senior adviser had broken the coronavirus lockdown by travelling for help with childcare.
U.S. military says Russia has deployed more fighter jets to Libya
Russia has recently deployed military fighter aircraft to Libya to support Russian mercenaries fighting there, the United States military’s Africa command said it had assessed in a statement on Tuesday.
