China military’s HK garrison has ability to safeguard China, HK’s security: commander
Chinese military officers and soldiers stationed in the garrison in Hong Kong have the determination and ability to safeguard China’s national sovereignty and the long-term prosperity and security for the city, the garrison’s commander said.
Earthquake rattles New Zealand for the second time in 48 hours
A magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck the New Zealand city of Levin, near the country’s capital Wellington, a day after a 5.8 tremor was recorded in the same area, government seismic monitor Geonet said on Tuesday.
U.S. brings forward travel ban as Brazil surpasses its daily death toll
The White House on Monday brought forward by two days restrictions on travel to the United States from Brazil as the number of deaths from the new coronavirus in the South American nation surpassed the U.S. daily toll.
Earthquake rattles NZ for the second time in 48 hours
A magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck the New Zealand city of Levin, near the country’s capital Wellington, a day after a 5.8 tremor was recorded in the same area, government seismic monitor Geonet said on Tuesday.
Study shows 8,000 additional deaths in Mexican capital as coronavirus rages
Mexico’s capital registered 8,072 more deaths in the first five months this year than the average from the same period over the past four years, an analysis by independent researchers showed on Monday, suggesting a possible surge due to the coronavirus…
White House brings forward Brazil travel restrictions by two days
The White House on Monday brought forward by two days restrictions on travel to the United States from Brazil that were announced after the Latin American country became the world’s No. 2 coronavirus hotspot.
Australia to outline economic recovery plans as lockdowns ease
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison will on Tuesday outline his government’s plans to revive the sputtering economy, but is expected to warn a recovery will take between three to five years.
Brazil surpasses U.S. in daily coronavirus death toll
Brazil daily coronavirus deaths were higher than fatalities in the United States for the first time over the last 24 hours, according to the country’s Health Ministry.
White House brings forward Brazil travel restrictions by two days
The White House on Monday brought forward by two days restrictions on travel to the United States from Brazil that were announced after the Latin American country became the world’s No. 2 coronavirus hotspot.
Brazil’s Bolsonaro says he expects top court to end probe into his conduct over police
Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro expects the Supreme Court to find no wrongdoing and end an investigation into potential political interference in the federal police, according to a statement from the presidential palace on Monday.
