Japan’s small clinics driven to brink as virus-wary patients stay home
As Japan eases coronavirus curbs following its first wave of cases, many small medical clinics are scrambling to stay afloat and the doctors who run them are calling for government support as patients keep away for fear of infection.
China says opposes all U.S. restrictions on Chinese airlines
China said on Monday it opposes all U.S. restrictions imposed against Chinese airlines, responding to a report that the U.S. Transportation Department has demanded Chinese carriers file their schedules and other flight details by May 27.
Russia’s coronavirus infections pass 350,000
Cases of the coronavirus in Russia climbed to 353,427 on Monday, having risen by 8,946 in the past 24 hours, the country’s coronavirus crisis response centre said.
India among 10 worst-hit COVID-19 nations as cases jump; air travel reopens
India on Monday posted its biggest single-day jump in cases of COVID-19, overtaking Iran to become one of the 10 worst-hit nations, even as the government allowed domestic air travel to restart.
Singapore’s health ministry confirms 344 fresh COVID-19 cases
Singapore’s health ministry on Monday confirmed 344 more coronavirus cases, taking its tally of infections to 31,960.
‘No Eid in our home’: Pakistani families mourn crash victims
As Fazal Rahmaan, 80 and his wife, Wahida Rahmaan, 74, boarded a plane in the Pakistani city of Lahore on Friday, their family’s biggest fear was that they might get catch the coronavirus on their way to spend the holiday in Karachi.
Hong Kong border town slumps as mainland traders vanish
Last summer, pro-democracy protesters harassed Chinese traders in Sheung Shui and smashed storefronts that catered to them in the Hong Kong border town, angry at what they saw as a de facto invasion.
Privacy activist Schrems calls on EU authorities to get Irish watchdog moving
Privacy activist Max Schrems called on the European authorities to push the Irish regulator to speed up its handling of cases he has brought against Facebook on the second anniversary of the introduction of rules designed to help protect the data of co…
Hong Kong’s security, police chiefs warn of growing ‘terrorism’ as national laws loom
Hong Kong’s security and police chiefs said “terrorism” was growing in the city, as government departments rallied on Monday behind Beijing’s plans to introduce national security laws after thousands took to the streets to protest against the move.
Australia’s most populous state urges parents to work from home as schools reopen
Australia’s most populous state on Monday urged locals to continue working from home despite schools reopening as the number of coronavirus cases slows.
