UK says PM’s adviser Cummings did not break lockdown guidelines
The British government said on Saturday that Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s adviser Dominic Cummings did not break coronavirus lockdown guidelines when he took a journey of 400 km while he had COVID-19 symptoms.
Indonesia reports 949 coronavirus new cases, 25 new deaths
Indonesia confirmed on Saturday 949 new coronavirus infections, taking the total in the Southeast Asian country to 21,745, health ministry official Achmad Yurianto said.
Death toll from Pakistan airliner crash 97, 2 survivors: authorities
The death toll from Friday’s passenger aircraft crash in Pakistan’s southern city of Karachi has been confirmed at 97 with two survivors, while no fatalities were reported from the dense residential neighbourhood where the aircraft crash-landed, author…
UK opposition calls on PM to sack top adviser over 400 km lockdown drive
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson faced calls on Saturday from opposition parties to sack adviser Dominic Cummings after reports that he broke lockdown rules by travelling 400 km while ill with COVID-19 symptoms.
Philippines reports six coronavirus deaths, 180 more cases
The Philippines on Saturday recorded six additional coronavirus deaths and 180 more infections, the health ministry said.
Hong Kongers fret over Beijing’s planned new security laws
Newspaper vendor Man, 60, was speechless when she saw the headline that Beijing plans to impose national security laws on Hong Kong, and worried what the future holds for youth in the Chinese-ruled city.
Russia reports 9,434 new coronavirus infections
Russia said on Saturday that 9,434 new cases of the novel coronavirus had been reported in the last 24 hours, pushing its nationwide tally to 335,882.
Iran to reopen religious, cultural sites: president
Iran on Saturday moved to open businesses, religious and cultural sites as it eased restrictions imposed to contain the coronavirus pandemic.
China has betrayed Hong Kong, former Hong Kong governor says
China has betrayed the people of Hong Kong so the West should stop kowtowing to Beijing for an illusory great pot of gold, said Chris Patten, the last governor of the former British colony.
Ivanka Trump draws derision in India for praising migrant’s hard journey home
U.S. presidential adviser Ivanka Trump’s praise of an Indian teenager’s bicycle ride home hundreds of kilometres away is drawing criticism in India for being insensitive to the plight of impoverished migrant workers struggling in a lockdown.
