El Salvador’s president extends lockdown, crimping law allowing restart of economy
El Salvador’s government on Tuesday extended a strict lockdown until June 6, after President Nayib Bukele threatened to veto a law passed by Congress aimed at accelerating the reopening of the country’s economy prior to that date.
Germany’s confirmed coronavirus cases rise by 797 to over 176,000: RKI
The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Germany increased by 797 to 176,007, data from the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) for infectious diseases showed on Wednesday.
Australia opens up domestic life further as China dispute lingers
Australian officials announced a raft of plans on Wednesday to speed up the resumption of public life to boost the ailing economy amid a diplomatic spat with major trading partner China.
Masked against coronavirus, South Korean students return to school
South Korean high schools opened on Wednesday for the first time this year, with mask-wearing seniors returning to class in the vanguard of a phased plan to reopen all schools under strict protocols to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus.
Taiwan president says wants talks with China, but not ‘one country, two systems’
Taiwan wants dialogue with China but cannot accept its proposal for “one country, two systems”, President Tsai Ing-wen said on Wednesday, calling for both sides to find a way to coexist.
Venezuela announces border curfews as coronavirus cases jump
Venezuela imposed new curfews in a handful of towns along its borders with Colombia and Brazil in response to a jump in coronavirus cases which officials attributed mainly to returning migrants, Information Minister Jorge Rodriguez said on Tuesday.
Japan defence ministry investigating potential hack of next-gen missile details: Asahi
Japan’s defence ministry is investigating a possible leak of details of a new state-of-the-art missile in a large-scale cyber attack on Mitsubishi Electric Corp, the Asahi Shimbun newspaper reported on Wednesday.
Burundi heads to poll amidst health and violence concerns
Burundi holds on Wednesday its first competitive presidential election since a civil war erupted in 1993, despite simmering political violence and the new coronavirus pandemic.
Australia to relax some domestic travel curbs
Australians in the country’s most populous state will be able to vacation within its borders next month, when art galleries and museums will also reopen, as officials seek to boost an economy hard hit by the coronavirus pandemic.
China reports five new COVID-19 cases for May 19 vs 6 day earlier
China recorded five new coronavirus cases for May 19, down from six a day earlier, the National Health Commission reported on Wednesday.
