In Mexico, one of world’s biggest food markets stirs unease about infections
Every day, thousands of Mexicans crowd a massive food market that is a linchpin of the capital’s food supply, though it sits at the heart of a major hotspot for the virus.
Madagascar records its first COVID-19 death: official
Madagascar has registered its first coronavirus death, of a 57-year-old medical worker who suffered from diabetes and high blood pressure, the national COVID-19 taskforce said on Sunday.
Israel’s Netanyahu presents new unity government to parliament
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu presented his new unity government to parliament on Sunday, ending more than a year of political deadlock but still facing a trial starting in a week for alleged corruption.
Suicide bombing in Somalia kills governor, three others in Puntland: police
The governor of Mudug, a region in Somalia’s semi-autonomous state of Puntland, was killed with three of his bodyguards in a suicide car bombing on Sunday that was claimed by Islamist group al Shabaab, police said.
Vietnam reports two new COVID-19 cases, total at 320
Vietnam on Sunday reported two new coronavirus cases, both imported, taking the country’s tally to 320 with no deaths, the health ministry said.
Afghan president and rival strike power-sharing deal after feuding for months
Afghan President Ashraf Ghani and his rival Abdullah Abdullah signed a power-sharing deal to end a months-long political stalemate, Ghani’s spokesman said on Sunday, a step that could smooth efforts to end the country’s longrunning war.
Philippines urges coronavirus vigilance as shoppers ignore safety protocols
The Philippine government on Sunday called for vigilance against the coronavirus, a day after hordes of people trooped to shopping malls and ignored safety protocols, as authorities began loosening a two-month lockdown.
Afghan President Ghani and rival Abdullah sign power-sharing deal
Afghan President Ashraf Ghani and his rival Abdullah Abdullah signed a power-sharing deal to end a months-long political stalemate that has hampered progress towards peace, Ghani’s spokesman said on Sunday.
French Health Minister promises new hospital support plan by summer
French Health Minister Olivier Veran said on Sunday he wanted to unveil by summer a new support plan for French hospitals and health workers who have been on the frontline of the fight against the coronavirus pandemic.
Thailand opens malls after nearly two months amid coronavirus outbreak
Thailand on Sunday opened malls and department stores for the first time since March in its second phase of relaxing measures as the number of new coronavirus cases slowed.
