Israel’s Netanyahu presents new unity government to legislature
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu presented his new unity government to parliament on Sunday, ending more than a year of political deadlock as he prepares to go on trial in a week for alleged corruption.
South Korea reports single digit domestic coronavirus cases; plans to reopen schools
South Korea on Sunday reported five new domestic cases of coronavirus, all linked to a cluster of cases centred around bars and nightclubs in the capital which has raised fears in the country of a fresh wave of contagion.
Russia allows foreign athletes entry as coronavirus cases pass 280,000
The Russian government said on Sunday it would allow foreign athletes competing in its domestic sports leagues to enter the country as the number of cases of the novel coronavirus passed 280,000.
Spain’s daily coronavirus death toll below 100 for first time in two months
Spain’s daily death toll from the coronavirus was 87 on Sunday, the health ministry said, dropping below 100 for the first time in two months.
Indonesia reports 489 new coronavirus cases, 59 new deaths
Indonesia reported 489 new coronavirus infections on Sunday, taking the total to 17,514.
Afghan president, rival close in on power-sharing deal: sources
Afghan President Ashraf Ghani and Abdullah Abdullah, his rival in the disputed presidential election, are close to finalising a power-sharing deal to end a political stalemate in the war-torn nation, three sources familiar with the matter told Reuters….
Malaysia reports 22 new coronavirus cases, no new deaths
Malaysia’s health ministry reported 22 new coronavirus cases on Sunday, bringing the cumulative total to 6,894.
China reports five new coronavirus cases, adviser says risk of second wave remains
Mainland China reported five new confirmed COVID-19 cases for May 16, down from eight the previous day, the National Health Commission (NHC) said in a statement on Sunday.
Philippines records 208 new coronavirus cases, seven more deaths
The Philippines’ Department of Health on Sunday reported 208 new cases of coronavirus infections and seven more fatalities.
UK PM Johnson accepts public frustration with lockdown easing rules
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson admitted on Sunday that there was public frustration with his government’s measures to ease the coronavirus lockdown following widespread criticism of the new rules, which he admitted were more complex.
