Japan declines to join U.S., others in condemning China for Hong Kong law: Kyodo
Japan has decided not join the United States, Britain and others in issuing a statement scolding China for imposing a new security law, Kyodo news agency reported on Sunday, citing officials from countries involved.
Malaysia reports 19 new coronavirus cases; no new deaths
Malaysian health officials reported 19 new coronavirus cases on Sunday, taking the cumulative total to 8,322.
Lebanon’s president urges unity after night of violence
Lebanon’s President Michel Aoun called for national unity on Sunday after violence erupted in parts of Beirut between supporters of rival sectarian political parties.
U.S. senator Scott says China trying to sabotage vaccine development
The United States has evidence China is trying to slow down or sabotage the development of a COVID-19 vaccine by Western countries, Republican senator Rick Scott said on Sunday.
Philippine coronavirus death toll rises to 1,003
The Philippines on Sunday reported nine more fatalities related to the novel coronavirus, taking its death toll to 1,003.
Indonesia reports 672 new coronavirus infections, 50 deaths
Indonesia on Sunday reported 672 new coronavirus infections, taking the total to 31,186, said a health ministry official.
Malaysia to reopen most economic activity with virus outbreak ‘under control’
Malaysia on Sunday said it would reopen nearly all economic activity and allow interstate travel starting June 10, lifting coronavirus restrictions imposed nearly three months ago as it moves to revive an economy battered by the pandemic.
London police chief says 14 officers injured during anti-racism protests
Fourteen police officers were injured in “shocking and completely unacceptable” assaults during anti-racism protests in central London on Saturday, London police chief Cressida Dick said on Sunday.
China to strengthen global cooperation in COVID-19 vaccine trials
China will strengthen international cooperation in future COVID-19 clinical vaccine trials, building on earlier collaboration in vaccine development, the science and technology minister said on Sunday.
Anti-racism protests undoubtedly increase risk of coronavirus spread: UK health minister
Anti-racism protests attended by thousands of people in London and other major British cities “undoubtedly” risk causing an increase in the number of COVID-19 cases again, British health minister Matt Hancock said on Sunday.
