UAE says Israel should back off threat to annex West Bank
A senior United Arab Emirates official said on Monday that any unilateral move by Israel to annex parts of the occupied West Bank would be a serious setback for the Middle East peace process.
China says U.S. attempts to damage China’s interest will be countered
China on Monday said that U.S. attempts to harm Chinese interests will be met with firm countermeasures, criticising Washington’s decision to end special treatment of Hong Kong as well as actions against Chinese students and companies.
Iran says it is ready to continue fuel shipments to Venezuela
Iran will continue fuel shipments to Venezuela if Caracas requests more supplies, the Iranian foreign ministry spokesman said on Monday, despite Washington’s criticism of the trade between the two nations, which are both under U.S. sanctions.
Turkey eases coronavirus measures, re-opens restaurants, parks
Turkey re-opens restaurants, cafes and parks on Monday and lifts inter-city travel curbs as the country eases restrictions taken to fight the coronavirus outbreak.
Singapore confirms 408 new coronavirus cases on monday: health ministry
Singapore confirmed 408 new coronavirus cases on Monday, its health ministry said, bringing the city-state’s tally to 35,292.
Armenian PM Pashinyan tests positive for coronavirus
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said on Monday he had tested positive for the novel coronavirus and that members of his family were also infected.
UK is following scientific advice on cautious lockdown easing, minister says
The British government is following scientific advice in cautiously easing the coronavirus lockdown, Business Secretary Alok Sharma said on Monday, after criticism from some prominent epidemiologists.
New Zealanders protest over death of George Floyd
Thousands of New Zealanders marched peacefully on Monday chanting “Black Lives Matter” in solidarity with George Floyd, a black American who died in police custody in the United States last week.
Exclusive: Russia, after approving Japanese COVID-19 drug, to roll out ‘game changer’ next week
Russia will start administering its first approved antiviral drug to treat coronavirus patients next week, its state financial backer told Reuters, a move it described as “a game changer” that should speed a return to normal economic life.
Japan parliament to debate second extra budget for pandemic relief next week
Japan’s government will submit to parliament early next week a second extra budget to fund a new $1.1 trillion stimulus package to cushion the economic blow from the coronavirus pandemic, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said on Monday.
