Indonesia reports 1,031 new coronavirus infections; Southeast Asia’s highest case total
Indonesia reported 1,031 new coronavirus infections on Wednesday taking the total to 41,431 and overtaking Singapore with the highest number of COVID-19 cases in Southeast Asia.
Explainer: Why are Chinese and Indian troops fighting in a remote Himalayan valley?
The Indian army says at least 20 of its soldiers were killed after hand-to-hand fighting with Chinese troops at a disputed border site on Monday night, the deadliest clash in decades.
Global Pride event to unite groups after canceled parades
After the cancellation of hundreds of Pride parades due to the COVID-19 pandemic, national Pride networks have set up a new digital Global Pride day on June 27 to unite people all over the world in celebration and support.
Greek sex workers criticise COVID safety guidelines
Greek sex workers are concerned that new health and safety guidelines to protect them and their clients against the coronavirus will harm their business.
Beijing says COVID-19 cases could stay at current levels for some time
Beijing cannot rule out the possibility that the number of COVID-19 cases in the city will stay at current levels for some time, a city official said on Wednesday.
Norwegian salmon was not source of virus at Beijing food market, Norway says
Chinese and Norwegian authorities have concluded that Norwegian salmon was likely not the source of the novel coronavirus that was found at cutting boards in a Beijing food market, the Norwegian fisheries and seafood minister said on Wednesday.
U.S. scrambles jets to escort Russian nuclear-capable bombers near its border: RIA
The United States scrambled fighter jets to escort four Russian nuclear-capable Tupolev Tu-95MS strategic bombers as they carried out a planned flight near the U.S. border, the RIA news agency cited the Russian Defence Ministry as saying.
Brexit talks to enter ‘hot phase’ from September: German government document
Negotiations on the future relationship between Britain and the European Union will enter a hot phase from September, a German government document reviewed by Reuters showed.
China says it does not want to see any more clashes on border with India
China said on Wednesday it does not want to see any more clashes on the border with India following a clash on Monday that killed at least 20 Indian soldiers, adding that both countries are trying to resolve the situation via dialogue.
Japan to keep close watch over disputed islands: Suga
Japan will take all possible measures to ensure surveillance of the areas around disputed islands in the East China Sea, the top government spokesman said on Wednesday.
