Venezuela military to escort Iranian fuel tankers: defense minister
Venezuela’s military will escort Iranian tankers delivering fuel to the gasoline-starved nation as soon as they enter the South American country’s exclusive economic zone, defense minister Vladimir Padrino said on Wednesday.
Red Cross aid agency warns against any move to limit vaccine access
The head of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) appealed on Wednesday for the world to work together toward a coronavirus vaccine, warning against any unilateral action that could prevent access for poor countrie…
Exclusive: U.S. has not cut Afghan security funds despite Pompeo vow of immediate slash – sources
The U.S. Defense Department has not withheld $1 billion in funding from Afghan security forces despite Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’s vow on March 23 to cut that sum “immediately”, five sources familiar with the matter said.
Bolivia probes officials over ventilator deal after public outcry
Bolivian authorities on Wednesday fired the country’s health minister and launched a probe into potential corruption after officials allegedly bought ventilators at inflated prices, underscoring the global challenge to prevent graft amid the coronaviru…
Amazon mayor warns of indigenous genocide as coronavirus spreads
The mayor of the largest city in the Amazon rainforest said the coronavirus pandemic is killing indigenous people and warned of a “genocide” if Brazil’s right-wing government fails to protect vulnerable tribes.
Peru coronavirus cases surpass 100,000 as demand sends drug prices soaring
Peru’s number of confirmed coronavirus cases surpassed 104,000, the Ministry of Health reported on Wednesday, as the outbreak puts pressure on the demand for medicines, whose prices have soared in recent days.
Trump opens door to in-person G7 June meeting despite pandemic
U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday said he may seek to revive a face-to-face meeting of Group of Seven leaders near Washington, after earlier canceling the in-person gathering of world leaders due to the novel coronavirus pandemic.
South Africa records first neonatal coronavirus death, toll jumps to 339
South Africa recorded its first neonatal coronavirus death on Wednesday, as the death toll jumped by 27 to 339, the health ministry said.
Peru’s confirmed coronavirus cases surpass 100,000: health ministry
Peru’s number of confirmed coronavirus cases surpassed 100,000, the Ministry of Health reported on Wednesday.
Hush descends on Havana as street performers vanish in wake of tourists
With her buoyant colonial-style dresses and witty songs about the roasted peanuts she sells, street vendor Lyssett Perez had become something of a living landmark in Havana alongside its old fortresses, squares and churches.
