Mexico’s health ministry says coronavirus cases surpass 9,000
Mexico registered a jump of more than 700 confirmed coronavirus cases on Tuesday, to reach a total of 9,501 cases, health ministry officials told reporters at a regular briefing.
China says Australia parroting Trump with coronavirus criticism
China accused Australia of taking instructions from the United States over its criticism of Beijing’s handling of the initial outbreak of the novel coronavirus, marking a further deterioration in ties between the two major trading partners.
North Korean media silent on Kim’s whereabouts as speculation on health rages
North Korean state media on Wednesday made no mention of leader Kim Jong Un’s health or whereabouts, a day after intense international speculation over his health was sparked by media reports he was gravely ill after a cardiovascular procedure.
Trump immigration ban to last 60 days, target those seeking permanent residency
President Donald Trump said on Tuesday his new U.S. immigration ban would last 60 days and apply to those seeking ‘green cards’ for permanent residency in an effort to protect Americans seeking to regain jobs lost because of the coronavirus.
Bipartisan U.S. Senate report backs spy agencies’ findings on Russia
The U.S. Senate Intelligence Committee concurred with spy agencies’ findings that Russia sought to boost now-President Donald Trump’s 2016 campaign, according to a bipartisan report declassified and released on Tuesday.
Exclusive: Venezuela Socialists, opposition leaders begin secret talks amid pandemic, sources say
Allies of both Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his bitter foe, opposition leader Juan Guaido, have secretly begun exploratory talks as concerns grow about the possible impact of the spread of the coronavirus, according to sources on both sides….
Trump says immigration measure will be in effect for 60 days, will be evaluated afterward
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he will be issuing a temporary suspension of immigration into the United States and the measure will be in effect for 60 days and then be re-evaluated.
Mexico’s president praises inmate amnesty as ‘humanitarian act’
A prisoner amnesty law in Mexico aimed at releasing non-violent inmates as a coronavirus containment measure won praise from President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador on Tuesday, coming as health authorities expect the virus to spread faster in the days ah…
Islamist insurgents kill 52 villagers in Mozambique, police say
About 52 villagers in Mozambique’s troubled northernmost province were killed by Islamist insurgents on April 7 after they refused to be recruited to their ranks, police said on Tuesday.
Trump immigration ban to last up to 90 days, target those seeking permanent U.S. residency
President Donald Trump’s new executive order banning immigration to the United States will last 30 to 90 days with the chance of renewal and apply to those seeking permanent immigration status, a senior administration official said on Tuesday.
