War-torn Yemen reports coronavirus cases in three more provinces
Yemen’s Saudi-backed government reported outbreaks of the new coronavirus in three more southern provinces on Tuesday, taking the total number of cases in areas under its control to 65, with 10 deaths.
Putin’s spokesman become fifth senior Russian official to get coronavirus
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Tuesday he had tested positive for the novel coronavirus, as a new surge in infections gave Russia the third highest number of reported cases in the world after the United States.
Migration issue opens rift in Italy’s coalition amid COVID-19 crisis
Italy’s coalition parties quarrelled on Tuesday over a move to grant permits to irregular migrants working in farms and as carers, in a row that delayed the approval of a stimulus package for the coronavirus-hit economy.
Russia examines ventilator type sent to U.S. after fires kill six
Moscow has begun investigating the safety of a Russian-made medical ventilator, some of which have been sent to the United States though not used, after six people died in hospital fires reported to involve two such machines.
Canada coronavirus death toll passes 5,000, Trudeau wants seniors’ care reform
The Canadian coronavirus death toll passed the 5,000 mark on Tuesday and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said major reforms were needed for seniors’ residences, where more than 80% of the victims lived.
Iceland to ease restrictions on international arrivals
Iceland expects to start easing restrictions for visitors arriving from overseas no later than June 15, the government said on Tuesday.
Italy’s daily coronavirus death toll stable, new cases climb
Deaths from the COVID-19 epidemic in Italy climbed by 172 on Tuesday, against 179 the day before, the Civil Protection Agency said, but the daily tally of new cases doubled to 1,402 from 744 on Monday.
Hungarian top court confirms Roma unlawfully segregated, awards damages
A Hungarian school unlawfully segregated minority Roma students for years, the country’s top court said in a final ruling on Tuesday, granting 100 million forints ($310,000) in compensation to the children’s families.
Poll shows more Brazilians spurn Bolsonaro’s COVID-19 response
Support for Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has dropped as criticism grows of his handling of the coronavirus pandemic, according to a poll released on Tuesday, driving home his political isolation in the mounting public health crisis.
Afghan president orders troops to switch to ‘offensive’ stance after attacks
Afghan President Ashraf Ghani said on Tuesday he was ordering the military to move to ‘offensive mode’, away from a defensive stance it had taken as part of efforts to reduce violence in the war-ravaged nation as Washington tries to broker peace talks….
