Yemen declares Aden an ‘infested’ city as coronavirus spreads, clashes erupt
Yemeni authorities declared Aden, interim seat of the Saudi-backed government, an “infested” city on Monday after the number of coronavirus cases there jumped and clashes erupted elsewhere in the south between separatists and government forces.
Russia reports record rise in number of new coronavirus cases
Russia on Monday reported a record rise in the number of new coronavirus infections with 11,656 new cases in the last 24 hours, a phenomenon authorities attribute to a massive testing programme.
Plastic piles up in Thailand as pandemic efforts sideline pollution fight
Thailand began the year with a ban on single-use plastic bags that Bangkok office worker Nicha Singhanoi hoped would cut back the waste that puts her country among the world’s top five choking the oceans with plastic.
Time for a midnight haircut
So eager was Marc Mauny to reopen his hair salon after nearly two months of lockdown that he threw open its doors at the stroke of midnight on Monday – and promptly received his first customer.
China warns of countermeasures to new U.S. rule for Chinese reporters
China warned on Monday that it will take countermeasures in response to a U.S. decision to tighten visa terms for Chinese journalists and urged the United States to immediately “correct its mistake”.
France emerges cautiously from coronavirus lockdown
France tiptoed out of one of Europe’s strictest coronavirus lockdowns on Monday, reopening shops, factories and some schools to revive the economy but wary of the risks of a second wave of infections.
Iranian warship hit by missile in training accident, killing 19 sailors
One Iranian warship accidentally struck another with a missile during an exercise, killing 19 sailors and wounding 15 others, Iran’s navy said on Monday.
Migrants stranded in Greece by COVID-19 fly to UK
A group of 50 refugees and asylum seekers flew from Greece to Britain on Monday to reunite with relatives in a transfer that had been held up by the coronavirus lockdown.
Philippines’ coronavirus infections breach 11,000 mark
The Philippines’ confirmed coronavirus infections have broken past the 11,000 mark, the health ministry said on Monday.
Singapore’s health ministry confirms 486 new coronavirus cases
Singapore’s health ministry said on Monday it confirmed 486 new coronavirus cases, taking its tally of infections to 23,822.
