Canada ‘concerned’ about the situation in Hong Kong, calls for dialogue: PM Trudeau
Canada is concerned about China’s proposal to impose national security laws on Hong Kong and called for real dialogue in order to de-escalate tensions, the prime minister said on Friday.
80 million children at risk of measles, polio as vaccines disrupted: WHO, UNICEF
Some 80 million children worldwide could be at risk of vaccine-preventable diseases like diphtheria, measles and polio due to disruption of routine immunisation during the COVID-19 pandemic, U.N. agencies and the GAVI vaccine alliance said on Friday.
Spain allows outdoor dining again in Madrid and Barcelona
Coronavirus lockdowns will be eased in Spain’s capital Madrid and second city Barcelona from Monday to allow outdoor dining and gatherings of up to 10 people as infections have slowed sufficiently there, the government said.
Factbox: From hairdressers to beaches – how Spain phases out lockdown
Spain will further ease its coronavirus lockdown from Monday under a four-phase plan to return to normal.
Khashoggi family forgive killers, opening way to legal reprieve
The family of slain Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi said on Friday they forgave his murderers, paving the way for a reprieve for five defendants sentenced to death for a crime that severely damaged the image of the kingdom’s de facto ruler.
U.S. sanctions Nicaraguan army chief, finance minister
The United States on Friday sought to further pressure Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega with another round of sanctions, this time targeting the country’s army chief and finance minister.
Pakistani PIA plane carrying 99 crashes in Karachi, many feared dead
An Airbus plane with 99 on board crashed into a residential area of the Pakistani city of Karachi on Friday while on approach to the airport, with at least one passenger surviving but many others feared dead, officials said.
Portugal ready to welcome back tourists, says government
Portugal’s doors are open to tourists, the country’s Foreign Minister Augusto Santos Silva said on Friday, one of the first European countries to welcome back visitors from elsewhere in the continent.
Iran lauds arms supply to Palestinians against ‘tumor’ Israel
Iran’s Supreme Leader on Friday denounced Israel as a “tumor” to be removed and hailed Tehran’s supply of arms to Palestinians, drawing swift condemnation from the United States, European Union and Israel.
Explainer: How ending Hong Kong’s ‘special status’ could affect U.S. companies
New Chinese national security restrictions imposed on Hong Kong could draw a U.S. revocation of the former British colony’s “special status” under U.S. law, a move that would have far-reaching trade and investment implications.
