Australia’s most populous state to relax restrictions on hospitality sector
Australia’s most populous state said on Friday restrictions imposed to slow the spread of coronavirus will be eased to allow cafes, restaurants and pubs to have up to 50 seated patrons as efforts to revive the stalled economy pick up pace.
U.S. senators seek to sanction Chinese officials over Hong Kong
Republican and Democratic U.S. senators said on Thursday they would introduce legislation to impose sanctions on Chinese officials for violating Hong Kong’s independence, after Beijing moved to impose a new security law on the former British colony.
Taiwan urges China to start dialogue with Hong Kong people
Taiwan urged China on Friday to “sincerely start a dialogue” with people in Hong Kong after China proposed new national security legislation for the former British colony.
China to encourage Taiwan’s people to promote ‘reunification’
China will encourage the people of Taiwan to join it in opposing the island’s independence and promoting China’s “reunification”, Chinese Premier Li Keqiang said on Friday, a move likely to worsen Beijing’s poor relations with Taipei.
Guatemala president scolds U.S. for deporting migrants with coronavirus
Guatemalan President Alejandro Giammattei criticized the United States on Thursday for sending back migrants infected with the novel coronavirus to his Central American country and straining its weak health system.
Australia’s most populous state to relax restrictions on restaurants, cafes
Australia’s most populous state said on Friday restrictions imposed to slow the spread of coronavirus will be eased to allow cafes and restaurants to have up to 50 patrons from June 1.
China law requires Hong Kong to enact national security rules as soon as possible
China’s proposed new legislation for Hong Kong requires the territory to quickly finish enacting national security regulations under its mini-constitution, the Basic law, according to a draft of the legislation seen by Reuters.
Germany’s confirmed coronavirus cases rise by 460 to 177,212: RKI
The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Germany increased by 460 to 177,212, data from the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) for infectious diseases showed on Friday.
Taiwan urges China not to lead Hong Kong into ‘bigger turmoil’
Taiwan’s government urged China on Friday not to lead Hong Kong into “bigger turmoil” due to wrong policy decisions, after China proposed new national security legislation for the former British colony.
Mission of Mercy: On duty at Japan’s ‘last-chance’ hospital for coronavirus
Two paramedics jump out the back of an idling ambulance with Tokyo plates, carefully lowering an elderly woman on a stretcher. The patient, her small face covered with an oxygen mask, disappears behind St. Marianna’s automatic doors.
