Saudi cabinet calls on Yemen’s southern separatists to rescind emergency
Saudi Arabia’s cabinet has urged Yemen’s main separatist group, which has declared self-rule in the south, to abide by an agreement to end a previous standoff with the Saudi-backed government.
Thailand reports nine new coronavirus cases, no more deaths
Thailand reported on Wednesday nine new coronavirus infections but no deaths, taking to 2,947 cases and 54 deaths its tally since the outbreak began in January.
U.S. official welcomes Saudi announcement of ceasefire in Yemen: Al-Arabiya
The United States welcomes the announcement by the Saudi-led coalition of a ceasefire in Yemen, the Saudi-owned Al-Arabiya TV channel reported on Wednesday, citing U.S. Assistant Secretary of State David Schenker.
China embassy accuses Australia of ‘petty tricks’ in coronavirus dispute
China accused Australia of “petty tricks” on Wednesday in an intensifying dispute over Canberra’s push for an international inquiry into the coronavirus outbreak that could affect diplomatic and economic ties between the countries.
Germany reports 1,304 more coronavirus cases, 202 more deaths
Germany on Wednesday reported 1,304 more cases of the novel coronavirus while the number of deaths rose by 202 compared to the previous day, data from the Robert Koch Institute for infectious diseases showed.
China parliament to start key annual session on May 22
China’s parliament will start its key annual session on May 22, more than two months later than originally planned due to the fallout from the coronavirus outbreak, the latest sign that the country is trying to return to business as normal.
Singapore’s ‘hooligan cook’ offers free meals for needy during virus lockdown
As food stalls around him have closed during the coronavirus outbreak in Singapore, 28-year-old cook Jason Chua has vowed to stay open for the many that now depend on him.
Australia says COVID-19 inquiry is ‘reasonable’, not targeted at any country
Australia’s calls for an independent inquiry into the origins of COVID-19 is “reasonable” and not targeted at any specific country, Prime Minister Scott Morrison said on Wednesday.
Syria extends night curfew but allows businesses to reopen
The Syrian government said on Wednesday it extended a nationwide curfew to stem the spread of coronavirus but had eased a tight lockdown by allowing all businesses and public markets to go back to work.
Nova Scotia gunman killed 9 of his 22 victims by setting fire to their houses, police say
Nine of the 22 victims killed in Canada’s Nova Scotia province earlier this month in a weekend shooting rampage died in house fires set by the gunman, Canadian police told reporters on Tuesday.
