China’s delayed parliament to focus on reviving virus-hit economy
After a 78-day delay, China’s parliament begins its annual session this week and is expected to unveil stimulus measures to spur an economy battered by the coronavirus as leaders grapple with problems from surging unemployment to worsening U.S. ties.
Thai government OKs plan for bankruptcy court-led restructuring of Thai Airways
Thailand’s cabinet approved a plan to restructure troubled Thai Airways International Pcl’s finances through a bankruptcy court, the Southeast Asian country’s prime minister said on Tuesday.
Russia reports 9,263 new coronavirus infections, total nears 300,000
Russia said on Tuesday that 9,263 new cases of the novel coronavirus had been reported in the last 24 hours, pushing its nationwide tally to 299,941.
Australia and China spat over coronavirus inquiry deepens
Australia and China traded barbs on Tuesday in an increasingly acrimonious diplomatic spat over Australia’s support for a global inquiry into the origins of the coronavirus pandemic, as Australia recorded its 100th COVID-19 fatality.
Austria insists on virus aid loans instead of grants: Die Presse
Austria insists that the European Union’s emergency aid for coronavirus-hit member states should be based on repayable loans not grants, Austrian daily Die Presse said on Tuesday, citing the Chancellery.
Singapore’s health ministry confirms 451 new coronavirus cases
Singapore’s health ministry said on Tuesday it confirmed 451 more coronavirus cases, taking the city-state’s tally of infections to 28,794.
Defecting French lawmakers deprive Macron of outright parliament majority
Defectors from Emmanuel Macron’s ruling party announced the creation of a new group in France’s lower house of parliament on Tuesday, depriving the president of an outright majority and raising pressure for more left-wing policies.
French Foreign Minister: regrets new rebel party but LREM majority not in danger
French Foreign Affairs Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian said on Tuesday it was a “pity” that rebels had defected from President Emmanuel Macron’s ruling LREM party to form a new group, but that he felt Macron’s majority remained safe.
Czech coronavirus cases show biggest jump in four weeks
The number of new coronavirus cases in the Czech Republic showed its biggest daily rise in four weeks and climbed above 100 for the first time this month, the Health Ministry said on Tuesday.
Tens of thousands evacuated as India, Bangladesh brace for super cyclone
Authorities in eastern India and Bangladesh were scrambling on Tuesday to move tens of thousands of villagers away from coasts expected to suffer widespread damage from a super cyclone, a task complicated by the battle on the coronavirus.
