Afghan president, rival close in on power-sharing deal: sources
Afghan President Ashraf Ghani and Abdullah Abdullah, his rival in the disputed presidential election, are close to finalising a power-sharing deal to end a political stalemate in the war-torn nation, three sources familiar with the matter told Reuters….
Malaysia reports 22 new coronavirus cases, no new deaths
Malaysia’s health ministry reported 22 new coronavirus cases on Sunday, bringing the cumulative total to 6,894.
China reports five new coronavirus cases, adviser says risk of second wave remains
Mainland China reported five new confirmed COVID-19 cases for May 16, down from eight the previous day, the National Health Commission (NHC) said in a statement on Sunday.
Philippines records 208 new coronavirus cases, seven more deaths
The Philippines’ Department of Health on Sunday reported 208 new cases of coronavirus infections and seven more fatalities.
UK PM Johnson accepts public frustration with lockdown easing rules
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson admitted on Sunday that there was public frustration with his government’s measures to ease the coronavirus lockdown following widespread criticism of the new rules, which he admitted were more complex.
China’s ambassador to Israel found dead in Tel Aviv home: police
China’s ambassador to Israel was found dead in his home in a Tel Aviv suburb on Sunday, an Israeli police spokesman said.
After weeks of lockdown, overjoyed Greeks return to church
Thousands of Greeks returned to church on Sunday after weeks of staying away as a ban on mass gatherings to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus was eased.
South Korea reports single digit domestic coronavirus cases
South Korea on Sunday reported five new domestic cases of coronavirus, all linked to a cluster of cases centred around bars and nightclubs in the capital which has raised fears in the country of a fresh wave of contagion.
Russia reports 9,709 new coronavirus infections
Russia reported 9,709 new confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus on Sunday, a rise from 9,200 new cases reported the previous day.
Singapore reports 682 more coronavirus cases, taking total to 28,038
Singapore registered 682 more infections of the new coronavirus, its health ministry said on Sunday, taking the city-state’s total to 28,038 cases.
