China says condemns some western politicians’ interference in Hong Kong affairs
China’s foreign ministry said on Monday it condemns certain western politicians’ interference in China’s internal affairs, responding to criticism by foreign governments of the arrests of 15 Hong Kong democracy activists.
China says Australia’s questions on its COVID-19 handling groundless
China said on Monday Australia’s questioning of Beijing’s transparency on the coronavirus epidemic was groundless, reiterating that it has been open and transparent.
Prince Harry and Meghan up tabloid war by cutting ties with British papers
Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, have told Britain’s biggest tabloids that there would be “zero engagement” with them in future because of their false and invasive coverage, upping the stakes in their increasingly fraught relationship.
Britain secured 25 million protective gowns from China, minister says
Britain has secured 25 million protective gowns from China and is working across the globe to secure more supplies of medical clothing after some hospitals warned they were running dangerously low, Culture Minister Oliver Dowden said on Monday.
UK will review how it handled COVID-19 when time is right, minister says
Britain will review its approach to the coronavirus pandemic to learn what it could have done better, Culture Minister Oliver Dowden said on Monday, following criticism that the government was too slow to react.
Pope to politicians: To fight coronavirus, put country before party
Pope Francis urged politicians on Monday to put aside partisan differences in order to deal with the coronavirus crisis in a united way.
Bangladesh shuts down villages after tens of thousands attend cleric’s funeral
Bangladesh has tightened a clampdown on seven villages after tens of thousands attended the funeral of a popular local cleric in spite of a nationwide lockdown to control the spread of the coronavirus, officials said on Monday.
UAE tells Muslims to pray at home during Ramadan
Religious authorities in the United Arab Emirates said medical workers treating COVID-19 patients are exempt from fasting during Ramadan and urged Muslims not to congregate for prayers during the holy month expected to start this week.
South Koreans return to work, crowd parks, malls as social distancing rules ease
South Koreans are returning to work and crowding shopping malls, parks, golf courses and some restaurants as South Korea relaxes social distancing rules amid a continued downward trend in coronavirus cases.
Poland may retighten coronavirus restrictions if cases spike: minister
Poland may reverse the loosening of restrictions to curb the spread of the new coronavirus if the number of new cases rises significantly, Health Minister Lukasz Szumowski said on Monday.
