New Zealand set to announce whether to ease virus lockdown measures
New Zealand’s top leadership met on Monday to decide on whether to ease harsh lockdown measures put in place to stamp out the spread of the coronavirus in the country.
Prince Harry and wife Meghan cut ties with four British tabloids: media
Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, have cut ties with some of Britain’s biggest tabloids and said they will adopt a policy of “zero engagement” with them, British media reported on Monday.
China reports 12 new mainland coronavirus cases on April 19, eight imported
China reported 12 new confirmed coronavirus cases on April 19, down from 16 a day earlier, with no new deaths, the country’s health authority said on Monday.
Australians told restrictions must stay even as new virus infections slow
More than 150 Australian economists on Monday warned the government against easing social distancing rules aimed at halting the spread of the new coronavirus even as the rate of infections slowed to a multi-week low.
Mexico registers 8,261 confirmed coronavirus cases, 686 deaths
Mexican Deputy Health Minister Hugo Lopez-Gatell said on Sunday that Mexico has registered a total of 8,261 confirmed coronavirus cases and 686 deaths.
Gunman kills at least 13 in Nova Scotia in Canada’s worst mass murder since 1989
A gunman in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia killed at least 13 people, including a policewoman, during a 12-hour rampage, authorities said on Sunday, in the worst act of mass murder the country has seen in more than 30 years.
Trump would be willing to give coronavirus aid to Iran if asked
U.S. President Donald Trump said Sunday he would be willing to provide aid to Iran to help deal with the coronavirus pandemic if Tehran requested it.
Life under lockdown in India’s massive Dharavi slum
In homes that are cramped, stuffy and increasingly low on food, residents of Mumbai’s huge Dharavi slum are struggling under India’s nationwide lockdown.
In shadow of coronavirus, Muslims face a Ramadan like never before
Days before the holy fasting month of Ramadan begins, the Islamic world is grappling with an untimely paradox of the new coronavirus pandemic: enforced separation at a time when socialising is almost sacred.
Brazil’s Bolsonaro attacks coronavirus lockdowns as supporters take to streets
Brazil’s president Jair Bolsonaro on Sunday again attended a public rally and attacked lockdown measures meant to fight the coronavirus, as supporters of the right-wing leader joined political motorcades around the country.
