Russia feeding disinformation about coronavirus to sow panic in West: EU document
Russian media have deployed a “significant disinformation campaign” against the West to worsen the impact of the coronavirus, generate panic and sow distrust, according to a European Union document seen by Reuters.
Cambodia halts mainstream Mekong River dam plans for 10 years, official says
Electricity-starved Cambodia will not develop new hydropower dams on the Mekong River for the next 10 years, a senior energy official said on Wednesday, as it reviews its policy to seek energy from coal, natural gas and solar.
Factbox: Latest on the spread of coronavirus around the world
The world’s wealthiest nations poured unprecedented aid into the traumatized global economy on Thursday as coronavirus cases ballooned in the current epicentre Europe even as they waned at the pandemic’s point of origin, China.
Some U.S. embassies suspend routine visa services over coronavirus
A number of U.S. embassies around the world will suspend routine visa services due to coronavirus precautions, the U.S. Embassy in South Korea said in a statement on Wednesday.
Malaysia travel ban, virus pushes Singapore closer to first recession in two decades
Singapore is edging towards its first full-year recession in nearly two decades as neighboring Malaysia’s travel ban cuts off a key source of labor and the coronavirus pandemic hits the economy, firming the case for the central bank to loosen policy.
Singapore is getting food supplies despite Malaysia’s virus curbs
Most of Singapore’s wholesalers and retailers received their supply of fresh food even after neighboring Malaysia implemented movement restrictions to stop the spread of the coronavirus, a Singapore minister said on Wednesday.
British schools struggle to stay open amid coronavirus outbreak
Schools across Britain were struggling to stay open on Wednesday, with some forced to partially or fully close due to the spread of coronavirus as pressure builds on the government to make a formal announcement that they should shut.
Malta to stop all incoming flights from Saturday
Malta will stop all incoming passenger flights on Saturday and only allow cargo, humanitarian and repatriation flights to land to stop the spread of coronavirus, officials said on Wednesday.
Indian guru’s tips to ward off coronavirus anger health professionals
Indian healthcare professionals are questioning claims by popular yoga guru and entrepreneur Baba Ramdev who said he has found an ayurvedic remedy that would help ward off coronavirus.
Israel’s confirmed coronavirus cases jump by 40 percent in 24 hours
Confirmed coronavirus cases in Israel have jumped by 40 percent to 427 in the past 24 hours, the Health Ministry said on Wednesday, predicting a steeper rise as mass-testing is implemented.
