North Korea test included multiple rocket launchers: South Korea
North Korea’s military test on Monday was part of ongoing firing drills and included the use of multiple rocket launchers, South Korea’s military said.
South Korea reports 69 new coronavirus cases, total 7,382: KCDC
South Korea reported 69 new coronavirus cases on Monday, bringing the country’s total infections to 7,382, the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said.
China reports zero locally transmitted coronavirus cases outside Hubei
Mainland China, outside Hubei province, reported no new locally transmitted cases for the second straight day, as a senior Communist Party official warned against reducing vigilance against the disease and of the risk of social stability.
Saudi Arabia reports four new coronavirus cases
Saudi Arabia reported four new coronavirus cases on Monday, bringing the total of registered cases to 15, its health ministry said in a statement.
UK royals set for last big get together before Harry and Meghan’s exit
Britain’s senior royals will come together on Monday for what is expected to be the last family gathering before Prince Harry and his wife Meghan set off on a new career path.
Coronavirus: Germany promises support to companies, urges public to stay home
Germany promised aid to companies hit by demand collapsing as a result of the coronavirus epidemic, while its health minister urged a halt to large public events in the hope of reducing the burden on the healthcare system.
Albania confirms first coronavirus cases, in father and son back from Italy
Albania reported its first coronavirus infections on Monday, in a father and son who had returned from Italy.
Britain sets up team to tackle coronavirus disinformation
The British government said on Monday it had set up a team to tackle “interference and disinformation” around the spread of coronavirus.
Trial of men accused in downing of MH17 to begin in Amsterdam
The first hearing in the trial of four fugitive suspects in the downing of Malaysian Airlines Flight 17 was set to start in Amsterdam on Monday, more than five years after the plane was downed in Ukraine.
North Korea fires three projectiles into sea, South Korea says
North Korea launched multiple short-range projectiles into the sea on Monday as part of ongoing firing drills, a week after it resumed missile tests following a three-month break, South Korea’s military said.
