U.S. prepares for more coronavirus cases, Trump to meet with drugmakers
Authorities across the United States prepared for more cases of the new coronavirus after a second fatality over the weekend as U.S. President Donald Trump and his task force on the outbreak will meet with drug company executives on Monday.
Iraq power vacuum: acting PM steps aside after designated successor quits
Iraq’s acting prime minister said on Monday he was standing down from most of his duties and called for early elections, one day after the man who had been designated to become premier withdrew his candidacy.
United Nations Libya envoy resigns: statement on Twitter
The United Nations special envoy for Libya said on Monday he has resigned for health reasons days after his latest effort at peacemaking failed to achieve a breakthrough in the conflict.
UK PM Johnson launches inquiry into interior minister bullying allegations
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has asked officials to “establish the facts” by launching an inquiry into allegations of bullying against interior minister Priti Patel, senior minister Michael Gove said on Monday.
South Korea, Iran, Italy and Japan greatest concern: WHO’s Tedros
The epidemics in South Korea, Italy, Iran and Japan are the World Health Organization’s greatest concern, the body’s chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said on Monday.
Saudi Arabia announces first case of coronavirus
Saudi Arabia on Monday announced its first case of the new coronavirus, a Saudi national returning from Iran through Bahrain, the Health Ministry said.
WHO technical team arrives in Iran to support coronavirus response
A team from the World Health Organization (WHO) arrived in Tehran on Monday to support Iran’s response to a coronavirus outbreak, the WHO said on Monday.
Taliban rule out taking part in Afghan talks until prisoners freed
Taliban militants will not take part in intra-Afghan talks until the Afghan government releases about 5,000 of their prisoners, spokesman said on Monday, presenting a major possible barrier to ending the war.
South Korea reports 123 new coronavirus cases, taking total to 4,335 – Yonhap
South Korea reported 123 new coronavirus cases, taking the country’s total infections to 4,335, the Yonhap news agency said, citing health authorities.
South Korea seeks coronavirus murder charges, over 3,000 dead worldwide
South Korea sought murder charges against leaders of a secretive church at the heart of its ballooning coronavirus outbreak on Monday as the global death toll rose above 3,000 and the Chinese province at the epicentre reported a fall in new cases.
