Putin says Russia does not plan to go to war with anyone – TASS
Russian President Vladimir Putin has said Russia does not plan to go to war with anyone, but wants to dissuade other countries from engaging in conflict with Moscow, the TASS news agency reported on Monday.
Wuhan closes makeshift hospital as new coronavirus cases in China drop sharply
The Chinese city at the center of the coronavirus epidemic closed its first makeshift hospital, one of 16 hurriedly built to handle the epidemic, after it discharged the last recovered patients, state broadcaster CCTV reported on Monday.
China using visas for foreign reporters as a weapon, group says
The Chinese government has “weaponised” visas as part of a stepped-up campaign of pressure on foreign journalists operating in the country, the Foreign Correspondents Club of China said in a report on Monday.
Uzbekistan suspends air links with Afghanistan, Iran, Italy
Uzbekistan has suspended flights to and from Afghanistan, Iran, and Italy to prevent the spread of coronavirus, the Central Asian nation’s foreign ministry said on Monday.
Indonesia confirms first cases of coronavirus
Indonesian President Joko Widodo said on Monday two Indonesians had tested positive for coronavirus after being in contact with an infected Japanese national, marking the first confirmed cases in the world’s fourth most populous country.
North Korea projectiles flew 240 km, reached 35 km in altitude – South Korea military
The projectiles North Korea fired on Monday flew 240 km (150 miles) and reached 35 km in altitude, South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) said.
Australian financial regulators hold emergency call on coronavirus: sources
Australia’s financial regulators scheduled an emergency call on Monday to discuss the impact of the coronavirus outbreak, two sources familiar with the matter told Reuters, as the country looks to reduce the risk of recession.
Australia warns it can’t stop the spread of coronavirus from overseas
Australia’s chief medical officer said on Monday it was no longer possible to completely prevent people with the coronavirus from entering the country, citing concerns about outbreaks in Japan and South Korea.
North Korea fires two projectiles off east coast into sea, South Korea says
North Korea fired two unidentified projectiles off the east coast into the sea on Monday, South Korea’s defense ministry said.
Japan says no indication North Korea launch reached its territory or EEZ
Japan’s defence ministry said on Monday there was no indication that North Korea projectiles reached Japan’s territory or its exclusive economic zone.
