U.S. asks its military in Saudi Arabia to avoid crowded venues as coronavirus spreads in neighboring countries
The United States asked its military in Saudi Arabia to avoid crowded venues including malls and cinemas as coronavirus was reported spreading in neighboring countries, according to a document from the U.S. embassy seen by Reuters on Friday.
Iran coronavirus death toll rises to 34: health ministry
Thirty-four people have died so far in Iran because of coronavirus infections, a health ministry spokesman said on Friday.
South Korea coronavirus cases surge to 2,337; BTS cancels gigs
South Korea reported 571 new coronavirus cases on Friday, its biggest daily increase in infections that takes its total to 2,337, the largest outbreak outside China where the epidemic began late last year.
Coronavirus outbreak ‘getting bigger’ after Nigeria case: WHO
Coronavirus outbreak is “getting bigger”, the World Helath Organization (WHO) said on Friday after Nigeria confirmed sub-Saharan Africa’s first case, reiterating its warning that the virus could reach most “if not all countries”.
Malaysia uncertainty grows as palace rejects Mahathir plan
Uncertainty grew over the political future of Malaysia and the man who has dominated it for decades on Friday as the royal palace rejected Mahathir Mohamad’s plan for a vote to choose a new prime minister.
Pope postpones official audiences but working from residence – Vatican
Pope Francis, who the Vatican says is still “slightly unwell,” has postponed all official audiences for Friday but is working from home.
NATO envoys to meet to discuss Syria at Turkey’s request
NATO ambassadors will meet in Brussels at Turkey’s request on Friday to hold consultations about developments in Syria, the alliance said after the killing of 33 Turkish soldiers in a Syrian air strike in the Idlib region.
Greece says tightens sea, land borders after Idlib
Greece has tightened sea and land borders with Turkey after overnight developments in war-torn Idlib, government sources said on Friday.
Afghan officials to meet Taliban ahead of U.S. troop withdrawal agreement
Afghan officials are set to meet Taliban members in Qatar on Friday ahead of a crucial agreement between the U.S. and Taliban negotiators that will set the timeline for the withdrawal of American troops who have been fighting in Afghanistan for 18 year…
EU sees risk of slide into major international conflict in Idlib
The tensions in Syria’s Idlib region could escalate into a major international conflict, the European Union’s top diplomat said on Friday, adding that the bloc would consider all necessary measure to protect its security interests.
