South Korea seeks ‘speedy resumption’ of U.S.-North Korea nuke talks
South Korea’s foreign minister called on Monday for a quick resumption of stalled U.S.-North Korean nuclear talks, adding that her government stood ready to engage with Pyongyang to facilitate dialogue.
Libya government says Haftar’s forces must withdraw from near capital
Libya’s foreign affairs minister said on Monday that the internationally recognized government is insisting that the troops of eastern commander Khalifa Haftar withdraw from near the capital Tripoli as part of military talks in Geneva.
Coronavirus kills 12, up to 61 infected in Iran: minister
Twelve people have died and up to 61 have been infected with the new coronavirus in Iran, Deputy Health Minister Iraj Harirchi said on Monday.
WHO says it no longer uses ‘pandemic’ category, but virus still emergency
The World Health Organization no longer uses the term pandemic, but the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak remains an international emergency that is likely to spread further, a spokesman said on Monday.
Malaysia’s 94-year-old PM Mahathir resigns as turmoil deepens
Malaysia’s Mahathir Mohamad unexpectedly resigned as prime minister on Monday, leaving the Southeast Asian country in political turmoil but drawing calls from some quarters for the world’s oldest leader to return at the head of a new government.
Factbox: Countries evacuating nationals from coronavirus-hit areas
A growing number of countries around the world are evacuating or planning to evacuate diplomatic staff and citizens from areas hit by the new coronavirus.
Family of Egyptian militant Ashmawy not notified about his reported execution: lawyer
The family of the convicted top Egyptian militant Hisham al-Ashmawy has not been formally notified about his reported execution on Monday, his lawyer Khaled El-Masry told Reuters.
Egypt executes militant Ashmawy after being convicted over attacks – sources
Egypt on Monday executed Hisham al-Ashmawy, described as the country’s most dangerous Islamist militant, after he was convicted by a military court of orchestrating several attacks, three security sources said.
Japan plays down criticism of coronavirus cruise ship handling
A panel of Japanese medical experts on Monday sought to play down deepening criticism of the government’s handling of a coronavirus outbreak on a cruise ship while acknowledging mistakes were made.
Factbox: Airlines suspend China flights due to coronavirus outbreak
Airlines have been suspending flights or modifying service in response to the coronavirus outbreak.
