Taiwan opposition chooses rising star as new leader after election rout
Taiwan’s main opposition Kuomintang party, which traditionally favors close ties with China, on Saturday voted in as its new leader a rising star lawmaker, who promptly promised to lead a reform effort following a trouncing in an election in January.
U.N. calls for immediate freeze of military operations in Yemen
U.N. Special Envoy Martin Griffiths on Saturday called for an immediate end to military action by Yemen’s warring parties as renewed violence between the Houthi movement and a Saudi-led coalition threatened peace efforts.
EU tells Italy its coronavirus spending will not hurt compliance with budget rules
The European Commission told Italy on Saturday that its planned extra spending to respond to the country’s coronavirus outbreak will not be counted in considering its compliance with European Union budget rules.
Leader of Italy’s co-ruling democratic party tests positive to coronavirus
The leader of Italy’s co-ruling Democratic Party Nicola Zingaretti said on Saturday he had tested positive for coronavirus.
German coronavirus cases jump, economic nervousness rises
The number of coronavirus patients in Germany jumped to 684 on Saturday, with concern growing at the economic impact of the spreading epidemic on one of the world’s most trade-dependent economies.
Americans quarantined in Bethlehem hotel in coronavirus scare: Palestinian official
Fifteen Americans have been quarantined in a hotel in Bethlehem as part of precautions against the coronavirus, a Palestinian government spokesman said on Saturday.
Vietnam’s coronavirus cases rise to 20: health ministry
Vietnam’s Ministry of Health on Saturday confirmed three new coronavirus cases, raising the number in the Southeast Asian country to 20.
First Cambodian tests positive for coronavirus
The first Cambodian has tested positive for the new coronavirus, the Health Ministry said on Saturday.
Saudi Arabia detains three senior royals, including king’s brother: sources
Saudi Arabia has detained three senior Saudi princes including Prince Ahmed bin Abdulaziz, the younger brother of King Salman, and Prince Mohammed bin Nayef, the king’s nephew, for allegedly planning a coup, sources with knowledge of the matter said.
Gulf states report new rise in coronavirus cases
The number of coronavirus cases in the United Arab Emirates has risen to 45 from 30, the Health Ministry said on Saturday, as other countries in the Gulf region also reported new infections.
