China investigates release of coronavirus-infected inmate in Hubei
China has sent an investigation team to Wuhan, the city at the epicenter of a coronavirus outbreak, after reports that a prison released an infected inmate who then traveled to Beijing.
Saudi Arabia suspends entry for Umrah pilgrimage, tourism amid coronavirus
Saudi Arabia on Thursday suspended arrivals by foreigners for the Umrah pilgrimage and tourists from some two dozen countries where the new coronavirus has spread, as a growing number of cases deepened fears of a pandemic.
Japanese woman confirmed as coronavirus case for second time, weeks after initial recovery
A woman working as a tour-bus guide in Japan has tested positive for the coronavirus for a second time, Osaka’s prefectural government said, the first known person in the country to do so amid growing concerns about the spread of the infection.
Trump says coronavirus risk in U.S. is low; CDC confirms first case of unknown origin
President Donald Trump told Americans on Wednesday that the risk from coronavirus remained “very low,” and placed Vice President Mike Pence in charge of the U.S. response to the looming global health crisis.
China foreign ministry summons U.S. representative, makes stern representations over WSJ
China’s foreign ministry summoned a U.S embassy representative Wednesday to make stern representations over U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’s condemnation of its move to expel three Wall Street journalists last week.
Malaysia’s king summons Mahathir amid showdown with Anwar for PM
Malaysia’s king summoned Mahathir Mohamad on Thursday, as the country waits for an end to the political chaos caused by his shock resignation as prime minister amid an intense power struggle.
Chuuk independence vote postponed as China-U.S. Pacific contest builds
A closely watched independence vote in the Pacific state of Chuuk, part of the U.S.-aligned Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), scheduled for next month has been postponed until 2022, the island told Reuters.
Tunisia’s parliament approves a coalition government
Tunisia’s parliament approved a new coalition government in a confidence vote on Thursday, after months of political wrangling that has slowed the north African country’s efforts to tackle looming economic problems.
Trump tells Americans coronavirus risk is low, puts Pence in charge of U.S. response
President Donald Trump told Americans on Wednesday that the risk from coronavirus remained “very low,” and placed Vice President Mike Pence in charge of the U.S. response to the looming global health crisis.
Mainland China reports 433 new coronavirus cases, 29 deaths on February 26
Mainland China reported 433 new cases of coronavirus infections on Feb. 26, the National Health Commission said on Thursday, up from 406 on the previous day.
