Malaysia’s PM-in-waiting seeks end to palm tension with India
Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad has dialed back his criticism of India after it sparked a boycott of Malaysian palm oil, his chosen successor Anwar Ibrahim told Reuters on Thursday, urging New Delhi to note the change in tone.
Britain confirms third case of coronavirus
A third person in the United Kingdom has tested positive for coronavirus, England’s chief medical officer said on Thursday.
China’s Hubei says still has large shortage of medical supplies
The Chinese province of Hubei, the epicentre of an outbreak of the new coronavirus, still has a large shortage of medical resources and medical staff, its vice governor said on Thursday.
U.S. clashes with China over Taiwan’s place at the WHO table
The United States and China clashed on Thursday over the issue of Taiwan’s exclusion from World Health Organization (WHO) meetings, where it is represented by China, with Beijing accusing Washington of political “hype-up”.
Emirates crew failed to monitor settings in 2016 crash, probe finds
Investigators on Thursday said pilots failed to monitor engine settings ahead of the crash of an Emirates jet at Dubai airport more than three years ago, in which all 300 passengers and crew safely evacuated but a firefigher died.
After two-decade quest to become Malaysia’s PM, Anwar says can wait a bit more
Malaysia’s Anwar Ibrahim said on Thursday he was ready to wait for six more months beyond the initially agreed May deadline to take over as prime minister from Mahathir Mohamad, and that he had enough support in parliament to do so.
Germany’s FDP to seek dissolution of Thuringia state assembly: source
Germany’s Free Democrats (FDP) will initiate a motion seeking to dissolve the regional assembly in Thuringia, a party source said on Thursday, after one of its lawmakers was elected premier of the eastern state with help from a far-right party.
China’s Tianjin restricts entry, exit to homes to prevent virus spread
China’s northern city of Tianjin began on Thursday restricting the entry and exit of people from residential compounds and villages to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus, the official People’s Daily reported.
Vietnam total confirmed coronavirus cases rise to 12
Vietnam said on Thursday it has confirmed two new cases of the coronavirus, bringing the total to 12.
Chinese city accused of stealing virus masks from hard-hit neighbor
A Chinese city with only eight confirmed cases of a new coronavirus has been accused of intercepting a shipment of surgical masks bound for a municipality with 400 cases, prompting outrage on social media.
