Togo votes as Gnassingbe seeks to extend dynasty’s half-century rule
Togolese citizens voted on Saturday in a presidential election expected to extend Faure Gnassingbe’s 15 years in office, and his family’s more than half a century in power.
China businesses to restart at larger scale by late Feb, early March: Ministry of Transport
Businesses in China are predicted to resume operations at a larger scale in late February or early March, an official at the ministry of transport said at a media briefing on Saturday.
Malaysia says American coronavirus case now tests negative for virus
Malaysian health authorities on Saturday said an American passenger of a cruise liner docked in Cambodia has now tested negative for the novel coronavirus, a week after she had been declared the country’s 22nd confirmed virus case.
State TV reports Iranian mayor tests positive for coronavirus, official denies report
An Iranian official has tested positive for coronavirus, state TV reported on Saturday.
China brings in seven cruise ships to house Wuhan medical workers
China is bringing in seven cruise ships to house medical workers in Wuhan, state media said on Saturday, at a time when such ships are under scrutiny after hundreds of passengers on the Diamond Princess liner in Japan contracted the coronavirus.
Iran counts votes in election stacked in favor of hardliners
Iran has started counting votes in its parliamentary election, state TV said on Saturday, in which hardline allies of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei are likely to gain a seizable majority based on preliminary results.
Australia reopens the door to some Chinese students after coronavirus ban
The Australian government said on Saturday it will allow the return of some Chinese high school students who have been blocked from entering the country due coronavirus restrictions, reopening the door to a market that is key for the economy.
Australia reopens the door to some Chinese students after coronavirus ban
The Australian government said on Saturday it will allow the return of some Chinese high school students who have been blocked from entering the country due coronavirus restrictions, reopening the door to a market that is key for the economy.
China reports fall in coronavirus cases, says economy resilient, but infections rising elsewhere
China reported a decrease in the number of new deaths and new cases of the coronavirus on Saturday, while its central bank predicted a limited short-term economic impact and said the country was confident in winning the fight against the epidemic.
Iranian mayor tests positive for coronavirus: state TV
An Iranian official has tested positive for coronavirus, state TV reported on Saturday.
