Philippines stops issuing visas on arrival to Chinese nationals on virus fears
The Philippines’ Bureau of Immigration will temporarily stop issuing tourist visas on arrival to Chinese nationals to help ensure the country remained free of the new coronavirus, its head said on Tuesday.
China virus death toll passes 100 as U.S., Canada issue travel warning
The United States warned against travel to China on Monday and Canada issued a more narrow travel warning as the death toll from the spreading coronavirus passed 100, with tens of millions stranded during the biggest holiday of the year and global mark…
Factbox: Latest on the coronavirus spreading in China and beyond
The coronavirus outbreak that began in the central Chinese city of Wuhan, in the province of Hubei, has killed 106 people in China and infected more than 4,520 globally, most of them in China.
New Zealand PM Ardern sets Sept 19 as election date
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern on Tuesday called an election for September 19, a contest that will test her popularity which soared after her response to a terror attack last year but has since taken a hit due to economic issues.
New Zealand PM set to announce September 19 general election: reports
New Zealand’s Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is set to announce a general election will be held on Sept. 19, the New Zealand Herald reported on Tuesday.
Facebook asks employees to put off non-essential travel to China
Facebook Inc has asked employees to suspend non-essential travel to mainland China to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, a spokesman said on Tuesday.
China says death toll from coronavirus rises to 106, confirmed cases hits 4,515
China said on Tuesday that 106 people had died from a new coronavirus that is spreading across the country, up from the previous toll of 81.
Trump discusses Syria, Libya with Turkey’s Erdogan: White House
U.S. President Donald Trump discussed developments in Syria and Libya in a phone call with Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan on Monday, a White House spokesman said on Twitter.
Guatemalan president offers El Salvador the chance to build a port in Guatemalan waters
Guatemalan President Alejandro Giammattei on Monday offered his Salvadoran counterpart, Nayib Bukele, the opportunity to build and operate a port in Guatemalan waters in the Atlantic Ocean to promote commerce.
Singapore-listed Sasseur REIT shuts China malls as Wuhan virus spreads
Sasseur Real Estate Investment Trust said on Tuesday it has temporarily closed its four outlet malls in China to help prevent the spread of a coronavirus that has killed over 100 people.
