China says Taiwan’s role in international bodies must be under ‘One China’ principle
China’s Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday that the central government cares for the health and well-being of its Taiwan compatriots more than anyone else.
China virus toll rises to nine as pandemic fears grow
The death toll from a new flu-like coronavirus in China rose to nine on Wednesday with 440 confirmed cases, Chinese health officials said as authorities stepped up efforts to control the outbreak by discouraging public gatherings in Hubei province.
Saudi involved in hacking of Amazon boss Bezos’ phone, U.N. report will say
Two U.N. officials will report on Wednesday that there is enough evidence suggesting that Saudi Arabia had hacked Amazon.com Inc founder Jeff Bezos’ phone and both the kingdom and the United States should investigate, a person familiar with the matter …
India’s top court gives government more time to explain divisive citizenship law
India’s Supreme Court declined calls to suspend the implementation of a new citizenship law on Wednesday, deciding that a constitutional bench of five judges was needed to hear all the challenges to legislation that critics say discriminates against Mu…
Crisis-hit Lebanon’s new cabinet to meet for first time
Lebanon’s new cabinet is due to meet for the first time on Wednesday, bearing a message of support from the United Nations as ministers begin the urgent task of addressing an unprecedented economic crisis.
Italy’s PM says would respect Di Maio’s decision to quit as 5-Star leader
Italy’s Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte said on Wednesday that he would respect a decision by Foreign Minister Luigi Di Maio if he were to decide to step down as leader of the co-ruling 5-Star Movement.
Italy’s Di Maio to step down as leader of 5-star movement on Wednesday: source
Italy’s Luigi di Maio will step down as leader of the co-ruling 5-Star Movement on Wednesday, a senior 5-Star source said.
Hong Kong commerce secretary says city on high alert to deal with coronavirus
The Hong Kong government is on high alert to deal with a new flu-like coronavirus that has killed nine people in mainland China, the city’s commerce secretary, Edward Yau, told Reuters at the World Economic Forum in Davos on Wednesday.
North Korea suspends foreign tourism over coronavirus fears: tour companies
Several foreign tour operators said North Korea will ban foreign tourists starting Wednesday due to the spread of a new coronavirus in China, which has killed nine people and spread to several countries.
Singapore extends coronavirus screening to all inbound China flights
Singapore authorities on Wednesday started screening all passengers arriving on flights from China as the city-state stepped up measures to combat transmission of the fast-spreading flu-like coronavirus.
