Egypt, France, Germany, Jordan Warn Israel against Annexation Plan
Egypt, France, Germany, and Jordan warned Israel on Tuesday against annexing parts of the Palestinian territories.
Cases of ‘Highly-Contagious’ Bubonic Plague in China
Bayannur, a city in northern China, was on high alert after a suspected case of Bubonic plague was reported Saturday.
Deeper Recession to Hit EU from Pandemic
The eurozone economy will drop deeper into recession this year and rebound less steeply in 2021 than previously thought, the European Commission forecast on Tuesday.
New Zealand Police Alarmed of Mosque Threat
New Zealand police and security services were warned of a threat against another mosque for the same day that a gunman killed 51 Muslim worshippers in Christchurch.
Beijing Reports Zero Coronavirus Cases since New Outbreak
Beijing on Tuesday reported zero new coronavirus cases for the first time since the emergence of a cluster in the Chinese capital in June that prompted fears of a domestic second wave.
Ghani Urges Regional Support for Afghanistan Peace
Afghanistan's President Ashraf Ghani said that regional and neighboring countries’ support will help the country to achieve its goals for peace.
Hisham al-Hashimi Shot Dead in Baghdad
Unknown assailants shot Hisham al-Hashimi, a well-known Iraqi analyst near his home in a rare high-profile killing in the Iraqi capital, reports said.
Japan’s Household Spending Falls amid Pandemic
Japan's household spending fell at the fastest pace on record in May as consumers heeded authorities' calls to stay home to contain the coronavirus pandemic.
Expert Says Coronavirus May Have Been Waiting for Years to ‘Emerge’
The coronavirus could have been lying dormant across the world until being 'ignited' by favorable environmental conditions – rather than originating in China, a leading expert has claimed.
China Slams US for Drills in South China Sea
China's Foreign Ministry condemned the US drills in the South China Sea, saying that Washington deliberately dispatched its aircraft carriers to 'flex its muscles'.