FAO: desert locust to rise hunger in Asia, Pacific
Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) warns multiple impacts of COVID-19 and desert locust will fuel hunger in Asia and the Pacific.
Washington Prepares for Major Demonstration
Protesters are expected to gather in Washington for a huge demonstration on Saturday, its police chief said.
Bolsonaro Threatens WHO to Leave
President Jair Bolsonaro threatened Friday to withdraw Brazil from the WHO, following in the footsteps of his US counterpart.
Facebook Starts Labeling Russian, Chinese, And Iranian State Media
Facebook Inc said it will start labeling Iranian, Russian, Chinese, and other state-controlled media organizations.
Court Orders Denver Police to Stop Using Tear Gas
A US District Court Judge ordered Denver police on Friday to stop using tear gas, plastic bullets, and other “less-than-lethal” force such as flash grenades against protesters.
Friday Prayer hold in al-Aqsa Mosque
Tens of thousands of Palestinians attended the Friday prayer at al-Aqsa Mosque in the occupied Jerusalem (al-Quds) for the first time in about two months due to the coronavirus closure.
Trudeau Joins Canadian Protesters
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau joined thousands on Friday in taking a knee in front of Canada's parliament in solidarity with US protesters.
Biden Becomes Formal Democratic Presidential Nominee
Joe Biden formally clinched the US Democratic presidential nomination Friday, setting him up for a bruising challenge to President Donald Trump.
UN Secretary General Supports US Protesters
he UN staff expresses its solidarity with US people, who took to the streets protesting against racism and police brutality, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said in a Twitter post.
WHO: COVID-19 cases rise as some nations easing lockdowns
Some countries have seen “upticks” in COVID-19 cases as lockdowns ease, and populations must protect themselves from the coronavirus while authorities continue testing.