Prospects of normalization grim in Libya
Analysts say that Libya is one of the most important crisis to watch for in 2020 because of the involvement of Russia and Turkey. More importantly, the plight of the Libyans after almost 10 years of civil war cannot be ignored.
Earthquake in China Leaves 4 Dead
Four people were killed and another 24 injured when an earthquake shook southwestern China, local authorities said Tuesday.
Europe easing lockdown, as coronavirus mounts in South America, Africa
Major landmarks including Vatican’s Saint Peter's Basilica and the Acropolis in Athens reopened Monday as Europe accelerated its lockdown easing, but mounting coronavirus infections in Brazil, India, and South Africa showed the worst is still to come in many countries.
China Acts with ‘Openness, Transparency, Responsibility’ in COVID-19 Fight
Chinese President Xi Jinping said Monday China has all along acted with openness, transparency and responsibility in the fight against COVID-19.
WHO Official Warns of Second Wave of COVID-19 This Winter
The WHO’s top officials in Europe have voiced concerns that a second wave of coronavirus may be inevitable this winter, possibly exacerbated by seasonal flu or a potential measles outbreak.
COVID-19 Wake-Up Call for All Nations
United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said Monday that the COVID-19 pandemic is the greatest challenge of our age and it must be a wake-up call for all nations.
Britain Adds Loss of Smell, Taste to COVID-19 Symptom List
Britain has added the loss of smell and taste to its official list of COVID-19 symptoms including fever and new continuous cough.
Taliban Claims Attack As Pushing for Talks
The Taliban claimed a deadly attack on an Afghan intelligence agency post-Monday, even as they urged the new power-sharing government to accelerate a prisoner swap to pave the way for talks.
Emirates Airline to Cut about 30,000 Jobs amid Pandemic
The UAE’s Emirates Airline is planning to cut about 30,000 jobs to reduce costs amid the coronavirus outbreak.
Israeli Forces Detain 2 Palestinians in West Bank
Israeli forces rounded up two Palestinians in a raid in the occupied West Bank, according to local residents.