Worldwide COVID-19 infections jump to 5.3mn
According to the latest reports on Saturday, the number of people around the world confirmed to have the coronavirus has risen to 5,308,190, and 340,075 have lost their lives.
Brazil, Second in Coronavirus Cases Worldwide
Brazil overtook Russia Friday as the country with the second-highest number of coronavirus infections worldwide behind the United States.
Senate cautions Israel against annexation
A number of US Senate Democrats led by Senator Chris Murphy, Tim Kaine, and Chris Van Hollen expressed grave concern regarding unilateral annexation of Palestinian territory potentially as early as July.
Pakistan plane crashes in Karachi, killing 107
A passenger plane belonging to state-run Pakistan International Airlines crashed near the southern port city of Karachi on Friday, killing all 107 passengers and crew, the city's mayor said.
China decides not to set GDP target for 2020 due to pandemic
China made a rare decision not to set a target for its economic growth for 2020 due to uncertainties about the impact of the coronavirus.
Russia’s Ambassador: Relations with Damascus Stronger Than Ever
The Russian ambassador to Syria Alexander Yefimov said that his country’s relations with Syria are stronger than ever.
Palestine Rejects UAE Aid Delivered on 1st Direct Flight to Israel
The Palestinian government has refused medical aid transported by air through Israel by the UAE, a report said.
AstraZeneca May Begin Supply of Potential COVID-19 Vaccine Soon
AstraZeneca has said it has the capacity to manufacture one billion doses of the University of Oxford's potential COVID-19 vaccine and plans to begin supplying it in September.
Cyclone Hits India, Bangladesh, Leaving 22 Dead
A powerful cyclone ripped through densely populated coastal India and Bangladesh, blowing off roofs and whipping up waves that swallowed embankments and bridges.
Shooting at Arizona Shopping Center Leaves 3 Injured
Three people were injured and a suspect was in custody after a shooting Wednesday evening in a shopping and entertainment complex in a Phoenix suburb in the US state of Arizona, police said.