CNN Poll: Ratings for Government Handling of COVID-19 Still Negative
Most Americans (54%) continue to say the US government is doing a poor job preventing the spread of Covid-19, according to a new CNN Poll conducted by SSRS.
Israeli Soldier Killed by Rock in West Bank
An Israeli soldier died after being struck in the head by a rock thrown from a rooftop during an arrest raid in the occupied West Bank on Tuesday, the military said.
Suicide attack at funeral in Nangarhar, Afghanistan
A suicide bomber in Nangarhar, eastern Afghanistan killed and wounded at least 50 men on Tuesday in an attack on the funeral of a police commander.
China Issues Tariff Waivers for Some US Goods
China announced on Tuesday a new list of 79 US products eligible for waivers from retaliatory tariffs imposed at the height of the bilateral trade war.
Trump Dismisses Concern over Coronavirus Outbreak in White House
US President Donald Trump on Monday dismissed concerns over the possible spread of coronavirus in the White House.
Over 80% of US Small Businesses Expect Longer Impact of Pandemic
Eighty-one percent of small US companies surveyed by Veem, a global payments network, expect the new coronavirus pandemic to affect their business over the next 12-16 months, and nearly 90% are bracing for an economic slowdown, the company said Monday.
Saudi Arabia to Cut Oil Production in June
Saudi Arabia reportedly is planning to cut oil production in June by extra 1 million barrels per day.
Iraqi forces hit ISIL bases in Mosul
Iraqi Popular Mobilization Units forces, also known as Hashd al-Sha’abi forces identified two ISIL terrorist bases on the outskirts of Mosul in a reconnaissance operation.
Coronavirus cases over 4.1 million
The number of confirmed coronavirus infections has surpassed 4.1 million and more than 1.4 million people have recovered.
US Sanctions Hindering Syria’s Coronavirus Response
Syria’s permanent representative to the United Nations blasted US sanctions against the Arab country, saying that the bans have hampered the government’s efforts to rein in the spread of the deadly coronavirus.