Coronavirus Case in Yemen Confirmed by WHO
The first coronavirus case in war-torn Yemen was confirmed by the World Health Organization (WHO).
WHO: Premature lifting of restrictions may spark ‘deadly resurgence’
Any premature lifting of restrictions imposed to control the COVID-19 pandemic could lead to a fatal resurgence of the new coronavirus, the WHO warned.
China Firmly against US Action against China Telecom
China's foreign ministry said on Friday (April 10) that Beijing is opposed to any action by the United States to revoke China Telecom's authorization to provide international telecommunications to and from the US.
Bagram Airfield Attacked As Kabul Launches Release of Taliban Prisoners
Five rockets hit a US air base in Afghanistan on Thursday, but there were no casualties, two senior security officials said, and no militant group immediately claimed responsibility.
Some 150 Members of Saudi Royal Family Infected with COVID-19
Dozens of members of the ruling Saudi royal family, as many as 150, have been infected with coronavirus in recent weeks, a news report said.
Mustafa Kadhimi Named Iraq’s New PM-Designate
Iraqi President Barham Salih on Thursday named intelligence chief Mustafa Kadhimi as prime minister-designate, state television reported.
WHO reacts to Trump‘s threat to cut off funding amid pandemic
The World Health Organization officials on Wednesday said that the acute phase of a pandemic was not the time to cut funding after US President Donald Trump said he would put contributions on hold.
‘Don’t Relax Measures Yet’: WHO HQ in Europe
Despite "positive signs" from some countries, it is too early to relax measures aimed at containing the spread of the coronavirus.
French Aircraft Carrier Back Homeport
French flagship aircraft carrier the Charles de Gaulle is returning to its homeport early after about 40 crew members showed signs of COVID-19 symptoms.
Presidential Elections in Poland Raises Concern; EU Says
Last-minute decision of Poland to carry out its May presidential elections by post due to the coronavirus pandemic has raised “concern”.