Coronavirus epidemic ‘far from over’ in Asia: WHO official
BEIJING (Reuters) – The coronavirus epidemic is “far from over” in the Asia-Pacific region, and current measures to curb the spread of the virus are buying time for countries to … Read More
Egypt’s Sisi calls for boost of strategic food reserves during coronavirus outbreak
CAIRO (Reuters) – Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has told the relevant authorities to boost strategic reserves of staple goods, a presidency spokesman said on Monday, as global concerns about … Read More
Philippines coronavirus testing to be stepped up soon: WHO
MANILA (Reuters) – Coronavirus testing is expected to increase substantially in coming days in the Philippines, where the high number of deaths relative to confirmed cases reflects lower testing so … Read More
In China, a young diplomat rises as aggressive foreign policy takes root
By Keith Zhai and Yew Lun Tian SINGAPORE/BEIJING (Reuters) – Diplomats returning from overseas postings don’t usually receive special attention at China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, a vast government bureaucracy … Read More
Australia’s New South Wales state calls end to brutal fire season
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – New South Wales, the Australian state most severely affected by last summer’s wildfires on Tuesday marked the official close to its worst ever bushfire season, which burned … Read More
California COVID-19 hospitalizations double in four days: governor
By Sharon Bernstein SACRAMENTO, California (Reuters) – California Governor Gavin Newsom said on Monday that the number of COVID-19 hospitalizations in the state had nearly doubled over the past four … Read More
U.S. Open venue to host 350-bed temporary hospital amid coronavirus pandemic
By Amy Tennery NEW YORK (Reuters) – A portion of the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center is set to transform into a 350-bed temporary hospital on Tuesday, the USTA … Read More
U.S. panel outlines how doctors should ration care in a pandemic
By Julie Steenhuysen CHICAGO (Reuters) – A panel of advisers issued recommendations for new crisis treatment standards on Monday advising doctors and hospitals on how they should decide which patients … Read More
U.S. senators urge coronavirus delay to June 1 USMCA trade deal start date
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A bipartisan group of 19 U.S. senators urged the Trump administration to push back the planned June 1 start date for the new U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade pact, saying … Read More
In scrappy Cambodian casino town, Chinese plan future beyond coronavirus
By Clare Baldwin SIHANOUKVILLE, Cambodia (Reuters) – When casino owner Kang Qiang looks out the window of his 20th floor office in this city on the remote Cambodian coast, he … Read More