Slovakia to use armed forces to test population for COVID-19
Slovakia plans to use up to 8,000 armed forces personnel to support mass testing of the population for COVID-19.
Bahrain and Israel sign joint communique to formalise nascent ties
Bahrain and Israel signed a joint communique to formalise nascent ties.
Twitter removes ‘misleading’ coronavirus tweet
Twitter removed a 'misleading' tweet downplaying the efficacy of masks posted by a top coronavirus adviser to President Donald Trump.
Germany’s Christian Democrats still plan to hold party congress to elect new leader
The number of coronavirus infections hit a daily record of 7,830 on Saturday.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi optimistic about coronavirus relief bill
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said on Sunday differences remain with President Donald Trump's administration on a wide-ranging coronavirus relief package.
Thousands gather in France to defend freedom of expression after teacher’s killing
Thousands gathered across France on Sunday to support teachers and defend freedom of expression after the killing of Samuel Paty.
Chileans mark one-year anniversary of mass protests over inequality
Thousands of Chileans gathered in the central square of the capital, Santiago, on Sunday to mark the one-year anniversary of…
South Africa’s health minister and wife test positive for coronavirus
South Africa's health minister and his wife have tested positive for COVID-19.
Saudi Aramco re-evaluates $20 billion crude-oil-to-chemicals project
Saudi Aramco and Saudi Basic Industries have decided to re-evaluate their $20 billion crude-oil-to-chemicals project.
Bank of Japan: No need to change inflation target or forward guidance
Kuroda said the BOJ already has a framework 'quite similar' to the U.S. Federal Reserve's average inflation target.