Philippines reports 19 new deaths from coronavirus
The Philippines has the second-highest number of COVID-19 cases and deaths in Southeast Asia after Indonesia.
Polls open in Egypt for parliamentary elections that will stretch over several weeks
A first round of voting will end on Sunday, with a second round on Nov. 7-8.
United Arab Emirates to merge Insurance Authority with central bank
The United Arab Emirates has taken a decision to merge the Insurance Authority with the central bank.
Indonesia reports 4,070 new coronavirus infections
Indonesia reported 4,070 new coronavirus infections on Saturday, taking the total number of cases to 385,980.
Ethiopia says threats over dam dispute ‘misguided’
Ethiopia, Sudan and Egypt have been locked in a bitter dispute over the filling and operation of the Grand Ethiopian…
French Open winner Iga Swiatek to quarantine after meeting Polish president
French Open winner Iga Swiatek said on Saturday she feels good, but will quarantine.
Slovakia reports 2,890 new cases of coronavirus in 24 hours
The country has recorded 159 deaths connected to the COVID-19 pandemic so far.
Iran: U.S.-brokered Sudan-Israel deal to normalise ties as ‘phoney’
Iran's foreign ministry described a U.S.-brokered Sudan-Israel deal as 'phoney'
China’s market regulator launches exercise focused on e-commerce
China's market regulator and other government departments have launched an exercise focused on e-commerce.
Czech Republic faces Europe’s fastest spread of coronavirus
The Czech Republic reported 15,252 new cases of coronavirus for Oct. 23, its highest daily tally.