1The Queen and Donald Trump talk on phone ahead of US Independence DayWednesday, July 1, 2020

The Queen and US President Donald Trump have spoken on the telephone, ahead of US Independence Day on Saturday. It is not known how long the pair spoke for, but the White House said Mr Trump wished the Queen a happy birthday after her official celebration last month. He also expressed his condolences for those have... Read More

2SA opposition wants lockdown reinstatedWednesday, July 1, 2020

South Africa's Economic Freedom Fighters party has called for a return to the strict level-five lockdown in the country as coronavirus cases rise. The party says the only way to prevent further spread is for people to stay home and the government reinstates all lockdown restrictions that were in place before easing started. No... Read More

3Secret Service ordered journalists to leave White House as protesters tried to topple Andrew Jackson statueWednesday, July 1, 2020

The US Secret Service (USSS) has said that reporters had been “misdirected” when told to leave the White House amid new protests. In a statement, the USSS said that “four members of the media were misdirected” to leave the White House complex on Monday night after police pushed back protesters in Lafayette Square. Protesters... Read More

4Kenya's economic growth slows downWednesday, July 1, 2020

Kenya’s economy shed off slightly over half a percentage point in the first three months of this year to 4.9%. According to the East African nation’s statistics office, Kenya was "somewhat" spared the brunt of the Covid-19 pandemic during the period, except for the hospitality sector which has been hit hard. The... Read More

5Nigeria develops three-year Covid-19 response planTuesday, June 16, 2020

The Nigerian government says it is developing a three-year action plan for its response to the pandemic. It also said it is not yet safe to reopen schools and other places where large gatherings could take place. Health Minister Osagie Ehanire told journalists that the pandemic "will be with us for a long time and we shall... Read More

6New Beijing outbreak 'extremely severe'Tuesday, June 16, 2020

The new coronavirus outbreak in Beijing which we reported about earlier has been described as "extremely severe" by a Chinese official. "Beijing will take the most resolute, decisive and strict measures to contain the outbreak," a spokesman for the Chinese capital's government said at a press conference. Residents... Read More

7India soldiers killed in clash with Chinese forcesTuesday, June 16, 2020

Three Indian soldiers have been killed in a clash with Chinese forces in Ladakh in the disputed Kashmir region. The Indian army said "senior military officials of the two sides are meeting to defuse the situation", adding that both sides suffered casualties. China responded by calling on India not to take unilateral... Read More

8North Korea blows up joint liaison office with South in KaesongTuesday, June 16, 2020

North Korea has blown up its joint liaison office with the South near the border town of Kaesong, South Korean officials say. The move comes just hours after the North renewed threats of military action at the Korean border. The site, which is in the North's territory, was opened in 2018 to help the two Koreas to communicate. The... Read More

9Coronavirus: Beijing spike continues with 36 new casesMonday, June 15, 2020

Beijing has recorded 36 new locally-transmitted coronavirus cases, amid fears of a second wave in the Chinese capital. Another 36 cases were also recorded on Saturday. The city had previously seen no new cases in more than 50 days. The country's Vice Premier Sun Chunlan called on officials to take "decisive measures",... Read More

10Kenya president's staff test positive for Covid-19Monday, June 15, 2020

Four staff members working in the office of Kenya's President Uhuru Kenyatta have tested positive for coronavirus, a statement from the presidency says. All four have been referred to a nearby hospital for treatment, it adds. The president and his family are "safe and free from Covid-19", the statement says. All... Read More