A select list of stories to read before you start your day. Source: thehindu.com
Tag: International
Coronavirus: Jordan slaps wristbands on arrivals to monitor quarantine
The kingdom has so far registered 1,147 coronavirus infections, including only 10 deaths Source: thehindu.com
Amid furor over monuments, Trump seeks ‘garden’ of U.S. heroes
The order says priority should be given to monuments to former presidents, to individuals and events relating to the discovery of America, the founding of the United States, and the abolition of slavery. Source: thehindu.com
Mexico’s COVID deaths pass 30,000, world’s 5th highest total
Mexico’s total confirmed infections rose by almost 6,000 to 251,165, about on par with Spain, the eighth highest caseload. Source: thehindu.com
Nepal Communist Party may split: Prime Minister Oli to Cabinet
He said he will try to prevent ‘till the last moment’ Source: thehindu.com
Micheal Martin — from teacher to Taoiseach
The centrist politician has joined hands with his rival Fine Gael to form a govt. Source: thehindu.com
Virus alert given by our office, not China: WHO
Global health agency offers details on the early days of the outbreak in Hubei Source: thehindu.com
Books disappear from Hong Kong libraries
Activists see threat to academic freedom in the semi-autonomous city Source: thehindu.com
U.S. moves two aircraft carriers to South China Sea
Beijing is conducting military exercises in contested area Source: thehindu.com
Gotabaya Rajapaksa sets up committee to look into Colombo Port concerns
India, Japan had agreed to jointly develop it with Sri Lanka Source: thehindu.com