British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has tested positive for the novel coronavirus and is self-isolating with what he described as “mild symptoms.” But Johnson says he “will continue to lead the government’s response via video-conference as we fight this virus.”
Meanwhile, the United States is quickly becoming the new epicenter of the global outbreak and now leads the world in confirmed cases after surpassing China’s reported total. In Washington, the House is expected to vote Friday on a $2 trillion emergency relief bill, offering a measure of solace amid a sharp downturn and uncertainty over how long restrictions on movement will remain.
Here are some significant developments:
Israel closed all crossings into Gaza indefinitely when it attacked Iran, imposing a siege that has...
US political commentator and journalist Tucker Carlson claimed on Monday that Saudi Arabia and Qatar had...
US President Donald Trump said his “biggest surprise” since unleashing a war in the Middle East...
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said he’s “not happy” with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer...
