Saudi-led coalition says it shot down two Houthi drones.
UN forced to cut aid to Yemen, even as virus increases need.
Yemen: UN makes urgent funding plea as vital operations end.
Iran says 230 killed in November protests.
Iran risks ‘stronger’ second wave if guidelines ignored.
Iran says scientist jailed in US ‘to return in days’.
Iran ready to ship more fuel to Venezuela despite US ‘threats’.
Masks, personal mats and no ablutions as Saudis reopen mosques.
Lebanon says too early to claim victory over virus.
Turkey eases lockdown as restaurants reopen, flights resume.
Autistic Palestinian shot by Israeli police buried amid revenge call.
Worker in Netanyahu’s office diagnosed with COVID-19.
Khalilzad sounds upbeat note on chances for intra-Afghan peace talks.
China accuses US of double standards over Hong Kong protests.
China says military force an option to stop Taiwan’s fight for independence.
Border skirmish becomes battle of spin as Indian and Chinese soldiers turn to social media.
For the first time in 30 years, Hong Kong will not hold a mass vigil commemorating the Tiananmen square massacre.
Coronavirus: South Korea closes schools again after biggest spike in weeks.
India coronavirus: Huge crowds as some train services resume.
India expels two Pakistani officials on ‘espionage’ charges.
Pakistan prime minister defends lifting lockdown, urges nation to ‘live with the virus’.
Alarm over Duterte’s new anti-terrorism bill for Philippines.
Libya: At least five civilians killed in Tripoli rocket attack.
Dozens killed in separate Burkina Faso attacks. Militants target Burkina Faso market, aid convoy in deadly attacks.
Somalia: 10 killed as minibus hits roadside bomb near Mogadishu.
Cameroon military acknowledges soldiers arrested in Togo.
Most Malawians ‘more scared of hunger than Covid-19’.
South Africa delays reopening schools as country eases Covid-19 lockdown measures. Coronavirus: South Africans cheer as alcohol goes back on sale.
DR Congo reports fresh Ebola outbreak.
Sudan gold, fuel smuggling costs hundreds of millions annually.
Putin sets July 1 for vote to extend his rule for years.
Kremlin: Trump tells Putin about idea for summit with Russia.
Kremlin says Russia not involved in US riots, calls them Washington’s domestic affair.
Russia slams ‘dangerous’ US foreign policy moves.
Russia eases lockdown despite recording more than 9,000 new Covid-19 cases in a day.
Top opposition figure detained in Belarus.
Armenian PM tests positive for virus as cases surge.
Spain reports no virus deaths for first time since March.
Northern Ireland faces ‘potent threat’ from Brexit and Covid-19.
Pope Francis blesses faithful at St. Peter’s Square for first time in 3 months.
Queen Elizabeth photographed riding a horse at Windsor Castle.
Medical examiner: Floyd’s heart stopped while restrained.
Floyd’s brother pleads for peace; Trump takes combative tone.
New York City imposes 11 p.m. curfew amid Floyd protests.
White House calls for ‘law and order’ as violent protests rage.
Fires burn near White House amid violent protests.
Amid protests, Trump says he will designate Antifa as terrorist organization.
South America ignores Europe and reopens as virus peak nears.
Latin America becomes epicenter of coronavirus pandemic.
Pro- and anti-Bolsonaro rallies erupt in Brazil as Covid-19 cases pass 500,000.
Mexico nears 10,000 deaths.
Mexico orders probe into alleged graft linked to ex-president.
UN report says Taliban is maintaining relations with al Qaeda despite deal with US.
Coalition strike kills senior ISIS leader wanted by the US.
Judge mulls bringing Guantanamo prisoner to U.S..
US offers $3 million reward for ISIS propaganda chief.
Wall Street closes higher as recovery signs soothe protest, pandemic worries.
Wall Street and Fed fly blind as coronavirus upends annual stress tests.
Facebook staffers walk out saying Trump’s posts should be reined in. Facebook employees rebel over Mark Zuckerberg’s refusal to act against Trump.
Emirates could take 4 years to return to normal: chief.
Source: World News Briefs — June 1, 2020 (Evening Edition)
Category: World News Briefs
