World Vision completed phase I (30-day plan) of its Covid-19 response and moved into phase II on 27 April 2020. Focusing on supporting the Government of Nepal (GoN) to scale up preventive measures to ... ( read original story ...)
In Yemen, deaths with coronavirus-like symptoms spike as hospitals shut down
At least 385 people have died over the past week with coronavirus-like symptoms in the southern port city of Aden, the group said, citing Yemeni officials. As of Wednesday, the number of confirmed ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: Surge in deaths reported in southern Yemen
"There are patients who go from hospital to hospital and yet cannot get admitted." The rise in people dying after showing symptoms such as respiratory issues, fever and weakness raises concerns that ... ( read original story ...)
Yemen warring parties make ‘significant progress’ on truce: UN
UN Yemen envoy makes renewed push for truce after world body calls for ceasefire in conflicts due to coronavirus crisis. ( read original story ...)
UN reports Yemen cease-fire progress, COVID-19 cases rising
The U.N. envoy for Yemen is reporting “significant progress” in negotiations toward a nationwide cease-fire in the war-torn country ... ( read original story ...)
Yemen reports first coronavirus cases in southern province
Yemen's Saudi-backed government on Thursday reported the first cases of novel coronavirus in the southern province of Al Dhalea, underlining fears that the infection had found a foothold in the ... ( read original story ...)
Boeing nabs $3.1B in cruise missile deals for Saudi Arabia, other partners
The Navy awarded Boeing with a combined $3.1 billion in contracts this week for cruise missile weapon systems for foreign partners, including Saudi Arabia. ( read original story ...)
Exclusive: U.S. weighs measures in response to Iran fuel shipment to Venezuela – source
The United States is considering measures it could take in response to Iran's shipment of fuel to crisis-stricken Venezuela, a senior official in President Donald Trump's administration told Reuters ... ( read original story ...)
Typhoon Ambo makes first landfall in Philippines
Typhoon Ambo, also known as Vongfong, has made the first of numerous expected landfalls over the eastern Philippines on Thursday. ( read original story ...)
Typhoon Vongfong makes landfall in the Philippines during coronavirus pandemic lockdown
Typhoon Vongfong has made landfall in the Philippines, forcing the evacuation of tens of thousands of people in a country under lockdown amid the coronavirus pandemic. ( read original story ...)