New York City begins 2nd phase of reopening

After nearly three months of a coronavirus lockdown, New York City, the hardest hit part of the United States, has moved to its second phase of reopening economic activities.
ASEAN Senior Officials’ Preparatory Meeting (Prep-SOM), 2nd Meeting of ASEAN Coordinating Council Working Group on Public Health Emergencies and Joint Consultative Meeting held via videoconferencing

China to join UN arms trade treaty, 'enhance' world peace

Game on! Japan to let 5,000 fans attend baseball, football
Up to 5,000 fans will be able to attend Japanese football and baseball games from July 10, officials said Monday as the sports inch towards normality after coronavirus suspensions.
Taliban killed 291 Afghan security personnel in past week: govt
The Taliban killed at least 291 Afghan security personnel over the past week, a top government official said Monday, accusing the insurgents of unleashing a wave of violence ahead of potential talks.
Mongolia to hold election under coronavirus cloud

Thailand reports no confirmed local transmissions of COVID-19 for 28th consecutive day
The Thai government reported on Monday no confirmed local transmissions of the COVID-19 pandemic for the 28th consecutive day.