6.0-magnitude quake hits coastal Ecuador, damaging houses, hospitals

A 6.0-magnitude earthquake on Saturday hit the coastal province of Esmeraldas, Ecuador, damaging residences, hospitals, and public buildings, authorities said on Sunday.
Indonesia reports 3,077 new COVID-19 cases, 100 more deaths
Indonesia on Sunday confirmed 3,077 new COVID-19 cases, raising its tally of infections to 5,998,953, the country's health ministry said.
Chinese mainland reports 1,301 new local COVID-19 cases
The Chinese mainland on Thursday reported 1,301 locally transmitted COVID-19 cases, down from 2,010 on Wednesday, the National Health Commission said Friday.
Kishida condemns N.Korean missile launch
Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio has strongly condemned North Korea's firing of a ballistic missile, which fell into the sea near Japan's waters.
Malaysia reports 24,316 new COVID-19 cases, 64 more deaths
Malaysia reported 24,316 new COVID-19 infections as of midnight Thursday, bringing the national total to 4,079,242, according to the health ministry.
Singapore to further relax restrictions as COVID-19 situation eases
Singapore will further relax its COVID-19 restrictions as the number of infected cases has declined, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said on Thursday.
Portugal extends COVID-19 alert situation until April 18
The Portuguese government announced on Wednesday the extension of the COVID-19 pandemic "alert situation" until April 18, according to a statement from the Council of Ministers.