The Philippines is taking stringent measures against the coronavirus, including suspending all domestic travel to and from the capital for one month, starting on Sunday.
As the number of global coronavirus cases rise, countries are scrambling to enact measures that will stem the spread. In Italy, nearly 200 more deaths have raised the country's total death toll to over 1,000.
The United States says it has attacked an Iran-backed Shia militia group's facilities in Iraq, in response to a rocket assault against US-led coalition forces.
The organizing committee of the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics says it hopes to continue preparing for the Games along with the International Olympic Committee and the International Paralympic Committee.
Italy on Wednesday shut all stores except for pharmacies and food shops in a desperate bid to halt the spread of a coronavirus that has killed 827 in the the country in just over two weeks.
Japan's Foreign Ministry says that as of Thursday morning, 29 countries and regions have placed restrictions on the entry of people traveling from Japan over the coronavirus outbreak.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres announced on Wednesday the designation of Stephanie Turco Williams of the United States as his acting special representative ............
