
China on Monday rejected Australia’s call for a probe examining the global response to the coronavirus pandemic. But Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Geng Shuang said the accusations disrespected “the Chinese people’s tremendous efforts and sacrifices” in fighting the contagion. “Any question about China’s transparency in the prevention and control of ...

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad on Monday received Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif who reiterated Tehran’s unwavering support to Damascus. Leading a high-ranking delegation, Zarif arrived in the Syrian capital this morning and met with President Assad and Foreign Minister Walid Al-Moalem. During the meeting with the Syrian president, Assad ...