FBI identifies slain suspect in Texas Navy base shooting

The gunman opened fire at Naval Air Station Corpus Christi in an attack that wounded one sailor, a member of the base security force, but no one other than the assailant was killed.

Drug touted by Trump as Covid-19 treatment tied to increased risk of death

In the study that looked at over 96,000 people hospitalised with Covid-19, those treated with hydroxychloroquine or the related chloroquine had higher risk of death than patients who were not given the medicines.

UK to put int'l arrivals in 14-day quarantine from June 8 – latest updates

The global coronavirus pandemic has affected more than five million people, with over 334,000 deaths. Here are coronavirus-related updates for May 22:

Biden hits out at Netanyahu over plans to annex occupied West Bank

Former US vice president told an online fundraiser by members of the Jewish community in the US that he was opposed to the move.

Nearly 39 million lose jobs in US since virus took hold

Over 2.4 million people filed for unemployment last week in the latest wave of layoffs from the business shutdowns that have brought the economy to its knees.

FBI says Texas naval base shooting is 'terrorism-related'

The shooter tried to speed through a gate at the base in a vehicle, but security personnel put up a barrier in time to stop the shooting, US officials said.

US says it's pulling out of Open Skies surveillance treaty

The US says it wants out of the Open Skies Treaty because Russia is violating the pact and satellites can do the work. The treaty entered into force in January 2002. Thirty-four nations have signed it; Kyrgyzstan has signed but not ratified it.

Mandatory mask law comes into effect in Spain – latest updates

The global coronavirus pandemic has affected more than five million people, with some 330,000 deaths. Coronavirus-related updates for May 21:

US to sell Taiwan $180M worth of torpedoes amid tense China relations

The announcement came on the same day Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen was sworn in for her second term in office, saying she strongly rejects China's sovereignty claims. China views Tsai as a separatist bent on formal independence for Taiwan.

Michigan flooding displaces thousands, encroaches on chemical plant

The flooding posed a major logistical challenge to authorities already coping with the coronavirus pandemic.

Graduations across US draw thousands despite pandemic

Critics have warned that even with the rules, huge ceremonies could hasten more coronavirus transmission. The United States has by far the highest number of Covid-19 cases and deaths in the world.

Bolivia fires health minister as probe begins over ventilator deal

Minister removed over corruption case concerning purchase of medical ventilators from Spanish firm GPA Innova, using IDB funds, officials say.