The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has announced its first case of COVID-19.
That's according to a statement made by the Saudi Ministry of Health to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA).
The ministry confirmed that all the necessary laboratory tests and examinations were carried out, which was when the person tested positive for the virus.
Reports suggest that the passenger was coming from Iran and flew through the Kingdom of Bahrain before arriving at Saudi.
Pope Leo XIV appeals for "no more war" in first Sunday message
Pope Leo XIV appealed to the world's major powers for "no more war" in his first Sunday message to crowds in St. Peter's Square since his election as pontiff.
Putin proposes direct peace talks with Ukraine after three years of war
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday proposed direct talks with Ukraine on May 15 in Turkey that he said should be aimed at bringing a durable peace, an initiative welcomed by US President Donald Trump.
Fragile ceasefire holds between India, Pakistan as Trump offers more help
A fragile ceasefire was holding between India and Pakistan on Sunday, after hours of overnight fighting between the two neighbours, as US President Donald Trump said he will work to provide a solution regarding Kashmir.
India and Pakistan agree to immediate ceasefire
US President Donald Trump said on Saturday that India and Pakistan had agreed to a "full and immediate ceasefire" after a fourth day of strikes and counter-strikes against each other's military installations.
G7 urges India-Pakistan dialogue
The Group of Seven (G7) major countries on Friday urged India and Pakistan to engage in direct dialogue as hostilities rise between the nuclear-armed neighbours, while the US government said it has offered assistance in starting "constructive talks".
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