President Xi Jinping did not specifically refer to any of President Trump's criticisms. But he said the pandemic has exposed "weaknesses and deficiencies" in the global health system.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu begins a record fifth consecutive term, but in 18 months he'll switch places with rival Benny Gantz per their coalition agreement. Gantz for now is defense minister.
Before the pandemic, 100 times more Indians were being detained annually on the U.S.-Mexico border, compared to 10 years ago. Officials say the economic migrants believe smugglers promising asylum.
Israel quarantines COVID-19 patients in hotels. In one nicknamed Hotel Corona, groups that don't normally mix, were getting along and having fun. NPR's podcast Rough Translation brings us the story.
It became the first top international soccer league to resume after suspending play due to the coronavirus pandemic. But the decision to continue the tournament without fans remains controversial.
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks to Bill Richardson, former ambassador to the UN, about the recent firing of State Department inspector general Steve Linick.
Taiwan has reported fewer than 500 cases of COVID-19 and six deaths, but a push to get the country invited to the World Health Organization's annual meeting is expected to fail.
Mexico's president says the country must adapt to the "new normal" and will reopen businesses this week, despite the fact that coronavirus cases are surging, taxing hospitals and funeral homes.