A Japanese telephone company is preparing the launch of Huawei's latest models of cell phones and tablets, after postponing it in the context of Google''s Android system restrictions faced by the Chinese brand. Read more Japan Reverses Decision and Prepares Huawei Equipment Launch

Oil prices rose on Thursday to the highest level in nearly a month, after jumping 5% in the previous session, driven by increased demand forecasts from the International Energy Agency (IEA) and the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) as major economies recover from the pandemic.

Read more Oil hits one-month highs as IEA, OPEC raise forecasts
The National Council of Churches of the United States voiced its concern that Cuba has continued to be listed on the US Commission on International Religious Freedom’s ¨Special Watch List” for countries with serious restrictions on religious freedom. Read more US National Council of Churches urges Administration to remove Cuba from list
China has accused the United States of creating panic across the world over the fast-spreading coronavirus, which has caused over 360 deaths since early January. Read more China accuses U.S. of creating panic over coronavirus