Spain has become the fourth country, after China, Italy and Iran, to register more than 1,000 deaths from the coronavirus.
According to the country's health emergencies chief Fernando Simon, the death toll soared to 1,002 on Friday, from 767 on the previous day.
So far, the country has registered 19,980 cases and 171 deaths.
Globally, there are 252,731 cases, with 10,405 deaths and 89,056 recoveries.
Israel targets Hezbollah chief of staff in Beirut strike
Israel targeted the chief of staff of Lebanon's Hezbollah group in a strike in the capital Beirut's southern suburbs, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said on Sunday.
Israeli military says it killed Hamas commander in Gaza
The Israeli military said on Sunday that it had killed a local Hamas commander in Gaza, as both Israel and the Palestinian group continue to trade accusations of ceasefire violation.
Ukraine strikes Russian power and heat station in Moscow region
Ukraine struck a heat and power station in the Moscow region on Sunday with drones, triggering a major fire and cutting off heating for thousands in one of Kyiv's biggest attacks to date on a power station deep inside Russia.
COP30 unveils five-year vision for next era of climate action
COP30 has unveiled a new 'Five-Year Vision for the Global Climate Action Agenda', marking a major step forward in delivering real-world climate action.
In his capacity as Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, has approved the Government of Dubai's general budget cycle for 2026-2028, and the Dubai Government’s general budget for the fiscal year 2026.
His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence and Chairman of the Supreme Space Council, has chaired the latest meeting of the UAE Space Council and reviewed the new strategic approach for the space sector.
The UAE has announced the launch of the "AI for Development" initiative, worth $1 billion, to support and finance artificial intelligence projects in African countries.
