Middle East
Iran appeals to other countries to ignore US sanctions amid virus outbreak
The US sanctions on Iran have caused a severe shortage of medical supplies
Covid19 death toll jumps to 611 in Iran
In the past 24 hours, 1,365 fresh cases have been reported across the country
Saudi to suspend all international flights over Covid19 fears
More than 1,45,000 cases of virus have been reported worldwide
With 85 new deaths, toll climbs to 514 in Iran
The death toll globally has crossed 5,000
Iran seeks first loan from IMF since 1962 after toll climbs to 429
Iran's economy has been battered by US sanctions, which have choked Tehran's ability to sell its oil
Covid19: 49 new deaths reported in iran, toll rises to 194
The virus has spread to all of Iran's 31 provinces with 6,566 confirmed cases
Bethelhem church shut down over Covid 19 fears
The announcement by the tourism ministry highlighted the spread of the virus across Middle East, where worship has been greatly disrupted
Indian girl in Dubai diagnosed with Covid19
The girl tested positive for the COVID-19 after she contracted the infection from her father who travelled overseas
US hits back on Taliban with air strikes
The violence has cast a pall on the nascent Afghan peace process
Peace accord in turmoil as Taliban kills Afghan soliders in overnight attacks
In a historic call, US president Trump spoke to Taliban leader, urgung peace