Tehran: Under the decisions by Iranian President Hassan Rouhani’s administration and the National Headquarters to fight the coronavirus pandemic, parts of the country’s restrictions on economic activities will be eased from …
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United Nations: The UN Peacebuilding Commission voiced concern over the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on conflict-ridden countries. The COVID-19 pandemic is both a public health emergency and a human crisis. …
UN Commission concerned over COVID-19 impact on conflict-ridden nations Read More
Geneva: As some of the European countries hardest hit by the COVID-19 pandemic are starting to see signs of slowing in infections, the World Health Organization (WHO) sounded a stern warning …
COVID-19 slows down in Europe, WHO still against lifting restrictions Read MoreLondon: Defying all the odds, a woman aged 102 recovered from COVID-19 and was discharged from the Aintree Hospital in Liverpool, local media reported. Nurses lined the corridor, cheering and applauding, …
Woman aged 102 recovers from COVID-19 in UK Read More
New Delhi, The global death toll due to coronavirus crossed the 100,000 mark on late Friday, with Italy, the US and Spain accounting for over half of the fatalities, while …
Covid-19 global toll crosses 100,000 mark, over 1.65 mn cases Read More
Seoul: North Korea’s rubber-stamp legislature was to hold a once-or-twice-a-year session on Friday, with economic and public health issues expected to take centre stage amid its ongoing fight against the novel …
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Dubai: An Indian expat in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) was facing police action after being fired for insulting Islam on social media, a media report said. Rakesh B. Kitturmath, who …
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Manila: A 23-day old baby succumbed to COVID-19 in the Philippines, it was reported on Friday. The newborn, one of the youngest COVID-19 fatality, died on April 5 in Lipa, a …
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Rome: Italy’s COVID-19 death toll rose by 610 in the last 24 hours to 18,279, the highest in the world, even as pressure on the country’s hospitals continued to ease with …
Italy COVID-19 toll reaches 18,279, highest in the world Read More
London, UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been moved out of intensive care but remains in hospital for coronavirus treatment, according to the Downing Street. Johnson was admitted to the …
UK PM out of intensive care but remains in hospital Read More