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$A policeman questions men walking along a street while the government implements the \enhanced community quarantine\ as a precautionary measure against the spread of the new coronavirus in Manila, Philippines. AFP Photo$ World

Unable to fly back home, Indian students stranded in Phlippines seek...

The Indian government banned the entry of passengers from Afghanistan, Philippines and Malaysia to India to tackle the...

18 March 2020 12:52 PM IST

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In an escalating row over media freedom, China expels US journalists

The Foreign Correspondents-' Club of China said at least 13 American journalists currently working in the country would...

18 March 2020 12:03 PM IST

A mask-clad woman walks along an empty street in Iraqs southern city of Basra. AFP Photo

West Asia

Covid19: With 135 new deaths, toll in Iran climbs to 988

The total number of confirmed cases in the country rose to 16,169

17 March 2020 5:01 PM IST

West Asia

Rockets hit foreign military base in Iraq, officials say

The last week has seen a renewed spike in rockets hitting Iraqi bases hosting foreign forces, with three coalition...

17 March 2020 3:57 PM IST

This aerial photo taken on March 16, 2020 shows a view of the Wuhan Yangtze River Bridge at night in Wuhan in Chinas central Hubei province. China reported on March 17 just one new domestic coronavirus infection but found 20 more cases imported from abroad. (AFP)

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Meanwhile, a silver lining: China reports just 1 new domestic virus...

But there were 20 cases of coronavirus infection detected in people coming from abroad

17 March 2020 10:04 AM IST

West Asia

Iran reports 129 new deaths, toll goes up to 853

The latest numbers are a new record high for a single day in one of the world-'s worst-hit countries

16 March 2020 4:58 PM IST

Workers wearing protective gears walk to spray disinfectant as a precaution against the new coronavirus in Seoul, South Korea. AP Photo

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South Korea reports 74 new Covid19 cases

New infections have been on a declining trajectory, with the latest figures well below a Feb. 29 peak of 909

16 March 2020 1:24 PM IST

A member of Indonesian Red Cross sprays disinfectant in the wake of coronavirus outbreak at a school in Jakarta, Indonesia. AP Photo

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Coronavirus updates from across the world: France announces 50 billion...

The virus outbreak has now killed more than 5,800 people worldwide

16 March 2020 10:47 AM IST

Syrians in protest stand before a Turkish military MRAP (Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected) vehicle as they attempt to block traffic on the M4 highway, which links the northern Syrian provinces of Aleppo and Latakia. AFP Photo

West Asia

10 years on, Syrian war still has global impact

The war, which entered its tenth year, is still creating new tragedies

15 March 2020 4:54 PM IST

West Asia

Ignore US sanctions, Iran president Rouhani appeals to other countries

The US sanctions on Iran have caused a severe shortage of medical supplies

15 March 2020 12:24 PM IST

West Asia

Covid19: Iran reports 97 new deaths

In the past 24 hours, 1,365 fresh cases have been reported across the country

14 March 2020 4:26 PM IST

West Asia

Israel scientists may have developed coronavirus vaccine

The development process, however requires a series of tests that may last many months before the vaccination is deemed...

13 March 2020 7:31 PM IST