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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

12 March 2020 5:43 PM IST

Iranian firefighters disinfect streets and allies in southern Tehran to halt the wild spread of coronavirus. AFP Photo

Covid19: Death toll in Iran climbs to 354 after 63 new fatalities

The total number of confirmed cases rose to 9,000, officials said

11 March 2020 5:06 PM IST

A Turkish military convoy drives near the Syrian town of Kefraya on the highway linking the northwestern Syrian province of Idlib to the Bab al-Hawa border crossing with Turkey. AFP Photo

Turkey urges Russia to address Syrian ceasefire violations in Idlib

Turkey set up military observation posts in Idlib under a 2018 deal with Russia aimed at preventing a regime assault

11 March 2020 4:04 PM IST

Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu gives a press conference in Ankara (IMAGE- AFP)

Turkey hopes for new refugee agreement with EU before March 26

Europe has said it will consider taking 1,500 child refugees, but has focused on reinforcing Greece-'s borders.

10 March 2020 6:23 PM IST

An athlete wears on March 9, 2020 a protective masks as he starts his training at a gym in the central Iraqi city of Najaf, where the first Iraqi case of novel coronavirus infection was confirmed. AFP Photo

Iran announces 43 new deaths in Covid19, toll rises to 237

Iranian media said a politician and a high-ranking cleric were among the latest fatalities

10 March 2020 5:56 PM IST

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Qatar Airways steps up measures after Kochi family tests positive for...

Some people who travelled on one of its flights to Kochi were suspected of contracting the coronavirus infection.

9 March 2020 2:18 PM IST

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Qatar puts India, 13 other countries in travel ban list

Qatar Airways had already suspended flights to and from Italy

9 March 2020 1:05 PM IST

A firefighter disinfects the shrine of Saint Saleh to help prevent the spread of the new coronavirus in northern Tehran, Iran. AFP Photo

With 49 new deaths, toll in Covid19 climbs to 194 in Iran

The virus has spread to all of Iran-'s 31 provinces with 6,566 confirmed cases

8 March 2020 4:51 PM IST

Revolutionary Guard members disinfect an ATM machine to help prevent the spread of the new coronavirus in Tehran, Iran.

Iran reports 21 new deaths in Covid 19, toll rises to 145

The health ministry also added that 1,669 of confirmed cases have recovered from the illness

7 March 2020 5:55 PM IST

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Kerala teen killed in Dubai accident

The accident happened when they were on their way back to the capital said the reports

7 March 2020 5:49 PM IST

file photo, shows Saudi Crown Prince and Defense Minister Mohammed bin Salman. AP Photo

Two royals including kings-'s brother detained in Saudi, reports say

The Saudi government media office did not immediately comment on the issue

7 March 2020 11:48 AM IST

Afghan security forces personnel stand guard on a road near the site of a gun attack that occured during an event ceremony to mark the 25th anniversary of the death of Shiite leader Abdul Ali Mazari, in Kabul. AFP Photo

Attack on Kabul political rally claims 27 lives

The incident occurred at the commemoration ceremony for Abdul Ali Mazari -- a politician from the Hazara ethnic group

6 March 2020 5:15 PM IST