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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

People wearing masks visit the Church of the Nativity, revered as the birthplace of Jesus Christ, in the West Bank city of Bethlehem.

Bethlehem-'s Church of the Nativity shut over Covid 19 fears

The announcement by the tourism ministry highlighted the spread of the virus across Middle East, where worship has been...

6 March 2020 3:38 PM IST

Yemeni women walk in the old city market of the capital Sanaa, on March 2, 2020. (AFP photo)

Huthis impose harsh morals campaign: Yemen cafes shut, women harassed

In January, men-'s hair salons were told fashionable styles were banned

5 March 2020 10:56 AM IST

An Iranian woman wearing a mask walks past a mural displaying her national flag in Tehran. AFP Photo

Death toll in Covid 19 climbs to 92 in Iran

The country, on Wednesday, reported 15 new deaths 586 additional cases of the virus outbreak

4 March 2020 5:46 PM IST

A boy stands near a US military armoured vehicle in the town of Tal Tamr along the M4 highway in the northeastern Syrian Hasakeh province, near the border with Turkey. AFP Photo

Tensions soar as Turkey, Syria engage in new clashes in Idlib

The Turkish Defense Ministry-'s statement said that the latest Syrian attack on its troops also wounded six soldiers

4 March 2020 3:00 PM IST

US retaliates with air strike on Taliban

The violence has cast a pall on the nascent Afghan peace process

4 March 2020 2:29 PM IST

Afghan civil society activists hold banners in Dari, Afghanistan. AP Photo

Peace talks in doubt as Taliban attacks Afghan army base

In a historic call, US president Trump spoke to Taliban leader, urgung peace

4 March 2020 12:11 PM IST

File photo shows a Syrian Aero L-39 Albatros war plane dropping a payload above buildings across the border. AFP Photo

Amid escelating tensions, Turkey shoots down Syrian warplane

Syrian state news agency SANA said one of its planes was -"targeted-" after two others were shot down on Sunday

3 March 2020 4:26 PM IST

Supporters of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, one wearing a mask with his likeness, celebrate after first exit poll results for Israeli elections in Tel Aviv, Israel. AP Photo

Netanyahu claims victory in Israel polls

The election, Israel-'s third in less than a year, was called after inconclusive votes in April and September

3 March 2020 12:16 PM IST