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In Indian capital, riots deepen a Hindu-Muslim divide
Most Hindu residents in the district are boycotting Muslim workers
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Imported coronavirus infections top new local cases in China for fourth day
The Chinese capital has been the worst-hit even as it erected tough restrictions to screen out, isolate infections
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US, China accuse each other of coronavirus fear-mongering
US Mike Pompeo says is not the time to spread disinformation, but rather a time for all nations to come together
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UAE suspends prayers at mosques, other places of worship
Decision is part of precautionary and preventive measures taken by against coronavirus
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Coronavirus vaccine test opens with 1st doses
This is an amazing opportunity for me to do something, says one of the volunteers
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Turkey suspends mass prayers in mosques
Mosques will stay open for people who want to do individual prayers, says head of Religious Affairs Directorate
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Crowded, poor South Asia sees steady rise in coronavirus cases
South Asia has been relatively lightly hit by the virus compared with neighbours to the east and west
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Qatar bans entry of foreign nationals amid coronavirus scare
The decision will be implemented from midnight Wednesday
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Morocco shuts restaurants, cinemas over coronavirus
Morocco has reported 29 confirmed cases of coronavirus so far
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World stock markets nose-dive as support measures fail to quell virus fears
Main European bourses plunge nearly 8% in brutal opening trade
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Bangladesh shuts all educational institutions amid coronavirus fear
All educational institutions to remain closed from Tuesday until March 31 to stem spread of coronavirus, says official
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Coronavirus cases in Israel climb to 250
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netenyahu tests negative for coronavirus
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Iran reports 129 new virus deaths, taking total to 853
The outbreak in Iran is one of the deadliest outside of China, where the disease originated
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Russia launches task force to combat coronavirus spread
Country has recorded 63 cases of COVID-19 but no deaths, according to official figures
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France says coronavirus situation 'deteriorating very fast'
Country has had 127 coronavirus deaths and 5,423 confirmed cases
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Virus checkpoint queues stretch kilometres in Manila
Confirmed cases in the country have jumped to 140, with 12 deaths
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Bahrain records first coronavirus death in GCC
Most of those infected have been people returning from Iran, where more than 700 people had died in the outbreak
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Iran says coronavirus kills member of top clerical body
Taking the death toll among serving and ex-officials to at least 12
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US Navy reports first suspected virus case on ship
A week after another US Navy sailor stationed in southern Italy contracted COVID-19
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Australia supermarkets start 'elderly hour' to counter panic-buying
Mortality rates are considerably higher for those over 60 or with pre-existing medical conditions in China
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Germany says virus vaccine research not for sale
Virus has killed more than 6,000 people worldwide
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Global banks take crisis measures as virus death toll surges
With growing concerns that the world will be catapulted into a damaging recession
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African nations close borders, cancel flights to contain coronavirus spread
Measures to be taken there include barring travel to and from countries such as Italy, Germany, China and the US
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Turkey quarantines pilgrims returning from Saudi
Total number of confirmed incidents in Turkey has reached 18, with 12 new cases
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China logs more coronavirus cases imported from abroad
With 368 deaths, Italy's grim figure was higher than any single-day toll reported in China
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South Korea reports 74 new coronavirus infections
Taking the tally of cases to 8,236, with 75 deaths in the country
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Biden, Sanders attack Trump on virus - and spar on record
As the pair faces off in a high-stakes 11th Democratic debate on Sunday
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Balochistan ‘ready to cope with more coronavirus cases’
The chief minister visits isolation ward, Intensive Care Unit and public health laboratory of the hospital
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Saudi Arabia closes malls, restaurants, cafes and parks over coronavirus
Kingdom has taken some of most drastic steps among Gulf Arab states to contain COVID-19 spread
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China state media accuses US politicians of spreading 'political virus'
US national security advisor said China had reacted slowly to coronavirus
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Beijing to send all international arrivals to quarantine facilities
All international flights into capital's secondary Daxing Airport have now been rerouted to arrive at the main...
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SAARC states back unified virus response
Pakistan wants bloc’s secretariat to lead COVID-19 fight instead of India
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'Recession risk calls for joint response amid Coronavirus crisis'
UN chief Antonio Guterres urges governments to work together to stop virus from infecting global economy
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Most Malaysia coronavirus cases linked to international Islamic gathering
Singapore also announces cases linked to the event where around 14,500 of the participants were Malaysian
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Iran urges people to stay home as virus claims 113 lives
Tehran province has the highest number of new infections with 251 fresh cases
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Coronavirus toll at 0900 GMT Sunday
As the number of novel coronavirus cases globally stands at 154,620 with 5,796 deaths
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Thailand reports 32 new coronavirus cases in biggest single-day rise
One person has died of the virus, 37 people have recovered in Thailand
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Lockdowns, self-isolation and entry bans imposed to fight global coronavirus spread
Spain put its 47 million inhabitants under partial lockdown as part of a 15-day state of emergency
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More than 30,000 passengers fail to make Saudi deadline
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia had given citizens and Iqamah holders until 3pm March 15 to return
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Stocking up and staying in: New Yorkers adapt to coronavirus
People load up on food, toilet paper and disinfectant amid the global coronavirus outbreak
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China tightens airport checks as imported coronavirus cases tick up
China makes efforts to restart work across its factories and businesses, which had been halted amid virus outbreak
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World closes borders, restricts travel to contain coronavirus spread
With more than 150,000 people infected and more than 5,000 dead worldwide
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Quarantined cruise ship passengers: 'We're being told next to nothing'
They say they have not been interviewed, examined or checked for fever since they got off the airplane in Miramar
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The virus claims a victim at the UN: personal diplomacy
Secretary-General Antonio Guterres tells non-essential employees to telework until April 12
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US extends travel ban to UK and Ireland, reviews domestic curbs
Vice President Mike Pence says legal residents can travel back to the US, through specific airports
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China reports 20 new virus cases, jump in 'imported' infections
Hubei announces that people in medium-and low-risk areas would be able to travel within the province
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Italy's health workers on edge of exhaustion in virus fight
With a quarter of the country's intensive care beds taken up by those with the illness
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Trump tests negative for virus as US expands Europe traveler ban
After coming in contact with members of a Brazilian presidential delegation who have since tested positive
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Pakistan deports 10 virus suspects to native Afghanistan
Afghans had recently been to China; come to Pakistan via Torkham border
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Italians sing out from balconies during coronavirus lockdown
Social media videos show people on their balconies singing national anthem or popular songs














































