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Taliban refuse to talk to new Afghan government negotiators
Taliban spokesperson says negotiation team formed without their consultation
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Russia claims it produces drug to treat COVID-19
Russian Federal Biomedical Agency claims it found effective coronavirus treatment based on antimalarial drug
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India plans to turn some idled trains into coronavirus isolation wards
One train coach has been turned into a prototype quarantine facility, says railways official
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Traffic accidents reduced in Istanbul amid COVID-19
Accidents declined 34% in province as result of measures to prevent spread of virus
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China's Wuhan, where the coronavirus emerged, begins to lift its lockdown
Marking a turning point in China’s fight against the virus
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UK to ramp up testing as COVID-19 death toll hits 759
British PM and health secretary both test positive for coronavirus
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Turkey 'neutralises' 8 PKK terrorists in northern Iraq
Air strike carried out in Metina region, says National Defense Ministry
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International tourism to plunge up to 30% due to virus: UN
By comparison, international tourism arrivals declined by 4.0 per cent in 2009 during the global economic crisis
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Iran's health system strong, ready for possible escalation in coronavirus cases: Rouhani
As the death toll reaches 2,378 with total confirmed infections at 32,332
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Australia tightens quarantine rules to combat coronavirus, warns of fines
There are 3,166 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Australia, with 13 deaths
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We have entered recession: IMF chief
Over 80 countries, mostly of low incomes, have already have requested emergency aid from International Monetary Fund
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Chinese asked to stay vigilant as coronavirus cases slow
Authorities also reversed planned reopenings of movie theaters
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In Iraq, coronavirus terrifies even doctors hardened by conflict
Officials fear the current figures barely scratch the surface of an epidemic that may already be raging undetected
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As US virus cases exceed 100,000, doctors decry scarcity of drugs and equipment
Even as hospital patient numbers steadily climbed, shortages of key medical supplies abounded
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Fears of domestic violence rise as millions confined over virus
35-year-old mother of two was murdered by her partner last week in Spain
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Four passengers die on stranded Dutch cruise ship
Zaandam, with 1,800 passengers on board, is currently in Panama's territorial waters
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Trump signs $2 trillion recovery plan as US virus cases skyrocket
US COVID-19 infections surge past 104,000, including 1,693 deaths
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Factbox: Carmakers churn out machines, masks to help fight coronavirus
Here is a look at what some companies announced
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China urges G20 nations to increase cooperation to defeat coronavirus
President Xi also urges fellow member countries to cut tariffs, remove barriers and facilitate trade
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‘Indian citizen carried out Kabul gurdawara carnage’
India Today reports that IS attacker Abu Khalid Al-Hindi is actually 21-year-old Muhammad Muhsin from Kerala
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US special envoy congratulates Afghan leaders on 'inclusive' team for Taliban talks
Khalilzad says consensus will move parties significantly closer to intra-Afghan negotiations
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After PM Johnson tests positive, top adviser sprints from Downing Street
Dominic Cummings dressed in a green rain coat shown on television running from Downing Street
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Amid coronavirus crisis, retired police officers asked to come back to work in UK
London death toll makes up 40% of whole country, with figures steadily rising
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British PM Johnson tests positive for coronavirus
I am now self-isolating, but I will continue to lead the government’s response, says UK premier
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Israel: Coronavirus cases surpass 3,000
Country's COVID-19 death toll stands at 10
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Raincoats and rubber boots for Pakistani aid workers in coronavirus fight
As Edhi Foundation steps in to help when govt services to fight the disease
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China's Xi offers Trump help in fighting coronavirus as US faces wave of new patients
The World Health Organisation says the US is expected to become the epicentre of the pandemic
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ILO, WHO chiefs welcome G20 steps on COVID-19 fight
Heads of two UN bodies welcome G20 commitment as first step in fighting coronavirus crisis
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In virus fight, Singapore may jail people who stand close
Those found guilty of breaking the rules face a jail term of up to six months and a maximum fine of US $7,000
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China cuts international flights, bars foreign residents
Diplomats and the crew of international airlines and vessels will still be permitted into the country
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Pandemic deaths could top 1.8m even with tough response: study
Estimates of mortality levels and healthcare demand were based on data from China and high-income countries
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Number of coronavirus cases in Germany rises to 42,288: RKI
As 253 people have died of the disease so far
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Trump says spoke with China's Xi about coronavirus
'We are working closely together,' says Trump
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Uzbekistan widens lockdowns, boosts doctors' pay to fight coronavirus
Govt announces large bonus payments for medical workers fighting the virus
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In China's Hubei, uncertainty, pessimism and hope as life resumes
As business and tourism struggle after the outbreak hit the region
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France’s coronavirus death toll surges to nearly 1,700
As virus continues to rage through France, French soldiers join battle against virus
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Bruised Indian economy to be battered further by coronavirus: Reuters poll
As the 3-week nationwide lockdown announced by Modi govt set to have a huge detrimental impact on businesses
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South Korea pleads with residents to stay in isolation, US military reports new coronavirus cases
United States Forces Korea declared a public health emergency, restricting movement of troops
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Thailand reports 91 new coronavirus cases and one death
97 patients have recovered and gone home since the outbreak
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South Africa begins 'unprecedented' military-patrolled lockdown
Kenya, Rwanda and Mali has been confirmed to have 3,203 COVID-19 infections and 87 deaths
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Transmission of coronavirus during pregnancy: rare but possible
A Chinese team followed 33 pregnant women, discovered that only three babies had been infected at birth
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China reports one local coronavirus case, 54 imported
China said around 90% of current international flights into the country would be suspended
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Canada attacks 'damaging' Trump plan to deploy troops at border
Says the govt has no time for a plan to send hundreds of troops to the border to boost security
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US has most coronavirus cases in the world, crosses 80,000
At least 1,204 Americans have died from the coronavirus
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China to provide $4m for construction of isolation hospital in Islamabad
PM Imran breaks ground for isolation facility in Islamabad
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US urged to stop cyber theft, attacks on China
US, in violation of international law and basic norms,has been engaging in large-scale indiscriminate cyber theft
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WATCH: Social media influencer who licked toilet seat in 'coronavirus challenge' contracts disease
So-called coronavirus challenge began after a TikTok influencer shared a clip of herself licking a plane toilet seat
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Turkey hints curfew could come if coronavirus spread worsens
After Ankara already closed schools, cafes and bars, banned mass prayers, and suspended sports matches and flights
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COVID-19: 683 new deaths in Italy, spread keeps slowing
Country still with world's highest death toll with over 7,500 victims, though new cases rise at slower pace
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Israel's coronavirus cases jump to 2,495
Country's death toll from COVID-19 pandemic stands at five
















































