Lift unjust sanctions on Iran, Imran Khan urges US
Prime Minister of Pakistan Imran Khan has called on the US to lift “unjust” sanctions on Iran so that the Islamic Republic can can focus on winning the battle against the coronavirus pandemic. “I would stress and insist to the international community to lift the sanctions on Iran,” Khan was quoted as saying by Al […]
China apologises to family of doctor who warned against coronavirus
China has exonerated a doctor who was officially reprimanded for warning about the coronavirus outbreak and later died of the disease, a startling admission of error by the ruling Communist Party that generally bodes no challenges to its authority. The party’s top disciplinary body said the police force in Wuhan had revoked its admonishment of Dr. Li Wenliang that […]
Why Pakistan is the most chilled out in a world hit by coronavirus
In times of a pandemic breakout, citizens look up to their government for direction. But in Pakistan, the Imran Khan government has no plan and no direction to deal with the coronavirus, or COVID-19. In fact, Pakistan’s 70-year-old president Arif Alvi even visited China, at a time when everyone is avoiding the country. He even shook hands, a gesture that is akin to an invitation […]
Almost 25 million jobs could be lost globally due to coronavirus, says UN body
United Nations: Nearly 25 million jobs could be lost worldwide due to the coronavirus pandemic, but an internationally coordinated policy response can help lower the impact on global unemployment, according to a UN agency. In its preliminary assessment report titled “COVID-19 and world of work: Impacts and responses”, the International Labour Organization (ILO) calls for urgent, […]
World coronavirus infections hit 200,000; Borders jammed in Europe
Desperate travelers choked European border crossings on Wednesday after nations implemented strict controls in an attempt to slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus, creating traffic jams miles long and slowing the passage of trucks carrying critical supplies. The number of people infected worldwide crested the 200,000 mark and deaths topped 8,000, with the number […]
US-led coalition troops begin leaving bases in Iraq
BAGHDAD: The US-led coalition will redeploy hundreds of troops from bases in Iraq including to outside the country, coalition and US officials said on Tuesday, with one calling it a “historic” move. The announcement came hours after another rocket attack targeted an Iraqi base where foreign troops are located, the 24th such attack in less […]
Amid coronavirus crisis, Iran temporarily frees 85,000 prisoners
The Islamic Republic of Iran has temporarily freed about 85,000 prisoners, including political prisoners in response to the coronavirus epidemic. According to a report by by Reuters the announcement was made by a judiciary spokesman said on Tuesday, The death toll in Iran from the coronavirus has reached 853 and a total of 14,991 people […]
Coronavirus vaccine test opens with first doses in the US
US researchers gave the first shots in a first test of an experimental coronavirus vaccine on Monday, leading off a worldwide hunt for protection even as the pandemic surges. With careful jabs in the arms of four healthy volunteers, scientists at the Kaiser Permanente Washington Research Institute in Seattle began an anxiously awaited first-stage study […]
Kabul delays Taliban prisoner release plan
KABUL: The Afghan government has postponed its plan to release Taliban prisoners, a senior official said on Saturday, throwing a precarious peace process between the insurgents and Kabul into deeper crisis. President Ashraf Ghani recently announced that the authorities would free 1,500 militants as a “gesture of goodwill” before negotiations begin, in an attempt to […]
Trump says he’s likely to be tested for COVID-19 after repeat exposure
President Donald Trump said Friday he will “most likely” be tested for the novel coronavirus, as questions swirled about why he, his top aides and his family weren’t doing more to protect themselves and others after repeated exposure to COVID-19. Trump has now had multiple direct and indirect contacts with people who have tested positive […]
