Iran said Friday it had recorded nearly 7,000 deaths from the novel coronavirus, warning of infection clusters in new regions after it partially eased lockdown measures. Health ministry spokesman ... ( read original story ...)
Kylie Moore-Gilbert: Australian’s family deny she attempted suicide in Iran jail
Gilbert, who has been held in Iran since September 2018, says she is in good health ‘considering her situation’ ... ( read original story ...)
Iran’s businesses struggle to stay afloat amid COVID-19
Iran, already struggling under sanctions, now also dealing with financial strain brought on by coronavirus pandemic. ( read original story ...)
Vietnam reports two new COVID-19 cases, total at 320
Vietnam on Sunday reported two new coronavirus cases, both imported, taking the country's tally to 320 with no deaths, the health ministry said. ( read original story ...)
Philippines urges coronavirus vigilance as shoppers ignore safety protocols
The Philippine government on Sunday called for vigilance against the coronavirus, a day after hordes of people trooped to shopping malls and ignored safety protocols, as authorities began loosening a ... ( read original story ...)
Philippines Faces Weather Challenges in Fight Against Virus
The Philippines’ fight against the coronavirus is likely to become more complicated with the onset of typhoon season, during which it typically has to evacuate tens of thousands of people from ... ( read original story ...)
Philippines records 208 new coronavirus cases, seven more deaths
The Philippines' Department of Health on Sunday reported 208 new cases of coronavirus infections and seven more fatalities. ( read original story ...)
Evacuees try to avoid overcrowding in shelters after strong typhoon slams into Philippines
Typhoon Vongfong slammed into the Philippines after authorities evacuated tens of thousands of people while trying to avoid the risks of overcrowding ... ( read original story ...)
Tens of thousands under lockdown evacuate as Typhoon Vongfong strikes Philippines
Typhoon Vongfong has made landfall in the Philippines, forcing the evacuation of tens of thousands of people in a country under lockdown amid the coronavirus pandemic. ( read original story ...)
Pakistan ‘honour killing’: Two girls shot dead over mobile video
Two teenage girls have been murdered in a so-called "honour killing" in north-west Pakistan following a video circulated on the internet. They are said to have been shot dead by a family member ... ( read original story ...)