The country has been hammered by years of war, hunger and disease. Is the world prepared to watch it “fall off the cliff?” a United Nations official asks. ( read original story ...)
Thailand reports 1 new coronavirus case, 1 new death
Thailand confirmed one new coronavirus case and one additional death on Tuesday, a health ministry spokesman said. The new numbers brought the total number of cases in the Southeast Asian country to 3 ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. Returns Iran Scientist in Possible Precursor to Prisoner Exchange
There are expectations that the return of the scientist, Sirous Asgari, could lead to the release of an American in Iran. Speculation has focused on Michael R. White, 48, a Navy veteran held for ... ( read original story ...)
Iran says scientist jailed in US flying home
Iran's foreign minister said Tuesday that a plane had taken off from arch-foe the United States carrying scientist Sirous Asgari after his apparent release from a US prison. "Good news, a plane ... ( read original story ...)
As Iran Lifts Its Lockdown, Coronavirus Cases Return to Peak Level
Iran is rolling back coronavirus restrictions as it attempts to revive its battered economy, despite a surge in new infections that has driven daily cases back toward the country’s peak in late March. ( read original story ...)
First Rohingya refugee dies from coronavirus in Bangladesh
A 71-year-old man has become the first Rohingya living in vast refugee camps in Bangladesh to die from the coronavirus, an official said Tuesday. Health experts have long warned that the deadly virus ... ( read original story ...)
Bangladesh confirms 1st death of Rohingya from coronavirus
Authorities in Bangladesh have confirmed the first death of a Rohingya refugee from the coronavirus, as infections rise in sprawling camps where more than 1 million Rohingya Muslims have been living s ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus live news: India evacuates Covid-19 patients ahead of cyclone as Brazil deaths pass 30,000
Yemen aid funding falls short by US$1bn; Zoom profits double; global cases pass 6.3m. Follow the latest updates ... ( read original story ...)
India coronavirus: The man who survived 36 days on a ventilator
About a quarter of patients who needed ventilators to help them breathe in New York died within the first few weeks of treatment, a study showed. A British study found two-thirds of Covid-19 patients ... ( read original story ...)
Apple Cuts iPhone Prices In China Ahead Of Annual June Sales Event
It will be the second time Apple will have participated in the sales day as the company looks to take advantage of the recovering economy ... ( read original story ...)