The new measures come as coronavirus infections rise sharply across the country, especially in the capital Tehran. ( read original story ...)
Iran Reimposes Restrictive Virus Measures In Tehran
Iran on Saturday reimposed measures in Tehran province to contain the novel coronavirus, state TV reported, shutting public spaces and cancelling events days after confirming another record number of ... ( read original story ...)
Fines and Business Closures Among New Iran COVID-19 Restrictions
(Reuters) - Concealing one's COVID-19 infection should carry the severest penalty, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said on Saturday in announcing new measures to stem a rapid rise in cases. “Anyone ... ( read original story ...)
WHO urges Turkey to follow its COVID-19 reporting guides
The move comes after health minister says daily figures published since July 29 only reflected symptomatic patients. ( read original story ...)
Erdogan says Turkey stands by ‘oppressed’ in the Caucasus
President Tayyip Erdogan said on Saturday that Turkey supports the "oppressed" in the Caucasus, where Ankara has backed Azerbaijan in its week of fierce fighting against ethnic Armenian forces in the ... ( read original story ...)
Turkey and Poland put on quarantine lists in England and Scotland
Travellers arriving in England and Scotland from Turkey and Poland will have to self-isolate for 14 days from early on Saturday, officials said as they expanded their COVID-19 quarantine lists. Data f ... ( read original story ...)
Bangladesh, India navies’ joint patrol exercise commences in Bay of Bengal
It is hoped that the successful implementation of the joint patrol and exercise will be able to play a more effective role in protecting regional maritime security ... ( read original story ...)
After Pakistan Allows Access, MEA Says India Yet to Take Decision on Opening Kartarpur Corridor
India also asked Pakistan to construct the required infrastructure, including a bridge, to ensure safe movement of pilgrims over a stretch that gets waterlogged during rains. ( read original story ...)
Israel to lock down nationwide in main holiday season amid COVID-19 surge
said he instructed his finance minister to come up with a new economic package to assist businesses hurt by the lockdown. Israel declared an even tighter lockdown in April when the virus first ... ( read original story ...)
UAE Central Bank joins hands with Dubai Islamic Economy Development Centre to strengthen Islamic banking
Dubai: The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) on Saturday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Dubai Islamic Economy Development Centre (DIEDC) to reinforce and expand the reach of the ... ( read original story ...)