At a quarantine centre in war-torn northern Syria, doctors near the Turkish frontier are providing a first line of defence to prevent the new coronavirus from spreading to one of the world's most ... ( read original story ...)
Rocket fire hits southern, western Syria; Israel blamed
The London-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said activists heard "sporadic explosions" in the western parts of the Daraa region overnight Thursday. ( read original story ...)
Sri Lanka extends virus lockdown through May 11
Sri Lanka on Friday extended its anti-virus lockdown for a second time, through May 11, as health authorities warned that the crisis was not yet under control in the island nation. The government also ... ( read original story ...)
Malaysia detains hundreds of refugees and migrants during virus lockdown: rights groups
Malaysia on Friday detained hundreds of refugees and migrant workers for illegally living in the country, rights groups said, at a time of movement and travel restrictions imposed to contain the ... ( read original story ...)
COVID-19 recoveries surpass 1M; Australia, Malaysia to ease restrictions
Australia and Malaysia on Friday announced plans to ease lockdown restrictions as the number of people cured of the coronavirus surpassed 1 million worldwide. ( read original story ...)
I’d fight in Timbuktu – Fury open to Saudi Arabia Joshua fight
WBC champion Tyson Fury declared "have bag, will travel" when asked if he would be open to fighting Anthony Joshua in the Middle East. ( read original story ...)
Afghanistan suffers upsurge in fighting and in coronavirus
Clashes between Taliban fighters and Afghan forces intensified in northern Balkh and southern Logar province as warring sides fought to control checkpoints and the number of coronavirus cases in ... ( read original story ...)
Iraq’s revenues plummet, raising fears of economic collapse
Iraq's revenues plummeted in April amid a historic oil price crash, the Oil Ministry said Friday, raising concerns over how the country will cope severe financial shortfalls ... ( read original story ...)
Iraq oil exports at 3.44 million bpd, revenues more than halve in April: statement
Iraq's total oil exports for April averaged 3.438 million barrels per day (bpd) and oil revenue more than halved to $1.42 billion, a statement from the oil ministry said on Friday. ( read original story ...)
South Korea authorities recommend autopsy following Icheon fire
South Korean authorities say autopsies have been completed on 15 out of the 39 people killed in a fire at a warehouse in the city of Icheon on Wednesday, but more are recommended. ( read original story ...)