Coronavirus Worst Crisis since WWII , UN Boss Says as Deaths Surge
The global death toll from the coronavirus pandemic continued to worsen Wednesday despite unprecedented lockdowns, as the head of the United Nations sounded the alarm on what he said was humanity’s worst crisis since World War II.
Nujaba Warns US of Painful Response from Iraqi Forces
Representative of the secretary-general of Iraq’s al-Nujaba Movement, a major Shiite resistance group, warned the US that the Iraqi forces are fully prepared to give a crushing and painful response to any aggressive military action.
Russian Plane Takes Off for US with Coronavirus Help Onboard
A Russian military transport plane took off from an airfield outside Moscow early on Wednesday and headed for the United States with a load of medical equipment and masks to help Washington fight coronavirus, Russian state TV reported.
Coronavirus Epidemic ‘Far from over’ in Asia
The coronavirus epidemic is “far from over” in the Asia-Pacific region, and current measures to curb the spread of the virus are buying time for countries to prepare for large-scale community transmissions, a WHO official said on Tuesday.
Nineteen Killed in Massive China Forest Fire
Eighteen firefighters and one forestry guide died while fighting a huge forest fire in southwestern China, the local government said Tuesday.
North Korea Says US Will Not Drop Hostile Policy
North Korea said the United States will not drop its hostile policy even though their two leaders have a “special relationship”, state media KCNA said on Monday.
Beiranvand Interview among 5 Classic Interviews
Over the years, the-AFC.com and its social media platforms have brought Asian football fans the biggest names from across the Continent as they share their insight and experience of the beautiful game, as well as indulging in some light-hearted humor.
Iranian students to return from Italy
Iranian official says upon obtaining the required permits, it will bring back to Tehran students requesting to return from Italy.
Nature’s Day at Home amid coronavirus outbreak
No entry is allowed into forest parks across Iran on the national Nature's Day (this year falling on April 1) due to the coronavirus spread.
World Athletics Wishes Iran’s Hadadi Full Recovery
The World Athletics, the sport’s global governing body, wished Iranian discus thrower Ehsan Hadadi a full and swift recovery.