UK Testing If BCG Vaccine Protects against COVID
The widely used BCG tuberculosis vaccine will be tested on frontline care workers in Britain for its effectiveness against COVID-19.
UAE: Turkey Presence in Qatar Element of Instability in Region
The presence of Turkey presence in Qatar is an “element of instability in the region,” the UAE’s minister of state for foreign affairs said.
Taliban Denies CBS Claim of Endorsing Trump
Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid denied claim by CBS News that the Afghan group wants US President Donald Trump to win the election and withdraw troops from Afghanistan.
New Images of COVID-19 Helping Scientists Find Cure
New, incredibly detailed images of COVID-19, revealing its spiky shape and interaction with human cells, have emerged which are helping scientists in the battle for a cure.
Saudi Prince Urges Boycotting Turkish Imports
Saudi Prince Abdulrahman Bin Musa’ad called for boycotting Turkish imports.
New Military Commander Appointed amid Increasing ISIS Attacks in Iraq
Iraq’s Ministry of Defense appointed a new military commander to assume responsibility of security issues in the province Diyala.
Tajikistan Presidential Election Begins
Tajikistan presidential election begun on Sunday, with five candidates, including incumbent President Emomali Rahmon, running for the post.
21 New COVID-19 Cases Reported in Mainland China
Mainland China reported 21 new confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus on Oct. 10, up from 15 the previous day, the national health authority said on Sunday.
China Urges Elimination of US Unilateral Sanctions against Iran
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying condemned Washington’s recent sanctions on Iran.
Ambassador Advises Trump to Avoid Threatening Iran
Iran’s ambassador to the Republic of Azerbaijan reminded the US president of the futility of threatening Iran during the last days of his tenure at the White House.