Canada, US to Limit Borders Passing
Canada and the US will announce a deal to partially close their borders on Wednesday.
Successful COVID-19 Drug Trial by Professor in France
Professor in France has reported successful results from a new drug for COVID-19, with early trial suggesting it can stop the virus from being contagious in just six days.
Germany Brings Citizens Back Home
Germany will begin bringing citizens stranded abroad back home as borders shut and airlines scrap flights.
Spain Closes Land borders as 491 Dies of Covid-19
Spain set up police checks at its land borders with France and Portugal on Tuesday and turned back foreigners attempting to enter.
Adnan al-Zurfi ordered to form cabinet
Iraqi President Barham Salih has appointed Adnan al-Zurfi as the country's new prime minister-designate.
Iraq proposes complaints on US at the UN Security Council
Iraq has sent two letters to the UN Security Council, complaining about the recent airstrikes of the US forces against Iraqi security forces.
Quarantine for Travelers from Europe: Japan
The government in Japan will ask all travelers from Europe, including its own citizens, to quarantine themselves for two weeks on arrival.
Medical Supplies from China Arrived
Iran on Tuesday took delivery of a large consignment of medical supplies –mainly face masks– that it has purchased from China.
Coronavirus: More than 7,000 deaths worldwide
The novel coronavirus, Covid-19, has infected 182,723 people globally and killed 7,174.
UK coronavirus crisis may last to spring 2021; NHS says
UK coronavirus epidemic will, in all likelihood, last until next spring 2021 and may necessitate 7.9 million people being hospitalized, NHS says.