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.
Coronavirus, Worrying Situation in France
People of France should not underestimate the threat of the coronavirus since the situation in the country is already dire and likely to get worse fast.
First Human Test for Covid-19 Vaccine in US
The United States will test a Covid-19 vaccine on volunteer human subjects next week, a government official says.
Venezuelan Gov. Quarantine States, Caracas Included
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro ordered on Sunday a “collective quarantine” in seven states, including the capital Caracas.
Abe: G7 to discuss coronavirus outbreak on March 16
The leaders of G7 countries will hold a teleconference on March 16 to discuss the spread of the novel coronavirus in the world, Abe says.