IMF financial aid to Iran under discussion
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is in dialogue with Iranian authorities after Iran’s request for 5-billion-dollar financial aid to fight against the coronavirus.
Germany: First Transaction via INSTEX Successful
The first transactions between Europe and Iran has successfully been concluded through the Instrument in Support of Trade Exchanges (INSTEX).
Saudi Arabia: Muslims better postpone Hajj plans over virus
A senior Saudi Arabia official urged more than one million Muslims intending to perform the Hajj to delay making plans this year.
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.
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.
Iran Warns against American Military Moves in Iraq
Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman warned that the recent American military moves in Iraq could escalate the regional tensions.
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.
33.5% of COVID-19 Infections Recover in Iran
The number of patients who have recovered from the novel coronavirus in the country at 13,911, or 33.5% of the total infections.
Iran Defense Ministry Produces COVID-19 Test Kit
The Defense Ministry of Iran has unveiled a new generation of test kits that can detect the COVID-19 with high accuracy and in three hours.
Argentina Extends Coronavirus Quarantine Period
Argentina President Alberto Fernandez said on Sunday that the country would extend a mandatory nationwide quarantine period.