Sales down 70% in Turkey’s Markets due to virus
Due to Coronavirus, Turkey suspended collective mosque prayers until further notice to limit the spread of the virus, while ordering the closure of public...
Restricted export of medical devices in Turkey
Turkey’s trade minister, Ruhsar Pekcan, said on Twitter Thursday that the export of equipment including ventilators, intubation devices and intensive care monitors would be...
Fears of a “second Coronavirus wave” in Iran
As Iran marked the start of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan, a day later than much of the Muslim world, another 76 fatalities...
Lockdown extends in Jordan
Jordan on Sunday extended a month-long lockdown that has closed schools, universities and government agencies until the end of the month to stem the...
Increased police presence amid right-wing extremism threat
On Friday, German interior minister Horst Seehofer that the police presence would be increased across the country to counter the "very high" security threat...
After almost a quarter of a century, Sudan appoints its first ambassador to the...
The U.S. government added Sudan to its list of state sponsors of terrorism in 1993 over allegations that Bashir’s Islamist government was supporting Islamist...
Coronavirus: Global developments
China reports 242 new deaths and 14,840 new infections in Hubei, the biggest one-day increases since the crisis began.
China's new official toll stands at...
Over Coronavirus, Dubai Expo 2020 recommends postponing a year
The pandemic has grounded flights by Dubai's long-haul carrier Emirates, jeopardized global tourism and caused further panic in a real-estate market.
Local organizers recommended Monday...
Facebook offer grants of $100 mn to help virus-hit news media
Out of the need for reliable information about the crisis, Facebook said Monday it was donating $100 million to support news organizations globally hurting...
Alarm on children’s exposure to Coronavirus
While the overall number of cases appears to be relatively small so far, evidence is emerging of a possible link between the Coronavirus pandemic...
