Saudi Arabia suspends work in private sector for 15 days The human resource ministry has directed businesses to close their main offices and reduce staff levels. Updated 18 Mar, 2020 12:51pm
Filming on Avatar sequels has been halted indefinitely due to coronavirus concerns VFX company Weta Digital continues to work on the sequels during the hiatus. Published 18 Mar, 2020 12:05pm
EU chief says world initially underestimated virus threat Says it is clear the virus will keep us busy for a long time. Published 18 Mar, 2020 11:57am
Trump now claims he always knew coronavirus would be a pandemic "I felt it was a pandemic long before it was called a pandemic." Published 18 Mar, 2020 11:57am
Shares at PSX tank as SBP rate cut disappoints investors At current levels the KSE-100 has fallen 26pc during the year. Published 18 Mar, 2020 11:55am
Malaysia starts two-week partial lockdown Coronavirus infections in the country spiked to highest in Southeast Asia. Published 18 Mar, 2020 11:41am
Study suggests that coronavirus can persist in air for at least three hours US's National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases conducted tests. Published 18 Mar, 2020 11:38am
Scientists warn we may need to live with social distancing for a year or more Researchers say we face a horrible choice: practice social distancing for months or let hundreds of thousands die. Published 18 Mar, 2020 11:20am
Virus finds its way to all 50 US states as death toll passes 100 The announcement came just after the death toll from the virus in the United States passed 100. Published 18 Mar, 2020 11:15am
Will self-isolate for 5 days, says FM Qureshi after returning from China The foreign minister says he will get tested again after 5 days. Published 18 Mar, 2020 10:59am
First Indian soldier tests positive for virus as total rises to 147 The soldier's father had travelled to Iran on February 27. Updated 18 Mar, 2020 11:12am
'How to fight Corona War in Pakistan discussed in great detail in China' Published 18 Mar, 2020 10:35am
China expels American journalists as spat with US escalates US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo told reporters at a State Department news conference that Beijing’s move would... Published 18 Mar, 2020 10:27am
Taiwan to ban most foreigners from entry to control virus Taiwan’s government has said that it will ban entry to the island for most foreigners as part of coronavirus... Published 18 Mar, 2020 10:20am
International passengers directed to provide COVID-19 test results upon arrival The requirement will be in addition to the submission of a health declaration form. Published 18 Mar, 2020 09:59am
IMF rejects Venezuela's request for billions in virus aid IMF indirectly cited a dispute over President Nicolas Maduro's leadership in denying his petition. Published 18 Mar, 2020 09:33am
Imported coronavirus cases in China outpace local infections for fifth day Mainland China had 13 new confirmed cases of coronavirus infections on Tuesday. Published 18 Mar, 2020 09:24am
Guatemala suspends US flights of deportees, asylum seekers The measure covers two flights of Guatemalan deportees scheduled for the day Published 18 Mar, 2020 09:10am
American Cellist Yo-Yo Ma plays in honour of health workers around the world Published 18 Mar, 2020 09:02am
Rio's Christ statue closes to contain virus spread The 125-foot-tall statue closed at day-end on Tuesday and won't reopen for at least a week. Published 18 Mar, 2020 08:55am
Dog dies in Hong Kong after being released from quarantine Vets says the death may have been caused by stress. Published 18 Mar, 2020 08:51am
Lakers reportedly under quarantine, will test for COVID-19 The Lakers have issued a press release that did not specify whether players are being quarantined or tested. Published 18 Mar, 2020 08:46am
After criticism, Mexican president to tone down some events Mexico had 93 confirmed cases of the new coronavirus as of the most recent report. Published 18 Mar, 2020 08:44am
New Zealand confirms 8 new cases, all related to overseas travel The new cases take the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the country to 20. Published 18 Mar, 2020 08:41am
Trump presses for $1tr stimulus as US virus deaths cross 100 Move an effort to blunt economic pain from an outbreak that has killed over 100 people. Published 18 Mar, 2020 08:26am
Australia declares emergency, invokes new powers to fight virus The formal declaration gives the govt the power to close off cities, impose curfews and order people to quarantine. Published 18 Mar, 2020 08:19am
Foreign Office announces social distancing steps amid virus threat The social distancing measures introduced by the FO include partial suspension of walk-in consular services. Published 18 Mar, 2020 08:11am
