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India's health minister asks states to form rapid action team as cases rise to 43

India's central government has said the total number of confirmed cases in the country is now 43 after one new case...

Published 09 Mar, 2020 03:03pm

Qatar temporarily bans entry of travellers from Pakistan, 13 other countries

"The decision affects all individuals intending to enter from these countries."

Published 09 Mar, 2020 02:58pm

Romania cancels Italy flights to limit coronavirus spread

No measures have been taken for ground border checkpoints, says official.

Published 09 Mar, 2020 02:27pm

Saudi Arabia suspends serving shisha over coronavirus fears

Saudi Arabia has suspended the serving of shisha in cafes and restaurants nationwide in order to prevent the spread...

Published 09 Mar, 2020 02:17pm

Oil demand set for first contraction since 2009 due to coronavirus: IEA

The energy watchdog said it expected oil demand to be 99.9 million barrels per day (bpd) in 2020.

Published 09 Mar, 2020 02:07pm

Albania reports first two coronavirus cases

The two are hospitalised in the capital Tirana and their health condition is stable, it said.

Published 09 Mar, 2020 02:00pm

Germany says coronavirus cases top 1,000

There are now a total of 1,112 confirmed cases in Europe's biggest economy.

Published 09 Mar, 2020 01:56pm

Etihad Airways suspends flights to Saudi Arabia

Etihad Airways has temporarily suspended all flights between Abu Dhabi and Saudi Arabia, in response to a directive...

Published 09 Mar, 2020 01:30pm

WATCH: Swathes of northern Italy in lockdown

Published 09 Mar, 2020 12:34pm

Cruise ship turned away by Malaysia, Thailand over coronavirus to dock in Singapore

Costa Fortuna departed from Singapore, where it is home-ported, on March 3.

Published 09 Mar, 2020 12:26pm

READ: The right way to wash your hands to prevent transmission of coronavirus

The best way to prevent transmission of the novel coronavirus is by thoroughly washing your hands.

Published 09 Mar, 2020 12:16pm

UAE market continues to bleed, billions wiped out again

The UAE and GCC markets continued on bleed in the morning, wiping out billions of dirhams from the regional bourses...

Published 09 Mar, 2020 12:14pm

India denies entry to cruise ships over virus fears

The cruise ship is capable of carrying some 2,000 passengers and 700 crew.

Published 09 Mar, 2020 12:08pm

Officials set to receive thousands from ship hit by virus

Federal and state officials in California are preparing to receive thousands of people from a cruise ship that has...

Published 09 Mar, 2020 12:04pm

Italy to hike spending in 'massive shock therapy' against coronavirus

Conte added that the government would use the flexibility envisaged by European budget rules "in full".

Published 09 Mar, 2020 11:58am

Japan's economy shrinks faster than estimated on growing virus, recession risks

Japan’s economy shrank more than initially estimated in the fourth quarter — by the most since the 2014 sales ...

Published 09 Mar, 2020 11:57am

Older adults, those with severe chronic medical conditions at higher risk

Published 09 Mar, 2020 11:50am

Australian F1 race without fans? Not a chance, say organisers

The season-opening Formula One race in Melbourne will proceed as planned this week and there is "no chance" fans ...

Published 09 Mar, 2020 11:41am

READ: China's excessive coronavirus public monitoring could be here to stay

Experts say the coronavirus has given the Chinese government a pretence for accelerating the mass surveillance,...

Published 09 Mar, 2020 11:37am

Italy locked down as virus spreads

An area home to a quarter of Italy's population was effectively shuttered.

Published 09 Mar, 2020 11:32am

North Korea flies out foreign diplomats amid virus fight

A special North Korean flight carrying presumably dozens of diplomats and other foreigners arrived in Russia’s Far...

Published 09 Mar, 2020 11:31am

Key considerations to prevent or reduce coronavirus risks before a meeting or event

Published 09 Mar, 2020 10:57am

Australia's cricketers stick with handshakes despite virus threat

Australia's three-game One-Day series against New Zealand begins Friday.

Published 09 Mar, 2020 10:54am

Australian stocks plunge 7.33pc on oil rout, virus fears

Published 09 Mar, 2020 10:47am

KSE-100 tumbles 2,100 points

According to analysts, the slide came on the back of falling oil prices in the international market.

Published 09 Mar, 2020 10:24am

Oil crashes after Saudi Arabia declares price war amid coronavirus

Oil prices plummeted around 30 per cent, with US oil heading for its biggest loss on record, after Saudi Arabia...

Published 09 Mar, 2020 10:20am

READ: Virus closures make classes go digital in Pakistan

In Pakistan, schools in Sindh will remain shut till March 13, in Balochistan till March 15 and in Gilgit-Baltistan...

Published 09 Mar, 2020 09:56am

Pakistan among 20 states most affected by China slowdown

The affected value chain for Pakistan is textiles and apparel.

Published 09 Mar, 2020 09:51am

Can avoid coronavirus outbreak in Pakistan, if we all act responsibly: Zafar Mirza

Read more here.

Published 09 Mar, 2020 08:23am

US Senator Ted Cruz self quarantines after contact with coronavirus carrier

Published 09 Mar, 2020 08:21am