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09:14, february 27, 2020

Coronavirus spreads to all continents except Antarctica

New cases of infection from a new coronavirus that emerged in the central Chinese city of Wuhan are being reported daily around the world.

17:37, february 26, 2020

Afghan leaders should ensure that the news government is inclusive, says U.S. peace envoy for Afghanistan

The US peace envoy for Afghanistan, Zalmay Khalilzad, tweeted on Wednesday that the Afghan leaders "should ensure that the new government is inclusive and reflects the aspirations of all Afghans.

11:51, february 26, 2020

Iran’s deputy health minister contracts coronavirus as death toll rises

Iran’s Deputy Health Minister, Iraj Harirchi, has tested positive for coronavirus but he vows fight.

16:09, february 25, 2020

UCA and Afghan Ministry of Finance partner to build capacity

The University of Central Asia (UCA) and the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan’s Ministry of Finance have had a long-term partnership since 2013 to assist in building capacity.

15:06, february 25, 2020

Afghanistan confirms its first case of coronavirus

Afghanistan confirmed its first case of the coronavirus in the western province of Herat on February 24, declaring a state of emergency in a territory bordering Iran which itself reported a sharp

12:43, february 25, 2020

World Health Organization calls on international community to prepare for potential coronavirus pandemic

World Health Organization (WHO) officials held a press conference on February 24 to update the public on the coronavirus outbreak.

11:51, february 24, 2020

Iran says 43 infected with coronavirus, eight dead

Media reports say that Iran has confirmed 15 new cases of the new coronavirus, taking the total to 43 with a death toll of eight. It is the highest death toll outside of China.

13:52, february 20, 2020

Iran’s state-run news agency says coronavirus kills two citizens

The new coronavirus infection has killed two elderly Iranian citizens, Iran’s state-run IRNA news agency reported on February 19.

16:06, february 19, 2020

Diamond Princess cruise ship quarantine ordeal ends for coronavirus-free passengers

The evacuation began Wednesday of a cruise ship quarantined after an outbreak of new coronavirus COVID-19, with several hundred passengers who had tested negative being allowed to leave the ship,

11:30, february 19, 2020

Russia temporarily bans Chinese nationals from entering country amid coronavirus outbreak

Russia has decided to ban Chinese nationals from entering its territory amid the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak.

10:00, february 18, 2020

U.K. to spend 1.6 billion USD on the world’s fastest weather and climate supercomputer

The United kingdom (U.K.) said it will spend 1.2 billion pounds (equivalent to 1.6 billion USD) on developing the most powerful weather and climate supercomputer in the world.

13:45, february 17, 2020

Fears about economic impact of the coronavirus outbreak weigh on Asian markets

Agence France-Presse ( AFP ) says fears about the economic fallout from the new coronavirus weighed on Asian markets Monday as the death toll in China from the epidemic rose and infections topped

14:42, february 14, 2020

China develops convalescent plasma for COVID-19 patients

Citing the China National Biotec Group, Chinese media reports say Chinese specialists have developed convalescent plasma to treat patients who are infected with the novel coronavirus (COVID-19)..

11:46, february 14, 2020

No change in coronavirus outbreak despite China spike, says WHO

Coronavirus cases are not rising dramatically outside China despite a spike in Hubei province, the World Health Organization (WHO) says.

14:42, february 13, 2020

U.S. economist says impact of COVID-19 on Chinese, world economy limited

The effect of the disease caused by the novel coronavirus, known as COVID-19, on the Chinese economy will be limited, said Khairy Tourk, a professor of economics with the Stuart School of Business of

11:50, february 13, 2020

Number of new coronavirus cases jumps dramatically as Chinese officials adopt new counting standards

The end of the extended Lunar New Year holiday means China is theoretically returning to work.

11:42, february 10, 2020

Disease knows no borders: The Wuhan coronavirus kills 910 people

Media reports say the Wuhan coronavirus has killed 910 people globally, the vast majority in mainland China, and infected more than 40,000 people.

11:43, february 7, 2020

Coronavirus death toll reportedly climbs to 638

Media reports says the coronavirus outbreak has killed more than 600 people and infected over 28,000 — the vast majority in China.

12:02, february 6, 2020

Death toll in China’s coronavirus outbreak reportedly rises to 564

Citing China’s National Health Commission (NHC), media reports say more than 28,000 confirmed cases reported so far.

11:16, february 5, 2020

Russian interior ministry develops bill on expulsion of foreigners with dangerous diseases

The Russian Interior Ministry has developed a bill determining the procedure of deporting migrants with dangerous diseases, according to Fergana news agency.

10:45, february 4, 2020

Italian scientists isolate DNA sequence of new coronavirus

Italy is the first country in Europe to manage to isolate a new coronavirus. Italian Minister of Health Roberto Speranza announced this while visiting a hospital in Rome on Sunday.

15:58, february 3, 2020

The European Union is to build a new partnership with the United Kingdom

On February 3, Mr. Josep Borrell, the European Union (EU) High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission, and Mr.

09:59, january 31, 2020

WHO declares it a global public health emergency

The ongoing coronavirus outbreak is a global health emergency, the World Health Organization (WHO) determined yesterday.

12:02, january 30, 2020

Coronavirus death toll jumps to 170 in China with 7,711 confirmed cases

Media reports say the death toll of the coronavirus has risen to 170 and the virus has reportedly now spread to every region in mainland China.

17:08, january 28, 2020

Taliban say they shot down U.S. military plane; US confirms jet crashed – but disputes it was downed

The Taliban said it had shot down a U.S. military plane in the central Afghan province of Ghazni on January 27, killing all personnel on board.

17:41, january 27, 2020

Plane goes down in Taliban-held territory in Afghanistan’s Ghazni province

Afghan media reports say a plane crashed Monday in Ghazni province's Deh Yak district, south-west of the capital Kabul, in an area with a strong Taliban presence.

11:30, january 24, 2020

China cancels Beijing's Lunar New Year celebrations over deadly virus fears; number of coronavirus cases rises to 830 with 25 deaths

China is taking unprecedented steps aimed at containing the coronavirus outbreak.

10:46, january 23, 2020

Wuhan sealed off as coronavirus cases rise to 571 with 17 deaths

The local government of Wuhan, the center of the coronavirus, announced that all public transportation in the city — local buses, long-distanced buses, subway and ferry — have been closed

10:16, january 23, 2020

Saudi crown prince reportedly involved in alleged hacking of Amazon chief’s phone

International media reports say that exclusive: investigation suggests Washington Post owner was targeted five months before murder of Jamal Khashoggi Citing its source, The Guardian says the

16:43, january 21, 2020

Iraqi Turkmen becomes new leader of ISIS

The new leader of Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) terror group has been revealed as Iraqi Amir Mohammed Abdul Rahman al-Mawli al-Salbi.