In Europe, tech battle against coronavirus clashes with privacy culture
Governments across Europe are turning to technology to track the spread of the coronavirus and monitor people under quarantine, an approach that seeks to learn...
Two more weeks of lockdown as Spain’s coronavirus crisis worsens
Spain’s coronavirus lockdown was extended on Thursday to last until at least April 12 as Europe’s second-worst hit country struggled to tackle a fast increase...
U.S. Senate offers $58 billion aid to airlines as they struggle to stay airborne
The U.S. Senate offered struggling airlines unprecedented aid worth $58 billion that will helping cover their staff wages, as carriers around the world seek state...
Accused NZ mosque shooter pleads guilty
The Australian man accused of carrying out New Zealand’s worst mass shooting in history pleaded guilty to 51 charges of murder on Thursday (March 26)...
Campaign group urges UK to keep virtual annual meetings temporary
The use of virtual annual meetings by companies during the coronavirus epidemic must not become the norm once restrictions on people’s movements are lifted, responsible...
Iran starts intercity travel ban amid fears of surge of coronavirus
Iran has started an intercity travel ban, an Iranian official said in a televised news conference on Thursday, a day after Iran’s government spokesman warned...
Iran’s death toll from coronavirus climbs to 2,234: ministry
Iran reported 157 new coronavirus deaths in the past 24 hours, Iranian Health Ministry spokesman Kianush Jahanpur told state TV on Thursday, taking the death...
Japan PM Abe sets up coronavirus task force, enacts Europe, Iran entry ban
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has established a task force under the country’s revised emergency law to deal with the global rise in coronavirus infections...
Uzbekistan locks down two more cities due to coronavirus
Uzbekistan is locking down the cities of Namangan and Andijan to prevent the spread of coronavirus, the two cities’ municipal authorities said on Thursday....
Iraq extends flight and travel ban to prevent coronavirus spread
Iraq is extending a travel ban within the country and to and from its airports until April 11 as part of strict steps to curb...