Egypt’s coronavirus cases rise by 33 to 327, four new deaths
Egypt has recorded 33 new coronavirus cases, the health ministry said on Sunday, raising its total number to 327....
Taliban-Afghan government Skype call breathes life into peace process
The Taliban and the Afghan government held a “virtual” meeting on prisoner releases on Sunday, officials said, offering some hope of a breakthrough on a...
Algeria to import pharmaceutical products worth $100 million for coronavirus
Algeria will allocate $100 million to import pharmaceutical products and equipment to fight the coronavirus outbreak, the government said on Sunday....
Syria confirms first coronavirus case
Syria on Sunday confirmed its first case of coronavirus, in a person who had come from abroad....
Turkey’s coronavirus death toll up nine to 30 as 289 new cases diagnosed – health minister
Turkey’s death toll from coronavirus increased by nine to 30 on Sunday as the number of confirmed cases rose by 289 to 1,256, Health Minister...
‘We are at war’ says Spain of its coronavirus efforts, seeking extended state of emergency
The Spanish government sought on Sunday to extend until April 11 a state of emergency that it has imposed to try to control Europe’s second-worst...
IOC to start discussions on possible Tokyo 2020 postponement
The International Olympic Committee is stepping up its “scenario planning” for the Tokyo 2020 Games — including a possible postponement — as the coronavirus pandemic...
Factbox: Reaction to possible IOC postponement of 2020 Tokyo Games
A round-up of reaction to the International Olympic Committee (IOC) announcing it is considering postponing the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo as a result of...
Virgin companies to invest $250 million to save jobs after virus outbreak: Branson
British entrepreneur Richard Branson said on Sunday companies in his Virgin empire will be investing $250 million in coming weeks and months to save jobs...
Coronavirus supplies donated by Alibaba’s Ma arrive in Africa
A first planeload of protective and medical equipment donated to Africa by Chinese billionaire and Alibaba co-founder Jack Ma to help it fight the coronavirus...