Coronavirus

Iran mass-produces homegrown rapid test kits for COVID-19

Mar 31, 2020 04:15

Iran’s Defense Ministry has begun the mass production of rapid coronavirus test kits which yield a faster result compared to PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) based kits.
'Afghans may face starvation in case of further spread of COVID

Mar 31, 2020 04:00

As the COVID 19 keeps fast spreading beyond borders across the world, the virus has now caused serious concern in Afghanistan nationwide.
Raab announces rescue plan for stranded Britons

Mar 31, 2020 03:16

After weeks of dithering and confusion the British government has belatedly announced a rescue plan to repatriate potentially hundreds of thousands of stranded Britons from around the world.
UK government warns lockdown could become tougher

Mar 31, 2020 03:06

On March 23 the UK went into a semi-lockdown but people are still allowed to go out for one form of exercise with one other person or family, and shop for essentials.
US sanctions leading to 'humanitarian catastrophe': Iran's Zarif

Mar 31, 2020 02:51

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said US sanctions have made it “impossible” for Iranians to have access to essential drugs during the Covid-19 pandemic, warning that the bans are leading to a “humanitarian catastrophe”.
'Land Day' a milestone in Palestinians’ resistance against Zionist regime: Iran

Mar 31, 2020 02:41

Iran’s Foreign Ministry issued a statement on the occasion of the 'Land Day' of Palestine, saying that the Day is an important “milestone” in the process of Palestinians’ fight and resistance against the Zionist regime of Israel.
Gazans attend anti-occupation Land Day rally despite pandemic

Mar 31, 2020 01:03

Palestinian people in Gaza Strip have staged an anti-occupation rally despite concerns about the spread of coronavirus.
US inhuman sanctions harming efforts to combat virus pandemic: Syria

Mar 31, 2020 00:50

Syria has blasted “inhuman sanctions” imposed by the United States against a number of countries, raising the alarm that the restrictive measures are hampering global efforts to contain the coronavirus pandemic.
Eight US Senators urge Trump to help Palestinians amid coronavirus pandemic

Mar 30, 2020 12:44

Eight US senators have urged the administration of President Donald Trump to provide humanitarian aid to Palestinians to help them fight the spread of the new coronavirus.
Iran's Defense Ministry unveils rapid test kits for novel coronavirus

Mar 30, 2020 12:27

A biomedicine company affiliated with the Iranian Defense Ministry has unveiled homemade rapid tests kits for new coronavirus as the country moves to contain an outbreak that has affected tens of thousands of people.