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Luxurious Iran Mall serves as hospital for COVID-19 patients
Apr 02, 2020 10:55Iran Mall is the name of one of the world's largest commercial and recreational complexes. Now, in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak, the Tehran-based Mall has not only closed its doors to promote social distancing, but has also turned into a huge medical center for corona patients.
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More Corona cases confirmed in blockaded Gaza Strip
Apr 01, 2020 02:28Gaza’s population is at a tremendous risk amid the Coronavirus pandemic as a result of Israel’s inhumane policies since 2007. The enclave’s health system has been experiencing severe shortages in medicines and hospital supplies.
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UK, Germany and France use INSTEX to circumvent US sanctions on Iran
Apr 01, 2020 01:47The UK, Germany and France have circumvented US-led sanctions imposed on Iran to send it medical equipment. The trio used a special purpose vehicle called INSTEX to achieve this.
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Tehran's Azadi Tower lit up with messages of solidarity
Apr 01, 2020 01:06A video with messages urging solidarity and unity between cities and countries during the coronavirus crisis was projected on the walls of Tehran's Azadi Tower on Tuesday.
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Iran begins use of plasma for COVID-19 patients
Mar 29, 2020 10:01As the proportion of patients infected with COVID-19 continues to rise in Iran, Masih Daneshvari Hospital in Tehran is facilitating access to COVID-19 convalescent plasma for use in patients with COVID-19 infections. This is while a number of the medical staff in the hospital are among the plasma donors who have been infected and have recovered recently.
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Ballistic missile, rocket intercepted over Riyadh, Jazan: Reports
Mar 29, 2020 03:03At least one ballistic missile and a rocket have been intercepted in the sky above the Saudi capital Riyadh and the southern city of Jazan, Saudi state media report.
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Italy: Drones to monitor social distancing in Messina amid coronavirus
Mar 28, 2020 02:06Messina mayor, Cateno De Luca attended on Friday a test launch of drones that will monitor social distancing amid the coronavirus outbreak.
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India outlines $23 billion economic stimulus to help poor hit by lockdown
Mar 26, 2020 11:30India announced on Thursday a 1.7-trillion-rupee ($23-billion) economic stimulus plan providing direct cash transfers and food security measures to give relief to millions of poor people hit by a nationwide lockdown over a coronavirus pandemic.
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Iran: Army sets up 2,000-bed hospital to tackle coronavirus outbreak
Mar 26, 2020 08:47The Iranian Army’s Ground Forces have set up an emergency hospital to battle the coronavirus outbreak in the capital. The makeshift hospital has three units, 2,000 beds, and several isolation wards.
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Afghanistan says its key bodies not dependent on US aids
Mar 26, 2020 03:05Afghan President Asharf Ghani says his government’s key bodies will not be affected by the United States latest move. This comes after Washington announced a billion-dollar cut in aid to Kabul.