Coronavirus

Iran extends prisoners’ furloughs amid virus fight

Mar 24, 2020 06:59

President Hassan Rouhani has announced an extension to the furloughs granted earlier this month to tens of thousands of prisoners as a preventative measure aimed at stopping the spread of the new coronavirus.
Leader of the Islamic Revolution’s advice to the nation on coronavirus

Mar 24, 2020 06:09

Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, in his message to the nation on the occasion of the tree-planting day early this month, spoke of the necessity to safeguard the environment; and advising people to take precautions against the coronavirus pandemic afflicting the country and the world, hailed the medical staff by calling their services to the people as jihad in the path of God.
The coronavirus primaries were illegitimate elections, here’s why? (2)

Mar 24, 2020 06:02

Multiple American states postponed their primaries, due to the coronavirus risk, before in-person voting took place on March 17. Rather than respect the fact that states were trying to protect the health of voters and poll workers, the US Democratic National Committee threatened states with the loss of delegates if they did not hold their primaries before June 9.
China reports 78 coronavirus cases, sparking fears of 2nd wave +World updates

Mar 24, 2020 05:00

China has registered 78 new cases of coronavirus infection, most of them imported from abroad, sparking concerns about a second wave of infections in the country.
US appeals for foreign aid as coronavirus crisis deepens

Mar 24, 2020 04:44

The United States has launched a desperate diplomatic campaign to fill major shortcomings in the country’s medical system amid a rising death toll from the coronavirus.
UK PM Johnson orders Britons: You must stay at home

Mar 24, 2020 04:35

Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Monday (Monday 23) ordered Britons to stay at home to try to halt the spread of coronavirus, closing non-essential shops, telling people not to meet with friends or family and warning those who do not follow the rules face fines.
Yemen’s Ansarullah welcomes UN call for global ceasefire to tackle coronavirus pandemic

Mar 24, 2020 03:15

Yemen’s Ansarullah Movement has welcomed a call by United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres for a ceasefire in all conflicts worldwide amid a global fight against the coronavirus pandemic.
EU urges intl. community to aid Iran's fight against COVID-19

Mar 24, 2020 03:09

The EU has pledged €20 million in aid for Iran and Venezuela in their fight against the novel coronavirus, urging the international community to follow suit.
Iran, Italy discuss COVID-19 pandemic

Mar 24, 2020 02:56

The foreign ministers of Iran and Italy talked about the global coronavirus pandemic in a telephone conversation.
World should condemn US sanctions as war crimes: Iranian envoy

Mar 24, 2020 02:44

Iran’s ambassador to India called on the international health community to condemn the US sanctions as war crimes, since they are taking the lives of people.