COVID-19: Daulatdia sex workers in Bangladesh seek funds

Mar 25, 2020, at 06:24 pm

Dhaka/ UNI: Sex workers of Daulatdai, one of the world’s largest sex working point, on Wednesday, sought emergency funds from the Bangladesh government citing ban on their profession to prevent the spread of coronavirus.

Canadian carrier West Jet plans to lay off nearly 7,000 employees due to COVID-19 crisis

Mar 25, 2020, at 06:16 pm

Moscow/Sputnik/UNI: WestJet, Canada’s second-largest air carrier, has said that nearly 7,000 of its employees will have to leave the company due to the impact that the coronavirus pandemic has had on the airline industry.

China ups support to firms to ensure employment amid COVID-19 epidemic

Mar 25, 2020, at 06:10 pm

Beijing/Xinhua/UNI:  China has pledged to lend more support to companies with multi-faceted measures in a renewed commitment to protecting jobs for its workforce amid the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, an official said Wednesday.

East China province exports over 11 mln masks

Mar 25, 2020, at 06:07 pm

Nanchang/Xinhua/UNI:  East China's Jiangxi Province had exported about 11.43 million masks and 130,000 protective suits as of March 23, according to the customs in Nanchang, capital of the province.

COVID-19 death toll in Indonesia hits 58

Mar 25, 2020, at 06:01 pm

Jakarta/Xinhua/UNI: The death toll of COVID-19 in Indonesia climbed to 58 as of noon Wednesday, according to the Indonesian government.

Russia registers 1 ceasefire violation in Syria over past 24 hours - Defense Ministry

Mar 25, 2020, at 05:59 pm

Moscow/Sputnik/UNI:  The Russian side of the Russian-Turkish commission monitoring the implementation of the Syrian truce has recorded one ceasefire violation in Syria over the past 24 hours, while the Turkish side has recorded two truce breaches, the Russian Defense Ministry said in its daily bulletin on Wednesday.

Iran registers record 2,205 cases in 24 hours, total exceeds 27,000 - Health Ministry

Mar 25, 2020, at 05:53 pm

Tehran/Sputnik/UNI:  Iran’s Health Ministry on Wednesday reported 2,205 new coronavirus cases over the past 24 hours with 143 people losing their lives.

Coronavirus: Man dies, his wife critical after taking chloroquine phosphate

Mar 25, 2020, at 04:49 pm

Phoenix/IBNS: An Arizona man died and his wife is under critical condition after they took chloroquine phosphate apparently to protect themselves from COVID-19, said a Times Now report.

Prince Charles tests positive for COVID 19

Mar 25, 2020, at 04:37 pm

London/IBNS: Prince Charles, the heir to the British throne, has tested positive for COVID 19, media reports said on Wednesday.

Afghanistan: Gunmen attack Sikh Gurudwara, 11 killed

Mar 25, 2020, at 04:20 pm

Kabul/IBNS: At a time when the world, including Afghanistan, is fighting against the coronavirus outbreak, gunmen stormed into a Sikh Gurudwara in Shorbazar area of Kabul city on Wednesday and left 11 people killed, media reports said.

Fidayeen gunmen storm into Sikh Gurudwara in Kabul killing four, worshippers held hostage

Mar 25, 2020, at 01:48 pm

Kabul/IBNS: While the world is fighting Coronavirus spread, terror attacks continue in Afghanistan as gunmen and suicide bombers stormed into a Sikh Gurudwara in Afghanistan's capital Kabul and killed at least four people on Wednesday morning, media reports said.

Rwanda reports 4 more cases of COVID-19

Mar 25, 2020, at 01:12 pm

Kigali/Xinhua/UNI: The Rwandan Health Ministry on Wednesday reported four more COVID-19 cases, bringing the total to 40 in less than two weeks since an outbreak in the country.

New Zealand declares state of emergency after 50 new COVID-19 cases confirmed

Mar 25, 2020, at 01:11 pm

Wellington/Xinhua/UNI:  A state of emergency has been declared on Wednesday in New Zealand after 50 new COVID-19 cases were confirmed in the country.

Chinese province shares COVID-19 treatment experience with Poland

Mar 25, 2020, at 01:09 pm

Hefei/Xinhua/UNI: Medical experts from eastern China's Anhui Province shared their experience on the prevention and control of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) via a video conference with peers and officials of Poland on Tuesday.

BREAKINGNEWS: Gunmen in Kabul kill four in Sikh religious gathering, encounter with police on

Mar 25, 2020, at 01:04 pm

KABUL/IBNS: Gunmen stormed into a Sikh place of worship in Kabul's on Wednesday, killing at least four people, officials said. Many worshippers are held hostage still in the gurdwara in Shorbazar.   

‘Concerted efforts’ needed to meet 2030 Global Goals in Asia-Pacific region

Mar 25, 2020, at 12:08 pm

New York/IBNS: Action to reverse the depletion and degradation of the environment across Asia and the Pacific is a top priority if the region is to stay on course to meet the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), according to a new United Nations report launched online, for the first time, on Tuesday.

G-20 summit provides chance to rally strongly against coronavirus threat: UN chief

Mar 25, 2020, at 12:04 pm

New York/IBNS: The COVID-19 crisis presents an "extraordinary opportunity" for the world’s leading economic forum to respond to the numerous threats the disease poses to people everywhere, the UN Secretary-General has said.

COVID-19: Lockdown across India, in line with WHO guidance

Mar 25, 2020, at 12:02 pm

New York/IBNS: India’s decision to impose a 21-day lockdown, which was announced on Tuesday, comes after a call from the UN health agency, WHO, for the country to take “aggressive action”.

Enable ‘all out effort’ to counter COVID-19 in war-ravaged Syria, urges top UN envoy

Mar 25, 2020, at 11:33 am

New York/IBNS: The top United Nations envoy in Syria called on Tuesday for an immediate country-wide truce, allowing citizens to save lives and tackle the common threat presented by the COVID-19 coronavirus.

PoK protests against Islamabad's attempt to spread COVID 19 by setting up quarantine centres

Mar 25, 2020, at 11:22 am

Islamabad/IBNS: A recent protest in Mirpur city has highlighted how Islamabad is attempting to bring COVID 19 positive patients to Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (POK) by setting up  quarantine centres in the region, media reports said.

One Belt, One Road, One Virus: Gilgit and PoK leaders seek immediate end to project

Mar 25, 2020, at 11:09 am

Political leaders from Gilgit Baltistan in Pakistan have called for an immediate end to China's One Belt One Road (OBOR) initiative as they feel that it is a roadway which might destroy Gilgit and many other corners of the globe through the spread of coronavirus.

Ease sanctions against countries fighting COVID-19: UN human rights chief

Mar 25, 2020, at 10:55 am

New York/IBNS: As the COVID-19 pandemic progresses, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights on Tuesday called for an easing of sanctions against countries such as Iran to allow their medical systems to fight the disease and limit its global spread.

Greta Thunberg says she is showing symptoms of COVID 19

Mar 25, 2020, at 10:40 am

Stockholm/IBNS:  Climate change activist Greta Thunberg , who recently travelled to Europe, on Tuesday said she is self-isolating after she is suspecting that she might be suffering from COVID 19.

Man in China dies of Hantavirus spread by rodents: Report

Mar 24, 2020, at 11:41 pm

Beijing/IBNS: As the world is struggling with Coronavirus, a man in China has died of Hantavirus, media reports said on Tuesday.

Enable Iran to fight pandemic, end sanctions: China to US

Mar 24, 2020, at 07:10 pm

Beijing/UNI: Chinese envoy to the United Nations Zhang Jun on Tuesday urged US to end sanctions it has imposed on Iran so as to enable them to fight the coronavirus pandemic.

UNICEF sounds alarm over water cuts in Syria as efforts ramp up to prevent COVID-19 spread

Mar 24, 2020, at 06:16 pm

New York/IBNS: The UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and its relief partners in Syria are warning that water disruptions in the country’s war-battered north-east could exacerbate risks posed by the global coronavirus pandemic.

New global platform to keep information networks ‘safer, stronger’ throughout COVID-19 pandemic

Mar 24, 2020, at 05:46 pm

New York/IBNS: The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) launched a new platform on Monday to help global networks under increasing strain and facing rising demand during the COVID-19 crisis to remain “safer, stronger and more connected”, according to the specialized agency’s chief.

Bangladesh suspends rail, bus, ferry services to contain COVID-19 outbreak

Mar 24, 2020, at 05:33 pm

Dhaka/Xinhua/UNI:  Bangladesh has cancelled passenger trains as the country strives to prevent the COVID-19 from spreading locally.

Spain's COVID-19 case count up by 6,600 over past 24 hours, death toll up by 514: ministry

Mar 24, 2020, at 05:30 pm

Madrid/Sputnik/UNI:  Spain's number of COVID-19 cases has increased by 6,600 over the past 24 hours and now nears 40,000, the Health Ministry said on Tuesday.

Enable Iran to fight COVID19 pandemic, end sanctions: China to US

Mar 24, 2020, at 05:12 pm

Beijing/UNI: Chinese envoy to the United Nations Zhang Jun on Tuesday urged US to end sanctions it has imposed on Iran so as to enable them to fight the coronavirus pandemic.