New infections jumped by almost 10,000 in Russia
New infections jumped by 9,623 to 124,054 cases in last 24 hours as Russian authorities mull tighter restrictions on movement.
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Japanese govt to fast-track review of anti-viral drug remdesivir
Japanese govt will fast-track a review of Gilead Sciences Inc’s antiviral drug remdesivir so that it can hopefully be approved…
Former Kazakh leader daughter leaves key post
Former Kazakh president Nazarbayev daughter has left her position as speaker of Senate, a role that led observers to tip…
US imposed sanctions on Iranian-Iraqi businessman over support of Quds Force
US imposed sanctions on an Iranian-Iraqi businessman and his company,accusing him of being involved in efforts to generate revenue illegally.
Donald Trump believes China wants him to lose his bid for re-election
Donald Trump said that he believes China’s handling of the coronavirus is proof that Beijing “will do anything they can”…
India shipped 50 million hydroxychloroquine tablets to US
India has exported 50 million tablets of hydroxychloroquine to the US for Coronavirus fight,although experts warned against its side effects.
Chinese embassy accuses Australia of ‘petty tricks’ in Pandemic dispute
Chinese embassy has accused Australia of “petty tricks” in an intensifying dispute over Canberra’s push for an international inquiry into…
United Arab Emirates keen to resolve labour disputes
United Arab Emirates legal departments trying and redressing complaints within a maximum of 3 days,developed a concerted plan to reorganise…
Former Saudi spymaster lashes out at Muslim Brotherhood
Former chief of the Saudi intelligence service Prince Turki Al Faisal has lashed out against the Muslim Brotherhood, accusing them…
Transitional Council declares self-rule in Yemen’s south
Transitional Council deployed fighters in the southern city of Aden on April 26, after the council declared self-rule in the…
KSA abolishes flogging as punishment
KSA Supreme Court said that decision is part of reforms pushed by King Salman and his son Crown Prince Mohammed…
EU officials softened criticism on Chinese disinformation
EU officials softened criticism on Chinese disinformation surrounding the coronavirus pandemic in response to pressure from China, according to reports.
Sudan’s transitional govt to hand over its main port to UAE
Sudan’s transitional government is taking steps to hand over control of its main principal seaport to a company owned by…
Usama wanted to assassinate Obama so ‘totally unprepared’ Biden would be president
Usama bin Laden wanted to assassinate Barack Obama so ‘totally unprepared’ Biden would be president, declassified documents show.
Indian presidential palace isolates 500 over coronavirus
Indian presidential palace has isolated 500 in staff quarters over coronavirus scare,as coronavirus cases increasing day by day.
Turkish authorities blocks Saudi,Emirati state news websites
Turkish authorities blocked Saudi and United Arab Emirates state news websites days after the Saudi Arabia blocked several Turkish state…
Dubai employers must renew health insurance of workers
Dubai Health Authority has asked employers to not allow employee insurance to lapse and must renew health insurance at time.
UAE decides to import malaria tablets from India
UAE has decided to import malaria tablets (hydroxychloroquine) from India as a possible treatment for coronavirus pandemic.
Saudi princess jailed for more than a year without charge
Saudi princess jailed for more than a year without charge has made a public appeal to the king and crown…
Anti-malarial drug became tool of Indian diplomacy
Anti-malarial drug became tool of Indian diplomacy as India is one of the largest producers of HCQ now used in…
China helps car buyers with cash to revive sales
China is helping world’s biggest automobiles market to get back on its feet after the coronavirus pandemic damage through cash.
ADB announces massive coronavirus rescue package
ADB has announced that it will roll out a massive $20 billion package to help developing member nations to tackle…