Headlines- Sheik Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani, the prime minister of Qatar, will visit Tehran on Thursday and meet with several Iranian officials to discuss ways to de-escalate tensions.
- According to a notice on a Treasury Department website, the US has imposed sanctions on the Palestine Action group and designated it as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist.
- A huge flash flood in Nepal ravaged villages, killing at least 160 people and leaving hundreds more missing for.
- At least one person was killed and over a dozen people were injured on Wednesday when a person crashed a car into a crowd in the northwest French city of Caen.
- Wildfires that sweft through several Algerian provinces claimed the lives of twelve people..
Tag: Coronavirus
Building Coronavirus Safety Net for the...
As new coronavirus cases continue to rise, efforts are underway to provide a safety net for the most vulnerable people in and around Washington D.C. Free clinics and homeless shelters are working with health officials to draw up contingency plans
COVID-19 Some Basic Answers
Current outbreak of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) that was first reported from Wuhan, China-COVID-19 is the infectious disease caused by the most recently discovered coronavirus.To reduce your chances of being infected COVID-19 by taking some preventive steps
COVID Turkey: Medical Prices Soaring
Since the Turkish Health Ministry recently confirmed the country’s first coronavirus case, people have been flocking to pharmacies, grocery stores, and other outlets to prepare for a potential nationwide pandemic
Bulgarian Theater Livestreams After Coronavirus Closure
A play at a theater in the Bulgarian capital, Sofia, has been performed without a live audience after indoor cultural events were temporarily banned because of the coronavirus pandemic. Thousands watched Chekhov’s Uncle Vanya via a Facebook livestream
Airports Become Ghost Towns Amid Coronavirus...
The coronavirus outbreak is dealing a severe hit to the airline industry, as governments impose travel restrictions and would-be passengers stay away from flights for fear of catching the virus. Many analysts say the impact on airlines may be as bad as 9/11
Mosul Moves to Prevent Spread of...
Like many countries, Iraq is taking measures to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. While several medical screening check points have been deployed throughout major cities, officials in Mosul are also asking people to stay home as much as possible
COVID-19 Iran Afghan Refugees
The United Nations International Organization for Migration reports that over 83,000 Afghans have returned to Afghanistan from Iran since January 1st of this year; a significant rise primarily caused by the fear of the quickly spreading coronavirus in Iran
Coronavirus Sparks US Recession Fears
Fears are growing that disruptions from the coronavirus pandemic will strangle U.S. economic growth and send the country into a recession – a period of economic contraction. VOA’s Brian Padden reports that the White House is considering a range of short term measures to ease the financial strain on affected businesses and workers, but economists warn – the more the virus spreads
COVID-19 Effects South Korea Economy
As the coronavirus rattles global markets, some analysts are now warning of a possible global recession. The damage is already starting to show in some countries hit hardest by the outbreak
COVID Latin America
Argentina has recorded Latin America’s first COVID-19-related death; a 64-year-old man who had a range of underlying conditions and was diagnosed with the virus after a trip to Europe. Mexico, Brazil, Ecuador, Peru, Colombia and Costa Rica have also reported confirmed cases, and are closely monitoring travelers and reinforcing preventive and testing measures