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India bars international commercial passenger flights from landing in country for one week 19 Mar 2020 - 03:20 pm
A health worker (R) checks the temperature of a Central Industrial Security Force personnel (L) amid concerns of the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus, at the entrance of the Wings India 2020 international exhibition at Begumpet Airport in Hyderabad on M
Pakistan confirms first two deaths from coronavirus - minister 19 Mar 2020 - 02:26 pm
A policeman wearing a facemask patrols at the deserted Clifton beach after a public ban imposed by the national authorities amid concerns over the spread of the COVID-19 novel coronavirus, in Karachi on March 18, 2020. / AFP / Asif HASSAN
Australia closes borders to coronavirus, pumps $56 bln into economy 19 Mar 2020 - 10:10 am
An elderly couple sit at a table in front of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, following an outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-19), in Sydney, Australia, on March 19, 2020. (Steven Saphore - Anadolu Agency)
Beijing hit by record imported coronavirus cases, no China transmissions 19 Mar 2020 - 08:52 am
Staff in protective suits accompany passengers outside a centralized facility for screening and registration near the Beijing Capital International Airport in Beijing as the country is hit by an outbreak of the novel coronavirus, China, March 17, 2020. RE
IndiGo, Vistara may ground jets as virus cases jump in India 19 Mar 2020 - 08:48 am
Groundsmen stand near the Vistara Boeing 787-9 displayed at the Wings India 2020 international exhibition at Begumpet Airport in Hyderabad, on March 14, 2020. / AFP / NOAH SEELAM
Fiji city sealed off as first virus case confirmed 19 Mar 2020 - 08:46 am
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New Zealand shuts border to all foreigners to curb spread of coronavirus 19 Mar 2020 - 08:44 am
File photo: New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern speaks during a joint press conference held with Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison at Admiralty House in Sydney, Australia, February 28, 2020. REUTERS/Loren Elliott/File Photo
Covid-19: CBSE postpones Class 10, 12 board exams till March 31 18 Mar 2020 - 09:32 pm
Health workers (L and C) wearing facemasks check the body temperature of devotees amid concerns over the spread of the COVID-19 novel coronavirus, at the entrance of the Durgiana Temple in Amritsar on March 18, 2020. AFP / Narinder Nanu
Indonesia's death toll jumps as coronavirus surges across SE Asia 18 Mar 2020 - 03:21 pm
Officials from a police unit spray each other before performing disinfecting measures at the tourist area of Gili Trawangan on Lombok island on March 18, 2020, amid concerns of the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak. / AFP / PIKONG
Japan testing for coronavirus at fraction of capacity 18 Mar 2020 - 02:47 pm
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"Corona, corona": Thai Batman fights virus with catchy tune 18 Mar 2020 - 12:58 pm
Thai teacher Worrawut Lakchai dressed as a batman sings and dances in fight against coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Udon Thani province, Thailand in this screen grab obtained by Reuters from social media undated video, on March 18, 2020. YOUTUBE/HUGIDEA
CNN Philippines goes off-air in coronavirus scare 18 Mar 2020 - 12:25 pm
A man reads an announcement by CNN Philippines of their temporary closure from their facebook page, due to a positive COVID-19 infection at their building in Manila on March 18, 2020. / AFP / Ted ALJIBE
Japanese researchers to test blood thinner for virus treatment 18 Mar 2020 - 12:01 pm
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Pakistan urges calm as coronavirus cases surge, Sri Lanka stops flights 18 Mar 2020 - 10:21 am
Pakistan's national flag flatters at the deserted mausoleum of Muhammad Ali Jinnah, who regarded as father of nation, after Pakistan shut all its schools and discouraged large gatherings amid coronavirus disease outbreak (COVID-19), in Karachi, Pakistan M
Chinese vaccine approved for human testing at virus epicenter 18 Mar 2020 - 09:39 am
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After midnight rush, Malaysia's two-week isolation starts 18 Mar 2020 - 09:28 am
Motorists travel on the near-deserted Ampang-Kuala Lumpur Elevated Highway on the eve before Malaysia imposes a lockdown on travel amid fears over the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus, in Kuala Lumpur on March 17, 2020. / AFP / Mohd RASFAN
Best strategies against virus: Track, isolate, communicate 18 Mar 2020 - 08:41 am
Commuters wait for a transport to leave the Woodlands Causeway across to Singapore from Johor, hours before Malaysia imposes a lockdown on travel due to the coronavirus outbreak March 17, 2020. Reuters/Edgar Su
Pakistan reports first death from coronavirus -health ministry 17 Mar 2020 - 01:26 pm
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Children cool off in a fountain in Lyon on May 27, 2026 as a heatwave hits France. (Photo by Jeff Pachoud/ AFP) Italy on red alert as Portugal beats record for hottest May day
Representational File Photo Netflix criticises German plan to make streamers invest more locally
Representational File Photo Spain gave 300,000 passports in 2025
People sit in the shade of the Colosseum during an early-season heatwave in Rome on May 28, 2026. Photo by TIZIANA FABI / AFP Italy declares red heatwave alert for Rome, four other cities

Africa

Peninsula Madagascar top court rejects bid to remove president
Kenya Interior minister Kipchumba Murkomen | X Fire in Kenya girls' school dorm kills 16
A medical worker puts on protective suits before the burial of an Ebola victim in Mongbwalu, Ituri province, eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), May 24, 2026. Photo for representational purposes only. (Str/Xinhua) Ethiopia intensifies coordinated Ebola preparedness, inspection measures
Members of the Ugandan dance group 'the Ghetto Kids' rehearse at their home in Nakawuka, Wakiso, Uganda, on May 25, 2026. (Photo by Badru Katumba / AFP) Uganda Ghetto Kids 'can't wait' to join Shakira at World Cup

Americas

Peninsula US Treasury chief threatens to sanction Oman if it joins Hormuz tolls
US President Donald Trump speaks during a cabinet meeting in the Cabinet Room of the White House in Washington, DC on August 26, 2025. (Photo by Mandel Ngan / AFP) Trump's face could appear on US $250 bill
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