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China reports 12 new COVID-19 cases vs 17 a day earlier
BEIJING (Reuters) - China reported 12 new confirmed COVID-19 cases as of end of June 28, down from 17 reported a day earlier as the country’s capital tries to curb a new wave of infections that emerged from a wholesale market in mid-June.…
US tops 2.5mn virus cases as infections surge
MIAMI (AFP) - The United States has surpassed 2.5 million coronavirus cases, as efforts to reopen the world’s economic powerhouse were dramatically set back by a surge of new infections in states such as Florida.
Infections are also up…
Global coronavirus cases exceed 10 million
Global coronavirus cases exceed 10 million
BEIJING (Reuters) - Global coronavirus cases exceeded 10 million on Sunday according to a Reuters tally, marking a major milestone in the spread of the respiratory disease that has so far killed…
Virus-hit Iran to make masks compulsory from next week
TEHRAN (AFP) - Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani said on Sunday that mask-wearing will be mandatory in certain areas as of next week and gave virus-hit provinces the green light to reimpose restrictive measures.
The Islamic republic has…
US thinks Russia spies aided Taliban attacks: report
WASHINGTON (AFP) - US intelligence has concluded that a Russian unit offered rewards to Taliban-linked militants to kill troops of the US-led coalition in Afghanistan, The New York Times reported Friday.
The purported bounties gave…
UK to ease virus quarantine rules for ‘low risk’ countries
LONDON (AFP) - Britain said Friday it will lift its two-week coronavirus quarantine rule for visitors arriving from some "low risk" countries, after pressure from airlines and the tourism sector.
The government said it will publish a…
Warnings after virus surges in US, Europe
WASHINGTON (AFP) - The United States and Europe battled a resurgence of coronavirus cases Friday, with Texas ordering bars to close and warnings mounting worldwide over lifting lockdowns too soon.
Britons were told to avoid packed…
WHO-led coalition says $31.3 bn needed for tools to fight COVID-19
LONDON/GENEVA (Reuters) - A World Health Organization-led coalition fighting the COVID-19 pandemic is asking government and private sector donors to help raise $31.3 billion in the next 12 months to develop and deliver tests, treatments and…
Bhutan stops releasing irrigation water to India
(Web Desk) – Bhutan has reportedly stopped irrigation water flow along its border with India near Assam, creating difficulties for thousands of farmers in 25 villages of the region, Times of India reported.
Authorities in Bhutan’s…
Currency rates in Pakistan – 24 June 2020
KARACHI (City News) - Currency rates in open market in Pakistan according to international currencies as of 24 June 2020.
The price of 1 USD to PKR buying is Rs167.00 and selling of US Dollar is Rs168.50. British Pound (GBP) to PKR…