World news

Coronavirus-hit Iran asks IMF for its first loan since 1962

Shawdesh desk: Iran said on Thursday that it has sought financial assistance from the International Monetary Fund, which has not lent it money since 1962, to help it combat the

Germany reports first two deaths from COVID-19

Shawdesh Desk: The first two deaths from COVID-19 in Germany were confirmed by local authorities on Monday. A 89-year-old woman from Essen and a 78-year-old man from the district of

Virus toll soars in locked-down Italy as pace slows in China

Shawdesh desk: Locked-down Italy on Tuesday recorded its deadliest day of the novel coronavirus outbreak, as airlines halted flights and neighbouring countries clamped down on borders of the worst-hit country

Coronavirus death toll rises to 4,299 globally

Shawdesh desk: The death toll from the coronavirus or Covid-19 has reached 4,299 globally till Wednesday. It has infected 119,225 people around the world, according to worldometers. The coronavirus is

Fighter jet crashes in Pakistan capital during parade rehearsal (Video)

Shawdesh desk: A Pakistani F-16 fighter jet crashed in Islamabad on Wednesday in an apparent accident during a rehearsal for an upcoming military parade in the capital, officials said. There

Italian premier locks down entire country to stop virus

Shawdesh desk: Italian Premier Giuseppe Conte put his entire country on lockdown Monday to combat the coronavirus, banning all but the most important travel and putting the final kibosh on

Coronavirus: Global death toll climbs to 4027

Shawdesh desk: The coronavirus death toll has risen to 4027 globally till Tuesday. There are currently 114,422 confirmed cases from the outbreak in 109 countries. Italy’s coronavirus death toll jumped

Coronavirus: Italy extends emergency measures nationwide, death toll jumps to 463

Shawdesh desk: Italy’s coronavirus death toll jumped from 366 to 463 on Monday. Italy has extended its emergency coronavirus measures, which include travel restrictions and a ban on public gatherings,