Rouhani: U.S. should lift sanctions if it wants to help Iran amid coronavirus
The United States should lift sanctions if Washington wants to help Iran to contain the coronavirus outbreak, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said on Monday, adding that Iran had no intention of accepting Washington’s offer of humanitarian assistance….
Iran’s death toll from coronavirus climbs to 1,812 with 127 new deaths
Iran’s death toll from the new coronavirus has increased to 1,812, with 127 new deaths in the past 24 hours, a health ministry spokesman told state TV on Monday, adding that the country’s total number of infected people has reached 23,049.
U.N. to create global coronavirus fund, Norway says
The United Nations will create a fund to prevent the spread of coronavirus and support the treatment of patients worldwide, Norway said on Monday.
Kremlin says coronavirus aid to Italy is not a ploy to get EU sanctions lifted
The Kremlin said on Monday that medical assistance Russia was providing to Italy to help it battle the new coronavirus was not part of an attempt to get Rome help lift EU sanctions on Moscow.
Home quarantine no option for thousands in Philippines
While millions in the Philippines are finding tight restrictions a little difficult, home quarantine would be luxury for the thousands of urban street dwellers who have no homes to go to.
Poland may impose more curbs on citizens amid fears of jump in coronavirus cases
Poland may impose further constraints on citizens to prevent the spread of coronavirus given the likelihood of a sharp increase in the number of infections this week, senior government officials said on Monday.
Factbox: China commodity exchanges act to contain virus-driven volatility
China’s commodity exchanges have rolled out a series of measures – from raising margin requirements and trading limits to halting trade completely – to help maintain market stability as coronavirus panic spreads across the globe.
EU moves to start membership talks with Albania, North Macedonia: draft
The European Union will start membership negotiations with Albania and North Macedonia, according to a draft unanimous decision by the bloc’s 27 member states, which was seen by Reuters on Monday and is expected to be finalised this week.
Germany’s infection curve could be flattening off, public health chief says
There are signs that the exponential upwards curve in new coronavirus infections in Germany is flattening off for the first time thanks to social distancing measures in force, the head of the country’s public health institute said on Monday.
Governor of Japan’s capital urges cooperation to avoid city lockdown
The governor of the Japanese capital warned on Monday that a lockdown of the city was possible if it saw an explosive rise in coronavirus cases, and called on event organizers and residents to exercise restraint to avoid such a drastic step.
