Oman’s Khasab port suspends shipping to and from Iran – operator
Oman’s Khasab port is suspending the import and export of goods to and from Iran from Feb. 26 because of new coronavirus outbreak, its operator Marafi said on Twitter on Tuesday.
Britain advises travelers self isolate after north Italy trips
Britain said on Tuesday that people who had visited northern Italy should self isolate if they had any flu-like symptoms after Europe’s worst outbreak of coronavirus so far flared up in the regions of Lombardy and Veneto.
German minister Spahn out of race to lead Merkel’s party – sources
German Health Minister Jens Spahn will not run for the leadership of Chancellor Angela Merkel’s Christian Democrats (CDU), two sources in the party said on Tuesday, leaving three contenders so far for the job.
Germany’s Spahn backs Laschet for Merkel party leadership
German Health Minister Jens Spahn said on Tuesday he would not run for the leadership of Chancellor Angela Merkel’s conservative Christian Democrats (CDU) but would back Armin Laschet for the position instead.
Japan’s J.League to postpone domestic games due to coronavirus – NHK
Japan’s J.League decided to postpone all domestic soccer games through to the first half of March due to the coronavirus, Japan’s public broadcaster NHK said on Wednesday.
Iran’s coronavirus death toll reaches 14 – media
Two more Iranians infected with coronavirus have died, media website Eghtesaonline said on Tuesday, taking to 14 the toll in the Islamic Republic, which has the highest tally of deaths outside China, where the virus emerged late last year.
Iraq’s Sadr suspends protest call over coronavirus fears – statement
Populist Iraqi Shi’ite cleric Moqtada al-Sadr suspended a call for his followers to hold massive protests against his political opponents due to fears over the spread of coronavirus on Tuesday, minutes after the health ministry urged citizens to avoid …
India to purchase over $3 billion defense equipment from U.S. – Trump
India will buy defense equipment worth more than $3 billion from the United States, President Donald Trump said on Monday, the second day of his two-day visit to the South Asian nation.
After raucous welcome in India, Trump says making progress on trade, arms deals
India and the United States were making progress on trade, energy and military deals, U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday as he held talks with Indian leaders after a rousing reception on his first official visit to the country.
Israel-Gaza ceasefire takes hold after two-day flare-up
A ceasefire brokered by Egypt and the United Nations took hold on the Israel-Gaza border on Tuesday after two days of fighting between Israel and the Palestinian Islamic Jihad group.
