Wed, 2020-03-18 15:09 DUBAI: The United Arab Emirates will temporarily stop issuing visas on arrival starting March 19, the country’s embassy in London tweeted on Tuesday. “Please be advised that the temporary suspension of issuing visas upon arrival is applicable … read more
Author: AP ID: 1584529946107039900 Wed, 2020-03-18 11:04 TEHRAN: Iran reported its single biggest jump in deaths from the new coronavirus on Wednesday, saying that another 147 had died in a nearly 15 percent spike that raises the death toll to … read more
Author: Reuters ID: 1584526696736791400 Wed, 2020-03-18 10:15 DUBAI: Oman’s central bank is preparing to provide some 8 billion Omani rial ($20.8 billion) in extra liquidity to banks as one of several measures aimed at supporting the economy, state TV reported, … read more
Author: AP ID: 1584525886386735700 Wed, 2020-03-18 09:43 THESSALONIKI, Greece: Clashes broke out overnight on Greece’s border with Turkey early Wednesday, after 500 migrants attempted to break down a border fence and enter Greece. Greek police said they used tear gas … read more
Author: AP ID: 1584525115226663300 Wed, 2020-03-18 09:43 TEHRAN: Iranian President Hassan Rouhani on Wednesday defended his government’s response to the coronavirus outbreak in the face of widespread criticism that officials acted too slowly and may have even covered up initial … read more