Asia

South Korea sees more virus patients recovered than new infections

SEOUL, South Korea (AFP) -- South Korea -- once the largest coronavirus outbreak outside China -- saw its newly recovered…

Qatar coronavirus cases jump by 238 in one day

DOHA, Qatar (AFP) -- The number of confirmed novel coronavirus cases in Qatar jumped by 238 to 262 on Wednesday,…

Shanghai skyscrapers’ viewing platforms re-open as virus eases

SHANGHAI, China (AFP) -- High-profile fixtures of Shanghai's skyline began to re-open Thursday on a limited basis in a sign…

S. Korea adds 114 virus cases, warns on Seoul cluster

SEOUL, South Korea (AFP) -- South Korea reported fewer than 120 new coronavirus cases on Thursday, but authorities warned that…

India suspends tourist visas over coronavirus

NEW DELHI, India (AFP) -- India on Wednesday suspended all tourist visas until April 15 and said it would quarantine…

Iran announces 63 new virus deaths, taking total to 354

TEHRAN, Iran (AFP) -- Iran on Wednesday reported 63 new deaths from the novel coronavirus in the past 24 hours,…

China slams US for warship sail-by in disputed waters

BEIJING, China (AFP) -- Beijing on Wednesday accused the United States of a "provocative" act by sending a warship into…

UAE ready to raise oil supply by 1 million barrels per day: state firm

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (AFP) -- The UAE national oil company said on Wednesday it was ready to boost…

Beijing orders quarantine for all international arrivals

BEIJING, China (AFP) -- Beijing on Wednesday ordered people arriving in the city from any country to go into 14-day…

China quarantine hotel collapse toll rises to 26

BEIJING, China (AFP) -- The death toll from the collapse of a coronavirus quarantine hotel in east China rose to…

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