Virus-hit Iran reopens mosques for holy Ramadan nights

TEHRAN: In spite of their fears over the coronavirus, hundreds of pious Iranians took advantage of the temporary opening of mosques Wednesday to pray at
COVID-19: Indian Railways to cancel tickets for travel till June 30 on regular trains

The Indian Railways on Thursday cancelled all train tickets booked for travel on or before June 30, even as the country prepares itself for relaxation
Kerala now confirms third case of coronavirus, patient had returned from China’s Wuhan

India on Monday confirmed its third coronavirus case, with another Kerala student being the target of the newly surfaced virus, who had a travel history
At least 100 dead in Mexico from drinking tainted alcohol

MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – More than 100 people in Mexico have died from drinking adulterated alcohol over the past two weeks, according to a tally
U.S. airlines tell crews not to force passengers to wear masks

The top three U.S. airlines have told their flight attendants not to force passengers to comply with their new policy requiring face coverings, just encourage
China Asks US To ‘Meet Halfway’ After Trump Threatens To Cut Ties

China on Friday urged the United States to meet it halfway and strengthen cooperation in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic after US President Donald
US Faces “Darkest Winter” If Pandemic Planning Falters: Whistleblower

WASHINGTON: A whistleblower who says he was removed from his government post for raising concerns about coronavirus preparedness told a congressional hearing on Thursday that
Delayed survey data blurs India’s coronavirus picture

India has lost two weeks in its bid to get a picture of the spread of the coronavirus in its population because of poor Chinese