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<p>Two hotel employees tested positive for the novel coronavirus at a luxury resort in the Maldives, the government said on Saturday marking the first cases reported in the upmarket holiday destination.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/coronavirus-death-toll-rises-to-145-in-iran-over-200-dead-in-italy-284958">Also Read: Coronavirus death toll rises to 145 in Iran; over 200 dead in Italy</a></p>

<p>The country's health ministry said two unnamed foreign nationals working at the deluxe Kuredu Island Resort, about 150 kilometres (95 miles) north of the capital Male, tested positive for <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/saudi-arabia-reopens-area-around-kaaba-amid-coronavirus-measures-284944">COVID-19</a>.</p>

<p>Officials said the two men were checked after an Italian tourist who had holidayed at their resort tested positive upon his return home.</p>

<p>The resort was on lockdown Saturday as local authorities moved to check other staff and guests, officials said.</p>

<p>The Maldives had already suspended direct air links with China, the epicentre of the virus. Male has also stopped direct flights from Iran and Italy, two of the worst-hit countries apart from China.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The World Health Organisation has called the spread "deeply concerning" as a wave of countries, the Maldives among them, reported their first cases of the disease - which has killed more than 3,500 people and infected more than 100,000 across 94 nations and territories.</p>


Two hotel employees tested positive for the novel coronavirus at a luxury resort in the Maldives, the government said on Saturday marking the first cases reported in the upmarket holiday destination.

Two hotel employees tested positive for the novel coronavirus at a luxury resort in the Maldives, the government said on Saturday marking the first cases reported in the upmarket holiday destination. Also Read: Coronavirus death toll rises to 145 in Iran; over 200 dead in Italy The country's health ministry said two unnamed foreign nationals working at the deluxe Kuredu Island Resort, about 150 kilometres (95 miles) north of the capital Male, tested positive for COVID-19. Officials said the two men were checked after an Italian tourist who had holidayed at their resort tested positive upon his return home. The resort was on lockdown Saturday as local authorities moved to check other staff and guests, officials said. The Maldives had already suspended direct air links with China, the epicentre of the virus. Male has also stopped direct flights from Iran and Italy, two of the worst-hit countries apart from China. The World Health Organisation has called the spread "deeply concerning" as a wave of countries, the Maldives among them, reported their first cases of the disease - which has killed more than 3,500 people and infected more than 100,000 across 94 nations and territories.

Maldives reports two coronavirus cases

<p>The death toll due to coronavirus in Iran rose to 145 on Saturday as 21 new deaths were reported including a lawmaker among the latest fatalities.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/adviser-to-irans-foreign-minister-dies-of-coronavirus-284740">Also Read: Adviser to Iran's foreign minister dies of coronavirus</a></p>

<p>Fatemeh Rahbar, 55, a legislator was killed by the virus today even as Iran kept its schools shut and cancelled major events.</p>

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<p>Seven other politicians and government officials have died in Iran due to the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/three-more-coronavirus-cases-detected-in-india-two-in-ladakh-one-in-tamil-nadu-284950">coronavirus</a>.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Health ministry spokesman Kianoush Jahanpour said&nbsp;1,076 additional cases had been confirmed in the past 24 hours. The country now has 5,823 confirmed cases of the virus.</p>

<p>At least 16,000 people are currently hospitalised as suspect cases.</p>

<p>Iran's foreign minister Mohammad Javad Zarif blamed US sanctions for undermining Iran's battle against coronavirus.</p>

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The world can no longer be silent as US <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/EconomicTerrorism?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#EconomicTerrorism</a> is supplanted by its <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MedicalTerrorism?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MedicalTerrorism</a>.</p>
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<p>"Donald Trump is maliciously tightening US' illegal sanctions with aim of draining Iran's resources needed in the fight against COVID19 while our citizens are dying from it," he said on Twitter.</p>

<p>"The world can no longer be silent as US economic terrorism is supplanted by its medical terrorism," Iran's foreign minister asserted.</p>

<p>In Italy, the death toll due to the virus crossed 200 with 6,000 infected even as Pope Francis announced&nbsp;prayers on Sunday will be livestreamed in a break with centuries-old tradition.</p>

<p>The US, meanwhile, has been battling to contain the virus on cruise ship Grand Princess stranded off San Francisco where 21 people have tested positive.</p>


The death toll due to coronavirus in Iran rose to 145 on Saturday as 21 new deaths were reported including a lawmaker among the latest fatalities. Also Read: Adviser to Iran's foreign minister dies of coronavirus Fatemeh Rahbar, 55, a legislator was killed by the virus today even as Iran kept its schools shut and cancelled major events.

The death toll due to coronavirus in Iran rose to 145 on Saturday as 21 new deaths were reported including a lawmaker among the latest fatalities. Also Read: Adviser to Iran's foreign minister dies of coronavirus Fatemeh Rahbar, 55, a legislator was killed by the virus today even as Iran kept its schools shut and cancelled major events. Watch Video: Seven other politicians and government officials have died in Iran due to the coronavirus. Health ministry spokesman Kianoush Jahanpour said 1,076 additional cases had been confirmed in the past 24 hours. The country now has 5,823 confirmed cases of the virus. At least 16,000 people are currently hospitalised as suspect cases. Iran's foreign minister Mohammad Javad Zarif blamed US sanctions for undermining Iran's battle against coronavirus. .@realDonaldTrump is maliciously tightening US' illegal sanctions with aim of draining Iran's resources needed in the fight against #COVID19—while our citizens are dying from it. The world can no longer be silent as US #EconomicTerrorism is supplanted by its #MedicalTerrorism. — Javad Zarif (@JZarif) March 7, 2020 × "Donald Trump is maliciously tightening US' illegal sanctions with aim of draining Iran's resources needed in the fight against COVID19 while our citizens are dying from it," he said on Twitter. "The world can no longer be silent as US economic terrorism is supplanted by its medical terrorism," Iran's foreign minister asserted. In Italy, the death toll due to the virus crossed 200 with 6,000 infected even as Pope Francis announced prayers on Sunday will be livestreamed in a break with centuries-old tradition. The US, meanwhile, has been battling to contain the virus on cruise ship Grand Princess stranded off San Francisco where 21 people have tested positive.

Coronavirus death toll rises to 145 in Iran; over 200 dead in Italy

<p><strong>Stop migrants crossing in Aegean Sea: Erdogan to Turkey coastguard</strong></p>

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<p><strong>US Congress report faults Federal Aviation Administration, Boeing for 737 Max crashes</strong></p>

<p>In a 13-page report, a US congressional committee said Federal Aviation Administration(FAA) and Boeing missed "multiple red flags and clear data points”.&nbsp;<a href="http://13.235.153.162/world/us-congress-report-faults-federal-aviation-administration-boeing-for-737-max-crashes-284939"><strong>Read More</strong></a></p>

<p><strong>Melania Trump tweets about White House tennis pavilion as US battles coronavirus</strong></p>

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<p><strong>Tourism industry across the world takes a hit as COVID-19 spreads more widely</strong></p>

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<p><strong>Senior member of Iran's Revolutionary Guards killed in Syria: Report</strong></p>

<p>A senior member of Iran's Revolutionary Guards, Farhad Dabirian, was "martyred" in Syria on Friday, Fars news agency reported, without giving details of how he died.&nbsp;<a href="http://13.235.153.162/world/senior-member-of-irans-revolutionary-guards-killed-in-syria-report-284924"><strong>Read More</strong></a></p>

<p><strong>Philippines' Duterte to declare public health emergency to combat coronavirus</strong></p>

<p>Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte plans to declare a nationwide public health emergency following confirmation of the country's first community transmission of the disease, the presidential aide said on Saturday. <a href="http://13.235.153.162/world/philippines-duterte-to-declare-public-health-emergency-to-combat-coronavirus-284922"><strong>Read More</strong></a></p>

<p><strong>Former Barcelona forward Ronaldinho arrested in Paraguay</strong></p>

<p>Former Brazil and Barcelona forward Ronaldinho Gaucho was arrested in Paraguay on Friday for attempting to enter the country with an adulterated passport, Paraguayan police said.&nbsp;<a href="http://13.235.153.162/world/former-barcelona-forward-ronaldinho-arrested-in-paraguay-284891"><strong>Read More</strong></a></p>

<p><strong>Trump replaces acting chief of staff Mulvaney with North Carolina lawmaker</strong></p>

<p>President Donald Trump parted ways on Friday with acting White House chief of staff Mick Mulvaney and replaced him with conservative lawmaker and close ally Mark Meadows, who was a strong Trump defender during the Democratic impeachment drive.&nbsp;<a href="http://13.235.153.162/world/trump-replaces-acting-chief-of-staff-mulvaney-with-north-carolina-lawmaker-284889"><strong>Read More</strong></a></p>

<p><strong>Saudi Arabia detains two senior royals, including king's brother: Report</strong></p>

<p>Saudi Arabia has detained two senior members of the Saudi royal family&nbsp;Prince Ahmed bin Abdulaziz, the younger brother of King Salman, and Mohammed bin Nayef, the king's nephew, two sources with knowledge of the matter said.<a href="http://13.235.153.162/world/saudi-arabia-detains-two-senior-royals-including-kings-brother-report-284871"><strong> Read More</strong></a></p>

<p><strong>Coronavirus may cause $61 million loss to Pakistan: ADB</strong></p>

<p>Cash strapped Pakistan may face losses up to $ 61 million due to the deadly coronavirus outbreak, the ADB has said in its assessment report on the impact of the novel COVID-19 outbreak. <a href="http://13.235.153.162/south-asia/coronavirus-may-cause-61-million-loss-to-pakistan-adb-284934">Read More</a></p>


Stop migrants crossing in Aegean Sea: Erdogan to Turkey coastguard As Greece faced fresh violence on its borders on Saturday, Turkey President Recep Tayyip Erdogan ordered the Turkish coastguard to prevent migrants crossing the Aegean sea.

Stop migrants crossing in Aegean Sea: Erdogan to Turkey coastguard As Greece faced fresh violence on its borders on Saturday, Turkey President Recep Tayyip Erdogan ordered the Turkish coastguard to prevent migrants crossing the Aegean sea. Read More US Congress report faults Federal Aviation Administration, Boeing for 737 Max crashes In a 13-page report, a US congressional committee said Federal Aviation Administration(FAA) and Boeing missed "multiple red flags and clear data points”. Read More Melania Trump tweets about White House tennis pavilion as US battles coronavirus US First lady Melania Trump shared with her social media followers the status on the construction of a new White House tennis pavilion. Read More Tourism industry across the world takes a hit as COVID-19 spreads more widely The global tourism industry is the worst affected due to COVID-19 as the breakout of coronavirus has turned businesses upside down. Read More Senior member of Iran's Revolutionary Guards killed in Syria: Report A senior member of Iran's Revolutionary Guards, Farhad Dabirian, was "martyred" in Syria on Friday, Fars news agency reported, without giving details of how he died. Read More Philippines' Duterte to declare public health emergency to combat coronavirus Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte plans to declare a nationwide public health emergency following confirmation of the country's first community transmission of the disease, the presidential aide said on Saturday. Read More Former Barcelona forward Ronaldinho arrested in Paraguay Former Brazil and Barcelona forward Ronaldinho Gaucho was arrested in Paraguay on Friday for attempting to enter the country with an adulterated passport, Paraguayan police said. Read More Trump replaces acting chief of staff Mulvaney with North Carolina lawmaker President Donald Trump parted ways on Friday with acting White House chief of staff Mick Mulvaney and replaced him with conservative lawmaker and close ally Mark Meadows, who was a strong Trump defender during the Democratic impeachment drive. Read More Saudi Arabia detains two senior royals, including king's brother: Report Saudi Arabia has detained two senior members of the Saudi royal family Prince Ahmed bin Abdulaziz, the younger brother of King Salman, and Mohammed bin Nayef, the king's nephew, two sources with knowledge of the matter said. Read More Coronavirus may cause $61 million loss to Pakistan: ADB Cash strapped Pakistan may face losses up to $ 61 million due to the deadly coronavirus outbreak, the ADB has said in its assessment report on the impact of the novel COVID-19 outbreak. Read More

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<p>A hotel which was recently converted into a quarantine facility for <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/saudi-arabia-reopens-area-around-kaaba-amid-coronavirus-measures-284944">coronavirus</a> patients collapsed in China's eastern Fujian province on Saturday evening with at least 70 people trapped inside.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/coronavirus-may-cause-61-million-loss-to-pakistan-adb-284934">Also Read: ADB report says Coronavirus may cause $61 million loss to Pakistan&nbsp;</a></p>

<p>According to Quanzhou city government, 23 patients were rescued, however, several are still trapped inside the 80-room hotel.</p>

<p>China's Xinhua news agency reported rescue teams were at work.&nbsp;</p>

<p>China on Saturday had reported 28 new deaths from the coronavirus with 3,070 causalities nationwide.</p>

<p>There were 99 fresh cases of the virus, according to the National Health Commission with 25 new cases reported outside the central province.</p>

<p>However, the number of coronavirus cases worldwide has surged past 100,000.</p>


A hotel which was recently converted into a quarantine facility for coronavirus patients collapsed in China's eastern Fujian province on Saturday evening with at least 70 people trapped inside.

A hotel which was recently converted into a quarantine facility for coronavirus patients collapsed in China's eastern Fujian province on Saturday evening with at least 70 people trapped inside. Also Read: ADB report says Coronavirus may cause $61 million loss to Pakistan According to Quanzhou city government, 23 patients were rescued, however, several are still trapped inside the 80-room hotel. China's Xinhua news agency reported rescue teams were at work. China on Saturday had reported 28 new deaths from the coronavirus with 3,070 causalities nationwide. There were 99 fresh cases of the virus, according to the National Health Commission with 25 new cases reported outside the central province. However, the number of coronavirus cases worldwide has surged past 100,000.

China's quarantine hotel collapses; several trapped

<p>At least 20 people in Pakistan are dead and dozens more injured after torrential rainstorms collapsed several homes, officials said Saturday.</p>

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<p>Heavy rains have lashed stretches of the country near the Afghan border since Thursday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Fourteen children and three women were killed in "rain-related incidents" in northwest Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, local relief official Taimur Ali said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The National Disaster Management Authority confirmed those deaths, adding that three more people had died in southwest Balochistan province.</p>

<p>In the worst single incident, five children were killed when the roof of their home collapsed in northern Dargai town.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Rain also damaged another 51 houses and snowfall blocked several roads in Pakistan-administered Kashmir, officials said.</p>

<p>More harsh weather is expected in the coming days.</p>

<p>Many poorly built homes across the country -- particularly in rural areas -- are at risk of collapse during the annual spring rains.</p>

<p>Torrential downpours, avalanches, flooding and harsh winter weather killed more than 130 people across Pakistan and Afghanistan in January.<br />
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At least 20 people in Pakistan are dead and dozens more injured after torrential rainstorms collapsed several homes, officials said Saturday. Also Read: Coronavirus may cause $61 million loss to Pakistan: ADB Heavy rains have lashed stretches of the country near the Afghan border since Thursday.

At least 20 people in Pakistan are dead and dozens more injured after torrential rainstorms collapsed several homes, officials said Saturday. Also Read: Coronavirus may cause $61 million loss to Pakistan: ADB Heavy rains have lashed stretches of the country near the Afghan border since Thursday. Fourteen children and three women were killed in "rain-related incidents" in northwest Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, local relief official Taimur Ali said. The National Disaster Management Authority confirmed those deaths, adding that three more people had died in southwest Balochistan province. In the worst single incident, five children were killed when the roof of their home collapsed in northern Dargai town. Rain also damaged another 51 houses and snowfall blocked several roads in Pakistan-administered Kashmir, officials said. More harsh weather is expected in the coming days. Many poorly built homes across the country -- particularly in rural areas -- are at risk of collapse during the annual spring rains. Torrential downpours, avalanches, flooding and harsh winter weather killed more than 130 people across Pakistan and Afghanistan in January.

20 killed, several injured as heavy rains lash Pakistan

<p>India's health ministry informed today that three more coronavirus cases tested positive.</p>

<p>The coronavirus cases in India have now risen to 34.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/covid-19-pm-modi-asks-people-to-practice-namaste-over-handshake-284890">Also Read: PM Modi asks people to practice Namaste over handshake</a> &nbsp;</p>

<p>According to the health ministry, two cases were detected in Ladakh with travel history from Iran and one from Tamil Nadu with travel history from Oman.</p>

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<p>All three patients are in stable condition, the ministry said.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Prime Minister Modi on Saturday reviewed the situation arising out of the virus outbreak and directed immediate exercise be taken up to identify sufficient locations for quarantine and also for critical care provisioning in case the disease spreads.</p>

<p>The meeting was attended by Union Minister of health and family welfare, Dr Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister of external affairs Dr S Jaishankar, MoS ministry of health &amp; family welfare, Ashwini Kumar Choubey and other officers.</p>

<p>Also, the Prime Minister's Office(PMO) has been instructed to plan for early testing and evacuation of Indians from Iran.</p>

<p>The Karnataka government said today that nine persons have been admitted to isolation hospitals in the state with 400 samples of symptomatic persons been sent for testing and 326 samples which have reported negative. There have been no coronavirus cases in the state.</p>

<p>In Srinagar, all primary schools in the district have been ordered to remain shut.</p>

<p>The Beating retreat ceremony at the Attari-Wagah border along Pakistan has also been suspended.</p>

<p>In Amritsar, Guru Nanak Dev Hospital said that two patients with suspected cases of coronavirus have been admitted who had recently travelled to Italy. The report is expected from the Pune laboratory.</p>


India's health ministry informed today that three more coronavirus cases tested positive. The coronavirus cases in India have now risen to 34. Also Read: PM Modi asks people to practice Namaste over handshake According to the health ministry, two cases were detected in Ladakh with travel history from Iran and one from Tamil Nadu with travel history from Oman.

India's health ministry informed today that three more coronavirus cases tested positive. The coronavirus cases in India have now risen to 34. Also Read: PM Modi asks people to practice Namaste over handshake According to the health ministry, two cases were detected in Ladakh with travel history from Iran and one from Tamil Nadu with travel history from Oman. Watch Video: All three patients are in stable condition, the ministry said. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Modi on Saturday reviewed the situation arising out of the virus outbreak and directed immediate exercise be taken up to identify sufficient locations for quarantine and also for critical care provisioning in case the disease spreads. The meeting was attended by Union Minister of health and family welfare, Dr Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister of external affairs Dr S Jaishankar, MoS ministry of health & family welfare, Ashwini Kumar Choubey and other officers. Also, the Prime Minister's Office(PMO) has been instructed to plan for early testing and evacuation of Indians from Iran. The Karnataka government said today that nine persons have been admitted to isolation hospitals in the state with 400 samples of symptomatic persons been sent for testing and 326 samples which have reported negative. There have been no coronavirus cases in the state. In Srinagar, all primary schools in the district have been ordered to remain shut. The Beating retreat ceremony at the Attari-Wagah border along Pakistan has also been suspended. In Amritsar, Guru Nanak Dev Hospital said that two patients with suspected cases of coronavirus have been admitted who had recently travelled to Italy. The report is expected from the Pune laboratory.

Three more coronavirus cases detected in India; two in Ladakh, one in Tamil Nadu

<p>Saudi Arabia reopened Saturday the area around the sacred Kaaba in Mecca's Grand Mosque, Islam's holiest site, reversing one of a series of measures introduced to combat the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/tourism-industry-across-the-world-takes-a-hit-as-covid-19-spreads-more-widely-284923">coronavirus</a> outbreak.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/coronavirus-may-cause-61-million-loss-to-pakistan-adb-284934">Also Read:&nbsp;Coronavirus may cause $61 million loss to Pakistan: ADB</a></p>

<p>Saudi authorities this week suspended the year-round umrah pilgrimage, during which worshippers circle the Kaaba seven times, and also announced the temporary closure of the area around the cube structure.</p>

<p>But King Salman has "allowed for the opening of the Mataf (where people circle the Kaaba) for non-umrah performers" starting on Saturday at dawn, the official Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported.</p>

<p>Hundreds of Muslims were seen rotating around the Kaaba, but the area between two hills that pilgrims must go between seven times to complete umrah remained closed.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/saudi-arabia-halts-travel-to-mecca-medina-amid-coronavirus-scare-283428">Also Read: Saudi Arabia halts travel to Mecca, Medina amid coronavirus scare</a></p>

<p>Barricades blocked access to the Kaaba, draped in a gold-embroidered black cloth, while men in green uniforms cleaned the white-tiled floor.</p>

<p>Authorities had emptied the Grand Mosque for sterilisation on Thursday.</p>

<p>The unprecedented suspension of the umrah has raised uncertainty over the annual hajj pilgrimage, scheduled for the end of July.</p>

<p>Authorities have said prayers will be allowed at the Prophet's Mosque in Medina and in Mecca's Grand Mosque while the umrah is suspended, apart from during nighttime cleaning and sterilisation.</p>

<p>The suspension has left thousands of Muslim pilgrims in limbo.</p>

<p>Around two-thirds of the 18.3 million umrah participants in 2018 were citizens and residents of the kingdom, according to government statistics.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On Saturday, SPA said entry into Saudi Arabia from the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait and Bahrain would be "temporarily" restricted to three airports in Riyadh, Jeddah and Dammam.</p>

<p>Only commercial trucks will be allowed to cross by land, it added.</p>

<p>The newly established ministry of sports said it would "suspend public attendance" at all sports events starting Saturday, reflecting calls across the Gulf to cancel mass gatherings.</p>

<p>Some 2.5 million faithful travelled to Saudi Arabia from across the world in 2019 to take part in the hajj, which all Muslims must perform at least once in their lives if able.</p>

<p>The event is a massive logistical challenge for Saudi authorities, with colossal crowds cramming into relatively small holy sites, making attendees vulnerable to contagion.</p>

<p>Already reeling from slumping oil prices, the Saudi kingdom risks losing billions of dollars annually from religious tourism as it tightens access to the sites.&nbsp;</p>

<p>With the number of coronavirus cases in the Gulf region now more than 200, neighbouring Kuwait also announced additional precautionary measures.</p>

<p>It said it would suspend all flights to and from Bangladesh, the Philippines, India, Sri Lanka, Syria, Lebanon and Egypt for a week.</p>


Saudi Arabia reopened Saturday the area around the sacred Kaaba in Mecca's Grand Mosque, Islam's holiest site, reversing one of a series of measures introduced to combat the coronavirus outbreak.

Saudi Arabia reopened Saturday the area around the sacred Kaaba in Mecca's Grand Mosque, Islam's holiest site, reversing one of a series of measures introduced to combat the coronavirus outbreak. Also Read: Coronavirus may cause $61 million loss to Pakistan: ADB Saudi authorities this week suspended the year-round umrah pilgrimage, during which worshippers circle the Kaaba seven times, and also announced the temporary closure of the area around the cube structure. But King Salman has "allowed for the opening of the Mataf (where people circle the Kaaba) for non-umrah performers" starting on Saturday at dawn, the official Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. Hundreds of Muslims were seen rotating around the Kaaba, but the area between two hills that pilgrims must go between seven times to complete umrah remained closed. Also Read: Saudi Arabia halts travel to Mecca, Medina amid coronavirus scare Barricades blocked access to the Kaaba, draped in a gold-embroidered black cloth, while men in green uniforms cleaned the white-tiled floor. Authorities had emptied the Grand Mosque for sterilisation on Thursday. The unprecedented suspension of the umrah has raised uncertainty over the annual hajj pilgrimage, scheduled for the end of July. Authorities have said prayers will be allowed at the Prophet's Mosque in Medina and in Mecca's Grand Mosque while the umrah is suspended, apart from during nighttime cleaning and sterilisation. The suspension has left thousands of Muslim pilgrims in limbo. Around two-thirds of the 18.3 million umrah participants in 2018 were citizens and residents of the kingdom, according to government statistics. On Saturday, SPA said entry into Saudi Arabia from the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait and Bahrain would be "temporarily" restricted to three airports in Riyadh, Jeddah and Dammam. Only commercial trucks will be allowed to cross by land, it added. The newly established ministry of sports said it would "suspend public attendance" at all sports events starting Saturday, reflecting calls across the Gulf to cancel mass gatherings. Some 2.5 million faithful travelled to Saudi Arabia from across the world in 2019 to take part in the hajj, which all Muslims must perform at least once in their lives if able. The event is a massive logistical challenge for Saudi authorities, with colossal crowds cramming into relatively small holy sites, making attendees vulnerable to contagion. Already reeling from slumping oil prices, the Saudi kingdom risks losing billions of dollars annually from religious tourism as it tightens access to the sites. With the number of coronavirus cases in the Gulf region now more than 200, neighbouring Kuwait also announced additional precautionary measures. It said it would suspend all flights to and from Bangladesh, the Philippines, India, Sri Lanka, Syria, Lebanon and Egypt for a week.

Saudi Arabia reopens area around Kaaba amid coronavirus measures

<p>Hollywood actor Jared Letto shared an incident on Twitter about a close shave with death. The `Suicide Squad` star "nearly died" during a rock climbing session with professional rock climber Alex Hannod, reported a news agency.</p>

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<p>The 48-year-old tweeted a picture of himself hanging 600 feet up on a mountain wall along with another image of his climbing rope that nearly snapped after getting cut by a rock.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">It was a strange moment - less fear, more matter of fact, and slightly melancholy. The adrenaline came after, when I got back on the wall. But we made it through and lived to see another day 😅🙏🏼 Overall it was actually quite fun. we continued climbing into the night... <a href="https://t.co/Ua6DMLV7fE">pic.twitter.com/Ua6DMLV7fE</a></p>
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<p>The caption of the bone-chilling snapshots read: "Not to sound dramatic, but this is the day I nearly died. Took a pretty good fall climbing with @AlexHonnold at Red Rock.<br />
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Looked up and within seconds the rope was being cut by the rock while I dangled some 600 ft in the air.<br />
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I remember looking down at the ground below."According to a news agency, the actor also shared a small clip of himself freaking out and cursing while clenching the damaged cord.</p>


Hollywood actor Jared Letto shared an incident on Twitter about a close shave with death. The `Suicide Squad` star "nearly died" during a rock climbing session with professional rock climber Alex Hannod, reported a news agency.

Hollywood actor Jared Letto shared an incident on Twitter about a close shave with death. The `Suicide Squad` star "nearly died" during a rock climbing session with professional rock climber Alex Hannod, reported a news agency. Not to sound dramatic, but this is the day I nearly died. Took a pretty good fall climbing with @AlexHonnold at Red Rock. Looked up and within seconds the rope was being cut by the rock while I dangled some 600 ft in the air. I remember looking down at the ground below. pic.twitter.com/CGd6kIM5o5 — JARED LETO (@JaredLeto) March 6, 2020 × The 48-year-old tweeted a picture of himself hanging 600 feet up on a mountain wall along with another image of his climbing rope that nearly snapped after getting cut by a rock. It was a strange moment - less fear, more matter of fact, and slightly melancholy. The adrenaline came after, when I got back on the wall. But we made it through and lived to see another day 😅🙏🏼 Overall it was actually quite fun. we continued climbing into the night... pic.twitter.com/Ua6DMLV7fE — JARED LETO (@JaredLeto) March 6, 2020 × The caption of the bone-chilling snapshots read: "Not to sound dramatic, but this is the day I nearly died. Took a pretty good fall climbing with @AlexHonnold at Red Rock. Looked up and within seconds the rope was being cut by the rock while I dangled some 600 ft in the air. I remember looking down at the ground below."According to a news agency, the actor also shared a small clip of himself freaking out and cursing while clenching the damaged cord.

Jared Letto has close shave with death during rock climbing session

<p>Putting all rumours of postponing the release date of Irrfan Khan`s upcoming flick '<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood-movie-news-angrezi-medium-trailer-irrfan-is-back-with-yet-another-heartwarming-story-280468">Angrezi Medium</a>' to an end, the producer of the film, Dinesh Vijan on Saturday confirmed that it will release on the scheduled date i.e March 13.</p>

<p><strong>Also see:</strong> <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-movie-shoots-to-award-show-events-that-have-got-affected-due-to-coronavirus-282912"><span>From movie shoots to award show, events that have got affected due to coronavirus</span></a></p>

<p>Rumours of the release of the film being postponed were recently making rounds on the internet amid the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/coronavirus-cases-surge-in-us-helicopter-flies-test-kits-to-cruise-ship-284604">Coronavirus</a> scare.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Update?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Update</a>: Had a word with producer <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/DineshVijan?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#DineshVijan</a>... <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AngreziMedium?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AngreziMedium</a> is *not* being pushed ahead... Will arrive on scheduled date: 13 March 2020. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CoronaVirus?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CoronaVirus</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/COVID19?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#COVID19</a> <a href="https://t.co/Nei4M5C3Wx">pic.twitter.com/Nei4M5C3Wx</a></p>
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<p>Film critic and trade analyst shared the update on Twitter after speaking to Vijan about the release date of the film."#Update: Had a word with producer #DineshVijan... #AngreziMedium is *not* being pushed ahead... Will arrive on scheduled date: 13 March 2020. #CoronaVirus #COVID19," read Adarsh`s tweet.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:</strong> <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/kudi-nu-nachne-de-alia-bhatt-kriti-sanon-others-groove-to-angrezi-medium-new-song-284291">'Kudi Nu Nachne De': Alia Bhatt, Kriti Sanon &amp; others groove to 'Angrezi Medium' new song</a></p>

<p>'Angrezi Medium' is the sequel to the 2017 hit film 'Hindi Medium', which starred Irrfan and Saba Qamar in the lead roles.The film is produced by Dinesh Vijan and will make it to the theatres on March 13.</p>


Putting all rumours of postponing the release date of Irrfan Khan`s upcoming flick 'Angrezi Medium' to an end, the producer of the film, Dinesh Vijan on Saturday confirmed that it will release on the scheduled date i.

Putting all rumours of postponing the release date of Irrfan Khan`s upcoming flick 'Angrezi Medium' to an end, the producer of the film, Dinesh Vijan on Saturday confirmed that it will release on the scheduled date i.e March 13. Also see: From movie shoots to award show, events that have got affected due to coronavirus Rumours of the release of the film being postponed were recently making rounds on the internet amid the Coronavirus scare. #Update: Had a word with producer #DineshVijan... #AngreziMedium is *not* being pushed ahead... Will arrive on scheduled date: 13 March 2020. #CoronaVirus #COVID19 pic.twitter.com/Nei4M5C3Wx — taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) March 7, 2020 × Film critic and trade analyst shared the update on Twitter after speaking to Vijan about the release date of the film."#Update: Had a word with producer #DineshVijan... #AngreziMedium is *not* being pushed ahead... Will arrive on scheduled date: 13 March 2020. #CoronaVirus #COVID19," read Adarsh`s tweet. Watch: 'Kudi Nu Nachne De': Alia Bhatt, Kriti Sanon & others groove to 'Angrezi Medium' new song 'Angrezi Medium' is the sequel to the 2017 hit film 'Hindi Medium', which starred Irrfan and Saba Qamar in the lead roles.The film is produced by Dinesh Vijan and will make it to the theatres on March 13.

'Angrezi Medium' makers stick to original release date amid coronavirus scare

<p>The publisher of filmmaker Woody Allen's forthcoming memoir said on Friday it had scrapped plans to release the book following criticism and a walkout by staff over a longstanding allegation he molested his daughter.</p>

<p>Hachette Book Group had previously announced it would debut Allen's book, 'A Propos of Nothing', in April. Allen has repeatedly denied the accusation that he molested his adopted daughter, Dylan Farrow, in 1992.</p>

<p>On Thursday, dozens of Hachette employees in New York staged a midday walkout to protest the company's decision to publish Allen's book.</p>

<p>In a statement on Friday, Hachette said it had 'extensive' conversations with staff and others and concluded that publishing the book 'would not be feasible'.</p>

<p>"The decision to cancel Mr. Allen’s book was a difficult one," the statement said. "At HBG we take our relationships with authors very seriously, and do not cancel books lightly. We have published and will continue to publish many challenging books."</p>

<p>Representatives for Allen did not immediately respond to requests for comment.</p>

<p>Dylan Farrow and her brother, journalist Ronan Farrow, had both criticized Hachette's plan to release their father's book. The decision was "deeply upsetting to me," Dylan Farrow wrote on Twitter earlier this month.</p>

<p>Allen has denied the allegation by Dylan Farrow, which was also made by her mother, Mia Farrow, who appeared in Allen films and was his longtime partner.</p>

<p>Allen has not been charged. He is the winner of four Oscars, including best director for 1977’s "Annie Hall," which also won best picture.</p>

<p>Hachette Book Group is a unit of Lagardere SCA.</p>


The publisher of filmmaker Woody Allen's forthcoming memoir said on Friday it had scrapped plans to release the book following criticism and a walkout by staff over a longstanding allegation he molested his daughter.

The publisher of filmmaker Woody Allen's forthcoming memoir said on Friday it had scrapped plans to release the book following criticism and a walkout by staff over a longstanding allegation he molested his daughter. Hachette Book Group had previously announced it would debut Allen's book, 'A Propos of Nothing', in April. Allen has repeatedly denied the accusation that he molested his adopted daughter, Dylan Farrow, in 1992. On Thursday, dozens of Hachette employees in New York staged a midday walkout to protest the company's decision to publish Allen's book. In a statement on Friday, Hachette said it had 'extensive' conversations with staff and others and concluded that publishing the book 'would not be feasible'. "The decision to cancel Mr. Allen’s book was a difficult one," the statement said. "At HBG we take our relationships with authors very seriously, and do not cancel books lightly. We have published and will continue to publish many challenging books." Representatives for Allen did not immediately respond to requests for comment. Dylan Farrow and her brother, journalist Ronan Farrow, had both criticized Hachette's plan to release their father's book. The decision was "deeply upsetting to me," Dylan Farrow wrote on Twitter earlier this month. Allen has denied the allegation by Dylan Farrow, which was also made by her mother, Mia Farrow, who appeared in Allen films and was his longtime partner. Allen has not been charged. He is the winner of four Oscars, including best director for 1977’s "Annie Hall," which also won best picture. Hachette Book Group is a unit of Lagardere SCA.

Publisher drops plans to release Woody Allen's memoir

<p>Hollywood actor Reese Witherspoon shared a heartfelt social media post in which she lamented the suffering of people amid the<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/coronavirus-outbreak-us-others-nations-tighten-curbs-on-travel-to-china-as-virus-toll-hits-213-277797"> coronavirus outbreak </a>and in the aftermath of the devastating tornadoes that ravaged her home town of Nashville, Tennessee.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-movie-shoots-to-award-show-events-that-have-got-affected-due-to-coronavirus-282912"> <span>From movie shoots to award show, events that have got affected due to coronavirus</span></a></p>

<p>According to the news agency, through her Instagram post the 'Big Little Lies' star opened the flood gates of her emotions and wrote: "This morning, a friend said to me, "I can see you are overwhelmed. Just take a moment" and I started to cry.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>I just felt so heavy-hearted. There is so much happening... a devastating storm in my hometown of #Nashville, people suffering from a mysterious illness, people arguing over political ideology.<br />
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She further said that "So much hate and tension and discord. Honestly, this week has been a lot. And it`s only Wednesday. Days, weeks, months like this make me want to crawl in a hole. But my friend offered me a moment. To just feel sad. So I wanted to offer it to you all. A moment or a day or a week. Take what you need. Remember that pain is inevitable. But friends who hold your hand and kids who laugh at silly jokes and sunsets that light up the sky and chocolate chip cookies are very real too. We are in this together."<br />
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"Let's take care of each other. And remind each other of all the GOOD," she expressed in the end.</p>

<p>The American state of Tennesee has still not recovered from the destruction caused by the tornadoes that recently ripped through it, reported news agency. At the same time, the number of COVID-19 patients in the USA continues to mount with each passing day.</p>


Hollywood actor Reese Witherspoon shared a heartfelt social media post in which she lamented the suffering of people amid the coronavirus outbreak and in the aftermath of the devastating tornadoes that ravaged her home town of Nashville, Tennessee.

Hollywood actor Reese Witherspoon shared a heartfelt social media post in which she lamented the suffering of people amid the coronavirus outbreak and in the aftermath of the devastating tornadoes that ravaged her home town of Nashville, Tennessee. Also read: From movie shoots to award show, events that have got affected due to coronavirus According to the news agency, through her Instagram post the 'Big Little Lies' star opened the flood gates of her emotions and wrote: "This morning, a friend said to me, "I can see you are overwhelmed. Just take a moment" and I started to cry. View this post on Instagram An ice cream sandwich... AND it wants to cuddle! 🍦🍪 A post shared by Reese Witherspoon (@reesewitherspoon) on Feb 27, 2020 at 8:28am PST × I just felt so heavy-hearted. There is so much happening... a devastating storm in my hometown of #Nashville, people suffering from a mysterious illness, people arguing over political ideology. She further said that "So much hate and tension and discord. Honestly, this week has been a lot. And it`s only Wednesday. Days, weeks, months like this make me want to crawl in a hole. But my friend offered me a moment. To just feel sad. So I wanted to offer it to you all. A moment or a day or a week. Take what you need. Remember that pain is inevitable. But friends who hold your hand and kids who laugh at silly jokes and sunsets that light up the sky and chocolate chip cookies are very real too. We are in this together." "Let's take care of each other. And remind each other of all the GOOD," she expressed in the end. The American state of Tennesee has still not recovered from the destruction caused by the tornadoes that recently ripped through it, reported news agency. At the same time, the number of COVID-19 patients in the USA continues to mount with each passing day.

Reese Witherspoon pens emotional note for tornado & coronavirus victims

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