The US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, on February 28 defended the action of the assassination of Iranian general Qassem Soleimani in his testimony. He said Qassem Soleimani posed an imminent threat to American lives.

Mike Pompeo defends Qassem Soleimani's assassination

Iran continues to face global criticism over its handling of the coronavirus outbreak. A report published by BBC's Persian wing claims that the actual death toll in the country could be as high as 210. This is six times higher than what the government in Iran reported.

Report claims coronavirus death toll in Iran to be 210

Iran continues to face global criticism over its handling of the coronavirus outbreak. A fresh report from the BBC's Persian wing claims that the actual death toll in the country could be as high as 210.

Iran faces global criticism over its handling of coronavirus outbreak

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Friday warned Iran not to scuttle an upcoming agreement with the Taliban, accusing the US adversary of seeking to be a "spoiler.

Mike Pompeo warns Iran not to be 'spoiler' in Afghanistan

Good morning. Here’s what you need to know to start your day with WION’s daily news brief. 33 Turkish soldiers killed in airstrike by Syrian regime forces in Idlib The heavy losses in northwestern Idlib come after weeks of growing tensions between rebel supporter Ankara and Damascus ally Moscow.

Morning News Brief: 33 killed in Syria, coronavirus in Iran and more

Pakistan has suspended all flights to Iran and closed land borders with its neighbour, officials confirmed on Friday, after Islamabad detected its first two coronavirus cases, both people who had recently travelled to the Islamic Republic.

Pakistan halts Iran flights over coronavirus fear

The 76 Indians and 36 foreigners evacuated from coronavirus-affected Wuhan city of China this morning were being taken to an ITBP facility in the national capital for quarantine, officials said.

76 Indians, 36 foreigners evacuated from coronavirus-hit Wuhan taken to ITBP quarantine facility

The cases of the Wuhan coronavirus are growing around the world. A report from the Imperial College predicts that around two-thirds of cases exported from China are yet to be detected. On WION Edit - we assess if the world is staring at a global pandemic.

WION EDIT: Wuhan coronavirus, a global pandemic?

No major incident was reported from the northeast district of Delhi in the last 36 hours, the Home Ministry said on Thursday. The ministry issued a statement around 10 PM after Home Minister Amit Shah reviewed the situation in the violence-hit parts of the city in a meeting with seniors officials and the top police brass.

Section 144 to be relaxed for next 10 hours in riot-affected areas: Home Ministry

China, where 2,744 people have been killed from coronavirus witnessed its lowest single day death toll on Thursday in nearly a month. On Thursday, China's National Health Commission reported 29 deaths.

Coronavirus: Severity shrinks in China as global tally continues to rise

Pakistani authorities were scrambling and struggling on Thursday to screen hundreds of people who had recently arrived from Iran, a major new hotspot for coronavirus after Islamabad confirmed its first two infections.

Pakistan struggles to screen hundreds of people arriving from Iran for virus

Good morning. Here’s what you need to know to start your day with Wion’s daily news brief. Trump says US coronavirus spread 'not inevitable,' mulls new travel bans President Donald Trump on Wednesday said it was not inevitable that the novel coronavirus would continue to spread in the United States, as he said he is considering travel restrictions on Italy and South Korea and appointed his vice president to lead the response.

Morning News Brief: Trump on coronavirus, Iran nuclear deal, and more

The Government has said that a special Air India flight arrived in New Delhi on Thursday, bringing back 119 Indians and five foreign nationals, who were stranded onboard a coronavirus-hit cruise ship, Diamond Princess, off Yokohama port in Japan.

119 Indians, 5 foreigners from coronavirus-hit Japan ship land in Delhi

Iran now has the highest coronavirus death toll outside of China. Even the Deputy Health Minister of Iran has been infected by the Wuhan virus. From Iran, the disease is spreading to other West Asian countries. This report tells you more.

Gravitas: Iran struggles to contain Wuhan coronavirus

Iran said on Wednesday it was open "to any initiative" as Western powers stepped up efforts to save a 2015 deal to curb Tehran's nuclear ambitions -- on life support since a 2018 decision by the US to withdraw its backing and reimpose sanctions.

Iran open to 'any initiative' after talks to save nuclear deal

Iranian cyberpolice on Wednesday announced the arrests of 24 people accused of online rumour-mongering about the spread of a coronavirus outbreak that has claimed 19 lives in the country.

Cyberpolice in virus-hit Iran arrest 24 over COVID-19 rumours

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.

Iran's coronavirus death toll reaches 14

The death toll of the deadly coronavirus has reached to 2469 with more than 77,000 cases around the world. New hotbeds of COVID-19 are emerging around the world with South Korea, Iran and Italy recording a spike in infections. Watch report:

Coronavirus death toll surges to 2, 469

Turkey on Sunday announced it would "temporarily" close its land border with neighbouring Iran as alarm grows over a spike in new coronavirus infections. "We have decided to shut the land border temporarily after an increase in the number of cases in our neighbour Iran," Health Minister Fahrettin Koca told reporters.

Turkey says will 'temporarily' close Iran border over virus fears

Jordan said on Sunday it would bar entry to citizens of China, Iran and South Korea and other foreigners travelling from those countries in response to the deadly coronavirus outbreak.

Jordan bars travellers from China, Iran, SKorea over virus

Iran has confirmed 15 new cases of the new coronavirus, taking the total to 43 with a death toll of eight. Most of the infections have been in the Shi'ite Muslim holy city of Qom.

Iran says 43 infected with coronavirus, eight dead: Official

Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said on Sunday Iran's enemies tried to put people off voting in Friday's parliamentary election by exaggerating the threat of the new coronavirus but that participation had been good.

Iran's leader says enemies tried to use coronavirus to impact vote

Candidates affiliated with Iran's Revolutionary Guards looked on course to win a parliamentary majority on Saturday, reportedly leading in the race in Tehran and across the country after a vote stacked in favour of loyalists to the supreme leader.

Hardline Guards make early gains in restricted Iran election

Iran blacklisted over failure to curb terror funding. According to FATF Iran failed to implement its action plans and there could be adverse consequences for Iran. On the other hand, Iran says that FATF was pressured by America.

Iran put on terror financing blacklist

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