News Archives for World - 2020-03-31

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World

Trump warns US headed for 'very, very painful two weeks'

"I want every American to be prepared for the hard days that lie ahead," Trump said. WASHINGTON: Presiden

Published 31 Mar, 2020 10:45pm

World

France reports record 499 coronavirus deaths in 24 hours

There are now 22,757 people hospitalised in France with COVID-19, with 5,565 of them in intensive care, health offi

Published 31 Mar, 2020 09:47pm

World

Global virus deaths mount as US surpasses China's official toll

Deaths shot up again across Europe Tuesday as Spain, France and Britain reported their deadliest days. While t

Published 31 Mar, 2020 07:40pm

World

UK reports record 381 coronavirus deaths in 24 hours

The country's previous highest daily toll was 260, recorded on Saturday, with the number dropping to 180 on Monday.

Published 31 Mar, 2020 07:39pm

World

Saudi urges Muslims to defer Hajj plans over virus

Earlier this month, Saudi Arabia suspended the year-round "umrah" pilgrimage over fears of the new coronavirus spre

Published 31 Mar, 2020 07:39pm

Europe

Russia's top coronavirus doctor who met Putin tests positive

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov swiftly told Russian news agencies that Putin took regular tests and there was no r

Published 31 Mar, 2020 04:00pm

World

Pompeo says Maduro, Guaido should step aside for new Venezuela polls

In a shift after more than a year of US-led efforts to topple the leftist Maduro, Pompeo told reporters that the tw

Published 31 Mar, 2020 03:43pm

World

Congress should wait to see whether more coronavirus action needed: McConnell

McConnell, speaking on syndicated Hugh Hewitt radio program, said policy makers should wait to see how the crisis u

Published 31 Mar, 2020 02:12pm

Asia

Japan PM advisers call for massive stimulus amid coronavirus

The advisers' recommendation, issued at a meeting of the government's top economic advisory council, called for fis

Published 31 Mar, 2020 01:44pm

Middle East

Pressure for Turkey lockdown grows, Erdogan vows to sustain economy

Ankara has stopped all international flights, limited domestic travel, closed schools, bars and cafes, suspended ma

Published 31 Mar, 2020 01:00pm

Europe

Putin and Trump agree oil market situation suits neither

Trump and Putin agreed during their call to have their top energy officials discuss slumping global oil markets.

Published 31 Mar, 2020 12:16pm

Europe

Russia expands lockdown as deputies rush through coronavirus legislation

Russia, which has a population of 144 million people, on Tuesday reported 2,337 coronavirus cases and 17 fatalities

Published 31 Mar, 2020 11:58am

Europe

Spain sees record death toll with 849 fatalities in 24 hours: govt

The increase came after a day in which the number of deaths had fallen slightly, raising hopes the epidemic could b

Published 31 Mar, 2020 11:47am

Middle East

Iran reports 141 new virus deaths, raising total to 2,898

Health ministry spokesman Kianoush Jahanpour said 3,111 new infections have been confirmed over the past 24 hours,

Published 31 Mar, 2020 11:43am

Asia

Indonesia declares state of emergency as virus toll jumps

The Indonesian Doctors' Association has warned that the coronavirus crisis is far worse than has been officially re

Published 31 Mar, 2020 11:40am

Europe

Pakistani doctor perishes after fighting coronavirus in the UK

Dr.Zaidi, a GP in Leigh-on-Sea for more than 45 years was self-isolating when he developed “textbook symptoms.”

Published 31 Mar, 2020 10:32am

World

WB projects negative growth, millions pushed into poverty if COVID-19 persists

Growth in China is projected to decline to 2.3pc in the best-case scenario and 0.1pc in the worst-case scenario in

Published 31 Mar, 2020 08:26am

World

US coronavirus death toll rises past 3,000 on deadliest day

Reported cases in US climbed to more than 163,000. The U.S. death toll from the coronavirus pandemic clim

Published 31 Mar, 2020 05:20am

World

Eurozone sentiment in record plunge

Eurozone sentiment suffered its steepest ever monthly decline in March as the coronavirus led to declining confidence among consumers and all sectors of the economy, in many cases even before crippling lockdowns were imposed.