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Iran arrests 320 over 'provocative' COVID-19 posts 10 May 2020 - 01:01 pm
Iranians, wearing protective masks without observing social distancing, queue outside a money exchange office in the capital Tehran on May 9, 2020, during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. AFP / ATTA KENARE
Lebanon rooftops bustle as virus shifts life upstairs 09 May 2020 - 03:13 pm
Lebanese gymnast Karen Dib practices on the rooftop of her building, during a lockdown imposed by the autorities in a bid to stem the spread of the novel coronavirus in the town of Halat, north of the capitla Beirut on April 24, 2020. AFP / JOSEPH EID
Iran reports more than 1,500 new virus cases 09 May 2020 - 02:15 pm
An Iranian youth talks on the phone as he watches women wearing protective masks walk by on a street of the capital Tehran, on May 09, 2020, amid the novel coronavirus pandemic. / AFP / ATTA KENARE
Turkey: After virus closure, malls set to reopen 08 May 2020 - 03:01 pm
The full moon, also known as the Supermoon or Flower Moon, rises above the Camlica Mosque during the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in Istanbul, Turkey, May 7, 2020. REUTERS/Umit Bektas
Iran says virus outbreak 'relatively stable' despite uptick 07 May 2020 - 02:48 pm
Iran's Azadi (Freedom) Tower is lit up with flags and messages of hope in solidarity with all the countries affected by the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, in Tehran on March 31, 2020. / AFP /
92-year-old woman beats coronavirus in Turkey 06 May 2020 - 01:34 pm
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Three rockets land near Baghdad airport, no casualties: statement 06 May 2020 - 11:40 am
A view of Baghdad international Airport, after Iraq has suspended flights at its domestic airports as the coronavirus spreads, in Baghdad, Iraq March 17, 2020. REUTERS/Thaier Al-Sudani/File Photo
Jordan to continue night curfew even after virus outbreak 'contained' 05 May 2020 - 07:05 pm
A worker prepares a traditional sweet
Turkey records 61 new COVID-19 deaths, lowest in over a month 03 May 2020 - 08:15 pm
Surroundings of Sultanahmet Square and Hagia Sophia museum remain empty due to the measures against the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in Istanbul, Turkey on May 3, 2020. ( Mehmet Eser - Anadolu
Jordan sees economy down 3% in 2020 due to coronavirus 03 May 2020 - 06:59 pm
A man wears a protective face mask as he walks along the main market in downtown after the government eased the restrictions on movement aimed at containing the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in Amman, Jordan April 29, 2020. REUTERS/Muhamma
Iran warns of nuclear deal 'death' if arms embargo extended 03 May 2020 - 05:44 pm
File photo: An Iranian couple is seen following the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in Tehran, Iran, April 30, 2020. WANA (West Asia News Agency)/Ali Khara via REUTERS/File Photo
Syrian tycoon Makhlouf says security forces are arresting his employees 03 May 2020 - 01:32 pm
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Mosques and schools to reopen in Iran's low-risk areas 03 May 2020 - 12:52 pm
A man wearing a protective face mask walks past a Palestine mural on the wall following the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in Tehran, Iran, April 30, 2020.
Turkey imposes 3-day virus curfew in 31 provinces 01 May 2020 - 03:00 pm
ANKARA, TURKEY - MAY 01: A view of empty July 15th Kizilay National Will Square during the 3-day coronavirus restrictions in 31 provinces to stem spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Ankara, Turkey on May 01, 2020. ( Aytaç Ünal - Anadolu Agency )
Iran reports 63 virus deaths as daily death rate drops 01 May 2020 - 01:49 pm
TOPSHOT - Shoppers clad in protective gear, including face masks and shields and latex gloves, due to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, walk through the Tajrish Bazaar in Iran's capital Tehran on April 25, 2020 during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. /
Lebanese government approves economic reform plan 30 Apr 2020 - 02:04 pm
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Iran virus death toll surges past 6,000: ministry 30 Apr 2020 - 01:16 pm
Turkish citizens arrive at Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport for the evacuation flight of Turkey's national carrier Turkish Airlines amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in Tehran, Iran on April 27, 2020. Fatemeh Bahrami - Anadolu
Turkey's coronavirus death toll rises by 89 to 3,081 29 Apr 2020 - 07:27 pm
The entrance of subway in Eminonu square is seen as surroundings remain quiet due to precautionary measures taken against the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in Istanbul, Turkey on April 29, 2020. Elif Öztürk - Anadolu

Asia

Kuala Lumpur city skyline. Reuters file photo for representational purposes only. Malaysian tourism sector remains resilient despite Mideast conflict: official
In this handout photo taken April 1, 2026 and released by the Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs shows Philippine Secretary of Foreign Affairs Thereza Lazaro (L), Iranian Ambassador to the Philippines Yousef Esmaeilzadeh (C) and Philippine Secretary of Energy Sharon Garin posing for a photo during a bilateral meeting in Manila. (Photo by Handout / Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs / AFP) Philippines eyes 'deepening cooperation' with Iran on energy
File photo Australia PM warns months ahead 'may not be easy' due to MidEast war
Commuters ride past apricot blossom trees at Ghanche district in Gilgit-Baltistan region on March 30, 2026. (Photo by Manzoor Balti / AFP) IN PHOTOS: Pakistan's blossom season brings calm in a troubled world

Europe

Peninsula Germany halts rescue efforts for stranded whale
Image used for representation only. Suspect charged after car hit pedestrians in English city
Migrants picked up at sea, while attempting to cross the English Channel from France, arrive into the Port of Dover in southeast England, on April 01, 2026 on board the Dover Royal National Lifeboat Institution lifeboat. (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS / AFP) Two migrants die trying to reach UK from France
Spain's forward #19 Lamine Yamal controls the ball during the international friendly football match between Spain and Egypt at RCDE Stadium in Cornella de Llobregat, near Barcelona, on March 31, 2026. (Photo by Lluis Gene / AFP) Spain star Yamal slams 'intolerable' anti-Muslim 'mockery' at Egypt friendly

Africa

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