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US Space Force launches first mission amid virus outbreak

The United States Space Force launched its first national security mission Thursday, sending an ultra-secure military communication satellite into orbit even as the coronavirus pandemic paralyzes much of the country.

Coronavirus spread keeping up, Iran's Zarfi urges release of Iranians jailed in horrific US facilities

Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif urges the United States to release innocent Iranian scientists jailed in horrific US facilities amid the pandemic of the new coronavirus.

Hamas welcomes Houthi initiative on releasing Saudi inmates in exchange for Palestinians

Hamas has praised an offer by the leader of Yemen’s Houthi Ansarullah movement to free several Saudi captives in exchange for the release of members of the Palestinian resistance movement currently being held in the kingdom.

Paris hospitals will be swamped within 48 hours after coronavirus spike: Official

A spike in coronavirus patients means hospitals in and around Paris will reach saturation point within 48 hours, the head of the French Hospital Federation said on Friday, with the peak not expected until April.

Iran making progress in search of new funds to fight coronavirus: Chief banker

Iran’s chief banker says efforts for accessing new sources of hard currency to fight the new coronavirus pandemic have borne fruit.

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson tests positive for coronavirus

The British Prime Minister has posted a video saying that he has tested positive for the coronavirus and shall self-isolate in Downing Street but shall continue to take charge of the government handling of the crisis.

US extends Iraq waivers but intensifies Iran sanctions as COVID-19 breaks records

The US has once again extended a waiver allowing Iraq to import Iranian electricity and natural gas, but at the same time intensified its sanctions against Iran despite the coronavirus pandemic which is infecting more and more Iranians.

China's Xi offers help to US but Trump intensifies sanctions on countries

President Xi Jinping says China is ready to help the US with the fast-growing coronavirus outbreak, as Washington steps up its sanctions policy against world countries.

Iran slams ‘baseless’ US accusations against Venezuela’s president

Iran’s Foreign Ministry has slammed Washington’s “baseless” accusations against the Venezuelan president as the pinnacle of “obscene unilateralism” and a flagrant violation of international law.

Iraq's anti-terror PMU holds drill in preparation for possible war with US

The anti-terror Iraqi resistance group Kata’ib Hezbollah has held a military drill, dubbed ‘Hunting the Crow’, to prepare itself for battling occupying US troops after suspicious American activities recently.

Coronavirus cases in New York overwhelming hospitals in US epicenter

Coronavirus cases in the state and city of New York continue to surge, with hospital staff working extra shifts and searching desperately for more medical supplies as they battle a quickly growing death toll and infections at the US epicenter of the global pandemic.

China blasts meddling as US signs new Taiwan support law

US President Donald Trump has signed a congressional bill into law that entails greater American support for Taiwan at a global level, amid Beijing’s long-time criticism of Washington not to interfere in Chinese internal affairs and to recognize its sovereignty over the breakaway island.