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China’s imported cases rise as foreigners banned and flights cut
World

China’s imported cases rise as foreigners banned and flights cut

China reported more than 50 imported cases of the coronavirus on Friday, hours after announcing a ban on foreigners entering…
EgyptAir operated 33 international flights so far to bring stranded Egyptians home
Egypt

EgyptAir operated 33 international flights so far to bring stranded Egyptians home

EgyptAir managed to operate 33 international flights from March 19 through March 26 to various cities around the world to…
Iran starts intercity travel ban amid fears of surge of coronavirus
Middle East

Iran starts intercity travel ban amid fears of surge of coronavirus

DUBAI (Reuters) — Iran has started an intercity travel ban, an Iranian official said in a televised news conference on…
Aid group says Mideast lockdowns hinder humanitarian efforts
Middle East

Aid group says Mideast lockdowns hinder humanitarian efforts

CAIRO (AP) — An international aid group said Wednesday that closures aimed at containing the coronavirus pandemic are preventing it…
Egypt’s airports to remain closed until April 15 to fight spread of coronavirus
Egypt

Egypt’s airports to remain closed until April 15 to fight spread of coronavirus

Egypt’s Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly moved on Tuesday to extend the suspension of international air traffic in airports nationwide until…
Saudi reports first coronavirus death, UAE gears up for lockdown
Middle East

Saudi reports first coronavirus death, UAE gears up for lockdown

RIYADH/DUBAI (Reuters) — Saudi Arabia on Tuesday reported its first death from the coronavirus, a 51-year-old Afghani resident, while the…
Travel hub UAE to halt flights as virus reaches Gaza, Syria
Middle East

Travel hub UAE to halt flights as virus reaches Gaza, Syria

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The United Arab Emirates, home to the world’s busiest international airport, announced early on…
Mideast airlines lose $7B as airports shut to combat virus
Middle East

Mideast airlines lose $7B as airports shut to combat virus

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Seven Middle Eastern countries have suspended all commercial flights due to the fast-spreading coronavirus…
EgyptAir operates first charter flight for 300 Egyptian citizens stranded in Kuwait
Egypt

EgyptAir operates first charter flight for 300 Egyptian citizens stranded in Kuwait

EgyptAir on Wednesday operated its first charter flight to get 300 Egyptians stuck in Kuwait back home to Egypt, amid…
Jordan’s monarch announces state of emergency to combat coronavirus
Middle East

Jordan’s monarch announces state of emergency to combat coronavirus

AMMAN (Reuters) — Jordan’s King Abdullah approved on Tuesday a law that gives the government sweeping powers to enforce a…
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