China delays college entrance exam as fears grow over risk of coronavirus second wave

China will delay its national college entrance exam by a month as it grapples with a coronavirus pandemic as travellers returning from abroad are fuelling new cases and boosting concern over the threat of a second wave of infections.

China delays college entrance exam as fears grow over risk of coronavirus second wave

Coronavirus epidemic 'far from over' in Asia - WHO

The coronavirus epidemic is "far from over" in the Asia-Pacific region, and current measures to curb the spread of the virus are buying time for countries to prepare for large-scale community transmissions

Coronavirus epidemic 'far from over' in Asia - WHO

59 new virus cases reported as 3 more patients recover

The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) announced on Monday the registration of 59 new confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus (Covid-19), in addition to three more cases of recovering patients.

59 new virus cases reported as 3 more patients recover

Favourable ruling for Nasser al-Khelaifi in Swiss case

Nasser al-Khelaifi, the head of international pay-television giant beIN Media Group, has received a boost as he seeks to clear his name in a corruption investigation in Switzerland ...

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Shoppers urged to strictly follow social distancing guidelines

Shoppers at hypermarkets and other stores across Qatar have been urged to strictly follow social distancing guidelines to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus (Covid-19).

Shoppers urged to strictly follow social distancing guidelines

Kahramaa sees jump in use of online services

Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation (Kahramaa) has witnessed a remarkable increase in the use of its online services of late.

Kahramaa sees jump in use of online services

Doha's inflation-adjusted growth seen better than world, Mena average: IIF

The Institute of International Finance (IIF), the US-based economic think-tank, has revised down Qatar's real growth this year in view of the global pandemic Covid-19 ...

Doha's inflation-adjusted growth seen better than world, Mena average: IIF

Tokyo Olympics rescheduled for July 23-August 8, 2021

The postponed Tokyo 2020 Olympics have been rescheduled for July 23-August 8, 2021, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and Japanese organisers said on Monday.

Tokyo Olympics rescheduled for July 23-August 8, 2021

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Turkey is turning on the credit taps, spearheaded by state-owned lenders, to help its economy weather the storm caused by the global coronavirus outbreak.

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