Global cases of coronavirus neared the grim milestone of two million on Monday night.

FAO warns that in many countries informal labourers, vulnerable urban populations and others that rely heavily on the market are likely to be hit by adverse effects of the coronavirus.

The Permanent Mission of Iran to the United Nations in a Sunday report called the US sanctions the “fifth column” of the pandemic by hampering Iran's efforts to contain the deadly virus.

Iran’s Health Ministry Spokesman said that the total number of coronavirus cases in the country has reached 73,303.

Globally, more than 114,000 people have died from the new coronavirus while nearly 423,000 have recovered, according to data compiled by Johns Hopkins University.

France has reported a drop in coronavirus deaths on the previous 24 hours, with the total toll from the coronavirus epidemic in the country now 14,393.

Boris Johnson was discharged from hospital on Sunday, a week after being admitted with a severe case of COVID-19.

Arsenal's Spanish head coach Mikel Arteta tested positive for coronavirus last month.

Top Istanbul prosecutors seek aggravated life sentences for 20 men for killing Saudi journalist in October 2018.

US has most confirmed cases and highest death toll, according to data compiled by Johns Hopkins University.