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.

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.

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.

Vatican's Secretary of State expressed sympathy with the Iranian people over coronavirus losses, saying that he had discussed with the United States the lifting of sanctions against Iran.

The number of fatalities due to Coronavirus in Europe rose above 75,000 on Sunday, according to a tally carried out by the AFP news agency,

According to the latest reports, the deadly coronavirus has infected over 1.7 million people and taken the lives of over 100,000 since its outbreak in China’s Wuhan in December.