Western Asia

Turkey cancels international flights amid virus outbreak

Ramping up measures against the outbreak which has infected 5,698 people and claimed 92 lives, Turkey also limited intercity bus travel, banned walks and fishing along the seashore and beaches, as well as jogging in forests and parks on weekends.

Coronavirus kills 50 Turkish expats in 8 countries

At least 74 people have died of the coronavirus in Turkey, where more than 3,600 have been reported infected since the first case on March 11, the health minister said late on Thursday.

Netanyahu and Gantz move closer to unity government in Israel

With only the partial backing of his centrist party and the support of Netanyahu's right-wing Likud, Gantz left many of his political allies fuming over the smoothing of a path to partnership with a prime minister under criminal indictment.

What's the truth behind the coronavirus spread in Syria?

The Assad regime has not been forthcoming with information and if action is not taken, it could become a coronavirus hotspot.

Iraqi military says two rockets hit Baghdad's Green Zone

It was the latest rocket attack to strike the Green Zone since last Tuesday when three projectiles hit an area near the US embassy.

Turkey subjects ventilators to export control

The country's total coronavirus infections have crossed 2,400 and 59 people have died as yet.

In pictures: Turkey's booming tourism sector takes a hit from coronavirus

The ongoing coronavirus pandemic has forced Turkey to close its borders, affecting the country's vital tourism industry.

Geopolitical schadenfreude: The US, Iran, China and the pandemic

Visions of regime change in China and Iran due to Covid-19 represent a strain of Western callousness.

Turkey charges 20 Saudis over Khashoggi murder

Former deputy head of Saudi Arabia's general intelligence and a former royal adviser among 20 suspects named by Istanbul prosecutor's office in its indictment over the killing of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi.

Millions of Turkish students attend online classes. Are they liking them?

Home-bound due to the coronavirus threat, Turkish students have opted for online education, while dealing with fatigue and boredom due to a lack of outdoor activities.

A guide on how and where to get tested in Turkey

Turkey, like 194 other countries around the world, has been hit by the coronavirus pandemic. TRT World has some answers on how and in which cases residents of Turkey can get tested.

Turkey using 'special drug' from China to treat coronavirus patients

Health Minister Fahrettin Koca did not give more information but anti-malarial drug chloroquine has recently been used to treat coronavirus patients in China and now in France.