The coronavirus outbreak could reach its peak in the United States this week, a top U.S. health official said Monday as more signs of stabilization emerged, but political leaders said a reopening of the economy may hinge on more widespread testing. The United States, with the world's...

A number of Arab countries have extended their lockdowns of major cities in a bid to curb the spread of the coronavirus, despite the curfews having a devastating impact on local businesses. Jordan announced on Sunday that it was extending its lockdown - one of the strictest in the world -...

Libya's government forces have seized control of Sorman, a town in the south of capital Tripoli, from militias loyal to warlord Khalifa Haftar, a spokesman said on Monday. Mustafa Al-Mujie, spokesman of Government of National Accord (GNA)'s military forces, said they had entered the town...

 Defence firm Elbit Systems said Monday it will manufacture thousands of automatic ventilation machines at the request of the Israeli government as the coronavirus outbreak has led to a global shortage. Based on technology developed by LifeCan Medical, these machines will enable...