The Palestinian government Sunday ordered Palestinians in the Israeli-occupied West Bank confined to their homes for two weeks as a precaution against the spread of coronavirus. The order, announced by Prime Minister Mohammed Shtayyeh on television, goes into force at 10 p.m. (2000GMT)....

Countries can't simply lock down their societies to defeat coronavirus, the World Health Organization's top emergency expert said Sunday, adding that public health measures are needed to avoid a resurgence of the virus later on. "What we really need to focus on is finding those who are...

Pierre Gasly admitted Sunday that he was happy to shun Formula One's hastily-organised virtual world as he concentrates on getting "physically stronger" for when real racing belatedly gets underway in June. The French driver told AFP he had been ready to hit the ground running for last...

(Zaman Al Wasl)- An armed group operating in southern Swedia province has made a swap deal with the regime army, releasing 8 forces loyal to Bashar al-Assad, local activists said Sunday. The forces of 'Sheikh al-Karama', formed mainly by Druze community fighters, said the regime has...