Stock markets in the energy-rich Gulf states rebounded Monday, after huge losses in the previous session driven by fears over the impact of the coronavirus which has sent oil prices below $50 a barrel. Kuwait Boursa, which suspended trading Sunday after shedding over 10 percent, led the...

The global death toll from the new coronavirus epidemic surpassed 3,000 Monday after dozens more died at its epicentre in China and cases soared around the world, with a second fatality on U.S. soil. The virus has now infected more than 89,000 people and spread to over 60 countries...

Iranian state radio says a member of a council that advises Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has died after after falling ill from the new coronavirus. The report Monday said Expediency Council member Mohammad Mirmohammadi had died. He was 71. The council advises Khamenei,...

Syrian regime forces and their allies retook early Monday a key northwestern town days after losing it to rebel forces, pro-government media and an opposition war monitor said. The town's recapture comes after escalating and direct clashes between Syrian and Turkish forces that could signal...