Iran Iran's Khamenei to pardon 10,000 prisoners ahead of Nowruz Judiciary spokesman says almost half of those being pardoned before Persian New Year are security-related prisoners.
Coronavirus pandemic India's poor testing rate may have masked coronavirus cases The WHO urges countries to test more people to curb the pandemic, but India has not expanded testing so far.
Qatar New coronavirus cases in Qatar 'related to migrant workers' Qatar, which has the highest number of coronavirus cases in the Arab Gulf region at 452, has banned entry of foreigners.
Turkey Turkey reports first 2 coronavirus deaths amid jump in cases President Erdogan says such outbreaks have had severe consequences around the world and could trigger 'transformations'.
Coronavirus pandemic Trump invokes act to marshal private sector against virus US president also says he is sending two navy hospital ships to hard-hit areas to help treat those with the virus.
Press Freedom Journalism in Kashmir in 'state of repression': Media watchdog International Press Institute says media freedom in India-administered Kashmir is under threat, charge officials deny.