- The government announced Iran’s coronavirus death toll had jumped by four to 12
- Authorities have ordered the closure of schools, universities and other educational centers across the country
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- Mahatir also quit the Malaysian United Indigenous Party which he founded ahead of the 2018 general election
- World urged to come to the rescue of Palestinians, Yemenis and Rohingyas
- Le Maire said France is looking at options to support Lebanon recover from its financial crisis
- IMF discussed all possible options in recent meetings with Lebanese officials
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- Vice President Ma’ruf Amin shares concern over former Indonesian Daesh members who want to return home
- There are 600 former jail inmates under observation of national counterterrorism agency BNPT
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- More than 1,000 international companies set up operations in Saudi Arabia last year
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- The first season of the WFL, a nationwide initiative, will be held in Riyadh, Jeddah, and Dammam
- League inaugurated by president of Saudi Sports for All Federation
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