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Nepal Closes Mount Everest for Climbers Because of Coronavirus Fears

Gopal Sharma 13/03/2020

Tourism minister Yogesh Bhattarai said expeditions to all peaks...

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Coronavirus Outbreak Tests China’s Goal to Be Higher Education Destination

S. Irudaya Rajan and H. Arokkiaraj 13/03/2020

Chinese universities provide full scholarships and minor scholarships for...

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Bhutan Reports First Coronavirus Case – American Tourist Who Went via India

The Wire Staff 06/03/2020

The Bhutanese government has imposed a two-week restriction on...

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Karachi, Pakistan’s Largest City, Shuts Schools for Two Weeks Over Virus Fears

Syed Raza Hassan 02/03/2020

Pakistan has confirmed four cases of coronavirus, three of...

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Pakistan Temporarily Closes Border With Iran Because of Coronavirus Threat

The Wire Staff 24/02/2020

Iran has reported at least 43 cases of the...

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Coronavirus: Surat Diamond Industry Stares at Rs 8,000-Crore Loss

Hong Kong is a major business hub for the...

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Bhutan to Levy ‘Sustainable Development Fee’ From Indian Tourists

On Monday Bhutan's lower house of parliament passed legislation...