Italy: Towns in Lombardy and Veneto placed on lockdown February 22 /update 6

South Korea: Coronavirus cases continue to increase nationwide February 23 /update 6

Iran: 5.7-magnitude earthquake strikes near Turkey-Iran border February 23

Israel/Palestinian Terr.: IDF engages suspected militants on Gaza border February 23 /update 1

Canada: VIA Rail service to resume between Ottawa, Montreal, and Quebec City February 24 /update 4

France: Air France HOP! pilots confirm 24-hour strike on February 24 /update 2

Italy: Towns in Lombardy and Veneto placed on lockdown February 22 /update 5

India: Coronavirus screenings extended at airports February 24 /update 4

Italy: Women’s Day marches to be followed by nationwide general strike March 8-9

Iran: Foreign vessel detained in the Gulf of Oman February 22

UK: Assange supporters rally in London February 22

Syria: Turkish soldier killed in bomb attack in Idlib province February 22

Thailand: Hundreds protest in Bangkok against ban of opposition party February 22

Bahrain: Entry restrictions implemented amid coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak February 21

Iran: Authorities announce fifth coronavirus (COVID-19) death February 22 /update 4

South Korea: Number of coronavirus (COVID-49) cases surges February 22 /update 5

Iraq: Protest scheduled in Sulaymaniyah city (northeast) February 22

Israel/Palestinian Terr.: Security incident reported in Jerusalem February 22

Uzbekistan: Entry restrictions implemented amid the coronavirus outbreak February 18

Italy: Government confirms first two coronavirus (COVID-19) deaths February 22 /update 4