U.S. COVID-19 Cases Surpassed 90 Million

LOS ANGELES, Jul 22 (NNN-AGENCIES) – The total number of COVID-19 cases in the United States surpassed 90 million yesterday, according to data from the Johns Hopkins University. The U.S. COVID-19 case count rose to 90,066,295, with a total of 1,025,796 deaths, as of 1:40 p.m. Eastern Time, yesterday, the…

Egypt Started Reactor Construction Of First Nuke Power Plant

CAIRO, Jul 22 (NNN-MENA) – Egypt began constructing the first reactor unit of the El-Dabaa nuclear power plant, sending a signal that, the country’s plan to build its first nuclear power plant is rolling smoothly, the Egyptian government announced yesterday. El-Dabaa plant, located in the Mediterranean province of Matrouh, some…

Uzbek Police Arrested Eight Suspected Members Of Terrorist Group

TASHKENT, Jul 22 (NNN-XINHUA) – Uzbekistan’s police have arrested eight suspected members of banned militant Jihadist organisation, Katiba al-Tawhid wal-Jihad, in Tashkent region, local police said yesterday. The detainees, aged between 22 and 25, planned to leave for Syria and join the ranks of the militants there, a police report…

282 Killed, Over 200 Injured As Heavy Rains Continue To Wreak Havoc In Pakistan

ISLAMABAD, Jul 22 (NNN-APP) – At least 282 people have died and 211 others injured, in separate rain-related incidents in Pakistan, since Jun 14, as heavy downpours continued to lash the country, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), said. A total of 160 women and children are among the dead,…

Indonesian President To Visit China

BEIJING, Jul 22 (NNN-XINHUA) – At the invitation of Chinese President, Xi Jinping, Indonesian President, Joko “Jokowi” Widodo, will visit China from Jul 25 to 26, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Hua Chunying, announced. In response to a question on the visit, another Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Wang Wenbin, told a press…

Iran Says Nuke Programme “Peaceful,” No Weaponry Pursuit

TEHRAN, Jul 21 (NNN-IRNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman, Nasser Kanaani, said yesterday that, Iran does not seek nuclear weapons and its nuclear technology programme is “peaceful.” “Iran possesses high nuclear capabilities, and, as we have mentioned many times, Iran’s nuclear technology is completely peaceful and under the constant supervision…

Strong Winds, Pounding Waves To Hit Australia’s East Coast As Winter Chills Continue

SYDNEY, Jul 21 (NNN-AGENCIES) – The unpredictable stormy conditions that have plagued much of Australia’s east coast throughout a record-breaking cold snap, are expected to continue throughout the coming days. The Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) issued warnings of powerful winds and destructive waves hitting the coastal regions of south-east Queensland…

Fire Reported On Board India’s Aircraft Carrier – No Casualties

NEW DELHI, Jul 21 (NNN-PTI) – A small fire was reported on India’s aircraft carrier “INS Vikramaditya” yesterday, though no casualties were reported, said the Indian Navy, in a statement. “During a planned sortie for conduct of trials at sea, an incident of fire was reported onboard INS Vikramaditya, on…

Lao Gov’t Urges Dam Operators To Ensure Safety Measures

VIENTIANE, Jul 21 (NNN-KPL) – The Lao Ministry of Energy and Mines, issued a notice, instructing operators of hydro-power dams in Laos, to ensure that safety measures and emergency plans are in place and being complied with. Safety awareness is especially important during the rainy season, when reservoirs are full…

S.Korea Logged 8.1 Billion USD Trade Deficit In First 20 Days Of July

SEOUL, Jul 21 (NNN-YONHAP) – South Korea logged a trade deficit in the first 20 days of this month, due to faster increase in import than export, caused by higher energy costs, customs office data showed today. The trade deficit amounted to 8.1 billion U.S. dollars in the Jul 1-20…