Israel Reported 11 New Monkeypox Cases, 66 In Total

JERUSALEM, Jul 12 (NNN-PNA) – The number of monkeypox cases in Israel rose to 66, with 11 new cases reported, the regime’s Health Ministry said yesterday. In addition to the vaccines that have already been used in the regime, Israel is purchasing third-generation vaccines against the virus, added the ministry.…

India’s Central Bank Unveiled Rupee Settlement System For Int’l Trade

MUMBAI, Jul 12 (NNN-PTI) – India’s central bank, yesterday, unveiled an Indian rupee settlement system for international trade. Exporters and importers can now use a special vostro account linked to the correspondent bank of the partner country, for receipts and payments denominated in Indian rupees, said the Reserve Bank of…

Western Sanctions Bring Iran, Russia Closer In Trade, Economy: Lawmaker

TEHRAN, Jul 12 (NNN-IRNA) – An Iranian lawmaker said yesterday that, Western sanctions on Iran and Russia, have brought the two sides closer to each other, in trade and economy. Iran and Russia are providing one another with the products they fail to have access to because of sanctions, said…

Iran Extracted 20 Percent Enriched Uranium From Fordow Site

TEHRAN, Jul 11 (NNN-IRNA) – The spokesman for the Atomic Energy Organisation of Iran (AEOI), announced yesterday that, it started the extraction of 20 percent enriched uranium from the Fordow enrichment facility in central Iran, state TV reported. On Saturday, “20 percent enriched uranium was extracted from the new chain…

Three Dead, Two Injured In Shooting At House Party In Southern California

LOS ANGELES, Jul 11 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Three men were killed and two others were wounded early yesterday morning, in a shooting at a house party in Southern California, local media reported, citing police. Officers responded to a report of gunshots at 00:45 a.m. local time (0745 GMT), in the 8100…

Tanzania Police Chief Pledged To Reinforce Fight Against Cybercrime

DAR ES SALAAM, Jul 11 (NNN-IRIN) – Tanzania’s police chief, yesterday pledged to reinforce the fight against cybercrime in the country. “The police have to ensure the safety of users of computer systems and information communication technologies against cyber attacks,” said Simon Sirro, the Inspector General of Police. Sirro pledged…

International Offshore Sailing Race “AEGEAN 600” Kicked Off In Greece

ATHENS, Jul 11 (NNN-AMNA) – International offshore sailing race “AEGEAN 600,” started yesterday in front of the Temple of Poseidon, in Cape Sounion, near the Greek capital. More than 250 crew members participate in the second edition of the non-stop sailing race across the Aegean Sea, according to the Hellenic…

S.Korean President’s Approval Rating Falls To 37 Percent: Poll

SEOUL, Jul 11 (NNN-YONHAP) – South Korean President, Yoon Suk-yeol’s approval rating fell 7.4 percentage points over the week, to 37.0 percent last week, a weekly poll showed today. The negative assessment on Yoon’s conduct of state affairs gained 6.8 percentage points to 57.0 percent, according to local pollster Realmeter.…

Philippine President Recovering From COVID-19: Official

MANILA, Jul 11 (NNN-PNA) – Press Secretary, Rose Beatrix Cruz-Angeles, said that, Philippine President, Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos, is recovering from COVID-19. Quoting Marcos’ doctor, Angeles said, the Philippine leader “is doing well and very much in stable condition,” adding, Marcos has no fever and still has a sense of taste…

Israeli PM, Egyptian President Agreed To Meet “Soon” In Phone Call

JERUSALEM, Jul 11 (NNN-PNA) – Israeli Prime Minister, Yair Lapid, and Egyptian President, Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, made a phone call yesterday and agreed to meet “soon,” Lapid’s office said, in a statement. The two leaders focused on U.S. President, Joe Biden’s upcoming trip to the Middle East and noted, “the…