New Zealand Reports 9,307 New Community Cases Of COVID-19

WELLINGTON, Jul 9 (NNN-AGENCIES) – New Zealand recorded 9,307 new community cases of COVID-19 today, said the Ministry of Health in a statement. The seven-day rolling average number of community cases of COVID-19 in New Zealand currently stands at 8,690. The ministry also reported 570 hospitalised cases currently, including nine…

Malaysia Reports 3,589 New COVID-19 Infections, Six More Deaths

KUALA LUMPUR, Jul 9 (NNN-BERNAMA) – Malaysia reported 3,589 new COVID-19 infections, as of midnight, bringing the national total to 4,589,911, according to the health ministry. There are three new imported cases, with 3,586 cases being local transmissions, data released on the ministry’s website showed. Six new deaths have been…

Curfew Imposed In Several Police Divisions In Sri Lanka Ahead Of Protest

COLOMBO, Jul 9 (NNN-XINHUA) – Sri Lanka’s police imposed a curfew in several police divisions in the Western Province, with effect from 9.00 p.m. local time last night, until further notice. The police said, the curfew was imposed in the Negombo, Kelaniya, Nugegoda, Mount Lavinia, Colombo North, Colombo South and…

Philippine Government Lowers GDP Growth Target For 2022

MANILA, Jul 9 (NNN-PNA) – The Philippine government’s economic team, yesterday lowered the gross domestic product (GDP) target band for 2022, to 6.5 to 7.5 percent, from seven to eight percent, due to “recent external and domestic developments.” “This growth will be sustained and expanded to 6.5 percent to eight…

Suzuki Thilawa Auto Plant Suspended Production In Myanmar Due To Import Difficulties

YANGON, Jul 9 (NNN-MNA) – Suzuki Thilawa Motor factory, suspended its production in Myanmar because of the difficulties in importing auto parts, an executive of the auto plant said. “We are facing severe shortages of materials in the production sector. We won’t be able to manufacture anymore without materials,” U…

Cambodia Scraps Quarantine Requirements For Unvaccinated Inbound Travellers

PHNOM PENH, Jul 9 (NNN-AKP) – Cambodia said yesterday, it will lift quarantine requirements for unvaccinated or not fully vaccinated inbound travellers, but require them to undergo a rapid antigen test, upon their arrivals. The decision will take effect from Jul 11, Health Minister, Mam Bunheng, said in a statement.…

Flooding Affects Over Seven Million People In Bangladesh: UN

DHAKA, Jul 9 (NNN-BSS) – An estimated 7.2 million people have been severely affected, following devastating flash floods which began in May, with a second wave starting around Jun 15, in north-eastern districts of Bangladesh, the United Nations said. The UN said in a statement that, among the nine districts,…

Saudi At Full Capacity To Ensure Pilgrims’ Health During Hajj: Minister

RIYADH, Jul 9 (NNN-SPA) – Saudi Arabia announced yesterday, its health services were running at full capacity, to ensure the health and safety of pilgrims during the ongoing Hajj season. Health Minister, Fahad bin Abdulrahman Al-Jalajel, said, pilgrims at Saudi Arabia’s Mount Arafat, a hill about 20 kilometres south-east of…

Iran Kicked Off Annual Naval Drill In Caspian Sea

TEHRAN, Jul 9 (NNN-IRNA) – An Iranian navy commander, yesterday, announced the beginning of an annual naval exercise in the Caspian Sea, the semi-official Mehr News Agency reported. The “1401 Sustainable Security” maritime exercise, began with the participation of various units of the navy, including missile launchers, sea-based helicopters and…

Syrian President Made First Visit To Aleppo In 11 Years

DAMASCUS, Jul 9 (NNN-SANA) – Syrian President, Bashar al-Assad, yesterday paid his first visit to the country’s economic and industrial hub, Aleppo, since the outbreak of the country’s war, 11 years ago. Assad took part in the inauguration of a thermal plant and a water pumping plant in Aleppo, a…