New Zealand Reports 5,630 New COVID-19 Community Cases

WELLINGTON, Jun 21 (NNN-AGENCIES) – New Zealand recorded 5,630 new community cases of COVID-19, with 17 more deaths, the Ministry of Health said, today. Among the new community infections, 1,663 were reported in the largest city Auckland, the ministry said. In addition, 65 new cases of COVID-19 were detected at…

Malaysia Reports 2,093 New COVID-19 Infections, Three New Deaths

KUALA LUMPUR, Jun 21 (NNN-BERNAMA) – Malaysia recorded 2,093 new COVID-19 infections as of midnight, bringing the total tally to 4,542,705, according to the health ministry. The newly reported infections included one imported case and 2,092 local transmissions, data released on the ministry’s website showed. Three more deaths were reported…

Bangladesh Reports First COVID-19 Death In June

DHAKA, Jun 21 (NNN-BSS) – Bangladesh recorded a COVID-19 death yesterday, with the daily test positivity rate jumping to 10.87 percent. Yesterday’s death was the first one from the pandemic recorded in 21 days. The country reported the last COVID-19-linked death on May 30. Also, yesterday, Bangladesh reported 873 new…

UN Chief Welcomed Holding Of Presidential Elections In Colombia

UNITED NATIONS, Jun 21 (NNN-AGENCIES) – UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, yesterday welcomed the peaceful holding of presidential elections in Colombia. “The secretary-general welcomes the largely peaceful conduct of the election, which reaffirms the strength of Colombian democracy and the progress brought about by the peace process,” said Stephane Dujarric, spokesman…

Israel Heading To New Elections After Shaky Coalition Collapses

JERUSALEM, Jun 21 (NNN-PNA) – Israel’s fragile coalition government, will vote to dissolve parliament next week, announced Israel’s Prime Minister’s Office, yesterday, sending the country to its fifth elections in three years. Prime Minister, Naftali Bennett and his main coalition partner, Alternate Prime Minister Yair Lapid decided to present a…

Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Arrived In Egypt To Start Visit

CAIRO, Jun 21 (NNN-MENA) – Egyptian President, Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi, received Saudi Arabian Crown Prince, Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud, last night, at Cairo International Airport, the Egyptian presidency said in a statement. During his two-day visit in Egypt, the crown prince will discuss with Sisi, ways to enhance bilateral ties…

U.S. To Start COVID-19 Vaccination For Kids As Young As Six Months Today

LOS ANGELES, Jun 21 (NNN-AGENCIES) – The United States is expected to start COVID-19 vaccination today, for children as young as six months old. The plan came, after the U.S. Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) signed off, on the shots for an additional 19 million children across the…

132 Civilians Killed In Central Mali

BAMAKO, Mali, Jun 21 (NNN-IRIN) – A total of 132 civilians were killed, in three villages in the rural commune of Bankass in central Mali, said a statement released yesterday by the Malian government. According to the Malian authorities, the peaceful populations of Diallassagou, Dianweli, Deguessagou villages and surroundings, in…

Egypt Welcomes Libyan Parties’ Agreement On “Majority” Of Draft Constitution

CAIRO, Jun 21 (NNN-MENA) – Egypt, yesterday, welcomed Libyan parties’ agreement on the majority of articles of a draft constitution, reached in Cairo. Egypt welcomes the outcome of the third round of negotiations, between Libyan parties, to reach a constitutional consensus, the Egyptian Foreign Ministry Spokesman, Ahmed Hafez, said. The…

Morocco, U.S. Hold Joint Military Drill

RABAT, Jun 21 (NNN-MAP) – Morocco and the United States, yesterday, launched the annual “African Lion” joint military exercise, with the participation of other foreign troops. This 18th edition drill, sees the participation of 10 countries, including those outside Africa, as well as, some 20 military observers. It will be…