Israel’s COVID-19 Caseload Tops Four Million

JERUSALEM, Apr 12 (NNN-PNA) – Israel’s Ministry of Health, yesterday reported 4,178 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the country’s total infections to 4,000,602. The newly reported cases were the lowest in Israel since Mar 12, when 3,971 new cases were reported. Meanwhile, 17 more people lost their lives to the disease,…

Palestinian PM Rejects Israeli Court Ruling On Palestinian Authority

RAMALLAH, Apr 12 (NNN-WAFA) – Palestinian Prime Minister, Mohammed Ishtaye, yesterday told the Palestinian cabinet that the Israeli court’s decision on the Palestinian Authority (PA) as a supporter of terrorism “is rejected.” On Sunday, Israeli media reported that the High Court of Justice, ruled the PA can be held liable…

More Than 400 People Receive Cash Aid In Afghan Provinces

KABUL, Apr 12 (NNN-ANA) – A total of 409 people have received cash assistance, in two Afghan provinces, as the Taliban-led caretaker government and aid agencies, continued to help destitute families, authorities said today. In southern Kandahar province, the province’s Department of Martyrs and Disabled, distributed cash assistance to 104…

Int’l Cruise Ships Returning To Australia’s Ports

SYDNEY, Apr 12 (NNN-AGENCIES) – For the first time in more than two years, an ocean liner will berth in Sydney Harbour next week, as the multi-billion-dollar cruise industry resumes business, in Australia’s state of New South Wales (NSW). When P&O Cruises’ Australian flagship, the Pacific Explorer, sails through the…

New Zealand Reports 11,063 New Community Cases Of COVID-19

WELLINGTON, Apr 12 (NNN-AGENCIES) – New Zealand recorded 11,063 new community cases of COVID-19, the Ministry of Health said in a statement today. Among the new community infections, 1,984 were reported in the largest city Auckland, said the ministry. In addition, 47 new cases of COVID-19 were detected at the…

Malaysia Reports 7,739 New COVID-19 Infections, 19 More Deaths

KUALA LUMPUR, Apr 12 (NNN-BERNAMA) – Malaysia recorded 7,739 new COVID-19 infections as of midnight, bringing the total tally to 4,333,557, according to the health ministry. They included 23 new imported cases and 7,716 local transmissions, data released on the ministry showed. Another 19 deaths have been reported, bringing the…

Australia’s Royal Easter Show Closed Following Fatal Stabbing

SYDNEY, Apr 12 (NNN-AGENCIES) – A large section of Sydney’s famous Royal Easter Show has been closed today, after a brawl in the park turned fatal, casting a dark shadow over the iconic Easter event, enjoyed by children and adults alike. Police officers were called to the scene at around…

Indonesia Seeks Technology Investors To Develop Rare Earth Elements Industry

JAKARTA, Apr 12 (NNN-ANTARA) – The Indonesian government is seeking investors, in the technology sector, to help extract rare earth elements (REE), as the country has targeted to develop the REE industry in the coming years. The country’s state-owned mining company, PT Timah, has signed a cooperation agreement with Canada…

Mongolia Puts Its First Metal Powder Plant Into Operation

ULAN BATOR, Apr 12 (NNN-XINHUA) – Mongolia officially put into operation, its first-ever metal powder plant here, the country’s Ministry of Mining and Heavy Industry said, yesterday. The country’s first export-oriented metallurgical plant, called “Steppe Metal Powder,” has an annual capacity of producing at least 3,000 tonnes of powders of…

Vietnam Reports 23,184 New COVID-19 Cases

HANOI, Apr 12 (NNN-VNA) – Vietnam reported 23,184 new COVID-19 cases yesterday, down 5,123 from Sunday, according to the country’s Ministry of Health. The new infections were logged in 61 localities nationwide, with 23,181 domestically transmitted and three imported cases. Localities reporting the highest numbers include the Vietnamese capital, Hanoi,…