Yemen’s Houthi Rebels Announce Three-Day Cease-Fire With Saudi-Led Coalition

SANAA, Mar 27 (NNN-YPA) – Yemen’s Houthi rebels, yesterday, announced a three-day unilateral cease-fire with the Saudi-led coalition, voicing their commitment to a permanent truce, if the coalition ends airstrikes and withdraws forces. “We will suspend cross-border missile and drone attacks and all military actions against Saudi Arabia, for a…

Egypt Turned Off Landmarks’ Lights To Mark Global Earth Hour

CAIRO, Mar 27 (NNN-MENA) – Egypt marked the annual global Earth Hour last night, by turning off lights of a number of landmarks across the country for 60 minutes, including Saladin Citadel, in the capital, Cairo. “We participate in Earth Hour by simultaneously switching off the lights of Saladin Citadel…

Indonesia Reports 4,189 Newly-Confirmed COVID-19 Cases, 107 More Deaths

JAKARTA, Mar 27 (NNN-ANTARA) – Indonesia yesterday confirmed 4,189 new COVID-19 cases, raising its tally of infections to 5,995,876, the Health Ministry said. According to the ministry, the death toll from COVID-19 in the country rose by 107 to 154,570, while 10,943 more people recovered from the disease during the…

Vietnam Reports 103,126 New COVID-19 Case

HANOI, Mar 27 (NNN-VNA) – Vietnam reported 103,126 new COVID-19 cases yesterday, down 5,853 cases from Friday, according to the Ministry of Health. The new infections, logged in 63 localities nationwide, included 103,124 domestically transmitted and two imported cases. The Vietnamese capital, Hanoi, remained the pandemic hotspot with 9,623 new…

Security Forces Kill Six Terrorists In SW Pakistan: Army

ISLAMABAD, Mar 27 (NNN-APP) – Pakistani security forces killed six terrorists in an operation in the country’s south-western Balochistan province, an army statement said yesterday. A soldier was killed and two others were injured, during the operation, the military’s media wing, Inter-Services Public Relations said, in the statement. The intelligence-based…

Iran To Keep Dialogue Open With Saudi Arabia Amid Strained Ties

TEHRAN, Mar 26 (NNN-IRNA) – The ties between Iran and Saudi Arabia are facing problems and challenges, but Iran is working hard to keep the dialogue open between the two Middle Eastern powers, Iranian Foreign Minister, Hossein Amir Abdollahian said, yesterday. The diplomat, who is currently visiting Lebanon, said that,…

Kyrgyz Cabinet Approves Anti-Crisis Action Plan

BISHKEK, Mar 26 (NNN-KNA) – Chairman of Kyrgyzstan’s Cabinet of Ministers, Akylbek Zhaparov, on Thursday, held a meeting to approve the Anti-Crisis Action Plan for 2022. The plan consists of measures in terms of food security, social support and employment, supporting business entities, attracting investment, boosting trade, and ensuring financial…

Sri Lankan Government Directs Gas Stations To Reserve Fuel For Vehicles In Essential Services

COLOMBO, Mar 26 (NNN-XINHUA) – Sri Lanka’s Minister of Energy, Gamini Lokuge, yesterday told media that, all gas stations have been directed to reserve fuel for vehicles engaged in essential services. The minister said that, there have been complaints that vehicles engaged in essential services, such as, medical services and…

Vietnam Reports 108,979 New COVID-19 Cases

HANOI, Mar 26 (NNN-VNA) – Vietnam reported 108,979 new COVID-19 cases yesterday, down 11,021 cases from Thursday, according to its Ministry of Health. The new infections, logged in 62 localities nationwide, included 108,957 domestically transmitted and 22 imported. The Vietnamese capital, Hanoi, remained the pandemic hotspot with 10,803 new cases…

Malaysia Reports 21,839 New COVID-19 Infections, 52 New Deaths

KUALA LUMPUR, Mar 26 (NNN-BERNAMA) – Malaysia reported 21,839 new COVID-19 infections as of midnight, bringing the national total to 4,101,081, according to the health ministry. There are 287 new imported cases, with 21,552 being local transmissions, data released on the ministry’s website showed. A further 52 deaths have been…