Four Students Killed In Explosion Outside School In Afghanistan’s Nangarhar

JALALABAD, Jan 10 (NNN-ANA) – An explosion rocked outside a school, in Lal Pur district, in Afghanistan’s eastern province of Nangarhar today, killing four students and injuring 10 others, a district official said. “So far, we have no more details, but we will try to get more information,” the official…

Three Deminers Killed In Anti-Tank Mine Explosion In NW Cambodia

PHNOM PENH, Jan 10 (NNN-AKP) – Three Cambodian deminers were killed and one seriously wounded today, after an anti-tank mine exploded, during a demining and explosive ordnance disposal operation, in north-western Preah Vihear province, officials said. The accident took place at 11:30 a.m. local time, in a remote village in…

U.S. Hospitals Strained With Influx Of Patients Amid Latest COVID-19 Surge: Media

NEW YORK, Jan 10 (NNN-AGENCIES) – As the highly infectious Omicron variant takes command amid the lingering pandemic, the most significant infection surge of COVID-19 to date is emerging in the United States, putting additional pressure on an overtaxed health care system. “We have seen an incredible proliferation of the…

Africa’s COVID-19 Cases Surpass 10.06 Million: Africa CDC

ADDIS ABABA, Jan 10 (NNN-ENA) – The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Africa reached 10,065,082 as of last night, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), said. The specialised healthcare agency of the African Union (AU) said, the death toll across the continent stands at 231,437,…

Cambodia Urges High-Risk Groups To Receive 4th Dose Of COVID-19 Vaccine

PHNOM PENH, Jan 10 (NNN-AKP) – Cambodian Prime Minister, Samdech Techo Hun Sen, today urged high-risk groups in the capital, Phnom Penh, to receive the fourth dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, starting from Jan 14. The fourth-dose campaign will begin with frontliners, including leaders of the government, the senate, the…

Update: Death Toll From Rock-fall In Lake Furnas, Brazil, Rises To Eight

RIO DE JANEIRO, Jan 10 (NNN-CMA) – The death toll from a rock-fall in Lake Furnas, Brazil, has risen to eight, with two people still missing, rescue teams said yesterday. The incident occurred on Saturday afternoon, when several large rocks fell onto four boats sailing on Lake Furnas, in the…

Lebanon, Iraq Sign MOU To Strengthen Ties In Various Areas

BEIRUT, Jan 10 (NNN-NNA) – Lebanon and Iraq signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) yesterday, aimed at strengthening ties in the economic, industrial, scientific, environmental and technological fields, according to a statement released by Lebanon’s Industry Ministry. The MoU was signed by Iraqi Minister of Industry and Minerals, Manhal Aziz…

Jordan To Launch 5G Mobile Infrastructure Services: PM

AMMAN, Jan 10 (NNN-PETRA) – Jordan’s Prime Minister, Bisher Al-Khasawneh, said yesterday, his government would work with telecom operators, to launch 5G mobile infrastructure services in the country. He made the remarks during a press conference, when he revealed government procedures and strategies, to advance customs reforms, develop the telecommunications…

Feature: Expo 2020 Dubai Transforms Into Big Party As Night Falls

DUBAI, Jan 10 (NNN-WAM) – As night falls on Expo 2020 Dubai, everything is just getting more fantastic. The cool breeze caresses the faces of visitors, healing them from a day of fatigue and breathing refreshing joviality into them. People sit in outdoor cafes or restaurants, enjoying authentic food from…

At Least 19 People Killed In New York City Major Fire

NEW YORK, Jan 10 (NNN-AGENCIES) – At least 19 people, including nine children, lost their lives, in a major fire in New York City yesterday, New York City Mayor, Eric Adams, confirmed. “We’ve lost 19 of our neighbours today. It’s a tragedy beyond measure. Join me in praying for those…