Israel Reports 1,418 New COVID-19 Cases

JERUSALEM, Jul 21 (NNN-PNN) – Israel’s Ministry of Health reported 1,418 new COVID-19 cases yesterday, bringing the tally in the regime to 854,163. The number of active COVID-19 cases in Israel increased to 8,374, the highest since Mar 30, the ministry said. The death toll from the virus in Israel…

Iran-Iraq Ties Beneficial To Regional Security, Stability: Iranian President

TEHRAN, Jul 21 (NNN-IRNA) – The strategic ties between Iran and Iraq will help guarantee the security and stability of the entire region, Iranian President, Hassan Rouhani, said yesterday. “The stability, independence, and territorial integrity of Iraq are of special importance for Iran, and we consider the security of Iraq…

UNIFIL Opens Probe Into Rocket Fire Exchange Between Lebanon, Israel

BEIRUT, Jul 21 (NNN-NNA) – The UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), yesterday announced the launch of an investigation, into the exchange of rocket fire between Lebanon and Israel. The announcement, by Kandice Ardiel, UNIFIL’s deputy chief of strategic communications and public information, came, after two rockets were launched at…

Catastrophic Floods Sweep Through Western Europe, WMO Warns Of Extreme Weather Events

WESTERN EUROPE, Jul 21 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Devastating flash floods, due to intense rainfalls, have swept through several western European countries, in the past few days, killing more than 100 and causing massive damage. Some countries in Western Europe received up to two months worth of rainfall in two days, with…

India’s COVID-19 Tally Rises To 31,216,337

NEW DELHI, Jul 21 (NNN-PTI) – India’s COVID-19 tally rose to 31,216,337 today, as 42,015 new cases were registered during the past 24 hours, across the country, the federal health ministry’s latest data showed. Besides, as many as 3,998 deaths due to the pandemic since yesterday morning, took the total…

Seven Missing In Ground Collapse In Northern Laos

VIENTIANE, Jul 21 (NNN-KPL) – Seven people are missing, in northern Laos’ Xieng Khuang province, after the ground collapsed under them, while they were drilling for gold on Sunday. The incident occurred in Choi village, Phoukout district, in Xieng Khuang province, some 180 km north-east of the Lao capital, Vientiane,…

China’s Henan Records Heaviest Rainfall In 60 Years

HENAN, Jul 21 (NNN-ANI) – One person died and two went missing, in Central China’s Henan province, due to rainstorms yesterday, as the region recorded its heaviest downpour in 60 years. Torrential rains hit Henan’s Zhengzhou city, resulting in massive flooding, power outages and traffic disruptions, Global Times (GT) reported.…

Saudi Arabia Extends Resident Permits, Visas For Stranded Foreigners

RIYADH, Jul 21 (NNN-SPA) – Saudi Arabia announced, it extended resident permits and exit/re-entry visas for stranded foreigners, under the Saudi entry ban, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Citing concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic, Saudi Arabia banned arrivals from nine countries, including Pakistan, Indonesia, Egypt, Turkey, Argentina, Brazil, South Africa…

Palestine Hails Ben & Jerry’s Decision To Stop Sales In Israeli Settlements

RAMALLAH, Jul 21 (NNN-WAFA) – Palestine yesterday welcomed the decision of the U.S.-based ice cream maker Ben & Jerry’s, to halt its sales in the Israeli settlements, in the Palestinian territories. On Monday, Ben & Jerry’s announced in a statement that it will stop selling ice creams in the Israeli…

Canadian Province Declares State Of Emergency Against Ongoing Wildfires

VANCOUVER, Jul 21 (NNN-XINHUA) – Canada’s British Columbia province, declared a province-wide state of emergency, against ongoing wildfires yesterday afternoon. More than 3,000 wildfire personnel are currently battling blazes around the province. The state of emergency took effect at midnight Tuesday, and will last at least 14 days. It provides…