One Dead, Over 250 People Fall Ill In India’s Southern State Of Andhra Pradesh, Reason Unknown Yet

NEW DELHI, Dec 7 (NNN-PTI) – At least one person died and over 250 others, including women and children, have fallen ill, in India’s southern state of Andhra Pradesh, over the past few days, confirmed a local government official, yesterday. Those who fell ill belong to the Eluru town of…

Myanmar Reports 1,108 New COVID-19 Cases, 29 More Deaths

YANGON, Dec 7 (NNN-MNA) – Myanmar reported 1,108 more COVID-19 cases yesterday, bringing the tally in the country to 99,155, according to a statement from the Ministry of Health and Sports. At the same time, a total of 29 more COVID-19 deaths were reported yesterday, taking the death toll to…

18 Militants Killed In Afghanistan’s Southern Kandahar Province

KABUL, Dec 7 (NNN-XINHUA) – At least 18 militants have been killed, in southern Kandahar province, the former stronghold of the Taliban outfit, said a statement by the Defence Ministry, released here yesterday. In the operations, which covered parts of Dand, Jelai and Maroud districts, since Saturday, 18 armed insurgents…

Russia Reports Record Daily New COVID-19 Cases

MOSCOW, Dec 7 (NNN-TASS) – Russia registered 29,039 new COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours, the highest number of daily infections to date, the country’s COVID-19 response centre said yesterday. The national caseload has grown to 2,460,770, including 1,937,738 recoveries, the centre said. Meanwhile, 457 new deaths were reported,…

Iran Ready To Increase Oil Output, Exports: President

TEHRAN, Dec 7 (NNN-IRNA) — Iranian President, Hassan Rouhani, said yesterday that, Iran is ready to rapidly increase oil production and exports. Iran’s operational capacity, as well as, its experience, makes it possible for an immediate increase in production and sales, Rouhani was quoted as saying. The 2015 Iranian nuclear…

Cambodia May Declare State Of Emergency If COVID-19 Situation Worsens: PM

PHNOM PENH, Dec 7 (NNN-AKP) – Cambodian Prime Minister, Samdech Techo Hun Sen, said, Cambodia may declare a state of emergency if the COVID-19 situation deteriorates further. “I’ve drafted a royal decree and a request for the king to put the country in a state of emergency,” he said, in…

Algeria, Italy Ink MOU To Boost Political, Security Partnership

ALGIERS, Dec 6 (NNN-APS) – Algeria and Italy, yesterday, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for strategic dialogue, over bilateral partnership, political issues and comprehensive security. The MoU was signed in Algiers by visiting Italian Foreign Minister, Luigi Di Maio, and his Algerian counterpart, Sabri Boukadoum. Boukadoum told reporters that,…

Three Policemen Killed In Nigeria Boat Mishap

ABUJA, Dec 6 (NNN-XINHUA) – Three policemen have been confirmed killed, after a boat carrying police officers capsized in Nigeria’s southern region, said local authorities, yesterday. The accident occurred on Friday, ahead of a by-election in two senatorial zones, in the Ijaw local government area of Bayelsa State, in the…

Brunei Bank Named Bank Of The Year 2020

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Dec 6 (NNN-ANN) – Bank Islam Brunei Darussalam (BIBD) was awarded Bank of the Year 2020, by The Banker magazine, which marks the third time the biggest local bank received this award. “BIBD took the difficulties of 2020 in its stride, pushing forward with innovations and creating…

India’s COVID-19 Tally Reaches 9,608,211, With 36,011 New Daily Cases

NEW DELHI, Dec 6 (NNN-PTI) – India’s COVID-19 tally reached 9,644,222 today, as 36,011 new cases were registered during the past 24 hours, the latest data from the federal health ministry showed. According to the data, the death toll mounted to 140,182, as 482 COVID patients died since yesterday morning.…