World Internet Conference Unveils Leading Cyberspace Sci-Tech Achievements

WUZHEN, Nov 24 (NNN-XINHUA) – Fifteen of the world’s leading Internet scientific and technological achievements were unveiled yesterday, at the World Internet Conference — Internet Development Forum, held in the water-town of Wuzhen in east China’s Zhejiang Province. The achievements, selected by a group of nearly 40 experts from around…

Two Thai COVID-19 Vaccines Getting To Human Trial Stage

BANGKOK, Nov 24 (NNN-TNA) – Thailand’s National Vaccine Institute, yesterday, announced that two of seven COVID-19 vaccine candidates have been successfully tested on animals, and are moving onto human trials. The two candidates entering Phase 2 trials on humans are the mRNA vaccine, being developed by Chula Vaccine Research Centre…

Jordan King Held Phone Call With Biden Over Bilateral Ties

AMMAN, Nov 24 (NNN-PETRA) – King Abdullah II of Jordan, yesterday, held a phone call with U.S. “President-elect,” Joe Biden, to discuss bilateral relations between the two countries, according to a statement by the Royal Court. During the phone call, the Jordanian King said, he expected to work with Biden…

Yemen’s Houthi Militia Launches Missile Towards Saudi Oil Facility

SANAA, Nov 23 (NNN-SABA) – Yemen’s Houthi militia said, they launched a long-range missile towards a large oil facility in the south-western Saudi Arabian city of Jeddah, overnight, according to Houthi-run al-Masirah TV today. “The attack targeted Saudi Aramco’s distribution station in Jeddah,” the television station said, citing the militia’s…

Germany’s COVID-19 Caseload Tops 929,133

BERLIN, Nov 23 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Germany reported 10,864 COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide tally to 929,133, the federal government agency for disease control and prevention said, today. Meanwhile, 90 more deaths were reported, taking the death toll to 14,112, the Robert Koch Institute, said. Germany…

Chile Plans To Reopen Borders To Foreigners

SANTIAGO, Nov 23 (NNN-PRENSA LATINA) – Chilean President, Sebastian Pinera, presented the first phase of the government’s plan, to reopen its borders to non-resident foreigners, with the entry of passengers into Santiago’s international airport, beginning today. In addition to the security and health protection measures at the airport, arriving passengers…

COVID-19 Deaths In Argentina Top 37,000

BUENOS AIRES, Nov 23 (NNN-PRENSA LATINA) – Argentina reported 100 new COVID-19 deaths in the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide death toll to 37,002, the country’s Health Ministry said. Meanwhile, 4,184 new cases were reported, taking the national count to 1,370,366, and a total of 1,195,492 people have recovered…

Myanmar’s COVID-19 Cases Increase To 79,246, 1,739 Deaths In Total

YANGON, Nov 23 (NNN-MNA) – Total number of COVID-19 cases in Myanmar increased to 79,246 yesterday, according to the Ministry of Health and Sports. A total of 1,398 more COVID-19 confirmed cases were reported in the country. The death toll reached 1,739 with 17 newly reported deaths on Sunday, the…

NY State Governor Warns Of COVID-19 Cases Surge In Holiday Season

NEW YORK, Nov 23 (NNN-AGENCIES) – There might be more COVID-19 cases between now and Jan, as holidays come one after another, and people tend to travel a lot to meet and celebrate, which is just one of the main reasons fuelling the spread of the pandemic, New York State…

Iraq Plans To Build 7,000 Schools

BAGHDAD, Nov 23 (NNN-NINA) – The Iraqi government said, it plans to build 7,000 schools, as part of its efforts to fill the shortage of school buildings in the country. A statement by the media office of Iraqi Prime Minister, Mustafa al-Kadhimi, said, the PM held a meeting with the…