New Zealand Reports Three New Cases Of COVID-19 On Election Day, Today

WELLINGTON, Oct 17 (NNN-AGENCIES) – New Zealand reported three new cases of COVID-19 today, said the Ministry of Health in a statement. According to the ministry, all three cases were imported ones, detected in managed isolation facilities. The first case arrived from Britain via Singapore on Oct 9. The second…

Daesh Member Wanted By France Detained In Southern Turkey

ANKARA, Oct 17 (NNN-ANADOLU) – The Turkish security forces, detained Soumaya Raissi, a Daesh member, wanted by France, it was reported yesterday. The 30-year-old Tunisian national, mother of one child, was caught with fake Syrian identity card, in the Namik Kemal neighbourhood of Seyhan district, in southern Adana city, the…

Nearly 5,000 COVID-19 Cases Reported In Syria Amid Preventive Measures

DAMASCUS, Oct 17 (NNN-SANA) – Nearly 5,000 COVID-19 cases have been reported in Syria since Mar, amid preventive measures undertaken by the Syrian health authorities. The Syrian Health Ministry said, 56 new COVID-19 cases were reported on Friday, bringing the overall number of infections that have been registered in the…

5.4-Magnitude Quake Rattles Occidental Mindoro In Philippines

MANILA, Oct 17 (NNN-PNA) – An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.4, shook Occidental Mindoro province, south of Manila, early this morning, the Philippine Institute of Seismology and Volcanology (Phivolcs), said. The institute said, the quake, which struck at 4:06 a.m. local time, hit at a depth of 33 kilometres,…

Israel Reports 1,695 New COVID-19 Cases, 301,896 In Total

JERUSALEM, Oct 17 (NNN-MA’AN) – The total number of COVID-19 cases in Israel rose to 301,896 yesterday, after the addition of 1,695 new cases, marking a fourth consecutive day of decrease in the number of new cases, Israel’s Ministry of Health said. The death toll rose to 2,141, with 14…

Yemeni Gov’t, Houthi Rebels Complete Swap Of 1,056 Prisoners: Red Cross

SANAA, Oct 17 (NNN-SABA) – The Yemeni government and Houthi rebels, completed the exchange of 1,056 prisoners, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in Yemen, said yesterday. “We’re encouraged by this success and hope that it leads to more steps towards the transfer and release of more detainees,”…

Turkey, Ukraine Vow To Boost Cooperation Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

ISTANBUL, Oct 17 (NNN-ANADOLU) – Turkish President, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, and his Ukrainian counterpart, Volodymyr Zelensky, pledged to enhance cooperation in a wide range of areas amid the COVID-19 pandemic. “Ukraine and Turkey are ready to develop their strategic partnership in every field in which they have mutual benefits,” Erdogan…

Iran Registers 4,552 New COVID-19 Cases, 522,387 In Total

TEHRAN, Oct 17 (NNN-IRNA) – Iran announced 4,552 new COVID-19 cases, in the past 24 hours, totalling 522,387, since the outbreak. Sima Sadat Lari, the spokeswoman for Iran’s Ministry of Health and Medical Education, said that, 29,870 people in Iran have lost their lives, due to the COVID-19, so far,…

Sri Lanka Issues Gazette On New COVID-19 Precautions, Australian Quarantine Capacity Expanded

HONG KONG, Oct 17 (NNN-XINHUA) – Sri Lanka issued a gazette on new COVID-19 precautions, local media reported, as the quarantine capacity in Australia was expanded to repatriate citizens stranded overseas. Sri Lanka’s Health Minister, Pavithra Wanniarachchi, signed a special gazette notification, on the implementation of COVID-19 precautions, including wearing…

Thailand Eyes Construction Of Sixth Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge In 2025

BANGKOK, Oct 17 (NNN-TNA) – Thai Minister of Transport, Saksayam Chidchob, said, his ministry is scheduled to complete the construction of the Sixth Thai-Lao friendship bridge by 2025. During his trip to the north-eastern provinces of Amnat Charoen, Yasothon and Mukdahan, Saksayam said, he is in discussion with various agencies,…