UN Chief Says Nuclear War Cannot Be Won, Must Not Be Fought

UNITED NATIONS, Sept 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) — United Nations Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, said that, a nuclear war cannot be won and must not be fought. “The use of nuclear weapons would affect all states, meaning that, all states have a responsibility to ensure that such deadly armaments are never used again…

Global COVID-19 Deaths Surpass 990,000 — Johns Hopkins University

NEW YORK, Sept 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Global COVID-19 deaths surpassed 990,000 yesterday, according to the Centre for Systems Science and Engineering (CSSE) at Johns Hopkins University. The global death toll rose to 990,738, while there were more than 32.6 million cases worldwide, as of 3:23 p.m. (1923 GMT), the CSSE…

Police Shut Down Anti-Restrictions Protest In Central London Over Lack Of Social Distancing

LONDON, Sept 27 (NNN-XINHUA) – Police shut down an anti-COVID-19 restrictions protest in central London yesterday, because the crowd did not comply with social distancing rules. At least three protesters and one police officer were reportedly injured and treated by medical staff, after they clashed at the anti-lockdown protest in…

Turkey Reports 1,511 New COVID-19 Cases, 312,966 In Total

ANKARA, Sept 27 (NNN-ANADOLU) – Turkey’s daily COVID-19 cases increased by 1,511 yesterday, raising the total diagnosed patients to 312,966, the Turkish Health Ministry announced. Meanwhile, 71 people died in the past 24 hours, taking the death toll to 7,929, according to the data shared by the ministry. A total…

Number Of COVID-19 Infections Inches Closer To 10,000 In Myanmar

YANGON, Sept 27 (NNN-XINHUA) – The number of COVID-19 infection cases in Myanmar reached 9,991 last night, said a release from the Health and Sports Ministry. According to the release, Myanmar reported 880 new confirmed cases and 24 more deaths on Saturday night. The death toll stands at 198, while…

Spotlight: Farmers Stage Massive Protests In India Against New Farm Bills

Peerzada Arshad Hamid NEW DELHI, Sept 27 (NNN-PTI) – Thousands of farmers in several Indian states, took to roads and railway tracks yesterday, for the third day of protests against the government’s recently passed farm bills. They threatened to intensify the protests, if the government does not repeal the bills.…

China, Kiribati Eye Further Development Of Ties

SYDNEY, Sept 26 (NNN-XINHUA) – China and Kiribati looked forward to further development of bilateral relations, while celebrating the first anniversary of the resumption of diplomatic ties. “One year ago, the seed of China-Kiribati cooperation was sowed, when Kiribati made the historical decision to resume diplomatic ties with China. Now…

Iranian Navy To Be Supplied With Warships, Speed Combat Vessels: Commander

TEHRAN, Sept 26 (NNN-IRNA) – Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC), plans to equip its navy with oceangoing warships, capable of carrying helicopters, IRGC navy commander was quoted as saying, by Tasnim news agency yesterday. Rear Admiral, Ali Reza Tangsiri, said that, the indigenous warships, 65 metres in length, will…

President Abbas Calls For Just Solution To Palestinian Issue, Criticises Israeli Occupation

UNITED NATIONS, Sept 26 (NNN-WAFA) – Palestinian President, Mahmoud Abbas, criticised the practice of Israeli occupation supported by “the present U.S. administration,” calling for a just solution to the question of Palestine. “We accepted the rule of international law and UN resolutions,” and “even though they only acknowledged us as…

COVID-19 Cases Rise To 5,903,932 In India, Death Toll Reaches 93,379

NEW DELHI, Sept 26 (NNN-PTI) – The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in India, this morning, rose to 5,903,932, India’s federal health ministry said. During the past 24 hours, 85,362 new cases were reported from across the country. Besides this, 1,089 deaths were also recorded. “The total number of confirmed…