UK Records Another 6,178 COVID-19 Cases Amid Mounting Pressure On Furlough Scheme Replacement

LONDON, Sept 24 (NNN-XINHUA) – Another 6,178 people tested positive for COVID-19 in Britain, as pressure is building up, on the replacement of the government’s furlough scheme. The daily rise of cases, the highest since May 1, brought the total number of cases to 409,729. The virus-related death toll rose…

Roundup: AU Says 17 African Countries, Regions Under Border Closure Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

ADDIS ABABA, Sept 24 (NNN-ENA) – The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), yesterday said that, 17 African countries and regions are under full border closure, due to concerns related to the rapid spread of COVID-19 in Africa. The Africa CDC, a specialised healthcare agency of the…

At Least 51.6 Million People Doubly Hit By Climate-Related Disasters, COVID-19: IFRC Analysis

NEW YORK, Sept 24 (NNN-AGENCIES) – At least 51.6 million people worldwide have been affected by floods, droughts or storms and COVID-19, the news analysis, published by the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) and the Red Cross Red Crescent Climate Centre, showed. “COVID-19 is directly…

India’s Mumbai Shuts Offices After Rain Lashes, Disrupts City

MUMBAI, Sept 24 (NNN-PTI) – India’s financial capital, Mumbai, was lashed with heavy rains yesterday morning, forcing government and private offices to shut down. During the past 24 hours, till 8.00 a.m. on Wednesday, Mumbai’s two weather observatories at Santacruz and Colaba recorded 286.4 mm and 148 mm rainfall, respectively.…

Australian Government’s Energy Plan “Crazy”: Former PM

CANBERRA, Sept 24 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Former Australian Prime Minister, Malcolm Turnbull, described the government’s plan for a gas-led economic recovery from COVID-19 as “crazy.” Turnbull, who led the governing coalition from 2015 to 2018, said recently that, gas was an expensive fuel that should not be invested in. “This is…

Iran’s President Says U.S. Wages “Economic War” Against Iran

TEHRAN, Sept 24 (NNN-IRNA) – Iranian President, Hassan Rouhani, said yesterday that, the United States has waged an economic war against Iran. “We’re in an economic war,” through U.S. sanctions on Iranian financial, economic and business institutions, Rouhani was quoted as saying. Iran is grappling with “the harshest sanctions in…

Belarus President Officially Takes Office

MINSK, Sept 24 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Alexander Lukashenko, officially took office as Belarusian president, yesterday. The inauguration ceremony took place at the Palace of Independence. During the inauguration ceremony, Lukashenko swore to “serve the people of the Republic of Belarus, respect and protect rights and freedoms of people and citizens.” He…

Forest Fires Break Out In Central Argentina

BUENOS AIRES, Sept 23 (NNN-PRENSA LATINA) – Four forest fires broke out yesterday in the central Argentine province of Cordoba, where some 400 firefighters, backed by planes and helicopters, were working to put them out, the local government said. The fires broke out in the cities of Villa Carlos Paz,…

Egyptian President Calls For Political Settlement Of Major Regional Affairs

CAIRO, Sept 23 (NNN-MENA) – Egyptian President, Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi said, the various hotspot issues that weigh on regional peace and stability should be solved via political means, based on relevant UN Security Council resolutions. Sisi’s remarks came during his address to the general debate of the 75th session of the…

Afghan Army Defuses 4,776 Improvised Bombs, Landmines In Six Months

KABUL, Sept 23 (NNN-AGENCIES) – The Afghan National Army (ANA), during the past six months, discovered and defused 4,776 improvised bombs and landmines planted by militants, the Defence Ministry said. “The enemies have generally hidden IEDs and roadside bombs along main roads, highways and heavily populated areas, to target security…