6.5-Magnitude Earthquake Rattles Central Philippines

MANILA, Aug 18 (NNN-PNA) – A strong earthquake, with a preliminary magnitude of 6.5, shook Masbate province, in the central Philippines this morning, the Philippine Institute of Seismology and Volcanology (Phivolcs), said. No casualties and damage have been reported, yet. The institute said, the quake, which struck at around 8.00…

COVID-19 Deaths Surpass 50,000 In India

NEW DELHI, Aug 18 (NNN-UNI) – The total COVID-19 deaths surpassed 50,000, reaching 50,921, in India on Monday, said federal health ministry. According to the latest data issued by the ministry, the total COVID-19 cases in the country rose to 2,647,663, after 57,981 new cases were detected in the past…

Russian Jets Intercept U.S., British Planes Over Baltic, Black Seas

MOSCOW, Aug 18 (NNN-TASS) – Russian fighter jets, on Monday, intercepted three U.S. and one British reconnaissance aircraft, over the Baltic and Black seas, the Russian Defence Ministry said. Russian airspace control systems detected an air target approaching the Russian border, over the neutral waters of the Baltic Sea, the…

Lebanon’s Blast Damage Toll Rises As Assessment Continues: UN

UNITED NATIONS, Aug 18 (NNN-XINHUA) – The damage toll in Lebanon, following the Beirut blasts, is rising, as the United Nations and partners continue their assessment, now reporting more than 290,000 people have been left jobless, a UN spokesman said on Monday. The statistics showed that an estimated 220,000 people…

Taliban Attack On Afghan District Repulsed, Three Insurgents Killed

KABUL, Aug 17 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Afghan forces beat back Taliban militants’ attack on Siagurd district, of the eastern Parwan province today, forcing the attackers to flee, after leaving three bodies behind, a statement of the provincial police said. The armed insurgents, according to the statement, launched a massive offensive on…

Neither UAE Nor Any Other Country Has Right To Speak On Behalf Of Palestinians: President

RAMALLAH, Aug 17 (NNN-PNN) – Palestinian President, Mahmoud Abbas, said that, neither the United Arab Emirates (UAE) nor any other country has the right to speak on behalf of the Palestinian people. During a phone conversation with his French counterpart, Emmanuel Macron, Abbas warned that, if any other Arab country…

Another Rocket Hits Green Zone In Iraq’s Baghdad

BAGHDAD, Aug 17 (NNN-NINA) – A Katyusha rocket landed yesterday, in the heavily fortified Green Zone, in the centre of the Iraqi capital, Baghdad, the Iraqi military said. A Katyusha rocket was fired from an area located near the al-Nahdha bus station, in downtown Baghdad, and landed on the zone,…

UAE Summons Senior Iranian Diplomat Over Iranian President’s Speech

ABU DHABI, Aug 17 (NNN-WAM) – The United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, summoned a senior diplomat from the Iranian embassy in Abu Dhabi yesterday, over its president’s speech, following the peace accord between Israel and UAE. Iran’s charge d’affairs was called to the ministry,…

2,000 Lebanese Doctors Impacted By Beirut’s Blasts

BEIRUT, Aug 17 (NNN-NNA) – Head of Lebanese Order of Physicians, Charaf Abou Charaf, said yesterday that, 2,000 physicians were impacted by the explosions, that rocked Beirut on Aug 4. “Physicians were either injured or have their clinics destroyed, which necessitates quick measures, to support them, in addition to helping…

Gaza’s Only Power Plant Will Run Out Of Fuel: Palestinian Official

RAMALLAH/GAZA, Aug 17 (NNN-WAFA) – Palestinian Energy and Natural Resources Authority (PNERA), yesterday warned that, Gaza Strip’s only power plant would run out of fuel by Tuesday (tomorrow), after Israel shut down the border crossing last week. Zafer Milhem, head of the PNERA, said in a press statement, the Gaza…