5.0-Magnitude Quake Hits Northern Sumatra

HONGKONG, July 13 (NNN-XINHUA) – An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.0, jolted northern Sumatra, Indonesia, at 00:58:46 GMT on Monday, the U.S. Geological Survey said. The epicentre, with a depth of 35.0 km, was initially determined to be at 5.1447 degrees north latitude, and 94.201 degrees east longitude.– NNN-XINHUA

Floods In Bangladesh Affect Over 1.3 Million People

DHAKA, July 13 (NNN-BSS) – According to disaster management authorities, over one million people across 13 districts have been affected by flooding in Bangladesh since late June. Flooding hit several northern districts of the country in late June, after heavy rain in the country and in river catchments in neighbouring…

Five Daesh Suicide Bombers, Two Security Members Killed In Raid Near Baghdad

BAGHDAD, July 13 (NNN-NINA) – Five Daesh suicide bombers and two security members were killed, when Iraqi forces and U.S.-led coalition aircraft attacked a Daesh hideout near the Iraqi capital, Baghdad. Acting on intelligence reports, an Iraqi force, affiliated with the intelligence service, surrounded a Daesh hideout housing five suicide…

China’s Largest Freshwater Lake Sees Record Water Rise

JIANGXI, July 13 (NNN-XINHUA) – The water level of Poyang Lake in Jiangxi, China, has risen to the highest level since modern records began. Poyang Lake is China’s largest freshwater lake. At midnight Saturday, water level at Xingzi hydrological station, at the lake, exceeded 22.52 metres, which was the highest…

Bolivian Senate President Tests Positive For COVID-19

LA PAZ, July 12 (NNN-PRENSA LATINA) – President of the Bolivian Senate, Monica Eva Copa, said that, she was infected with COVID-19. “I am informing Bolivia that my COVID-19 tests turned out to be positive. I am following the epidemiological protocols and will remain in isolation for the necessary time.…

COVID-19 Cases In Chile Climb To 312,029, With 6,881 Deaths

SANTIAGO, July 12 (NNN-PRENSA LATINA) – Chile reported the number of COVID-19 cases in the country rose to 312,029, with 6,881 deaths. According to the Ministry of Health, 2,755 new cases and 100 more deaths from the virus were registered in the past 24 hours. The ministry also reported that…

Death Toll From Nigeria’s Economic Hub Building Collapse Rises To Three

LAGOS, July 12 (NNN-XINHUA) – Death toll from a building which collapsed in Lagos, Nigeria’s business hub, rose to three on Saturday, as authorities suspended search and rescue efforts. The three-story building collapsed in the early hours of Saturday when the occupants were still asleep on Freeman street, in the…

Egypt Court Upholds Prison Sentences For Outlawed Muslim Brotherhood Members In Violence Case

CAIRO, July 12 (NNN-MENA) – An Egyptian court turned down on Saturday, an appeal by Muslim Brotherhood member, Mahmoud Makawi Afifi, upholding a 20-year prison sentence by a criminal court over Afifi’s involvement in violence that took place in 2012. The case involved violence against protesters, who were holding a…

Three Killed, 74 Injured In Two-Day Mali Protests

BAMAKO, July 12 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Death toll of the two-day violent protests in Mali’s capital Bamako, increased to three, and at least 74 others were injured, local hospital authorities said. There was also significant material damage, particularly in the country’s National Assembly, which was looted by protesters. At least six…

UK COVID-19 Deaths Rise To 44,798 As Another 148 Patients Die

LONDON, July 12 (NNN-XINHUA) – Another 148 COVID-19 patients died in Britain as of Friday afternoon, bringing the total death toll in the country to 44,798, the British Department of Health and Social Care said. The figures include deaths in all settings, including hospitals, care homes and the wider community.…