Four Daesh Militants, Two Hashd Shaabi Members Killed In Attacks In Iraq

BAGHDAD, July 20 (NNN-NINA) – Four Daesh militants and two paramilitary Hashd Shaabi members were killed on Sunday, in two attacks in the Iraqi province of Salahudin, Hashd Shaabi, said. Paramilitary Saraya al-Salam militia, affiliated with Hashd Shaabi forces, killed four Daesh militants in the northeast of the city of…

Turkish Police Detain 27 Daesh Suspects In Istanbul

ISTANBUL, July 20 (NNN-ANADOLU) – Turkish police, on Sunday, detained 27 people in Istanbul, over suspected links to Daesh militants, a local media outlet reported. Police launched operations simultaneously in 15 districts across the city, to catch the suspects, the state-run TRT broadcaster, said. Counter-terrorism units believed that, those targeted…

Oman Reports 1,157 New COVID-19 Cases, 66,661 In Total

MUSCAT, July 20 (NNN-ONA) – Oman reported on Sunday, 1,157 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the total number of infections in the country to 66,661. A statement issued by the Ministry of Health reported 10 new deaths from the virus, bringing the death toll in the country to 318. Meanwhile, 1,232…

Iranian FM Visits Iraq To Discuss Bilateral Ties, Regional Stability

BAGHDAD, July 20 (NNN-NINA) – Iranian Foreign Minister, Mohammad Javad Zarif, yesterday visited Iraq, to discuss bilateral ties and Iraq’s role in regional stability. During his visit, Zarif and his delegation met with Iraqi Prime Minister, Mustafa al-Kadhimi, and they discussed bilateral relations and issues of common interests, according to…

Jordan Says Israeli Annexation Of Palestinian Territories To Cause Catastrophic Repercussions

AMMAN, July 20 (NNN-PETRA) – Jordan warned that, the Israeli annexation of Palestinian territories would have catastrophic repercussions, not only on the two-state solution, but also on efforts to achieve peace in the region. Jordanian Foreign Minister, Ayman Safadi, made the remarks, in a press statement, after meeting with his…

Philippines, World Bank Sign 370-Million U.S. Dollar Loan Agreement To Support Filipino Farmers

MANILA, July 20 (NNN-ABN) – Philippines and the World Bank signed a 370-million U.S. dollar loan agreement, for a project to support Filipino farmers, the country’s Department of Finance (DOF) said today. The project aims to speed-up the process of splitting about 1.4 million hectares of land, covered by the…

DPRK Leader Inspects Construction Of Pyongyang General Hospital

PYONGYANG, July 20 (NNN-KCNA) – Kim Jong Un, top leader of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), visited the Pyongyang General Hospital, under construction, and given field guidance, official media reported today. While touring the construction site, Kim highly appreciated the builders’ feats and also pointed out the serious…

Cancer Patient Who Died In PNG Tests Positive For COVID-19

SYDNEY, July 20 (NNN-PIN) – Papua New Guinea (PNG), recorded a 17th case of COVID-19, prompting concerns over a potential outbreak in the national capital of Port Moresby. A 48-year-old woman, who passed away, following a battle with breast cancer, was confirmed to have tested positive for the virus, local…

New Zealand-China Relationships Are In Good Shape: NZ PM

AUCKLAND, New Zealand, July 20 (NNN-AGENCIES) – New Zealand-China relations are in good shape, which will continue to bring opportunities for both countries and peoples, said New Zealand Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern, on today’s China Business Summit, held in Auckland. Jacinda Ardern reiterated that the New Zealand-China bilateral relations have…

Floods Hit Faridpur, Bangladesh

FARIDPUR, July 20 (NNN-BSS) – The COVID-19 pandemic and rapidly worsening flood situation in the country’s northern and middle parts, deepened people’s sufferings, while food and drinking water crisis left thousands in great dismay. For the authorities, it triggered the ultimate nightmare: two-front war, in which the fallout from two…