Maldives Boosts Banks With Foreign Currency

MALE, July 12 (NNN-PSM) – Maldives increased foreign currency issued to banks, in order to support state-owned enterprises and private businesses, local media, citing the Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA), reported here Saturday. MMA Governor, Ali Hashim was quoted in state media, saying that, the Central Bank is attempting to provide…

Rebels Down Russian Reconnaissance Drone In Syria’s Idlib: Monitor

DAMASCUS, July 11 (NNN-SANA) – The rebels in Syria’s northwestern province of Idlib, shot down a Russian reconnaissance drone amid intense battles on Friday, a war monitor reported. The rebels of the National Front group, targeted a Russian reconnaissance drone with anti-aircraft missiles, southeast of Idlib, said the Syrian Observatory…

Roundup: Iran’s COVID-19 Cases Surpass 252,000; Saudi Arabia’s Tally Exceeds 226,000

CAIRO, July 11 (NNN-MENA) – The total number of COVID-19 cases in Iran surpassed 252,000 on Friday. Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia’s tally exceeded 226,000. Iran, the worst-hit country in the Middle East – the number of cases rose to 252,720 on Friday, after an overnight registration of 2,262 new infections. Sima…

Lebanon Mulls New Anti-COVID-19 Measures Amid Continuous Rise In Cases: Minister

BEIRUT, July 11 (NNN-NNA) – Lebanese Health Minister, Hamad Hassan, said that, the national committee for the fight against COVID-19 will take strict measures to prevent the continuous rise in cases in the country. The measures include the isolation of buildings and houses, while authorities will monitor people who were…

Israel Adds 1,441 New COVID-19 Cases, Totalling 36,266

JERUSALEM, July 11 (NNN-MA’AN) – The number of COVID-19 cases in Israel rose to 36,266 on Friday, with 1,441 new daily cases, the state’s Ministry of Health said. This is the second highest daily figure since the outbreak of the pandemic in Israel, in late Feb. The number of death…

Just In: COVID-19 Cases Surpass 800,000-Mark In India, Total Deaths At 22,123

NEW DELHI, July 11 (NNN-PTI) – The total number of COVID-19 cases surpassed the 800,000-mark in India today (Saturday), reaching 820,916, as the total deaths stood at 22,123, said the data, released by the federal health ministry a short while ago.– NNN-PTI

India’s May Factory Output Down 34.7 Percent, Rebounds From Apr

MUMBAI, July 11 (NNN-UNI) – India’s factory output contracted sharply by 34.7 percent in May to 88.4, over the same month last year, but indicated a pickup in industrial activity from the preceding month, as data released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, on Friday. In Apr, the…

Nightclubs In Focus As Tokyo’s COVID-19 Cases Surge To New Daily Record

TOKYO, July 11 (NNN-NHK) – The number of new COVID-19 infections in Tokyo hit a new daily record of 243 cases on Friday, marking the second straight day, cases having topped 200, with those connected to nighttime entertainment spots in the capital continuing to chart an increase, amid rising concerns…

Dengue Cases In Laos Reach 2,736 With Eight Deaths

VIENTIANE, July 11 (NNN-KPL) – Dengue cases in Laos rose to 2,736, with eight deaths since Jan, the Lao Ministry of Health said, on Friday. The highest number of dengue patients were recorded in the Lao capital, Vientiane, with 625, while 339 cases were reported in Bolikhamxay province, and 335…

Turkey Reports 1,003 New COVID-19 Cases, 210,965 In Total

ANKARA, July 11 (NNN-ANADOLU) – Turkey’s COVID-19 cases increased by 1,003 on Friday, while the total cases climbed to 210,965, Turkish Health Minister, Fahrettin Koca, said. “The decrease in the number of newly diagnosed patients continued since June 25,” the minister tweeted. Meanwhile, 23 people died in the past 24…