Update: U.S. Consulate General In Chengdu Ordered To Close

BEIJING, July 28 (NNN-XINHUA) – At 10.00 a.m. yesterday, as required by China, the U.S. Consulate General in Chengdu was closed. Relevant Chinese authorities then entered through the front entrance and took over the premises, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said on its website. On July 24, the ministry informed the…

Egyptian, Saudi FMs Call For Political Settlement In Libya

CAIRO, July 28 (NNN-MENA) – Egypt’s Foreign Minister, Sameh Shoukry, and his Saudi counterpart, Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, stressed here yesterday, the importance of reaching a political settlement in Libya. In a joint televised press conference, Shoukry highlighted that, “Egypt aims at reaching a ceasefire in Libya and seeks…

Russia Does Not Seek To Rejoin G7: Kremlin

MOSCOW, July 28 (NNN-TASS) – Russia has no plan to rejoin the Group of Seven, given its satisfaction with the Group of 20, the Kremlin said Monday. “The G20 probably better meets modern economic realities, from the point of view of economic development centres in the world,” Kremlin spokesman, Dmitry…

More Than 60 Killed In Violence In Sudan’s Darfur

KHARTOUM, July 27 (NNN-SUNA) – More than 60 people have been killed and another 60 injured, in violence in Sudan’s West Darfur region, the United Nations (UN), said. About 500 militants attacked the village of Masteri in the West Darfur state on Saturday afternoon, the UN Office for the Coordination…

Chile Reports 345,790 COVID-19 Cases, 9,112 Deaths

SANTIAGO, July 27 (NNN-PRENSA LATINA) – Chile on Sunday reported, a total of 345,790 people have tested positive for the COVID-19, since the outbreak began, and 9,112 people have died from the disease. According to the Health Ministry, in the previous 24 hours, tests detected 2,198 new cases of infection…

42 Percent Of Israeli Adults Suffer Stress, Anxiety Amid COVID-19 Crisis: Survey

JERUSALEM, July 27 (NNN-MA’AN) – A high rate of 42 percent of Israeli adults suffer stress and anxiety, amid the second wave of COVID-19 outbreak in Israel, according to a survey released by the country’s Central Bureau of Statistics on Sunday. The survey was conducted by the bureau, Israel’s National…

Iran’s Non-Oil Exports To UAE Rise Eight Percent In Three Months

TEHRAN, July 27 (NNN-IRNA) – Iran’s non-oil exports to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), during the first quarter of the current Iranian calendar year, starting Mar 20, rose by eight percent in value year on year, Eghtesadonline reported Sunday. From Mar 20 to June 20, Iran exported around 3.8 million…

Huge Explosions Hit Ammunition Depot Near Iraq’s Capital

BAGHDAD, July 27 (NNN-NINA) – Huge explosions on Sunday, hit an ammunition depot, at a military base in southern Baghdad, the Iraqi military said. “It was discovered that the ammunition depot of the federal police exploded over high temperature and poor storage,” said a brief statement by the media office…

7.7 Kg Of Heroin Seized In Northwestern Myanmar

YANGON, July 27 (NNN-MNA) – Myanmar authorities seized 7.7 kilograms of heroin in Sagaing Region, according to a release from the Central Committee for Drug Abuse Control (CCDAC) on Sunday. Acting on a tip-off, the joint police force made a seizure during their operation in Salingyi township, on Saturday. Heroin…

Australia Records Biggest Daily Increase In COVID-19 Infections, Deaths

SYDNEY, July 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Australia recorded its biggest daily jump in COVID-19 cases today, with 549 new infections, as well as, its deadliest day, with 10 people having passed away on Sunday. All of the deaths and almost all of the confirmed cases occurred in the southeastern state of…