India Doubles Tiger Numbers Four Years Before Target: Minister

NEW DELHI, July 12 (NNN-UNI) – The fourth cycle of All India Tiger Estimation 2018, entered the Guinness world record for being the world’s largest camera trap wildlife survey, officials said Saturday. “India has fulfilled its resolve to double the tiger numbers four years before the target. The country now…

16 Taliban Militants Killed In Clashes In E. Afghanistan

KABUL, July 12 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Sixteen Taliban militants had been killed during clashes in Afghanistan’s two eastern provinces, the country’s Ministry of Defence confirmed on Saturday. Eight militants were killed and four others wounded, after Afghan National Defence and Security Forces (ANDSF) repelled a Taliban attack on security checkpoints in…

Indian Company Allowed To Market Biologic Therapy For COVID-19 Patients

MUMBAI, July 12 (NNN-PTI) – India’s Biocon received approval from the country’s drug regulator, to market Itolizumab injection, to treat cytokine release syndrome (CRS), in moderate to severe acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), in COVID-19 patients, a company statement said. In 2013, Biocon launched Itolizumab, an anti-CD6 IgG1 monoclonal antibody…

Pakistan Opens Two Key Trade Routes With Afghanistan: Officials

ISLAMABAD, July 12 (NNN-APP) – Pakistan opened two key trade routes with neighbour Afghanistan, that will help boost bilateral trade, Pakistani officials said. Mohammad Sadiq, Pakistani Prime Minister’s Special Representative for Afghanistan, said, the Angor Adda crossing, in South Waziristan tribal district was opened on Friday, two days ahead of…

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