COVID-19 Cases Surpass 400,000, Deaths Cross 13,000-Mark In India

NEW DELHI, June 21 (NNN-UNI) – The number of COVID-19 cases in India surpassed the 400,000 mark today (Sunday), reaching 410,461, as the total deaths due to the virus crossed the 13,000-mark, reaching 13,254, said the latest data, released by the health ministry.– NNN-UNI

Rasuwagadhi-Kerung Border Point Between Nepal, China Likely To Reopen Next Week

KATHMANDU, June 21 (NNN-NEPALNEWS) – The Rasuwagadhi-Kerung (Geelong) border point, between Nepal and China, is likely to reopen within a week after the closure for about five months, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Nepali officials said. It is one of the two main border points for international trade between the…

Lebanon’s State Security Arrests Five Over Illegal Weapons Trade

BEIRUT, June 21 (NNN-NNA) – Lebanon’s state security, arrested on Saturday, five Lebanese over illegal trade in weapons in Akkar, north Lebanon. Security forces noted that, the arrested people were also involved in theft and drug acquisition crimes. Security forces seized a big quantity of weapons and ammunition, and they…

Kuwaiti Company Launches Smart Solutions In Preparation For Return To Normal Life

KUWAIT, June 21 (NNN-KUNA) – Kuwait Telecommunication Company, Ooredoo, will offer an array of smart solutions to companies in the country, in preparation for the gradual return to normal life, the company said on Saturday. Abdulaziz Al-Babtain, chief business officer at the company, said that, the smart solutions include walking…

Dam Inaugurated In Eastern Turkey

ANKARA, June 21 (NNN-ANADOLU) – A new dam, in Turkey’s eastern province of Kars, was inaugurated Saturday. A ceremony was held for the inauguration, attended by Turkish President, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, via a video conference from his office, according to the report. Erdogan hailed the achievement of the dam construction…

Turkey Calls For Int’l Solidarity Over Refugee Issue On World Refugee Day

ANKARA, June 21 (NNN-ANADOLU) – Turkey urged the international community to cooperate on the issue of asylum seekers on Saturday, marking World Refugee Day. “We hope that the World Refugee Day will lead to a period, where the number of refugees will decrease, durable solutions both in terms of quality…

IRGC Vows Support For Palestinian “Resistance” Movement

TEHRAN, June 21 (NNN-TASNIM) – Commander of the Quds Force of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC), on Saturday, assured to continue to support the Palestinian “resistance forces.” Brigadier General Esmaeil Qa’ani, also urged the Palestinian resistance movements, to continue their struggle to “liberate al-Quds (Jerusalem).” Qa’ani assured that, he…

Saudi Arabia To Lift Nationwide Curfew From Today

RIYADH, June 21 (NNN-SPA) – Saudi Arabia’s Interior Ministry, announced on Saturday, the lifting of coronavirus restrictions on all the kingdom’s cities, starting from Sunday morning (today). However, all international flights and the Umrah pilgrimage will continue to be suspended, until further notice, the ministry said, adding that land and…

Iran Expresses Concern Over Test Of Nuclear Ballistic Missile By France

TEHRAN, June 21 (NNN-IRNA) – Iran’s Foreign Ministry, expressed concern over the test launch of a nuclear ballistic missile by France. The Foreign Ministry Spokesman, Abbas Mousavi, described the launch of a new generation of intercontinental ballistic missiles, capable of carrying nuclear warheads by the French Navy, as “incompatible with…

Singapore Committed To Free Flow Of Goods, Services And Capital: Deputy PM

SINGAPORE, June 21 (NNN-CNA) – Singapore will remain committed to the free flow of goods, services, capital, data, ideas and talent, said Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister, Heng Swee Keat. He made the remarks while outlining three ways that the government will help businesses and workers thrive in the…