Saudi Arabia’s Q1 Budget Deficit Reaches 9.1 Billion USD Amid Oil Price Collapse

RIYADH, Apr 30 (NNN-SPA) – Saudi Arabia’s national budget deficit in the first quarter reached 34.107 billion Saudi riyals (9.09 billion U.S. dollars), amid oil price collapse and a significant drop in demand in the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak, the Finance Ministry, said. “The total revenue for the first…

Iran Says Reported U.S. Attempt To Extend Iran’s Arms Embargo Breaches UN Resolution

TEHRAN, Apr 30 (NNN-IRNA) – The U.S. attempt to extend Iran’s arms embargo, reported by media, is in contravention of UN Security Council Resolution 2231, Iranian ambassador to the United Nations said on Wednesday (yesterday). The UN “Security Council members should pay heed to the fact that any move to…

UAE Reports 549 New COVID-19 Cases, 11,929 In Total

DUBAI, Apr 30 (NNN-WAM) – The United Arab Emirates (UAE), on Wednesday, announced 549 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the total confirmed cases in the country to 11,929. The new cases include many nationalities, and all are in a stable condition and receiving medical treatment, said UAE’s Ministry of Health and…

Bring Back Thousands Of Indian Workers Stranded In Middle East, Rahul Gandhi Urges Centre

NEW DELHI, Apr 30 (NNN-ZEE NEWS) – Former Congress president, Rahul Gandhi, urged the Centre to bring back thousands of Indian workers stranded in the Middle East, where they are left out of work, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “The COVID-19 crisis and shutting of businesses in the Middle East,…

Jordan To Bring Back Nationals Stranded Abroad From May 5

AMMAN, Apr 30 (NNN-PETRA) – Jordan will start to bring back its nationals stranded abroad, from May 5, the government said. After Jordan closed its airport and border crossings in mid-Mar, as part of efforts to combat COVID-19, thousands of Jordanians, including students, expatriates and many others, who were on…

Saudi Arabia Registers 1,325 New COVID-19 Cases, 21,402 In Total

RIYADH, Apr 30 (NNN-SPA) – Saudi Arabia registered, on Wednesday, 1,325 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the accumulated cases to 21,402. Health Ministry Spokesperson, Mohammed Al Abdulaali, told the daily press briefing that, the kingdom also registered five new fatalities, bringing the total deaths to 157. He added that, locals represent…

Fire erupts in Istanbul’s recycling facility, no casualties reported

ISTANBUL, Apr 30 (NNN-ANADOLU) – A fire erupted at a recycling facility in Istanbul, on Wednesday, with no reported injuries, a local media outlet said. The cause of the fire was not immediately clear, the NTV broadcaster said, noting, the intervention of fire brigades has been continuing. A video, aired…

Yemen’s Southern Transitional Council Declares 72-Hour Curfew In Aden

ADEN, Apr 30 (NNN-SABA) – Yemen’s Southern Transitional Council (STC) declared a three-day 24-hour curfew, in a bid to curb the spread of COVID-19 in the country’s southern port city of Aden. Responding to five confirmed cases of COVID-19, the STC that’s controlling Aden and the neighbouring southern cities, announced…

Nigerian Troops Free 15 Hostages From Pirates In Delta Region

ABUJA, Apr 29 (NNN-AGENCIES) – A total of 15 hostages held by pirates, in Nigeria’s delta region were rescued by troops, operating in the oil-producing state of Bayelsa, said a military spokesman. The hostages were held in five speed boats owned by the pirates and were freed by the troops,…

India’s COVID-19 Death Toll Rises To 937 As Total Cases Reach 29,974

NEW DELHI, Apr 29 (NNN-PTI) – India’s federal health ministry, Tuesday evening, said, three new deaths due to COVID-19, besides 539 fresh positive cases, were reported, since the morning, across the country, taking the number of deaths to 937 and total cases to 29,974. “As of 5:00 p.m. (local time),…