New Thai Electric Tuk-Tuks Provide Social Distancing Facilities To Reduce COVID-19 Infection Risks

BANGKOK, June 4 (NNN-TNA) – The Thai Electric Vehicle Association ( EVAT), on Wednesday, launched a new type of electric tricycle, “aka tuk-tuk” as an alternative to public transportation, with clear plastic sheets covering all sides of the vehicle, to avoid the risk of COVID-19 infections. EVAT said that the…

Earthquake Jolts Bali, No Tsunami Alert Issued

JAKARTA, June 4 (NNN-ANTARA) – An earthquake, with a magnitude of 5.7, struck off Indonesia’s Bali Island, in the central part of Indonesia Wednesday night (last night), the meteorology and geophysics agency said here. The agency earlier reported the quake with a magnitude of 6.0, said an official, in charge…

Cyclone Nisarga With Strong Winds Made Landfall On India’s Western Coast

NEW DELHI, June 4 (NNN-XINHUA) – Cyclone Nisarga made landfall at Alibaug area, on India’s western coast, near financial capital Mumbai, at around 13:15 p.m. (local time) on Wednesday, even as winds up to 120-140 kilometres per hour (kmp) were reported from the area, confirmed an official at the India…

Israel Tests New Ballistic Missile System

JERUSALEM, June 3 (NNN-MA’AN) – Israel has tested a new precise ballistic strike missile, capable of hitting targets in the range of 400 km, Israel Aerospace Industries said, on Tuesday. The missile is part of a weapon system named LORA (Long-Range Artillery Weapon System), developed by Israel Aerospace Industries, a…

Iran Urges Europe To Stand Against U.S. Sanctions

TEHRAN, June 3 (NNN-IRNA) – Iran’s President, Hassan Rouhani, on Tuesday, urged the European Union to stand against U.S. “illegal” sanctions against the Islamic republic, Press TV reported. Washington violated international regulations by increasing sanctions against Iran, he said. “Under the ongoing circumstances, the European Union, particularly Finland, should carry…

Palestine Urges ICC To Investigate Israel’s Demolition Of Palestinian Homes In East Jerusalem

RAMALLAH, June 3 (NNN-WAFA) – Palestine urged the International Criminal Court (ICC), to open an official investigation into Israel’s demolition of Palestinians’ homes in East Jerusalem. The Palestinian Foreign Ministry said, Israeli authorities are demolishing homes and private constructions in East Jerusalem, as part of its plan to expand its…

Wheat, Barley Crops Targeted By Rebels’ Arson In NE Syria: Report

DAMASCUS, June 3 (NNN-SANA) – Rebels set fire to a large area of wheat and barley crops, in Syria’s northeastern province of Hasakah on Tuesday, a war monitor reported. The Turkish-backed rebel groups have destroyed about 11,000 dunams (about 2,717 acres) of wheat and barley crops, in the countryside of…

Saudi Arabia Pledges 500 Million USD To Support Yemen

RIYADH, June 3 (NNN-SPA) – Saudi Arabia pledged, on Tuesday, 500 million U.S. dollars for Yemen. The Supervisor General of King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre, Abdullah Al Rabeeah, announced the plan during the virtual Yemen High-Level Pledging Conference 2020, that is organised by Saudi Arabia, in partnership with…

Europe-Based Airlines Start To Resume Services As Countries Try To Revive Tourism

ROME/BRUSSLES, June 3 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Europe-based airlines are starting to resume services step by step, as countries try to revive tourism, as a way to bring their economies, battered hard by the COVID-19 pandemic, back to life. Alitalia, Italy’s flagship airline, formally launched long-haul flight from Rome to New York…

Mexico Reports Highest Daily Increase In New COVID-19 Cases

MEXICO, June 3 (NNN-PRENSA LATINA) – Mexico’s deputy health minister, said on Tuesday that, the COVID-19 virus, had reached its maximum intensity in the country, after the ministry reported a record increase in daily cases. The ministry said, on Tuesday, there were an additional 3,891 cases of the COVID-19, and…