Cuba Backs WHO After U.S. Announces Terminating Relationship

HAVANA, May 31 (NNN-PRENSA LATINA) – The Cuban government declared, on Saturday, its full support of the World Health Organisation (WHO), after the United States announced it is terminating its relationship with the global organisation. Cuban Foreign Minister, Bruno Rodriguez wrote on his Twitter account that, Cuba lends “its full…

Egyptian, French Presidents Discuss Regional Issues, Focus On War-Torn Libya

CAIRO, May 31 (NNN-MENA) – Egyptian President, Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, and his French counterpart, Emmanuel Macron, discussed the development of several regional issues, including the situation in Libya. During a phone call, Macron said, he is keen to exchange views with Sisi over these issues, as Cairo plays a key…

Some 200 Arrested In Violent Protests In NYC Over Death Of George Floyd

NEW YORK, May 31 (NNN-XINHUA) – Protests over Minnesota black man, George Floyd’s death turned violent in New York City, with around 200 protesters arrested, local media said. Tensions flared after a generally peaceful demonstration on Friday afternoon. In the borough of Brooklyn, people clashed with officers and a police…

DPRK Fully Supports China’s Decision On National Security Legislation For Hong Kong

PYONGYANG, May 30 (NNN-KCNA) – The Foreign Ministry of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), said, it fully supports China’s decision on national security legislation for Hong Kong, today. It is a legitimate step that China adopted to Safeguard National Security, which is based on the Constitution of the…

COVID-19 Cases Surpass 170,000 In India, Death Toll At 4,971

NEW DELHI, May 30 (NNN-UNI) – The total number of COVID-19 cases in India surpassed 170,000-mark, reaching 173,763 today, even as the death toll stood at 4,971, said the data issued by the federal health ministry, a short while ago. As many as 265 new deaths, besides fresh 7,964 positive…

1,993 New COVID-19 Infections Detected In Qatar, Totalling 52,907

DOHA, May 30 (NNN-QNA) – Qatar’s health ministry, on Friday announced 1,993 new infections of the novel coronavirus, increasing the total number of the confirmed cases in the Gulf state to 52,907. “Some 5,205 people recovered, bringing the total number of recoveries to 20,604, while three died, raising the fatalities…

UAE Reports 638 New COVID-19 Cases, 33,170 In Total

DUBAI, May 30 (NNN-WAM) – The United Arab Emirates (UAE), on Friday, announced 638 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the total number of confirmed cases in the country to 33,170. The UAE’s Ministry of Health and Prevention, said in a statement, the new cases include many nationalities. All are in a…

Oman Reports 811 New COVID-19 Cases, 9,820 In Total

MUSCAT, May 30 (NNN-ONA) – The Omani Ministry of Health announced on Friday, 811 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number of cases in the country to 9,820. According to a statement issued by the ministry, all new cases, including 315 Omanis, are related to community contact. The…

Iran’s New Speaker Urges Boost Of Comprehensive Cooperation With Turkey

TEHRAN, May 30 (NNN-TASNIM) – Iran’ new parliament speaker, called for boosting cooperation between the Islamic republic and Turkey in diverse areas. Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf made the remarks, in a telephone conversation with Turkish Parliament Speaker, Mustafa Sentop. Qalibaf stressed the importance of cooperation between Iran and Turkey, in ensuring…

India’s GDP Growth Slows To 11-Year Low Of 4.2 Percent In 2019-20

NEW DELHI, May 30 (NNN-UNI) – India’s economic growth rate during the full financial year of 2019-20, slowed to 4.2 percent, as compared to 6.1 percent expansion in 2018-19, government data release showed. The annual expansion in the GDP at 4.2 percent in fiscal year 2019-20 is the lowest pace…