Saudi Arabia Reports 1,912 New COVID-19 Cases, 39,048 In Total

RIYADH, May 11 (NNN-SPA) – Saudi Arabia’s COVID-19 cases rose, on Sunday, to 39,048 with 1,912 new infections, it was reported. Meanwhile, seven more died from the virus, raising the death toll to 246, while 143 are in critical condition, Mohammed Al Abdulaali, the health ministry spokesman, told the daily…

Israel’s COVID-19 Cases Rise To 16,477, Death Toll Hits 252

JERUSALEM, May 11 (NNN-MA’AN) – The number of COVID-19 cases in Israel has risen to 16,477, with 23 new cases registered on Sunday, the state’s Ministry of Health reported. The death toll rose to 252, with five new death cases reported. The number of patients in serious condition dropped from…

Saudi-Led Coalition Denies Deporting 800 Somalis To Yemen

RIYADH, May 11 (NNN-SPA) – The Saudi-led coalition, on Sunday, rejected as “baseless,” the allegation of the Houthi militia, that the kingdom deported 800 Somalis to Yemen. Instead, Turki Al Maliki, the coalition spokesman, accused the Houthis of forcefully deporting more than 8,000 Africans, including children and women, from Yemen…

Iran’s Top Commander Lauds Launch Of Noor 1 Satellite As “Shift In Balance Of Power”

TEHRAN, May 11 (NNN-TASNIM) – An Iranian army general said on Sunday that, the recent launch of Noor 1 satellite, by the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC), is a prelude to the “shift in the balance of power” in favour of Iran. The launch of the homegrown Noor 1 satellite,…

Turkey Reports 138,657 COVID-19 Cases, 3,786 Deaths

ANKARA, May 11 (NNN-ANADOLU) – Turkey reported 1,542 new cases of COVID-19 and 47 new deaths in the past 24 hours, Health Minister, Fahrettin Koca, said Sunday. Turkey’s total confirmed cases stood at 138,657, and the death toll reached 3,786, the minister tweeted. Turkey conducted 36,187 tests in the last…

India’s Ex-PM Manmohan Singh Admitted To Hospital After Chest Pain

NEW DELHI, May 11 (NNN-PTI) – Former Indian Prime Minister, Manmohan Singh, was admitted to Delhi-based All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), after he complained of chest pain, it was reported, late on Sunday evening. He has been kept under observation at a cardio-thoracic ward, added the report. Singh,…

Bangladesh’s COVID-19 Cases Reach Daily High Of 887

DHAKA, May 11 (NNN-BSS) – The number of new COVID-19 infections in Bangladesh rose by 887 on Sunday, the highest daily increase, since Mar 8. Senior Health Ministry official, Nasima Sultana, told an online media briefing that, “887 new COVID-19 positive cases and 14 deaths, including 10 men and four…

COVID-19 Cases In Japan Rise By 70 To 15,847

TOKYO, May 11 (NNN-NHK) – The confirmed COVID-19 cases in Japan increased by 70, to reach 15,847, according to the latest figures from the health ministry and local authorities on Sunday. The number excludes the 712 cases from the Diamond Princess cruise ship, that was quarantined in Yokohama near Tokyo.…

Nearly Two Million Uzbeks Fought In WWII: Uzbek President

TASHKENT, May 11 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Almost two million Uzbeks fought Nazi Germany during World War II, according to newly revealed data, Uzbek President, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, said. “Until now it was believed that about 1.5 million (Uzbeks) participated in the war. However, according to recent data, about 1.951 million people were…

16 Members Of A Bahraini Family Contract COVID-19 Due To Reckless Non-Compliance Of Social Distancing Guidelines

MANAMA, May 10 (NNN-BNA) – The Ministry of Health stressed the importance of following all official health guidelines and social distancing measures, intended to mitigate the spread of the COVID-19, during the holy month of Ramadan. The ministry announced that it registered 16 active cases of the virus among a…