Indonesian Capital Extends Partial Lock-down Amid COVID-19 Spread

JAKARTA, Apr 23 (NNN-ANTARA) – The Indonesian capital, Jakarta, on Wednesday, decided to extend the partial lock-down in the city, as the COVID-19 virus continues spreading. Jakarta’s Governor, Anies Baswedan announced that the partial lock-down, which was planned to end on Thursday (today), will be extended to May 22. “We…

Israel Reports 14,498 COVID-19 Cases In Total

JERUSALEM, Apr 23 (NNN-MA’AN) – Israel’s Ministry of Health reported 556 new cases of COVID-19, on Wednesday, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 14,498. According to the ministry, the number of recoveries on Wednesday reached a daily record high of 708. Thus, the total number of recoveries in…

Oman Reports 106 New COVID-19 Cases, 1,614 In Total

MUSCAT, Apr 23 (NNN-ONA) – The Omani Ministry of Health, announced on Wednesday, 106 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number in the country to 1,614. Out of the 106 new cases, there are 35 Omanis, and all the new cases are related to community contact, according to…

South Africa Reports Seven More Deaths From COVID-19

CAPE TOWN, Apr 23 (NNN-BUANEWS) – South Africa, on Wednesday, reported seven more deaths from the COVID-19 pandemic, bringing its death toll to 65. Five of the deaths occurred in the Western Cape province and two in KwaZulu-Natal, Health Minister, Zweli Mkhize, said, in his latest update on the pandemic.…

Jordanian King, Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Discuss Efforts To Counter COVID-19

AMMAN, Apr 23 (NNN-PETRA) – King Abdullah, in a phone call with Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the crown prince of Abu Dhabi and deputy supreme commander of the United Arab Emirates’ Armed Forces, discussed joint efforts to counter the COVID-19. King Abdullah and Sheikh Mohamed stressed the importance…

Thousands Of Displaced People In Yemen Hit By Floods

UNITED NATIONS, Apr 23 (NNN-SABA) – The United Nations is working with the government of Yemen, to assess the needs of 14,700 internally displaced people, reportedly caught in floods in Aden. Heavy rains hit Yemen earlier this week, causing flooding in northern governorates and Aden, said Stephane Dujarric, spokesman for…

Turkey Reports 3,083 More COVID-19 Cases, 98,674 In Total

ANKARA, Apr 23 (NNN-ANADOLU) – Turkish Health Minister, Fahrettin Koca on Wednesday, confirmed 3,083 new COVID-19 cases and 117 more deaths in Turkey for the past 24 hours. The total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Turkey increased to 98,674, while the death toll surged to 2,376, Koca said. Turkey…

Protests Resumed In Lebanon Against Gov’t Policies

BEIRUT, Apr 23 (NNN-NNA) – Lebanese protesters resumed their demonstrations all over the country, against the cabinet’s policies, amid a meeting for parliament to approve draft laws. Protesters drove their cars while holding Lebanese flags and vowing to resume their nationwide protests, given the dire economic circumstances and the inability…

India COVID-19 Death Toll Rises To 652 As Total Cases Reach 20,471

NEW DELHI, Apr 23 (NNN-PTI) – India’s federal health ministry, on Wednesday evening, said, 12 new deaths due to the COVID-19, besides fresh 487 positive cases, were reported, since the morning, across the country, taking the number of deaths to 652 and total cases to 20,471. “As of 5:00 p.m.…

Palestinian Official Condemns U.S. Official’s Remarks On Israeli Annexation Plan

RAMALLAH, Apr 23 (NNN-WAFA) – A senior Palestinian official said that, the United States has no right to decide the fate of Palestinian lands and doesn’t provide legitimacy to any Israeli plan to seize it. “Only the Palestinian people can decide the fate of their lands, on which they will…