Moscow, Riyadh “Very Close” To Deal On Oil Output Cuts: Report

MOSCOW, Apr 7 (NNN-TASS) – Russia and Saudi Arabia are “very close” to a deal on oil production cuts, Kirill Dmitriev, CEO of Russian Direct Investment Fund, a sovereign wealth fund managing 10 billion U.S. dollars, said, Monday. “I think the whole market understands that, this deal is important and…

Japan To Announce State Of Emergency, Cinemas To Close

TOKYO, Apr 7 (NNN-NHK) – Japanese Prime Minister, Shinzo Abe, says, he is ready to declare a state of emergency from as early as Tuesday (today), as part of a growing response to the COVID-19 outbreak. The declaration would affect Tokyo, second city Osaka and five other densely populated prefectures.…

Brunei Health Ministry Receives Contributions To Combat COVID-19

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Apr 7 (NNN-BBNEWS) – Brunei Shell Petroleum Company (BSP) and Brunei Shell Marketing Company (BSM) handed over contributions to the Ministry of Health (MoH), as part of the COVID-19 relief efforts, at MoH’s Al-‘Afiah Hall yesterday. The contribution of fuel vouchers for the Medical Emergency/Critical vehicles, services…

New Zealand Extends State Of National Emergency

WELLINGTON, Apr 7 (NNN-AGENCIES) – New Zealand Minister of Civil Defence, Peeni Henare, announced today that, the State of National Emergency to support the COVID-19 response will be extended a second time for a further seven days. The initial declaration was made on Mar 25, and the seven-day declaration can…

Saudi Cities Get 24-Hour Curfew, Kuwait Isolates Two Districts Over COVID-19

RIYADH, Apr 7 (NNN-SPA/KUNA) – Saudi Arabia placed its capital, Riyadh and other big cities, under a 24-hour curfew on Monday, locking down much of the population, as the largest Gulf Arab country expanded efforts to stem the spread of COVID-19. The new curfew applies to the cities of Riyadh,…

5.0-Magnitude Quake Hits 79 km WNW Of Sinabang, Indonesia

BEIJING, Apr 7 (NNN-XINHUA) – An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.0, jolted 79 km, WNW of Sinabang, Indonesia, at 19:20:27 GMT on Monday, the U.S. Geological Survey said. The epicentre, with a depth of 35.0 km, was initially determined to be at 2.8254 degrees north latitude, and 95.753 degrees…

Egypt’s Anti-COVID-19 Efforts Face More Difficulties As Confirmed Cases Top 1,000

CAIRO, Apr 7 (NNN-MENA) – As confirmed COVID-19 cases in Egypt exceeded 1,000, it would be more difficult for the medical authorities to control the spread of the lethal virus, Egyptian experts warned. Egypt, a country with a population of 100 million, has so far confirmed 1,173 COVID-19 cases, including…

Iran In Talks With Countries To Swap Prisoners Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

TEHRAN, Apr 7 (NNN-IRNA) – Iranian Deputy Justice Minister, Mahmoud Abbasi, said that, Iran is in talks with some countries, to exchange prisoners, amid the COVID-19 pandemic. “Given the current sensitive situation and outbreak of the virus, we are in talks with countries to exchange prisoners,” Abbasi said, noting, the…

Pakistani PM Reshuffles Federal Cabinet Amid Fight Against COVID-19

ISLAMABAD, Apr 7 (NNN-APP) – Pakistani Prime Minister, Imran Khan, on Monday evening, reshuffled the federal cabinet by changing portfolios for different ministers and by making fresh appointments in different ministries and ministerial departments, the Prime Minister Office said. According to a statement issued by the Prime Minister Office, Khan…

First Afghan Doctor Dies From COVID-19 In Kabul

KABUL, Apr 7 (NNN-AGENCIES) – An Afghan physician, infected with the COVID-19, died from the virus on Monday, authorities confirmed. “With deep regrets, we declare the death of Dr. Hanifullah Hanif, specialist physician, internal medicine, at the Amiri Medical Complex, due to the COVID-19,” the private Amiri hospital said, in…