Myanmar Receives 6.7 Million USD From China Under LMC Special Fund

NAY PYI TAW, Mar 24 (NNN-MNA) – Myanmar received over 6.7 million U.S. dollars from China, under the Lancang-Mekong Cooperation (LMC) Special Fund, on Monday. The signing ceremony of the agreement on the transfer of fund for LMC Special Fund (2020) projects, was held in Myanmar’s capital, Nay Pyi Taw.…

New Zealand To Go Into Lock-down In Two Days: PM

WELLINGTON, Mar 23 (NNN-AGENCIES) – New Zealand Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern, said today that, the country will shut down, in response to the community transmission of COVID-19, in two days. Ardern announced, the country would adopt the most severe response, level four of New Zealand’s COVID-19 response system, in 48…

11 Killed In SE Brazil Bus, Truck Collision

RIO DE JANEIRO, Mar 23 (NNN-PRENSA LATINA) – At least 11 people were killed and another 17 injured, when a bus collided head on with a truck in southeast Brazil’s Minas Gerais state on Sunday. According to the Federal Highway Police, the accident took place around dawn, along a highway…

Attempted Prison Break In Colombia Leaves 23 Inmates Dead

BOGOTA, Mar 23 (NNN-PRENSA LATINA) – An attempted prison break in Colombia’s capital, Bogota, left 23 inmates dead and 83 others injured, of whom 32 are hospitalised, Justice Minister, Margarita Cabello, said. “Today is a very painful day for the country. I have to report that, last night, there was…

Yemeni Government Forces Capture 20 Houthis

ADEN, Mar 23 (NNN-SABA) – Yemen’s government forces declared that, nearly 20 members of the Houthi rebel group were captured, during battles near the northeastern province of Marib. According to a statement, government forces aborted an attempt by the Houthis, aimed at advancing into the western part of oil-rich Marib.…

Iran’s COVID-19 Death Toll Approaches 1,700, While Syria Reports First Case

CAIRO, Mar 23 (NNN-MENA) – The death toll from COVID-19 in Iran, soared to 1,685 on Sunday, as Syria reported the first case of infection. A total of 21,638 people have been infected with the highly infectious virus so far, 7,913 of whom have recovered. Earlier Sunday, the Iranian authorities…

Lao Gov’t Urges Workers Abroad To Return Via Int’l Checkpoints

VIENTIANE, Mar 23 (NNN-KPL) – The Lao government called on all Lao workers in foreign countries returning home, to enter through official international checkpoints, to ensure they are scanned for COVID-19. Lao labour authorities are also mulling actions to assist Lao workers in foreign countries, including Thailand, following directions from…

Nepal’s Border With India To Be Shut Down For A Week To Prevent COVID-19

KATHMANDU, Mar 23 (NNN-NEPALNEWS) — With the increasing spread of COVID-19 infection across the world, Nepal decided to shut down its border with China and India for a week. The decision was made in a cabinet meeting, held on Sunday evening, under the leadership of Prime Minister, KP Sharma Oli…

Lebanon Receives A 14.5-Million-USD Donation For Fight Against COVID-19

BEIRUT, Mar 23 (NNN-NNA) – Lebanon on Sunday, received at least 22 billion Lebanese pounds (about 14.5 million U.S. dollars) donated by citizens, expatriates and officials to combat COVID-19, MTV reported. The donation will be delivered through Bank Audi, to the Rafic Hariri hospital and other public hospitals involved in…

Palestinian Man Killed By Israeli Soldier’s Gunfire Near Ramallah

RAMALLAH, Mar 23 (NNN-WAFA) – A Palestinian man was declared dead Sunday night, after being shot by Israeli soldiers, near the West Bank city of Ramallah, Palestinian Ministry of Health, said. Another Palestinian was hospitalised after being injured by Israeli gunfire, in the same incident, the ministry said in a…