Plane Carrying Chinese Medical Supplies For Europe Lands In Belgium

LIEGE, Belgium, Mar 14 (NNN-XINHUA) – A plane carrying Chinese medical supplies for Europe, to assist its battle against the COVID-19 landed in Liege, Belgium on Friday night. The supplies were donated by two charities — Jack Ma Foundation and Alibaba Foundation and comprise half a million face masks, which…

Australian capital confirms First COVID-19 case

CANBERRA, Mar 12 (NNN-AGENCIES) – The first COVID-19 case was reported in the Australian capital Canberra today. According to Andrew Barr, chief minister of the Australian Capital Territory (ACT), a man in his 30’s became unwell on Tuesday. He presented to the Weston Creek Walk-in Centre on the following day,…

Clash In Central Philippines Kills Two Leftist Rebels, One Soldier

MANILA, Mar 12 (NNN-PNA) – The Philippine military said this morning that, two leftist rebels and an army soldier have been killed, in a clash in Samar province, in the central Philippines. The military said, fierce fighting broke out shortly after 8.00 a.m. local time, between the Philippine Army and…

Palestinian Boy Killed By Israeli Forces In West Bank

NABLUS, Palestine, Mar 12 (NNN-WAFA) – A Palestinian teenager was killed, after he was shot by Israeli forces, in clashes in the northern West Bank village of Beita, according to Palestinian medical sources. Palestinian Ministry of Health declared that Mohammad Hamayel, 15, succumbed to wounds after he was shot in…

Qatar Confirms 238 New COVID-19 Cases

DOHA, Mar 12 (NNN-QNA) – Qatar, on Wednesday, announced that, 238 new cases of COVID-19 were registered in the country. All the new cases detected had interacted with people previously identified as infected. Qatar, on Monday, announced a nationwide closure of all schools and universities, “until further notice,” amid concerns…

Turkey’s Former Deputy Prime Minister Launches New Party

ANKARA, Mar 12 (NNN-ANADOLU) – Turkey’s former deputy prime minister, Ali Babacan, on Wednesday, announced the launch of his party, dubbed the Democracy and Progress Party, months after he resigned from the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP). “It’s time for democracy and progress for Turkey. If you are looking…

Palestine Condemns U.S. State Department’s Description Of East Jerusalem Palestinians

RAMALLAH, Mar 12 (NNN-WAFA) – The Palestinians condemned the U.S. State Department’s new description of Palestinian citizens who live in East Jerusalem as, “non-Israeli residents.” Nabil Abu Rudeineh, spokesman of the Palestinian Presidency, said in an official press statement that, Palestine condemns the U.S. State Department’s report, which defined the…

Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan To Enhance Trade, Economic Cooperation

BAKU, Mar 12 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan affirmed mutual interest, in expanding and diversifying bilateral trade and economic cooperation, as the two countries’ top leaders met here. “We defined priority areas of cooperation, in particular energy, transport, communications, chemical and textile industry, construction, technologies, service sector and etc.,” Turkmen…

Saudi Arabia Closes Movie Theatres Until Further Notice

RIYADH, Mar 12 (NNN-SPA) – Saudi Arabia announced on Wednesday, it closed down movie theatres “until further notice,” to prevent the outbreak of COVID-19. The decision was part of steps the kingdom is taking, to protect the safety of citizens. Meanwhile, the health ministry announced, on Wednesday, through its Twitter…

Kuwait To Suspend Commercial Flights

KUWAIT, Mar 12 (NNN-KUNA) – Kuwait decided, on Wednesday, to suspend commercial flights to and from the country, starting from tomorrow, Mar 13. The decision was made at a meeting of the Kuwaiti government, on Wednesday (yesterday). At a news conference, following the meeting, Tareq Al-Mezrem, the government spokesman, said…