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…

Oman Air Suspends Flights To Saudi Arabia

MUSCAT, Oman, Mar 12 (NNN-ONA) – Oman Air, on Wednesday, announced that it will temporarily suspend its flights between Saudi Arabia and Oman. “As a result of the new travel restrictions, Oman Air will temporarily be suspending all flights between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Sultanate of Oman,…

Iran’s Medicine Likely To Help Treat Infection With COVID-19: Official

TEHRAN, Mar 12 (NNN-IRNA) – Iranian Health Ministry, announced that, the test of a domestically-made medicine, resulted in treatment of symptoms in severe cases of COVID-19, Tehran Times daily reported. The test of an immuno-modulatory drug, called Actemra, in patients infected by the coronavirus, resulted in the partial recovery of…

COVID-19 Cases In Israel Rise To 97

JERUSALEM, Mar 12 (NNN-WAFA) – A total of 27 Israelis were tested positive for COVID-19 on Wednesday, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 97, according to the Israeli Ministry of Health. Of the 97 infected, two are in serious condition, while three others have recovered, said the ministry.…

Two U.S., One British Nationals Killed In Rocket Attack On Military Base Near Iraqi Capital

BAGHDAD, Mar 12 (NNN-NINA) – Local media reported two U.S. soldiers and a British national were killed, and some 12 people wounded, in a rocket barrage, on a military base in the north of the capital, Baghdad. A U.S. official confirmed that two U.S. soldiers and a British were killed…

Israeli President Receives Official Election Results

JERUSALEM, Mar 12 (NNN-MA’AN) – Israeli President, Reuven Rivlin, issued a call for a unity government, after the official results of the Mar 2 elections were submitted to him, on Wednesday. Neil Handel, chairman of the Central Elections Committee that oversees the elections, handed the president the final results, during…

Japan, S. Korea Agree To Continue Trade Talks After Lengthy Teleconference

TOKYO, Mar 12 (NNN-NHK) – Japanese and South Korean trade officials, agreed at the conclusion of lengthy talks, to continue to hold dialogue on ways export controls can be improved. The director general-level meeting was held as a teleconference, due to both sides’ travel restrictions to combat the spread of…

Alert Level Raised Over Kanlaon Volcano In Central Philippines

MANILA, Mar 11 (NNN-PNA) – The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology today raised the alert level over Mount Kanlaon volcano in the central Philippines, saying the volcano has “entered a period of unrest.” The institute said, it declared alter level 1, saying that, the volcano on Negros Oriental province,…