Algeria Confirms First COVID-19 Case

ALGIERS, Feb 26 (NNN-APS) – Algerian Health Minister, Abderrahmane Benbouzid, on Tuesday, announced that the first COVID-19 case was detected in the country. In a statement to the state-run ENTV channel, Benbouzid noted that, the patient is an Italian national who arrived in Algeria on Feb 17, with another person.…

Britain’s Prince Charles To Visit Jordan Over Bilateral Ties

AMMAN, Feb 26 (NNN-PETRA) – Britain’s Prince Charles, the Prince of Wales, and the Duchess of Cornwall, will start an official visit to Jordan on Mar 23, over bilateral ties, said a statement by the Jordanian Royal Court. During the visit, the two will meet King Abdullah II and Queen…

Five Killed In Military Attacks In N. Afghanistan

MAZAR-I-SHARIF, Afghanistan, Feb 26 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Five people, including a civilian have been killed, as Taliban fighters stormed a security checkpoint in Charkent district, of northern Balkh province, district governor, Salima Mazari, said, Tuesday. A group of armed militants attacked a security checkpoint in Parabarat village, of the restive district,…

Indian Police Issues Shoot-On-Sight Orders As Death Toll Reaches 13 In Citizenship Law-Related Violence

NEW DELHI, Feb 26 (NNN-XINHUA) – Indian police, on Tuesday evening (last night), issued shoot-on-sight orders in the affected areas in New Delhi, as communal violence over the controversial citizenship law intensifies. “Police deployment was made in affected areas and order of shoot on sight have been issued, to calm…

Kuwait Celebrated 59th National Day Under Amir’s Leadership

KUWAIT, Feb 26 (NNN-KUNA) – Kuwait celebrated on Tuesday (yesterday), the 59th National Day, which coincided with the 14th anniversary of the Amir’s, Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, assumption as ruler of Kuwait, amid celebrations of patriotism and loyalty. Kuwait’s celebrations first started back in 1962, when the country began…

Turkish Plane Passengers Under Quarantine Over COVID-19 Concerns

ANKARA, Feb 26 (NNN-ANADOLU) – A Turkish Airlines plane, departing from Tehran in Iran and due to arrive in Istanbul, was diverted to Turkish capital, Ankara on Tuesday, over the suspicion of COVID-19 infection and passengers on board have been taken under quarantine. A total of 132 passengers and crew…

Croatia Confirms First Case Of COVID-19

ZAGREB, Feb 26 (NNN-XINHUA) – Croatian Prime Minister, Andrej Plenkovic, announced, Tuesday, Croatia has confirmed the first case of COVID-19 infection. The patient is a young man who is, so far, feeling well and is admitted to the University Hospital for Infectious Diseases, “Dr. Fran Mihaljevic” Zagreb, the prime minister…

Over 26,000 People Attended Brunei’s 36th National Day Celebrations

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Feb 24 (NNN-BB NEWS) – Over 26,000 participants put on a near-flawless performance for Brunei’s 36th National Day Parade ceremony in the capital on Sunday (yesterday). In line with tradition, the ceremony started with the Sultan, Haji Hassanal Bolkiah, inspecting the guard of honour, comprising personnel of…

Drought Is Not Over Yet, Australian Politicians Warn

SYDNEY, Feb 24 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Despite record-breaking rainfall on Australia’s east coast in recent weeks, politicians warn that for most of New South Wales (NSW) state, severe drought conditions are far from over. “The recent downpours were a welcome relief, but people need to understand that many parts of the…

Cambodian PM Says All Westerdam Passengers Return Home After Testing Negative For COVID-19

PHNOM PENH, Feb 24 (NNN-AKP) — Cambodian Prime Minister, Samdech Techo Hun Sen, said today (Monday), that all Westerdam cruise ship passengers, left Cambodia for their home countries, after none of them tested positive for COVID-19. “Now, all have left Cambodia, but some crew have not gone back yet because…