Indian Government Sends High-Level Team To Bihar As Over 100 Kids Die Of Encephalitis

NEW DELHI, India, June 18 (NNN-PTI) – The Indian government has sent a high level multi-disciplinary team to Muzaffarpur district, of the eastern state of Bihar, to support the state government in epidemiology research, as the death toll of kids dying due to Acute Encephalitis Syndrome (AES) crossed the 100-mark.…

Over 15,000 Cancer-Affected Patients Died In 2018 In Afghanistan

KABUL, Afghanistan, June 18 (NNN-AGENCIES) – More than 15,000 cancer-affected patients, out of a total of 20,000 Afghans, affected with the disease, lost their lives in 2018, said a statement of the Afghanistan Public Health Ministry, released here today. “Nearly 40,000 Afghans were suffering various types of cancer diseases, from…

Five Killed, Seven Injured In Hospital Shooting In Eastern Pakistan

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan, June 18 (NNN-PPI) – At least five people were killed and several others injured, after two groups clashed inside a hospital, in Nankana Sahib district of Pakistan’s eastern Punjab province, local media reported today (Tuesday). According to reports, the groups, from two different clans, opened fire at each…

Lebanon’s House Speaker Calls To Reject “Deal Of The Century”

BEIRUT, Lebanon, June 18 (NNN-NNA) – Lebanon’s House Speaker, Nabih Berri, called upon Palestinian parties in Lebanon, to hold a conference in Beirut, to announce a unified stance with regard to the “Deal of the Century.” Berri said, the conference would witness the participation of different political parties, regardless of…

16 Daesh Militants Killed In Air Strike In Northern Iraq

BAGHDAD, Iraq, June 18 (NNN-NINA) – A total of 16 Daesh militants were killed on Monday, in an air strike by the U.S.-led coalition aircraft, in Iraq’s northern province of Nineveh, the Iraqi military said. Acting on intelligence reports from Nineveh’s Operations Command, the U.S.-led coalition aircraft carried out an…

Saudi King Donates One Million USD To International Civil Aviation Organisation

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, June 18 (NNN-SPA) – Saudi King, Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, has donated one million U.S. dollars, to the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO), it was reported on Monday. The financial support would be allocated to the ongoing ICAO “No Country Left Behind” initiative, under which ICAO…

Kuwait Launches First Stem Cell Clinic In Gulf Region

KUWAIT CITY, Kuwait, June 18 (NNN-KUNA) – Kuwait opened the first medical facility, dedicated to stem cell treatment and umbilical cord care, in the Gulf region. At an inauguration ceremony of the Stem Cell and Umbilical Cord Centre, Kuwait’s Minister of Health, Bassel Al-Sabah, said that, stem cell research has…

Iran Ready To Further Develop Relations With China

TEHRAN, Iran, June 18 (NNN-IRNA) – Iranian President, Hassan Rouhani, on Monday, said that, Iran is ready to further develop relations with China, in all fields of mutual interest, and welcomes China’s investment in Iranian projects. The president made the remarks, while receiving credential, presented by Chang Hua, the new…

Iraqi PM Meets Russian Delegation Over Bilateral Ties, Regional Developments

BAGHDAD, Iraq, June 18 (NNN-NINA) – Iraqi Prime Minister, Adel Abdul Mahdi, met on Monday, with a Russian delegation to discuss bilateral ties and regional developments, a statement by Mahdi’s office said. During his meeting with the Russian delegation headed by Alexander Lavrentiev, President Vladimir Putin’s special envoy for Syria,…

Jordan’s Budget Deficit Drops To 428.3 Million USD In First Four Months

AMMAN, Jordan, June 18 (NNN-PETRA) – Jordan’s public budget deficit, after grants hit 303.7 million dinars (428.3 million U.S. dollars) by the end of April, down from 377.8 million dinars last year. Meanwhile, the budget deficit before grants was 388.3 million dinars, down from 451.9 million dinars in 2018. Domestic…