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7.5-magnitude quake hits off Russia’s Kuril Islands: USGS

MOSCOW, March 25 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A 7.5-magnitude quake hit off Russia’s Kuril Islands on Wednesday, the US Geological Survey said.…

Roundup: Iran’s COVID-19 Death Toll Nears 2,000, As Saudi Arabia Reports 1st Death

CAIRO, Mar 25 (NNN-MENA) – Iran’s death toll from COVID-19 approached 2,000, after 122 new deaths were reported on Tuesday.…

Philippine President Signs Self-Granting Special Law To Deal With COVID-19

MANILA, Mar 25 (NNN-PNA) – Philippine President, Rodrigo Duterte, signed a law that authorises him to exercise “stand-by powers,” necessary…

G20 Virtual Summit On COVID-19 To Be Held Tomorrow

RIYADH, Mar 25 (NNN-SPA) – The Saudi Arabian G20 Presidency, will host a virtual G20 Summit, on response to the…

Indian PM Modi Announces 21-Day Lock-down To Fight COVID-19

by Pankaj Yadav NEW DELHI, Mar 25 (NNN-XINHUA) – In a bid to fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, Indian Prime…

Russian Strategic Bombers Patrol Sea Of Japan, Pacific Ocean

MOSCOW, Mar 25 (NNN-TASS) – Two Russian Tu-95MS strategic bombers, have carried out scheduled flights over the Sea of Japan…

Covid-19: More than 2.6 billion worldwide told to observe lockdowns

PARIS, March 25 (NNN-AGENCIES) — More than 2.6 billion people worldwide will be in lockdown after India introduces its measures…

New Zealand Declares State Of Emergency After 50 New COVID-19 Cases Confirmed

WELLINGTON, Mar 25 (NNN-XINHUA) – A state of emergency has been declared today (Wednesday), in New Zealand, after 50 new…

Covid-19: US Olympic officials say Tokyo postponement to 2021 ‘most promising path’

LOS ANGELES, March 25 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The US Olympic and Paralympic Committee voiced support for delaying the Tokyo Games after…

Cambodia Reports Four New COVID-19 Cases, Bringing Tally To 91

PHNOM PENH, Mar 25 (NNN-AKP) – Cambodia’s Ministry of Health (MoH), announced late on Tuesday that four more persons were…