Update: World coronavirus death toll tops 350,000

PARIS, May 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) — More than 350,000 deaths from the new coronavirus have been recorded worldwide since it first appeared in China in December. A total of 350,196 deaths have been reported, from 5,589,389 cases, including 173,713 in Europe from 2,057,414 infections. The United States has registered the most…

Mohamed Bin Zayed, Indonesian President Review Global Fight Against COVID-19

ABU DHABI, May 27 (NNN-WAM) – Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE’s Armed Forces, reviewed the global fight against COVID-19 today, with President of Indonesia, Joko Widodo. This came over a phone call today, wherein the two leaders…

Around 200,000 People Affected By Floods In India’s Assam

NEW DELHI, May 27 (NNN-UNI) – Around 200,000 people were affected by floods in India’s northeastern state of Assam, officials said today. The floods hit seven districts in the state, damaging standing crops and disrupting road connectivity. According to officials, many people have taken shelter inside relief camps at Goalpara…

Istanbul Disinfects Mosques Against COVID-19 Ahead Of Reopening

ISTANBUL, May 27 (NNN-ANADOLU) – Turkey’s biggest city, Istanbul, disinfected mosques to make them ready for reopening on Friday, as part of the government’s normalisation process, amid a slowdown in the COVID-19 pandemic. Workers conducted detailed sanitisation works in the Sultanahmet Mosque, which is also a major tourist attraction spot,…

Pakistan To Bring Home 176 Nationals Stranded In India: Foreign Ministry

ISLAMABAD, May 27 (NNN-APP) – The Foreign Ministry of Pakistan, said that, another group of 176 Pakistanis stranded in India, due to the COVID-19 lock-down will return home on Wednesday (today). They will come back via Wagah-Attari border between the two countries, a Foreign Ministry statement said, adding that, they…

India’s Total COVID-19 Cases Surpass 150,000 Mark As Death Toll Rises To 4,337

NEW DELHI, May 27 (NNN-UNI) – India’s total count of cases today rose to 151,767, according to the health ministry. The death toll is now 4,337. In the last 24 hours, India recorded 6,387 new infections and 170 deaths. The Indian Council of Medical Research, on Tuesday, removed the price…

EU announces 1.1m euro to minimize Bangladesh’s Amphan damages

BRUSSELS, May 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) — European Union (EU) has decided to provide 1.1 million euro to Bangladesh for helping recover damages triggered by cyclone Amphan last week. “The EU is determined to start helping people in need with no further delay and provides an initial funding of ?500.000 for India…

Internal Border Closures Hurt Australian Economy: PM

CANBERRA, May 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Australian Prime Minister, Scott Morrison, shared his frustration over domestic border closures, in response to the COVID-19 crisis. Morrison today called for Western Australia (WA), Queensland, South Australia (SA), Tasmania and so on, to re-open their borders, saying that restrictions were hurting the economy. He…

Covid-19: EU global campaign mobilises over US$10b for vaccines, drugs

BRUSSELS, May 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A European Commission (EU) global campaign to raise funds for vaccines and drugs against COVID-19 has so far raised over US$10 billion, amid expert speculations that several drug makers could simultaneously emerge winners in the race for developing the inoculations against the virus.  “Great result,…

Sydney Film Festival Launches Online Programme

SYDNEY, May 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Sydney Film Festival (SFF), launched a fully online programme for 2020 today, allowing movie-lovers to enjoy the best of the big screen from home, amid COVID-19. The internationally renowned celebration of cinema will run from June 10 till 21, featuring 33 films, including 16 world…
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