Israel Reports 7,237 New COVID-19 Cases, 674,453 In Total

JERUSALEM, Feb 5 (NNN-MA’AN) – Israel’s Ministry of Health reported 7,237 new COVID-19 cases yesterday, raising the total tally in the country to 674,453. The death toll from the COVID-19 reached 4,993, after 65 new fatalities were added, while the number of patients in serious condition decreased from 1,104 to…

Lebanese Officials Condemn Assassination Of Renowned Activist

BEIRUT, Feb 5 (NNN-NNA) – Lebanese President, Michel Aoun, yesterday urged public prosecutor to conduct investigations into the assassination of activist Lokman Slim, who was found dead in his car with five gunshot wounds, said a statement by Lebanon’s Presidency. The president also stressed the need to expedite the probes…

UN court says it can hear Iran-US sanctions case

THE HAGUE, Feb 4 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The UN’s top court has said it can hear Iran’s bid to overturn US nuclear sanctions re-imposed by Donald Trump, prompting “disappointment” in Washington, which had argued the issue lies outside its jurisdiction. Iran’s foreign minister swiftly hailed Wednesday’s decision as a “victory”in the…

Ethiopia foils attack on UAE embassy in Addis Ababa, 15 suspects arrested

ADDIS ABABA, Feb 4 (NNN-Xinhua) — Ethiopia has arrested 15 suspected members of a terrorist group for allegedly planning attacks on the United Arab Emirates (UAE) embassy in Addis Ababa. The Ethiopian Broadcasting Corporation (EBC) reported on Wednesday the 15 suspects had taken orders from a foreign country-based terrorist group…

Iraq Declares Killing Of Senior Daesh Leader Near Baghdad

BAGHDAD, Feb 3 (NNN-NINA) – Iraqi Prime Minister, Mustafa al-Kadhimi, declared yesterday that, a senior leader of the Daesh group was killed, near the Iraqi capital, Baghdad. Abu Hassan al-Ghreibawi, the group leader in southern Iraq, and Ghanim Sabah, responsible for the movement of the Daesh operatives, were killed, al-Kadhimi,…

Covid-19: More than 100 million vaccinated globally

PARIS, Feb 3 (NNN-AGENCIES) — More than 100 million Covid-19 vaccines have been given around the world, mostly among the richest nations. But none of the world’s 29 poorest countries has formally started mass vaccination drives, while the richest nations have given more than two-thirds of jabs administered. Israel leads…

Iraq’s Daily COVID-19 Cases Hit New Record; Israel To Gradually Lift Lockdown Restrictions Next Week

CAIRO, Feb 3 (NNN-MENA) – Iraq set a new record of daily COVID-19 cases in 2021, with 1,135 infections confirmed yesterday. Meanwhile, Israel will start gradually lifting the lockdown restrictions next week. The Iraqi Ministry of Health said, its total nationwide cases climbed to 621,755, with the addition of 1,135…

Turkey Vaccinates More Than Two Million Citizens

CAIRO, Feb 2 (NNN-MENA) – The number of Turks that received the first dose of the Chinese COVID-19 vaccine, exceeded 2,137,000 yesterday. Meanwhile, the Palestinian Authority decided to extend the state of emergency for 30 days, to curb the spread of the virus. Turkey started mass vaccination of health workers…

Covid-19: EU aims to boost vaccination rollout as variants spread

BRUSSELS, Feb 2 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The European Union put on a brave face, defending its troubled vaccination programme and insisting thatrenewed pledges of vaccine deliveries would make up for a productionshortfall. Pharmaceutical giants have scrambled to ramp up production and deliveries as Chancellor Angela Merkel held talks in Berlin with…

UN Envoy To Iraq Visits Tehran To Support Stability In Iraq

BAGHDAD, Feb 2 (NNN-NINA) – The United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI), said that, the Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General for Iraq, Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert, paid a two-day visit to Tehran, that aimed at supporting Iraq’s stability. A UNAMI statement said that, Hennis-Plasschaert, held talks on Jan 31…
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