Covid-19: World Bank approves initial US$1.9b in emergency funds, half for India
A poor Indian places his fingerprint on a biometric machine after purchasing food rations in Prayagraj, India WASHINGTON, April 3 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The…
Covid-19: Saudi Arabia imposes 24-hour curfew in holy cities
RIYADH, April 3 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Saudi Arabia extended curfew restrictions on Islam’s two holiest cities to 24 hours to stem…
Covid-19: Global cases near a million as Spain sees record deaths
MADRID, April 3 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Confirmed coronavirus cases approached one million around the world on Thursday as Europe reeled from…
Dubai Municipality Withdraws Six Non-Compliant Hand Sanitizer From Market
DUBAI, Apr 2 (NNN-WAM) — Dubai Municipality withdrew six types of hand sanitizers that were non-compliant with the approved specifications,…
Lift sanctions on Iran, North Korea, Venezuela in coronavirus crisis: UN
GENEVA, April 1 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A UN human rights expert called for lifting international sanctions against countries ranging from Iran to…
UAE Evacuates Emirati Citizens From Several Countries Amid COVID-19 Outbreak
ABU DHABI, Apr 1 (NNN-WAM) – In line with directives issued by the country’s top leadership, the Ministry of Foreign…
Covid-19: UN chief calls for global “solidarity” in fight against virus
UN Secretary-General António Guterres UNITED NATIONS, April 1 (NNN-Xinhua) — United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Tuesday called for…
UN Chief Says COVID-19 Worst Global Crisis Since World War II
BEIRUT, Apr 1 (NNN-NNA) – The COVID-19 pandemic is the worst global crisis since World War II, UN Secretary-General, Antonio…
Palestinian Official Hails China’s Experience In Fighting Covid-19 As “Exemplary”
RAMALLAH, Apr 1 (NNN-WAFA) – Palestine on Tuesday, hailed China’s experience in fighting the COVID-19 as “exemplary.” “China has become…
Update: As Europe reels, US braces for staggering virus death toll
WASHINGTON, April 1 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Americans were told to bracefor “very painful” weeks ahead in a worsening coronavirus pandemic projected…