726 New COVID-19 Cases Registered In UAE, 33,896 In Total

DUBAI, May 31 (NNN-WAM) – The United Arab Emirates (UAE), on Saturday, announced 726 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the total confirmed cases in the country to 33,896. UAE’s Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP), said in a statement, the new cases, which include many nationalities, are in a stable condition…

Some 200 Arrested In Violent Protests In NYC Over Death Of George Floyd

NEW YORK, May 31 (NNN-XINHUA) – Protests over Minnesota black man, George Floyd’s death turned violent in New York City, with around 200 protesters arrested, local media said. Tensions flared after a generally peaceful demonstration on Friday afternoon. In the borough of Brooklyn, people clashed with officers and a police…

New Zealand Confirms No New Case Of COVID-19 For Six Consecutive Days

WELLINGTON, May 28 (NNN-AGENCIES) – New Zealand reported no new case of COVID-19 today, for six consecutive days, with the combined total of confirmed and probable cases staying at 1,504, according to the Ministry of Health. The total number of confirmed cases remains at 1,154, which is the number reported…

Indian Air Force Inducts Second Tejas LCA Fighter Squadron

NEW DELHI, May 28 (NNN-UNI) – Indian Air Force (IAF), on Wednesday, inducted second squadron of Tejas Mk 1 Light Combat Aircraft (LCA), officials said. The ceremony was held at Sulur Air Force Station (AFS), in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu. “IAF today inducted Tejas Mk-1 FOC aircraft…

Police In Pakistan Search For Gunmen Killing Two Policemen

ISLAMABAD, May 28 (NNN-APP) – Police in the Pakistani capital Islamabad are searching for gunmen, who shot dead two policemen on the outskirts of the capital on Tuesday night, a police spokesman said. The spokesman said, the policemen were on duty at a roadside check point at Tarnol area of…

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…

Three U.S. Soldiers Wounded In Ambush Attack In Eastern Syria

DAMASCUS, May 27 (NNN-SANA) – Three U.S. soldiers were wounded on Tuesday, when their convoy was attacked by unknown militants, in Syria’s eastern province of Deir al-Zour. The targeted U.S. convoy was accompanied by the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), five of whom were also wounded in the attack, that…

Suspect In Deadly Arson Attack At Kyoto Animation Studio Arrested

TOKYO, May 27 (NNN-NHK) – The suspect in the deadly arson attack at a studio of Kyoto Animation Co. in western Japan last July, was arrested today on suspicion of murder and other charges, local police said. The arrest was made, following the suspected arsonist being judged to have recovered…

Muslim Woman Becomes Britain’s First Hijab Wearing Judge

LONDON, May 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) – A woman in Britain, who became the first judge in the western world to wear a hijab, hopes to be an inspiration to young Muslims. Raffia Arshad, 40, who grew up in Yorkshire, north England, has wanted to work in law since she was 11…

Surviving S.Korean Wartime Sex Slavery Victims Fall To 17 As Another Dies

SEOUL, May 27 (NNN-YONHAP) – An elderly South Korean woman, who was forced into sexual slavery for Japanese military brothels during World War II, died early Tuesday, reducing the number of surviving victims in the country to 17. Who she is was not made public. Before her death, she stayed…
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