Israel Tests New Ballistic Missile System

JERUSALEM, June 3 (NNN-MA’AN) – Israel has tested a new precise ballistic strike missile, capable of hitting targets in the range of 400 km, Israel Aerospace Industries said, on Tuesday. The missile is part of a weapon system named LORA (Long-Range Artillery Weapon System), developed by Israel Aerospace Industries, a…

Saudi Arabia Pledges 500 Million USD To Support Yemen

RIYADH, June 3 (NNN-SPA) – Saudi Arabia pledged, on Tuesday, 500 million U.S. dollars for Yemen. The Supervisor General of King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre, Abdullah Al Rabeeah, announced the plan during the virtual Yemen High-Level Pledging Conference 2020, that is organised by Saudi Arabia, in partnership with…

Biden Berates Trump As Protests Over Floyd’s Death Continue To Rage Across U.S.

WASHINGTON, June 3 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Former U.S. Vice President and presumptive Democratic presidential nominee, Joe Biden, blasted President Donald Trump for staging a photo op near the White House, a day earlier, as protesters were being dispersed by police. Speaking in Philadelphia, to address the nationwide unrest over the killing…

Spotlight: Unrest Over Floyd’s Death Continues Across U.S. As Protests Go Global

BEIJING, June 3 (NNN-XINHUA) – Following the death of African American George Floyd, thousands of protesters gathered for demonstrations across U.S. cities, as well as, around the world. Floyd, 46, died after Minneapolis police officer, Derek Chauvin, knelt on his neck for almost nine minutes. Two separate autopsies released both…

Sri Lanka Voices Continuous Support For China’s Sovereignty Over Hong Kong

COLOMBO, June 2 (NNN-SLNEWS) – Sri Lankan Foreign Minister, Dinesh Gunawardena, on Monday, voiced his country’s continuous support to China’s sovereignty over its Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR). “Sri Lanka expressed continuity of its support on sovereignty of China (over) its territory and national security in relation to Hong…

People Participate In Cycling Event To Mark World Environment Day In Afghanistan

SHIBERGHAN, June 2 (NNN-XINHUA) – In line with the United Nations’ 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, in particular Sustainable Development Goal 13 ‘to take urgent action to combat climate change,’ World Environment Day is the biggest annual event for positive environmental action and takes place every June 5. From bicycle…

Syria Receives MiG-29 Warplanes From Russia

DAMASCUS, May 31 (NNN-SANA) – The Syrian army, on Saturday, received a batch of MiG-29 warplanes from Russia. The delivery took place during a ceremony, held at the Russian-run Hmeimim air base, in Syria’s north-western province of Latakia, said the report, adding that, the warplanes flew from Hmeimim to the…

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…
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