Domestic Holiday Destinations Gaining Popularity Among Lebanese

by Dana Halawi BEIRUT, Jun 27 (NNN-XINHUA) – The outbreak of COVID-19 and a shortage of U.S. dollars, prompted many Lebanese people to turn to domestic destinations for holidays. “Reservations in our establishment started early this summer, as people are hesitant to travel, due to the outbreak of COVID-19 and…

DR Congo, Rwanda Sign Three Agreements On Bilateral Cooperation

KINSHASA, Jun 27 (NNN-XINHUA) – The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Rwanda, yesterday, signed three agreements on bilateral cooperation, after a meeting between the two heads of state in Goma, capital of north-eastern DR Congo’s North Kivu province. The agreements were signed during the visit of Rwandan President,…

Hezbollah Chief Accuses U.S. Of Inciting Divisions Among Lebanese

BEIRUT, Jun 26 (NNN-NNA) – Hezbollah leader, Hassan Nasrallah, yesterday, accused the United States of pitting the Lebanese army against his party, al-Manar TV channel reported. “The U.S. statements, about supporting the Lebanese army to face Hezbollah aim at stirring sedition among the Lebanese,” Nasrallah said, in a televised speech.…

24 Militants Killed In Overnight Battles In North Afghanistan

KUNDUZ, Jun 26 (NNN-XINHUA) – At least 24 Taliban militants were killed and 15 others wounded, in battles in Kunduz city, capital of Afghanistan’s northern Kunduz province, last night, sources said today. Sixteen militants were killed and 10 others wounded, as Afghan Special Operations Forces conducted night raid operations, in…

949 Medical Workers In Indonesia Die Of Covid-19: Medical Body

JAKARTA, Jun 26 (NNN-ANTARA) – At least 949 medical workers in Indonesia have died of COVID-19, from Mar, 2020 to Jun, 2021, the Indonesian Medical Association’s head, Adib Khumaidi, said yesterday. Of the 949 medical workers, 401 were doctors, 315 nurses, 150 midwives, 15 pharmacists, 43 dentists, and 25 medical…

Singapore Reports 20 New COVID-19 Cases, 62,513 In Total

SINGAPORE, Jun 26 (NNN-CNA) – Singapore’s Ministry of Health (MOH) reported 20 new COVID-19 cases yesterday, bringing the total tally to 62,513. Among the new cases, 15 are in the community and five are imported. Yesterday, 21 more recovered COVID-19 patients were discharged from hospitals or community isolation facilities, bringing…

More Dead Turtles, Dolphins, Whales Wash Ashore In Sri Lanka Following X-Press Pearl Burning

COLOMBO, Jun 26 (NNN-AGENCIES) – A total of 118 turtles, 17 dolphins and four whales have died, and washed ashore on Sri Lanka’s beaches in recent weeks, following the burning of the container ship X-Press Pearl, local media reports quoting the Department of Wildlife Conservation said on Friday. According to…

India Reports 48,698 New COVID-19 Cases

NEW DELHI, Jun 26 (NNN-XINHUA) – India’s COVID-19 tally rose to 30,183,143 today, with 48,698 new cases registered during the past 24 hours, according to the health ministry. The death toll increased to 394,493, as 1,183 deaths were recorded since yesterday morning. Currently there are 595,565 active cases in the…

Over 50 Cases Of Delta Plus Variant Of COVID-19 Virus In India

NEW DELHI, Jun 26 (NNN-PTI) – More than 50 cases of Delta Plus variant of COVID-19 virus have been detected in India so far, even as fear of a third wave of the pandemic has gripped the nation. Besides, two deaths have been reported from the Delta Plus variant, said…

New Zealand Reports Four New Cases Of COVID-19

WELLINGTON, Jun 26 (NNN-AGENCIES) – New Zealand reported four new cases of COVID-19, the Ministry of Health said in a statement today. The four new cases were recent returnees in managed isolation facilities, while there was no new case in the wider New Zealand community, said the ministry. The number…