Group Of U.S.-Backed Syrian Rebels Surrenders To Gov’t

DAMASCUS, Apr 18 (NNN-SANA) – A group of U.S.-backed Syrian rebels, surrendered to Syrian government troops on Friday, in Palmyra city, in central Syria, it was reported. A total of 28 rebels and six drivers surrendered themselves and their weapons to the army, following preparations that have lasted for four…

COVID-19 Cases In UAE Surpass 6,000

DUBAI, Apr 18 (NNN-WAM) – The United Arab Emirates (UAE), on Friday, announced 477 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the total confirmed cases in the country to 6,302. UAE’s Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP), said in a statement, the new cases include many nationalities. All were in a stable condition…

Oman Reports 50 New COVID-19 Cases, 1,069 In Total

MUSCAT, Apr 18 (NNN-ONA) – The Omani Ministry of Health announced on Friday, 50 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number to 1,069. All the new cases are related to community contacts, the ministry said in a statement, adding that, the total number of recoveries in the country…

Jordan To Bring Home Expats Stranded Abroad

AMMAN, Apr 18 (NNN-PETRA) – Jordan said, it will start a programme soon, to bring home Jordanian students and expatriates, stranded abroad due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Jordan’s Finance Minister, Ayman Safadi, said that, a website will be launched, to receive requests from those wishing to return home. Safadi added…

Turkey-Backed Rebels Kidnap 25 Civilians In NE Syria

DAMASCUS, Apr 18 (NNN-SANA) – The Turkey-backed Syrian rebels, on Friday (yesterday), kidnapped 25 civilians in the northeastern province of Hasakah. The civilians were taken from their village of Ahras, in the countryside of Ras al-Ayn city, in the northwestern countryside of Hasakah, said the report. A group of rebels…

Turkey Confirms 4,353 New COVID-19 Cases, 78,546 In Total

ANKARA, Apr 18 (NNN-ANADOLU) – Turkish Health Minister, Fahrettin Koca, confirmed 4,353 new COVID-19 cases and 126 more deaths. The total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Turkey increased to 78,546, while the death toll surged to 1,769, Koca said, at a press conference. Turkey conducted 40,270 tests for the…

Singapore Implements Stricter Measures To Curb Spread Of COVID-19

SINGAPORE, Apr 18 (NNN-CNA) – Singapore government began to implement stricter measures to minimise the COVID-19 spread last week. These measures, called as Circuit Breaker, include closing of most workplaces except for essential services. However, the number of newly confirmed cases has been hitting new daily records this week. Singapore’s…

Russian COVID-19 Cases Exceed 30,000 With Daily Record Rise

MOSCOW, Apr 18 (NNN-TASS) – Russia registered a daily record of 4,070 cases, over the last 24 hours, with the total number reaching 32,008. The death toll climbed to 273 from 232 the previous day, while 2,590 people have recovered, including 286 in the last 24 hours, Russia’s virus response…

Israel’s COVID-19 Cases Approach 13,000, Death Toll At 151

JERUSALEM, Apr 18 (NNN-MA’AN) – Israel reported 224 new COVID-19 cases on Friday, bringing the total confirmed cases in the country to 12,982, Israel’s Ministry of Health said. Eight new deaths were recorded, raising the country’s death toll to 151. The latest figures show a decline in the number of…

India COVID-19 Death Toll Rises To 452, Total Cases Reach 13,835

NEW DELHI, Apr 18 (NNN-PTI) – India’s federal health ministry, Friday evening said, the death toll due to COVID-19 in India rose to 452, and the total number of confirmed cases in the country reached 13,835. “As of 5:00 p.m. (local time) yesterday, 452 deaths related to the virus have…