Iraq’s Oil Exports Over 103 Million Barrels In Apr

BAGHDAD, May 2 (NNN-NINA) – Iraq said, it exported more than 103 million barrels of crude oil in Apr, bringing in revenues of more than 1.42 billion U.S. dollars. Iraq’s total exports of crude oil during the month exceeded 103.14 million barrels, with an average of 3.43 million barrels per…

Yemeni Gov’t Forces Clash With STC’s Military Units In Socotra

ADEN, May 2 (NNN-SABA) – Intense clashes erupted on Friday, between Yemen’s government forces, and the military units of the Southern Transitional Council (STC), in the country’s archipelago of Socotra. “The government forces exchanged artillery shelling with the STC’s military units, during hours of clashes, sparked over the control of…

Two Malls In Abu Dhabi To Reopen Today

ABU DHABI, May 2 (NNN-WAM) – Yas Mall, on Yas Island, and Al Jimi Mall, in Al Ain, will be the first in the emirate to reopen – but with measures in place, to protect shoppers from the spread of Covid-19. Opening hours during Ramadan will be 12.00 pm to…

Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea Project Identifies Location Of Over-water Villas, Hotels

RIYADH, May 2 (NNN-SPA) – The Red Sea Project, one of Saudi Arabia’s most ambitious tourism projects, recently identified the location of its over-water villas and hotels, the Red Sea Development Company said. The company, developer behind the luxury tourism project, revealed the position of its over-water assets, including villas,…

Some Israeli Cities Refuse To Reopen Schools Despite Gov’t Decision

JERUSALEM, May 2 (NNN-MA’AN) – Several Israeli cities have announced that they would not reopen schools on Sunday (tomorrow), despite the government’s decision on Friday, to resume first to third grade classes, as well as, 11th and 12th grade classes. The municipalities of these cities said, they are not ready…

Israel’s COVID-19 Cases Rise To 16,101 As Death Toll Hits 225

JERUSALEM, May 2 (NNN-XINHUA) – The number of COVID-19 cases in Israel has risen to 16,101, after 155 new cases were added on Friday, the state’s Ministry of Health said. Earlier on Friday, the Israeli government decided to partially reopen schools, starting from tomorrow (May 3) with distance restrictions between…

Indian Air Force Will Carry Out Flypast On May 3 To Display Gratitude To COVID-19 Warriors

NEW DELHI, May 2 (NNN-PTI) – India’s Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Bipin Rawat, and three service chiefs held a press conference today (yesterday), declaring that the armed forces are “solidly behind those fighting the COVID-19 pandemic.” “We are expressing our gratitude to all ‘corona warriors’ who are working hard…

New COVID-19 Case Recorded In Yemen

ADEN, May 2 (NNN-SABA) – Yemen’s health authorities recorded a COVID-19 case in the province of Taiz, bringing the total cases in the country to seven. According to a brief statement, “a new confirmed case of COVID-19 was registered, the first in the southwestern province of Taiz, of a man…

COVID-19 Remains A Public Health Emergency Of Int’l Concern: WHO

GENEVA, May 2 (NNN-AGENCIES) – The World Health Organisation (WHO) Director-General, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, said that, the COVID-19 outbreak still constitutes a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC). Tedros declared a PHEIC, WHO’s highest level of alarm, over the COVID-19 outbreak on Jan 30, when there were 82 cases…

Turkish President, European Commission President Discuss Cooperation Against COVID-19

ISTANBUL, May 2 (NNN-ANADOLU) – Turkish President, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, and European Commission President, Ursula von der Leyen, discussed the possibility of cooperation against COVID-19, during a phone conversation, local media reported on Friday. The Daily Sabah said, Erdogan and von der Leyen, also discussed the possible joint steps that…