DPRK Fully Supports China’s Decision On National Security Legislation For Hong Kong

PYONGYANG, May 30 (NNN-KCNA) – The Foreign Ministry of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), said, it fully supports China’s decision on national security legislation for Hong Kong, today. It is a legitimate step that China adopted to Safeguard National Security, which is based on the Constitution of the…

COVID-19 Cases Surpass 170,000 In India, Death Toll At 4,971

NEW DELHI, May 30 (NNN-UNI) – The total number of COVID-19 cases in India surpassed 170,000-mark, reaching 173,763 today, even as the death toll stood at 4,971, said the data issued by the federal health ministry, a short while ago. As many as 265 new deaths, besides fresh 7,964 positive…

1,993 New COVID-19 Infections Detected In Qatar, Totalling 52,907

DOHA, May 30 (NNN-QNA) – Qatar’s health ministry, on Friday announced 1,993 new infections of the novel coronavirus, increasing the total number of the confirmed cases in the Gulf state to 52,907. “Some 5,205 people recovered, bringing the total number of recoveries to 20,604, while three died, raising the fatalities…

UAE Reports 638 New COVID-19 Cases, 33,170 In Total

DUBAI, May 30 (NNN-WAM) – The United Arab Emirates (UAE), on Friday, announced 638 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the total number of confirmed cases in the country to 33,170. The UAE’s Ministry of Health and Prevention, said in a statement, the new cases include many nationalities. All are in a…

Oman Reports 811 New COVID-19 Cases, 9,820 In Total

MUSCAT, May 30 (NNN-ONA) – The Omani Ministry of Health announced on Friday, 811 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number of cases in the country to 9,820. According to a statement issued by the ministry, all new cases, including 315 Omanis, are related to community contact. The…

Iran’s New Speaker Urges Boost Of Comprehensive Cooperation With Turkey

TEHRAN, May 30 (NNN-TASNIM) – Iran’ new parliament speaker, called for boosting cooperation between the Islamic republic and Turkey in diverse areas. Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf made the remarks, in a telephone conversation with Turkish Parliament Speaker, Mustafa Sentop. Qalibaf stressed the importance of cooperation between Iran and Turkey, in ensuring…

India’s GDP Growth Slows To 11-Year Low Of 4.2 Percent In 2019-20

NEW DELHI, May 30 (NNN-UNI) – India’s economic growth rate during the full financial year of 2019-20, slowed to 4.2 percent, as compared to 6.1 percent expansion in 2018-19, government data release showed. The annual expansion in the GDP at 4.2 percent in fiscal year 2019-20 is the lowest pace…

Myanmar’s Airport Extends Restriction Of International Air Services To Mid-June

YANGON, May 30 (NNN-AGENCIES) – The restriction on international air services at Yangon International Airport was further extended to June 15, according to a notice from Yangon Aerodrome Company Limited (YACL), operator of the airport. Aiming to contain the spread of COVID-19 in the country, the suspension of international air…

COVID-19 Cases In Philippines Surpass 16,000 With Over 1,000 Newly-Reported Cases

MANILA, May 30 (NNN-PNA) – The number of COVID-19 cases in the Philippines reached 16,634, after the health authorities reported 1,046 more cases in the country. The Department of Health (DOH) said, in a daily bulletin that, of these, 46 are newly validated cases while 1,000 are delayed cases. According…

Chinese UN Envoy Urges U.S., Britain To Immediately Stop Interfering In Hong Kong Affairs

UNITED NATIONS, May 30 (NNN-XINHUA) – Zhang Jun, China’s permanent representative to the United Nations, urged the United States and the United Kingdom (UK), to immediately stop interfering in Hong Kong affairs, immediately stop practices of hegemony and power politics, and mind their own business, rather than provoking tensions and…