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Iran’s COVID-19 Cases Near 65,000 As Downward Trend Continues

TEHRAN, Apr 9 (NNN-IRNA) – The COVID-19 pandemic in Iran continued its week-long downward trend on Wednesday, as less than…

Covid-19: Global toll at 1100 GMT Wednesday

PARIS, April 9 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The worldwide number of fatalities from the novel coronavirus rose to 82,726 on Wednesday, according…

Major Cities In Japan Appear Quiet On First Day State Of Emergency

TOKYO, Apr 9 (NNN-NHK) – Major Japanese cities, including the capital, Tokyo, became unusually quiet, with many shops closed and…

Chinese, Swiss FMs Vow To Jointly Keep Global Industrial, Supply Chains Stable

BEIJING, Apr 9 (NNN-XINHUA) – China and Switzerland should work together to keep the global industrial and supply chains stable,…

Covid-19: Germany fallen victim in mask fraud scheme

BERLIN, April 8 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Authorities in Germany have fallen victim to a multi-million-euro fraud involving masks much needed in…

Covid-19: US denies hijacking Chinese medical supplies meant for Brazil

Minister of Health Luiz Henrique Mandetta BRASILIA, April 8 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The US ambassador to Brazil denied reports that the US government…

Covid-19: Uruguay approves flight to evacuate Australian, New Zealand passengers from cruise ship Greg Mortimer

MONTEVIDEO, April 8 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Uruguay has authorised a humanitarian flight to evacuate Australian and New Zealand passengers stranded on a…

Update Covid-19: Global death toll tops 80,000

PARIS, April 8 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The worldwide number of fatalities from the novel coronavirus rose to 80,142 on late Tuesday,…

Mohamed Bin Zayed, Uzbek President Discuss Bilateral Relations, Ways To Contain COVID-19 Outbreak

ABU DHABI, Apr 8 (NNN-WAM) – Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme…

Deadline Looms For Cruise Ships Still In Australian Waters Amid COVID-19 Outbreak

SYDNEY, Apr 8 (NNN-AGENCIES) – The deadline to leave, for up to four cruise ships anchored off the Australian State…