Germany’s confirmed coronavirus cases rise by 431 to 178,281
Berlin: The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Germany increased by 431 to 178,281, data from the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) for infectious diseases showed on Sunday.
The reported death toll rose by 31 to 8,247, the tally showed, …
New York Times fills front page with names of virus dead
New York: The New York Times has filled the front page of its Sunday edition with the names of those who have died from the novel coronavirus, said dpa international.
All of the usual articles, photographs and graphics were …
Russia reports 153 coronavirus deaths, highest daily toll yet
Moscow: Russia on Sunday reported 153 coronavirus deaths over the previous 24 hours, the epidemic’s highest daily toll, raising total fatalities to 3,541, the country’s coronavirus crisis response centre said.
It also said 8,599 new cases had been documented, …
Greece Complains to Turkey Over Border Riverbed Dispute
ATHENS, GREECE – Greece has complained to Turkey in a border dispute linked to a riverbed change, a foreign ministry source said Friday.
The ministry official confirmed an earlier report by state agency ANA, saying Athens had made a protest …
Coronavirus Spread Feared Where Water Is Scarce Around the World
HARARE, ZIMABABWE – Violet Manuel hastily abandoned her uncle’s funeral and grabbed two empty containers when she heard a boy running down the dirt road shouting, “Water, water, water!”
The 72-year-old joined dozens of people seeking their daily ration in …
Afghan Journalists Demand Press Freedom Assurances in Kabul, Taliban Talks
KABUL, AFGHANISTAN – Press freedom needs to be a key part of the Taliban peace deal if Afghanistan wants to avoid losing nearly 20 years of improvements for the media, journalists say.
Local media groups and journalists said they were …
UAE sends medical aid to Afghanistan in fight against COVID-19.
The United Arab Emirates today sent an aid plane carrying 7 metric tons of medical supplies to Afghanistan.
The aid will assist approximately 7,000 medical professionals as they work to combat the COVID-19 pandemic.
Commenting on the aid delivery, Eisa …
UAE hosts IORA Committee of Senior Officials Meeting to Address COVID-19 Pandemic.
The United Arab Emirates today hosted the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) Virtual Meeting of the Committee of Senior Officials and Dialogue Partners on COVID-19: Responses, Cooperation, and Partnerships. The meeting was held to unify regional efforts to address the …
