Australian gov't announces 941 mln USD in additional COVID funding
Canberra [Australia], September 19: The Australian government on Monday extended funding for coronavirus testing and protocols in high-risk settings.
Fiona becomes hurricane as it heads toward Puerto Rico
Washington [US], September 19: Fiona has become a hurricane, with sustained winds of 130 km per hour, as it is heading toward Puerto Rico, according...
Kenya leverages golf clubs to boost domestic tourism
Nairobi [Kenya], September 19: Kenya's tourism marketing body said Sunday that it is leveraging regional golf clubs across the country to promote domestic tourism.
Death toll of Lassa fever rises to 171 in Nigeria
Abuja [Nigeria], September 19: The death toll of Lassa fever in Nigeria this year has risen to 171, despite measures by the government to reduce...
New Senegalese Prime Minister forms government
Dakar [Senegal], September 19: Newly-appointed Senegalese Prime Minister Amadou Ba formed a 38-member government team Saturday evening, according to a statement read out Saturday night...
19 killed in Nigeria road accident: official
Abuja [Nigeria], September 19: At least 19 people were killed and eight others seriously injured in a road accident involving three vehicles in Nigeria's capital...
Israel approves 6-country annual conference
Jerusalem [Israel], September 19: Israel's cabinet approved Sunday the establishment of an annual gathering of senior officials from the United States and five Middle Eastern...
Iran ready for prisoners' exchange with U.S.: spokesman
Tehran [Iran], September 19: Iran renews readiness for prisoners' exchange with the United States, said Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kanaani.
Rare Byzantine-era mosaic floor discovered in Gaza
Gaza [Palestine], September 19: A rare Byzantine-era mosaic floor, dating back to the 5th to the 7th century, was discovered by a Palestinian farmer in...
10 IS militants killed in raids in N. Iraq
Baghdad [Iraq], September 19: Seven Islamic State (IS) militants and a member of government-backed paramilitary HashdShaabi forces were killed on Sunday in a clash in...
Swedish agency warns of major risks with winter's electricity shortage
Stockholm [Sweden], September 19: Patients on life-sustaining medical equipment may be in danger this winter as there is a possibility of power cuts in Sweden...
Hungary committed to keep its promises in order to access EU funds:...
Budapest [Hungary], September 19: The Hungarian government is committed to fulfilling its promises made to the European Commission (EC) in order to gain access to...
Italy, Bulgaria win last two titles at rhythmic gymnastics worlds in Sofia
Sofia [Bulgaria], September 19: Italy and hosts Bulgaria won the last two titles as the 39th FIG Rhythmic Gymnastics World Championships concluded here on Sunday.
Myanmar reports 234 new COVID-19 cases
Yangon [Myanmar], September 19: Myanmar confirmed 234 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, bringing the total tally to 618,898, according to the...
Pakistan continues to see growth in dengue cases
Islamabad [Pakistan], September 19: Pakistan continues to see an increase in dengue cases amid the recent outbreak due to the ongoing floods in the South...
Egypt's Suez Canal to raise transit fees in 2023
Cairo [Egypt], September 18: The Suez Canal's transit tolls will increase by 15 percent for all types of vessels and 10 percent for dry bulk...
Israeli strikes kill 27 Syrian soldiers in 2022: war monitor
Damascus [Syria], September 18: Israel has carried out 25 missile strikes inside Syria in 2022, killing 27 government soldiers and injuring 23 civilians, a war...
Lebanon starts plan to return 15,000 Syrian refugees monthly
Beirut [Lebanon], September 18: Lebanon on Saturday started implementing its plan to return 15,000 Syrian refugees monthly to their homeland, Elnashra news website reported.
Cholera outbreak in Syria still under control: health minister
Damascus [Syria], September 18: Syria's Health Minister said Saturday that the cholera outbreak in northern Syria is still under control, the state news agency SANA...
Palestinian PM says Israel defies peace agreements, disrespects int'l law
Ramallah [Palestine], September 18: Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammed Ishtaye on Saturday accused Israel of defying all the signed peace agreements and disregarding international law.
Arab aid to UN Palestinian refugee agency continues to decline in 2022:...
Gaza [Palestine], September 18: The annual Arab financial aid to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) had declined to 3...
Germany's largest folk festival reopens after COVID-19 break
Munich [Germany], September 18: Germany's Oktoberfest, the largest folk festival in Germany, started Saturday here in Munich, Bavaria, after a two-year COVID-induced break.
Hungarian gov't extends fuel, food price caps until yearend
Budapest [Hungary], September 18: The Hungarian government has decided to extend the fuel and food price caps until Dec. 31, Gergely Gulyas, the head of...
Oil prices end higher, but post weekly loss
New York [US], September 18: Oil prices eked out modest gains on Friday, but demand worries kept prices lower for the week.
Singapore reports 1,847 new COVID-19 cases
Singapore, September 18: Singapore reported 1,847 new cases of COVID-19 on Saturday, bringing the total tally to 1,873,747.
Vietnam reports 2,479 new COVID-19 cases
Hanoi [Vietnam], September 18: Vietnam recorded 2,479 new COVID-19 cases on Saturday, down 601 from Friday, according to the Ministry of Health.
7 killed, 5 wounded as landslides hit gold mine in Indonesia
Jakarta [Indonesia], September 18: Seven gold miners were killed and 5 others injured after landslides hit a gold mine in Indonesia's West Kalimantan province, rescuers...