Coronavirus Cases Surpass 600.000
New York, MINA – The number of confirmed coronavirus cases across the globe climbed to over 600,000 on Saturday, according to figures compiled by U.S.-based Johns Hopkins University. The disease is…
International
EU Urges for Sustainable Cease-Fire in Idlib, Syria
Brussels, MINA – European Union (EU) urged for a sustainable cease-fire in Idlib, northwestern Syria, European Council president said on Thursday. “In my call with Russia’s President (Vladimir) Putin, I…
Egypt’s Mohamed Salah is First Ambassador for UN Refugee Schools Programme
Geneva, MINA – Egyptian and Liverpool football star Mohamed Salah has been named as the first ambassador for the United Nations (UN) Instant Network Schools programme, which aims to connect…
UN Urges More Support for Turkey on Syrian Refugees
Geneva, MINA – The United Nations (UN) on Friday urged the international community to step up support for Turkey in managing and hosting Syrian refugees. Babar Baloch, a spokesman for…
Indonesian Muslim Congress Results Declaration of Bangka Belitung
Pangkalpinang, MINA – VII Indonesian Muslims Congress (KUII) 2020 held on February 26-29, 2020 in Pangkalpinang, Bangka Belitung, resulted in DECLARATION OF BANGKA BELITUNG, which was read at the closing…
Iran’s Deputy Health Minister Tests Positive for Coronavirus
Teheran, MINA- Iran’s Deputy Health Minister Iraj Harirchi has tested positive for coronavirus, Iranian state media has reported. Harirchi has been at the forefront of the country’s response to the…
Russia Expands Restrictions Over Coronavirus Outbreak
Moscow, MINA – Russia limits visa delivery for Iranian nationals, because of the coronavirus outbreak, country’s Deputy Prime Minister Tatyana Golikova announced on Wednesday. According to Anadolu Agency, starting from Feb….
France Confirms First Coronavirus Death in Europe
Paris, MINA – An 80-year-old Chinese man has died from the coronavirus in France, French health authorities said Saturday. According to Anadolu Agency, the announcement of the first death due to…
Turkish Airlines Extends Flight Suspension to China
Ankara, MINA – After consulting with authorities over the coronavirus outbreak, Turkish Airlines has decided to extend suspension of its flights to China, a senior spokesman said Monday, Anadolu Agency reported….
WHO: 55 Children, 18 Eldery Denied Israeli Permit to Leave Gaza for Healthcare
Occupied Jerusalem, MINA – Out of a total of 242 (132 male; 110 female), or 11% of the total of Gaza patients’ applications for an Israeli army permit to cross Erez/Beit…
Canada Reports its First Case of Coronavirus
Toronto, MINA – Canada has reported its first case of coronavirus in Toronto. A male in his 50s tested positive for the SARS-like illness in Canada’s most populous city, Ontario Chief…
UN Secretary-General Welcomes Court Rebuke of Myanmar
New York, MINA – The United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres welcomed Thursday a court’s decision to order Myanmar to prevent any further genocide against its persecuted Rohingya Muslim minority. A…
Russian President Putin to Visit Israel, Palestine
Moscow, MINA – Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit Palestine on Jan. 23, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Tuesday. The Russian leader will travel to both Israel and Palestine on Thursday,…
Foreign Minister: Ukraine-Iran Full Cooperation in Investigation of Airplane Crash
Kiev, MINA – Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Vadym Prystaiko said Iran had cooperated with his country in issuing a crash of a Ukrainian passenger plane near Tehran. He added experts from…
Official: Number of Syrian Decreased in Istanbul During 2019
Istanbul, MINA – Istanbul City Governor Ali Yerlikaya said on Saturday that the number of Syrians residing in the city decreased during 2019 compared to 2018, MEMO reported. “The number of…