Sri Lanka: 40 test COVID positive, all arrivals from abroad; active cases 432
WEB DESK Forty persons were tested positive of COVID yesterday in Sri Lanka, all arrivals from abroad. Of them, 29 arrived from India while 11 arrived from US. The flight…
Bangladesh to use multiple test methods for Coronavirus
WEB DESK In the light of increasing cases of Coronavirus infection in the country, the government of Bangladesh is planning to significantly expand the testing of Coronavirus in the country…
Russia supports India’s bid for a permanent seat in UN Security Council
AMN Russia has supported India’s bid for a permanent seat at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC). Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said, a Russia, India and China (RIC) meeting…
UNHCR asks Myanmar to ensure safe return of Rohingyas
WEB DESK The UNHCR has adopted a resolution on Monday calling upon Myanmar to create conditions for the voluntary, safe, dignified and sustainable return of Rohingyas and all forcible displaced…
WHO says surge of COVID-19 cases across world is due to simultaneous peaking
WEB DESK The World Health Organization has said, the record levels of new daily COVID-19 cases are due to the fact that the pandemic is peaking in a number of…
United Arab Emirates reports 378 new cases of COVID-19
WEB DESK The United Arab Emirates yesterday reported 378 new cases of the COVID-19, bringing the total number of cases to 45,303 in the country. According to the UAE Ministry…
COVID-19: Saudi Arabia bars international pilgrims for Hajj
WEB DESK / AMN / RIYADH Following Corona Crisis Saudi Arabia has decided to bar international visitors from Hajj the Islamic pilgrimage, this year. Hajj will go ahead next month…
Good News from UK, Coronavirus cases fall to pre-lockdown level
WEB DESK Some positive news from United Kingdom suggests that the country has recorded its lowest number of daily confirmed COVID 19 cases – 958 – since the lockdown began.…
Bangladesh declares ‘general holidays’ in red zones of 10 districts
WEB DESK The public administration ministry of the Bangladesh government announced a ‘general holiday’ for certain areas falling under red-zone in 10 districts of the country. In an effort to…
Sri Lanka: Former Minister rejects Pak High commissioner claims about Easter Sunday attacks
WEB DESK A former Minister has said they were unaware of warning from Pakistan prior to the Easter Sunday attacks in Sri Lanka as claimed by Pakistan High Commissioner. Mr…