World


COVID-19: Cases in Uzbekistan surpasses 790

COVID-19: Cases in Uzbekistan surpasses 790

Tashkent, Apr 12 (UNI) A total of 102 new cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) have been reported in Uzbekistan over the preceding 24 hours as the overall number of positive tests confirmed in the country surpasses 790, the Health Ministry said on Sunday.
“As of 10:00 [05:00 GMT] on April 12, 2020, the number of cases of the coronavirus disease is 796,” the ministry wrote on Telegram.
On Saturday evening, medical authorities in Uzbekistan confirmed the death of one more person who had tested positive for the disease, raising the COVID-19 death toll in the country to four. The individual, a 59-year-old woman, had recently traveled to Saudi Arabia on pilgrimage.

More News
Israeli army strikes over 75 targets in Gaza Strip

Israeli army strikes over 75 targets in Gaza Strip

23 May 2025 | 6:01 PM

Jerusalem, May 23 (UNI) The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said in a statement on Friday that its air force struck more than 75 targets across the Gaza Strip over the past day.

see more..
Russia downs 112 Ukrainian drones overnight

Russia downs 112 Ukrainian drones overnight

23 May 2025 | 3:53 PM

Moscow, May 23 (UNI) Russia's air defenses shot down 112 Ukrainian drones overnight, including 24 over the Moscow region, the defense ministry said on Friday.

see more..
IMF links tax relief to spending cuts in budget talks with Pakistan

IMF links tax relief to spending cuts in budget talks with Pakistan

23 May 2025 | 3:53 PM

Islamabad, May 23 (UNI) The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has signalled its reluctance in supporting broad tax relief for Pakistan’s salaried, property, beverage, or export sectors unless the government matches such measures with spending cuts or meets a higher revenue target.

see more..
Bangladesh’s Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus mulling resignation over rising protests

Bangladesh’s Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus mulling resignation over rising protests

23 May 2025 | 3:47 PM

Dhaka, May 23 (UNI) The Chief Advisor of Bangladesh's Interim Government, Muhammad Yunus, is considering quitting from his position, reported Bangladeshi media.

see more..

Israeli diplomats' murder suspect may face death penalty - Reports

23 May 2025 | 3:08 PM

Jerusalem, May 23 (UNI) Elias Rodriguez, the suspect in the murder of two employees of the Israeli Embassy in Washington DC, could face the death penalty, Fox News reported, citing an FBI document.

see more..