Turkey recorded a 4.5 magnitude earthquake in Ankara at 22:53 local time yesterday, QİA.AZ mentions, referring to the Turkish Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency (AFAD). The epicenter was located at a depth of 12 kilometers. Some panicked residents left their homes. Officials did not report any casualties or damage.
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Armenia’s coronavirus deaths reach 2,931
Armenia confirmed 157 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the nationwide tally to 162,288, QİA.AZ informs, citing the National Center for Disease Control and Prevention of the Ministry of Health. The death toll has reached 2,931 as two more succumbed to the deadly pathogen. As many as 149,873 people have recovered from the infection so far. There… Continue reading Armenia’s coronavirus deaths reach 2,931
Armenia reports 28 new COVID-19 deaths
Armenia confirmed 584 new coronavirus cases, bringing the nationwide tally to 142,928 , QİA.AZ says, citing the National Center for Disease Control and Prevention of the Ministry of Health. The death toll reached 2, 372 as 28 more fell victims to the virus. So far, 119, 147 people have recovered from the infection. The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) emerged in late 2019 in China’s Hubei province, and the… Continue reading Armenia reports 28 new COVID-19 deaths
Armenia: Communities joins Pashinyan’s opponents
Leaders and administrations of the Azatan, Benjamin, Akhuryan, Ovtashen, and Marmarashen in Armenia’s Shirak province have joined numerous communities and demanded the immediate resignation of the country’s anti-national, irrational government – the prime minister and government, QİA.AZ says, referring to Armenian media. “We call on all community leaders and members of the Council of Elders to join… Continue reading Armenia: Communities joins Pashinyan’s opponents
Turkey to vaccinate citizens in 4 phases, Health Minister Koca says
As the fight against the coronavirus pandemic continues in Turkey, Health Minister Fahrettin Koca announced late Wednesday that the country will vaccinate all of its citizens in a four-phase scheme, QİA.AZ reports citing Daily Sabah. “In the first phase, we will vaccinate our health workers, senior citizens, people with disabilities and people living in crowded environments,” he said.… Continue reading Turkey to vaccinate citizens in 4 phases, Health Minister Koca says
Russia to produce over 100 million doses of world’s first COVID-19 vaccine in India
The Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF), and Hetero, one of India’s leading generic pharmaceutical companies (through its biologics arm Hetero Biopharma) have agreed to produce in India over 100 million doses per year of the world’s first registered vaccine against the novel coronavirus infection – Sputnik V, QİA.AZ reports citing RDIF. The parties intend to… Continue reading Russia to produce over 100 million doses of world’s first COVID-19 vaccine in India
Iran’s MP talks Iranian oil reserves
A member of the Iranian Parliament said Iran has not allowed foreigners to dominate our country’s oil for 40 years, and therefore the parliament must be careful to not let the foreign buyers dominate our oil through the reform of the budget structure. The “Rules for Reforming the Budget Structure” bill was assessed during the… Continue reading Iran’s MP talks Iranian oil reserves
Georgian Dream majoritarian candidates win run-off elections
According to the CEC preliminary data, all 17 majoritarian candidates of the ruling Georgian Dream party have won the run-off elections, QİA.AZ reports via Georgian media. In addition, the second round of mayoral elections was held in Kutaisi. CEC preliminary data shows that Ioseb Khakhaleishvili (Georgian Dream) has received 92.02 percent and Grigol Shushania (United… Continue reading Georgian Dream majoritarian candidates win run-off elections
Turkey registers over 4,000 new coronavirus cases as recoveries surpass 360,000
Coronavirus cases continue to rise in Turkey as the country registered 4,215 new cases on Wednesday, while the number of recovered patients surpassed 361,000, QİA.AZ reports citing Daily Sabah. With 116 more fatalities the same day, the country’s death toll from the pandemic now stands at 11,820. The total number of COVID-19 tests conducted in Turkey stood at… Continue reading Turkey registers over 4,000 new coronavirus cases as recoveries surpass 360,000
Georgia reports 3,443 new coronavirus cases
Georgia has reported 3,443 new cases of coronavirus, 2,538 recoveries, and 37 deaths in the past 24 hours, QİA.AZ reports via Georgian media. Some 17,086 individuals remain infected with COVID-19 in Georgia as of today. The new 3,443 cases were recorded in: Tbilisi – 1,318 cases, Adjara – 512 cases, Imereti – 562 cases, Kvemo Kartli –… Continue reading Georgia reports 3,443 new coronavirus cases