New Zealand has reported two new COVID-19 cases, both related to recent travel from the UK.
It's the first cases reported in the country over the last 24 days.
New Zealand had lifted all social and economic restrictions except border controls last week, after declaring itself free of the coronavirus,
However, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern had warned that new cases could come up as citizens return home.
So far, the country has recorded 22 deaths from the virus.
At least four killed in Israeli strike on building in Lebanon's Baalbek
An Israeli strike on a four-storey residential building has killed at least four people and wounded six others in the eastern Lebanese city of Baalbek, with rescue teams working to pull families from beneath the rubble, state news agency NNA said on Wednesday.
Kuwait announces death of child from shrapnel wound
An 11-year-old female child has died of a wound she sustained from falling shrapnel on a residential area in Kuwait, the Ministry of Health announced early on Wednesday.
Philippine lawmakers advance impeachment of Vice President Duterte
Philippine lawmakers ordered Vice President Sara Duterte on Wednesday to respond to impeachment complaints against her after finding substance to allegations involving unexplained wealth, the misuse of public funds and making public threats against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
Qatar busts two cells linked to Iran’s Revolutionary Guard
Qatari authorities said they have arrested two cells linked to the Iranian Revolutionary Guard.
GCC condemns Iranian attack on Port of Fujairah
Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Al Budaiwi has strongly condemned the Iranian attack that targeted the Port of Fujairah in the UAE.
The UAE air defences have successfully intercepted 3 ballistic missiles and detected 129 drones, of which 121 were intercepted and 8 fell within the country's territory on Wednesday.
A number of charter flights will operate from Fujairah on Wednesday, March 4, and Thursday, March 5, to select destinations in India, Egypt and Pakistan to transport travellers stranded in the UAE due to the ongoing regional developments.
Air Arabia has extended the suspension of operations until 3 pm on Monday, March 9, with a limited number of flights operating in coordination with relevant authorities.
