Middle East

Envoy Reiterates UN Principles On Syrian Refugee Return Amid Lebanon Pressure

UNITED NATIONS, March 29 (NNN-XINHUA) — A United Nations (UN) envoy reiterated the UN principles of “safe, voluntary, and dignified return” for the Syrian refugees…

Germany adds six months to Saudi arms export ban: government

BERLIN, March 29 (NNN-AGENCIES) — German Chancellor Angela Merkel’scoalition government extended by six months an embargo on weapons exports to…

US urges transparent probe on strike that killed Yemen children

7 WASHINGTON, March 29 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The United States urgedSaudi-led forces to conduct a transparent probe after eight people includingfive…

UAE Highlights Barakah Nuclear Power Plant As Key National Project

DUBAI, United Arab Emirate, March 28 (NNN-WAM) – Director-General of the Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation (FANR), Christer Viktorsson, said…

UN Says Air Strike On Hospital In Northern Yemen Kills Seven

SANAA, Yemen, March 28 (NNN-SABA) – An air strike on a hospital in Yemen’s northern province of Saada killed seven…

Japan’s Position On Golan To Remain Unchanged: Spokesman

TOKYO, Japan, March 28 (NNN-MENA) – Japan’s top government spokesperson says, the country will maintain its position on the Golan…

Syria Urges UN Commissioner To Condemn Trump’s Recognition Of Israel’s Sovereignty Over Golan

DAMASCUS, Syria, March 28 (NNN-SANA) – The Syrian Foreign Ministry, urged the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Michelle Bachelet,…

Iraq Says 3,200-Year-Old Tablet Returned From UK

BAGHDAD, Iraq, March 28 (NNN-NINA) – The Iraqi Foreign Ministry said, a 3,200-year-old carved Babylonian stone tablet has been returned…

Saudi King To Start Two-Day Visit To Tunisia On Eve Of Arab Summit

TUNIS, Tunisia, March 28 (NNN-TAP) – Saudi King, Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, will start a two-day visit to Tunisia…

15 Houthi Rebels Killed In Battle With Government Troops In Northern Yemen

SANAA, Yemen, March 28 (NNN-SABA) – At least 15 Houthi rebels were killed and several others injured, in a battle…