Middle East

Israel Launches Air Strikes On Gaza In Response To Rocket Firing

GAZA, Palestine, March 9 (NNN-WAFA) – Israeli war jets carried out at midnight Friday, two air strikes on military facilities…

One police officer hurt, seven militants killed in Cairo: Government

CAIRO, March 8 (NNN-AGENCIES) —  An Egyptian police officer was wounded and seven suspected militants were killed on Thursday in…

Motorcycling: Qatar to host MotoGP until at least 2031

DOHA, March 8 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Qatar will continue to host a round of the MotoGP world championship until at least…

Iraqi leader says Islamic State foreign fighters may face death penalty

BAGHDAD, March 8 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Iraqi President Barham Salih said foreign Daesh fighters tried in Iraq could be handed death…

Syria rejects OPCW report on ‘toxic chemical’ used in attack

DAMASCUS, March 8 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Syria’s foreign ministry said it “categorically rejects” the finding of the global chemical weapons agency…

Syria war: Daesh militants ‘caught trying to escape’ last enclave

Hundreds of civilians and suspected militants have been evacuated from Baghuz  BAGHOUZ, March 8 (NNN-AGENCIES) — About 400 Daesh militants…

Bangladesh, Saudi Arabia ink six instruments

DHAKA, March 8 (NNN-BSS) – Bangladesh and Saudi Arabia signed six instruments for the development of Bangladesh’s different sectors including…

Syrian Army Destroys Terrorists’ Hideouts In Hama

HAMA, Syria, March 7 (NNN-SANA) – Syrian army units destroyed hideouts of Jabhat al-Nusra terrorists, in the outskirts of al-Jammasa…

Iraqi Speaker Vows To Support Iran Amid U.S. Sanctions

TEHRAN, Iran, March 7 (NNN-IRNA) – The visiting Iraqi Parliament Speaker, Mohamed al-Halbousi, said here on Wednesday that, his country…

Britain To Increase Investments In Lebanon: Offical

The President of the Council of Ministers Saad Hariri, right, received at the Grand Serail the UK Minister of State…