Middle East

UN-backed Libya gov’t jets strike Haftar’s airbase

Photo courtesy of Anadolu. TRIPOLI, Libya, April 8 (NNN-ANADOLU) — Fighter jets of UN-backed Government of National Accord (GNA) on Monday…

Yemen expects Kuwait’s contribution to help economic recovery: FM

Yemeni Foreign Minister Khaled al-Yamani KUWAIT CITY, April 8 (NNN-Xinhua) — Yemen hopes that Kuwait could contribute to its economic…

UAE-backed Yemeni security forces raid al-Qaida hideouts in south Yemen

ADEN, April 8 (NNN-Xinhua) — Yemeni security forces carried out on Sunday an anti-terror operation against hideouts of the al-Qaida…

Syria war: More civilians leave rebel-held Rukban camp

DAMASCUS, April 8 (NNN-Xinhua) — Another batch of civilians reached a crossing point in the Syrian desert on Sunday from…

Turkey slams Netanyahu’s ‘irresponsible’ remarks on settlements

ISTANBUL, April 8 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Turkey condemned what it called Benjamin Netanyahu’s “irresponsible” remarks after the Israeli leader said he planned…

Two dead as gunmen attack Egypt police vehicle

CAIRO, April 8 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Gunmen opened fire on a police vehicle in a Cairo suburb at dawn Sunday, killing a…

Syria war: Russia calls for closure of IDP camp near US base

AMMAN, April 8 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Russia’s top diplomat called Sunday for the immediate closure of a desert camp near Syria’s…

Gaza animals find new home following deaths at zoo

GAZA, April 8 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Five lions, five monkeys, four ostriches, three peacocks, two wolves and a hyena departed Gaza…

Syria war: At least 15 reported killed as government forces, rebels exchange fire

DAMASCUS, April 8 (NNN-AGENCIES) — At least 15 people were reported killed on Sunday in shelling by government and insurgent…

UK condemns Israel over occupied West Bank plans

LONDON, April 8 (NNN-BERNAMA) — Britain on Sunday condemned Israeli state over plans for new settlements in occupied West Bank, Anadolu…