Middle East

Saudi kills 2 suspects after attack in Shiite region: media

RIYADH, April 8 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Two suspects armed with explosives were killed and two others arrested after they attacked a…

South Africa: Pretoria Permanently Withdraws Its Ambassador From Israel

Flags of South Africa and Israel JOHANNESBURG, April 7 (NNN-ALLAFRICA) — International Relations Minister Lindiwe Sisulu says withdrawing South Africa…

Kuwait Sends Aid To Yemeni Island Of Socotra

KUWAIT CITY, Kuwait, April 7 (NNN-KUNA) – Kuwait dispatched a planeload of relief supplies on Saturday, to the Yemeni island…

Jordanian FM Says Continued Israeli Occupation Obstructs Peace

AMMAN, Jordan, April 7 (NNN-PETRA) – Jordan’s Foreign Minister, Ayman Safadi, said that, “Israel’s continued occupation of Arab territories” obstructs…

Prominent Daesh Leader Killed In Western Iraq

BAGHDAD, Iraq, April 7 (NNN-NINA) – Iraqi security forces, on Saturday, killed a prominent Daesh leader, in the western province…

Benny Gantz, Political Newcomer Challenging Netanyahu In Israel’s Tight Elections

JERUSALEM, April 7 (NNN-MA’AN) – Benny Gantz, ex-chief of the Israeli forces, burst into politics about four months ago and…

Iran’s Top Leader Urges U.S. Forces To Exit From Iraq

TEHRAN, Iran, April 7 (NNN-ISNA) – Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, said that, Iraq should consider the withdrawal of…

Iran Urges Expanded Energy Trade, Transport Routes With Iraq

TEHRAN, Iran, April 7 (NNN-IRNA) – Iranian President, Hassan Rouhani, on Saturday, called for expanded energy trade and transport routes…

US, European gun sales to blame for war in Middle East: Pope

The pope spoke to students during visit to San Carlo Institute in Milan MILAN (Italy), April 7 (NNN-TELESUR) — U.S. and…

Pro-Government Yemeni Forces Claim Killing 80 Houthi Fighters In Southern Yemen

ADEN, Yemen, April 7 (NNN-SABA) – Forces loyal to Yemen’s internationally-backed government, claimed the killing of about 80 Houthi fighters,…