Middle East

Saudi crown prince arrives in China, part of high-profile Asian tour

Photo courtesy SPA Twitter BEIJING, Feb 22 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman arrived in Beijing Thursday as…

Israeli minister not backing down over Polish remarks

JERUSALEM, Feb 22 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz on Thursday refused to apologise for allegations he made that…

US Sec of State Pompeo discusses Yemen, Venezuela in talks with UN chief

UNITED NATIONS, Feb 22 (NNN-AGENCIES) – US Secretary ofState Mike Pompeo discussed peace efforts in Yemen and the crisis inVenezuela…

Around 200 US troops to remain in Syria after pullout: White House

WASHINGTON, Feb 22 (NNN-AGENCIES) – The US military will keep around 200 troops in Syria after President Donald Trump’s pullout…

Turkey’s Erdogan, Trump discussed U.S. withdrawal from Syria in phone call

Two leaders stress need for support of Syrian political process, set trade goal of $75 billion Washington, Feb 22 (NNN-…

Iraqi PM, Saudi King Discuss Boosting Ties Over The Phone

BAGHDAD, Iraq, Feb 21 (NNN-NINA) – Iraqi Prime Minister, Adel Abdul Mahdi, on Wednesday, held a phone call with Saudi…

24 Daesh Militants Captured In Iraq, After Fleeing Syria

BAGHDAD, Iraq, Feb 21 (NNN-NINA) – Iraqi security said Wednesday that, 24 Daesh militants, who infiltrated from neighbouring Syria, were…

Israeli Measures At Jerusalem Shrine Trigger Strong Palestinian Backlash

RAMALLAH, Palestine, Feb 21 (NNN-WAFA) – The recent Israeli measures at al-Aqsa Mosque in East Jerusalem triggered a strong Palestinian…

Interview: Saudi Crown Prince’s Visit To China Expected To Bring Ties To New High: Minister

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Feb 21 (NNN-XINHUA) – The Saudi crown prince’s two-day visit to China is expected to bring bilateral…

Bodies Of Six Civilians Abducted By Daesh Found In Western Iraq

Photo courtesy Anadolu BAGHDAD, Iraq, Feb 20 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Iraqi security forces, found bodies of six civilians, abducted the day…