Middle East

Erdogan: Purchasing S-400 not related to NATO, F-35

Photo courtesy Anadolu  ANKARA, March 10 (NNN=AGENCIES) – Turkey’s purchase of S-400 missile defense system from Russia has “nothing to…

International Security, Defence Exhibition Kicks Off In Baghdad

BAGHDAD, Iraq, March 10 (NNN-NINA) – The 8th edition of the International Security and Defence Exhibition was launched on Saturday,…

No Decision On Kuwait, Oman Co-Hosting FIFA World Cup: Qatar Official

DOHA, Qatar, March 10 (NNN-QNA) – There is no final decision on the possibility of Kuwait and Oman co-hosting the…

63,500 Refugees Suffer In Battered Camp In North-eastern Syria: Watchdog

DAMASCUS, Syria, March 10 (NNN-SANA) – A total of 63,500 refugees, most of whom are Daesh militants and their families,…

Armed Confrontations Intensify Between Yemeni Warring Factions In Hodeidah

ADEN, Yemen, March 10 (NNN-SABA) – Armed confrontations intensified between Yemen’s government forces and the Houthi rebels, in the Red…

Iranian FM Arrives In Iraqi Capital To Prepare For President’s Visit

BAGHDAD, Iraq, March 10 (NNN-NINA) – Iranian Foreign Minister, Mohammad Javad Zarif, arrived in Iraq’s capital Baghdad on Saturday, ahead…

Palestinian President Abbas Condemns Assassination Attempt Of Fatah Official

RAMALLAH, Palestine, March 9 (NNN-WAFA) – President Mahmoud Abbas, condemned on Friday, the botched assassination attempt earlier, of senior Fatah…

Pentagon Warns Turkey Over Acquisition Of Russian S-400 Missiles

WASHINGTON, March 9 (NNN-AGENCIES) – The US Defence Department issued a stern warning to Turkey, over its possible acquisition of…

Jordan’s King Abdullah Departs For US On Working Visit

AMMAN, Jordan, March 9 (NNN-PETRA) – King Abdullah II of Jordan, on Saturday (today), left for Washington, DC, where he…

Saudi Crown Prince Receives Call From Japanese PM

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, March 9 (NNN-SPA) – Saudi Crown Prince, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, Prince Mohammed bin Salman…