Middle East

French Defence Minister Visits Iraq, Discusses Cooperation, Bilateral Ties

BAGHDAD, Iraq, Feb 9 (NNN-NINA) – French Defence Minister, Florence Parly, arrived Friday, in Iraq’s capital, Baghdad, on a surprise…

Clashes With Israeli Soldiers Kill Two Palestinians, Wound Dozens In Eastern Gaza

GAZA, Palestine, Feb 9 (NNN-WAFA) – At least two Palestinians were killed and dozens wounded, on Friday afternoon, by Israeli…

Yemeni Government, Houthis Decide To Continue Meetings Over Swap Prisoners

AMMAN, Jordan, Feb 9 (NNN-PETRA) – The Yemeni government and the Houthis, decided to continue their meetings related to the…

Morocco suspends participation in Saudi-led war in Yemen

RABAT, Feb 8 (NNN-AGENCIES) —  Morocco has suspended its participation in the Saudi-led military coalition’s fight against Yemen’s Houthi rebels,…

Oman Chairs Arab Economic And Social Council 103rd Session In Cairo

Cairo, Egypt, Jan 8 (NNN-ONA) – The 103rd session of the Arab Economic and Social Council, chaired by Oman and…

Bahrain’s Cultural And Urban Projects Discussed

MANAMA, Bahrain, Feb 8 (NNN-BNA) – Bahrain Authority for Culture and Antiquities’ (BACA’s) President, Shaikha Mai bint Mohammed Al-Khalifa, today…

Sharjah To Host International Wheelchair And Amputee Sports World Games On Feb 10-16

SHARJAH, United Arab Emirate, Feb 8 (NNN-WAM) – Emirati Paralympic athletes are going over their final preparatory drills, before they…

WHO Delegation Visits Health Centres In Syria’s Quneitra To Support Health Services

QUNEITRA, Syria, Feb 8 (NNN-SANA) – With  the aim of supporting health services, a delegation from the World Health Organisation…

PLO Calls For International Oversight Of Prisoners In Israeli Jail After Death Of Palestinian Inmate

RAMALLAH, Palestine, Feb 8 (NNN-WAFA) – Officials of the Palestine Liberation Organisation (PLO), have called for international monitoring over the…

Bahrain’s FM Vows To Combat Terrorism

MANAMA, Bahrain, Feb 8 (NNN-BNA) – Bahrain’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Khalid bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, said, his country is…