Middle East

Russian Envoy Says Lebanon Needs Direct Dialogue With Syria

BEIRUT, Lebanon, Feb 8 (NNN-NNA) – Russian Ambassador to Lebanon, Alexander Zasypkin, emphasised the need for Lebanon to begin a…

IMF Completes Second Review Of Jordan’s Economy Under 700-Million-USD Loan

AMMAN, Jordan, Feb 8 (NNN-PETRA) – The International Monetary Fund (IMF), said that, it had completed the second review of…

UK To Provide All Needed Support For Lebanon To Become More Stable: Ambassador

BEIRUT, Lebanon, Feb 8 (NNN-NNA) – The British ambassador to Lebanon said on Thursday, that, his country will provide all…

Yemeni Army Commander Killed In Battle Against Houthi Rebels Near Saudi Border

SANAA, Yemen, Feb 8 (NNN-SABA) – A Yemeni army commander was killed on Thursday, in a battle against Houthi rebels,…

Iraq’s Paramilitary Hashd Shaabi Bombards Daesh Hideouts In Eastern Syria

BAGHDAD, Iraq, Feb 8 (NNN-NINA) – Iraq’s paramilitary, Hashd Shaabi, shelled Daesh hideouts in eastern Syria, on Thursday, according to…

US blocks UN move to defend Hebron mission

UNITED NATIONS, Feb 7 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The United States on Wednesday blocked a proposed UN Security Council statement expressing regret…

Israel, Japan to open first direct flights in September

JERUSALEM, Feb 7 (NNN-Xinhua) — The first direct flights between Israel and Japan are scheduled to operate from September, Israel’s…

Iraq president says keen to establish effective ties with Italy, EU

BAGHDAD, Feb 7 (NNN-Xinhua) — Iraq’s President Barham Salih said that Iraq is keen to establish effective relations with Italy…

Turkey condemns French declaration of Armenian genocide commemoration day

ANKARA, Feb 7 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Turkey said it strongly condemned French President Emmanuel Macron’s decision to declare April 24 as…

Qatar says committed to labour reform after Amnesty criticism

DOHA, Feb 7 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Qatar said it is committed to labour reform following an Amnesty International report that the…