Middle East

37 Million Tonnes Of Debris In Gaza Could Take Years To Clear: UN

GENEVA, Apr 27 (NNN-XINHUA) – There are some 37 million tonnes of debris to clear away in Gaza, once the…

France: Students at prestigious Paris university occupy campus building in pro-Palestinian protest

PARIS, April 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Students in Paris inspired by Gaza solidarity encampments at campuses in the United States blocked access to…

UN ends, suspends probes into 5 UNRWA staffers accused by Israel

Israeli soldiers operate next to the UNRWA headquarters in the Gaza Strip UNITED NATIONS, April 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A UN…

Yemen’s Houthis Claim Responsibility For Attacks On British Oil Tanker, U.S. Drone

SANAA, Apr 27 (NNN-SABA) – Yemen’s Houthis said early today that, they had launched a missile attack and hit a…

UN Envoy For Syria Calls For Regional De-Escalation

UNITED NATIONS, Apr 26 (NNN-XINHUA) – UN Special Envoy for Syria, Geir Pedersen, yesterday, stressed the need for regional de-escalation.…

Israel To Begin “Soon” Evacuating Civilians In Rafah

JERUSALEM, Apr 26 (NNN-MA’AN) – Israel is expected to “soon” begin evacuating civilians from Rafah, ahead of a planned ground…

Yemen’s Houthis Claim Attacks On Ship In Gulf Of Aden, Israeli City

SANAA, Apr 26 (NNN-SABA) – Yemen’s Houthis, yesterday, claimed responsibility for the attack on the MSC Darwin ship, in the…

Use of alcohol and e-cigarettes among youth ‘alarming’: WHO

A woman holding an e-cigarette COPENHAGEN, April 25 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The widespread use of alcohol and e-cigarettes among adolescents is “alarming”, according…

US: Pro-Palestinian protests spread at universities

Protesters gather to show support for Palestinians in Gaza, outside of Columbia University in New York City NEW YORK, April…

Russia ready to cooperate with all interested partners to ensure security: Pres Putin

MOSCOW, April 25 (NNN-TASS) — Moscow is ready to work on the formation of a multipolar world order and strengthening…