Middle East

Rabat’s choice as World Book Capital, recognition of Morocco’s commitment to culture

RABAT, Oct 9 (NNN-MAP) — The United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization’s decision to name Rabat as the “World…

Egypt, Jordan Urge Political Settlement For Conflicts In Gaza, Lebanon

CAIRO, Oct 9 (NNN-MENA) – Egypt and Jordan called yesterday, for an immediate halt of “the Israeli aggression” against Gaza…

UN chief expresses concern over Israel’s draft legislation on UN relief agency

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres UNITED NATIONS, Oct 9 (NNN-XINHUA) — UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres expressed “profound concern” over Israel’s draft…

Iraqi Militant Group Claims Drone Attack On Target In N. Israel

BAGHDAD, Oct 9 (NNN-NINA) – The Islamic Resistance in Iraq, a Shiite militia group, claimed responsibility yesterday, for a drone…

36 Killed, 150 Injured In Israeli Airstrikes On Lebanon Over Past 24 Hours: Ministry

BEIRUT, Oct 9 (NNN-NNA) – The death toll from Israeli airstrikes on different areas in Lebanon over the past 24…

Passenger Traffic At Israel’s Main Int’l Airport Drops Nearly 43 Percent Amid Conflict

JERUSALEM, Oct 9 (NNN-MA’AN) – Passenger traffic at Israel’s Ben Gurion International Airport fell by 42.92 percent, in the first…

Gaza Turned Into Graveyard After “Brutal” Year: UN Agency

GAZA, Oct 8 (NNN-XINHUA) – The year-long “brutal” war has turned the Gaza Strip into a graveyard for tens of…

Venezuelan Oil minister meets with OPEC chief

CARACAS, Oct 8 (NNN-PRENSA LATINA) — Venezuelan Oil Minister, Delcy Rodríguez, met in Caracas on Monday with the Secretary General…

Hamas Claims Killing Of Israeli Soldiers In Gaza City

GAZA, Oct 8 (NNN-WAFA) – The Al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing of Hamas, announced yesterday, they had killed and wounded…

Deal on climate aid hangs in balance at UN COP29 summit

PARIS, Oct 8 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Nations remain in deadlock over a crucial pact on climate aid, with divisions over who…