Middle East

Iraqi PM urges de-escalation, dialogue after US strikes Yemen’s Houthis

BAGHDAD, March 17 (NNN-XINHUA) — Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia’ al-Sudani emphasized that de-escalation and dialogue are the most effective…

Turkiye calls on EU to lift Syria sanctions

ISTANBUL, March 17 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Turkiye called on the European Union to unconditionally lift sanctions on Syria, ahead of an…

US: White House says ‘multiple’ Houthi leaders killed, Iran ‘on notice’

 WASHINGTON, March 17 (NNN-AGENCIES) — US strikes killed multiple Houthi leaders in Yemen, the White House said Sunday, adding Iran…

Iraqi PM, French President Discussed Ties, Regional Issues Over Phone

BAGHDAD, Mar 16 (NNN-NINA) – Iraqi Prime Minister, Mohammed Shia’ al-Sudani, yesterday, held a phone conversation with French President, Emmanuel…

PLO Central Council To Meet In Apr Over New Vice President Position: Official

RAMALLAH, Mar 16 (NNN-WAFA) – A senior Palestinian official said yesterday that, the Palestine Liberation Organisation (PLO) Central Council, will…

Bahrain’s 1st Homegrown Satellite “Al Munther” Launched Into Space

MANAMA, Mar 16 (NNN-BNA) – Bahrain’s first homegrown satellite, “Al Munther,” was launched into space yesterday, aboard a SpaceX Falcon…

Indonesia To Host OIC High-Level Parliamentary Meeting In May

JAKARTA, Mar 16 (NNN-ANTARA) – Indonesia will host the 19th high-level parliamentary meeting of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC)…

63,000 Tonnes Of Food Await Lifting Of Gaza Aid Blockade: UN

UNITED NATIONS, Mar 15 (NNN-XINHUA) – UN humanitarians said yesterday that, 63,000 metric tonnes of food await an end to…

US arrests second pro-Palestinian Columbia University protester

WASHINGTON, March 15 (NNN-AGENCIES) — US immigration authorities have announced the arrest of a second activist who participated in pro-Palestinian…

UNIFIL Will Continue Protest Against Israel’s Presence In Lebanon Until Complete Withdrawal: Spokesperson

BEIRUT, Mar 15 (NNN-NNA) – Any Israeli military presence north of the Blue Line constitutes a “violation” of UN Security…