Israel Reports 2,071 New COVID-19 Cases, 94,751 In Total

JERUSALEM, Aug 18 (NNN-MA’AN) – Israel’s Ministry of Health reported 2,071 new COVID-19 cases on Monday, bringing the total cases to 94,751. The ministry also reported a total of 692 death cases, with seven new deaths, while the number of patients in serious condition rose from 382 to 399, out…

Embattled former Spanish king Juan Carlos is in UAE: royal palace

MADRID, Aug 18 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Juan Carlos, the former king of Spain who went into exile in the face of corruption allegations earlier this month, is in the United Arab Emirates, the royal palace said. The 82-year-old “travelled to the United Arab Emirates on August 3 and he remains there,”…

US: White House advisor Kushner urges Saudi to normalise ties with Israel

WASHINGTON, Aug 18 (NNN-AGENCIES) – US President Donald Trump’s son-in-law and White House advisor Jared Kushner said it would be in Saudi Arabia’s interest to normalise ties with Israel as the United Arab Emirates has agreed to do. It would also weaken their common foe Iran’s influence in the region…

Germany’s FM Maas arrives in war-torn Libya, meeting set with UN-support PM Serraj

The visit by Heiko Maas’ is to spur efforts to resolve Libya’s long-running conflict TRIPOLI, Aug 18 (NNN-AGENCIES) –Germany’s top diplomat arrived in Libya for an unannounced visit intended to spur international efforts to resolve the country’s long-running conflict. It is Foreign Minister Heiko Maas’ first visit to Libya following…

Lebanon’s Blast Damage Toll Rises As Assessment Continues: UN

UNITED NATIONS, Aug 18 (NNN-XINHUA) – The damage toll in Lebanon, following the Beirut blasts, is rising, as the United Nations and partners continue their assessment, now reporting more than 290,000 people have been left jobless, a UN spokesman said on Monday. The statistics showed that an estimated 220,000 people…

Neither UAE Nor Any Other Country Has Right To Speak On Behalf Of Palestinians: President

RAMALLAH, Aug 17 (NNN-PNN) – Palestinian President, Mahmoud Abbas, said that, neither the United Arab Emirates (UAE) nor any other country has the right to speak on behalf of the Palestinian people. During a phone conversation with his French counterpart, Emmanuel Macron, Abbas warned that, if any other Arab country…

Another Rocket Hits Green Zone In Iraq’s Baghdad

BAGHDAD, Aug 17 (NNN-NINA) – A Katyusha rocket landed yesterday, in the heavily fortified Green Zone, in the centre of the Iraqi capital, Baghdad, the Iraqi military said. A Katyusha rocket was fired from an area located near the al-Nahdha bus station, in downtown Baghdad, and landed on the zone,…

UAE Summons Senior Iranian Diplomat Over Iranian President’s Speech

ABU DHABI, Aug 17 (NNN-WAM) – The United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, summoned a senior diplomat from the Iranian embassy in Abu Dhabi yesterday, over its president’s speech, following the peace accord between Israel and UAE. Iran’s charge d’affairs was called to the ministry,…

2,000 Lebanese Doctors Impacted By Beirut’s Blasts

BEIRUT, Aug 17 (NNN-NNA) – Head of Lebanese Order of Physicians, Charaf Abou Charaf, said yesterday that, 2,000 physicians were impacted by the explosions, that rocked Beirut on Aug 4. “Physicians were either injured or have their clinics destroyed, which necessitates quick measures, to support them, in addition to helping…

Gaza’s Only Power Plant Will Run Out Of Fuel: Palestinian Official

RAMALLAH/GAZA, Aug 17 (NNN-WAFA) – Palestinian Energy and Natural Resources Authority (PNERA), yesterday warned that, Gaza Strip’s only power plant would run out of fuel by Tuesday (tomorrow), after Israel shut down the border crossing last week. Zafer Milhem, head of the PNERA, said in a press statement, the Gaza…
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