Israel-UAE deal a Trump coup, but his sights are set on Iran

WASHINGTON, Aug 16 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The Israel-UAE agreement gives the United States a rare diplomatic success in the Middle East — but it is Iran which President Donald Trump has in his sights, with a strategy that has already hit roadblocks at the United Nations. The White House has lavished…

Hezbollah Leader Says Israel To Pay Heavy Price If Behind Beirut’s Blasts

BEIRUT, Aug 15 (NNN-NNA) – Hezbollah Leader, Sayed Hassan Nasrallah, announced that, Israel will pay a heavy price, if investigations by the Lebanese judicial system prove that Israel stands behind the explosions at Beirut’s port, al-Manar local TV channel reported. Nasrallah made the remarks in a televised speech, saying that,…

EU calls Israel to abandon West Bank annexation plans

ANKARA, Aug 15 (NNN-ANKARA) — Welcoming a controversial deal between Israel and the UAE to normalise relations, the European Union (EU) on Friday called for Tel Aviv to abandon plans to annex areas of the West Bank, according to Anadolu Agency.  “I welcome Israel-UAE normalisation; benefits both and is important for regional stability,”…

Iran “Strongly” Condemns Establishment Of UAE-Israel Diplomatic Ties

TEHRAN, Aug 15 (NNN-IRNA) – Iran’s Foreign Ministry, “strongly” condemned the establishment of diplomatic ties between the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Israel, according to a statement published by the Iranian Foreign Ministry. “It (the agreement) is a strategic act of stupidity by Abu Dhabi and Tel Aviv, which will…

Lebanon Continues To Receive Foreign Aid To Face Beirut Blasts’ Repercussions

BEIRUT, Aug 15 (NNN-XINHUA) – Lebanon continued to receive support and donations from foreign countries, following the explosions that rocked Beirut on Aug 4, killing 177 people and wounding at least 6,000. Switzerland signed an agreement with Lebanon, to start the rehabilitation of Saint George Hospital, University Medical Centre and…

Turkey May Suspend Diplomatic Relations With UAE Over Israel Deal: President

ISTANBUL, Aug 15 (NNN-ANADOLU) – Turkish President, Recep Tayyip Erdogan said, Turkey might suspend its diplomatic relations with the United Arab Emirates (UAE), or call back its ambassador, over UAE’s deal with Israel. “We stand with the Palestinian people. We have not let Palestine be defeated,” Erdogan told reporters in…

UN chief hopes Israel-UAE deal can help two-state solution

UNITED NATIONS, Aug 14 (NNN-AGENCIES) — United NationsSecretary-General Antonio Guterres said Thursday he hoped the Israel-UAE deal can help realize a two-state solution with the Palestinians for peace in the Middle East. Israel and the UAE agreed to normalize ties in a landmark deal, only thethird such accord the Jewish…

US Pres Trump says to host Mideast deal signing in three weeks

WASHINGTON, Aug 14 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The leaders of Israel and the United Arab Emirates will sign their historic peace accord in the White House in around three weeks, US President Donald Trump announced on Thursday. Trump, speaking at press conference hours after the deal was announced,praised Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin…

Beirut explosion: WHO warns dozens of health facilities ‘non-functional’

Residents of Beirut have been helping to clear up at the city’s hospitals BEIRUT, Aug 13 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The damage caused by last week’s deadly explosion in Beirut continues to hamper healthcare in the Lebanese capital. The World Health Organization (WHO) assessed 55 healthcare facilities in the city and found…

Beirut explosion: City holds vigil to mourn blast victims

 BEIRUT, Aug 14 (NNN-AGENCIES) — People in Beirut have attended a vigil for the more than 200 victims of the huge explosion that devastated the Lebanese capital a week ago. A crowd stood in silence near the ruins of the city’s port as a Muslim call to prayer was broadcast…
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