Middle East

Moody’s Maintains Lebanon’s Rating At Caa1, But Warns Of Further Downgrade

BEIRUT, Oct 2 (NNN-NNA) – Lebanon’s Finance Ministry, announced that, credit rating agency Moody’s, has maintained Lebanon’s credit rating at…

Yemen’s Houthis Release 290 War Prisoners: ICRC

SANAA, Oct 1 (NNN-SABA) – Yemen’s Houthi group released on Monday, 290 prisoners, the International Committee of the Red Cross…

Kuwait Compiles First Climate Change Report

KUWAIT, Oct 1 (NNN-KUNA) – Kuwait has compiled its first climate change report, containing the latest information on how the…

Lebanese President Says Three Billion USD Burden Yearly By Syrian Refugees

BEIRUT, Oct 1 (NNN-NNA) – Lebanese President, Michel Aoun, said that, Syrian refugees pose a burden of three billion U.S.…

Syria, Iraq Mark Victory Against Daesh With Opening Of Key Border Crossing

DEIR AL-ZOUR, Syria, Oct 1 (NNN-SANA) – Under the victory banner, the Bukamal-Qaim border crossing, between Syria and Iraq was…

Feature: Gaza’s Only Pharmaceutical Factory Struggles To Survive Amid Dire Conditions

GAZA, Palestine, Oct 1 (NNN-XINHUA) – Gaza Strip’s only pharmaceutical factory is struggling to survive, amid deteriorating economic situation, caused…

Iran Welcomes Dialogue With Saudi Arabia, Regional States

TEHRAN, Oct 1 (NNN-IRNA) – Iran announced that, it welcomes dialogue with Saudi Arabia, to settle mutual issues, and talks…

Yemen’s Houthis Capture Over 2,000 Coalition Soldiers In Saudi Najran Front

SANAA, Sept 30 (NNN-SABA) – Houthi military spokesman, Yahya Sarea said, in a live broadcast by Yemen’s Houthi TV, al-Masirah,…

Iran To Respond Firmly To “Acts Of Aggression”

TEHRAN, Iran, Sept 30 (NNN-IRNA) – Iran’s defence minister, said Sunday, that, Iran will give strong response to any “act…

Turkey Shoots Down Drone Near Syria Border

ANKARA, Sept 30 (NNN-ANADOLU) – Turkish army, on Sunday, shot down a drone that violated Turkish airspace for six times,…