Middle East

Update: Houthi missile attack on military parade kills 32

 ADEN, Aug 2 (NNN-AGENCIES) —At least 32 people have been killed in an attack by the rebel Houthi movement on a military…

Saudi Arabia allows women to travel without male ‘guardian’ approval

RIYADH, Aug 2 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Saudi Arabia will allow women to travel abroad without approval from a male “guardian”, the…

Yemen: 17 police killed in rebel attack on Aden – medics

ADEN, Aug 2 (NNN-AGENCIES) — At least 17 Yemeni police were killed and scores wounded in a Shiite rebel attack…

Palestinians Refuse To “Bargain” Over Israeli Settlement Issue

RAMALLAH, Palestine, Aug 1 (NNN-WAFA) – Palestinians will never “bargain” on the UN resolutions, especially on the illegality of Israeli…

Iraqi President Calls For Solutions Over Water Issue With Turkey

BAGHDAD, Iraq, Aug 1 (NNN-NINA) – Iraqi President, Barham Salih, highlighted the importance of boosting ties with Turkey, and reaching…

Turkey Deploys Reinforcement Along Syrian Border

ANKARA, Turkey, Aug 1 (NNN-ANADOLU) – Turkey has deployed a 12-vehicle military convoy in southern Sanliurfa province, bordering Syria. The…

Oman Signs Gas Exploration Deal With Italy’s Eni, BP Oman

MUSCAT, Oman, Aug 1 (NNN-ONA) – Oman’s Ministry of Oil and Gas, signed a gas exploration agreement with Italy’s Eni…

ADNOC Finalises Refining Partnership Deals With Italy’s Eni, Austria’s OMV

DUBAI, United Arab Emirate, Aug 1 (NNN-WAM) – The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), on Wednesday announced, it has…

UAE Says Maritime Meeting With Iran “Satisfying”

DUBAI, United Arab Emirate, Aug 1 (NNN-WAM) – The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Foreign Ministry said, results of the sixth…

China Vows To Boost Cooperation With Iraq’s Kurdistan

BAGHDAD, Iraq, Aug 1 (NNN-XINHUA) – China’s Consul General in Erbil, Ni Ruchi, confirmed China’s desire to strengthen cooperation, with…