Iran Condemned Latest EU, UK Sanctions As “Baseless, Illegal”

TEHRAN, Nov 16 (NNN-IRNA) – The Iranian foreign ministry, yesterday, strongly condemned the latest EU and British sanctions, against Iranian individuals and organisations. Nasser Kanaani, the ministry’s spokesman, said in a press release that, the sanctions are baseless and illegal, constituting interference in Iran’s internal affairs. Iran will respond proportionately…

Türkiye Detained 50 For Suspected Links To Deadly Istanbul Bomb Attack

ANKARA, Nov 16 (NNN-XINHUA) – Türkiye detained 50 suspects over the deadly bomb attack in central Istanbul earlier this week, Justice Minister, Bekir Bozdag, said yesterday. The detainees include a Syrian woman, who was caught soon after the incident, for suspectedly planting the bomb that exploded on Istiklal avenue, Bozdag…

Applying To UN, Int’l Agencies “Legitimate Right” Of The Palestinian People: Spokesman

RAMALLAH, Nov 15 (NNN-WAFA) – Palestinian presidency spokesman, said yesterday that, applying to the United Nations (UN) and other international agencies, is a “legitimate right for everyone under legitimate international resolutions.” Nabil Abu Rudeineh made the remarks, in response to Israeli Prime Minister, Yair Lapid’s statements, in which he said…

Israel’s Food Wasted In 2021 Enough To Feed 3.5 Million People: Report

JERUSALEM, Nov 15 (NNN-XINHUA) – A national report on food waste, published yesterday, found that 2.6 million tonnes of food had been wasted in Israel in 2021, at the cost of about 21.3 billion shekels (6.21 billion U.S. dollars). The wasted food is equivalent to about 37 percent of Israel’s…

UNRWA urged urgent aid to continue services for Palestine refugees

AMMAN, Nov 15 (NNN-PETRA) – The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA), urgently needs between 50 and 80 million U.S. dollars, to finish the year and maintain the operations of its schools, health centres and other basic services, the agency’s Commissioner General, Philippe Lazzarini, said yesterday.…

World Wildlife Conference Opened In Panama With Call To Action At Crucial Moment For Humanity

PANAMA CITY, Nov 15 (NNN-XINHUA) – The 19th World Wildlife Conference, opened in Panama’s capital yesterday, with a call to action at this crucial time for humanity and measures to protect species and recover the balance in nature. Also known as the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on…

Malaysia Reported 1,749 New COVID-19 Infections, Six More Deaths

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 15 (NNN-BERNAMA) – Malaysia reported 1,749 new COVID-19 infections as of midnight, bringing the national total to 4,950,566, according to the health ministry. There is one new imported case, with 1,748 cases being local transmissions, data released on the ministry’s website showed. Another six deaths have been…

Road Accident In S. Algeria Killed 16, Injured Three

ALGIERS, Nov 15 (NNN-APS) – Sixteen people were killed and three others injured, yesterday, in a road accident in southern Algeria, said a statement of the Algerian civil protection authority. The accident occurred when two vehicles collided, in the southern province of Bordj Badji Mokhtar, it added, without detailing the…

OPEC Further Cuts Global Oil Demand Forecasts In 2022, 2023

VIENNA, Nov 15 (NNN-XINHUA) – The Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), yesterday further revised down its forecasts for global oil demand in 2022 and 2023, citing economic challenges and geopolitical uncertainties. The latest forecasts were released in OPEC’s monthly report. The oil-producer alliance had already made several downward…

Ghanaian Electoral Body Abolished 17 Unqualified Political Parties

ACCRA, Nov 15 (NNN-GNA) – The Electoral Commission (EC) of Ghana, abolished 17 political parties, following their failure to comply with laws governing political parties in the country. The EC announced the decision in a statement yesterday, saying, the certificates of the affected parties have been cancelled since Nov 1.…