Hamas Chief Orders Immediate Action Against British Ban

GAZA, Nov 25 (NNN-PNN) – The politburo chief of the Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas), Ismail Haniyeh, yesterday ordered immediate action against the British move to ban the movement and list it as a terror group. Taher al-Nouno, Haniyeh’s aide, told reporters in Gaza that, since the British Home Secretary, Priti…

Iran’s FM Says Agreement With IAEA Possible

TEHRAN, Nov 25 (NNN-IRNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister, Hossein Amir Abdollahian, tweeted yesterday that, an agreement with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is possible, and a meeting will be held soon. Amir Abdollahian said that, in “cordial, frank and fruitful” talks he held with the IAEA Director General, Rafael…

Indonesia Plans To Stop Exports Of Raw Materials Following Nickel Ore Shipment Ban

JAKARTA, Nov 25 (NNN-ANTARA) – Indonesia is planning to stop exports of raw materials in the next few years, following the country’s current prohibition of nickel ore shipment. During the 2021 annual meeting of Indonesia’s central bank here yesterday, President Joko Widodo stressed that, Indonesia will no longer export raw…

Singapore Reports 2,079 New COVID-19 Cases

SINGAPORE, Nov 25 (NNN-CNA) – Singapore recorded 2,079 new cases of COVID-19 yesterday, bringing the total tally to 257,510, the Ministry of Health (MOH) said, in a press release. Of the new cases, 2,030 were reported in the community and 40 in migrant workers’ dormitories, while nine were imported cases.…

EU Diplomats Oppose Israeli Settlement Policy In West Bank

RAMALLAH, Nov 24 (NNN-WAFA) – Heads of missions and representatives from the European Union (EU) and like-minded countries, affirmed strong opposition to Israeli settlement expansion in the West Bank. The diplomats visited several areas in the West Bank and near East Jerusalem, following a recent announcement by the Israeli government…

Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah Appointed As Kuwait’s PM

KUWAIT CITY, Nov 24 (NNN-KUNA) – Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, was appointed yesterday, as Kuwait’s new prime minister. Kuwaiti Crown Prince, Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, issued an order on behalf of the emir, appointing Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, to form a new government and provide a list…

Roundup: Iran, IAEA Agree To Continue Negotiations, Cooperation

TEHRAN, Nov 24 (NNN-IRNA) – Iran and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), yesterday announced that, they have agreed to continue their negotiations and cooperation, in the areas of common concerns. IAEA Director General, Rafael Grossi, met with Mohammad Eslami, the chief of the Atomic Energy Organisation of Iran (AEOI),…

Chinese Envoy Calls On Iraqi Factions To Work Towards Gov’t Formation

UNITED NATIONS, Nov 24 (NNN-XINHUA) – Chinese envoy to the UN yesterday called on all Iraqi factions, to address their disputes over last month’s elections, through legal means and work towards the formation of a new government. China applauses Iraq’s successful holding of parliamentary elections last month and appreciates the…

S.Korea’s Business Sentiment Stagnant In Nov

SEOUL, Nov 24 (NNN-YONHAP) – Sentiment among South Korean businesses over the economic situation remained stagnant this month, central bank data showed today. The business sentiment index (BSI) for all industries stood at 86 in Nov, unchanged from the previous month, according to the Bank of Korea (BOK). It was…

Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank Approves 360 Million USD Financing For Egypt: Minister

CAIRO, Nov 24 (NNN-MENA) – The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), approved 360 million U.S. dollars in financing for Egypt, according to a statement by Egypt’s Minister of International Cooperation, Rania al-Mashat, yesterday. “The AIIB’s funds will help boost Egypt’s recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, and promote economic and structural…