Neither UAE Nor Any Other Country Has Right To Speak On Behalf Of Palestinians: President

RAMALLAH, Aug 17 (NNN-PNN) – Palestinian President, Mahmoud Abbas, said that, neither the United Arab Emirates (UAE) nor any other country has the right to speak on behalf of the Palestinian people. During a phone conversation with his French counterpart, Emmanuel Macron, Abbas warned that, if any other Arab country…

Another Rocket Hits Green Zone In Iraq’s Baghdad

BAGHDAD, Aug 17 (NNN-NINA) – A Katyusha rocket landed yesterday, in the heavily fortified Green Zone, in the centre of the Iraqi capital, Baghdad, the Iraqi military said. A Katyusha rocket was fired from an area located near the al-Nahdha bus station, in downtown Baghdad, and landed on the zone,…

UAE Summons Senior Iranian Diplomat Over Iranian President’s Speech

ABU DHABI, Aug 17 (NNN-WAM) – The United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, summoned a senior diplomat from the Iranian embassy in Abu Dhabi yesterday, over its president’s speech, following the peace accord between Israel and UAE. Iran’s charge d’affairs was called to the ministry,…

2,000 Lebanese Doctors Impacted By Beirut’s Blasts

BEIRUT, Aug 17 (NNN-NNA) – Head of Lebanese Order of Physicians, Charaf Abou Charaf, said yesterday that, 2,000 physicians were impacted by the explosions, that rocked Beirut on Aug 4. “Physicians were either injured or have their clinics destroyed, which necessitates quick measures, to support them, in addition to helping…

Gaza’s Only Power Plant Will Run Out Of Fuel: Palestinian Official

RAMALLAH/GAZA, Aug 17 (NNN-WAFA) – Palestinian Energy and Natural Resources Authority (PNERA), yesterday warned that, Gaza Strip’s only power plant would run out of fuel by Tuesday (tomorrow), after Israel shut down the border crossing last week. Zafer Milhem, head of the PNERA, said in a press statement, the Gaza…

Roundup: COVID-19 Cases In Saudi Arabia Near 300,000; Record Of Daily Infections In Iraq Renewed

CAIRO, Aug 17 (NNN-MENA) – COVID-19 continues raging in the Middle East as the tally in Saudi Arabia nudged 300,000, and Iraq saw its daily infections of the virus renewed for four days in a row. Saudi Health Ministry announced Sunday 1,227 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the total number to…

Israel Reports 447 New COVID-19 Cases, 92,680 In Total

JERUSALEM, Aug 17 (NNN-MA’AN) – The Israeli Ministry of Health reported 447 new COVID-19 cases on Sunday, bringing the total cases to 92,680. According to the ministry, the total number of death cases reached 685, with 11 new deaths, while the number of patients in serious condition dropped from 387…

COVID-19 Cases In Philippines Soar Past 160,000 With 3,420 New Infections

MANILA, Aug 17 (NNN-ABN) – The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the Philippines surged to 161,253, as the Department of Health (DOH) reported 3,420 new daily cases yesterday. The number of recoveries rose to 112,586, after 40,397 more patients recovered, the DOH said. The death toll also increased to…

Japan’s Abe Admitted To Hospital For Health Checkup

TOKYO, Aug 17 (NNN-NHK) – Japanese Prime Minister, Shinzo Abe, checked into a hospital in Tokyo today, for what one of his aide’s described as, a “health checkup,” although rumours have been swirling, about Abe’s ill health. Kyodo News reported that, Abe’s visit to Keio University Hospital, in the capital,…

Another Three Insurgents Killed By Army Troops During Marathon Shoot-Outs In Southern Thailand

BANGKOK, Aug 17 (NNN-TNA) – Another three insurgents were killed by army troops, during marathon shoot-outs in southern Thailand over the last few days, said an army general yesterday. Four insurgents were fatally gunned down on Friday and Saturday, by army troops in the clashes, which began on Thursday in…