U.S. Peace Plan Includes 300 Violations Of International Law

RAMALLAH, Palestine, Feb 9 (NNN-WAFA) – A senior Palestinian official stated that, the U.S. peace plan, also known as the “Deal of the Century,” includes 300 violations of international law. Ahmad Majdalani, a member of the Palestine Liberation Organisation (PLO) Executive Committee, said that, President Mahmoud Abbas will present the…

Syrian Army Captures Strategic Town In Aleppo

DAMASCUS, Feb 9 (NNN-SANA) – The Syrian government forces captured a strategic town in the south of Aleppo province in northern Syria on Saturday, a war monitor reported. The army forces captured the town of al-Eis, one of the important areas in the army’s quest, to fully secure the Damascus-Aleppo…

Iran Plans To Develop Two Oilfields Near Iraqi Border

TEHRAN, Feb 9 (NNN-IRNA) – Iranian Petroleum Ministry, awarded a deal worth 1.4 billion U.S. dollars, to an Iranian energy enterprise, to develop two oilfields located at the southeast of the country, state TV reported. The deal was signed between Iranian Petroleum Ministry and MAPNA Group, which operates in the…

Update: Gunman Killed After Shooting Rampage In Thailand

BANGKOK, Feb 9 (NNN-TNA) – Thai police chief, Gen. Chakthip Chaijinda, confirmed that a soldier killer, who killed at least 22 people in northeastern Thailand late Saturday, had been shot dead by authorities. The 32-year-old gunman, identified as Sgt. Jakrapanth Thomma, killed at least 22 people, including six policemen of…

239 Million People In Sub-Saharan Africa Suffering From Hunger, Malnutrition: FAO

ADDIS ABABA, Feb 9 (NNN-ENA) – Around 239 million people in sub-Saharan Africa are suffering from hunger and malnutrition, a senior official of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) said. “The only way we can bring it to zero is through peace and security. Let us silence the…

UN Chief Calls For Intensified Efforts To Deal With Locust Outbreak

ADDIS ABABA, Feb 9 (NNN-ENA) – The UN Secretary General, Antonio Guterres, called for intensified international efforts, to deal with a locust outbreak, that has affected large parts of the African continent. “The UN issued an urgent appeal for assistance, to respond with speed and generosity, to ensure an effective…

All Hostages Released, Gunman Still At Large In North-eastern Thailand

BANGKOK, Feb 9 (NNN-TNA) – Hostages were rescued from the gunman, who had killed at least 20 people late Saturday, in Nakhon Ratchasima of northeastern Thailand, but the gunman is still at large, police sources said, early today (Sunday). According to Thai police, soldiers rescued hundreds of people from a…

Arab Inter-Parliamentary Union Rejects U.S. Mideast Peace Plan

AMMAN, Feb 9 (NNN-PETRA) – The Arab Inter-Parliamentary Union (APU), voiced its rejection of the U.S. Middle East peace plan, announced by U.S. President, Donald Trump. The remarks were made during the 30th emergency session of the APU, which convened representatives of 20 Arab countries in Amman, capital of Jordan.…

5.5-Magnitude Quake Hits 123 Km ENE Of Amahai, Indonesia

HONG KONG, Feb 8 (NNN-XINHUA) – An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.5, jolted 123 km ENE of Amahai, Indonesia, at 06:36:44 GMT on Saturday (today), the U.S. Geological Survey said. The epicentre, with a depth of 10.0 km, was initially determined to be at 2.8666 degrees south latitude and…

Israeli Jets Used Civilian Plane As Shield During Attacks On Damascus

MOSCOW, Feb 8 (NNN-SANA) – The Russian Defence Ministry, revealed that the Israeli enemy aircraft, during their attacks against some areas surrounding Damascus, used a civilian aircraft as a shield, against Syrian anti-aircraft systems, and endangered dozens of passengers. Spokesman for the Russian Defence Ministry, Igor Konashenkov, said that, a…