3.2 Million Tourists Visit Oman In 2018

MUSCAT, Dec 8 (NNN-ONA) – The Omani authorities said on Saturday, that, the number of tourists visiting Oman in 2018, grew two percent, year on year, to 3.2 million. The number of tourists from the Gulf Cooperation Council countries, topped the list with 45.4 percent, followed by Asian visitors with…

Saudi Arabia Welcomes U.S., Sudan’s Decision To Exchange Envoys

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Dec 8 (NNN-SPA) – Saudi Arabia welcomed, on Saturday, the decision of the United States and Sudan, to exchange envoys, after over two decades of diplomatic void. The Saudi Foreign Ministry said, the appointment of U.S. ambassador to Sudan, considers the crucial stage Sudan is going through.…

Death Toll Rises To 25 In Gunmen Attack On Demonstrators In Iraq

BAGHDAD, Dec 8 (NNN-NINA) – Up to 25 people were killed, and 137 others wounded, in attack on protesters, in Iraq’s capital, Baghdad, a Ministry official said. “The final toll of the attack, by unidentified gunmen on demonstrators, on Friday evening, is 23 killed and some 137 others wounded,” the…

Iran Nuclear Deal Stays Alive After Talks

VIENNA, Dec 8 (NNN-IRNA) – European parties to the 2015 nuclear deal, demanded that Iran stop taking steps away from the accord, but stopped short of triggering a mechanism that could renew United Nations sanctions, during a rare meeting between the pact’s remaining signatories.  The three-hour meeting in Vienna, the…

Israeli Aircraft Strike Gaza Militants’ Facilities

GAZA, Palestine, Dec 8 (NNN-WAFA) – Israeli warplanes attacked facilities that belong to militants of the Islamic Hamas movement in the Gaza Strip early Sunday (today), in response to rockets fired from the coastal enclave into the Jewish state hours earlier. “Three rockets were fired from Gaza at Israeli towns…

Shooting Near Mexican Presidential Residence Kills Four

MEXICO CITY, Dec 8 (NNN-PRENSA LATINA) – Four people were killed and several others injured, in a shooting here on Saturday, near Mexico’s presidential residence, according to local media reports said, citing the police. The incident happened, as an armed man entered an apartment building, near the National Palace, looking…

New Zealand Pledges To Take More Steps Against Plastic Wastes

WELLINGTON, Dec 8 (NNN-AGENCIES) – New Zealand will phase out more single-use plastics, the government announced today (Sunday). A report, Rethinking Plastics in Aotearoa New Zealand, was released by the Prime Minister’s Chief Science Adviser, Prof Juliet Gerrard, which highlighted New Zealand’s position in plastics use, and gave recommendations for…

Hong Kong Police Commissioner Watches Flag-Raising Ceremony In Beijing

BEIJING, Dec 8 (NNN-XINHUA) – Tang Ping-keung, the new commissioner of police, of China’s Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), led a delegation of the Hong Kong Police Force, to watch the flag-raising ceremony in Beijing on Saturday. This was the first time for him to watch the national flag…

Death Toll From Nairobi Building Collapse Hits Five

NAIROBI, Dec 8 (NNN-KBC) – Death toll from a building collapse in the Kenyan capital, Nairobi, rose to five on Saturday, as authorities intensify search and rescue efforts. James Wanyoike, Nairobi county assistant commissioner said, the number of persons missing has reduced to 26 from 30, while the number of…

Hamas Warns Israel About Violations At Al-Aqsa Mosque

GAZA, Palestine, Dec 8 (NNN-WAFA) – Hamas, ruler of the Gaza Strip, on Saturday, warned Israel about violations at Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem. The warning was issued by Abu Obeida, spokesman of Hamas’ armed wing, al-Qassam Brigades, in a short text message, where he held Israel fully responsible for the…