Iran Blames U.S. For “Intervention” In Gas-Linked Protests

TEHRAN, Iran, Nov 26 (NNN-XINHUA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry, on Monday, blamed the United States for its support to the recent protests in Iran, over the price rise of gasoline. The Foreign Ministry Spokesman, Abbas Mousavi, said that, the United States wants more “riots and violent protests” in the Islamic…

Iran Is Self-Sufficient In Drone Technology

TEHRAN, Nov. 24 (NNN-IRNA) – A senior Iranian military official, said that, the Iranian ground forces have become self-sufficient in drone technology. “The Iranian ground troops have so far conducted some development plans, in order to provide all army units with hardware to stand up to any possible threats,” Kiumars…

Landmine Explosion Kills Five Children In Eastern Syria

DAMASCUS, Nov 25 (NNN-SANA) – At least five children were killed on Sunday, when a landmine exploded inside a school, in the eastern province of Deir al-Zour, a war monitor reported. The landmine exploded inside the Ibn Sina school, in the village of Taybeh, on the outskirts of Mayadeen city,…

Istanbul Mayor Seeks Foreign Loans For Uncompleted Projects

ISTANBUL, Nov 25 (NNN-ANADOLU) – Ekrem Imamoglu, mayor of Istanbul, said, he has been seeking financial resources from abroad, to resume unfinished projects in the biggest city of Turkey. Speaking at a press conference, Imamoglu spoke of eight metro lines and many investment projects in the city being suspended for…

Syrian Army Seizes Town From Al-Qaeda-Linked Rebels In Northwestern Syria

DAMASCUS, Nov 25 (NNN-SANA) – The Syrian army captured the town of Misherfah, in the southern countryside of Idlib Province, in northwestern Syria, from the al-Qaeda-linked rebels. The capture came after “intense battles” with the groups in the southern countryside of Idlib, with the army destroying the rebels’ weaponry. It…

Yemeni Gov’t Accuses Houthi Rebels Of Firing Missiles At Cease-Fire Monitor Team In Hodeidah

SANAA, Nov 25 (NNN-SABA) – The Yemeni government accused Houthi rebels of firing ballistic missiles at the headquarters of its cease-fire monitor team, in the south of Hodeidah port city. In a statement, Yemeni Prime Minister, Maeen Abdulmalik “strongly condemned the attack,” considering it “the rebels’ signal of rejecting peace.”…

Germany Provides Financial Support To Jordan On Technical Education

AMMAN, Nov 25 (NNN-PETRA) – Germany will provide 20 million euros (22 million U.S. dollars), to finance the first phase of a programme on promoting technical and vocational education in Jordan, said an agreement signed by the two sides on Sunday. The agreement entails building, equipping and furnishing a college…

Russian Envoy Warns Against “Tragic End” To Protests In Lebanon

BEIRUT, Nov 25 (NNN-NNA) – Russian Ambassador to Lebanon, Alexander Zasypkin, warned against a “tragic end” of the protests in Lebanon, NBN local TV Channel reported. “Protesters and the authorities must reach an agreement urgently, to prevent these festive protests from reaching a catastrophic end,” Zasypkin said. Zasypkin emphasised the…

Iraqi FM Hails Advanced Relations With China

BAGHDAD, Nov 25 (NNN-NINA) – Iraqi Foreign Minister, Mohammed al-Hakim, hailed relations between China and Iraq, describing the bilateral ties as “excellent.” Al-Hakim made the remarks during a meeting with Chinese Ambassador, Zhang Tao, where he praised the stable and developed Iraqi-Chinese relations, said a statement by the Chinese embassy…

Palestinians To Launch Protests Against U.S. Declaration Over Israeli Settlements

RAMALLAH, Nov 25 (NNN-WAFA) – Palestinian officials launched protests, against the latest remarks by United States Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo, on the legality of Israeli settlements in the West Bank. Officials of various factions and parties said, the protests will kick off with a “Day of Rage” on Tuesday…