Jordan Says Israeli Occupation, Root Cause Of Conflict, Violence

AMMAN, Nov 14 (NNN-PETRA) – Jordanian Foreign Minister, Ayman Safadi, said that, the Israeli occupation was the root cause of conflict and violence. “War on Gaza would not bring security to Israel. Resolving the conflict on the basis of the two-state solution, under international law, will guarantee the right to…

Saudi Arabia Hosts Int’l Conference On Zakat, Tax

RIYADH, Nov 14 (NNN-SPA) – The General Authority of Zakat and Tax (GAZT) of Saudi Arabia, hosted a conference on Zakat and Tax in the capital Riyadh, bringing together about 1,000 participants from international organisations, governments, businesses, civil society and academia. The two-day conference focuses on the range of challenges…

Kindergartens, Primary Schools Closed In Iran’s Capital Over Serious Air Pollution

TEHRAN, Nov 14 (NNN-IRNA) – Iranian authorities closed kindergartens and primary schools, on Wednesday, over serious air pollution in Iran’s capital, Tehran, Eghtesad Online news website reported. The announcement was made by Tehran’s Governor, Anoushirvan Mohseni-Bandpay, according to the report. The density of toxic pollutants has been steadily increasing since…

Egyptian President Starts Two-Day Visit To UAE

DUBAI, Nov 14 (NNN-WAM) – Egyptian President, Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi, started a two-day visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), his second in less than two years, to discuss a host of issues of mutual interest. Al-Sisi is expected to meet with Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed…

Australian Bush-fire Death Toll Rises To Four

SYDNEY, Nov 14 (NNN-AGENCIES) – A man’s body has been found, in burnt-out bush-land in the Australian state of New South Wales, authorities said today (Thursday), taking the death toll of an ongoing bush-fire, to four. Police believe the remains are that of a 58-year-old man, who lived in a…

UN-Backed Fund Earmarks 39 Million USD To Tackle Climate Change In Nepal

UNITED NATIONS, Nov 14 (NNN-NEPALNEWS) – More than 39 million U.S. dollars in funding was approved on Wednesday, for a project that will build resilience and mitigate the effects of climate change, benefiting nearly one million Nepalis, the UN-backed Green Climate Fund (GCF) said. Co-funding the initiative, Nepal’s Ministry of…

Four Daesh Militants Killed In Military Operations In Iraq

BAGHDAD, Nov 14 (NNN-NINA) – Four Daesh militants were killed on Wednesday, in military operations in the Iraqi provinces of Kirkuk and Salahudin, a security source and a military statement said. A joint force from the Iraqi federal police and paramilitary Hashd Shaabi force, killed three Daesh militants, in a…

Iran Condemns Israel’s Killing Of Palestinians

TEHRAN, Nov 14 (NNN-IRNA) – Iran’s Foreign Ministry, strongly condemned Israel’s attack on the Gaza Strip, and the assassination of the leader of Palestinian Islamic Jihad, Tehran Times daily reported. Foreign Ministry Spokesman, Abbas Mousavi said, Israeli rulers should be brought to international courts as “war criminals.” Mousavi lauded what…

Lebanon’s Nationwide Protests Worsen After President’s Speech And Protester’s Death

BEIRUT, Nov 14 (NNN-NNA) – Thousands of Lebanese demonstrators blocked streets all over Lebanon, to express their outrage over President Michel Aoun’s remarks a day earlier, and the death of a protester in Khaldeh, south of Lebanon. Protesters threatened to go to Baabda Palace and force the President to resign,…

Update: Israeli Airstrikes On Gaza Kill Six More Palestinians – Bringing The Death Toll To 32

GAZA, Palestine, Nov 14 (NNN-MA’AN) – Israeli forces, after having killed a top Islamic Jihad commander in an air raid on his home in Gaza City, unleashed a new spiral of violence.Israel launched dozens of air raids on Gaza. So far, 32 Palestinians have been killed in the bombardment, according to health…