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…

Kazakhstan To Modernise Over 3,000 Villages By 2024

NUR-SULTAN, Nov 25 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Kazakhstan plans to modernise 3,477 villages by 2024, in accordance with new regional standards, making drinking water, repaired roads and basic social facilities available, in the most remote rural areas, First Deputy Prime Minister, Alikhan Smailov, said, at a Nur Otan Party session. “The government…

Three Saudi Organisations Announce Cooperation To Localise Military Industries

RIYADH, Nov 25 (NNN-SPA) – Three Saudi organisations announced on Sunday, cooperation to localise military industries, it was reported. The General Authority of Military Industries, Economic Cities Authorities and King Abdullah Economic City, highlighted that, the cooperation aims to reach 50 percent of localisation of military industries in Saudi Arabia,…

Myanmar Military Seizes Large Amount Of Arms, Ammunition In Fight With Insurgents

YANGON, Nov 25 (NNN-MNA) – Myanmar’s armed forces seized large amount of arms and ammunition in Namsang township, northern Shan state, the Office of the Commander-in-Chief of the Defence Services said. The seizure was made during an encounter between a military column and the Ta’ang National Liberation Army (TNLA), near…

UAE’s Mohamed Bin Zayed Receives French Minister Of Armed Forces

ABU DHABI, Nov 24 (NNN-WAM) – Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE’s Armed Forces, received Florence Parly, French Minister of Armed Forces. Sheikh Mohamed and the French minister discussed bilateral relations and ways to enhance cooperation between the…