83 Militants Killed In Egypt’s Sinai

CAIRO, Nov 5 (NNN-MENA) – At least 83 militants were killed in security raids, on their strongholds in North and Central Sinai, in the past few days, the army said. “The raids, launched from Oct 28 till today, have killed 83 militants, including six highly dangerous terrorist elements,” the army…

Jordan PM Asks All Ministers To Resign Ahead Of Cabinet Reshuffle

AMMAN, Jordan, Nov 5 (NNN-PETRA) – Jordanian Prime Minister, Omar Razzaz, asked on Monday, all ministers to resign, ahead of an upcoming cabinet reshuffle. The reshuffle is expected in the next few days, according to Razzaz. The prime minister thanked all ministers, for their service, saying, the reshuffle is meant…

Iran President Sends Letters To Saudi King On Peace Cooperation

TEHRAN, Nov 5 (NNN-TASNIM) – Iran said, President Hassan Rouhani, sent letters to Saudi Arabia’s king, for cooperation on regional peace. “The theme of the letters has been regional peace and stability,” Ali Rabiee, government spokesman, was quoted as saying. “We believe multiple bilateral ties could be shaped in the…

Turkey To Send Daesh Members Back To Countries Of Origin: Minister

ANKARA, Nov 5 (NNN-ANADOLU) – Turkey will send back Daesh captives to their countries of origin, even if the countries have deprived them of their citizenship, Turkish Interior Minister, Suleyman Soylu, said. “We will send members of Daesh to their countries, whether they are expatriated or not,” Soylu said. “Those…

UAE Announces New Oil And Gas Reserves

ABU DHABI, Nov 5 (NNN-WAM) – The Supreme Petroleum Council (SPC), the highest energy decision-making authority of the United Arab Emirates, announced major increases in Abu Dhabi oil and gas reserves. The SPC also announced “an historic decision,” to list on Abu Dhabi National Oil Company’s (ADNOC) Murban crude oil,…

Iran Marks Anniversary Of U.S. Embassy Seizure, Remains Defiant To U.S. Pressures

TEHRAN, Nov 5 (NNN-TASNIM) – Iranians held demonstrations nationwide on Monday, to mark the 40th anniversary of the seizure of former U.S. embassy in Tehran. In the capital, demonstrators gathered outside the former U.S. embassy, now called “den of espionage,” carrying placards condemning U.S. policies. They also chanted slogans against…

Pompeo Speaks Over Phone With Saudi FM About Ties

WASHINGTON, Nov 5 (NNN-SPA) – U.S. Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo, spoke over the phone with Saudi Foreign Minister, Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, about bilateral ties. Pompeo congratulated Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, on his new appointment, U.S. State Department spokesperson, Morgan Ortagus, said in a statement.…

Small Plane Crashes In NE U.S. Cemetery, Pilot Killed

WASHINGTON, Nov 5 (NNN-AGENCIES) – A small plane, on Monday afternoon, crashed, with debris scattered at a cemetery in New Bedford, the northeastern U.S. state of Massachusetts, authorities said. A witness told NBC10 Boston, the plane was flying very low over nearby homes, then dived and crashed with “a loud…

Israeli Soldier Shoots Unarmed Palestinian In The Back, Leaked Footage Shows

JERUSALEM, Nov 5 (NNN-ARAB NEWS) – Israel’s Justice Ministry said, it will soon decide whether to file charges against a former policewoman, who allegedly shot an unarmed Palestinian man in the back, following possible new video evidence. The case draws new attention to frequent but hard-to-prove Palestinians’ claims, that Israeli security…

East African Troops Start Joint Military Training In Eastern Uganda

KAMPALA, Nov 5 (NNN-IRIN) – Over 360 personnel from the six East African Community (EAC) member countries, began a two-week joint military training exercise, in the eastern Ugandan district of Jinja. Deo Akiiki, Uganda’s deputy military spokesperson, said that, the EAC joint Command Post Exercise (CPX), aims to promote regional…