Facebook Blocks Netanyahu’s Chatbot Over Violation Of Israeli Election Law

JERUSALEM, Sept 18 (NNN-WAFA) – Facebook on Tuesday, briefly suspended a chatbot on Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu’s official account, over violation of Israeli election law. The move came after Netanyahu posted results of alleged opinion polls, which is prohibited by Israeli law that bans publishing polls a few days…

Qatar Condemns Bomb Attack On Afghan President’s Rally

DOHA, Sept 18 (NNN-QNA) – Qatar strongly condemned a bomb attack on a campaign rally by Afghan President, Ashraf Ghani. “The State of Qatar is expressing extreme condemnation of the explosion that targeted an election rally of the Afghan president and left dozens killed or wounded,” the Qatari Foreign Ministry…

Lebanon Issues Arrest Warrant Against Former Israeli Agent

BEIRUT, Sept 18 (NNN-NNA) – A Lebanese judge issued an arrest warrant, against a Lebanese-American, who admitted that he had worked for Israel. Najat Abu Shakra, Lebanon’s military investigative judge, decided to postpone the questioning of Amer al-Fakhoury, former chief of an Israel-linked prison in Lebanon, awaiting an approval from…

Arab Conference Recommends Use Of Smart Technology To Prevent Child Abuse

MUSCAT, Oman, Sept 18 (NNN-ONA) – Participants at the 6th Arab Conference on Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect, recommended the use of smart technology and applications to prevent child abuse. Participants in the conference, held at the Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre, underlined the need to establish a national…

Kuwait Calls For Caution In Dealing With Threats To Regional Security

KUWAIT, Sept 18 (NNN-KUNA) – Kuwait called for caution to face the threats to security and stability in the region. Kuwaiti Deputy Prime Minister, Foreign Minister and Acting Defence Minister, Sheikh Sabah Khalid Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, made the remarks during a meeting with the Kuwaiti Deputy Foreign Minister Khalid Al-Jarallah and…

Iran To Display Debris Of Downed U.S. Drones

TEHRAN, Sept 18 (NNN-IRNA) – Iran will display the debris of the U.S. drones downed by Iran over the past years, a senior Iranian military official said Tuesday. Brigadier General Bahman Kargar, head of the Foundation for Preservation of Holy Works and Values of the Sacred Defence, said that, the…

Jordanian Energy Companies Sign Deals To Supply Natural Gas To Local Industries

AMMAN, Sept 18 (NNN-PETRA) – Two deals were signed by two major Jordanian energy companies to supply natural gas to local companies, to help reduce their energy costs. The deals were signed by Jordan’s state-run National Electric Power Company and the Jordanian-Egyptian FAJR for Natural Gas Transmission and Supply Company,…

Israeli Elections End Without Clear Winner, Another Political Deadlock Possible

JERUSALEM, Sept 18 (NNN-MA’AN) – Israel’s closely-fought elections ended on Tuesday night, with exit polls showing a virtual tie between the Likud party, led by Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, and the Blue and White party, led by former army chief, Benny Gantz. Exit poll results showed the Blue and White…

Saudi Oil Production To Be Fully Restored By End Of Sept: Energy Minister

RIYADH, Sept 18 (NNN-SPA) – Saudi Arabia’s Energy Minister, Abdulaziz bin Salman Al Saud, said that, Saudi oil production, suspended earlier, due to attacks on two major Aramco facilities, would be fully restored by the end of Sept. Speaking to the media in Jeddah, Abdulaziz said, Saudi Arabia will maintain…

74th Session Of UN General Assembly Opens

UNITED NATIONS, Sept 18 (NNN-XINHUA) – The 74th session of the UN General Assembly opened at the UN Headquarters in New York on Tuesday. Tijjani Muhammad-Bande, president of the 74th session of the General Assembly, declared the opening of the 2019-2020 session of the most representative body of the United…