Hamas Ready For Palestinian Elections

GAZA, Palestine, Oct 9 (NNN-WAFA) – The Islamic Hamas movement, which rules the Gaza Strip, said that it is ready to do what is needed, in the process of holding the general elections in Palestinian territories. Hazem Qassem, Hamas spokesman in Gaza, said that, holding the elections “is a basic…

Pro-Gov’t Yemeni Forces Achieve Progress In Fighting Against Houthis In Dhalea

ADEN, Oct 9 (NNN-SABA) – Forces loyal to Yemen’s government, achieved progress in fighting against the Houthi rebels in the southern province of Dhalea. “Several military sites located in the northern parts of Dhalea, near the central province of Ibb, were seized by pro-government forces, after hours of fighting,” the…

Kuwait, U.S. sign deal on aviation security cooperation

KUWAIT, Oct 9 (NNN-KUNA) – Kuwait and the United States, on Tuesday, signed a deal to bolster cooperation on aviation security. The deal was inked by Kuwait Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), and the U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA). After signing the agreement, DGCA’s President, Sheikh Salman Al-Humoud Al-Sabah,…

Jordan Urges Firm Positions Against Israeli Unilateral Measures

AMMAN, Oct 9 (NNN-PETRA) – Jordan’s Foreign Minister, Ayman Safadi, called for a firm international position against all Israeli unilateral measures. The minister made his remarks at a meeting with UN Undersecretary General for Political Affairs, Rosemary DiCarlo, where he stressed that, comprehensive and lasting peace is a strategic Arab…

Hariri Says Lebanon To Overcome Economic Crisis With Support Of UAE

BEIRUT, Oct 9 (NNN-NNA) – Lebanese Prime Minister, Saad Hariri, said that, Lebanon will be able to get over its economic crisis, with the support from partner countries such as the United Arab Emirates (UAE). “We will continue to exert efforts along with our partner countries, to rise again with…

Iraqi Gov’t Issues Second Package Of Measures Amid Protests

BAGHDAD, Oct 9 (NNN-NINA) – The Iraqi government issued a second package of measures to be undertaken, in response to massive angry protests that swept across Iraq in the past few days, promising projects, land distributions and job opportunities. A statement by the media office of Prime Minister, Adel Abdul…

Turkey Shells Position Of Kurdish-Led Groups In North Syria

DAMASCUS, Oct 9 (NNN-SANA) – Turkish forces, on Tuesday evening, shelled a position of the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), in northern Syria, without causing human losses. The source, who is close to the SDF, said that, the artillery shelling targeted an SDF position in the Ras al-Ayn area, known…

Mongolia’s First Oil Refinery To Be Completed By 2022

ULAN BATOR, Oct 9 (NNN-MONGOLIA WEB) – A ceremony to commission infrastructure facilities, to support the proposed oil refinery project in Mongolia was held in the southeastern Dornogovi Province. Domestic oil production and supply, play an important role in a country’s economic development. The project was financed by a loan…

Turkish Parliament Extends Motion For Cross-Border Operations In Iraq, Syria

ANKARA, Oct 9 (NNN-ANADOLU) – Turkish parliament extended a motion for the government’s authority to launch cross-border military operations in Iraq and Syria for one more year. The motion had previously allowed the Turkish Armed Forces to carry out cross-border operations from Oct 30, 2018, until Oct 30, 2019. All…

Egypt, Greece, Cyprus Condemn Turkish Military Operation In Syria

CAIRO, Oct 9 (NNN-MENA) – Egypt, Greece and Cyprus slammed the military operation announced by Turkey, to be launched soon in Syrian territories. The remarks came in a final communique, after a tripartite summit in Cairo attended by Egyptian President, Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi, Greek Prime Minister, Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Cypriot President,…