Lebanese PM Asks International Leaders To Pressure Israel To Stop Violations

BEIRUT, Lebanon, Aug 27 (NNN-NNA) – Lebanese Prime Minister, Saad Hariri, on Monday, called upon the United Nations Security Council, to pressure Israel, not to initiate any aggressive actions against Lebanon. “If Israel’s aggressions escalate, this will have dangerous repercussions on Lebanon and the whole region,” a statement by Hariri’s…

Three Hashd Shaabi Members Killed In Daesh Attack In Central Iraq

BAGHDAD, Iraq, Aug 27 (NNN-NINA) – At least three Hashd Shaabi paramilitary members were killed Monday, in an attack on their position by the Daesh militants, in the central province of Salahudin. The attack took place yesterday evening, when the extremist militants attacked an outpost manned by Asa’ib Ahl al-Haq,…

Two Explosions Take Place In Syria

DAMASCUS, Syria, Aug 27 (NNN-SANA) – Two explosions took place in Syria’s northwestern city of Latakia, and the northern city of Raqqa on Monday. An explosive device exploded in the al-Tabiyat neighbourhood in Latakia city, leaving minor damages. A source from the police department in Latakia said, the explosive device…

Yemen’s Houthi Rebels Launched Multiple Attacks On Saudi Capital

SANAA, Yemen, Aug 27 (NNN-SABA) – Yemen’s Houthi rebels said, they launched multiple drone attacks on a vital military site in the Saudi capital Riyadh, on Monday. “We call on civilians to stay away from military sites because they become legitimate targets,” a statement by the Houthi military spokesman, Yahya…

Kremlin Hopes G7 Will Show “Common Sense” In Restoring Ties With Russia

MOSCOW, Russia, Aug 27 (NNN-TASS) – Moscow expects the Group of Seven (G7) member countries, to be reasonable in the matter of restoring relations with Russia, the Kremlin said. “So far, it has not been possible to restore relations with some countries, but we hope that common sense will prevail…

Erdogan Says Turkish Troops To Enter East Of Euphrates In Syria “Very Soon”

ANKARA, Turkey, Aug 27 (NNN-ANADOLU) – President Erdogan said, Turkish land troops will enter the east of the Euphrates in Syria “very soon,” reiterating his determination to clear the region of “terrorists.” Speaking at an event in the eastern city of Mus, to mark the 948th anniversary of the Battle…

Feature: California Officials Slam Trump’s Misguided Trade Policy Towards China

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug 27 (NNN-XINHUA) – California officials blasted U.S. President, Donald Trump’s misguided economic and trade policy towards China that proved costly for U.S. consumers and farmers. “The economic policies that our administration today is implementing are not productive and outrageous,” said former U.S. Congressman, Michael Honda, at a…

Kenyan Police Intensify Fight Against Drugs

MOMBASA, Kenya, Aug 26 (NNN-KBC) – A Kenyan female police officer is among seven suspects, who were arrested in the coastal city of Mombasa, with cocaine and heroin, in an ongoing war of drug trafficking in the country, the police said. Hamdi Yusuf Maalim, who is attached to Likoni police…

Death Toll In Sudan’s Heavy Rains, Floods Rises To 62: Ministry

KHARTOUM, Sudan, Aug 26 (NNN-SUNA) – The death toll in Sudan’s recent heavy rains and floods rose to 62, the Sudanese Health Ministry announced, Sunday. “The number of victims reached 62 people, and 98 wounded,” Sulaiman Abdul-Jabbar, acting undersecretary of the ministry, said, at a press conference in the capital,…

UN Says 1,350 Refugees Evacuated From Libya In 2019

TRIPOLI, Libya, Aug 26 (NNN-AGENCIES) – The UN Higher Commission of Refugees (UNHCR), said on Sunday, that, 1,350 refugees have been evacuated from Libya, to third countries in 2019. On Saturday, “31 refugees left … with hopes to start a new chapter of their lives,” it added. Because of the…