Israeli PM’s Visit To Hebron Sparks Large Palestinian Outrage

RAMALLAH, Palestine, Sept 5 (NNN-WAFA) – The visit of Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, to the southern West Bank city of Hebron sparked large outrage among the Palestinians. Amid intensive Israeli security presence, Netanyahu visited the city of Hebron and the area of the Ibrahimi Mosque, also known as “Cave…

UNIFIL Remains Committed To Easing Tensions Along Borders Between Lebanon, Israel

BEIRUT, Sept 5 (NNN-NNA) – Head of Mission and Force Commander of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), Stefano Del Col, said that UNIFIL remains closely engaged with Israel and Lebanon, to contain tensions and incidents, and enable a safe and secure environment along the Blue Line. Del…

Turkish, U.S. Senior Officials Discuss Safe Zone In Syria

ANKARA, Sept 5 (NNN-ANADOLU) – Turkish Presidential Spokesman, Ibrahim Kalin, and U.S. National Security Adviser, John Bolton, held a phone conversation Wednesday, over the safe zone plan in Syria, the presidential office said in a statement. The Turkish presidential aide told Bolton that, Turkey has completed its preparation for the…

Iran To Expand Nuclear R&D: President

TEHRAN, Sept 5 (NNN-IRNA) – Iranian President, Hassan Rouhani, said that, Iran will expand its nuclear research and development as of Sept 6 (tomorrow). Rouhani said, Iran will lift the limits on the country’s nuclear research and development activities, set by the 2015 nuclear deal, known as the Joint Comprehensive…

Sri Lankan PM Concludes Official Visit To Maldives

MALE, Maldives, Sept 5 (NNN-PSM) – Sri Lankan Prime Minister, Ranil Wickremesinghe, on Wednesday, concluded an official visit to the Maldives, after taking part in the Indian Ocean conference and signing key agreements between the two countries. Local media reports said, during his visit, Wickremesinghe held extensive discussions with Maldives…

Cautious Calm Prevails In Syria’s Idlib Amid Cease-Fire

DAMASCUS, Sept 5 (NNN-SANA) – A cautious calm prevails in Syria’s northwestern province of Idlib, as a cease-fire entered into force last Saturday, the pro-government al-Watan newspaper reported, Wednesday. The cease-fire, which was unilaterally announced by the Syrian army, involved the deescalation zone, which includes Idlib, as well as, nearby…

Japan’s Abe Departs For Russia To Meet Putin

TOKYO, Sept 5 (NNN-NHK) – Japanese Prime Minister, Shinzo Abe, departed for a three-day trip to Russia, where he will meet with President Vladimir Putin, to discuss issues pertaining to territory and steps towards a peace treaty. “I hope to talk frankly with President Putin, to take our peace treaty…

Iran Frees Seven Crew Members Of Detained British Oil Tanker

TEHRAN, Sept 5 (NNN-IRNA) – Iran released seven crew members of the British-flagged oil tanker, Stena Impero, that was detained by the Iranian forces in the Strait of Hormuz last month, Press TV reported. The sailors have been freed on humanitarian grounds, the Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman, Abbas Mousavi, was…

23 Killed In Factory Blast In India’s Punjab

NEW DELHI, Sept 5 (NNN-PTI) — The death toll in the firecracker factory blast in India’s northern state of Punjab has risen to 23, according to local media. India’s national daily, The Hindustan Times, reported that the incident occurred in Batala area of Gurdaspur district, in Punjab. The teams of…

Palestine Rejects Washington’s Intention To Register U.S. Citizens In Jerusalem As Israelis

RAMALLAH, Palestine, Sept 5 (NNN-WAFA) – The Palestinian foreign ministry confirmed its absolute rejection of the U.S. administration’s intention, to register its citizens born in Jerusalem as Israelis on their passports and identity papers. The ministry considered the step as “an emphasis by the administration of President Donald Trump, to…