UAE’s Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Arrives In Beijing

BEIJING, China, July 22 (NNN-WAM) – Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE’s Armed Forces, arrived in Beijing yesterday, marking his official state visit to China. Sheikh Mohamed’s visit comes at the invitation of Chinese President, Xi Jinping, where…

Oman Receives Injured Iranian From Saudi Arabia

MUSCAT, Oman, July 22 (NNN-ONA) – Oman, on Sunday, said, it received an injured Iranian citizen from Saudi Arabia, according to an official statement by the foreign ministry. “The Iranian is now in Muscat, after he had received the necessary medical treatment in Saudi Arabia,” read the statement. The Iranian…

Explosion Targets Train Shipping Phosphate In Central Syria

DAMASCUS, Syria, July 22 (NNN-SANA) – A train shipping phosphate was targeted by a roadside bomb Sunday, in the eastern countryside of Homs province, in central Syria, causing it to derail, while the train crew suffered injuries. Citing the Ministry of Transportation, report said that, “terrorists” sneaked into the location…

Two Civilians Killed, Four Wounded In Separate Daesh Attacks In Iraq

BAGHDAD, Iraq, July 22 (NNN-NINA) – Two civilians were killed and four others wounded on Sunday, in separate Daesh attacks, security officials said. In the eastern Diyala province, a civilian was killed and three others wounded, when a roadside bomb, apparently planted by Daesh militants, detonated at an orchard, on…

Saudi Arabia Warns Iran Of “Assaults” On Freedom Of Navigation

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, July 22 (NNN-SPA) – Saudi Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Adel al-Jubeir, on Sunday, warned Iran of perpetrating violations of the freedom of navigation. Any assault on the freedom of navigation is a violation of international law. Iran must realise that its acts of intercepting ships,…

Assad, Putin Exchange Congratulations On 75th Anniversary Of Establishing Diplomatic Relations

DAMASCUS, Syria, July 22 (NNN-SANA) – Syrian President, Bashar al-Assad, and Russian President, Vladimir Putin, exchanged congratulations on the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries. Assad underscored the importance of boosting relations with Russia on all levels to benefit both countries. The president also hailed Russian military…

Jordan Stresses Role Of UN In Addressing Regional Issues

AMMAN, Jordan, July 22 (NNN-PETRA) – Jordan underlined the key role of the United Nations (UN), in addressing regional issues. The remarks were made by Foreign Minister, Ayman Safadi, at a meeting with visiting President of the United Nations General Assembly, Maria Fernanda Espinosa Garces, where discussions focused on the…

Iranian Ambassador Warns UK Not To Escalate Tension After Oil Tanker Seizure

TEHRAN, Iran, July 22 (NNN-IRNA) – Iranian ambassador to Britain warned London not to escalate tensions with Tehran. “The UK government should contain those domestic political forces, who want to escalate existing tension between Iran and the UK well beyond the issue of ships,” Hamid Baeidinejad tweeted. “This is quite…

Abe’s Ruling Coalition Wins Upper House Election, But Suffers Constitutional Reform Setback

TOKYO, Japan, July 22 (NNN-NHK) – Japan’s ruling bloc, led by Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, won more than half of the contested seats in Sunday’s upper house election, maintaining a majority in the chamber. However, the ruling parties and others who advocate constitutional reform, did not pick up enough seats…

Air Strike Kills 28 Militants In N. Afghanistan

MAIMANA, Afghanistan, July 21 (NNN-XINHUA) – At least 28 Taliban militants have been killed, following an air strike in Afghanistan’s northern Faryab province, a military source said today (Sunday). “Based on a confirmed tip-off, an Afghan Air Force A-29 aircraft targeted a Taliban hideout in Bilchiragh district, Faryab province, on…