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…

Six Policemen Killed In Series Of Attacks In NW Pakistan

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan, July 21 (NNN-PPI) – A string of terrorist attacks on police, in Pakistan’s north-west Dera Ismail Khan district, left six people killed and several others injured on Sunday morning, a police officer said. In the first attack, two policemen were killed and several others injured, when some unknown…

Myanmar Seizes Illegal Timbers In Yangon Outskirts

YANGON, Myanmar, July 21 (NNN-MNA) – Myanmar authorities seized 1.7 tonnes of illegal hardwood timbers, in the outskirts of Yangon city, according to the Forest Department, today (Sunday). The seizure was made by the forest officials in Htaukkyant township, northern Yangon, on Friday, when a suspected car was intercepted with…

Voting Begins In Japan’s Upper House Election

TOKYO, Japan, July 21 (NNN-NHK) – Voters across Japan began casting their ballots today (Sunday), in the upper house election, which is expected to be a barometer of public opinion, on Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s six-and-a- half-years in power. In most parts of the country, polling stations will close at…

Saudi’s General Sports Authority Announces $650 Million Financial And Governance Sports Strategy

JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia, July 21 (NNN-SPA) – The General Sports Authority (GSA) announced today, a USD 650 million financial and governance strategy, aimed at making sports a flourishing and prosperous sector, and to encourage clubs to diversify sports practices and commit to the highest standards of governance.Under the strategy, 170…

Saudi Arabia Transfers Rescued Iranian Patient To Oman

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, July 21 (NNN-SPA) – Saudi Arabia announced on Saturday, the transfer of an Iranian patient, that was rescued last month in the sea, to Oman. The seriously injured patient was a crew member of an Iranian ship, “Safiz,” sailing north-west of the city of Hodeidah in Yemen,…

Palestinian President Reiterates Opposition To U.S. Peace Deal

RAMALLAH, Palestine, July 21 (NNN-WAFA) – Palestinian President, Mahmoud Abbas, reiterated his opposition to U.S. President, Donald Trump’s Middle East peace plan, known as the “Deal of the Century,” in the high-level meetings of his Fatah Party, in the West Bank city of Ramallah. Addressing Fatah’s Central Committee, Abbas said,…