AU Calls For International Action To Address Ebola Outbreak In DR Congo

ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, July 20 (NNN-ENA) – The African Union (AU), called for immediate international action, on the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo), which has lingered for almost one year with a high number of casualties. Speaking in a press conference at the AU Headquarters…

Britain Reacts To Seizure Of Tankers As Gulf Row With Iran Intensifies

LONDON, July 20 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Britain’s ambassador in Iran is in contact with government authorities in Tehran, following the seizure in the Gulf of two vessels, one of them British, Foreign Secretary, Jeremy Hunt, said, late Friday night. Hunt said, the meeting was called to review what is known and…

Iran Seizes British Oil Tanker In Strait Of Hormuz

TEHRAN, Iran, July 20 (NNN-IRNA) – Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC), on Friday, seized the British oil tanker, Stena Impero, in the Strait of Hormuz, an IRGC statement said. “The British vessel was captured for failing to respect international maritime rules, while passing through the Strait of Hormuz,” said…

Iran Denies Drone Downing By U.S. In Strait Of Hormuz

TEHRAN, Iran, July 20 (NNN-IRNA) – A senior Iranian Foreign Ministry official, on Friday, denied that an Iranian drone has been shot down by the U.S. Navy in the Strait of Hormuz. On Thursday, U.S. President, Donald Trump, announced that a U.S. warship destroyed an Iranian drone in the Strait…

Multiple Deaths Confirmed In Possible Arson Attack At Animation Studio In Japan

TOKYO, Japan, July 18 (NNN-NHK) – A fire at an animation studio in the city of Kyoto, western Japan, left multiple people dead and more than 30 others injured, some of them seriously, local media quoted investigators as saying today (Thursday). According to local reports, 10 people, who were found…

Israel Attacks Palestinian Property In East Jerusalem

RAMALLAH, Palestine, July 18 (NNN-WAFA) – Palestinian Authority’s Foreign Affairs Ministry, said that, Israel is “widely attacking Palestinian property in East Jerusalem.” The ministry said that, the “Israeli attack” includes “wide demolition of homes and commercial shops, in different East Jerusalem towns.” Palestinian sources said, Israeli municipality staff and police,…

Iran’s Army Vows To Protect North-Eastern Borders With New Drones

TEHRAN, Iran, July 18 (NNN-IRNA) – The Iranian Army Ground Force, received advanced drones for combat and reconnaissance missions, along the country’s north-eastern border. The Mohajer-6 drones will boost the Army Ground Force’s capabilities for border protection, according to Tasnim news agency. The newest generation of Mohajer drones, with length…

Iran Will Not Allow Israel, U.S. To Threaten Region’s Security: Iranian Diplomat

BEIRUT, Lebanon, July 18 (NNN-NNA) – A senior Iranian diplomat, said that, Iran and its allies will not allow Israel and the United States to jeopardise the region’s security and stability. “Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, is making dangerous movements in the region, to gain popularity in his country. These…

Wave Of Fires Hits Israel Due To Extreme Weather

JERUSALEM, July 18 (NNN-MA’AN) – A wave of brush fires across Israel, caused by extremely hot and dry weather, burned down homes and vehicles, and sent dozens to hospitals, on Wednesday. At least 124 people were treated in hospitals, according to the service’s director-general, Eli Bin. Bin said that, most…

Saudi Arabia Dedicates Web Link To Register Qatari Pilgrims

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, July 18 (NNN-SPA) – Saudi Arabia announced on Wednesday, that, it launched a web link, for the registration of Qatari pilgrims, according to the ministry of hajj and umrah. The ministry, in a statement, said that, it had finalised all procedures for Qataris wishing to perform the…