Lebanese, Iranian Universities Sign Cooperation Agreements

BEIRUT, Lebanon, June 22 (NNN-NNA) – The Lebanese University, signed an agreement with Tehran’s Allameh Tabataba’i University, aimed at exchanging professors, students and creating a common PhD programme. The two universities agreed to cooperate in creating scientific studies. They will also cooperate in translating books and studies from Arabic to…

Two Hashd Shaabi Members Killed In Bomb Attack In Central Iraq

BAGHDAD, Iraq, June 22 (NNN-NINA) – Two paramilitary Hashd Shaabi members, including the leader of a regiment, were killed on Friday, and two others wounded, in a bomb explosion in Iraq’s central province of Salahudin, a Hashd Shaabi official said. The incident took place in the afternoon, when a roadside…

Iran Denies Receiving U.S. Message Via Oman

TEHRAN, Iran, June 22 (NNN-IRNA) – Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC), on Friday, denied that it has received U.S. President, Donald Trump’s message to Iran via Oman. “The United States has sent no letter to Iran through Oman,” SNSC spokesman, Keivan Khosravi, was quoted as saying. “This issue is…

81 Palestinians Injured In Clashes With Israeli Soldiers In Eastern Gaza Strip: Medics

GAZA, Palestine, June 22 (NNN-WAFA) – At least 81 Palestinians were injured on Friday afternoon, during clashes between Palestinian demonstrators and Israeli soldiers, in the eastern Gaza Strip, close to the border with Israel, medics said. Ashraf al-Qedra, spokesman of the Gaza Health Ministry, told reporters that, 79 people, as…

UN Food Agency Suspends Aid To Yemen

SANAA, Yemen, June 22 (NNN-SABA) – The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), has started a partial suspension of food assistance operation, in areas of Yemen under the control of the Shiite Houthi rebels. “The decision was taken as a last resort, after lengthy negotiations stalled, on an agreement to…

Saudi Crown Prince Discusses Regional Development With U.S. President

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, June 22 (NNN-SPA) – Saudi Crown Prince, Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud, discussed over the phone, with U.S. President Donald Trump, the latest developments in the region. The two leaders reviewed necessary measures and precautions to confront “hostile” Iranian activities. The two sides agreed to work together…

U.S. Forces Prepare Evacuation Plan For Contractors From Iraqi Base

BAGHDAD, Iraq, June 22 (NNN-NINA) – U.S. forces in Iraq prepared a plan to evacuate hundreds of contractors of security companies, from an Iraqi military base in the centre of the country, an Iraqi security source said. “The two U.S. companies, Lockheed Martin Corp. and Sallyport Global, prepared a plan…

Kenya Calls For Effective Public Service To Spur Growth In Africa

NAIROBI, Kenya, June 22 (NNN-KBC) – Kenyan President, Uhuru Kenyatta, called for an effective public service, to help Africa achieve sustainable development. Kenyatta, who addressed the seventh Africa Public Service Day in Nairobi, said, the continent’s governments and those entrusted with management of public resources must do so in an…

11.7 Million People In Horn Of Africa Face Food Insecurity: UN

NAIROBI, Kenya, June 22 (NNN-KBC) – A severe drought in the Horn of Africa has left about 11.7 million people in food insecurity, a United Nations report said. The report, by the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), said, more than 785,000 children are severely malnourished in…

Seven Children Missing After Vehicle Falls Into Canal In India

NEW DELHI, India, June 20 (NNN-PTI) – At least seven children went missing, after a vehicle carrying 29 people fell into a canal on Thursday (today), in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, police said. According to police, 22 people were rescued from the canal and search for the…