Five Killed, Seven Injured In Hospital Shooting In Eastern Pakistan

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan, June 18 (NNN-PPI) – At least five people were killed and several others injured, after two groups clashed inside a hospital, in Nankana Sahib district of Pakistan’s eastern Punjab province, local media reported today (Tuesday). According to reports, the groups, from two different clans, opened fire at each…

Lebanon’s House Speaker Calls To Reject “Deal Of The Century”

BEIRUT, Lebanon, June 18 (NNN-NNA) – Lebanon’s House Speaker, Nabih Berri, called upon Palestinian parties in Lebanon, to hold a conference in Beirut, to announce a unified stance with regard to the “Deal of the Century.” Berri said, the conference would witness the participation of different political parties, regardless of…

16 Daesh Militants Killed In Air Strike In Northern Iraq

BAGHDAD, Iraq, June 18 (NNN-NINA) – A total of 16 Daesh militants were killed on Monday, in an air strike by the U.S.-led coalition aircraft, in Iraq’s northern province of Nineveh, the Iraqi military said. Acting on intelligence reports from Nineveh’s Operations Command, the U.S.-led coalition aircraft carried out an…

Saudi King Donates One Million USD To International Civil Aviation Organisation

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, June 18 (NNN-SPA) – Saudi King, Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, has donated one million U.S. dollars, to the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO), it was reported on Monday. The financial support would be allocated to the ongoing ICAO “No Country Left Behind” initiative, under which ICAO…

Kuwait Launches First Stem Cell Clinic In Gulf Region

KUWAIT CITY, Kuwait, June 18 (NNN-KUNA) – Kuwait opened the first medical facility, dedicated to stem cell treatment and umbilical cord care, in the Gulf region. At an inauguration ceremony of the Stem Cell and Umbilical Cord Centre, Kuwait’s Minister of Health, Bassel Al-Sabah, said that, stem cell research has…

Iran Ready To Further Develop Relations With China

TEHRAN, Iran, June 18 (NNN-IRNA) – Iranian President, Hassan Rouhani, on Monday, said that, Iran is ready to further develop relations with China, in all fields of mutual interest, and welcomes China’s investment in Iranian projects. The president made the remarks, while receiving credential, presented by Chang Hua, the new…

Iraqi PM Meets Russian Delegation Over Bilateral Ties, Regional Developments

BAGHDAD, Iraq, June 18 (NNN-NINA) – Iraqi Prime Minister, Adel Abdul Mahdi, met on Monday, with a Russian delegation to discuss bilateral ties and regional developments, a statement by Mahdi’s office said. During his meeting with the Russian delegation headed by Alexander Lavrentiev, President Vladimir Putin’s special envoy for Syria,…

Jordan’s Budget Deficit Drops To 428.3 Million USD In First Four Months

AMMAN, Jordan, June 18 (NNN-PETRA) – Jordan’s public budget deficit, after grants hit 303.7 million dinars (428.3 million U.S. dollars) by the end of April, down from 377.8 million dinars last year. Meanwhile, the budget deficit before grants was 388.3 million dinars, down from 451.9 million dinars in 2018. Domestic…

UNRWA Urges Continued Support To Counter Budget Deficit

AMMAN, Jordan, June 18 (NNN-PETRA) – The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), on Monday, called for continued support to counter the impact of its budget deficit. At a press conference for UNRWA’s advisory committee gathering in Jordan, Pierre Krahenbuhl, commissioner general…

Yemen’s Houthi Rebels Claim Second Attack On Saudi Abha Airport In 24 Hours

SANAA, Yemen, June 18 (NNN-SABA) – Yemen’s Houthi rebels said, they launched a new drone strike on Abha regional airport in southern Saudi Arabia on Monday night, the Houthi television channel reported. This was the second attack claimed by the Houthi rebels against the same airport in fewer than 24…