Two Policemen Killed In Gunmen Attack Near Iraqi Capital

BAGHDAD, Iraq, July 7 (NNN-NINA) – A group of gunmen attacked a police checkpoint, in a town near Iraq’s capital Baghdad, killing two policemen and injuring another, a police source said. These gunmen, believed to be affiliated with the Daesh militant group, opened fire on the police checkpoint, in the…

Jordan Welcomes Sudan’s Power-Sharing Agreement

AMMAN, Jordan, July 7 (NNN-PETRA) – Jordan, on Saturday, expressed its welcome for a power-sharing deal between Sudan’s conflicting parties. Sufian Qudah, spokesman of the Foreign Ministry, highlighted the significance of maintaining Sudan’s security and stability. He also expressed Jordan’s support for Sudan, to overcome the challenges during the transitional…

India’s Jaipur Named As World Heritage Site By UNESCO

NEW DELHI, India, July 7 (NNN-PTI) – Jaipur, known as the pink city of India, was declared as a world heritage site by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO), on Saturday, officials said. “In yet another landmark achievement, India’s nomination of the Jaipur City, Rajasthan, got inscribed…

Egypt To Put Oil Products On Global Price Of Brent Crude, Exchange Rate

CAIRO, Egypt, July 7 (NNN-MENA) – Egyptian Prime Minister, Mostafa Madbouly, said that, a special committee has been established, to follow up the pricing formula of petroleum products on a quarterly basis. The selling price of these products on the local market will depend on the average global price of…

Eight Shot Dead In S. African Cape Town In 24 Hours

CAPE TOWN, S. Africa, July 7 (NNN-SA NEWS) – Eight people were shot dead in Cape Town, over the past 24 hours, in what was believed to be gang-related violence, police said. The victims included six women aged between 18 and 26, who were shot and killed on Friday night,…

South Africa Stun Hosts Egypt 1-0 To Enter AFCON Last 8

CAIRO, Egypt, July 7 (NNN-MENA) – South Africa stunned hosts Egypt 1-0, to reach the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) quarterfinals. Five minutes to the end, Lebo Mosiba caught Egypt defence napping and found Thembinkosi Lorch, who went one on one to score the winner. South Africa will next face…

Sudan’s Military Council Urges National Unity To Achieve Stability, Renaissance

KHARTOUM, Sudan, July 7 (NNN-SUNA) – Deputy Chairman of Sudan’s Transitional Military Council (TMC), Mohamed Hamdan Daqlu, urged Sudanese political forces and people, to unite, to achieve the country’s stability and renaissance. “A new phase in Sudan’s history has begun,” said Daqlu, when addressing a rally in the east of…

Yemeni Houthi Rebels Claim New Drone Attacks On Saudi Airports

SANAA, Yemen, July 7 (NNN-SABA) – Yemen’s Houthi rebels said, they launched on Saturday, new drone attacks against the Saudi airports of Jizan and Abha in south-western Saudi Arabia, the Houthi-run al-Masirah TV reported. The bomb-laden drones targeted military aircraft hangars and other facilities at the airports, said a Houthi…

Jordan, Palestine Say No Economic Offer Can Replace Two-State Solution

AMMAN, Jordan, July 7 (NNN-PETRA) – Jordan and Palestine said on Saturday that, no economic offer or idea can replace the two-state solution. The remarks were made by Jordanian Foreign Minister, Ayman Safadi, and Saeb Erekat, secretary general of the Palestine Liberation Organisation, during their meeting in Amman. They highlighted…

Petroleum Development Oman’s Mega Project Starts Production

MUSCAT, Oman, July 5 (NNN-ONA) – Petroleum Development Oman’s (PDO) Rabab Harweel Integrated Project (RHIP) has entered the start-up phase with gas production from the first sour wells, marking a key milestone for the mega project and coming two months ahead of schedule. This represents a significant step in the…