Yemeni Army Commander, Four Bodyguards Killed In Explosion In Hodeidah

ADEN, Yemen, June 9 (NNN-SABA) – A Yemeni army commander, along with four of his bodyguards were killed Saturday, in an explosion that targeted their military vehicle, in the Red Sea port city of Hodeidah, a security official said. The official, based in the war-torn province, said that “an explosive…

Morocco Does Not Know Details Of U.S. Plan To Solve Middle East Conflict: FM

RABAT, Morocco, June 9 (NNN-MAP) – Morocco does not know of any peace plan for the resolution of the conflict between the Palestinians and the Israelis, Moroccan Foreign Minister, Nasser Bourita, said. Like all countries, Morocco does not know yet, of the content of any peace plan and will express…

Libyan Navy Rescues 22 Migrants Off Western Coast

TRIPOLI, Libya, June 9 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Libyan navy, on Saturday announced, rescuing 22 migrants of different African nationalities, off the country’s western coast. The migrants were rescued some 55 km off the coast of Sabratha city, some 70 km west of the capital Tripoli, the navy said in a statement.…

10 Killed In Car Crash In SW Cambodia

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia, June 9 (NNN-AKP) – At least 10 people were killed and four others injured, in a car crash in Southwestern Cambodia’s Kampong Speu province, on Saturday evening, a senior police official said. The tragic accident occurred on National Road No. 4, when a speeding Highlander overtook a…

Iraq Supports Any Stabilising Efforts In Middle East: PM

BAGHDAD, Iraq, June 9 (NNN-NINA) – Iraqi Prime Minister, Adel Abdul Mahdi, said, Iraq supports any efforts aimed at stabilising the Middle East amid rising tensions between Iran and the United States. Abdul Mahdi’s remarks came during his meeting with the visiting German Foreign Minister, Heiko Maas and his delegation…

Morocco Hosts International Conference On Technology, Innovation

TANGIER, Morocco, June 8 (NNN-MAP) – An international conference on technology, innovation and society, dubbed CyFy Africa 2019, started on Friday, in the Moroccan northern city of Tangier. The three-day event brings together ministers, journalists, ethicists, as well as, technology leaders and entrepreneurs from different countries, for Africa-centred conversations over…

Athens’ First Official Mosque In Two Centuries To Open By Autumn

ATHENS, Greece, June 8 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Athens’ first official mosque, since the establishment of the Greek modern state, two centuries ago, is set to open most likely by this Sept, Greek Minister of Education, Research and Religious Affairs, Kostas Gavroglu said. The construction of a mosque has been a constant…

Chinese President Returns To Beijing After State Visit To Russia

BEIJING, China, June 8 (NNN-XINHUA) – Chinese President, Xi Jinping, returned to Beijing on Saturday (today), after a state visit to Russia and attending the 23rd St. Petersburg International Economic Forum. Xi’s entourage, includes Ding Xuexiang, member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China’s (CPC) Central Committee;…

May Resigns As Party Leader, But Remains As British PM

LONDON, June 8 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Theresa May stepped down Friday, as leader of Britain’s governing Conservative Party, but she will remain as prime minister until her successor is chosen. Her successor as leader, who will become the next prime minister, is expected to be announced by the end of July.…

Nine Killed, Five Injured After Vehicle Overturns In India

NEW DELHI, India, June 8 (NNN-PTI) – At least nine people were killed and five others injured Friday, after a vehicle carrying them overturned in the western Indian state of Gujarat, police said. The accident took place at Ambaji’s Trisulia Ghat, in Banaskantha district, about 160 km north of Gandhinagar,…