Flights To Israel Suffer Unexplained Loss Of GPS Signals: Officials

JERUSALEM, June 27 (NNN-WAFA) – Israel Airports Authority, said that, unexplained disruptions in satellite signals from the Global Positioning System (GPS), have been experienced in the country’s airspace over the past weeks. The Airports Authority, said that, the disruptions occur during departures and landings. “As a result of the disturbances,…

Iran’s Leader Dismisses U.S. Talk Offer As “Deception”

TEHRAN, Iran, June 27 (NNN-IRNA) – Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, on Wednesday, dismissed U.S. offer for talks on mutual prickly issues as “deception.” “Negotiations are their way of deceiving (Iran) into what they want,” Khamenei was quoted as saying. He also stressed that, Iranian nation will not step…

Israeli Former PM Forms New Party To Challenge Netanyahu

JERUSALEM, June 27 (NNN-MA’AN) – Israeli former Prime Minister, Ehud Barak, announced on Wednesday that, he is returning to politics and forming a new party, to “defeat” incumbent Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, in Israel’s upcoming elections. Barak told a press conference in Tel Aviv that, Netanyahu’s leadership “must be toppled,”…

Jordanian King Affirms Steadfast Position On Palestinian Cause

AMMAN, Jordan, June 27 (NNN-PETRA) – King Abdullah II of Jordan, on Wednesday, reaffirmed Jordan’s steadfast position on the Palestinian cause, the importance of upholding the rule of law, and the need to empower and support youth. The King made such remarks, while chairing a National Policies Council meeting. King…

Saudi-South Korean Trade Volume Up 21 Percent In 2018

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, June 27 (NNN-SPA) – The trade volume between Saudi Arabia and South Korea grew by 21 percent in 2018, from the previous year, reaching 30 billion U.S. dollars, a report by Saudi Ministry of Trade and Investment said, Wednesday. The increase was sustained by a 60-percent growth…

UNIFIL Donates Transport, Info Tech Equipment To Lebanon

BEIRUT, Lebanon, June 27 (NNN-NNA) – The United Nations Interim Forces in Lebanon (UNIFIL), donated transport and information technology equipment, to security agencies in southern Lebanon. The UNIFIL also plans to offer similar equipment for the Lebanese security forces, very soon. UNIFIL has been operating in southern Lebanon since 2006,…

Gunmen Blow Up Gas Pipeline In SE Yemen

ADEN, Yemen, June 27 (NNN-SABA) – Unknown gunmen blew up Yemen’s major gas export pipeline on Wednesday evening, a government official said, just two days following similar attacks on the oil pipeline in the war-torn Arab country. Government source said that, the explosion occurred in Radhum district of Shabwa province,…

Omani Decision To Open Embassy In Palestine “Historical”: Palestinian Ambassador

MUSCAT, Oman, June 27 (NNN-ONA) – Palestinian Ambassador to Oman, Tayseer Farhat, described the decision by Oman to open an embassy in Palestine as “historical.” “This is an important step with deep meanings, especially at this particular time, because the Palestinian issue is passing through a critical stage, in light…

UN Commemorates 74th Anniversary Of Signing Of UN Charter

UNITED NATIONS, June 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) – The United Nations, on Wednesday, commemorated the 74th anniversary of the signing of the UN Charter, with a symbolic ceremony for the signatures of the ambassadors of its member states. Chairing the commemoration, UN General Assembly President, Maria Fernanda Espinosa Garces, praised the 50…

Putin, Trump To Hold Talks At G20 Summit: Kremlin

MOSCOW, Russia, June 27 (NNN-ITAR TASS) – Russian President, Vladimir Putin, and his U.S. counterpart, Donald Trump, will hold a meeting on Friday (tomorrow), on the sidelines of the Group of 20 (G20) summit, during which they will discuss a number of bilateral and regional issues, Kremlin aide, Yuri Ushakov,…