Jordan Condemns “Israeli Aggression” Against Al-Aqsa Mosque

AMMAN, Jordan, June 3 (NNN-PETRA) – Jordan condemned “Israeli aggression” against Al-Aqsa Mosque and the recurrent raids by radical settlers, under the protection of Israeli soldiers. Jordanian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson, Sufian Qudah, reiterated that, Israel must abide by its obligations under international law. Qudah also called on Israel to immediately…

Explosion Hits Rebel-Held City Near Syria-Turkey Border

DAMASCUS, Syria, June 3 (NNN-SANA) – An explosion hit the rebel-held city of Azaz in northern Syria near Turkey on Sunday, activists said. The explosion was reportedly caused by a car bomb that went off in the centre of Azaz, said the report, with no details on casualties yet. Azaz,…

Qatar Expresses Reservations Over Statements Of Gulf, Arab Summits

DOHA, Qatar, June 3 (NNN-QNA) – Qatari Foreign Minister, Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, expressed his country’s reservations over the final statements of the Gulf and Arab summits held in Mecca. “The Mecca summits ignored the important issues in the region, such as the issue of Palestine and the wars…

Bahrain Allows Foreign Ownership Of Oil, Gas Drilling Activities

MANAMA, Bahrain, June 3 (NNN-BNA) – Foreign companies will be allowed to practice oil and gas drilling activities in Bahrain, a decree by Bahraini Prime Minister, Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa, said. According to the new rules, foreign companies will be allowed to take 100 percent of ownership of oil…

Air Defences Intercept Houthi Drone Aimed At Pro-Government Military Base In Yemen

ADEN, Yemen, June 3 (NNN-SABA) – Air defences of the Saudi-led Arab coalition, intercepted a Houthi drone, aimed at a pro-government military base in Yemen’s southern port city of Aden, on Sunday night. The Houthi drone was shot down before it had a chance to attack the pro-government Ras Abas…

New Thai Queen’s Biography Officially Released

BANGKOK, Thailand, June 3 (NNN-TNA) – New Thai Queen Suthida’s biography was officially unveiled yesterday (Sunday). The Thai government’s public relation’s department, released the biography just a day before her birthday. The Thai government, on May 14, declared Thai Queen Suthida’s birthday a national holiday, and according to the government…

Israeli Missile Strike Targets Syrian Air Base

DAMASCUS, Syria, June 3 (NNN-SANA) – An Israeli missile strike, targeted a Syrian air base in central Syria on Sunday, state TV reported. The Syrian air defences intercepted two of the missiles that targeted the T-4 air base, in the central province of Homs. One soldier was killed and two…

Nigerian First Lady Bemoans High Rates Of Bandit Attacks

LAGOS, Nigeria, June 3 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Nigeria’s first lady, Aisha Buhari, expressed concern over the high incidence of bandit attacks in the country, urging security agencies to quickly put an end to insecurity challenges. The wife of the president expressed her concern in the northwest state of Katsina, while distributing…

Israeli PM Fires Ultra-Nationalist Cabinet Ministers

JERUSALEM, June 3 (NNN-MA’AN) — Israel’s Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, fired on Sunday, his justice and education ministers, days after parliament called for early elections. A government official confirmed that, Justice Minister, Ayelet Shaked and Education Minister, Naftali Bennett, two pro-settler former allies of Netanyahu, were dismissed. The move was…

Palestinian Worshippers, Israeli Forces Clash At Al-Aqsa Mosque

JERUSALEM, Palestine, June 3 (NNN-WAFA) – Clashes between Palestinian worshippers and Israeli forces broke out on Sunday, at the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in East Jerusalem, after dozens of Israeli Jews arrived at the holy site. Police spokesman, Micky Rosenfeld, said that, police forces broke into the compound after “stones and…