Pakistan’s Anti-Graft Bureau To Arrest Former President Zardari

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan, June 1 (NNN-PPI) – Pakistan’s anti-graft body, the National Accountability Bureau (NAB), has issued an order to arrest former president, Asif Ali Zardari, in a money laundering case. According to reports, NAB Chairman, Javed Iqbal, gave approval for the issuance of the arrest warrant of Zardari, leader of…

Thailand To Pick New Prime Minister On June 5

BANGKOK, Thailand, June 1 (NNN-TNA) – Thailand is scheduled to pick a new prime minister on June 5, Chuan Leekpai, speaker of the House of Representatives, said on Friday. All MP’s and senators will convene in a joint House of Representatives & Senate meeting, to vote for the prime minister,…

Palestinian Teenager Killed By Israeli Forces In West Bank

RAMALLAH, Palestine, June 1 (NNN-MA’AN) – Palestinian Ministry of Health, said that, a young Palestinian boy was shot dead by Israeli forces, in the West Bank. In a press statement, the ministry said that the 16-year-old victim is identified as Abdallah Louai Gheith, who died near Bethlehem, after being shot…

Daesh, Taliban-linked bombings in Kabul claim 12 lives within two days

KABUL, Afghanistan, June 1 (NNN-AGENCIES) – At least 12 people have been confirmed dead and about two dozens others sustained injuries, in two suicide bombings that rocked Afghanistan’s capital city, Kabul on Thursday and Friday, officials confirmed. In Friday’s suicide car bombing, for which the Taliban group has claimed responsibility,…

Iranians Mark Al-Quds Day To Support Palestinians

TEHRAN, Iran, June 1 (NNN-IRNA) – Hundreds of thousands of Iranians held nationwide rallies, in support of the Palestinians to mark al-Quds Day on Friday. The participants chanted pro-Palestinian slogans and carried banners reading: “al-Quds is the eternal capital of Palestine” and “No to the (U.S.-devised) Deal of the Century.”…

Iraq Confirms Anti-War Stance Towards U.S.-Iran Tension

BAGHDAD, Iraq, June 1 (NNN-NINA) – The Iraqi Foreign Minister, Mohammed al-Hakim, confirmed his country’s clear stance, to oppose war and escalation, in tensions between the United States and Iran. The position of Iraq is clear on the current crisis between the United States and Iran, which is, calmness and…

Clashes With Israeli Soldiers In Eastern Gaza Wound 11 Palestinians: Medics

GAZA, Palestine, June 1 (NNN-WAFA) – At least 11 Palestinians were injured, Friday afternoon, during clashes between Gaza demonstrators and Israeli soldiers stationed on the border between eastern Gaza Strip and Israel, medics said. Ashraf al-Qedra, spokesman of the Health Ministry in Gaza, told reporters that, 11 demonstrators were shot…

Hezbollah Leader Vows To Fight Against U.S. Mideast Peace Plan

BEIRUT, Lebanon, June 1 (NNN-NNA) – Hezbollah leader, Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, vowed to fight fiercely against U.S. President, Donald Trump’s plan, known as the Deal of the Century, NBN local TV Channel reported. “This deal is a shame and it should be confronted by everybody. We are capable of facing…

Macron To Visit Lebanon In Second Half Of 2019: French Envoy

BEIRUT, Lebanon, June 1 (NNN-NNA) – French Ambassador to Lebanon, Bruno Foucher, said that, French President, Emmanuel Macron, will visit Lebanon in the second half of this year, after the Lebanese parliament passes the 2019 state budget, local media reported. “The president will come after Lebanon gets over with its…

Kuwait To Chair UNSC For Third Time

KUWAIT CITY, Kuwait, June 1 (NNN-KUNA) – Kuwait will chair on Saturday (today), the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for the third time in its history, during its 2018-19 non-permanent seat term. It is an honour for Kuwait to preside over the UNSC proceedings, which reflects the important status of…