Palestinian PM Calls On Britain To Recognise Independent Palestinian State

RAMALLAH, Palestine, May 29 (NNN-WAFA) – Palestinian Prime Minister, Mohammed Ishtaye, on Tuesday, called on Britain to implement its parliament’s recognition of the Palestinian state on the ground. British move “will be so important in light of Israel’s intention to annex parts of the West Bank,” Ishtaye said in a…

Iraqi PM To Visit Tehran, Washington Over Regional Issues

BAGHDAD, Iraq, May 29 (NNN-NINA) – Iraqi Prime Minister, Adel Abdul Mahdi, said that, he will visit the United States and Iran soon, to discuss the situation in the Middle East, including the Iranian-U.S. crisis. “Our visit to Washington and Tehran will be in the coming days, in order to…

Former Tehran Mayor Detained For Killing Wife

TEHRAN, Iran, May 29 (NNN-IRNA) – Former Tehran mayor, Mohammad Ali Najafi, was detained on Tuesday, for killing his wife, Mohammad Shahryari, head of Tehran’s Criminal Court, said. Mitra Ostad, the second wife of Najafi, was shot dead at her home, in the northern district of the Iranian capital, on…

Kuwait To Launch 5G Network Service By Mid-June

KUWAIT CITY, Kuwait, May 29 (NNN-KUNA) – Kuwait will launch 5G service by mid-June, Kuwait’s Communication and Information Technology Regulatory Authority (CITRA), announced. Salem Al-Othaina, chairman and CEO of CITRA, said, CITRA has completed the pilot operation of the fifth-generation networks of telecommunication companies, and is ready to launch the…

U.S. Air Force Chief Promises Continuous Support To Lebanese Army

BEIRUT, Lebanon, May 29 (NNN-NNA) – Commander of the United States Air Force Central Command, Joseph Guastella, reaffirmed the U.S. government’s commitment to strengthening the Lebanese-American partnership, a statement by the U.S. embassy in Lebanon said. “We also want to reaffirm our support for the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF), in…

Yemeni Government Deports 1st Batch Of 124 Illegal African Migrants

ADEN, Yemen, May 29 (NNN-SABA) – The Yemeni government announced the deportation of 124 illegal African migrants, as a first batch, back to their countries, voluntarily. It was reported that, “the first batch of 124 illegal African migrants was flown through Aden’s International Airport, in cooperation with the International Organisation…

Qatari Emir To Receive Iraqi Premier Over Bilateral Ties

DOHA, Qatar, May 29 (NNN-QNA) – The Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, will meet on Wednesday (today), with Iraqi Prime Minister, Adel Abdul Mahdi. Abdul Mahdi is due to arrive in Doha today, for an official visit to Qatar, where the two leaders will discuss means…

Iran Ready For Dialogue With Gulf States: Diplomat

DOHA, Qatar, May 29 (NNN-QNA) – Qatari Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Sheikh Mohamed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, on Tuesday, met with Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister, Abbas Araqchi, who is currently on a visit to Doha, according to Qatari Foreign Ministry press release. The two officials discussed bilateral relations,…

Jordan Follows Up On Kidnapping Of Two Jordanians In Syria

AMMAN, Jordan, May 29 (NNN-PETRA) – Jordan is following up on the kidnapping of two Jordanians in Syria, Jordanian Foreign Ministry said, Tuesday. The ministry’s spokesperson, Sufian Qudah, said in a statement that, the ministry received information, indicating that two Jordanians were kidnapped, after their entry into Syria. He said,…

Turkey Launches “Operation Claw” In Iraq

ANKARA, Turkey, May 29 (NNN-ANADOLU) – The Turkish military has launched a counter-terrorism operation against PKK targets in northern Iraq’s Hakurk region, according to the Defence Ministry.  Called “Operation Claw,” the offensive started in the afternoon on May 27, with artillery salvos and air strikes, the ministry said in a…