Qatari Emir, Palestinian President Discuss Regional Developments

DOHA, Qatar, May 22 (NNN-QNA) – The Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, received Palestinian President, Mahmoud Abbas, on Tuesday, in Doha. The two leaders discussed latest developments on the Palestinian issue and the region, including the tough financial situation the Palestinians are going through. Abbas arrived…

Turkish Police Arrest 16 Daesh Suspects

ANKARA, Turkey, May 22 (NNN-ANADOLU) – Turkish police, on Tuesday, arrested 16 suspects linked to the extremist Daesh group in nationwide operations, local media reported. At least six Syrian and four Iraqi nationals were detained in the raids, launched by security forces in the central province of Kayseri, Demiroren News…

Kuwait Calls For Restoring Calm In The Region

KUWAIT CITY, Kuwait, May 22 (NNN-KUNA) – The Kuwaiti Emir, Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, on Tuesday called for restoring calm in the Middle East region, amid rising tensions between Iran and the United States. During a visit to Kuwait’s Foreign Ministry, the Emir was quoted as saying that, the…

Rebel Attack Injures Six Civilians In Syria’s Aleppo Amid Ongoing Military Showdown

DAMASCUS, Syria, May 22 (NNN-SANA) – At least six civilians were wounded on Tuesday, by renewed mortar shells fired by the rebels on residential areas in the northern city of Aleppo. The mortar fire targeted several residential areas in Aleppo in the afternoon, causing injuries and property losses, said the…

1,500 Syrians Leave Turkey For Eid Al-Fitr Holiday

ANKARA, Turkey, May 22 (NNN-ANADOLU) – Over 1,500 Syrians, who fled their country’s civil war to Turkey, are returning home temporarily to celebrate a major Muslim holiday, local media reported. The Syrians have crossed the border gate in the southeastern province of Kilis, between May 18 and 20, for the…

Yemeni Government Praises UN Agency’s Warning On Aid Delivery Disruption In Houthi Areas

ADEN, Yemen, May 22 (NNN-SABA) – The Yemeni government praised the “courage and responsibility” of the World Food Programme (WFP), which warned that aid distribution could be suspended in the Houthi-controlled areas, due to lack of cooperation from the rebel group. The WFP said that, “humanitarian workers in Yemen are…

Trump To Visit Ireland During Upcoming Europe Trip

WASHINGTON, May 22 (NNN-AGENCIES) – U.S. President, Donald Trump, will visit Ireland during his Europe trip in early June, announced the White House on Tuesday. The president and first lady, Melania Trump, have accepted the invitation of Irish Prime Minister, Leo Varadkar, to visit Ireland, and Trump will hold talks…

U.S. Crude Oil Inventories Increased Last Week

HOUSTON, May 22 (NNN-AGENCIES) – The American Petroleum Institute (API), on Tuesday, reported an increase of 2.4 million barrels in the U.S. crude oil inventories, for the week ending May 17. In the previous week ending May 10, API reported an increase of 8.6 million barrels of crude oil inventories,…

Egypt, France Hold Joint Naval Drill In Mediterranean

CAIRO, Egypt, May 22 (NNN-MENA) – Egyptian and French naval forces, carried out a maritime training exercise in the Mediterranean Sea, the Egyptian Armed Forces said. The drill saw the participation of French frigate SURCOUF and units from the Egyptian navy. The training was conducted within the framework of the…

Libya On Verge Of Civil War — UN Envoy

UNITED NATIONS, May 22 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Top UN envoy for Libya, warned on Tuesday that, the Arab country is on the verge of civil war that could lead to permanent division. “The damage already done will take years to mend, and that’s only if the war is ended now,” Ghassan…