Russian Envoy Says Strategy For Refugees’ Return To Syria Ongoing

BEIRUT, Lebanon, May 18 (NNN-NNA) – Russian Ambassador to Lebanon, Alexander Zasypkin, assured that the Russian strategy to secure the return of Syrian refugees to their homeland is ongoing, local media reported. “The strategy for the return of refugees is in progress. There are efforts being made inside Syria to…

Steps Taken To Eliminate Online Extremism Content: New Zealand PM

WELLINGTON, New Zealand, May 16 (NNN-XINHUA) – New Zealand Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern, said today that, 10 countries have joined hands, to take practical steps to eliminate extremist content online, so as to stop Christchurch terrorist attacks from happening again. Ardern, who co-chaired the Christchurch Call summit with French President,…

Six Militants, Including Key Taliban Commander Killed In N. Afghanistan

KABUL, Afghanistan, May 16 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Up to six militants, including a key Taliban commander, have been killed, following an anti-terrorism operation in Afghanistan’s northern province of Balkh, the Afghan Ministry of Interior Affairs said today (Thursday). Among those killed was Mullah Shader, a most-wanted Taliban commander in Balkh, the…

Lebanon To Export Pharmaceutical Products To Iraq

BEIRUT, Lebanon, May 16 (NNN-NNA) – Lebanese Health Minister, Jamil Jabak, said on Wednesday, that, Lebanon will export its pharmaceutical products to other countries, including Iraq. “We are negotiating with the Iraqi health minister, the possibility of exporting our pharmaceutical products to Iraq, and we are waiting to get over…

Palestinians File Official Complaint Against U.S. With ICC

RAMALLAH, Palestine, May 16 (NNN-WAFA) – Palestinian Foreign Minister, Riad Malki, announced that the Palestinians have officially filed a complaint to the International Criminal Court (ICC) against the United States, for moving its embassy to Jerusalem, which violated international law. Malki urged the ICC to begin immediate investigation into the…

Israeli Soldiers Wound 65 Palestinians In Eastern Gaza Protests: Medics

GAZA, Palestine, May 16 (NNN-WAFA) – At least 65 Palestinians were injured on Wednesday, during clashes with Israeli soldiers, stationed on the border between eastern Gaza Strip and Israel, medics said. Gaza Health Ministry, said that, 65 Palestinians were injured, including 22 children, five women and three field paramedics, during…

Iran Fully Prepared To Counter Military Threats

TEHRAN, Iran, May 16 (NNN-IRNA) – The Islamic republic is at the highest level of preparedness to counter any military threat against the country, Iranian Defence Minister, Brigadier General Amir Hatami said, here on Wednesday. “Today, the Islamic Republic of Iran stands at the peak of defence preparedness, to counter…

UAE Places Priority On Deescalation After Sabotage On Ships

DUBAI, United Arab Emirate, May 16 (NNN-WAM) — A senior official of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), said that, the UAE’s priority is need for deescalation, caution and good judgement, after attacks on Saudi tankers and other vessels, off the coast of the UAE, earlier this week. Anwar Gargash, UAE…

Turkish, Iraqi Leaders Sign Military Cooperation Agreement

ANKARA, Turkey, May 16 (NNN-ANADOLU) – Turkey and Iraq signed a mutually beneficial deal, to strengthen military and security cooperation, Turkish President, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, said on Wednesday. After meeting with visiting Iraqi Prime Minister, Adel Abdul Mahdi, Erdogan told reporters that, they agreed on fighting against terrorism, reconstruction works…

12 Killed As Battles Continue In Southern Yemen

ADEN, Yemen, May 16 (NNN-SABA) – Battles raging between Yemeni government forces and the Houthis continued in the country’s southern province of al-Dhalea, leaving five soldiers and seven rebels killed, on Wednesday, a military official said. The pro-government forces continued confronting the Houthi rebels, who insist on advancing towards al-Dhalea…