Bahraini PM, China’s Huawei Discuss Telecom Boost

MANAMA, Bahrain, May 13 (NNN-BNA) – Bahraini Prime Minister, Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa, on Monday, met with representatives of Chinese technology giant, Huawei, to discuss steps to further boost the information and telecommunication sector in Bahrain. Huawei has been operating in Bahrain for 15 years and has been able…

Three Daesh Militants Killed In Western Iraq

BAGHDAD, Iraq, May 14 (NNN-NINA) – Iraqi forces killed three Daesh militants in an operation in the western province of Anbar, a security official said. A joint force from the Iraqi army and paramilitary tribal fighters, conducted a search operation in the hills of al-Tueiba, in the north of the…

Yemen’s Houthis Say, First-Phase Hodeidah Redeployment Completed

ADEN, Yemen, May 14 (NNN-SABA) – Yemen’s Houthi group announced that, the first phase of redeployment in the Red Sea port city of Hodeidah was completed. The Houthi-affiliated Masirah television network confirmed that the rebels’ forces quit the city’s key ports, with the presence of the UN supervising teams. “The…

UN, AU Urge South Sudan Rivals Not To Delay Forming Unity Government Again

JUBA, S. Sudan, May 14 (NNN-SUNA) – There should be no further delay in forming a new unity government in South Sudan, beyond the six-month extension period, the UN, African Union (AU) and east African bloc Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), told parties to the fragile 2018 peace pact. A…

Thailand’s 11 One-Seat Parties Support Prayut As New PM

BANGKOK, Thailand, May 14 (NNN-TNA) – Eleven Thai political parties, which won one seat each, in Thailand’s March 24 elections, said that, they would vote for incumbent Prime Minister, Prayut Chan-o-cha, to be elected as new prime minister. The eleven parties said that, they supported pro-Prayut party, Palang Pracharath, which…

Pompeo To Visit Brussels On Iran, Shortening Russia Trip

WASHINGTON, May 14 (NNN-XINHUA) – U.S. Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo, is scheduled to pay an unannounced visit to Brussels, to discuss “pressing matters” including Iran, media reported, citing a U.S. State Department official. According to media reports, Pompeo is expected to hold talks with officials from France, Britain and…

At Least 13 Militants Killed In S. Afghan Clashes

KABUL, Afghanistan, May 12 (NNN-AGENCIES) – At least 13 Taliban militants were killed, after clashes erupted between police and militants in Afghanistan’s southern province of Kandahar on Saturday, Ministry of Interior Affairs said today (Sunday). “Afghan National Police came in contact with the militants in Nadir Khan village, Maruf district,…

Myanmar Plane Lands Safely Amid Nose Wheel Failure

YANGON, Myanmar, May 12 (NNN-MNA) – A Myanmar National Airlines plane, landed safely at Mandalay airport, after suffering a nose wheel failure on Sunday morning, a police officer of the airport said. The accident caused panic among the 80 passengers on board, however, it resulted in no injury. The airliner,…

UN Chief Starts New Zealand Visit To Stress Climate Change

WELLINGTON, New Zealand, May 12 (NNN-XINHUA) – United Nations Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, arrived in Auckland, New Zealand today (Sunday), for a three-day visit with a focus on climate change. Guterres is visiting New Zealand for the first time in his role as UN secretary-general. He has previously visited in his…

Syrian Army Finds Israeli Weapons In Quneitra Province

DAMASCUS, Syria, May 12 (NNN-SANA) – The Syrian army has found Israeli weapons and medicine, left by the rebels in the southern Quneitra province. The weapons were found stashed in formerly rebel-held areas in Quneitra, and were uncovered during the Syrian army’s search for land mines. The rebels withdrew from…