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…

Iraq Agrees With U.S. Oil Giant To Return Foreign Staff To Iraq

BAGHDAD, Iraq, June 1 (NNN-NINA) – The Iraqi government agreed with the U.S. Exxon Mobil oil company, to return its foreign staff to Iraq’s southern West Qurna 1 oilfield, an Iraqi oil official said, on Friday. A statement by Ihsan Abdul Jabbar, director general of Basra Oil Company, said that,…

Pro-Government Forces Launch Attacks Against Houthi-Controlled Sites In Southern Yemen

ADEN, Yemen, June 1 (NNN-SABA) – Forces loyal to the Yemeni government, launched heavy artillery attacks against several Houthi-controlled sites, in the southern province of Dhalea on Friday, a military official said. The military official said that, the government forces, supported by the Saudi Arabia-led coalition, stepped up their bombardment…

UNHCR Repatriates 4,300 Somali Refugees From Yemen Since 2017

MOGADISHU, Somalia, June 1 (NNN-XINHUA) – The UN refugee agency, said Friday, it has repatriated about 4,300 Somali refugees from Yemen, since the roll-out in 2017 of an assisted spontaneous return (ASR) programme. The exercise, which is being facilitated by UNHCR, in cooperation with humanitarian partners and authorities in Yemen…

Libya, UNICEF Sign Agreement To Provide Education For Libyan Children

TRIPOLI, Libya, May 29 (NNN-AGENCIES) – The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and the Libyan Ministry of Education, signed an agreement to provide education for children affected by the armed conflict in the country. “Towards improved learning and quality basic services for children and adolescents, Ministry of Education and UNICEF…

Indonesia, EU Set To Focus Cooperation On Sustainable Development Programmes

JAKARTA, Indonesia, May 29 (NNN-ANTARA) – Indonesia and the European Union (EU) are set to focus their cooperation on sustainable development programmes concerning environment, education and health. It was expressed here, at the launch of Blue Book 2019, which is themed “Together for Sustainable Development.” EU and Indonesia have long…