Iraqi President Voices Full Support For Babylon To Regain World Heritage Status

BAGHDAD, Iraq, April 24 (NNN-NINA) – Iraqi President, Barham Salih, confirmed his full support for Iraq’s ancient site of Babylon to be re-inscribed on the World Heritage List. Salih made the remarks, during his meeting with Karrar al-Abadi, governor of Babil Province, and his delegation, in the capital Baghdad, according…

Scores Killed, Injured In Intense Fighting In Southern Yemen

ADEN, Yemen, April 24 (NNN-SABA) – Intense fighting between Yemeni government forces and the Houthi rebels continued to rock the southern province of al-Dhalea. Both warring sides engaged in fierce armed confrontations in the northern parts of the government-controlled province of al-Dhalea, the military official said. Yemeni government forces, backed…

UNESCO Opens Saudi-Funded New School For Syrian Refugees In Lebanon

BEIRUT, Lebanon, April 24 (NNN-NNA) – The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO), opened on Tuesday, in Bekaa, Lebanon, a new middle school for Syrian refugees. The project, which was implemented in coordination with Kayany Foundation, is funded by the King Salman Humanitarian Aid & Relief Centre, to…

Jordan Starts Measles Vaccination For Syrian Refugee Children At Azraq Camp

AMMAN, Jordan, April 24 (NNN-PETRA) – Jordan, on Tuesday, launched a campaign to vaccinate children at the Al Azraq camp for Syrian refugees, against measles after three cases were reported there. Health Ministry spokesperson, Hatem Azrui, said, all children in the refugee camp, located some 70 kilometres to the east…

Yemen’s Government Forces Repel Houthi Attack On Hodeidah Airport

SANAA, Yemen, April 24 (NNN-SABA) – Yemen’s government troops, on Tuesday, repelled a ground attack by the Houthi rebels on Hodeidah airport, a military source said. The rebels’ attack aimed to retake the airport, in the south of the Red Sea port city of Hodeidah, the source said. Dozens of…

Netanyahu To Name New Community In Golan Heights After Trump

JERUSALEM, April 24 (NNN-XINHUA) – Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, said that, he will name a new community in the Golan Heights after U.S. President, Donald Trump, who recognised Israel’s sovereignty over the occupied Syrian territory in March. “All Israelis were deeply moved when President Trump made his historic decision…

Tehran International Book Fair Opens With China As Guest Of Honour

TEHRAN, Iran, April 24 (NNN-IRNA) – The 32nd Tehran International Book Fair (TIBF) kicked off on Tuesday, at the Mosalla exhibition centre, in the Iranian capital, Tehran, with China as guest of honour. During the 11-day book fair, which ends on May 4, some 2,400 Iranian publishers will display 300,000…

Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Meets South Sudan President Over Expansion Of Bilateral Ties

DUBAI, United Arab Emirate, April 24 (NNN-WAM) – Abu Dhabi Crown Prince, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met with visiting South Sudanese President, Salva Kiir, over expansion of bilateral relations in different fields. Sheikh Mohamed, also Deputy Supreme Commander of the United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) Armed Forces, discussed issues…

WHO sends emergency aid to Iraq

BAGHDAD, Iraq, April 24 (NNN-NINA) – The World Health Organisation (WHO), delivered an emergency aid shipment to the flood-affected people in south-eastern Iraq’s Maysan province, the UN Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI), said. A UNAMI statement said that, WHO responded to the needs of the Health Directorate in Maysan province,…

UAE Launches New “Ministry Of Possibilities”

DUBAI, United Arab Emirate, April 24 (NNN-WAM) – The United Arab Emirates (UAE), launched the first-ever “ministry of possibilities,” which will have no minister. The ministry, to handle significant national issues, including building new government systems, in preparation for the future, was launched by Vice President and Prime Minister of…