Three Killed In Submarine Explosion In Southern Iran

TEHRAN, Iran, April 7 (NNN-MNA) – At least three people were killed in an explosion, in a submarine under construction, in the south of Iran on Saturday, semi-official Fars news agency reported. The three technicians of Iran’s defence industries were killed when batteries of the vessel exploded. The explosion took…

Prominent Daesh Leader Killed In Western Iraq

BAGHDAD, Iraq, April 7 (NNN-NINA) – Iraqi security forces, on Saturday, killed a prominent Daesh leader, in the western province of Anbar, the provincial police chief said. The Daesh leader, Sulaiman Ahmed Mudhein, was killed in an operation, carried out by a joint force from Anbar’s Operations Command and provincial…

Benny Gantz, Political Newcomer Challenging Netanyahu In Israel’s Tight Elections

JERUSALEM, April 7 (NNN-MA’AN) – Benny Gantz, ex-chief of the Israeli forces, burst into politics about four months ago and has since quickly emerged as Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu’s toughest challenger in the looming elections. As a political new arrival, 59-year-old Gantz had no prior political experience, when he established…

Iran’s Top Leader Urges U.S. Forces To Exit From Iraq

TEHRAN, Iran, April 7 (NNN-ISNA) – Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, said that, Iraq should consider the withdrawal of U.S. forces from the country, Financial Tribune daily, reported. “The presence of American military forces in regional states is to the detriment of these countries and the people in the…

Iran Urges Expanded Energy Trade, Transport Routes With Iraq

TEHRAN, Iran, April 7 (NNN-IRNA) – Iranian President, Hassan Rouhani, on Saturday, called for expanded energy trade and transport routes with Iraq. Rouhani made the remarks at a joint press conference with visiting Iraqi Prime Minister, Adel Abdul Mahdi, in the capital Tehran. Earlier in the day, the two leaders…

Pro-Government Yemeni Forces Claim Killing 80 Houthi Fighters In Southern Yemen

ADEN, Yemen, April 7 (NNN-SABA) – Forces loyal to Yemen’s internationally-backed government, claimed the killing of about 80 Houthi fighters, during intense fighting over the past 24 hours in the country’s southern part. “Key fortifications, including the strategic Shadad mountain and other nearby locations were all seized, following fierce battles…

Over 200 Families Evacuated After Rising River Level In Eastern Iraq

BAGHDAD, Iraq, April 7 (NNN-NINA) – More than 200 families in two villages were evacuated on Saturday, after serious flooding, caused by the rising water level of the Diyala River in eastern Iraq, an official said. The families were evacuated from the villages of Kharnabat and Huweder in the north…

Turkey’s Election Results Remain In Limbo As Ruling Party Disputes Opposition’s Victory In Major Cities

ANKARA, Turkey, April 7 (NNN-ANADOLU) – Turkey has so far not declared the final results of the local elections held on March 31, as the ruling party contested the slim victory by the opposition, in the country’s largest city, Istanbul, and the capital, Ankara. Turkish President, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, signalled…

Malaysia, Singapore Reach Agreement On Settling Airspace Dispute

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, April 7 (NNN-BERNAMA) – Malaysia and Singapore reached an agreement on settling an airspace dispute on Saturday, after several months of negotiations. According to a statement by Malaysian Transport Minister, Anthony Loke Siew Fook, and his Singaporean counterpart, Khaw Boon Wan, Singapore will withdraw the Instrument Landing…

Moscow: Kazakh Capital To Host Meeting On Syria On April 25 And 26

BERLIN, Germany, April 6 (NNN-SANA) – The Russian Foreign Ministry announced on Friday that, the Kazakh capital of Nursultan will host a new high-level meeting on the crisis in Syria on April 25-26. Russian Deputy Foreign Minister, Sergey Vershinin, said in a press statement from Berlin, “We are close to…