83 Palestinians Injured In Clashes With Israeli Soldiers In Eastern Gaza: Medics

GAZA, Palestine, April 6 (NNN-MA’AN) – At least 83 people were injured on Friday, during clashes that broke out between Palestinian demonstrators and Israeli soldiers, near the fence of the border between eastern Gaza Strip and Israel, medics said. Ashraf al-Qedra, spokesman of the Health Ministry in Gaza, said that,…

Three Daesh Militants Killed In Central Iraq

BAGHDAD, Iraq, April 6 (NNN-NINA) – Iraqi forces, on Friday, killed three Daesh militants and destroyed their hideout, in Iraq’s central province of Salahudin, the Iraqi military said. Acting on intelligence reports, a joint force from the Iraqi army and Saraya al-Salam paramilitary force, carried out an operation against a…

Floods Cause 470 Million USD Loss To Iran’s Agriculture, Infrastructure

TEHRAN, Iran, April 6 (NNN-ISNA) – Floods sweeping most parts of Iran over the past weeks have caused a loss of 470 million U.S. dollars, to the country’s agriculture and infrastructure, Financial Tribune daily reported on Friday. The agricultural sector suffered a loss of 350 million dollars, and damage to…

Turkish Defence Minister Says U.S. To Deliver 4th F-35 Jet

ANKARA, Turkey, April 6 (NNN-ANADOLU) – Turkish Defence Minister, said that, three of the four F-35 fighter jets had been delivered by the United States, and the last one is expected to be transferred today. Ankara is continuing negotiations with Washington, amid a dispute over Turkey’s purchase of Russian S-400…

Iran In Risk Of More Floods As Relief Efforts Underway

TEHRAN, Iran, April 6 (NNN-IRNA) – While Iranian relief organisations, armed forces and volunteer groups are contributing to the restoration of ordinary life in Iran’s flood-hit areas, reports forecast heavy rainfall in the coming days. Iran’s Meteorological Organisation announced that a new wave of rainfall will happen, which will affect…

Lao President Hails China-Laos Railway Construction

VIENTIANE, Laos, April 6 (NNN-KPL) – Bounnhang Vorachith, general secretary of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party Central Committee and president of Laos, said, the China-Laos Railway, as the implementation of Belt and Road Initiative, will benefit the Lao people. President Bounnhang, who inspected the railway construction site, was briefed by…

Palestinian Official Slams Netanyahu’s Remarks On Gaza, Israeli Settlement

RAMALLAH, Palestine, April 6 (NNN-WAFA) – A senior Palestinian official, slammed on Friday, remarks of Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu on the Gaza Strip and the continuation of Israeli settlements in the West Bank. Nabil Abu Rudeineh, spokesman of the Palestinian Authority Presidency, said in an official statement that, Netanyahu’s…

S. African Business Sector Pledges To Help Government Stabilise Power Supply

CAPE TOWN, S. Africa, April 4 (NNN-SA NEWS) – The South African business sector, pledged to help the government stabilise power supply, as the country is to face more power blackouts. In a joint statement with the presidency, Business Unity South Africa (BUSA), assured President Cyril Ramaphosa of the business…

Ugandan President Meets CPC Delegation

GULU, Uganda, April 3 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Ugandan President, Yoweri Museveni, met with a Communist Party of China (CPC) delegation, led by Bayinchaolu, member of the CPC Central Committee and secretary of the CPC Jilin Provincial Committee. In the meeting, held in the northern Ugandan district of Gulu, Museveni spoke highly…

Constitutional Council Confirms Bouteflika’s Resignation, Algeria Prepares For Elections

ALGIERS, Algeria, April 4 (NNN-APS) – Algeria’s Constitutional Council, on Wednesday, confirmed the resignation of Abdelaziz Bouteflika from the presidency, one day after he decided to leave the post, following massive protests against his long-term leadership. The 12-member Council, later in the day, will notify parliament of the vacancy of…