Iraqi PM Vows To Diversify National Economy

BAGHDAD, May 2 (NNN-NINA) – Iraqi Prime Minister, Mohammed Shia’ al-Sudani, yesterday said, his government is committed to bolstering the industry, agriculture, trade, and tourism sectors, with the aim of reducing the country’s reliance on oil, and transitioning to a diversified economy. The Iraqi prime minister made the remarks, during…

Palestine Denounces Israeli Settlers’ Assault On Jordanian Aid Convoys

RAMALLAH, May 2 (NNN-WAFA) – The Palestinian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, yesterday, denounced the assault by Israeli settlers, on two Jordanian aid convoys, en route to the Gaza Strip. In a statement, the ministry criticised Israel’s insistence on blocking aid from entering Gaza and reaching those in need.…

Iraqi Shiite Militia Claims Drone Attack On Israeli-Annexed Golan Heights

BAGHDAD, May 2 (NNN-NINA) – A Shiite militia in Iraq, yesterday, claimed responsibility for a drone attack in the Israeli-annexed Golan Heights. The militia, known as the Islamic Resistance in Iraq, said in a statement that, its fighters launched a drone attack on the “occupied Golan,” without providing additional details…

Egyptian, French FMs Discussed Gaza Developments, Truce Proposal

CAIRO, May 2 (NNN-MENA) – Egyptian Foreign Minister, Sameh Shoukry, and visiting French counterpart, Stephane Sejourne, met here yesterday, to discuss the situation in the Gaza Strip and an Egypt-brokered ceasefire, proposed for the enclave. The two ministers briefed each other on the indirect truce talks between the Gaza-ruling Palestinian…

EBRD Investment In Uzbekistan Exceeds 4.4 Billion Euros

TASHKENT, May 2 (NNN-UzA) – The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), has invested over 4.4 billion euros (4.7 billion U.S. dollars) across Uzbekistan, and the share of the private sector has approached 70 percent, the presidential press service said, yesterday. “A new strategy of partnership has been adopted,…

Indian Gov’t Collected Record Goods And Services Tax In Apr

NEW DELHI, May 2 (NNN-PTI) – India’s finance ministry, yesterday said, a record 25.16 billion U.S. dollars were collected, as gross goods and services tax (GST) in Apr. “This represents a significant 12.4 percent year-on-year growth, driven by a strong increase in domestic transactions (up 13.4 percent) and imports (up…

Chinese Cars Shine At Indonesia’s Electric Vehicle Exhibition

JAKARTA, May 1 (NNN-ANTARA) – With fine quality, innovative designs and competitive prices, China’s electric vehicle (EV) makers are shining at an exhibition in the Indonesian capital, Jakarta. The six-day show opened to the public yesterday and brought more than 110 auto brands to customers, including BYD, Chery, Wuling, Seres,…

Boy Killed, Four Others Injured In London Stabbing Attack

LONDON, May 1 (NNN-XINHUA) – A 13-year-old boy was confirmed dead and four others were injured, after a man wielding a sword, attacked members of the public and police officers, in Hainault, east London, yesterday. “He (the boy) was taken to hospital after being stabbed and sadly died a short…

Egypt, Kuwait Urge For “Immediate” Ceasefire In Gaza

CAIRO, May 1 (NNN-MENA) – Egyptian President, Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi, and Kuwait’s Emir, Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, yesterday urged for reaching an immediate and sustainable ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. During a meeting in the Egyptian capital, Cairo, the two leaders stressed the necessity of facilitating safe, adequate and sustainable…

Palestinian Presidency Blames U.S. Support For Israel’s Possible Rafah Attack

RAMALLAH, May 1 (NNN-WAFA) – The Palestinian presidency said yesterday that, Israel would not dare to continue its assault in Gaza without U.S. support. Palestinian Presidency spokesperson, Nabil Abu Rudeineh, made the remarks in response to Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu’s statements earlier in the day that an invasion of…