Jordan Condemns Israeli Violations Against Al-Aqsa Mosque

AMMAN, Jordan, Jan 8 (NNN-PETRA) – Jordan, on Monday, condemned repeated Israeli violations against the Al-Aqsa Mosque. Al-Aqsa Mosque. Photo courtesy of Jordan Embassy Jordan’s Foreign Ministry Spokesperson, Majed Qatarneh, on Monday, slammed the storming of the yards of the mosque by Israeli agriculture minister and Israeli radicals, under the…

EU Sends 28 Long-Term Election Monitors to El Salvador

SAN SALVADOR, Jan 7 (NNN-EFE) — The European Union ‘s Election Observation Mission (EUEOM) is deploying in 14 of El Salvador’s provinces 28 “long-term” monitors to supervise and evaluate the presidential elections scheduled for Feb 3. The deputy chief observer for the EUEOM, Alexander Gray, told reporters that Salvadoran authorities…

Dakar Rally 2019 Makes Symbolic Start in Peru’s Lima

LIMA, Jan 7 (NNN-ANDINA) — The 41st edition of the Dakar Rally —taking place entirely in Peru on Jan 6-17— kicked off with a symbolic start Sunday in Lima. Enthusiastic spectators gathered in Magdalena district’s Costa Verde bay to watch the start podium ceremony, slated to begin at 3 PM…

Kenya: 200 Villagers Contract Anthrax after Consuming Infected Meat

NAIROBI, Jan 7 (NNN-KBC) — Over 200 residents of Nkururu village in Tharaka Nithi County are suffering from a disease with Anthrax like symptoms after consuming meat from some sick animals. The locals claim they slaughtered their animals after a strange disease claimed parts of their herds but the meat…

Made In Syria Expo for Direct Sale Kicked Off In Lattakia

LATTAKIA, Syria, Jan 7 (NNN-SANA) – Activities of the exhibition of “Made in Syria” for direct sale, kicked off in Lattakia on Sunday evening, with the participation of 125 Syrian industrial companies. Companies specialised in the textile, food, chemical and engineering industries, participate in the exhibition, which lasts until Jan…

Malaysian Rulers To Meet On Jan 24 To Choose New King

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 7 (NNN-BERNAMA) – A special meeting of the Conference of the Malay Rulers to elect the 16th Malaysian King or Yang di-Pertuan Agong and his deputy will be convened on Jan 24, according to the Keeper of the Rulers’ Seal Tan Sri Syed Danial Syed Ahmad. He…

Iran’s Fm To Visit India, Iraq For Cooperation Talks

TEHRAN, Iran, Jan 4 (NNN-IRNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister, Mohammad Javad Zarif, will visit India and Iraq, in the coming days, for talks on boosting bilateral cooperation, Tasnim News Agency reported, Thursday. Malaysia: Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad Heading a large economic delegation, Zarif is slated to travel to India, at…

Removal Of Black Beach-Goers Sparks Public Outrage In S. Africa

Clifton Beach is an affluent suburb of Cape Town, South Africa. It is an exclusive residential area and is home to the most expensive real estate in South Africa Photo: South African Tourism/Flickr CAPE TOWN, S. Africa, Dec 30 (NNN-SANEWS) – South African Environmental Affairs Minister, Nomvula Mokonyane, joined the chorus…

El Salvador Rejects Trump’s Claims On Migrants

SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador, Dec 30 (NNN-PRENSA LATINA) – El Salvador rejected U.S. President, Donald Trump’s allegation, it was “doing nothing” to discourage undocumented migrants from heading to the US. “We have continually called on the people, not to risk their lives and the lives of their families, especially little…

I will honour my promise to only serve as Malaysia’s interim prime minister: Mahathir

PUTRAJAYA: Malaysian Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad reiterated on Sunday (Dec 30) that he will abide by his promise to only serve as an interim prime minister, despite the calls for him to continue to hold the post until the next general election. In his adjournment speech at the Parti Pribumi…