Politics

Turkey’s Former Deputy Prime Minister Launches New Party

ANKARA, Mar 12 (NNN-ANADOLU) – Turkey’s former deputy prime minister, Ali Babacan, on Wednesday, announced the launch of his party,…

Palestine Condemns U.S. State Department’s Description Of East Jerusalem Palestinians

RAMALLAH, Mar 12 (NNN-WAFA) – The Palestinians condemned the U.S. State Department’s new description of Palestinian citizens who live in…

Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan To Enhance Trade, Economic Cooperation

BAKU, Mar 12 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan affirmed mutual interest, in expanding and diversifying bilateral trade and economic cooperation,…

Two U.S., One British Nationals Killed In Rocket Attack On Military Base Near Iraqi Capital

BAGHDAD, Mar 12 (NNN-NINA) – Local media reported two U.S. soldiers and a British national were killed, and some 12…

Israeli President Receives Official Election Results

JERUSALEM, Mar 12 (NNN-MA’AN) – Israeli President, Reuven Rivlin, issued a call for a unity government, after the official results…

Japan, S. Korea Agree To Continue Trade Talks After Lengthy Teleconference

TOKYO, Mar 12 (NNN-NHK) – Japanese and South Korean trade officials, agreed at the conclusion of lengthy talks, to continue…

Afghan Gov’t To Start Releasing Taliban Inmates From Mar 14: Official

KABUL, Mar 11 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Afghan President, Mohammad Ashraf Ghani, issued a decree to release Taliban inmates on parole, and…

UN Security Council Adopts Resolution To Welcome Progress In Afghan Peace Process

UNITED NATIONS, Mar 11 (NNN-AGENCIES) – The Security Council adopted a resolution, to welcome progress in the peace process in…

ASEAN Economic Ministers Prioritise Promoting Connectivity, Partnership, Efficiency

HANOI, Mar 11 (NNN-VNA) – Economic ministers of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), approved 12 initiatives regarding boosting…

Oman’s Sultan Announces 10 Decrees, Naming State Officials

MUSCAT, Mar 10 (NNN-ONA) – The Sultan of Oman, Haitham bin Tariq, on Monday, issued 10 new royal decrees naming…