Middle East

Global road accidents up, deaths down: data

PARIS, Jan 10 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Road accidents have become more frequent but less deadly over the last 30 years as…

After missile launch Iran says it respects Iraqi sovereignty

UNITED NATIONS, Jan 10 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Iran said it respects Iraq’s territorial integrity, after firing missiles at Iraqi bases housing…

ICAO ready to support investigation into Ukranian jet crash

TORONTO, Jan 9 (NNN-XINHUA) — The International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) has pledged to assist the probe into the crash of a Ukrainian…

Palestine Slams Remarks By Israeli, U.S. Officials Over Annexation Of West Bank

RAMALLAH, Palestine, Jan 9 (NNN-WAFA) – Palestine slammed remarks by Israeli Defence Minister, Naftali Bennett, and U.S. Ambassador to Israel,…

Two Houthi rebels killed in clashes with gov’t forces in southwestern Yemen

ADEN, Jan 9 (NNN-SABA) – Forces of the Saudi-backed Yemeni government, said that, armed confrontations erupted with the Houthi rebels,…

12 Injured In Tripoli In Protest Against Power Rationing

BEIRUT, Jan 9 (NNN-NNA) – A dozen Lebanese protesters were injured, on Wednesday evening, during clashes with soldiers, in Tripoli,…

UAE calls on dialogue to resolve regional tension

ABU DHABI, Jan 9 (NNN-WAM) — The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation said it…

Japan’s Abe To Cancel Trip To Middle East Amid Rising Tensions

TOKYO, Jan 9 (NNN-NHK) – Japanese Prime Minister, Shinzo Abe, cancels a planned trip to the Middle East, initially planned…

Canada’s PM mourns victims of plane crash in Iran

TRENTON (Canada), Jan 9 (NNN-ANADOLU) — Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Wednesday it was a “somber day” after a plane…

Iran’s Senior Commander Warns U.S. Against New Attack On Iran

TEHRAN, Jan 9 (NNN-TASNIM) – Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces, warned, any new offensive by the U.S.…