Middle East

Chinese Ambassador Says Ties With Kuwait At Best Level In History

KUWAIT, Dec 25 (NNN-XINHUA) – Relations between China and Kuwait is at the best level in history, Chinese Ambassador to…

Kuwait, Saudi Arabia Agree To Divide Neutral Zone Along Border

KUWAIT, Dec 25 (NNN-XINHUA) – Kuwait and Saudi Arabia signed agreements, to divide the Neutral Zone between the two countries,…

Iraq: Protesters block roads, bridges as crisis deepens

DIWANIYAH (Iraq), Dec 24 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Thousands of protesters blocked roads and bridges in southern Iraq on Monday, condemning Iranian…

Bethlehem welcomes pilgrims for Christmas celebrations

A Palestinian wearing a Santa Claus costumes welcomes Christian visitors outside the Church of the Nativity, traditionally believed by Christians…

India has stood by Iran in hard times – Iranian govt spokesman

TEHRAN: Iranian Government spokesman Ali Rabie. Photo courtesy of IRNA TEHRAN, Dec 24 (NNN-IRNA) — Iranian Government spokesman Ali Rabie…

Saudi Arabia: Khashoggi’s son welcomes court verdict over father’s murder

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met relatives of Jamal Khashoggi in Riyadh weeks after the journalist’s murder in October…

Lebanese hotels suffer heavy losses during Christmas amid nationwide protests

 Protesters flee tear gas in clashes with security forces in Beirut BEIRUT, Dec 24 (NNN-Xinhua) — Lebanon’s hotels are suffering…

UN voices concern over civilian safety in Syria’s Idlib

A completely destroyed unit of the Orient Hospital after airstrikes hit residential areas of Idlib UNITED NATIONS, Dec 24 (NNN-Xinhua)…

UN official condemns attacks on premises of international humanitarian agencies in Yemen

UNITED NATIONS, Dec 24 (NNN-Xinhua) — UN Undersecretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs Mark Lowcock condemned the attacks over the weekend on…

Palestinian president conveys message of peace to world ahead of Christmas

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas addresses the United Nations General Assembly. RAMALLAH, Dec 24 (NNN-Xinhua) — Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on…