Middle East

Iraq president says keen to establish effective ties with Italy, EU

BAGHDAD, Feb 7 (NNN-Xinhua) — Iraq’s President Barham Salih said that Iraq is keen to establish effective relations with Italy…

Turkey condemns French declaration of Armenian genocide commemoration day

ANKARA, Feb 7 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Turkey said it strongly condemned French President Emmanuel Macron’s decision to declare April 24 as…

Qatar says committed to labour reform after Amnesty criticism

DOHA, Feb 7 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Qatar said it is committed to labour reform following an Amnesty International report that the…

At least two killed after building collapses in Turkey’s Istanbul: Official

ISTANBUL, Feb 7 (NNN-AGENCIES) — At least two people were killed and six wounded after an eight-storey residential building collapsed in…

Israel: PM Netanyahu election rival moots West Bank settlement removals

JERUSALEM, Feb 7 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s toughest election rival voiced openness to a future removal of…

Yemen: Key pro-govt forces fighting rebels

ADEN, Feb 7 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Forces loyal to the internationally-recognised Yemen government — backed by the Saudi-led coalition — are…

Aid reaches displaced Syrians near Jordan border: Red Crescent

DAMASCUS, Feb 7 (NNN-AGENCIES) — An aid convoy has reacheddisplaced Syrians in desperate need of assistance near the Jordanian border,…

Turkey: Istanbul apartment block collapse shocks Turkey

Istanbul, Feb 7 (NNN- AGENCIES) –  At least two people were killed when a seven-story building on Istanbul’s Asian side…

Saudi Arabia announces launch of first communications satellite

RIYADH, Feb 6 (NNN-Xinhua) — Saudi Arabia announced on Tuesday the launch of its first satellite for communications from the…

Yemen foes in new talks on troubled prisoner swap deal

AMMAN, Feb 6 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Yemen’s Saudi-backed government began a new round of UN-brokered talks with Shiite Houthi rebels in…