Philippines Orders Mandatory Evacuation Of Filipinos In Iraq

MANILA, Jan 8 (NNN-PNA) – The Philippines said today (Wednesday) that, it is imposing a mandatory evacuation of Filipinos in Iraq, amid increasing tensions in the Middle East. “As a result of the government’s coordination meetings on the situation in the Middle East, in the past few days, the alert…

US: Pres Trump backs off threat to bomb Iran’s cultural sites

Iran’s Bam and its Cultural Landscape represents an outstanding example of an ancient fortified settlement: UNESCO WASHINGTON, Jan 8 (NNN-AGENCIES) — US President Donald Trump backed away from his earlier insistence that he has the right to order the bombing of Iran’s cultural treasures during a war.Facing strong criticism that such…

Update: Pres Trump says ‘all well’ after Iranian missiles target US troops

WASHINGTON, Jan 8 (NNN-AGENCIES) — President Donald Trump said that initial casualty assessments indicated “all is well” after Iranian missiles targeted two bases housing US troops in Iraq. He tweeted that “assessment of casualties & damages taking place now. So far, so good!” Trump did not go on evening television…

Libya’s Higher Council of State recommends government to cut relations with UAE

TRIPOLI, Jan 8 (NNN-Xinhua) — The Higher Council of State of Libya, an advisory body, on Tuesday recommended the UN-backed government to cut relations with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for “direct involvement in the attack on Tripoli”. The Council recommended the UN-backed government to cut relations with the UAE…

Iran fired ‘more than a dozen’ missiles at US forces in Iraq: Pentagon

WASHINGTON, Jan 8 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Iran fired “more than a dozen” ballistic missiles Tuesday against two airbases in Iraq where US and coalition forces are based, the Pentagon said. “At approximately 5.30 pm (2230 GMT) on January 7, Iran launched more than a dozen ballistic missiles against US military and…

Jordan Urges Israel To Respect Rights Of Worship At Al Aqsa Mosque

AMMAN, Jan 8 (NNN-PETRA) – Jordan, on Tuesday, urged Israel to respect the rights of worship by Muslim worshippers, at the Al Aqsa Mosque, in the disputed holy city of Jerusalem. Deifallah Fayez, spokesperson of Jordan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, condemned the arrests of several worshippers by Israeli police at…

UAE To Support Australia In Fighting Bushfires

DUBAI, Jan 8 (NNN-WAM) – Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE’s Armed Forces, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, discussed with Australian Prime Minister, Scott Morrison, over the phone, the latest developments of the bushfires in Australia. Sheikh Mohamed posted on his official tweeter…

European powers reject Turkey’s decision to send troops to Libya

French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian BRUSSELS, Jan 8 (NNN-Xinhua) — Top European diplomats emerged from a Tuesday meeting saying continuing outside interference is fuelling the crisis in Libya and that there is no military solution to it. Top diplomats from Britain, Italy, Germany, France as well as the European…

UN Chief Appoints Deputy Mission Head To Support Hodeidah Agreement

UNITED NATIONS, Jan 8 (NNN-AGENCIES) – UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, announced the appointment of Daniela Kroslak of Germany, as the deputy head for the UN Mission to support the Hodeidah Agreement (UNMHA). The Hodeidah agreement stipulates a ceasefire in the Yemeni governorate of Hodeidah and the redeployment of Houthi rebel…

NATO taking ‘some personnel’ out of Iraq

BRUSSELS, Jan 8 (NNN-AGENCIES) — NATO said it would take “some personnel” out of Iraq because of the increased danger there after the US killing of an Iranian general triggered revenge threats. The withdrawal is temporary but “the safety of our personnel is paramount”, a NATO official said in a…
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