Lebanese Gov’t Receives 1st Shipment Of Gasoline To Secure Supplies

BEIRUT, Jan 5 (NNN-NNA) – The Lebanese government received its first shipment of gasoline on Saturday, as the government hopes to become a key player in oil supply in Lebanon. Lebanese Water and Energy Minister, Nada Boustani said, the government received 24,000 tonnes of fuel, with other vessels expected to…

Israeli Settlement Activity Surges 70 Percent In 2019: Palestinian Report

RAMALLAH, Palestine, Jan 5 (NNN-WAFA) – Israeli settlement activity in the occupied Palestinian territories increased by 70 percent in 2019, a Palestinian report said. Israel announced tenders to build around 10,000 new settlement units in 2019, compared to 6,800 in 2018, the Palestine Liberation Organisation said, in the report. Israel…

NATO Suspends Training Mission In Iraq

OTTAWA, Jan 5 (NNN-AGENCIES) – The Canadian-commanding NATO mission in Iraq, has suspended its training task, after a U.S. airstrike killed an Iranian commander, Canadian newspaper, The Globe reported. A senior Canadian government official was quoted as describing the move as a “tactical pause.” The NATO mission, run by Canadian…

Iraq’s Shiite Militia Warns Security Forces To Move 1,000 Metres Away From U.S. Bases

BAGHDAD, Jan 5 (NNN-NINA) – Iranian-backed Iraqi Shiite militia, Kata’ib Hezbollah (KH), warned the Iraqi security forces, to move away from U.S. bases, with no less than 1,000 metres starting from Sunday. Abu Ali al-Askari, security leader of KH tweeted that “brothers in the Iraqi security services must stay away…

Iran Says U.S. Responsible For Consequences Of Soleimani’s Assassination

TEHRAN, Jan 5 (NNN-IRNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister, Mohammad Javad Zarif, said that, the United States is responsible for the consequences of the assassination of Qassem Soleimani, former commander of the Quds Force of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC). Zarif made the remarks in a meeting with visiting Qatari…

Syria Will Not Forget Soleimani’s Stance In Defending Syria: President

DAMASCUS, Jan 4 (NNN-SANA) – Syrian President, Bashar al-Assad, said that, his country will not forget the stance of Iranian Quds Force Leader, Qasem Soleimani, in supporting the Syrian army and defending Syria against terrorism. Assad made the comments in a letter to Iranian top leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, following…

Peace, Stability In West Asia Region Of Utmost Importance: India

NEW DELHI, Jan 4 (NNN-PTI) – The call for restraint came, soon after Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, threatened “severe revenge” for “the criminals who bloodied their foul hands with [Soleimani’s] blood.” The external affairs ministry, in a statement, referred to Soleimani as a “senior Iranian leader,” reflecting India’s sensitivities…

Kuwait Calls For Utmost Restraint Over Developments In Iraq

KUWAIT CITY, Jan 4 (NNN-KUNA) – Kuwait calls for the utmost restraint, amid the recent developments in Iraq, the Kuwaiti Foreign Ministry said, on Friday. The international community should bear its responsibilities, in maintaining security and stability of the region, steering it clear from escalating actions, the ministry said, in…

Saudi Crown Prince, Pompeo Discuss Measures To Maintain Regional Peace

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Jan 4 (NNN-SPA) – Saudi Crown Prince, Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud, discussed, on Friday, over the phone, with the U.S. Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo, measures to maintain regional peace. The two sides reviewed what can be done to maintain peace and stability in the Middle…

World Cannot Afford Another Gulf War, Says UN Chief

UNITED NATIONS, Jan 4 (NNN-XINHUA) – UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, called for deescalation in the Gulf, said his spokesman. “The Secretary-General consistently advocated for deescalation in the Gulf. He is deeply concerned with the recent escalation,” said Farhan Haq, deputy spokesman for Guterres. “This is a moment in which leaders…
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