Huge crowds in Iran mourn general killed by US drone

TEHRAN, Jan 7 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A sea of black-clad Iranians on Mondaymourned the top commander killed in last week’s US drone strike that inflamed tensions across the Middle East, as NATO was set to discuss the spiralling crisis. Iranians clutching “Down with USA” signs and portraits of their heroQasem Soleimani…

Oman Calls On U.S., Iran To Give Precedence To Dialogue

MUSCAT, Oman, Jan 6 (NNN-ONA) – Oman, on Sunday, called on the U.S. and Iranian governments, to give precedence to dialogue and look for diplomatic means to resolve their conflict. In a statement, the Omani Ministry of Foreign Affairs, called on the international community to intensify efforts, to “achieve security…

At Least Two Rockets Hit Near US Embassy In Baghdad: Witnesses

BAGHDAD, Jan 6 (NNN-NINA) – Two rockets hit near the US embassy in Iraq’s capital, witnesses said, hours after the ambassador was summoned, over a US strike that killed top Iraqi and Iranian commanders. Sunday’s attack was the second night in a row that the Green Zone was hit and…

Jordan, EU Discuss Ties, Mideast Developments

AMMAN, Jan 6 (NNN-PETRA) – Jordan and the EU discussed means to enhance their ties and regional developments. At a meeting in Amman between Jordanian Foreign Minister, Ayman Safadi and Chairman of the EU Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee, David McAllister, the two sides discussed means to enhance Jordanian-European partnership and…

Iraqi Parliament Asks Gov’t To End Presence Of Foreign Forces In Iraq

BAGHDAD, Jan 6 (NNN-NINA) – The Iraqi parliament passed a draft law, requiring the government to end the presence of foreign forces in Iraq and prevent them from using Iraqi airspace and water. In an extraordinary session, the lawmakers voted with majority, in favour of passing a law requiring the…

Hezbollah Leader Urges Its Fighters To Attack U.S. Soldiers

BEIRUT, Jan 6 (NNN-NNA) – Hezbollah leader, Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, urged its fighters, to attack U.S. soldiers in the region, in retaliation for the assassination of Iranian top commander, Qassem Soleimani, by the United States. “The resistance should force American soldiers to leave Iraq and our region. This is the…

IHH stock takes hit from rising Middle East tension

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 6 (NNN-BERNAMA) — IHH shares took a hit in early trading today as geopolitical tension in the Middle East soared following the killing of an Iranian general in Baghdad, Iraq last week.  An analyst said that IHH which has been expanding significantly in the Middle East as well as India, China…

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…
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