Middle East

Lebanese Government To Work Fast On Boosting Electronic Trade: PM

BEIRUT, Lebanon, July 31 (NNN-NNA) – Prime Minister, Saad Hariri, said that, Lebanon must act fast, to catch up with…

New German Ambassador Presents Credentials To Iraqi FM

BAGHDAD, Iraq, July 31 (NNN-NINA) – Germany’s new ambassador to Iraq, Ole Diehl, on Tuesday, presented his credentials to Iraqi…

US arms sales to Saudi to proceed as Senate fails to override veto

WASHINGTON, July 31 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The US Senate failed to prevent the controversial sale of $8.1 billion in weapons to…

Palestine Rejects Netanyahu’s West Bank Construction Plan

RAMALLAH, Palestine, July 31 (NNN-WAFA) – A senior Palestinian official, rejected Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu’s proposal, on Israeli settlements’…

Kuwait, Iraq Vow To Enhance Security Cooperation

KUWAIT, July 31 (NNN-KUNA) – Kuwait and Iraq are ready to strengthen cooperation in the field of security, the Kuwaiti…

Palestinians In Gaza Mark Traditional Costume Day

GAZA, Palestine, July 31 (NNN-WAFA) – Palestinians in Gaza City, on Tuesday, celebrated the Palestinian Traditional Costume Day, by marching…

China Contributes One Million USD To UN Relief Agency’s Food Programme In Gaza

RAMALLAH, Palestine, July 31 (NNN-XINHUA) – China, on Tuesday, signed an agreement with the UN Relief and Works Agency for…

UNDP Commends Jordan’s Role In Meeting Needs Of Syrian Refugees

AMMAN, Jordan, July 31 (NNN-PETRA) – The United Nations Development Programme’s (UNDP) Administrator, Achim Steiner, on Tuesday, commended Jordan’s role…

Saudi Arabia Announces Cut In Deficit, Increase In Non-Oil Revenues In H1, 2019

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, July 31 (NNN-SPA) – Saudi Arabia announced a cut in the state budget deficit, and an increase…

Saudi-Led Coalition Launches Air Strikes On Houthi-Held Camp In Yemen’s Capital

Photo courtesy of Anadolu SANAA, Yemen, July 31 (NNN-SABA) – Warplanes from the Saudi-led coalition launched a series of air…