Middle East

Riyadh, allies say thwart new Yemen rebel drone attack

RIYADH, July 26 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Saudi air defences intercepted a Yemeni rebel drone targeting a southwestern city on Thursday, a…

Update: US Senate sets vote to override Trump’s vetoes on weapons sale to Saudi Arabia

WASHINGTON, July 25 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The US Senate will vote within days on whether to override President Donald Trump’s vetoes of…

Britain, Germany condemn Israeli demolition of Palestinian homes

UNITED NATIONS, July 25 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Britain and Germany added their voices to growing international condemnation of Israel over the…

Iraqi PM Meets European Delegation Over Counter-Terrorism, Daesh Foreign Captives In Iraq

BAGHDAD, Iraq, July 25 (NNN-NINA) – Iraqi Prime Minister, Adel Abdul Mahdi, on Wednesday, discussed counter-terrorism efforts and the future…

Lebanon’s House Speaker Optimistic About Solution Over Border Dispute With Israel

BEIRUT, Lebanon, July 25 (NNN-NNA) – Lebanon’s House Speaker, Nabih Berri, said that, positive developments have taken place, with regard…

Jordan Stresses Need To Step Up International Efforts To Achieve “Just, Lasting” Mideast Peace

AMMAN, Jordan, July 25 (NNN-PETRA) – King Abdullah II of Jordan, stressed the need to step up international efforts, to…

Pro-Government Forces Seize Strategic Sites From Houthis In Southern Yemen

ADEN, Yemen, July 25 (NNN-SABA) – Forces loyal to the Yemeni government, announced seizure of strategic military sites from the…

Saudi’s Qiddiya To Attract More Investment On Its Entertainment And Sports City

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, July 25 (NNN-SPA) – Saudi Arabia’s Qiddiya Investment Company (QIC), held talks on Wednesday, to discuss future…

Iraqi Forces Conclude Second Phase Of Major Anti-Daesh Offensive

BAGHDAD, Iraq, July 25 (NNN-NINA) – Iraqi forces concluded the second phase of a major offensive, to hunt down remnants…

PLO Urges International Cooperation With ICC To Hold Israel Accountable For Practices Against Palestinians

RAMALLAH, Palestine, July 24 (NNN-WAFA) – Secretary General of the Palestine Liberation Organisation (PLO), Saeb Erekat, urged the international community…