Middle East

US intel implies Saudis boosted missile program

WASHINGTON, June 7 (NNN-ANADOLU) – U.S. intelligence indicates that Saudi Arabia has significantly improved its ballistic missile program with assistance…

US, Iran plan ‘oil for goods’ deal to ease sanctions

Tehran, June 7 (NNN-IRNA) – The increasingly hard-line approach taken by US President Donald Trump’s administration towards Iran is a…

Overnight shooting mars Lebanon’s Eid al-Fitr

BEIRUT, June 5 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Eid al-Fitr celebrations in Lebanon Tuesday have been marred by an overnight shooting attack on…

Israel expects US-mediated Lebanese border talks in weeks

OCCUPIED JERUSALEM, June 5 (NNN-DAILYSTAR) – Israel expects to launch U.S.-mediated talks within weeks with Lebanon on setting their maritime…

Syrian Army Resumes Operation in Northern Hamas

DAMASCUS June 5 (NNN-Prensa Latina) After a unilateral truce not respected by terrorist groups, the Syrian Army has resumed operations…

French Arms Sales to Saudi Arabia Increased 50% in 2018: Report

Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (L) and French President Emmanuel Macron (R). Photo courtesy of Telesur RIYADAN, June…

Iran urges Sudan military to cede power to civilians

TEHRAN, June 4 (NNN-IRNA) — Iran’s Foreign Ministry Tuesday urged Sudan to address the people’s demand in the country and…

U.S.-Made Weapons Found In Southern Syrian Region

DAMASCUS, Syria, June 4 (NNN-SANA) – The Syrian army has uncovered various weaponry, including U.S.-made TOW missiles in the southern…

Iraq Hands Death Penalties To Two More French Daesh Members

BAGHDAD, Iraq, June 4 (NNN-NINA) – An Iraqi court gave verdicts of death to two more Frenchmen, over charges of…

Lebanon’s Beirut Airport Launches First Phase Of Expansion Project

BEIRUT, Lebanon, June 4 (NNN-NNA) – The first phase of the project of expanding Beirut Airport was launched on Monday.…