Middle East

Bahraini FM Reiterates Support For “Brotherly” Palestinian People

MANAMA, Bahrain, May 22 (NNN-BNA) – Bahraini Foreign Minister, Khalid bin Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Khalifa, affirmed the kingdom’s support…

Lebanese Cabinet Imposes Flat Tax On Imports

BEIRUT, Lebanon, May 22 (NNN-NNA) – Lebanese Economy Minister, Mansour Bteish, announced that, the cabinet has approved a decision to…

Qatari Emir, Palestinian President Discuss Regional Developments

DOHA, Qatar, May 22 (NNN-QNA) – The Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, received Palestinian President, Mahmoud…

Turkish Police Arrest 16 Daesh Suspects

ANKARA, Turkey, May 22 (NNN-ANADOLU) – Turkish police, on Tuesday, arrested 16 suspects linked to the extremist Daesh group in…

Kuwait Calls For Restoring Calm In The Region

KUWAIT CITY, Kuwait, May 22 (NNN-KUNA) – The Kuwaiti Emir, Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, on Tuesday called for restoring…

Rebel Attack Injures Six Civilians In Syria’s Aleppo Amid Ongoing Military Showdown

DAMASCUS, Syria, May 22 (NNN-SANA) – At least six civilians were wounded on Tuesday, by renewed mortar shells fired by…

1,500 Syrians Leave Turkey For Eid Al-Fitr Holiday

ANKARA, Turkey, May 22 (NNN-ANADOLU) – Over 1,500 Syrians, who fled their country’s civil war to Turkey, are returning home…

Yemeni Government Praises UN Agency’s Warning On Aid Delivery Disruption In Houthi Areas

ADEN, Yemen, May 22 (NNN-SABA) – The Yemeni government praised the “courage and responsibility” of the World Food Programme (WFP),…

Egypt, France Hold Joint Naval Drill In Mediterranean

CAIRO, Egypt, May 22 (NNN-MENA) – Egyptian and French naval forces, carried out a maritime training exercise in the Mediterranean…

Mohamed bin Zayed attends signing of agreements, MoUs between UAE and Mali

ABU DHABI, May 21 (NNN-WAM) — His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and…