Middle East

Egypt Condemns Israel’s Decision To Build New Settlements In West Bank

CAIRO, May 31 (NNN-MENA) – Egypt, yesterday, condemned Israel’s decision to establish 22 new settlements in the West Bank. In…

Afghan Protesters Condemn Israeli Aggression In Gaza

KABUL, May 31 (NNN-ANA) – Afghans in different provinces, staged protests in support of the Palestinians, and strongly condemned the…

11,000 Cancer Patients In Gaza Lack Adequate Treatment: Health Authorities

GAZA, May 30 (NNN-WAFA) – About 11,000 cancer patients in the Gaza Strip, lack adequate treatment and proper healthcare, amid…

WHO warns of new COVID variant, reported in Eastern Mediterranean, Southeast Asia, and Western Pacific regions

GENEVA, May 30 (NNN-AGENCIES) — COVID-19 cases are reportedly on the rise again as a new variant spreads in some…

Saudi Arabia Launched Research Grant To Bolster Cultural Ties With China

RIYADH, May 30 (NNN-SPA) – Saudi Arabia launched, yesterday, the Saudi-Chinese Cultural Relations Research Grant, an initiative aimed at supporting…

UN could cut thousands of jobs under reform plans: internal memo

UNITED NATIONS, May 30 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The cash-strapped United Nations could slash 20 percent of jobs — or thousands of…

Yemen Reopens Vital Aden-Sanaa Highway After 7-Year Closure

ADEN, Yemen, May 30 (NNN-SABA) – The Yemeni government announced yesterday, the reopening of a key highway connecting the southern…

Yemen’s Houthis Claim Fresh Attack Against Israel

SANAA, May 30 (NNN-YPA) – Yemen’s Houthis took responsibility last night, for launching a fresh “hypersonic ballistic missile” attack against…

Two Killed In Israeli Attacks On S. Lebanon: Media

BEIRUT, May 30 (NNN-NNA) – Two people were killed yesterday, in Israeli attacks on southern Lebanon. According to the report,…

Feature: Sowing Gains: Innovation Drives Egypt’s Wheat Surge

QALYUBIA, Egypt, May 30 (NNN-XINHUA) – Islam Ezz, a farmer in Qalyubia governorate, north of Cairo, has an unprecedented yield…