Iran Says Missile Programme Aimed At Defending National Sovereignty, “Non-Negotiable”

TEHRAN, Dec 23 (NNN-IRNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman, Esmaeil Baghaei said yesterday that, Iran’s missile programme has been developed to defend the country’s sovereignty and is “non-negotiable.” He made the remarks at a weekly press conference, in response to a question about whether recent reports in U.S. media, regarding…

Syrian, Turkish FMs Discussed Refugees, Economy And Security In Damascus

DAMASCUS, Dec 23 (NNN-SANA) – Syrian Foreign Minister, Asaad Hassan al-Shibani and Turkish Foreign Minister, Hakan Fidan, met here yesterday, to discuss refugee returns, economic cooperation and regional security, Syrian state media, Al-Ikhbariya TV, reported. At a joint press conference, al-Shibani said, they discussed counter-terrorism efforts, measures to prevent the…

Iraq, Pakistan Vow To Strengthen Ties, Promote Regional Stability

BAGHDAD, Dec 22 (NNN-NINA) — Iraqi President, Abdul Latif Rashid, discussed with his Pakistani counterpart, Asif Ali Zardari, here yrsterday, ways to strengthen bilateral ties and promote regional stability. According to a statement from the Iraqi presidency, both leaders emphasised the importance of “aligning positions and strengthening coordination” to contribute…

UAE, French Presidents Vow To Strengthen Bilateral Cooperation

ABU DHABI, Dec 22 (NNN-WAM) – President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, met with French President, Emmanuel Macron, here, on Sunday to discuss bilateral relations and regional issues of mutual interest. The two leaders reviewed the historical and strategic partnership between their countries…

US in ‘pursuit’ of third oil tanker in Caribbean: official

WASHINGTON, Dec 22 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The US Coast Guard was pursuing another allegedly sanctioned tanker on Sunday, a US official said, as Washington ramps up its pressure campaign targeting Venezuela’s vital oil sector. The “active pursuit” in the Caribbean Sea was happening a day after the Coast Guard seized its…

AfCFTA powers Tanzania trade

DAR ES SALAAM, Dec 21 (NNN-DAILYNEWS) — TANZANIA’s export earnings surged by 40 per cent in 2024 to reach 3.94 billion US dollars from African markets alone as the government intensified efforts to secure reliable markets for locally produced goods and unlock thousands of new jobs for young people. Speaking to…

Cyprus dispatches new humanitarian aid shipment to Gaza

NICOSIA, Dec 21 (NNN-XINHUA) — Cyprus said on Saturday that it has dispatched a new shipment of humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip as part of ongoing international relief efforts. A total of 44 containers carrying approximately 950 tons of materials were loaded onto a merchant vessel at the southern…

UN Security Council condemns drone attacks on UN peacekeepers in Sudan

UNITED NATIONS, Dec 21 (NNN-XINHUA) — The UN Security Council strongly condemned last week’s drone attacks against a UN logistics base in Sudan, which killed six Bangladeshi peacekeepers and injured nine others. In a press statement, members of the Security Council expressed deep condolences to the families of the fallen…

Sudan PM heads to New York for UN talks: govt sources

Sudan’s PM Kamil Idris PORT SUDAN (Sudan), Dec 21 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Sudan’s Prime Minister Kamil Idris left for New York Saturday to meet the UN chief and other officials and discuss humanitarian access and a possible ceasefire, two government sources said. The trip comes as fighting between Sudan’s army and…

Turkish Intelligence Chief Met Hamas Delegation In Istanbul

ANKARA, Dec 21 (NNN-ANADOLU) – Türkiye’s National Intelligence Organisation Director, Ibrahim Kalin, met with Hamas Political Bureau member and chief negotiator, Khalil al-Hayya, in Istanbul yesterday, to discuss implementation of the Gaza ceasefire agreement. During the talks, the Hamas official said, Hamas is adhering to the ceasefire terms and outlined…
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