Groundbreaking HIV prevention shots to begin in Africa: UNITAID

        JOHANNESBURG, Dec 1 (NNN-AGENCIES) — South Africa, Eswatini and Zambia were to begin on Monday administering a groundbreaking new HIV-prevention injection in the drug’s first public rollouts in Africa, which has the world’s highest HIV burden. Lenacapavir, taken twice a year, has been shown to reduce the risk…

Iran, Saudi Arabia Discussed Ties, Urge Regional Cooperation For Peace

TEHRAN, Dec 1 (NNN-IRNA) – Senior diplomats from Iran and Saudi Arabia, yesterday, discussed bilateral ties and stressed the need for regional cooperation, to safeguard peace, in light of the Israeli offensive in the region. During their meeting in Tehran, Iranian Foreign Minister, Seyed Abbas Araghchi and Saudi Deputy Foreign…

Iraq Resumes Iranian Gas Imports After Maintenance

BAGHDAD, Dec 1 (NNN-INA) – Iraq resumed importing natural gas from Iran yesterday, at a rate of five million cubic metres per day, the electricity ministry said, following a brief suspension for pipeline maintenance. Ministry spokesman, Ahmed Musa, said, the restart allowed authorities to bring generating units back online, at…

Netanyahu Requests Pardon From President Over Corruption Trial

JERUSALEM, Dec 1 (NNN-XINHUA) – Recalcitrant Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, submitted a formal pardon request to President Isaac Herzog, yesterday, according to a statement from the president’s office. In a letter sent by Netanyahu and his lawyers, a copy of which was seen by Xinhua, Netanyahu stated that, he…

Pakistan Reaffirms Support For Palestinian People

ISLAMABAD, Nov 30 (NNN-APP) – Pakistani Prime Minister, Shehbaz Sharif, yesterday, reaffirmed his country’s unwavering support for the Palestinian people, on the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People. In a message, the prime minister said, the government and people of Pakistan stand with the Palestinians, who, for decades…

Israeli Drones Spotted Over Syria’s Beit Jinn As Residents Flee Renewed Military Operation

DAMASCUS, Nov 30 (NNN-SANA) – Israeli military drones were seen over Beit Jinn in south-western Damascus last night, marking the latest in a series of Israeli manoeuvres along Syria’s border, the Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported. The watchdog said, the drones conducted low-altitude surveillance while Israeli military vehicles…

Around 40 countries seek permanent food aid: FAO

FAO says the list of countries with possible deteriorating situation includes Yemen, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Myanmar, Nigeria, Burkina Faso, Syria, Somalia, and Chad MOSCOW, Nov 30 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Around 40 countries currently require continuous external food assistance, Oleg Kobiakov, Director of the Food and Agriculture Organisation’s (FAO)…

Tunisia marks Palestine solidarity day with renewed pledge of support

TUNIS, Nov 30 (NNN-XINHUA) — Tunisia on Saturday marked the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People with a ceremony at the International Diplomatic Academy of Tunis. Foreign Minister Mohamed Ali Nafti hosted the event, which brought together Palestinian ambassador Rami Farouk Al-Qaddumi, UN Resident Coordinator Rana Taha, and…

South Africa: Hundreds create human chain in Cape Town to support Palestinians

CAPE TOWN, Nov 30 (NNN-XINHUA) — Hundreds of people formed a human chain in Cape Town, South Africa’s legislative capital, on Saturday to protest Israel’s actions in Palestine on the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People. The rally, organized by the Palestine Solidarity Campaign and supported by pro-Palestinian…

UN urges US to keep doors open to asylum seekers after DC attack

The United Nations (UN) UNITED NATIONS, Nov 30 (NNN-AGENCIES — UN agencies appealed to Washington to continue allowing asylum seekers access to the country and to be given due process after President Donald Trump vowed to freeze migration from “Third World” countries following an attack near the White House.The comments…
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