Middle East

Nine Killed In Airstrikes On Iranian-Backed Forces In Eastern Syria In 24 Hours

DAMASCUS, June 29 (NNN-SANA) – Fresh airstrikes targeted Iranian-backed forces in eastern Syria on Sunday, killing nine, a day after…

Hezbollah Supporters Protest Against U.S. Envoy Over Diplomatic Spat

BEIRUT, June 29 (NNN-NNA) – A number of Hezbollah supporters protested on Sunday, in Dahie, Beirut’s southern suburbs, against the…

Jordan Condemns Israeli Decision To Install Elevator In Occupied Jerusalem

AMMAN, June 29 (NNN-PETRA) – Jordan, on Sunday, condemned an Israeli decision, to install an elevator, linking parts of the…

Palestinian Official Warns Of Possible Collapse Of Palestinian Authority

RAMALLAH, June 29 (NNN-PNN) – The collapse of the Palestinian Authority (PA) would “not be unlikely,” if Israel continues with…

Israel’s Youngest COVID-19 Victim Dies At Age 19

JERUSALEM, June 28 (NNN-MA’AN) – A 19-year-old woman died of COVID-19 on Saturday, becoming the youngest victim of the virus…

Unknown Warplanes Strike Military Positions In Eastern Syria

DAMASCUS, June 28 (NNN-SANA) – Unknown warplanes struck positions of the Syrian army and Iranian forces, in the eastern province…

Three Iranian Boats Forced Out Of Saudi Waters: Saudi Border Guards

RIYADH, June 28 (NNN-SPA) – Saudi Arabia’s border guards announced on Saturday that, three Iranian boats were forced to retreat…

Covid-19: IMF approves $5.2 bn, 1-year loan program for Egypt

WASHINGTON, June 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The IMF board on Friday approved a one-year, $5.2 billion financing package for Egypt to…

Israeli jets strike Hamas sites in Gaza after rockets: army

JERUSALEM, June 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Israeli air force jets have struck Hamas positions in the Gaza Strip after rockets were…

Iraqi forces raid Iran-backed militia base in Baghdad

Members of Kataib Hezbollah at the funeral of commander Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis, who was killed in an air strike at…