Middle East

White House says 20,000 Afghan interpreters asking for US asylum

 WASHINGTON, July 16 (NNN-AGENCIES) — About 20,000 Afghans who worked as interpreters for the United States during its war in…

Covid-19: Infections on the rise worldwide

  PARIS, July 16 (NNN-AGENCIES) — New Covid-19 infections have been on the rise across the world since late June, topping…

Arab League Chief “Disappointed” Over Lebanese PM-Designate Hariri’s Resignation

CAIRO, Jul 16 (NNN-MENA) – Arab League (AL) Secretary-General, Ahmed Aboul-Gheit, expressed “great disappointment” over the decision by Lebanese Prime…

Lebanese PM-Designate Hariri Announces Resignation

BEIRUT, Jul 16 (NNN-NNA) – Lebanese Prime Minister-designate, Saad Hariri, announced yesterday, his resignation, after failing to line up a…

Iran’s President-Elect Reaffirms Support For Palestine Against Israel

TEHRAN, Jul 15 (NNN-TASNIM) – Iranian President-elect, Ebrahim Raisi, announced that, Iran will continue its consistent policy of supporting Palestine.…

Covid-19: World in early stages of third wave, says WHO

We are now in early stages of COVID-19 third wave: WHO chief  GENEVA, July 15 (NNN-TASS) — The world is…

263 Malaysians In Saudi Arabia To Perform Haj This Year – Minister Zulkifli

KUALA LUMPUR, July 15 (NNN-Bernama) — 263 Malaysians in Saudi Arabia are eligible to perform the haj this year, said Minister in…

Israel Should Abide By Peace Agreements With Palestine: Palestinian PM

RAMALLAH, Jul 15 (NNN-WAFA) – Palestinian Prime Minister, Mohammed Ishtaye, said yesterday that, Israel should abide by the peace agreements…

Archaeologists Uncover Remains Of Jerusalem’s Wall Destroyed 2,600 Years Ago

JERUSALEM, Jul 15 (NNN-PNN) – Archaeologists uncovered the remains of one of ancient Jerusalem’s city walls, which was destroyed by…

Egypt’s Tourism Sector Anticipates Boom When Countries Lift Lockdowns, Travel Bans: Official

by Mahmoud Fouly CAIRO, Jul 15 (NNN-XINHUA) – The Egyptian tourism sector recovered by 40 percent amid COVID-19 precautionary measures,…