Middle East

Palestinian President Accuses Israel Of Committing “War Crimes” In Gaza

RAMALLAH, May 20 (NNN-WAFA) – Palestinian President, Mahmoud Abbas, yesterday accused Israel of committing “war crimes” in the besieged Gaza…

Israeli Army Shells Southern Lebanese Town

BEIRUT, May 20 (NNN-NNA) – The Israeli army, yesterday, fired shells towards the southern Lebanese town of Zibqine, in response…

Saudi Arabia To Limit Entry For Most Events, Public Places Unless COVID-19 Vaccinated

RIYADH, May 20 (NNN-SPA) – Saudi Arabia decided to limit entry of individuals for most events, and into public places,…

Egypt Extends Partial Shop Closure While Reopens Beaches, Parks

CAIRO, May 20 (NNN-MENA) – The Egyptian government decided yesterday, to extend the partial evening closure of shops, malls, restaurants…

Pakistan Postpones PSL-6 Cricket Matches Again Amid Pandemic

ISLAMABAD, May 20 (NNN-APP) – The remaining matches of the 6th season of the Pakistan Super League (PSL-6), have been…

Israeli GDP Shrinks 6.5 Percent In Q1 Due To COVID-19 Lockdown

JERUSALEM, May 19 (NNN-MA’AN) – Israel’s gross domestic product (GDP), contracted by an annualised 6.5 percent in the first quarter…

US: Three Guantanamo prisoners approved for release

WASHINGTON, May 19 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Three of the 40 prisoners still at the Guantanamo Bay US military prison have been…

UN Official Calls For Humanitarian Pause In Violence In Israel, Gaza

UNITED NATIONS, May 19 (NNN-AGENCIES) – UN Undersecretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs, Mark Lowcock, yesterday called for a humanitarian pause in…

UN hails Israel decision to open crossing for aid into Gaza

GENEVA, May 19 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The United Nations welcomed an Israeli decision to open the Kerem Shalom crossing to allow…

Egypt To Allocate 500 Million USD To Reconstruct Gaza Strip

CAIRO, May 19 (NNN-MENA) – Egyptian President, Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi, pledged yesterday, 500 million U.S. dollars, for the reconstruction of the…