Middle East

Russian army says killed ‘up to 200 militants’ in Syria bombing

MOSCOW, April 20 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Russia’s defence ministry said Monday it had killed “up to 200 fighters” in Syria during…

Iran Welcomes Talks With Saudi Arabia: Spokesman

TEHRAN, Apr 20 (NNN-IRNA) – Iran welcomes talks with Saudi Arabia, to settle mutual differences, Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman, Saeed…

Freedom index finds journalism blocked in 130+ countries

PARIS, April 20 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The annual report by Reporters Without Borders (RSF) said that journalism was at least partly…

Syrian Presidential Elections To Be Held In May: Parliament

DAMASCUS, Apr 19 (NNN-SANA) – The Syrian presidential elections will be held in May, the Syrian parliament announced yesterday. Running…

Covid-19’s global developments: US hits vaccine milestone as NZealand, Australia open travel bubble

WASHINGTON, April 19 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The hard-hit United States has passed a hopeful milestone as half its adults have had…

Feature: Egypt Opens Pharaonic Mummies Hall To Visitors At New Museum In Cairo

by Mahmoud Fouly CAIRO, Apr 19 (NNN-XINHUA) – With its dark and dimly-lit open rooms, the crypt-like Royal Mummies Hall,…

11 Passengers Killed In Egypt’s Train Derailment: Ministry

CAIRO, Apr 19 (NNN-MENA) – At least 11 people were killed and 98 others were wounded, in a train derailment…

Oman’s Dhofar Begins Partial Lockdown Citing High COVID-19 Danger

MUSCAT, Apr 18 (NNN-ONA) – Oman’s Dhofar Governorate, began a partial lockdown, running from 6.00 p.m. to 5.00 a.m. local…

Iraq Reports 6,552 New COVID-19 Cases, 970,987 In Total

BAGHDAD, Apr 18 (NNN-NINA) – The Iraqi Ministry of Health reported yesterday, 6,552 new COVID-19 cases, raising the total nationwide…

Israel Reports 142 New COVID-19 Cases, 836,882 In Total

JERUSALEM, Apr 18 (NNN-MA’AN) – Israel’s Ministry of Health reported 142 new COVID-19 cases yesterday, raising the total number to…