Middle East

Covid-19 overwhelms ICUs in Syrian capital

DAMASCUS, April 2 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Inside the emergency room of a hospital of the Syrian capital, an elderly woman with…

World powers, Iran to discuss US return to nuclear deal

BRUSSELS, April 2 (NNN-AGENCIES) — World powers and Iran will meet byvideoconference Friday to discuss the possible return of the…

Egypt must upgrade Suez Canal quickly to avoid future disruption – shipping sources

The Ever Given giant container ship blocked the Suez Canal for six days CAIRO, April 2 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Egypt’s Suez…

Global trade to grow a bit faster at 8% this year – WTO

World Trade Organisation Director-General, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala GENEVA, April 2 (NNN-AGENCIES) — International trade is set to grow a bit…

Iraq PM seeks to soothe security concern on Saudi visit

RIYADH, April 2 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Iraq will never become a launchpad forattacks on Saudi Arabia, Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhemi pledged…

Covid-19: Bangladesh bans passenger entry from Europe except UK, 12 other countries

DHAKA, April 2 (NNN-BSS) — Bangladesh has imposed a 16-day ban on entry of passengers from all European nations except…

Iraqi Parliament Approves 2021 Budget After Months Of Political Row

BAGHDAD, Apr 1 (NNN-NINA) – The Iraqi parliament yesterday endorsed a bill for the 2021 budget, with about 89 billion…

PM Muhyiddin’s Visit Will Push Riyadh-KL Ties To New Heights – Saudi FM

By Jamaluddin Muhammad RIYADH, March 9 (NNN-Bernama) — Saudi Arabian Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al-Saud believes Prime Minister…

PM Muhyiddin Welcomed By Saudi Crown Prince On Arrival In Riyadh

By Jamaluddin Muhammad RIYADH, March 9 (NNN-Bernama) — In the spirit to further strengthen bilateral ties between Malaysia and Saudi…

UN Chief Condemns Weekend Attacks In Yemen, Saudi Arabia

UNITED NATIONS, Mar 9 (NNN-AGENCIES) – UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, condemns two reported attacks, the Saudi Arabia airstrikes in Yemen…