Middle East

UN, European states call on Israel to halt demolitions

UNITED NATIONS, Feb 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The United Nationsand European members of the Security Council called on Israel tostop demolitions…

Covid-19: US set to approve third vaccine, but fears grow for poorer nations

WASHINGTON, Feb 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A US panel recommendedJohnson & Johnson’s one-dose Covid-19 shot for emergency approval, as some of…

US report says Saudi crown prince approved operation to “capture or kill” Khashoggi

Oct 15, 2018: A Turkish team entered the Saudi consulate in Istanbul to conduct a search over the disappearance of…

Covid-19: Global deaths reach 2,508,786

PARIS, Feb 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The novel coronavirus has killed at least 2,508,786 people since the outbreak emerged in China…

Eradicating Absolute Poverty Amid Pandemic To Benefit World: UAE Ambassador

BEIJING, Feb 27 (NNN-WAM) – The United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) ambassador to China, Ali Obaid Al Dhaheri, praised China’s achievements…

Iran Vows To Continue Support For Syria In Anti-Terror War

TEHRAN, Feb 27 (NNN-TASNIM) – Iran will keep supporting the Syrian government in the fight against terrorism, Iranian Foreign Minister,…

Lebanese Army Receives Aid From Egypt

BEIRUT, Feb 26 (NNN-NNA) – The Lebanese army received yesterday, medicines, medical equipment and five tonnes of food products from…

Hamas Releases 45 Prisoners In Gaza Strip Ahead Of Elections

GAZA, Feb 26 (NNN-WAFA) – The Islamic Hamas movement said yesterday, it has released 45 prisoners from its jails in…

Feature: Kuwaitis Celebrate National, Liberation Days Amid COVID-19 Restrictions

KUWAIT CITY, Feb 26 (NNN-KUNA) – Kuwaitis celebrate their national and liberation days on Feb 25 and 26 every year.…

German Court Convicts Alleged Syrian Secret Service Agent Of Crimes Against Humanity

BERLIN, Feb 25 (NNN-AGENCIES) – A German court yesterday convicted alleged Syrian secret service agent, Eyad A. of aiding and…