Middle East

Palestine Urges EU To Impose Sanctions Against Israel

RAMALLAH, Oct 22 (NNN-WAFA) – The Palestinian Authority urged the European Union to impose sanctions against Israel, in response to…

Iran Supports Syrian Constitutional Committee In Peace Process: Official

TEHRAN, Oct 22 (NNN-IRNA) – Iran supports role of Syrian national constitutional committee, in the country’s political peace process, senior…

Saudi Arabia Launches National Artificial Intelligence Strategy

RIYADH, Oct 22 (NNN-SPA) – Saudi Arabia launched a national strategy to become a global leader in artificial intelligence (AI)…

European court faults Turkey in free speech case

STRASBOURG (France), Oct 22 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The European Court of Human Rights found Turkey guilty of violating the right to…

US hopes Sudan recognizes Israel ‘quickly’ – Sec of State Pompeo

WASHINGTON, Oct 22 (NNN-AGENCIES) — US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said he hoped Sudan will soon recognize Israel as…

Fiancee of Khashoggi, human rights group sue Saudi crown prince in US

Jamal Khashoggi, slain Saudi journalist WASHINGTON, Oct 22 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The fiancee of slain Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi and a…

Palestinian Rivals Discuss Timetable For Holding Elections

RAMALLAH, Oct 22 (NNN-WAFA) – Leaders of rival Palestinian movements, Fatah and Hamas, held talks, to set a date for…

Two Daesh Militants, Three Civilians Killed In Attacks In Eastern Iraq

BAGHDAD, Oct 22 (NNN-NINA) – Two Daesh militants and three civilians were killed last night, in separate attacks in Iraq’s…

Jordan To Impose Curfew Every Friday Till End Of 2020, Amid COVID-19

AMMAN, Oct 21 (NNN-PETRA) – Jordan announced that it will impose a comprehensive curfew on Fridays, until the end of…

Iraqi Security Forces Find 50 Bodies In Mass Grave In Kirkuk

BAGHDAD, Oct 21 (NNN-NINA) – Iraqi security forces, found a mass grave containing the remains of over 50 people, believed…