Middle East

Beirut explosion: WHO warns dozens of health facilities ‘non-functional’

Residents of Beirut have been helping to clear up at the city’s hospitals BEIRUT, Aug 13 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The damage…

Beirut explosion: City holds vigil to mourn blast victims

 BEIRUT, Aug 14 (NNN-AGENCIES) — People in Beirut have attended a vigil for the more than 200 victims of the…

Lebanon lawmakers debate emergency imposed after blast

A Lebanese man talking on the phone while seated by the rubble of a destroyed building in Beirut. BEIRUT, Aug…

Bangladesh proposes to host D-8 summit virtually in December or January

DHAKA, Aug 14 (NNN-BSS) — Dhaka has conveyed that Bangladesh would like to host the 10th D-8 Summit and its…

Beirut explosion: All Malaysians in Lebanon reported to be safe

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 13 (NNN-BERNAMA) — All Malaysians in Beirut, Lebanon, have so far been reported to be safe, although the number…

Jordan To Close Border Crossing With Syria As COVID-19 Cases Rise

AMMAN, Aug 13 (NNN-PETRA) – Jordan decided to close the Jaber border crossing with Syria for one week, as of…

Israel Restricts Gaza’s Fishing Zone Over Explosive Balloons

JERUSALEM, Aug 13 (NNN-MA’AN) – Israel said, it reduced Gaza Strip’s allowed fishing zone, following explosive balloons sent from the…

Saudi Arabia-Hosted Meeting Stresses Importance To Maintain Sudan’s Stability

RIYADH, Aug 13 (NNN-SPA) – A declaration of the eighth meeting of the Friends of Sudan, stressed yesterday the importance…

Roadside Bomb Hits U.S.-Led Coalition Truck In Southern Iraq

BAGHDAD, Aug 13 (NNN-NINA) – A roadside bomb explosion destroyed a truck belonging to the U.S.-led coalition forces in Dhi…

Kenyans in Beirut stage demos outside consular office demanding to return home

BEIRUT, Aug 13 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Kenyans living in Lebanon’s capital Beirut have been demonstrating outside the consular office demanding to…