Middle East

US urges ISraeli PM Netanyahu to keep alive chance of Palestinian state

WASHINGTON, July 17 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The United States has asked Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to keep alive the prospect…

Egyptian president vows not to stand idle on threats to Egyptian, Libyan security

Egypt threatened to send in its army if GNA forces captured Sirte, located more than 800km from the Egyptian border…

French FM visits Iraq to confirm support

Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein BAGHDAD, July 17 (NNN-Xinhua) — French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian on Thursday arrived in…

US senior diplomat complains Europe not doing enough in Libya

Troops loyal to Libya’s internationally recognised government prepare themselves to confront rival east-based army WASHINGTON, July 17 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Europe…

US targets Russia group over Libya mines, Sudan suppression

Turkey carries out demining in the Salah al-Din area south of Tripoli in June 2020, amid allegations that a Russian…

Jordan Says Students To Return To School In Sept As COVID-19 Outbreak Under Control

AMMAN, July 16 (NNN-PETRA) – Jordanian Education Minister, Tayseer Nuaimi, said on Wednesday that, the country’s students will return to…

UAE Reports 275 New COVID-19 Cases, 55,848 In Total

DUBAI, July 16 (NNN-WAM) – The United Arab Emirates (UAE), on Wednesday, announced 275 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the total…

Update: Nine Wounded In Weapon Depot’s Explosion In Syria’s Hasakah

DAMASCUS, July 16 (NNN-SANA) – A total of nine militiamen of the U.S.-backed Kurdish-led forces were wounded on Wednesday, in…

OPEC+ Decides To Move To 2nd Phase Of Oil Cuts By Easing Output Restrictions

RIYADH, July 16 (NNN-SPA) – The Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and non-OPEC countries, decided, in a meeting…

Iraqi Forces Kill Six Daesh Militants, Arrest Four

BAGHDAD, July 16 (NNN-NINA) – The Iraqi Counter-Terrorism Service (CTS) forces, killed six Daesh militants in northern Iraq and arrested…