Middle East

Jordan’s FM meets Israeli counterpart on Palestinian issues

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi AMMAN, Dec 4 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ayman…

Covid-19: Iran’s cases surpass 1 mln; Turkey reports 32,381 new cases

A man wearing face mask is seen by a river in Tonekabon, Iran CAIRO, Dec 4 (NNN-Xinhua) — The tally…

Covid-19: Global virus toll passes 1.5 million as nations plan for vaccine

WASHINGTON, Dec 4 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The world passed the grim milestone of 1.5 million coronavirus deaths on Thursday, as several…

Old building collapses in Egypt; 6 people confirmed dead; search for more victims

Six corpses have been recovered, search for more victims CAIRO, Dec 4 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Rescue workers using bulldozers continue to…

Lebanon’s president expresses hope for Israel border talks

BEIRUT, Dec 3 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Lebanon’s president said he wants maritime border talks with Israel to succeed and that disagreements…

OPEC and allies to meet to thrash out cuts deal

LONDON, Dec 3 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The members of the OPEC group of oil producers will meet with their allies Thursday…

UN: 2020 likely world’s second hottest year

The WMO will confirm the data in March 2021 GENEVA, Dec 3 (NNN-AGENCIES) — This year is on track to…

Iran watchdog passes law on hardening nuclear stance, halting UN inspections

The Guardian Council is charged with ensuring draft laws do not contradict Shi’ite Islamic laws TEHRAN, Dec 3 (NNN-AGENCIES) –Iran’s…

Lebanese political stalemate leaves France pushing aid meeting

French President Emmanuel Macron PARIS/BEIRUT, Dec 3 (NNN-AGENCIES) — President Emmanuel Macron attempted to revive a French initiative on Lebanon…

Qatar Signs Deal With China’s Yutong To Manufacture Electric Buses

DOHA, Dec 2 (NNN-QNA) – Qatar Free Zones Authority (QFZA), signed an agreement with China’s Yutong, one of the world’s…