Lebanon adviser in IMF talks quits, citing ‘no genuine will’ for reforms
BEIRUT, June 19 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A financial adviser working with Lebanon’s government in talks with the International Monetary Fund said…
Exiled Egyptian LGBTQ activist takes her own life in Canada
TORONTO, June 19 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Sarah Hegazi, 30, a prominent queer Egyptian feminist, committed suicide in exile in Canada. She…
Ex minister Syed Saddiq under probe over alleged seditious remarks in TV interview
KUALA LUMPUR, June 18 (NNN-BERNAMA) — Former Youth and Sports Minister Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman has been called in by…
Iraq: Rockets hit Baghdad’s Green Zone
BAGHDAD, June 18 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Rockets hit Baghdad’s Green Zone, home to the US embassy, on Thursday, the fifth such…
Syria War: New US sanctions target Assad’s wife, foreign backers
WASHINGTON/DAMASCUS, June 18 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The US has imposed tough new economic sanctions aimed at deterring foreign business activity with Syrian President Bashar…
Covid-19: World Bank provides $400 million to boost health insurance in Egypt
WASHINGTON, June 18 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The World Bank said it would provide $400 million to support universal health coverage in…
Egypt passes electoral changes that could bolster Pres Sisi supporters
Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, President of Egypt CAIRO, June 18 (NNN-AGENCIES) –Egypt’s parliament approved amendments which critics say will help supporters…
Chinese Envoy Asks U.S. To Lift Unilateral Sanctions On Syria
UNITED NATIONS, June 17 (NNN-XINHUA) – A Chinese envoy asked the United States to immediately lift unilateral sanctions against Syria.…
Palestine Accuses Netanyahu Of Misleading World On Annexation Plan
RAMALLAH, June 17 (NNN-WAFA) – The Palestinian Foreign Ministry, accused Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, of misleading the world, regarding…
Seven nations vying for five UN Security Council seats
UNITED NATIONS, June 17 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The UN General Assembly on Wednesday will elect five new members of the Security…