Middle East

Azeris and ethnic Armenians fight as Russia, U.S. and France seek ceasefire

Smoke rises as Azerbaijan’s forces shell targets during the fighting over the breakaway region of Nagorno-Karabakh near the city of…

Arab League crisis continues as 6th member refuses to take up presidency

CAIRO, Oct 9 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The Arab League was targeted by growing criticism on Arab social media after six countries…

Kuwait’s parliament approves Sheikh Mishaal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah as crown prince

Sheikh Mishaal al-Ahmad al-Jaber al-Sabah KUWAIT CITY, Oct 9 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Kuwaiti National Assembly (parliament) approved Sheikh Mishaal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber…

UAE Reports 1,046 New COVID-19 Cases 101,840 In Total

DUBAI, Oct 8 (NNN-WAM) – The United Arab Emirates (UAE), on Wednesday, announced 1,046 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the total…

Jordan’s King Appoints New PM

AMMAN, Oct 8 (NNN-PETRA) – King Abdullah II of Jordan, on Wednesday, appointed Bisher Khasawneh as the new prime minister…

Lebanon Arrests Six Foreigners Over Medicine Smuggling

BEIRUT, Oct 7 (NNN-NNA) – Lebanon’s state security, arrested, on Tuesday, six Egyptian nationals, for attempting to smuggle, through the…

Covid-19: Downturn not as bad as feared; crisis not over, says IMF chief

WASHINGTON, Oct 7 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The global downturn caused by the coronavirus pandemic will not be as bad as originally…

UN Voices Rising Concern Over Economic Downturn In Syria

UNITED NATIONS, Oct 7 (NNN-SANA) – The United Nations’ concern over the economic downturn in Syria is rising, as COVID-19…

12 Killed As Pro-Gov’t Yemeni Forces Repulse Houthi Attack In Hodeidah

ADEN, Oct 7 (NNN-SABA) – At least 12 members of the Houthi group were killed Tuesday, as pro-government Yemeni forces…

Palestine Slams Israel, U.S. For Blackmailing Palestinian Leadership With Financial Sanctions

RAMALLAH, Oct 7 (NNN-WAFA) – A senior Palestinian official, on Tuesday, slammed Israel and the U.S. for blackmailing the Palestinian…