Middle East

Iraqi Intelligence Captures Daesh Leader

BAGHDAD, May 21 (NNN-NINA) – The Iraqi National Intelligence Service (INIS) on Wednesday, announced it arrested a leader of the…

18 Killed In Houthi Rebel Attack In Central Yemen

SANAA, May 21 (NNN-SABA) – At least 18 fighters were killed on Wednesday, as the Yemeni government army defeated an…

Saudi Arabia’s COVID-19 Cases Surpass 60,000

RIYADH, May 21 (NNN-SPA) – Saudi Arabia’s COVID-19 cases, on Wednesday, exceeded 60,000, with nearly 2,700 new infections, it was…

Netanyahu Asks For Pass On Attending His Corruption Trial

JERUSALEM, May 20 (NNN-MA’AN) – Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, filed on Tuesday, a request not to stand before the…

Lebanon Announces End Of Academic Year, Cancels Official Exams Amid COVID-19

BEIRUT, May 20 (NNN-NNA) – The Lebanese cabinet agreed on Tuesday, to end the academic year for schools and cancel…

Palestine Abolishes All Agreements With Israel, U.S. To Protest Against West Bank Annexation

RAMALLAH, May 20 (NNN-WAFA) – Palestine, on Tuesday, declared the abolition of all agreements and understandings with Israel and the…

13,000 Turkey-Backed Syria Rebels Reach Libya Since Dec, 2019

DAMASCUS, May 20 (NNN-SANA) – With the help of Turkey, as many as 13,000 rebels from Syria, have so far…

Covid-19: Qatar confirms virus in jail, denies widespread outbreak

Qatar has confirmed 12 Covid-19 cases in prison DOHA, May 19 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Qatar confirmed 12 cases of COVID-19 at a…

Covid-19: Palestine to ease measures in West Bank but to ban movement between cities during Eid

Ramallah, May 19 (NNN-XINHUA) — Palestinian authorities have decided to relax part of the anti-coronavirus measures that have been been imposed in…

Covid-19: Turkey imposes 4-day lockdown during Eid celebrations to curb pandemic

Police officers patrol the street with police dogs during a curfew in Ankara ISTANBUL, May 19 (NNN-Xinhua) — Turkish President…