Middle East

Qatar Confirms 238 New COVID-19 Cases

DOHA, Mar 12 (NNN-QNA) – Qatar, on Wednesday, announced that, 238 new cases of COVID-19 were registered in the country.…

Palestine Condemns U.S. State Department’s Description Of East Jerusalem Palestinians

RAMALLAH, Mar 12 (NNN-WAFA) – The Palestinians condemned the U.S. State Department’s new description of Palestinian citizens who live in…

Saudi Arabia Closes Movie Theatres Until Further Notice

RIYADH, Mar 12 (NNN-SPA) – Saudi Arabia announced on Wednesday, it closed down movie theatres “until further notice,” to prevent…

Kuwait To Suspend Commercial Flights

KUWAIT, Mar 12 (NNN-KUNA) – Kuwait decided, on Wednesday, to suspend commercial flights to and from the country, starting from…

Oman Air Suspends Flights To Saudi Arabia

MUSCAT, Oman, Mar 12 (NNN-ONA) – Oman Air, on Wednesday, announced that it will temporarily suspend its flights between Saudi…

COVID-19 Cases In Israel Rise To 97

JERUSALEM, Mar 12 (NNN-WAFA) – A total of 27 Israelis were tested positive for COVID-19 on Wednesday, bringing the total…

Two U.S., One British Nationals Killed In Rocket Attack On Military Base Near Iraqi Capital

BAGHDAD, Mar 12 (NNN-NINA) – Local media reported two U.S. soldiers and a British national were killed, and some 12…

Israeli President Receives Official Election Results

JERUSALEM, Mar 12 (NNN-MA’AN) – Israeli President, Reuven Rivlin, issued a call for a unity government, after the official results…

COVID-19 Cases In Israel Rise To 70

JERUSALEM, Mar 11 (NNN-MA’AN) – A total of 20 Israelis tested positive for COVID-19 on Tuesday (yesterday), bringing the total…

Oman’s Sultan Announces 10 Decrees, Naming State Officials

MUSCAT, Mar 10 (NNN-ONA) – The Sultan of Oman, Haitham bin Tariq, on Monday, issued 10 new royal decrees naming…