Middle East

Roundup: Death Toll From COVID-19 In Iran Passes 500, As Most Mideastern Countries Report Rise In Confirmed Cases

CAIRO, Mar 14 (NNN-MENA) – The death toll from COVID-19 passed 500 in Iran on Friday, while most countries in…

Unidentified People Attack Iraqi Oil Pipeline In North Lebanon

BEIRUT, Mar 14 (NNN-NNA) – A Lebanese security source said, Friday, that unidentified people, punctured the oil pipeline that runs…

Turkey to air remote school lessons amid COVID-19 fears

Turkish National Education Minister Ziya Selcuk during a press conference at the Ministry building in Ankara, Turkey on Thursday, March…

Iran agrees to hand over downed jet’s black boxes to Ukraine

This handout photograph taken and released on Jan 11 by the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine, shows the…

Palestinian Boy Killed By Israeli Forces In West Bank

NABLUS, Palestine, Mar 12 (NNN-WAFA) – A Palestinian teenager was killed, after he was shot by Israeli forces, in clashes…

Covid-19: Oil prices fall around 6% after US Pres Trump virus address

WASHINGTON, March 12 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Oil prices plunged about six percent Thursday after US President Donald Trump announced a 30-day…

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…