Middle East

Several killed after al-Sadr followers storm protest camp in Iraq

A Najaf resident said that by nightfall the protest camp was completely emptied of demonstrators. BAGHDAD, Feb 7 (NNN-AGENCIES) —…

US Pres Trump confirms killing of AQAP chief in Yemen

Qassim al-Rimi, leader of Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) WASHINGTON, Feb 7 (NNN-AGENCIES) — President Donald Trump confirmed that…

Israeli strikes kill 23 Syrian, foreign fighters in Syria

BEIRUT, Feb 7 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Israeli air strikes killed 23 Syrian and foreign fighters in Syria Thursday, a monitor said,…

Russia to coordinate efforts with Turkey, Iran on Syria’s Idlib

MOSCOW, Feb 7 (NNN-XINHUA) — Russia will continue close coordination with Turkey and Iran to achieve lasting stability and security…

10,000 Workers Lose Jobs In Lebanon As Nationwide Protests Continue

BEIRUT, Feb 6 (NNN-NNA) – General Confederation of Lebanese Workers (CGTL), said that, 10,000 workers have lost their jobs, while…

Israel Reduces Allowed Fishing Zone Off Gaza Coast For Palestinians To Only 10 Nautical Miles

GAZA, Feb 6 (NNN-WAFA) – The Israeli army decided, on Wednesday, to reduce the allowed fishing zone off the Gaza…

Syrian Air Defence Responds To Israeli Strikes Over Damascus

DAMASCUS, Syria, Feb 6 (NNN-SANA) – Syria’s air defence was triggered early today (Thursday), by a fresh Israeli missile attack,…

Hundreds Of Tunisians Rally In Protest Against U.S. Mideast Peace Plan

TUNIS, Feb 6 (NNN-TAP) – Hundreds of Tunisians, on Wednesday, marched in the centre of the capital Tunis, in protest…

Abbas To Address UNSC Next Week On U.S. Mideast Peace Deal: Official

RAMALLAH, Feb 6 (NNN-WAFA) – Palestinian President, Mahmoud Abbas, is to address the UN Security Council (UNSC) next week, over…

Emirates’ Mohammed Bin Rashid Receives GCC Secretary-General

DUBAI, Feb 5 (NNN-WAM) – Vice President, Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid…