Turkey says may begin oil exploration under Libya deal in three-four months

ANKARA, May 30 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Turkey may begin oil exploration in the eastern Mediterranean within three or four months under a deal it signed with Libya that was condemned by others in the region including Greece, Energy Minister Fatih Donmez said. Libya’s internationally-recognised Government of National Accord (GNA) signed the…

Covid-19: Israel says over 90 pct of moderate patients better after plasma transfusion

A recovered COVID-19 patient donates plasma at a clinic in Bangkok JERUSALEM, May 29 (NNN-Xinhua) — Israeli health ministry’s data has showed success in using convalescent plasma to treat COVID-19 patients, especially those in moderate condition. Based on the data, 10 of 11 moderate patients showed improvement after the plasma…

Turkey, Russia hold 13th joint patrol in Idlib, Syria

Military vehicles are seen during a joint patrol of Turkish and Russian troops in northwestern Idlib province ANKARA, May 29 (NNN-Xinhua) — Turkish and Russian troops conducted their 13th joint patrol along a key highway in northwestern Idlib province of Syria, the Turkish defense ministry said. “Within the framework of…

Covid-19: Turkey partially resumes inter-city train services as part of normalization

Turkish Transport Minister Adil Karaismailoglu gets on a train and talks to passengers in Ankara Train Station ANKARA, May 29 (NNN-Xinhua) — Turkish government resumed high-speed train services between four provinces as part of its normalization plan after the novel coronavirus outbreak. “We are taking another important step in the…

US approves sale of 84 Patriot missiles to Kuwait

WASHINGTON, May 29 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The United States said it has approved the sale of 84 of the most recent generation of Patriot missiles to Kuwait, plus equipment to modernize the country’s antimissile program, for a total of $1.425 billion. The State Department said in a statement that sale benefits…

Covid-19: Lebanon’s woes worsen as country pushed to the brink

Lebanon has been rocked by anti-government protests for months BEIRUT, May 29 (NNN-AGENCIES) — For the past two months, Khaldoon Rifaa has not been able to work as a driver because of Lebanon’s lockdown. He is now back on the road, operating a minivan along the coastal motorway from his home…

Covid-19: Turkey accepting health tourism patients worldwide for treatment

ANKARA, May 29 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Following its success against the COVID-19 outbreak, Turkey is now accepting health tourism patients from countries worldwide. After accepting patients from 31 countries, Turkey’s Health Ministry announced Thursday that people from all countries are eligible. Turkey will accept all patients who require treatment in all major and…

Jordan Warns Of “Catastrophic” Consequences Of Israeli Annexation Of West Bank

AMMAN, May 28 (NNN-PETRA) – Jordan warned, on Wednesday, that the Israeli annexation of occupied Palestinian territories is a breach of international law and will undermine regional peace. The remarks were made by Jordanian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ayman Safadi, during a phone call with THE United Nations Special Coordinator…

Saudi-Led Coalition Intercepts Drones Launched Towards Border City

RIYADH, May 28 (NNN-SPA) – Saudi-led coalition, involved in a war in Yemen, intercepted, on Wednesday, drones launched towards border city Najran. The coalition spokesperson, Turki Al Maliki, accused Houthi militia of continuing to target civilians and residential areas with drones, it was reported. He added that, the drone attacks…

Official Institutions Resume Work In Palestine After Lock-down Due To Covid-19

RAMALLAH, May 28 (NNN-WAFA) – Official institutions in Palestine, on Wednesday, resumed work after several months’ lock-down, all over the West Bank, due to the COVID-19. The move is part of the Palestinian government’s decision, to ease the restrictions and precautionary measures, against the virus, which have been taken since…
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