Houthi Drone Attacks Continue to Target Airport in Saudi Arabia

RIYADAH, June 16 (NNN-TELESUR) – The Houthi-run al-Masirah TV station reported on Saturday that the movement has launched fresh drone strikes on airports in Jizan and Abha regions of Saudi Arabia. The Qasif K2 drones struck the control rooms in Jizan airport as well as the refueling station in Abha, according to…

Senegal police detain protesters amid outcry over gas deal

DAKAR, June 15 (NNN-AFRICANEWS) -Senegalese riot police fired tear gas and detained more than 20 people on Friday, at an unsanctioned protest in Dakar over a BBC report of allegations the president’s brother was involved in fraud related to two offshore gas blocks developed by BP PLC. Prosecutors have said they will open…

Over 600 US companies urge Trump to resolve trade dispute with China

WASHINGTON, June 14 (NNN-ANADOLU) – U.S. companies have sent a letter on Thursday to President Donald Trump saying that tariffs on China will have a negative long-term impact on American businesses. Some 600 American retailers, farmers, and manufacturers, which include Walmart and Levi Strauss, signed the letter, and urged Trump to forego levies on Beijing…

China will fight to end if U.S keeps escalating trade frictions

BEIJING, June 14 (NNN-Xinhua) — “China will fight to the end if the United States continues to escalate trade frictions,” the Ministry of Commerce (MOC) said Thursday. China will not give ground on issues of principle during bilateral economic and trade talks, which are clearly stated in a white paper…

Two tankers struck in suspected attacks in Gulf of Oman

An oil tanker off the coast of the Gulf emirate of Fujairah. Photo courtesy of Karim Sahib DUBAI, June 13 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Two tankers were hit in suspected attacks in the Gulf of Oman and the crew have been evacuated, shipping sources said on Thursday , a month after a…

Cyclone Vayu turns “very severe”, advances towards Gujarat

MUMBAI, June 13 (NNN-PTI) – Mumbai and some neighbouring coastal areas of Maharashtra witnessed a windy Wednesday morning as cyclone ‘Vayu’ turned into a “very severe cyclonic storm”, the weather department said. As the cyclone continued to progress towards Saurashtra and Kutch regions of neighbouring Gujarat, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) upgraded its severity condition.…

Japan-Iran ties develop over oil while U.S. looms

TOKYO, June 12 (NNN-KYODO) -With Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s visit to Iran, Japan is aiming to leverage its traditionally amicable ties to help de-escalate tensions in the Middle East, a critical region for the resource-poor country. One defining characteristic of diplomatic ties dating back to 1929 and marking the 90th…

Hong Kong Protesters Gather Before Extradition Bill Debate

Protesters gesture as they chant “no extradition” as they rally against a controversial extradition law proposal in Hong Kong on Jun 9, 2019. Photo courtesy of Philip Fong HONG KONG: Tensions rose in Hong Kong late on Tuesday (Jun 11) as hundreds of protesters began a night-time vigil outside the…

At least 1 person dead in NYC helicopter crash

A policeman stand guard after a helicopter crash-landed on top of a building in midtown Manhattan. Photo courtesy of Kyodo NEW YORK, June 11 (NNN-KYODO) – A helicopter crashed on the roof of a high-rise building in midtown Manhattan on Monday afternoon, killing at least one person, the New York…

Sudan: Disobedience empties streets in capital Khartoum

KHARTOUM, June 10 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A campaign of civil disobedience to demand civilian rule left the streets of Sudan’s capital Khartoum largely deserted as the working week began Sunday, while police fired tear gas to disperse protesters in Khartoum North, witnesses said. They also started the general strike to protest…
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