Middle East

Saudi Arabia confirms first coronavirus case

Mar 03, 2020 00:39

The coronavirus, which has spread to over 60 countries globally, reached Saudi Arabia on Monday, as the country confirmed its first case, the official news agency reported.
Syrian president: War against terrorism isn’t the battle of Syria, Libya only

Mar 02, 2020 18:16

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad at a meeting with Libyan delegation co-chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Abdul-Rahman al-Ahiresh Abdul-Hadi al-Hawaij stated that war against terrorism is for both countries to deal with.
Israel's coronavirus cases rise to 10 amid election

Mar 02, 2020 11:26

Israel says two more people were diagnosed with coronavirus after trip to Italy when on Monday Zionist regime is holding its third election in 11 months, with voters trying to find a way to break the country's seemingly intractable political deadlock.
Diplomatic efforts speed up to deescalate situation in Idlib

Mar 02, 2020 10:59

Following the heavy and bloody clashes between Turkish and Syrian forces in the northwest of Syria, diplomatic endeavors speed-up to find a peaceful solution for Idlib and de-escalate the situation.
Iran’s ambassador thanks the Sultanate of Oman for facilitating air travel

Mar 02, 2020 08:44

Iranian ambassador to Oman Mohammad Reza Noori Shahroudi appreciated Omani Sultan Haitham bin Tariq and the country’s Foreign Ministry for facilitating air travel to Iran, which were temporarily canceled due to the coronavirus outbreak.
Iraq's president to choose new PM candidate

Mar 02, 2020 06:07

Iraqi President Barham Salih will begin consultations to choose a new candidate for prime minister after Mohammad Tawfiq Allawi withdrew his candidacy.
Iraq's Prime Minister-designate withdraws from race

Mar 02, 2020 02:50

The designated candidate to be Iraq's new prime minister, Mohammad Tawfiq Allawi has withdrawn his candidacy hours after parliament adjourned a session to approve his cabinet choices.
The Syrian army shoots down four Turkish drones

Mar 02, 2020 02:10

Syrian Army air defense shot down four Turkish military UAVs in Adlab province, northern Syria, on Sunday.
Syria closes airspace over the northwestern region, particularly Idlib

Mar 01, 2020 16:57

Syrian Army announced that the airspace over the northwestern region in Syria, particularly over Idlib province has been closed, and any aircraft that violates the Syrian airspace will be considered as a hostile aircraft that must be downed and prevented from achieving its hostile goals.
Iran's active participation in 25th round of Muscat International Book Fair

Mar 01, 2020 13:52

Muscat (IP) - Publishers and representatives from the Islamic Republic of Iran have participated in the 25th round of International Book Fair in Muscat, Capital of Oman.