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More than 13 terrorists killed in Iraq this month

Date: 2021-06-13 15:51:16 GMT - Iraq - Arab world - SN:54 - ID:9007897

BAGHDAD, June 13 (MENA) – The Iraqi Counter- Terrorism Service announced on Sunday that its forces had continued efforts to pursue the remnants of Daesh gangs, pointing out that the forces killed more than 13 terrorists this month, INA ....

ALU slams EP's resolution on Morocco

Date: 2021-06-13 13:33:45 GMT - Egypt - Arab world - SN:45 - ID:9007829

CAIRO, June 13 (MENA) - The Arab Lawyers Union (ALU) has strongly denounced a resolution approved by the European Parliament (EP), which held Morocco responsible for migration crisis. Secretary General of the Union Mekkaoui Benaissa said in a ....

Kuwait reaffirms support to Yemen's stability, unity

Date: 2021-06-13 13:12:50 GMT - Kuwait - Arab world - SN:41 - ID:9007646

KUWAIT CITY, June 13 (MENA) – Kuwait Foreign Minister Ahmad Nasser Mohammad Al-Sabah reaffirmed support to Yemen's unity and stability, as well as all efforts towards a sustainable peace, KUNA reported. He underlined importance of the Saudi peace ....

Saudi mufti says limited hajj meant to maintain safety of pilgrims

Date: 2021-06-13 13:11:32 GMT - Kingdom of Saudi Arabia - Arab world - SN:40 - ID:9007837

RIYADH, June 13 (MENA) - Saudi mufti Sheikh Abdul Aziz al Sheikh has defended a Saudi decision limiting the hajj performance this year to citizens and residents of the Kingdom. The decision reflects King Salman and Crown Prince Mohamed bin ....

95th session of Arab media permanent committee kicks off

Date: 2021-06-13 11:10:34 GMT - Egypt - Arab world - SN:29 - ID:9007490

CAIRO, June 13 (MENA) - The 95th session of the permanent committee of Arab media kicked off on Sunday under Khaled el Ghamdy, the Under Secretary of the Saudi Ministry of Information for International Relations. Egypt's delegation to the two-day ....

Syria reports 22 new coronavirus cases, 2 fatalities

Date: 2021-06-12 21:36:58 GMT - Syria - Arab world - SN:87 - ID:9006998

DAMASCUS, June 12 (MENA) - The Syrian Health Ministry announced on Saturday that 22 new coronavirus cases were recorded in Syria, adding that five coronavirus patients recovered and two others passed away. In a statement, the ministry noted that ....

UN concerned over killing of dozens in Yemen's Marib

Date: 2021-06-12 21:00:50 GMT - Yemen - Arab world - SN:84 - ID:9006839

NEW YORK/ADEN, June 12 (MENA) - The UN voiced on Saturday its deep concern over the killing of scores of civilians in the recent Houthi attacks on Yemen's Marib last week, the Yemeni news agency reported. Deputy Spokesperson for the UN ....

Morocco reports 455 fresh Covid-19 cases, 5 deaths

Date: 2021-06-12 20:17:12 GMT - Morocco - Arab world - SN:80 - ID:9006833

RABAT, June 12 (MENA) - Morocco's Covid-19 tally rose on Saturday to 523,620 as 455 new cases were registered during the past 24 hours, the Moroccan Ministry of Health said in a statement. The statement added that the death toll from the ....

Algeria reports 343 new coronavirus cases, 5 deaths

Date: 2021-06-12 19:53:36 GMT - Algeria - Arab world - SN:74 - ID:9006883

ALGIERS, June 12 (MENA) - As many as 343 new coronavirus cases and five deaths were recorded in Algeria over the past 24 hours, an Algerian health ministry official said Saturday. This takes the total number of infections in the country to ....

Lebanon reports 148 new Covid-19 cases, 4 deaths

Date: 2021-06-12 19:43:56 GMT - Lebanon - Arab world - SN:71 - ID:9006830

BEIRUT, June 12 (MENA) – Lebanon recorded 148 new cases of Covid-19 over the past 24 hours, bringing the country’s total tally since the outbreak to 542,523. In a statement on Saturday, the Lebanese Ministry of Public Health said that it recorded ....