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8 PMF members killed, wounded in attack by Daesh in Diyala

Date: 2021-02-18 12:54:35 GMT - Iraq - Arab world - SN:45 - ID:8805683

BAGHDAD, Feb 18 (MENA) - Eight members of the Iraqi Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) were killed and wounded in an attack by Daesh in Diyala governorate. In a statement, the PMF said Daesh militants launched a terrorist attack in Diyala, killing ....

Total confirmed Covid-19 cases in Oman stand at 138,494

Date: 2021-02-18 12:53:34 GMT - Sultanate of Oman - Arab world - SN:44 - ID:8805601

MUSCAT, Feb 18 (MENA) - The total number of positive Covid-19 cases in the Sultanate of Oman reached 138,494 while the number of recoveries stood at 130,084, comprising 94 percent, Omani News Agency reported. Meanwhile, the total number of ....

Arab League chief receives credentials of new Somali envoy

Date: 2021-02-18 11:51:28 GMT - Egypt - Arab world - SN:34 - ID:8805630

CAIRO, Feb 18 (MENA) - Arab League Secretary General Ahmed Abul Gheit received the credentials of Somali Extraordinary Ambassador to Egypt Ilyas Sheikh Omar Abu Bakr to be representative of Somalia at the pan-Arab organization. In statements ....

Abul Gheit: Relations between Pakistan, Arab countries deeply-rooted

Date: 2021-02-18 10:59:11 GMT - Egypt - Arab world - SN:32 - ID:8805622

CAIRO, Feb 18 (MENA) - Arab League Secretary General Ahmed Abul Gheit expressed on Thursday his deep appreciation for deeply-rooted relations binding Arab countries with Pakistan, saying relations between the two sides are based on joint interests ....

Protests in front of Turkish embassy in Baghdad

Date: 2021-02-18 10:20:36 GMT - Iraq - Arab world - SN:29 - ID:8805535

BAGHDAD, Feb 18 (MENA) - Protests started Thursday in front of the Turkish embassy in Baghdad protesting over the Turkish incursions in Iraq. The security forces closed the roads around the embassy, an Iraqi security source said. (MENA) M H ....

Libyan parl't condemns targeting civilians in Sabha

Date: 2021-02-18 10:15:23 GMT - Libya - Arab world - SN:27 - ID:8805509

TRIPOLI, Feb 18 (MENA) - The Libyan Parliament strongly condemned the targeting of civilians in Sabha city where a child was killed and several injured. Libyan Parliament Speaker Abdullah Blehiq asserted that the parliament urged all the security ....

Kuwait, India discuss anti-coronavirus measures

Date: 2021-02-18 09:31:07 GMT - Kuwait - Arab world - SN:26 - ID:8805501

KUWAIT CITY, Feb 18 (MENA) - Health Minister Sheikh Dr. Bassel Al-Sabah discussed on Thursday with Indian Ambassador to Kuwait Sibi George measures take in Kuwait to face the outbreak of coronavirus pandemic. Talks tackled the latest developments ....

Arab coalition destroys Houthi drone launched towards Khamis Mushait

Date: 2021-02-18 07:09:10 GMT - Kingdom of Saudi Arabia - Arab world - SN:9 - ID:8805261

RIYADH, Feb 18 (MENA) - Arab Coalition Supporting Yemen’s Legitimacy announced destroying a drone launched by the Houthis towards Khamis Mushait in the south of Saudi Arabia. Delibrate aggression against civilians is considered a war crime, the ....

Biden speaks with Netanyahu nearly a month into presidency

Date: 2021-02-18 07:08:36 GMT - USA - Arab world - SN:8 - ID:8805249

WASHINGTON, Feb 18 (MENA) - US President Biden on Wednesday spoke by phone with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu — nearly one month after he took office, the New York Post reported. Biden and Netanyahu reportedly spoke for about an hour ....

Pentagon: US condemns Houthi attacks against Saudi Arabia

Date: 2021-02-18 06:37:48 GMT - USA - Arab world - SN:7 - ID:8805243

WASHINGTON, Feb 18 (MENA) - The Pentagon's Press Secretary, John Kirby, condemned Houthi attacks against Saudi Arabia, Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. Speaking at a press briefing, John Kirby said that Houthi attacks against the kingdom ....