African Union Confirms Ongoing Efforts to Establish Peace in Sudan
Khartoum, March 08 (QNA) – The African Union confirmed its continuous efforts to establish peace in Sudan, especially in the Blue Nile and South Kordofan, through the African Union High Level Implementation Panel, headed by Thabo Mbeki. The African Union’s envoy to Sudan Ambassador Mahmoud Kan said in statements Wednesday that Mbeki’s delayed arrival to […]
Israeli Forces Arrest 16 Palestinians in West Bank
Ramallah, March 08 (QNA) – Israeli occupation forces arrested 16 Palestinians from various West Bank cities on Wednesday. The Israeli forces stormed and searched Palestinian houses amid ongoing clashes between civilians and Israeli soldiers. The Israeli raids centered in Ramallah, Bethlehem, Hebron and Nablus. The Israeli soldiers further abused the residents and subjected them to field investigations. […]
Arab League Council Demands United Nations to End Its Mission in Darfur
Cairo, March 08 (QNA) – The Arab League Ministerial Council called on the United Nations to end the its mission to Darfur, citing stabilization of the security and living conditions in the region, and the return of people displaced by the war to their areas. According to an official decision issued by the Arab League […]
Forced to pack up, Secunderabad’s street vendors struggle to earn a living
Once bustling with activity, the streets leading to Secunderabad Railway Station are empty. Street vendors, who made a living near the crowded station are missing. “The traffic police have been harassing us, they are not allowing us to put up our shops here,” says Mohammad Riyaz, a street vendor, who sells footwear. Every morning at 10am, […]
China Calls on N. Korea to Suspend Nukes, US to Stop Military Drills
Beijing, March 08 (QNA) – North Korea should suspend its nuclear activities in exchange for the US South Korea halting their annual joint military drills, China proposed on Wednesday, as tensions between the two sides escalate. The actions would bring the two parties back to the negotiating table, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi told reporters […]
Cabinet Holds Regular Weekly Meeting
Doha, March 08 (QNA) – HE Prime Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al-Thani chaired on Wednesday the Cabinet’s regular weekly meeting at its Emiri Diwan premises. After the meeting, HE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs Ahmed bin Abdullah Al Mahmoud said that the Cabinet reviewed topics on the […]
Saudi Policeman Martyred after Being Shot in Qatif
Riyadh, March 08 (QNA) – Saudi Interior Ministry announced Wednesday the martyrdom of a security Police officer in Qatif after being shot by a gunshot from an unknown source. Security spokesman for the Interior Ministry said that the policeman was shot while leaving the old Tarot police station in Qatif, Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. […]
Women Quota in Lebanon: A Demand to Activate Women's Participation in Political Decision
Beirut, March 08 (QNA) – Women in Lebanon are demanding to activate their role and participation in the political decision in the country and are seeking to approve the “Women Quota” in the new law of the parliamentary elections, aiming at securing more seats for them in the Parliament. The Lebanese women are asking to […]
US State Secretary to Visit Japan, S.Korea and China Next Week
Washington, March 08 (QNA) – US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson is to visit Japan, South Korea and China next week in his first visit to these countries since assuming his post. Acting State Department spokesman Mark Toner said that Tillerson will arrive in Tokyo on March 15th, Seoul on the 17th and Beijing on […]
UK Prime Minister Will Not Call for Early Election
London, March 08 (QNA) – British Prime Minister Theresa May will not call a snap election despite former Tory leader William Hague’s suggestion that securing a bigger Commons majority would make it easier to deliver a successful Brexit. Local media reported that May has been “clear and consistent in her position, and that she does […]
