US military in Afghanistan launches air raids against Taliban
The United States military in Afghanistan has launched air raids against the Taliban. The air raids, according to the US...
20% of Yemeni citizens suffer from mental health disorders — UNFPA
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) in Yemen has said that twenty per cent of people in Yemen suffer from...
Tajikistan president wins 5th term with 91% votes
The head of Central Election Commission in Tajikistan has announced that President Emomali Rahmon has won his fifth term after...
Bars, nightclubs to close in Lebanon to curb coronavirus
The interior Ministry of Lebanon has announced that it will close bars and nightclubs to help contain the COVID-19 outbreak...
Gas explosion rocks Iranian market, kills 5 people
A gas explosion which hit an Iranian market has flattened a building and shops while killing at least 5 people....
Russian, Egyptian navies set to hold joint military drills in Black Sea
The Russian and Egyptian Navies have announced their readiness to hold a joint military drills in the the Black Sea...
Nigeria: IGP bows to pressure, dissolves special anti-robbery squad
The Nigeria's Inspector General of Police, IGP M.A Adamu, has dissolved the country’s Special Anti-robbery Squad, popularly known as SARS....
Libyan delegations meet for peace talks
Delegations from the Libyan Supreme Council of State and the Tobruk-based House of Representatives have met in Malta as part...
Kyrgyzstan declares state of emergency to stop protest
Kyrgyz President Sooronbay Jeenbekov has declared a nationwide state of emergency to help deal with ongoing protests and demonstrations. Jeenbekov...
Armenia, Azerbaijan agree to ceasefire
Armenia and Azerbaijan have agreed to a ceasefire during talks between both sides held in Moscow. The talks which were...