Новости за 24.04.2021

(MENAFN - The Peninsula) Doha: Initial indications show a chance of scattered rain on intermittent periods from Monday, April 26, until Wednesday, April 28.  Qatar Meteorology Department stated this on its social media adding that the weather charts indicate the influence of low pressure system over the country accompanied with Southeasterly wind. The cloud amounts over the country are expected to increase gradually from Monday afternoon until Wednesday with a chance of scattered rain on intermittent period especially on Tuesday and Wednesday.

(MENAFN - Jordan News Agency) Gaza, Apr. 24 (Petra)-The Ministry of Health in the Gaza Strip announced seven Covid-19 fatalities and 872 new cases were recorded during the past twenty-four hours.In its daily statement, the ministry said 3,026 lab tests were administered during the past twenty-four hours, indicating that 1,015 new cases have recovered.So far, the ministry said the caseload has reached 96,953, including 17,350 active infections, while the death toll has hit 839, adding 78,764 patients... Читать дальше...

(MENAFN - Jordan News Agency) Washington, Apr 24 (Petra) �� The US State Department Friday expressed its "deep concern" over escalation of violence in occupied East Jerusalem and condemned hate speech by extremist Jewish groups who rampaged through the city and chanted anti-Arab slogans."We are deeply concerned by the escalation of violence in Jerusalem. The rhetoric of extremist protestors chanting hateful and violent slogans must be firmly rejected. We call for calm and unity, and urge authorities to ensure the safety... Читать дальше...

(MENAFN - Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, Apr. 24 By Elnur Baghishov � Trend: Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif will visit Qatar and Iraq on April 25, the Spokesman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran, Saeed Khatibzadeh said, Trend reports citing the ministry. The spokesman said that the Iranian FM will be accompanied by a political delegation. He added that the Iranian FM will meet with high-ranking officials of the two countries. Khatibzadeh noted that within the visit... Читать дальше...

(MENAFN) The National News Agency said in a report that on Friday, Apr. 23 a child was killed and another four were wounded in a blaze at a camp for dislocated Syrians in the town of Bhannine in northern Lebanon. A source with the civil defense department said to Xinhua that its members extinguished a blaze in a camp for the dislocated, stating that the blaze damaged 10 tents comprising their possessions. The source noted that the blaze was attributable to oil spilled by a woman while she was cooking... Читать дальше...

(MENAFN) On Friday evening, Apr. 23 Palestinian militants launched three rockets from the Gaza Strip in the direction of southern Israel, stated the Israeli military state. No wounds or destruction was reported but the missiles hit Israel's air defense systems and sirens could be heard in the southern community of Kissufim and the area bordering the coastal Palestinian enclave. An Israeli military representative stated in a report: "three rockets were fired from the Gaza Strip, one of which was... Читать дальше...

(MENAFN)Iranian Foreign Minister described the discussions with his Pakistani counterpart Shah Mahmood Qureshi in Tehran as excellent. In the Pakistani chief diplomat�s visit to Iran both countries �opened new border crossing and signed MOU on border markets,� stated Zarif, calling Qureshi as �my brother and friend� a Twitter post. Both countries of Iran and Afghanistan �agreed to enhance bilateral cooperation and regional coordination on Afghanistan, Palestine, multilateralism, and fighting anti-Muslim bigotry,� Zarif further declared. Читать дальше...

(MENAFN)Reuters quoted a top US general as saying that Iran did not set anything in its nuclear program that was irreparable. According to reporters, Marine General Kenneth McKenzie, head of the U.S. Central Command stated that "They've done nothing that is irreversible." One year following the Trump administration withdraws the 2015 nuclear deal; Iran eliminated bans on its nuclear activities as reaction to the US abrogation of the deal and imposition of primary and secondary sanctions. The Iranian... Читать дальше...

(MENAFN)China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) can modify the regional balance in West Asia and other parts of the world, including South Asia and Africa. Tehran Times quoted Oral Toga as saying that "This project has the potential to change the regional balance not only of the Middle East (West Asia) but also other parts of the world, from South Asia to Africa, with the new trading routes it creates." The BRI is rising as a vital lynchpin in China's efforts to create a maritime and continental zone of activity in Asia. Читать дальше...

(MENAFN) The Saudi Press Agency said in a report that on Friday, Apr. 23 Saudi Arabia declared a ban on the entry of shipments of vegetables and fruits from Lebanon. The Saudi Interior Ministry stated in a report that the ban in effect from April 25 also includes shipments transit over Saudi territories. The statement stressed that the ban will stay until the pertinent Lebanese authorities present adequate and dependable assurances to take the essential procedures to end the "systematic" narcotic smuggling drives aiming at the kingdom. Читать дальше...