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Oman, Brazil Hold Official Talks Session Muscat, 8 Sep (ONA) --- The Sultanate of Oman and the Federative Republic of Brazil today held in Muscat a session of political talks. During the session, the Omani side was headed by Sayyid Badr Hamad Al Busaidi, Foreign Minister, while the Brazilian side was headed by Mauro Vieira, Minister of Foreign Affairs. The two sides reviewed areas of bilateral cooperation in various fields, marking the 50th anniversary of establishing diplomatic relations between Oman and Brazil. They also explored means of boosting economic and ...

Political Affairs Undersecretary Meets Singaporean Official Muscat, 8 Sep (ONA) --- Sheikh Khalifa Ali Al Harthy, Undersecretary of the Foreign Ministry for Political Affairs received here today Samuel Tan, Director General of the Middle East, North Africa and Central Asia Directorate of the Singapore Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The two sides reviewed the bilateral relations and ways of promoting them to serve the interests of the two countries. They also exchanged views on regional and global issues of mutual concern. The meeting was attended by officials from both ...

Half of Sudan's Population Faces Extreme Hunger: WFPRome, 8 Sep (ONA) —-- The World Food Program (WFP) today said on X platform that "Sudan’s war has raged for over 500 days, exposing half of the population (25.6 million people) to extreme hunger and led to the first confirmation of famine anywhere in the world since 2017." The WFP explained: "There’s no time to waste. Humanitarian access and funding remain critical." According to the latest unofficial estimates, Sudan's population is about 49.5 million. The food and health disasters coincide with the ...

200 Schools in Gaza Strip Closed since Last October: UNRWANew York, 8 Sep (ONA) —- The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) said that it has "nearly 200 schools in the Gaza Strip, all of which have been closed since last October 2023, and many of which were used as shelters for displaced persons throughout the war." The UN agency indicated in a post on its account on the "X" platform, that "in some of these schools, UNRWA teams are working to return thousands of children to learning through recreational activities and psychosocial ...

Two UN Officials Reiterate Need for Ceasefire in Gaza, Immediate Release of HostagesNew York, 5 Sep (ONA) --- Two UN officials have reiterated the need for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, immediate unconditional release of all hostages, and a massive increase in humanitarian aid to Gaza. This was stated during a session held early today by the UN Security Council (UNSC), at the request of Algeria, dedicated to discussing "the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question." In her briefing to the session, Under-Secretary-General for Political ...

Ambassador of Oman Presents Credentials to King of Denmark Copenhagen, 5 Sep (ONA) --- King Frederik X of the Kingdom of Denmark today received at the capital city Copenhagen, Maitha Saif Al Mahrouqi, Ambassador of the Sultanate of Oman to the Federal Republic of Germany who presented her credentials as Oman’s non-resident ambassador to the Kingdom of Denmark. Al Mahrouqi conveyed His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik’s sincere sentiments and best wishes of good health and happiness to King Frederik X. His Majesty also wished the government and people of Denmark further ...

Gaza Genocide Murder Toll Reaches 40,861 Martyrs and 94,398 InjuredGaza, 4 Sep (QNA) --- The murder toll from the Israeli genocide on the Gaza Strip since 7 October 2023 has risen to 40,861 martyrs, in addition to the injury of 94,398. The Palestinian Ministry of Health has reported that the Israeli occupation forces (IOF) have committed three massacres against families in the Strip over the past 24 hours, killing at least 42 Palestinians and injuring 107 others. The Gaza Strip and other occupied Palestinian territories experience unprecedented humanitarian catastrophe due ...

IOF Use 'lethal' Warfare Tactics in West Bank: UN New York, 4 Sep (ONA) --- The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has warned that Israeli occupation forces (IOF) are using "lethal war-like tactics", including airstrikes, in the occupied West Bank, with people being killed, injured, displaced or deprived of access to basic services. The office explained in a statement that Israeli military operations have now resumed in Tulkarm governorate, while continuing in Jenin governorate, adding that the United Nations has recorded more than 20 ...

Jenin Ravaged by Violence and Destruction: UNRWANew York, 4 Sep (ONA) --- Commissioner-General of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) Philippe Lazzarini condemned the ongoing Israeli aggression on the West Bank for about 7 days, stressing that the violence and destruction that accompanied it has ravaged Jenin Governorate. "Meanwhile in the West Bank, for more than six days now, Jenin has been ravaged by violence and destruction. This is causing loss of life and injuries including among civilians and severe damage ...

Oman Supports Egypt’s Stance Rejecting Statements of Israeli Occupation GovernmentMuscat, 4 Sep (ONA) --- The Sultanate of Oman has expressed its full support and solidarity with the Arab Republic of Egypt in its stance rejecting and condemning the statements of the Israeli occupation government about the “Philadelphi Corridor” in the Gaza Strip.In a statement issued by the Foreign Ministry today, Oman warned against the implications of those provocative statements which, it said, were “aimed at undermining mediation efforts made by Egypt, Qatar and the United States ...

Thousands of Colonists Storm Ibrahimi Mosque, Perform Provocative RitualsOccupied Jerusalem, 3 Sep (ONA) --- Thousands of Israeli colonists, under the protection of the Israeli occupation forces (IOF), performed provocative Talmudic rituals last night in the Ibrahimi Mosque, after it was closed to Palestinian citizens. The director of the Ibrahimi Mosque, Moataz Abu Sneineh, told Wafa News Agency that thousands of colonists stormed the Ibrahimi Mosque and held a concert in its courtyards, under heavy protection by the occupation forces, which included Talmudic dances, while ...

160,000 Palestinian Children Receive 1st Dose of Polio Vaccine in Gaza Ramallah, 3 Sep (ONA) --- The Palestinian Ministry of Health today said that about 160,000 Palestinian children received the first dose of the polio vaccine in the Central Governorate of the Gaza Strip during the previous two days (Sunday and Monday). The ministry explained in a statement carried by the Palestinian news agency (WAFA) that its teams are working in cooperation with the World Health Organization (WHO), United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), and the United Nations Relief and Works Agency ...

Scale of Destruction in Gaza Strip Is Immense: UN OfficialNew York, 3 Sep (ONA) --- United Nations Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process Tor Wennesland said that the scale of destruction in the Gaza Strip is immense, the humanitarian needs are colossal and soaring, and civilians continue to bear the brunt of this conflict. "During my visit, I met with the heads of UN agencies and our dedicated staff working tirelessly in extremely challenging conditions. Their commitment and bravery in providing critical support to those in need is truly commendable," ...

Foreign Minister, Bulgarian Counterpart Exchange Views During Phone Call Muscat, 2 Sep (ONA) --- Sayyid Badr Hamad Al Busaidi, Foreign Minister, today made a phone call with Ivan Kondov, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Bulgaria. During the telephonic conversation, the ministers discussed bilateral relations and means of expanding cooperation between the two friendly countries. They expressed a common desire to develop their mutual gains diplomatically, economically, culturally and in the fields of energy and transport. They exchanged views about regional and ...

Gaza Onslaught Murder Toll Reaches 40,786 Martyrs and 94,224 InjuredGaza, 2 Sep (ONA) --- The murder toll from the Israeli onslaught on the Gaza Strip since 7 October 2023, has risen to 40,786 martyrs, in addition to 94,224 injured, while scores of victims remain under the rubble. Gaza Medical sources have reported that the Israeli occupation forces have committed three massacres against families in the Strip over the past 24 hours, killing at least 48 Palestinians and the injuring 70 others. They also said that emergency services are still unable to reach many ...

Israeli Forces Intensify Assault on Jenin and Its Refugee Camp amid Ongoing Gaza GenocideOccupied Jerusalem, 2 Sep (ONA) --- Israeli occupation forces (IOF) continued their aggression on the city of Jenin and its refugee camp in the occupied West Bank for the sixth consecutive day. Palestinian news agency (WAFA) reported that the Israeli aggression on Jenin and its camp since last Wednesday has resulted in the martyrdom of 17 Palestinians, the injury and arrest of dozens, as well as widespread destruction of public and private property, including water and electricity ...

Israeli Drone Strike in Southern Lebanon Kills TwoBeirut, 2 Sep (ONA) --- Two people were killed as a result of continued airstrikes by the Israeli entity on villages and towns in southern Lebanon. The Israeli entity carried out a drone strike on a vehicle in Naqoura, murdering two persons, the Lebanese Ministry of Public Health's Emergency Operations Center said today. Field sources reported that Israeli warplanes carried out an airstrike targeting the town of Hanine (Bint Jbeil district) and another airstrike targeting the town of Blida (Marjayoun district) in ...

IOF Murder 40,738 Civilians, Injure 94,154 Others Since Beginning of Genocide on GazaGaza, 1 Sep (ONA) --- The Israeli occupation forces (IOF) murdered more than 40,738 Palestinian civilians and injured more than 94,154 others (mostly women and children), since the beginning of the Israeli occupation's genocide against the Gaza Strip in October 2023, while thousands of other victims remain under the rubble. Medical Palestinian sources reported that the IOF committed three massacres against Palestinian families in the past 24 hours, slaughtering 47 civilians and wounding 94 ...

Russian Defense Destroys 158 Ukrainian DronesMoscow, 1 Sep (QNA) --- The Russian Defense Ministry today announced that its air defense systems destroyed 158 Ukrainian drones over the territories of several Russian regions. Ukrainian attempts to carry out drone attacks against targets on Russian territory were thwarted last night, the Ministry said in a statement. The mutual attacks between Kyiv and Moscow have continued since 2022, and have even taken an escalating path with the unprecedented Ukrainian incursion into Russian territory in the border Kursk region ...

Polio Vaccination Campaign Begins in Gaza for 640,000 Children Gaza, 1 Sep (ONA) --- A campaign to vaccinate 640,000 Palestinian children against polio was launched in the Gaza Strip today. Director General of Primary Care at the Ministry of Health in Gaza Dr. Musa Abed said in an exclusive statement to Qatar News Agency (QNA) that 640,000 children under the age of 10 will receive vaccines at 60 medical sites in the Strip, and efforts are underway to establish additional mobile medical sites to ensure that vaccinations reach everyone. He added that more than 95% of the ...

Jordan Rejects Israeli Justifications for Its Continued Aggression in West BankAmman, 1 Sep (ONA) --- Jordan's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Ayman Safadi rejected the Israeli entity's claims regarding the reasons behind its aggression in the West Bank. The Minister said that the Israeli entity's ministers have been fabricating threats to justify the killing of Palestinians and the destruction of their resources. He considered that the Israeli occupation of the Palestinian land, its crimes against the Palestinian people and escalation in ...

Israeli Occupation Forces Continue Assault on Jenin for 5th Consecutive DayOccupied Jerusalem, 1 Sep (ONA) --- The Israeli occupation forces are continuing their wide-scale assault on the city of Jenin and its refugee camp for the fifth consecutive day. Since the beginning of the offensive last Wednesday, the aggressive Israeli military campaign has resulted in the martyrdom of 14 Palestinians, with dozens more injured or detained. The ongoing assault has caused extensive damage to civilian properties, public and private facilities, and critical infrastructure, ...

Colonists Storm Al-Aqsa MosqueOccupied Jerusalem, 1 Sep (ONA) -00 Colonists stormed the blessed Al-Aqsa Mosque today in Occupied Jerusalem (Al-Quds) today, under the protection of the occupation police. Wafa news agency reported that the colonists stormed Al-Aqsa in groups, carried out provocative tours and performed Talmudic rituals in its courtyards. Wafa added that the occupation police tightened their military procedures at the gates of the Old City and Al-Aqsa Mosque, deployed their units at close quarters, and imposed restrictions on the entry of Palestinian ...

UN Calls for Solution to Sudanese Crisis, Stresses Need for Humanitarian AidN'Djamena, 1 Sep (ONA) --- UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed called for a solution to the conflict in Sudan during her visit to the Adre border crossing in eastern Chad, where she witnessed the passage of a humanitarian aid convoy. The UN said in a statement coinciding with the visit that "since Chad's Adre border crossing with Sudan was reopened for humanitarian convoys, the food agency trucks carrying over 630 metric tons of food that's about enough for 55,000 people have crossed ...

Israeli Occupation Forces Arrest 25 Palestinians in West BankRamallah, 29 Aug (ONA) --- The Israeli occupation forces (IOF) have arrested at least 25 Palestinian civilians today, within an operation that started last night.In a joint statement, Palestinian Commission of Detainees and Ex-Detainees Affairs and the Palestinian Prisoner's Society (PPS) indicated that, since the beginning of the Israeli occupation's aggression on the northern governorates of the West Bank yesterday, the IOF arrested at least 45 Palestinian civilians. --- Ends/AG ...

Colonists Storm Al Aqsa Mosque Occupied Jerusalem, 29 Aug (ONA) --- Around 161 colonists stormed the courtyards of the Al-Aqsa Mosque today in Occupied Jerusalem (Al-Quds), under the protection of the occupation police. Eyewitnesses told Wafa news agency that the colonists carried out provocative tours in Al-Aqsa's courtyards. The Israeli occupation forces (IOF) tightened their military procedures at the gates of the Old City and Al-Aqsa Mosque, deployed units of occupation police at close quarters, and imposed restrictions on the entry of Palestinian worshippers. ...

IAEA Chief Warns of Risk of Accident at Russian Nuclear PlantMoscow, 28 Aug (ONA) --- Rafael Grossi, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) warned of the risk of a nuclear accident after visiting Russia's Kursk nuclear power plant, stressing that the "situation was serious." "The danger or possibility of a nuclear accident has emerged near here," Grossi told reporters, referring to the fact that fighting is taking place in the surrounding Kursk region.Grossi said the RBMK-type facility the same model as the Chornobyl plant in Ukraine, which witnessed the ...

Dozens of Settlers Storm Al-Aqsa MosqueOccupied Jerusalem, 28 Aug (ONA) --- Israeli settlers stormed the courtyards of the blessed Al-Aqsa Mosque in the occupied city of Jerusalem today, under the protection of the Israeli occupation police and performed Talmudic prayers.Dozens of settlers stormed Al-Aqsa Mosque in groups, while the occupation police turned the Old City into a military barracks, deploying hundreds of personnel, especially at the gates of Al-Aqsa Mosque. The police also tightened their military measures at the mosque's gates and the gates of the Old City, imposing ...

Russian Defense: 12 Ukrainian Drones Shot Down Over 2 Regions Moscow, 28 Aug (ONA) --- The Russian Defense Ministry announced today that its air systems shot down 12 Ukrainian drones over the territory of two Russian regions.Last night, eight drones were shot down in Voronezh and four in Rostov by air defense systems on duty, the ministry said in a statement.Voronezh Governor Aleksandr Gusev said on Telegram that there were no casualties or damage on the ground as a result of the drone attack, adding that falling fragments of one of the drones caused a fire "near explosive objects," but ...

Nine Palestinians Martyred in Israeli Large-scale Military Operation in Northern West Bank Occupied Jerusalem, 28 Aug (ONA) --- Nine Palestinians were martyred and 11 others were injured by gunfire in the large-scale military operation launched by the Israeli occupation forces in the northern West Bank, especially in the governorates of Jenin, Tubas and Tulkarm, amid a siege on hospitals and systematic destruction of infrastructure.Three young Palestinians were martyred early this morning when an Israeli drone targeted their vehicle near the village of Misilya, southeast of Jenin. The ...