JNN 27 Jan 2016 Moscow—According to Russian daily Novaya Gazeta, Mr. Dmitry Peskov ,the press spokesman for the Russian President, lambasted the Saudi regime in his weekly press conference for sowing terrorism and backing al-Qaeda inspired guerrillas throughout the crisis-hit Syria. Continue reading
Tag Archives: Middle East
Actual Peace in Middle East can be achieved , if the US & UN Sanction Israel over its Nukes as they did Iran over Enrichment
JNN 10 Apr 2015 Tel Aviv : There is a lot of talk about nuclear proliferation in the Middle East and the ways in which an Iranian bomb would provoke Saudi Arabia and others to acquire nuclear warheads of their own. Continue reading
Saudi and Qatar’s Rift is Deep Rooted and crisis unlikely to be solved
JNN 27 Mar 2014 Doha : The political crisis between Saudi Arabia and Qatar is unlikely to be contained unless Doha changes its policy, Saudi Foreign Minister Saud al-Faisal said in remarks published on Tuesday. Continue reading
Suicide Bombers are Criminals and Will go Directly to Hell – Saudi Grand Mufti
JNN 13 Dec 2013 Riyadh – Saudi Arabia’s Grand Mufti, the highest religious authority in the birthplace of Islam, has condemned suicide bombings as grave crimes, reiterating his stance in unusually strong language. Continue reading
Russian Yota Phone Launches a Double Side Screen SmartPhone , challenge for I Phone
JNN 05 Dec 2013 Moscow : A Russian company has come up with a double sided smartphone which includes an electronic paper display on the back. Yota Devices hope the revolutionary technology will help it win market share in Europe and the Middle East. Continue reading
Iran the emerging “ Persian – China ”
JNN 05 Dec 2013 Tehran : Iran and the P5+1 group of world powers reached a ‘historic’ deal on Sunday after marathon talks that bore fruit just before President Hassan Rouhani completed his 100 days in office. Continue reading
Israeli President Breifed 29 Arab and Muslim leaders in a Secret Summit Organized by UAE Against Iran
JNN 03 Dec 2013 Dubai : Israeli President Shimon Peres has secretly addressed a number of Arab and Muslim politicians two weeks ago during a summit organized in Abu Dhabi. Continue reading
Saudi royal guard Fighting alongside Al Qaeda terrorist killed by Syrian forces recapturing Deir Attiya
JNN 01 Dec 2013 Damascus : A Saudi Royal Army commander has been killed along with 40 Saudi militants in Syria’s Deir Attiyeh during clashes that freed the strategic town from al-Qaeda-linked militants. Continue reading
Polio Virus exported to Syria from Pakistan through Jihadi Terrorists
JNN 27 Nov 2013 GENEVA – Polio that has crippled at least 13 children in Syria has been confirmed as being caused by a strain of the virus that originated in Pakistan and is spreading across the Middle East, the World Health Organization said. Continue reading
Tehran reaches a Deal with the World Powers on Peaceful Nuclear Program
JNN 25 Nov 2013 Geneva – Iran and the six major powers reached a historic deal in the early hours of Sunday morning, according to which Tehran will offer some concessions in exchange for limited relief from the sanctions imposed on the country. Continue reading
Iran Unveils its Domestically Manufactured Biggest Drone ” Fotros “
JNN 21 Nov 2013 TEHRAN – Iran has unveiled a new home-made “Fotros” Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) with a range of more than 2,000 kilometers.Iran unveiled its largest domestically manufactured unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) in a ceremony held in Tehran on Monday attended by Defense Minister Brigadier General Hossein Dehqan. Continue reading
Turkey Wants to defuse Sunni – Shia Rift in Middle East , FM meets Maliki , Sistani and visits Holy Shrine of Imam Hussain a.s
JNN 16 Nov 2013 Baghdad : A Sunni-Shiite rift is a worrying trend in the Middle East but recent developments in Turkey’s ties with Iraq and Iran could prevent the threat of a sectarian war, Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu said yesterday as he visited Baghdad in the latest sign of a thaw in bilateral relations, Hurriyet Daily News reported. Continue reading
Rare Hybrid Solar Eclipse expected to be seen on 3rd Nov ‘2013
JNN 31 Oct 2013 ABUJA – A total solar eclipse will occur on November 3, 2013. It is a hybrid eclipse of the Sun with a magnitude of 1.0159. Totality will be visible from the northern Atlantic Ocean (east of Florida) to Africa (Gabon (landfall), R. Congo, DR Congo, Uganda), with maximum of 1 minute and 39 seconds visible from the Atlantic Ocean south of Ivory Coast and Ghana.
Outside of Africa, a shallow partial solar eclipse shall be seen from eastern North America, southern Greenland, the Caribbean, northern South America, southern Europe, the Middle East and Madagascar.
But according to Michael S. Z Nkalubo, the Tourism Ministry Permanent Secretary, the November 3 will be a hybrid (annular/total) solar eclipse.
More than 30,000 foreign tourists are expected to visit Uganda for a rare viewing of the solar eclipse next month in the northern part of the country. The country’s Tourism Ministry officials say they anticipate the event to attract several international eclipse trackers to Uganda to the districts of Nebbi, Arua, Gulu, Soroti and Masindi that will provide the most vintage locations for viewing the rare occurrence of a total solar eclipse on Sunday 3rd November, 2013.
The country has planned several activities to showcase the richness of Uganda’s tourism potential during the event to take advantage of the visiting tourists.
An eclipse of the sun occurs when the moon revolving in its orbit around the earth comes between the sun and the earth. The moon blocks the light of the sun and a shadow of the moon is cast over the earth’s surface.
A partial solar eclipse will occur on Sunday in different parts of Nigeria, Africa’s most populous nation, a top government official said on Tuesday.
The director-general in charge of National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) Seidu Mohammed disclosed this reporters in Abuja, the country’s capital city.
Mohammed urged Nigerians to go about their normal businesses as such occurrences happened occasionally.
He said that partial eclipse would occur in April 2014, March 2015 and September 2016.
Mohammed advised Nigerians not to panic unnecessarily as nothing untoward would happen on that day.
The director told reporters that the partial eclipse would not affect the airspace but advised Nigerians not to think that the world would come to an end because of the occurrence.
He advised Nigerians to wear sunglasses to view the occurrence, adding that the measure would protect their eyes from damage that might arise.
The agency would provide such glasses for some Nigerians, especially children and selected Nigerians, he added.
Solar Eclipse
When the moon passes in front of the sun, the shadow falls on the earth and it appears to exactly cover the sun’s disc. This is what a solar eclipse is – a shadow casted by moon obstructing sunlight from reaching the Earth.
During a solar eclipse, the moon actually casts two shadows towards earth. One shadow shaped like a cone is called the umbra. This becomes narrower as it reaches the earth. No direct sunlight penetrates into this area. The path of this is called the path of totality. If you are positioned in this area then you can see a complete blocking of the sun and view a total solar eclipse. Total eclipse is observable only within a narrow strip of land or sea over which the umbra passes.
The second shadow is called the penumbra which spreads out as it reaches the earth. The penumbra is spread over a large area. People viewing the eclipse from this area of the earth’s surface will see only a partial blocking of the sun.
The tropical regions of Africa will therefore enjoy vintage viewing points of the second and final solar eclipse of the year on November 3, 2013. Most parts of this region will see either a total solar eclipse or a deep partial solar eclipse.
In Uganda, the total solar eclipse track runs across northern Uganda and areas of Nebbi, Arua, Gulu, Soroti, Masindi are expected to see the total eclipse; whereas the rest of the country will see a deep partial Eclipse.
This hybrid solar eclipse starts as an annular and soon after becomes total when using the usual eclipse classification based on a smooth lunar limb profile. So most watchers in northern Uganda are likely to view a total eclipse, but even then a truly total eclipse will not be seen until about 16:06:45 local time.
A hybrid solar eclipse refers to a solar eclipse whereby some sections of the central eclipse path are annular whereas other parts are total. If you were at just the right spot in the Atlantic Ocean, you’d possibly see a four-second annular eclipse at sunrise.
According to Jean Meeus and Fred Espenak of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, the eclipse changes from annular to total in just fifteen seconds, and the remainder of the approximate 13,600-kilometer central eclipse track remains total.
The track across Uganda descends from the high mountains along the border with the DRC, crosses the flat plateau north of Lake Albert, climbs over a lower set of hills to reach Gulu, and descends again.
What you’ll observe depends on where you live. Skywatchers in the eastern United States, northeastern South America, southern Europe, the Middle East and most of Africa will be treated to a partial solar eclipse, while people along the path of totality in central Africa will see the sun totally obscured by Earth’s nearest neighbor for a few dramatic moments.
If you live in eastern North America, you’ll have to get up early to enjoy the show. The partial eclipse will be visible at sunrise — about 6:30 a.m. local time — and last for about 45 minutes, experts say. Viewers in Boston and New York will see the sun more than 50 percent covered by the moon, while our star will appear 47 percent obscured from Miami and Washington, D.C.
Warning: If you are planning to watch Sunday’s solar eclipse in person, be extremely careful. Never look directly at the sun, either with the naked eye or through telescopes or binoculars without proper filters. To safely view solar eclipses, you can buy special solar filters or No. 14 welder’s glass to wear over your eyes. Standard sunglasses will NOT provide sufficient protection.
You can also build a simple pinhole camera, or look at the shadows filtering onto the ground through the leaves on a tree. (The spaces between leaves often create many natural pinholes).
Indonesia Hosts Islamic Fashion Week
JNN 28 Oct 2013 Jakarta : Tapping into the growing industry, Indonesia’s government is championing talented young designers to face increasing demand for clothing that adheres to Islamic rules emphasizing modesty for women. Continue reading
Grand Ayatullah Sistani Issues Fatwa condemning Abuse Against Sunni Sanctities in the Light of teaching of 12 Imams
JNN 14 Oct 2013 Baghdad : Amid the rising flames of sectarianism, occasionally there are people and groups that hurl insults at other religious sects, fueling the fire and stoking the cycle of violence and hatred. In contrast, moderate Iraqi clergymen make every effort to thwart this trend and try, as much as possible, to limit its influence. Continue reading
Africa – The New Wahabi Terrorist Training Ground
JNN 09 Oct 2013 Gao : Last year, al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb did something no other modern terrorist group has: conquered a broad swath of a sovereign country—Mali. Since then, despite French intervention, northern Mali has become a jihadist front, with Islamist militants flowing in from around the world. While America remains focused on threats from the Middle East and South Asia, the new face of terror is likely to be African. Continue reading
Syria not to fulfill any agreement until U.S. stops threatening: Assad
JNN 14th Sept.2013 MOSCOW — Syria will not fulfill agreement on chemical weapons control until the U.S. stops threatening it, President Bashar al-Assad said Thursday. Continue reading
Saudi forces Kill One and injures 15 Men in a Shia Neighborhood of Awamia , Qatif
JNN 06 Sept 2013 Riyadh : Saudi forces have opened fire at people in a Shia neighborhood in eastern region of al-Awamia, killing a young man and wounding at least 15 others. Continue reading
42 Killed By MERS Virus in Saudi Arabia , The worst Hit country in the World
JNN 29 Aug 2013 Riyadh : A Saudi man has died of the coronavirus MERS, bringing the kingdom’s death toll from the SARS-like virus to 42, health authorities said Wednesday, adding a new case was registered. Continue reading
Another Blow to the World Economy US Syria strike fear sends oil to 2-year high, $150 spike feared
JNN 29 Aug 2013 New York : Oil has jumped to a two-year high and could see Brent spike as high as $150 per barrel as US and western allies move towards a military strike on Syria. Continue reading
Eid ul Fitr to be Celebrated by the Muslims across the World on Shawal 01, 1434
JNN 8 Aug , 2013 Karachi : Pakistan’s Central Ruat-e-Hilal Committee have held a meeting at Karachi , and after analyzing the authenticity of the Moon Sighting witnesses from Different Parts of Pakistan , the Chairman of the Ruet e Hilal Commite announced the sighting of the Shawwal Moon, and announced that the Eid ul Fitr will be celebrated across Pakistan on Friday 9 Aug , 2013 Continue reading
Syrian Oppostion Groups Infighting for Power sharing , while the Syrian Forces take Control of Major Area of Homs and Aleppo
JNN 9 July 2013 Damascus : Recently there have been clashes and extreme rivalry between Opposition groups of the Legitimate Syrian Government , as the Rival factions are Unable to form a Umbrella group to represent the Whole Opposition , at the National and International Forums . While the Syrian Government forces are busy cleansing the Major area of Homs and Aleppo from the Infested terrorist Networks . Continue reading
Arab Springs or Saudi – US Hegemony War , Battle ground Once Again Egypt
JNN 7 July 2013 Cairo :The lightening coup which Wednesday, July 3, overthrew President Mohamed Morsi put in reverse gear for the first time the Obama administration’s policy of sponsoring the Muslim Brotherhood movement as a moderate force for Arab rule and partner in its Middle East policies. Continue reading
Rich Leaders of a Poor Nation – PM Nawaz Shariff wears a Multi Million Dollar Wrist Watch
JNN 28 June 2013 Islamabad : Pakistan’s media and social media is abuzz with reports of The Leader of the House of the Poor Nation of Pakistan PM Nawaz Shariff , while being in the Budget Session was wearing a ‘Mutli Million Dollar Watch’. Continue reading
EU worries over the Growing Number of European Terrorists returning back to their Home after their Mission in Syria
JNN 10 June 2013 Brussels : The European Union’s interior ministers have convened in Luxembourg to address the emerging threat of the European militants who return from Syria after gaining experience in the ongoing fight against the Syrian government. Continue reading
Saudi Prince Kidnap, Rape , Murder & finally Dumps Saudi Girl’s Body on Street , and Escorts free in Saudi Arabia
JNN 9 Jun 2013 Riyadh – Police in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia has confirmed the news that a girl had been raped and murdered by a Saudi prince Khalid bin Sa’ad bin Abdul Aziz al-Saud . Continue reading
Saudi Arabia’s King Abdullah Reported Clinically Dead
JNN 27 May 2013 Riyadh : The Zionist king of Saudi Arabia has been reported clinically dead, with vital organ failure. While it has yet to be confirmed, his time is short, and the only other heirs to the throne are old, ill, inexperienced, and the first heir may suffer from dementia. Continue reading
CIA & MI6 spending US and UK taxpayers Money funding Drug Trade & Terrorist Organisations
JNN 19 May 2013 Kabul : Afghan President Hamid Karzai, has recently been criticized for taking ‘ghost money’ from the CIA and MI6. The sums With both the CIA and MI6 secretly providing ‘ghost money’ bribes to the Afghan political establishment, it’s likely that Afghans will increasingly support a resurgent Taliban and the drug trade will be further propped up. Continue reading
As the Pressure Builds up AL Back Track on their Stance on Syrian Seat in AL
JNN 17 May 2013 Dubai : The Arab League handed Syria’s seat to the opposition group in March, but now it seems to have backtracked on its previous stance. Continue reading
Global Halal Product Trade offers $1.3 Trillion Export Potential
JNN 17 May 2013 Islamabad : Halal export market offers $ 1.3 Trillion potential and EPZA should submit a detailed proposal, on priority basis for establishment of halal export processing zones in Pakistan. Continue reading
15 Killed in Saudi Arabia by SARS virus , Deadly virus can transfer from person to person
JNN 15 May 2013 Riyadh : Saudi Arabian Health Minister Abdullah Al Rabie says at least 15 people have died from a new deadly respiratory virus related to the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS). Continue reading
40 dead 100 injured in Car bombings in Turkish Town near Syria , Protester Demands Erdogans Resignation, Syria Denies any Involvement in the Bombing
JNN 13 May 2013 ANKARA — Two car bombs exploded in a Turkish town near the border with Syria on Saturday, killing around 40 people and wounding 100 others, officials said. Trukish Protesters Demands Erdogans Resignation on Failure of Providing Security Due to bad Foreign Policy , as Syria Denies on allegations of any role in the Car Bombing . Continue reading
Rockets fired from Syria falls in Israeli occupied Golan Heights, EU concerned about Israeli aggression
JNN 08 May 2013 Damascus : Two rockets fired from Syria have exploded inside the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights, but there have been no immediate reports of damage or casualties. Continue reading
Israeli War Planes strike Damascus to escalate tension and support the terrorist , while US backs the Airstrikes
JNN 06 May 2013 Damascus : Israeli warplanes bombarded areas in and around the Syrian capital Damascus on Sunday, setting off a series of explosions and leaving several people dead and injured, Syrian state media reported. Continue reading
Saudi Wahabi Scholar Inciting Hatred and calling for Savage Killing of Shiite Iraqi Women and Children
JNN 29 April 2013 Riyadh : The Saudi Wahhabi cleric and the faculty member at the Islamic University of Imam Muhammad bin Saud, Dr. Saad al-Durihim, called Iraqi Mujahideen (al Qaeda terrorist groups) to kill Shiite women and children in order to cause more terror and fear among Iraqi people. Continue reading
Hezbollah defending Border Towns from the Syrian Terrorists Infiltration in Lebanon
JNN 26 Apr 2013 Damascus : Syria’s foreign-backed opposition has accused Lebanon’s Islamic resistance movement Hezbollah of “declaring war” on militants in the Arab country. Continue reading
Syrian forces Loyal to Asaad break Rebel Blockade in North Syria
JNN 17 Apr 2013 Damascus : Syrian government troops have broken through a six-month rebel blockade in northern Syria and are now fighting to recapture a vital highway, opposition and state media said on Monday. Continue reading
Thousands of Bahrainis mount protest before Formula One, the Regime forces carrying out Pre emptive crack down on Shiite Population
JNN 13 Apr 2013 Manama : Tension in Bahrain is rising again as the country prepares for next weekend’s Grand Prix, 12 months after Formula One caused a worldwide furore by staging a race in the Gulf kingdom. Continue reading
US & Saudi Sponsored Al Qaeda admits of Terrorist Activities in Syria
JNN 10 Apr 2013 Baghdad : Al-Qaeda in Iraq admitted on Tuesday long-held suspicions it is behind a terrorist group fighting against the Syrian government of President Bashar al-Assad. Continue reading
Majority of Saudi Citizens face Housing crisis
JNN 23 Mar 2013 Riyadh : A report says about 60 percent of people in Saudi Arabia live in homes under inconvenient conditions. Continue reading
” Nowroz ” the Iranians New Year Celebrated Around the World
JNN 21 Mar 2013 Tehran : Iranians rather all the Persians are celebrating the beginning of their New Year, Nowruz, the Word Nowroz itself means “ New Day ” . While the Irani nation remains determined to overcome the illegal Western sanctions. Continue reading
450 Pakistanis Deported By Bahraini Govt after Being Kept Hostage & alleged torture
JNN 19 Mar 2013 Karachi : At least 450 Pakistanis who were sent to Bahrain to join its army were deported back home on 14th March after allegedly being kept hostage for 19 months, Press reported on Thursday. Continue reading
Arabian Shia’s Stages Massive Show of Strength in a Demo against Al Saud’s illegal Detentions of thousands of Shias
JNN 23 Feb 2013 Riyadh : People have once again taken to streets in a Massive show of Strength in the eastern Province of Qatif , Saudi Arabia to protest against the detention of protesters. Continue reading
World Condemns the Israeli Airstrike on Syrian Research Center
JNN 2 Feb 2013 New York -The United Nations, several countries, and some international organizations have censured Israel for the airstrike it launched on Syria last Wednesday. Continue reading
Syrian Army Drives out Terrorist from Several Areas , who were engaged in destroying religious Sites
JNN 25 Jan 2013 Damascus : The Syrian Army has managed to drive foreign-backed militants out of different locations in Syria , these foreign Terrorist are engaged in destroying and Looting Religious sites. Continue reading
Iran is world’s 14th leading electricity Producer & Exporter
JNN 18 Dec 2012 TEHRAN – Iran is the world’s 14th leading electricity producer, Iranian Deputy Energy Minister Mohammad Behzad said on Monday, citing the latest statistics released by the International Energy Agency. Continue reading
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