400 Publishers Take Part In 2023 Amman Int’l Book Fair

AMMAN, Sept 22 (NNN-PETRA) – The 2023 Amman International Book Fair, opened in Jordan’s capital yesterday, with the participation of some 400 international publishing houses. The 10-day fair, jointly organised by the Jordanian Publishers Association, the Ministry of Culture, and the Greater Amman Municipality, will feature cultural interacting activities, such…

Lebanon Blocks Illegal Entry Of 1,000 Syrians This Week: Army

BEIRUT, Sept 22 (NNN-NNA) – The Lebanese Army Command said in a statement yesterday that, the army stopped 1,000 Syrians from illegally entering Lebanon, since the beginning of this week. “Within the framework of combating people smuggling across land borders, army units thwarted, on various dates during the current week,…

Iranian President Has Brought Back Over 3,500 Ancient Tablets From U.S.

TEHRAN, Sept 22 (NNN-TASNIM) – Iranian President, Ebrahim Raisi, said yesterday that, he has brought back more than 3,500 clay tablets, dating back to the era of the Achaemenid Empire of Persia (550s-330s BC) from the United States. He made the remarks in an address to reporters, upon his arrival…

Xi To Attend Opening Ceremony Of 19th Asian Games, Hold Diplomatic Events

BEIJING, Sept 22 (NNN-XINHUA) – Today and tomorrow, Chinese President, Xi Jinping, will attend the opening ceremony of the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, and hold a welcoming banquet and bilateral events for foreign leaders attending the opening ceremony, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson, Hua Chunying announced, yesterday. Foreign leaders attending the…

Vietnamese Coffee Prices Hit Record High

HANOI, Sept 22 (NNN-VNA) – The prices of Vietnamese coffee in the global market have reached a new record this week, local newspaper VnExpress reported, yesterday. The prices of robusta coffee have risen to a record 68,000 Vietnamese dong (about 2.79 U.S. dollars) per kilogram, up 76 percent, since the…

UNIFIL Coordinates With Lebanese Army To Extend Gov’t Authority: UNIFIL Chief

BEIRUT, Sept 22 (NNN-NNA) – Chief of the United Nations Interim Force In Lebanon (UNIFIL), Aroldo Lazaro Saenz, said yesterday that, UNIFIL works in close cooperation with the Lebanese Armed Forces, to help the government extend its authority all over Lebanon. “We coordinate closely with the Lebanese Armed Forces, conducting…

No Mideast Peace Without Palestinians’ Full Rights: Abbas

UNITED NATIONS, Sept 22 (NNN-WAFA) – Palestinian President, Mahmoud Abbas, said yesterday, there would be no peace in the Middle East, if Palestinians do not fully enjoy their legitimate rights. “Those who think that peace can prevail in the Middle East without the Palestinian people enjoying their full and legitimate…

State Of Emergency Declared For New Zealand’s Queenstown Following Heavy Rain

WELLINGTON, Sept 22 (NNN-XINHUA) – New Zealand’s scenic town, Queenstown, declared a state of emergency today, for an initial period of seven days, as part of the response to the current heavy rain, and risks of slips and flooding. The declaration was necessary, given the considerable rainfall experienced by Queenstown,…

Singapore’s First Green Bond Report Published

SINGAPORE, Sept 22 (NNN-XINHUA) – Singapore’s Ministry of Finance, yesterday, published the first edition of the Singapore Green Bond Report. The report provides timely disclosure on the use of proceeds of green bonds, issued under the Singapore Green Bond Framework. It details the allocation and expected environmental impact of Singapore’s…

Indian Gov’t Seeks Reduction In Canadian Diplomats In India

NEW DELHI, Sept 22 (NNN-PTI) – The Indian government, yesterday said, it had asked Canada to reduce the number of its diplomats posted in India, amid a diplomatic row, according to official sources. New Delhi cited the “interference of Canadian diplomats in Indian affairs” as the reason for the move.…