S. Korean President Orders Phased Implementation Of Existing Inter-Korean Agreements

SEOUL, Aug 18 (NNN-YONHAP) – South Korean President, Lee Jae-myung, today, ordered the phased implementation of existing inter-Korean agreements, according to the presidential office. During a cabinet meeting, Lee ordered relevant ministries to prepare for the step-by-step implementation of existing agreements with the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), starting…

Lebanon Says Infiltration Attempt From Syria Foiled, Denies Airspace Violations

BEIRUT, Aug 18 (NNN-NNA) – The Lebanese army, yesterday said, it thwarted an infiltration attempt by armed men, crossing from Syria into eastern Lebanon. The incident occurred before noon near the villages of Kfar Zabad and Qousaya, in the Baalbek region, with the gunmen retreating into Syria after being confronted…

Jordan To Expand Low-Cost Europe Flights From Late Aug To Promote Tourism

AMMAN, Aug 18 (NNN-PETRA) – Jordan will resume and expand low-cost air links with Europe from late Aug, in a push to revive a tourism industry, hit by regional tensions, officials said, yesterday. Hungary’s Wizz Air will restart its Budapest-Amman route on Aug 26, with twice-weekly, year-round services, marking the…

Egyptian, Palestinian PMs Discuss Developments In Palestine; Death Toll: 61,944 Palestinians

CAIRO, Aug 18 (NNN-MENA) – Egyptian Prime Minister, Mostafa Madbouly, and his Palestinian counterpart, Mohammad Mustafa, discussed, yesterday, the latest developments in the Palestinian territories. During the meeting, in Egypt’s New Alamein city, Madbouly reaffirmed Egypt’s unwavering support for the Palestinian cause, pledging to provide all possible assistance, to end…

Seven Dead In Cloudburst In Indian-Controlled Jammu, Kashmir

NEW DELHI, Aug 18 (NNN-PTI) – At least seven people, including five children, died, and four others were injured, after a cloudburst hit Jodh Ghati area of Kathua district, in Indian-controlled Jammu and Kashmir, a local police officer said, yesterday. The tragedy occurred between 3:30 a.m. and 4:00 a.m., when…

Sri Lanka Reports Over 250 Drowning Deaths So Far This Year

COLOMBO, Aug 18 (NNN-XINHUA) – More than 250 people have died from drowning in Sri Lanka so far this year, police said, yesterday. Police spokesman, F. U. Wootler, told reporters that, 257 people have lost their lives in drowning accidents, so far this year. Among the victims were 37 women.…

Brunei Announces Financing Scheme For Youth Entrepreneurs

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Aug 18 (NNN-ANN) – Brunei has announced the establishment of the BizBelia scheme, giving opportunities to local youth entrepreneurs, to obtain financial resources, official media reported. The initiative aimed to stimulate the growth of local youths’ enterprises, while encouraging financial institutions to facilitate the involvement of more…

Opinion: Cease Fire Now To Save Lives, Restore Peace In Gaza

GAZA BELONGS TO THE PALESTINIAN PEOPLE AND IS AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE PALESTINIAN TERRITORY. ANY ACTION THAT SEEKS TO ALTER ITS DEMOGRAPHIC AND TERRITORIAL STRUCTURE MUST BE MET WITH UTMOST REJECTION. BEIJING, Aug 18 (NNN-XINHUA) – Israeli regime’s Security Cabinet recently approved a plan to take over Gaza City,…

Afghanistan Inks 41-Million-USD Deals For Major Power Infrastructure

KABUL, Aug 17 (NNN-BNA) – The Afghan power company, Da Afghanistan Breshna Sherkat (DABS), has signed contracts worth about 41 million U.S. dollars, to develop critical electricity infrastructure in western Herat province, the company said, yesterday. The contracts encompass three key projects, including extending transmission lines and constructing substations, said…

Indonesia Prepares Grand Celebrations For Independence Day With New Cultural Performances And Live Tourism Events

JAKARTA, Aug 17 (NNN-ANTARA) – To celebrate Indonesia Independence Day, the Ministry of Tourism has launched a series of cultural destinations and live tourism activities, aimed at showcasing the rich culture and vibrant tourism industry of the country. Today, the events will be held at strategic sites like Merdeka Palace in Jakarta…