Russian Envoy Warns Against “Tragic End” To Protests In Lebanon

BEIRUT, Nov 25 (NNN-NNA) – Russian Ambassador to Lebanon, Alexander Zasypkin, warned against a “tragic end” of the protests in Lebanon, NBN local TV Channel reported. “Protesters and the authorities must reach an agreement urgently, to prevent these festive protests from reaching a catastrophic end,” Zasypkin said. Zasypkin emphasised the…

Iraqi FM Hails Advanced Relations With China

BAGHDAD, Nov 25 (NNN-NINA) – Iraqi Foreign Minister, Mohammed al-Hakim, hailed relations between China and Iraq, describing the bilateral ties as “excellent.” Al-Hakim made the remarks during a meeting with Chinese Ambassador, Zhang Tao, where he praised the stable and developed Iraqi-Chinese relations, said a statement by the Chinese embassy…

Palestinians To Launch Protests Against U.S. Declaration Over Israeli Settlements

RAMALLAH, Nov 25 (NNN-WAFA) – Palestinian officials launched protests, against the latest remarks by United States Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo, on the legality of Israeli settlements in the West Bank. Officials of various factions and parties said, the protests will kick off with a “Day of Rage” on Tuesday…

Kazakhstan To Modernise Over 3,000 Villages By 2024

NUR-SULTAN, Nov 25 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Kazakhstan plans to modernise 3,477 villages by 2024, in accordance with new regional standards, making drinking water, repaired roads and basic social facilities available, in the most remote rural areas, First Deputy Prime Minister, Alikhan Smailov, said, at a Nur Otan Party session. “The government…

Three Saudi Organisations Announce Cooperation To Localise Military Industries

RIYADH, Nov 25 (NNN-SPA) – Three Saudi organisations announced on Sunday, cooperation to localise military industries, it was reported. The General Authority of Military Industries, Economic Cities Authorities and King Abdullah Economic City, highlighted that, the cooperation aims to reach 50 percent of localisation of military industries in Saudi Arabia,…

Myanmar Military Seizes Large Amount Of Arms, Ammunition In Fight With Insurgents

YANGON, Nov 25 (NNN-MNA) – Myanmar’s armed forces seized large amount of arms and ammunition in Namsang township, northern Shan state, the Office of the Commander-in-Chief of the Defence Services said. The seizure was made during an encounter between a military column and the Ta’ang National Liberation Army (TNLA), near…

UAE’s Mohamed Bin Zayed Receives French Minister Of Armed Forces

ABU DHABI, Nov 24 (NNN-WAM) – Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE’s Armed Forces, received Florence Parly, French Minister of Armed Forces. Sheikh Mohamed and the French minister discussed bilateral relations and ways to enhance cooperation between the…

Brazilian Federal Court Orders Disclosure Of Environment Minister’s Bank, Tax Records

RIO DE JANEIRO, Nov 24 (NNN-PRENSA LATINA) – A Brazilian federal court in Sao Paulo ordered the disclosure of the bank and tax records of Environment Minister, Ricardo Salles. The disclosure was granted, as part of an investigation carried out by the Sao Paulo Prosecution Office, into the suspected illicit…

37 Confirmed Dead In Kenyan Landslide

NAIROBI, Nov 24 (NNN-KBC) – Kenyan officials, on Saturday, confirmed that 37 people had died, as a result of landslides that hit the northwestern county of West Pokot, following heavy downpour on Friday night, according to local media. Kenyan President, Uhuru Kenyatta, sent condolences to the bereaved families in a…

New Zealand Foreign Minister To Visit United Arab Emirates

WELLINGTON, Nov 24 (NNN-WAM) – New Zealand Foreign Affairs Minister, Winston Peters, will travel on Tuesday to the United Arab Emirates, for a five-day visit, a government statement announced on Sunday (today). “New Zealand enjoys a dynamic and wide-ranging relationship with the UAE, an important partner for New Zealand in…