Chinese, Malaysian Companies Join Hands On Developing “Green Bus” For ASEAN Market

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 12 (NNN-XINHUA) – China’s Zhongtong Bus Holding Co., Ltd. and Malaysian automotive manufacturer, Terus Maju Services (TMS), signed an agreement to develop new energy buses for the ASEAN market. The agreement sees the two companies jointly develop buses for Malaysia’s domestic market and other ASEAN markets, including…

Four Armed Separatists Arrested Over Murder Of Cameroonian Army Officer

YAOUNDE, Cameroon, Nov 12 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Four armed separatists, suspected of murdering an officer of the Cameroon armed forces, were captured on Monday in Muyuka, a locality in the troubled English-speaking region of Southwest, according to the army. They were ambushed and arrested in their camp by the military, who…

11 Million Saplings Planted Across Turkey Under Campaign

ISTANBUL, Nov 12 (NNN-ANADOLU) – Millions of Turks on Monday, simultaneously planted 11 million saplings across the country, as part of a mass-planting campaign launched by the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry. The campaign, dubbed “Breath Into the Future,” aims at contributing to agriculture, while establishing a greener landscape for…

Anti-Ebola Radio In DRC Closes Down After Killing Of Broadcaster

MAMBASA, Nov 12 (NNN-NEWS24) – A local radio station, that has been involved in the fight against Ebola, said, it was closing down, after one of its broadcasters was murdered. Joel Musavuli, head of Lwemba radio, in Mambasa, in Ituri province, said, the station was targeted by armed groups, hostile…

DRC, Rwanda And Burundi Becoming Best Markets For Kenyan Banks

NAIROBI, Nov 12 (NNN-KBC) – Rwanda, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Burundi, are emerging as the best markets for Kenyan banks, expanding across Africa, as Uganda and Tanzania, once-lucrative market falter, says a new study. Increased competition from local players in Uganda and Tanzania made the business environment tough…

Jordan’s Recalled Ambassador To Return To Israel

AMMAN, Nov 12 (NNN-PETRA) – Jordanian foreign minister, said on Monday that, the country’s ambassador to Israel will return to Tel Aviv, after having been recalled over Israeli continued detention of two Jordanians. Ayman Safadi made the announcement at a press conference, where he said, the ambassador will return to…

Turkey, Russia Hold 4th Joint Patrol In Syria’s Al-Darbasiyah

ANKARA, Nov 12 (NNN-ANADOLU) – Turkey and Russia started their fourth joint patrol in northern Syria, in al-Darbasiyah region, as part of a deal that stipulates the withdrawal of Syrian Kurdish militia away from Turkey’s border. “The fourth joint land patrol between Turkish and Russian units began in the al-Darbasiyah…

Sharjah Charity International’s Water Project Drills 434 Wells In 12 Countries

SHARJAH, Nov 11 (NNN-WAM) – Donations offered to Sharjah Charity International’s, SCI, Suqya Al Khair water project, provided safe drinking water in 12 countries, by drilling 434 wells and building two water networks. A report issued by the SCI said, the water charity project was launched in Mar, 2019. The…

French Envoy’s Meetings In Beirut Will Include Representatives Of The Popular Movement

BEIRUT, Nov 11 (NNN-NNA) – French envoy’s meetings in Beirut will include representatives of the Popular Movement. “Strong Lebanon” Parliamentary Bloc Member, MP Simon Abi Ramia, tweeted Sunday, saying, “The visit of the French Envoy, Christophe Farno, will include meetings with Lebanese president and political leaders, as well as, representatives…

Five Killed, Seventeen Others Injured In Car Bomb Explosion In Northern Raqqa

RAQQA, Syria, Nov 11 (NNN-SANA) – Five civilians were killed and seventeen others injured, on Sunday, due to a car bomb explosion in Sluk town, in Raqqa northern countryside, where Turkish occupational forces and supported terrorist groups are deployed. Local sources said that, a bomb-laden car exploded in the main…