23 Deals Worth 15 Billion USD Signed At Saudi Investment Forum

RIYADH, Oct 30 (NNN-SPA) – The Saudi Arabian General Investment Authority (SAGIA), announced that, 23 investment agreements were signed, at the annual Future Investment Initiative, that started in Riyadh, on Tuesday. The agreements totalled more than 15 billion U.S. dollars in value, SAGIA said. Commenting on the agreements, Ibrahim Al-Omar,…

Iranian Rial Regains Value Against USD: Bank Governor

TEHRAN, Oct 30 (NNN-TASNIM) – Iranian Central Bank Governor, Abdolnaser Hemmati, on Tuesday, said that, the Iranian currency, rial, has regained value against the U.S. dollars. Despite the U.S. “maximum pressure” campaign against the Islamic republic, the Iranian rial has risen in value against the U.S. dollar, over the past…

Jordan Recalls Ambassador To Israel To Protest Detention Of Two Jordanians

AMMAN, Oct 30 (NNN-PETRA) – Jordan on Tuesday, recalled its ambassador to Israel, to protest the latter’s detention of two Jordanian citizens. Jordan’s Foreign Minister, Ayman Safadi said, the recent arrest of the two Jordanians by Israel is illegal and inhuman, the Jordanian Foreign Ministry said. The top Jordanian diplomat…

Thai King Fires Four More Palace Officials

BANGKOK, Oct 30 (NNN-TNA) – King Maha Vajiralongkorn, fired four more officials, two palace announcements said, the latest shake up after the sacking of the king’s royal consort, last week. In one announcement, two palace officials, identified as bedroom guards, were fired for “extremely evil misconduct” and “adultery,” which it…

Lebanese Protesters Celebrate Hariri’s Resignation – But Want More

BEIRUT, Oct 30 (NNN-NNA) – Cries of celebration went up across Lebanon on Tuesday, as protesters demanding the fall of the government celebrated Prime Minister Saad Hariri’s resignation – though most said this was merely an initial victory in a long-term battle. “It’s a good first step but we’re still going…

UN Official Urges Lebanese Authorities To Speed Up New Gov’t Formation

BEIRUT, Oct 30 (NNN-NNA) – The United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon, Yan Kubish, called upon the Lebanese authorities, to speed up the formation of a new government. “Lebanese authorities should be firm by forming a government that is responsive to people’s needs and capable of gaining their trust,” Kubish…

Jordanian King Says Killing Of Daesh Leader Important Step In Fighting Terrorism

AMMAN, Oct 30 (NNN-PETRA) – King Abdullah II of Jordan, hailed the killing of Daesh leader, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, as an important step in fighting terrorism. The King made the comment during a phone call with U.S. President Donald Trump, said a statement. He also underscored that, terrorism is a…

FM’s Of Turkey, Russia, Iran Welcome Upcoming Launch Of Syrian Constitutional Committee

GENEVA, Oct 30 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Foreign ministers of Turkey, Iran and Russia, on Tuesday evening, welcome the upcoming launch of the Syrian Constitutional Committee scheduled for Wednesday (today). Turkish Foreign Minister, Mevlut Cavusoglu, told a joint press conference that, the launch of the Committee, showed there is no military solution…

Egypt, Germany Agree On Joint Efforts To Solve Libyan Crisis

CAIRO, Oct 30 (NNN-XINHUA) – Egypt and Germany agreed on Tuesday, to intensify their efforts to reach a comprehensive solution to the Libyan crisis. Egyptian President, Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, discussed with visiting German Foreign Minister, Heiko Maas, a number of regional issues of bilateral interest, including the Libyan and Syrian…

China Helping Sri Lanka Out Of “Debt Trap”: Envoy

COLOMBO, Oct 30 (NNN-SL NEWS) – China is helping Sri Lanka come out of a “debt trap” and has led the island towards development by constructing ports, roads and water conservancy projects, that improve people’s livelihood, Chinese Ambassador, Cheng Xueyuan said, on Tuesday. Speaking at a dialogue on China-Sri Lanka…