Lebanese Protest Against Refugees’ Naturalisation In Lebanon

BEIRUT, Nov 30 (NNN-NNA) – Lebanese demonstrated on Friday, to protest against the naturalisation of Syrian and Palestinian refugees in Lebanon. The protesters gathered in front of the headquarters of the EU delegation in Lebanon, complained about the economic burden imposed by refugees in Lebanon, which exacerbates the economic deterioration.…

Indian Police Arrest Man For Setting Train Coach On Fire

NEW DELHI, Nov 30 (NNN-PTI) – Indian police, arrested a 33-year-old man for setting a train coach on fire in the northern Indian state of Uttarakhand, officials said. The man set ablaze a coach of Rishikesh-Delhi passenger train, and tore its seats, in Haridwar district, about 54 km south of…

London Bridge Knife Attacker Has Connections To Terror Groups

LONDON, Nov 30 (NNN-XINHUA) – London Bridge knife attacker was a recently released terrorist prisoner and had connections to terror groups, media reports said. The suspect was known to the British police and is believed to have been wearing a tag, said the reports. The Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) declared…

Australia’s First Underwater Hotel To Open On Great Barrier Reef

SYDNEY, Nov 28 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Australia’s first underwater hotel is set to open on the Great Barrier Reef in the coming days, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in one of the world’s most spectacular natural environments. Situated about 40 nautical miles off Airlie Beach, at Hardy Reef’s reconstructed pontoon, that…

300 Families Affected By Last Week’s Earthquakes In Northern Laos

VIENTIANE, Nov 28 (NNN-KPL) – Damage to earthquakes in Hongsa and Xaysathan districts, in norhtern Lao province of Xayaboury, last week, has been estimated at over two billion kip (over 225,453 U.S. dollars), with over 300 families affected, the government said today (Thursday). Two earthquakes measuring 6.4 and 5.9 magnitudes,…

World’s Largest Tram Network Shuts Down As Melbourne Drivers Strike

SYDNEY, Nov 28 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Tram drivers in the Australian city of Melbourne stopped work today (Thursday), demanding higher pay and more reliable work schedules. The halt of the world’s largest tram network, forced thousands of passengers onto replacement buses, following an ongoing dispute between the workers’ union and private…

UAE-Rehabilitated Yemeni Airport Receives First Flight After Five Years Of Suspension

ADEN, Nov 28 (NNN-WAM) — A flight managed, on Wednesday, to land at the international airport in Yemen’s southeastern province of Hadramout, following five years of suspension due to the years-long military conflict. A Hadramout local authority said, “UAE successfully completed the reconstruction process of the Riyan airport in Hadramout…

Qatar Emir, Palestinian President Discuss Latest Developments

DOHA, Nov 28 (NNN-QNA) – Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, met in Doha on Wednesday, with Palestinian President, Mahmoud Abbas, to discuss latest developments and means to boost bilateral relations. According to the Qatari royal court, the Emir and Abbas exchanged views on issues of mutual…

Jordan Receives Military Grant From France

AMMAN, Nov 28 (NNN-PETRA) – Jordan, on Wednesday, received 20 military vehicles, as a grant from France, it was reported. The vehicles were handed over to Jordan, at a ceremony in the capital, Amman, where assistant for the chairman of joint chief of staff for planning and organisation, Hilal Khawaldeh,…

Lebanon’s Gas Stations Announce Open Strike

BEIRUT, Nov 28 (NNN-NNA) – The Lebanese Syndicate of Gas Station Owners, announced Wednesday, that, it will start an open strike on Thursday (today), because of its huge losses caused by the increase in the price of U.S. currency to the Lebanese pounds. Gas stations in Lebanon are losing money…