Jordan Denies Reports Of Extending Land Lease To Israel

AMMAN, Oct 17 (NNN-PETRA) – Jordan, on Wednesday, denied Israeli media reports that, Jordan had agreed to renew an agreement which leases part of the kingdom’s lands to Israel. Jordanian Foreign Ministry Spokesman, Sufian Qudah, said, Jordan did not agree to renew or extend this agreement with Israel, according to…

Two Belgian Jihadist Fighters Escape From Kurdish Prison In Syria

BRUSSELS, Oct 17 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Two Belgian jihadist fighters, who were taken prisoners in northeastern Syria, had escaped, Belgium’s Coordinating Body for Threat Analysis, confirmed. The statement was released by the director of the Coordinating Body, Paul Van Tigchelt, before the Committee on External Relations, of the Chamber of Representatives…

Libya Says 82 Illegal Immigrants Rescued Off Western Coast

TRIPOLI, Oct 17 (NNN-AGENCIES) – The Libyan navy, on Wednesday, rescued more than 80 illegal immigrants of African and Asian nationalities, off the country’s western coast. “After receiving a distress call, a coast guard patrol rescued 82 illegal immigrants, including 11 women and eight children,” said navy spokesman, Ayob Qassem.…

Indonesia, S.Korea Conclude Talks On Bilateral Trade Deal

JAKARTA, Oct 17 (NNN-ANTARA) – Indonesia and South Korea announced here, the conclusion of talks on a bilateral trade deal between the two countries. It was announced by Indonesian Trade Minister, Enggartiasto Lukita and his South Korean counterpart, Yoo Myung-Hee. “Should this agreement take effect next year, Indonesia may see…

Lebanon Works To Put Out Big Fire For Third Consecutive Day Amid Criticism Of Gov’t Neglect

BEIRUT, Oct 17 (NNN-NNA) – For the third consecutive day, Lebanon’s civil defence, in cooperation with the Lebanese army, worked hard to put out the huge fire that swept a big number of Lebanese villages. Fire continued on Wednesday, to affect hundreds of square metres in Akkar, Yanouh, Daqoun, Bekfaya…

Kuwait Committed To Supporting Arab Joint Social Development Work

KUWAIT, Oct 17 (NNN-XINHUA) – Kuwaiti Minister of Social Affairs, Saad Al-Kharaz, said on Wednesday that, Kuwait is committed to supporting Arab joint social development work. His remarks were made during the 73rd session of the Council of Arab Social Affairs Ministers, which kicked off on Wednesday (yesterday) in Kuwait…

Turkey Rejects U.S. Call For Immediate Cease-Fire In Syria

ANKARA, Oct 17 (NNN-ANADOLU) – Turkish President, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, rejected U.S. calls for a cease-fire in the escalating Syria conflict, ahead of a meeting with Vice President Mike Pence. The vice president’s office announced that, Pence would lead a U.S. delegation, including Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo, national security…

U.S. House Passes Resolution Opposing Trump’s Syria Decision

WASHINGTON, Oct 17 (NNN-AGENCIES) – The U.S. House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly, to pass a resolution rebuking President Donald Trump’s decision to pull U.S. troops out of northern Syria. The vote was 354 to 60 for the resolution, wining bipartisan support. The resolution “opposes the decision to end certain United…

Philippine Security Forces Rescue Female Hostage In Southern Philippines

MANILA, Oct 17 (NNN-PNA) – The Philippine security forces, rescued a Filipino female teacher, in the southern Philippines, after 20 days in captivity. The military said, the rescue operation, conducted around 6:00 a.m. local time on Wednesday, also led to the arrest of two female suspects in Jolo, a town…

UN Envoy For Syria Says Constitutional Committee To Start Meeting In Late Oct

DAMASCUS, Oct 17 (NNN-SANA) – UN Special Envoy for Syria, Geir Pedersen, said that, the recently-formed Syria’s constitutional committee will hold its first meeting by the end of this month. The meeting will be held, despite the situation in northeastern Syria, where Turkey launched an offensive against Kurdish forces, he…