Massive Fires Sweep Lebanon Due To Sudden Temperature Rise

BEIRUT, Oct 16 (NNN-NNA) – Thousands of square metres of forests have been destroyed, in more than 103 massive fires, in several towns and villages in Lebanon, since Monday night. The affected towns and villages include Mechref, Kfar Matta, Daqoun, Zagharta and Dibbiyeh. Caused by a sudden rise in temperature,…

Russia To Sign Investment Deals Worth 1.3 Billion USD With UAE

MOSCOW, Oct 16 (NNN-WAM) – The sovereign funds of Russia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are expected to sign 10 investment deals worth over 1.3 billion U.S. dollars, during President Vladimir Putin’s state visit to the UAE. The Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF), said, the deals with its UAE…

Five Die In Road Accident In North India

NEW DELHI, Oct 15 (NNN-PTI) – Five people died, in a car accident in the northern Indian state of Uttarakhand, police said today (Tuesday). The incident occurred on Monday night, near a bridge in Nainbagh town of Tehri Garhwal district of Uttarakhand. Police said, out of seven people aboard in…

Update: 66 Dead, Severe Flooding In Japan, Due To Typhoon Hagibis

TOKYO, Oct 15 (NNN-XINHUA) – Typhoon Hagibis, which swept across central and eastern Japan on Saturday and Sunday, claimed at least 66 lives, as search-and-rescue operations continued in flood- and landslide-hit areas of Nagano and other prefectures. In addition, 14 people are listed as missing, and more than 100 others…

Bangladesh’s Largest Digital Device Expo Kicks Off In Dhaka

DHAKA, Bangladesh, Oct 15 (NNN-XINHUA) – The three-day “Digital Device and Innovation Expo 2019” kicked off in Bangladeshi capital Dhaka on Monday. The exhibition is being held at the Bangabandhu International Conference Centre (BICC), also known as Bangladesh-China Friendship Conference Centre, in Dhaka. Organisers said, the exhibition is mainly highlighting…

Lebanese President Slams Israel’s Policies Of Contradicting Int’l Laws

BEIRUT, Oct 15 (NNN-NNA) – Lebanese President, Michel Aoun, slammed Israeli policies of contradicting all international laws, treaties and customs, a statement by the president’s office said. “Israel violates other states’ sovereignty, occupies the Golan Heights, while declaring Al-Quds as its capital and occupying Palestinian territories,” Aoun said, during an…

Palestine Slams Israel For Arresting Two Palestinian Officials In East Jerusalem

RAMALLAH, Palestine, Oct 15 (NNN-WAFA) – Palestine slammed Israeli police, for arresting two Palestinian officials in East Jerusalem, according to Palestinian sources. The sources said, Israeli police detained, early on Monday, Governor of Jerusalem, Adnan Ghaith, as well as, Deputy Secretary of the Fatah Party, Shadi Mutoor. According to the…

UAE, Russia To Strengthen Cooperation In Vital Sectors

ABU DHABI, Oct 15 (NNN-WAM) – An official of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) said, the upcoming visit of Russian President, Vladimir Putin, to Abu Dhabi, reflects the strong strategic partnership between the two nations and will pave the way for further cooperation in several vital sectors. “Russian oil and…

Iran Ready For Nuclear Talks If U.S. Lifts Sanctions

TEHRAN, Oct 15 (NNN-IRNA) – Iran’s President, Hassan Rouhani, said that, Iran is ready to restart nuclear talks with powers, if the United States removes all sanctions against Iran, Press TV reported. “If sanctions are removed based on our demands, we are ready to take part in talks within the…

FIFA To Invest In Football Education In Lebanon

BEIRUT, Oct 15 (NNN-NNA) – FIFA President, Gianni Infantino, announced that, FIFA came, to launch “Football for Schools” which will integrate football in the education of 700 children around the world, a statement by the Prime Minister’s office reported. “We have started this programme in Lebanon because we received quick…