ASEAN Summit Kicks Off In Thailand With Focus On Multi-lateralism, Connectivity

BANGKOK, Nov 3 (NNN-XINHUA) – The 35th summit of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and related summits, kicked off here today, with multi-lateralism and connectivity taking centre stage. Addressing the opening ceremony, Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said, to create a prosperous and sustainable region, “we should continue…

25 Die Of Cholera Epidemic In Southern Yemen

ADEN, Nov 3 (NNN-SABA) – Around 25 people died of cholera and acute watery diarrhea, in Yemen’s southern port city of Lahj, during the past two months, a medical source said. The source of Lahj’s Health Department, said that, “there is an increase in the death cases in Lahj, as…

Kuwait Launches Beach Cleanup Campaign

KUWAIT CITY, Nov 3 (NNN-KUNA) – Kuwait launched, on Saturday, a beach cleanup campaign, to enhance people’s environmental awareness. The campaign, themed “Operation Turtle,” was organised by the Kuwait Environment Public Authority (KEPA) and Kuwait Environment Protection Society (KEPS), in cooperation with the Japanese Embassy in Kuwait, in Shuwaikh beach…

Jordan, Saudi Arabia To Hold Business Forum To Boost Economic Ties

AMMAN, Nov 3 (NNN-PETRA) – A Jordanian-Saudi business forum will start on Monday (tomorrow), in Jordan, to boost economic relations, as well as, commercial and investment cooperation between the two countries. The forum, hosted by Jordan Chamber of Commerce (JCC) and the Council of Saudi Chambers (CSC), will be a…

Houthis Say Over 4,000 Sudanese Soldiers Killed In Yemen War Since 2015

SANAA, Nov 3 (NNN-SABA) – At least 4,000 Sudanese soldiers have been killed in Yemen since 2015, as part of the the Saudi-led coalition, fighting against the Houthi rebels, a Houthi military spokesman said. “The coalition pushes Sudanese soldiers to the front-lines in Yemen, where they come face to face…

Iran Sends Hormuz Peace Plan To Regional Countries

TEHRAN, Nov 3 (NNN-IRNA) – The Iranian Foreign Ministry, said that, Iran has forwarded a peace plan over the Strait of Hormuz, to regional countries. The full text of the Hormuz Peace Initiative has been sent to members of the Gulf Cooperation Council, as well as, Iraq, said the ministry…

Iraqi Authorities Reduce Curfew Hours In Baghdad As Protests Continue

BAGHDAD, Nov 3 (NNN-NINA) – The Iraqi authorities reduced the curfew in Baghdad to four hours from six, as anti-government demonstrations continued. A statement by Baghdad Operations Command (BOC), responsible for the security of Baghdad province, decided to set the new curfew from 2 a.m. to 6 a.m., while the…

Islamic Jihad In Gaza Vows To Fight Israel’s War Threats

GAZA, Palestine, Nov 3 (NNN-WAFA) – The Al-Quds Brigades, military wing of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad movement, said that, it remains highly alert to Israel’s threats, to wage a war on the Gaza Strip. The Islamist group made the remarks, in a statement sent to reporters, after an intensive round…

Nine Int’l Lenders To Invest 453 Million USD In Major Nepali Hydro-Electric Plant

KATHMANDU, Nov 3 (NNN-NEPALNEWS) – International Finance Corporation(IFC), member of the World Bank Group, and eight other international financing partners, joined hands for the construction of a landmark Upper Trishuli-1 hydroelectric plant in central Nepal. Amid an agreement signing ceremony, held in Kathmandu, the lenders finalised a 453-million-U.S. dollar debt…

Update: Lebanese Protests Continue For The 17th Day

BEIRUT, Nov 3 (NNN-NNA) – Demonstrations continued for the 17th day in several areas in Lebanon, calling for the formation of a government of experts in the country, LBCI TV Channel reported, Saturday. Protesters gathered in the capital Beirut, Tripoli, Sidon and other cities, vowing to continue their movements, until…