UAE Announces New Oil And Gas Reserves

ABU DHABI, Nov 5 (NNN-WAM) – The Supreme Petroleum Council (SPC), the highest energy decision-making authority of the United Arab Emirates, announced major increases in Abu Dhabi oil and gas reserves. The SPC also announced “an historic decision,” to list on Abu Dhabi National Oil Company’s (ADNOC) Murban crude oil,…

Iran Marks Anniversary Of U.S. Embassy Seizure, Remains Defiant To U.S. Pressures

TEHRAN, Nov 5 (NNN-TASNIM) – Iranians held demonstrations nationwide on Monday, to mark the 40th anniversary of the seizure of former U.S. embassy in Tehran. In the capital, demonstrators gathered outside the former U.S. embassy, now called “den of espionage,” carrying placards condemning U.S. policies. They also chanted slogans against…

Pompeo Speaks Over Phone With Saudi FM About Ties

WASHINGTON, Nov 5 (NNN-SPA) – U.S. Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo, spoke over the phone with Saudi Foreign Minister, Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, about bilateral ties. Pompeo congratulated Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, on his new appointment, U.S. State Department spokesperson, Morgan Ortagus, said in a statement.…

Small Plane Crashes In NE U.S. Cemetery, Pilot Killed

WASHINGTON, Nov 5 (NNN-AGENCIES) – A small plane, on Monday afternoon, crashed, with debris scattered at a cemetery in New Bedford, the northeastern U.S. state of Massachusetts, authorities said. A witness told NBC10 Boston, the plane was flying very low over nearby homes, then dived and crashed with “a loud…

Israeli Soldier Shoots Unarmed Palestinian In The Back, Leaked Footage Shows

JERUSALEM, Nov 5 (NNN-ARAB NEWS) – Israel’s Justice Ministry said, it will soon decide whether to file charges against a former policewoman, who allegedly shot an unarmed Palestinian man in the back, following possible new video evidence. The case draws new attention to frequent but hard-to-prove Palestinians’ claims, that Israeli security…

East African Troops Start Joint Military Training In Eastern Uganda

KAMPALA, Nov 5 (NNN-IRIN) – Over 360 personnel from the six East African Community (EAC) member countries, began a two-week joint military training exercise, in the eastern Ugandan district of Jinja. Deo Akiiki, Uganda’s deputy military spokesperson, said that, the EAC joint Command Post Exercise (CPX), aims to promote regional…

Nine Filipino Workers On Board Norwegian Cargo Ship Kidnapped In Benin

OSLO, Nov 5 (NNN-XINHUA) – Nine Filipino crew members were kidnapped from a cargo ship, owned by Norwegian shipping company, J.J. Ugland. The nine people were taken off the bulk vessel, while it was waiting to be unloaded, off the coast in Benin, according to a statement released by Ugland.…

6.9-Magnitude Quake Hits 131 Km WNW Of Neiafu, Tonga — USGS

NEW YORK, Nov 5 (NNN-AGENCIES) – A 6.9-magnitude earthquake, jolted 131 km WNW of Neiafu, Tonga, at 22:43 GMT on Monday, the U.S. Geological Survey said. The epicentre, with a depth of 10.0 km, was initially determined to be at 18.4 degrees south latitude, and 175.2 degrees west longitude.– NNN-AGENCIES

ASEAN Plus Three Countries Pledge To Enhance Regional Connectivity

BANGKOK, Nov 5 (NNN-XINHUA) – The Association of Southeast Asian Nations, China, Japan and South Korea (ASEAN Plus Three or 10+3), pledged to enhance regional connectivity, to realise their collective efforts for regional integration and promote sustainable development. The pledge was made at the 22nd ASEAN Plus Three summit. In…

British Lawmakers To Elect New Speaker

LONDON, Nov 5 (NNN-AGENCIES) – British lawmakers are scheduled to elect a new speaker of the House of Commons, to succeed John Bercow, who has been in the powerful post for 10 years. Seven candidates are in the running, including ex-deputy Labour leader, Harriet Harman, and current deputy Speaker, Lindsay…