Most Regions In Syria Appear Calm While Some Fighting Continues

UNITED NATIONS, Oct 19 (NNN-AGENCIES) – While some fighting continues in northeast Syria, most other regions appear calm, after Turkey declared a pause in its military offensive, Stephane Dujarric, spokesman for UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, said. The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, reported that, the situation is…

China Eastern Airlines To Resume Direct Flights Between Shanghai, Colombo

COLOMBO, Oct 19 (NNN-SL NEWS) – China Eastern Airlines, on Friday said, it will resume its direct flights between Shanghai and Sri Lanka’s capital, Colombo from Oct 27, in a bid to increase passenger traffic between the two countries. In a statement, Wan Yangchen, General Manager of China Eastern Airlines,…

Kurdish Forces Accuse Turkey Of Breaching Cease-Fire, Urge U.S. To Shoulder Responsibility

DAMASCUS, Oct 19 (NNN-SANA) – The Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), accused Turkish forces of violating the cease-fire in northern Syria, urging the U.S. to send observers to monitor the cease-fire. The SDF said, its forces have abided by the cease-fire agreement that was reached the previous day, between Turkey…

Lebanon’s PM Gives Political Parties 72 Hours To Agree On Solution, Amid Continued Nationwide Protests

BEIRUT, Oct 19 (NNN-XINHUA) – Lebanese Prime Minister, Saad Hariri, gave political parties 72 hours to find a solution for the country’s crisis, amid nationwide protests against government policies. “Political parties must find, within 72 hours, a solution to the country’s crisis, or I will be adopting a different approach,”…

Mongolia Issues Postal Stamp Marking Anniversary Of Ties With China

ULAN BATOR, Oct 17 (NNN-MONGOLIA WEB) – The Mongol Post issued a stamp to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between China and Mongolia. Mongolia’s Deputy Prime Minister, Ulziisaikhan Enkhtuvshin and Chinese Ambassador to Mongolia, Xing Haiming, attended the launching ceremony held at the State House…

Philippines Earthquake Death Toll Rises To Four

MANILA, Oct 17 (NNN-PNA) – At least four people were killed and dozens injured, when a magnitude 6.4 earthquake struck the southern Philippines, late on Wednesday, authorities said today (Thursday). The earthquake knocked out power and communications and opened cracks in buildings in central Mindanao. Four people were killed and…

UAE Announces Establishment Of World’s First AI University

DUBAI, Oct 17 (NNN-WAM) – The first graduate-level and research-based Artificial Intelligence (AI) university in the world, was established on Wednesday in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The university is named after Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE’s Armed…

Iran Vows Harsh Response To Oil Tanker Attackers

TEHRAN, Oct 17 (NNN-IRNA) – The secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, said on Wednesday that, Iran will give a harsh response to those behind a recent attack on an Iranian tanker, in the Red Sea, state TV reported. The elements behind the attack on Iran’s SABITI oil tanker…

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…