Four Daesh Militants Killed In Airstrikes In Eastern Iraq

BAGHDAD, Oct 13 (NNN-NINA) – Four Daesh militants were killed, on Saturday, in airstrikes on their hideouts, in Iraq’s eastern province of Diyala, a provincial official said. Iraqi warplanes conducted airstrikes on three Daesh hideouts near Himreen Lake, in the north of the provincial capital, Baquba, some 65 km northeast…

Saudi Arabia Announces Receiving Additional U.S. Troops

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Oct 13 (NNN-SPA) – Saudi Arabia announced, on Saturday, the decision to receive additional U.S. troops. The decision was part of the directives of the Saudi King, Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and the historical ties between the two countries, the report quoted the Defence Ministry as…

Ecuador’s Moreno Orders Curfew, Militarisation In Quito

QUITO, Ecoador, Oct 13 (NNN-PRENSA LATINA) – Ecuadorian President, Lenin Moreno, declared on Saturday, curfew and militarisation of the Metropolitan District of Quito, ten days after continuous violent anti-government protests, in the South American country’s capital. “I have ordered the curfew and the militarisation of the Metropolitan District of Quito.…

Namibia Launches Fund To Boost Infrastructure Development

WINDHOEK, Namibia, Oct 13 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Namibia launched the Infrastructure Development and Investment Fund, aimed at mobilising financial resources for infrastructure, for a range of sectors in the country. “The country has a massive deficit of funding for infrastructure. We need to invest in infrastructure, to grow the economy, create…

All Illegal Foreign Troops Must Leave Syria: Putin

MOSCOW, Oct 13 (NNN-TASS) – All foreign military forces, illegally stationed in Syria, must withdraw from the country, Russian President, Vladimir Putin said, in an interview, published on Saturday. “All forces deployed illegitimately inside any sovereign state – in this case Syria – must leave,” Putin told Russian news channel…

Iran Can Help Settle Ankara-Damascus Disputes: Iranian Diplomat

TEHRAN, Oct 13 (NNN-IRNA) – Iran has the capacity to help settle the issues between Turkey and Syria, Ramin Mehmanparast, an Iranian diplomat and former spokesman of the Iranian Foreign Ministry, said, with reference to recent conflicts and military operation by Turkey in northern Syria. On Wednesday, Turkey launched a…

Xi Arrives In Nepal For State Visit

KATHMANDU, Oct 13 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Chinese President, Xi Jinping, arrived here on Saturday for a state visit to Nepal. It is the first visit by a Chinese president to the South Asian country in 23 years. In a signed article published Friday, Xi said, “Since China and Nepal established diplomatic…

ASEAN Agriculture, Fisheries Cooperation Helps Brunei Diversify Economy: Minister

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Oct 13 (NNN-XINHUA) – Agriculture and fisheries cooperation among members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), will help Brunei expand its economy and strengthen its diversification efforts, the country’s Minister of Primary Resources and Tourism, Haji Ali said. The minister made the remarks at the…

Indonesian Police Arrest Alleged Militants Plotting Strike In Bali

JAKARTA, Oct 13 (NNN-ANTARA) – The anti-terror squad of Indonesian national police, nabbed two alleged militants, who had secretly planned to launch a strike in the country’s Bali resort island, a police officer said on Saturday. Achmad Taufikurrahman and his son, Zaid AliIbrahim were arrested in Jembrana of the island…

Two Dead, 70 Injured As Typhoon Hagibis Makes Landfall On Japan’s Izu Peninsula

TOKYO, Oct 13 (NNN-XINHUA) – Two people have died, three went missing and at least 70 injured, after Typhoon Hagibis made landfall on the Izu Peninsula on Japan’s main island at 7:00 p.m. local time (Saturday), bringing heavy downpours and winds, authorities said. A man in his 50’s was found…