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…

Libya Says 82 Illegal Immigrants Rescued Off Western Coast

TRIPOLI, Oct 17 (NNN-AGENCIES) – The Libyan navy, on Wednesday, rescued more than 80 illegal immigrants of African and Asian nationalities, off the country’s western coast. “After receiving a distress call, a coast guard patrol rescued 82 illegal immigrants, including 11 women and eight children,” said navy spokesman, Ayob Qassem.…

Indonesia, S.Korea Conclude Talks On Bilateral Trade Deal

JAKARTA, Oct 17 (NNN-ANTARA) – Indonesia and South Korea announced here, the conclusion of talks on a bilateral trade deal between the two countries. It was announced by Indonesian Trade Minister, Enggartiasto Lukita and his South Korean counterpart, Yoo Myung-Hee. “Should this agreement take effect next year, Indonesia may see…

Lebanon Works To Put Out Big Fire For Third Consecutive Day Amid Criticism Of Gov’t Neglect

BEIRUT, Oct 17 (NNN-NNA) – For the third consecutive day, Lebanon’s civil defence, in cooperation with the Lebanese army, worked hard to put out the huge fire that swept a big number of Lebanese villages. Fire continued on Wednesday, to affect hundreds of square metres in Akkar, Yanouh, Daqoun, Bekfaya…

Kuwait Committed To Supporting Arab Joint Social Development Work

KUWAIT, Oct 17 (NNN-XINHUA) – Kuwaiti Minister of Social Affairs, Saad Al-Kharaz, said on Wednesday that, Kuwait is committed to supporting Arab joint social development work. His remarks were made during the 73rd session of the Council of Arab Social Affairs Ministers, which kicked off on Wednesday (yesterday) in Kuwait…

Turkey Rejects U.S. Call For Immediate Cease-Fire In Syria

ANKARA, Oct 17 (NNN-ANADOLU) – Turkish President, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, rejected U.S. calls for a cease-fire in the escalating Syria conflict, ahead of a meeting with Vice President Mike Pence. The vice president’s office announced that, Pence would lead a U.S. delegation, including Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo, national security…