Turkey’s Erdogan Vows Not To Expel Refugees

ANKARA, Sept 4 (NNN-ANADOLU) – Turkish President, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, said on Tuesday that, his country will not close its doors to refugees. “Turkey is not closing its doors to refugees, but we will be glad, if we can establish a safe zone in Syria,” said Erdogan, at the press…

Omani Army Conducts Live Ammo Drills

MUSCAT, Oman, Sept 4 (NNN-ONA) – The Omani Royal Army’s 11th Infantry Brigade forces, on Tuesday, finalised their manoeuvres, code-named, Deadly Arrow, conducted with live ammunition and the air force backing. According to an official statement, of the Omani Moral Guidance, the war game was held under the auspices of…

Saudi-Led Coalition Intercepts Drone Launched Towards Saudi Border City

RIYADH, Sept 4 (NNN-SPA) – Saudi-led coalition, intercepted Tuesday, a drone launched towards Saudi border city, Khamis Mushayt. Turki Al Maliki, spokesperson of the coalition, said, the drone, launched from Yemeni city Imran, on Tuesday evening, was destroyed before reaching its target. It is the second attempted drone attack by…

Lebanon Demands Turkey To Clarify Remarks Against Lebanese President

BEIRUT, Sept 4 (NNN-NNA) – Lebanon on Tuesday, urged Turkish Foreign Ministry, to clarify its negative remarks against Lebanese President, Michel Aoun. “We suggest the Turkish Foreign Ministry issue a statement, clarifying its negative stance towards the Lebanese president,” Ghadi Khoury, director of political affairs at the Lebanese Ministry of…

Threatening Letter, Bullet Sent To South Korean Embassy In Japan

TOKYO, Sept 4 (NNN-NHK) – The South Korean Embassy in Tokyo received a threatening letter accompanied by what appeared to be a bullet, late last month, the Japanese police said on Tuesday. Police in charge of the investigation said, the letter was delivered on Aug 27, to the embassy in…

Iraqi FM Meets Arab League Chief In Baghdad Over Arab, Regional Issues

BAGHDAD, Sept 4 (NNN-XINHUA) – Iraqi Foreign Minister, Mohammed al-Hakim, met with Arab League (AL) Secretary-General, Ahmed Aboul-Gheit, over Arab and regional issues, ahead of a meeting for Arab foreign ministers on Sept 10. In a joint press conference after their meeting, al-Hakim told reporters that, “we have discussed the…

Thai Govt Housing Bank To Compensate Flood Victims Hit By Tropical Storm Podul

BANGKOK, Sept 4 (NNN-TNA) – The Thai Government Housing Bank (GH Bank) announced that, it will be offering seven emergency relief measures for people affected by the tropical storm Podul. Chatchai Sirilai, the bank’s president, said, many provinces, especially in the North and Northeast, were affected by the storm, with…

Cambodia, Malaysia Sign Deals To Boost Trade, Investment, Tourism

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia, Sept 3 (NNN-AKP) – Cambodia and Malaysia signed two pacts today (Tuesday), to boost bilateral trade, investment and tourism, said a joint statement. Cambodian Prime Minister, Samdech Techo Hun Sen and visiting Malaysian Prime Minister, Dr. Mahathir Mohamad, presided over the signing ceremony of the deals after…

Vinda Group Begins Construction Of ASEAN Headquarters In Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Sept 3 (NNN-XINHUA) – Top Chinese tissue maker, Vinda International Holdings Ltd (Vinda International), begun construction of its unit, Vinda Group Southeast Asia (Vinda SEA) regional headquarters, in the Klang district of Malaysia’s Selangor state on Tuesday (today). Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony, Vinda SEA president, Su…

Thailand, South Korea Sign Cooperation Agreements, MoUs’

BANGKOK, Thailand, Sept 3 (NNN-TNA) – Thailand and South Korea signed several agreements in varied aspects of bilateral cooperation. At Government House, Thai Prime Minister, Prayut Chan-o-cha, and the visiting South Korean President, Moon Jae-in, witnessed the signing of the cooperation agreements between the two governments. Thailand and South Korea…