Morocco Seizes 1.63 Tonnes Of Cannabis

RABAT, Morocco, Sept 15 (NNN-MAP) – The Moroccan police busted a drug trafficking gang, in the southern city of Agadir and seized 1.63 tonnes of cannabis. Two suspects aged 41 and 49, with criminal records, were arrested, said the police department in a statement. A car was seized, as well…

70,000 Security Agents To Be Deployed On Presidential Election Day In Tunisia

TUNIS, Tunisia, Sept 15 (NNN-TAP) – At least 70,000 security agents are deployed in different parts of the country, today, to ensure the smooth run of the early presidential election, the Interior Ministry announced. “Members of the security apparatus will be responsible for ensuring the holding of the presidential elections…

Chinese Treasures Go On Show At Glasgow’s Top Gallery

LONDON, Sept 15 (NNN-XINHUA) – An exhibition of rare Chinese art went on display Saturday, at Glasgow’s Kelvingrove Gallery and Museum, one of the leading visitor attractions in Scotland. The exhibition features a collection of some of the wonderful porcelain, bronze and Jade from the Chinese Dynastic periods, collected by…

British PM Likens Himself To Incredible Hulk Ahead Of Brexit Talks

LONDON, Sept 15 (NNN-AGENCIES) – British Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, likened himself to the Incredible Hulk in an interview on Saturday, ahead of talks with European leaders. “The madder Hulk gets, the stronger Hulk gets,” Johnson told the Mail on Sunday newspaper. “Hulk always escaped, no matter how tightly bound…

Colombia Confirms Interest In Co-Hosting 2030 World Cup

BARRANQUILLA, Colombia, Sept 15 (NNN-ANDINA) – Colombian President, Ivan Duque, confirmed the country’s interest in co-hosting the 2030 FIFA World Cup, alongside Ecuador and Peru. Ecuador President, Lenin Moreno, revealed plans for the joint candidacy last week, after meeting with Duque and Peruvian President, Martin Vizcarra, during a summit in…

5.9-Magnitude Quake Hits Laiwui In Indonesia: USGS

NEW YORK, Sept 15 (NNN-AGENCIES) – An earthquake, with a magnitude of 5.9 on the Richter Scale, jolted 106 km ENE of Laiwui, Indonesia, at 16:21:29 GMT on Saturday, the U.S. Geological Survey said. The epicentre, with a depth of 10 km, was initially determined to be at 0.9715 degrees…

Brunei To Experience Thunderstorms, More Haze Conditions

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Sept 15 (NNN-BB NEWS) – Brunei is expected to brace for thunderstorms during the monsoon season, which also coincides with active development of cyclonic systems over the Northwest Pacific and the South China Sea, local media reported. Brunei Darussalam Meteorological Department (BDMD) said that, no major reports…

Iraq Signs 1.3-Billion-USD Deal With German, Egyptian Companies

BAGHDAD, Sept 15 (NNN-NINA) – Iraqi Ministry of Electricity, signed a deal valued at 1.3 billion U.S. dollars with the consortium of the German Siemens and the Egyptian Orascom, to renovate two power plants in Iraq’s central province of Salahudin. Located near the oil-refinery town of Baiji, some 200 km…

Iran Ready To Transit Natural Gas To Europe

TEHRAN, Sept 15 (NNN-IRNA) – Iran is in talks with the European Union, to supply natural gas to the European countries, Financial Tribune daily reported on Saturday. Iranian natural gas will be sent to Europe through a pipeline from Turkey, Hassan Montazer-Torbati, CEO of National Iranian Gas Company, was quoted…

Denmark Donates 39 Million USD Annually For Syrian Refugees In Lebanon: Ambassador

BEIRUT, Sept 15 (NNN-NNA) – Denmark’s new ambassador to Lebanon, Merete Juhl, said that, her country donates 39 million U.S. dollars yearly to Lebanon for hosting Syrian refugees, local media reported. “Denmark is one of the countries that have offered support for Lebanon and Jordan, in coordination with the United…