Argentine President’s Ruling Party Shocked By Defeat In Primary Elections

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina, Aug 13 (NNN-PRENSA LATINA) – Argentine President, Mauricio Macri’s conservative ruling party was shocked by the bruising defeat, in the just-concluded primary elections, while expressing the determination to seek a reverse. Taking note of voters’ discontent over Macri’s government, shown in the primary elections, held on Sunday,…

400-Billion-USD Investment Needed In Australian Infrastructure

CANBERRA, Australia, Aug 13 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Australia must spend hundreds of billions of dollars on infrastructure, to cope with population growth over the next 15 years, a government report warned. An audit, released by Infrastructure Australia, on Tuesday (today), said that, the government must invest 600 billion Australian dollars (405.3…

Multiple People Stabbed In Australia’s Sydney

SYDNEY, Australia, Aug 13 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Multiple people were reported to have been stabbed, in Sydney’s Central Business District (CBD), on Tuesday (today), with a video posted on social media, showing a man brandishing a knife being detained by passersby. While the motive of the attack is not yet known,…

Laos Needs More Exports For Freight Train To Thailand

VIENTIANE, Laos, Aug 13 (NNN-KPL) – The newly launched cross-border freight train service between Laos and Thailand, requires more cargo shipments from Laos to reduce an imbalance of trade. The train can carry 10 to 20 containers in and out of the country every day, but the number of exporters…

World Bank Optimistic About Economic Growth In Laos

VIENTIANE, Laos, Aug 13 (NNN-KPL) – The World Bank is optimistic about economic growth in Laos, which is projected to rebound to 6.5 percent in 2019, rising from 6.3 percent recorded in 2018. Despite continued fiscal tightening, the pickup is expected to be driven by robust investment in mega infrastructure…

Thailand’s Longest Wooden Bridge On Brink Of Collapse In Face Of Heavy Rains

BANGKOK, Thailand, Aug 13 (NNN-TNA) – The Thai Army is on a vigil watch over Thailand’s longest wooden bridge, the Mon (Uttamanusorn) Bridge, as continuous rain slashes through Thailand’s western province of Kanchanaburi. Colonel Saratvuth Chaisith, commander of the 29th infantry regiment, based in the western province of Kanchanaburi, told…

Iran Warns Against Israeli Presence In Gulf

TEHRAN, Iran, Aug 13 (NNN-IRNA) – Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC), has warned against any Israeli presence in the Gulf region, Press TV reported, Monday. “Any presence of the Zionist regime (of Israel) in the Gulf waters is illegal, as it may result in war and confrontation in the…

Bosnia Bans Import Of Swine, Its Products From Serbia, Due To Suspicion Of African Swine Fever

SARAJEVO, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Aug 13 (NNN-AGENCIES) – After suspecting that there are pigs infected with African swine fever (ASF) in Serbia, the Veterinary Office of Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH), temporarily forbidden the imports of swine meat and its products from the country. The office explained that, the temporary ban…

Saudi Aramco Reports Net Income Of 46.9 Billion USD In First Half Of 2019

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Aug 13 (NNN-SPA) – Saudi petroleum company, Aramco, reported a net income of 46.9 billion U.S. dollars, in the first half of 2019. The company highlighted in a statement that, during the same period last year, the net profit was 53 billion U.S. dollars. Earnings before interest…

Saudi King Meets Abu Dhabi Crown Prince On Ties

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Aug 13 (NNN-SPA) – Saudi King, Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, received, on Monday, the Abu Dhabi Crown Prince, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, in Minna. The meeting was also attended by the Saudi crown prince, and discussed ties between the two countries. The two sides…