Lebanon’s PM Announces State Of Economic Emergency

BEIRUT, Lebanon, Sept 3 (NNN-NNA) – Lebanese Prime Minister, Saad Hariri, announced a state of economic emergency in Lebanon, local media reported. “We have six months for us to work properly, on all the needed reforms, to avoid reaching economic deterioration,” Hariri was quoted as saying. Hariri’s remarks came, following…

Arab League Chief To Visit Baghdad Today

BAGHDAD, Iraq, Sept 3 (NNN-NINA) – The Iraqi Foreign Minister, Mohammed al-Hakim, said, the Arab League (AL) Secretary-General, Ahmed Aboul-Gheit, will pay a visit to Baghdad today (Tuesday). In a tweet, al-Hakim said, “We will receive the AL secretary-general in Baghdad tomorrow (today), and will hold talks in the Foreign…

Arab Inter-Parliamentary Union Slams Israel’s Remarks On Settlements

AMMAN, Jordan, Sept 3 (NNN-PETRA) – The Arab Inter-Parliamentary Union (AIPU), on Monday, slammed Israeli procedures that seek to expand the construction of illegal settlements on Palestinian territories. President of the AIPU and Jordan’s Lower House Speaker, Atef Tarawneh, said that, Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu’s remarks, on imposing “Jewish…

Chinese Companies See Promising Market In Syria During Damascus Fair

DAMASCUS, Syria, Sept 3 (NNN-SANA) – Chinese companies taking part in the ongoing Damascus International Fair, see a promising market in Syria, in the post-war era, Chinese business representatives said. At the Chinese pavilion in the Damascus’ fair, several companies showcased their products, which are mainly related to the reconstruction…

Lebanon Condemns Turkish Criticism Of Aoun’s Ottoman Speech

BEIRUT, Lebanon, Sept 3 (NNN-NNA) – Lebanon condemned Turkey’s criticism of Lebanese President, Michel Aoun’s speech on Ottoman, local news agency, Lebanon Debate reported. “The president’s speech included some historical facts about what Lebanon has faced under the Ottoman rule. Both the Lebanese and Turkish population have overcome this history,…

Iraq Suspends U.S.-Sponsored TV Channel Over Corruption Report

BAGHDAD, Iraq, Sept 3 (NNN-NINA) – The Iraqi government, suspended the offices of the U.S.-sponsored al-Hurra TV channel for three months, over a programme, about alleged corruption among Sunni and Shiite religious clerics. A statement by Iraqi Communications and Media Commission (CMC), said, “The CMC Board of Trustees decided to…

Zimbabwe President To Address Anti-Sanctions Rally

HARARE, Zimbabwe, Sept 3 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Zimbabwean President, Emmerson Mnangagwa, is expected to address party supporters, set to gather in Harare for an anti-sanctions solidarity march, this Thursday (Sept 5). The Herald newspaper reported that the march is in support of Southern African Development Community (SADC) member states, who are…

Japanese PM Plans To Reshuffle Cabinet Next Week

TOKYO, Japan, Sept 3 (NNN-NHK) – Japanese Prime Minister, Shinzo Abe, said that, he intends to reshuffle his cabinet next week, with a major revamp expected. Following a liaison meeting of the government and the ruling coalition parties on Monday, the prime minister, who also heads the ruling Liberal Democratic…

Israeli Military Chief, UNIFIL Commander Meet Over Current Tensions

JERUSALEM, Sept 3 (NNN-MA’AN) – Israeli army said, its military chief met with the force commander of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), a day after hours-long intense fighting between Hezbollah and Israel, along the Lebanese border. Israel’s Chief of General Staff, Aviv Kohavi, met with the UNIFIL…

2,500 Cases Of Dengue Fever Reported In Fiji This Year

SUVA, Fiji, Sept 2 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Fiji recorded more than 2,500 cases of dengue fever, so far this year, with one death reported by the Ministry of Health. Fijian Minister for Health and Medical Services, Ifereimi Waqainabete, said today that, dengue is a worrying disease as it not only poses…