Nine Dead In Plane Crash In The Philippines

MANILA, Philippines, Sept 2 (NNN-PNA) – All seven passengers and two pilots on board an 11-seater private plane were killed, in a fiery crash on Sunday afternoon, in Laguna province, south of Manila, in the Philippines. The medical evacuation plane, carrying seven passengers, a pilot and a co-pilot, crashed into…

Ex-Cambodian Provincial Governor Jailed 13 Years For Mistress Murder

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia, Sept 2 (NNN-AKP) – A Cambodian court on Monday (today), convicted former Takeo provincial governor, Lay Vannak, 46, of murdering his mistress and sentenced him to 13 years in prison. The verdict also sentenced former Takeo provincial deputy police chief, Lay Narith, 47, who is Vannak’s older…

Thai PM Orders Concerned Agencies To Provide Assistance To Flood-Affected Areas

BANGKOK, Thailand, Sept 2 (NNN-TNA) – Thai government spokesperson, Narumon Pinyosinwat, said, Prime Minister, Prayut Chan-o-cha, closely monitored the flood situation triggered by storm Podul and ordered for immediate assistance to affected people in 16 provinces. In a press statement, the spokesperson said, the flood situation had alleviated with the…

Iraq Exports Over 111 Million Barrels Of Crude In Aug

BAGHDAD, Iraq, Sept 2 (NNN-NINA) – Iraqi Oil Ministry said, it exported more than 111 million barrels of crude oil in Aug, bringing in revenue of over six billion usd. “Iraq’s total exports of crude oil in Aug reached about 111.7 million barrels, at an average of 3.60 million barrels…

Netanyahu Says Israel Might Launch Another Strike At Lebanon

JERUSALEM, Sept 2 (NNN-MA’AN) – Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, said that, his country is ready to launch another attack at Hezbollah in Lebanon, after fire exchanges broke out along the Lebanese border. Netanyahu said, he held consultation with the army’s command, following an anti-tank missile attack launched by Hezbollah…

Jordan Signs Six New Industrial Investment Deals

AMMAN, Jordan, Sept 2 (NNN-PETRA) – Jordan on Sunday, announced the signing of six agreements for investment in the industrial sector. The Jordan Industrial Estates Company said that, it signed deals to attract industrial investment in Salt and Madaba areas, in the country. At the signing ceremony, Jordan’s Minister of…

Oman To Organise Omani-Chinese Press Forum In Beijing

MUSCAT, Oman, Sept 2 (NNN-ONA) – The Omani Journalists Association (OJA), announced that, it will organise the “Omani-Chinese Press Forum” in Beijing, from Sept. 10 to 12. According to a press release of the OJA, the forum will be held in cooperation with the Omani embassy in China. It is…

Arab League Voices “Full Solidarity” With Lebanon Against Israeli Strikes

CAIRO, Egypt, Sept 2 (NNN-MENA) – The Arab League (AL), voiced its concern over the ongoing military escalation between Israel and Lebanon, stressing “full solidarity” with Beirut in confronting any aggression. “AL Secretary-General, Ahmed Aboul-Gheit, is following up with concern the developments of fire exchange in the border areas between…

Cease-Fire In Syria’s Idlib “Temporary”: Official

DAMASCUS, Syria, Sept 2 (NNN-SANA) – The cease-fire that was declared recently by the Syrian army, in the last major rebel stronghold in the northwestern province of Idlib is “temporary,” Syria’s presidential adviser, Buthaina Shabaan, said. He said, the Turkish army, which entered parts of Idlib, will be “forced” to…

Palestinian Official Condemns Honduras’s Move To Open Diplomatic Office In Jerusalem

RAMALLAH, Palestine, Sept 2 (NNN-WAFA) – A senior official in the Palestine Liberation Organisation (PLO), condemned the opening of a diplomatic office for Honduras in Jerusalem, as an “extension” of its embassy in Tel Aviv. “Opening this office is a violation and contrary to international law,” Saeb Erekat, secretary general…