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…

Iraqi, Egyptian Fm’s Hold Phone Call Over Regional Tension

BAGHDAD, Iraq, Aug 13 (NNN-NINA) – Iraqi Foreign Minister, Mohammed al-Hakim, held a phone call with his Egyptian counterpart, Sameh Shoukry, and discussed means to boost bilateral ties and find solutions for the regional crises. Al-Hakim and Shoukry exchanged views over a number of issues, including the crises in the…

Iran’s FM Criticises U.S. For “Militarising” Gulf Region

Zarif referred to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Saudi Arabia’s expenditure on weaponry, saying that, “the U.S. (sold) weapons worth 50 billion U.S. dollars to the region last year.” TEHRAN, Iran, Aug 13 (NNN-IRNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister, Mohammad Javad Zarif, said, the U.S. arms sales to some regional…

U.S. Delegation Arrives In Turkey To Prepare For Agreed Syrian Safe Zone

ANKARA, Turkey, Aug 13 (NNN-ANADOLU) – A U.S. delegation, on Monday, arrived in Turkey, to prepare for a Joint Operations Centre, on the planned Syrian safe zone, Turkish Defence Ministry said. A six-person U.S. delegation arrived in Turkey’s southern Sanliurfa province, the ministry said, in a statement, adding that, the…

10 Daesh Militants Killed In Air Strike, Gunfire In Western Iraq

BAGHDAD, Iraq, Aug 13 (NNN-NINA) – A total of ten Daesh militants were killed on Monday, in an air strike by U.S.-led coalition aircraft, and clashes with Iraqi security forces in western Iraq, the Iraqi military said. The Iraqi Counter-Terrorism Service (CTS), carried out a raid in coordination with the…