Chinese Company Signs 1.39-Billion-USD Contract For Construction In Iraq

BAGHDAD, Iraq, Aug 8 (NNN-NINA) – A Chinese company, on Wednesday, signed a 1.39-billion-U.S. dollar construction contract with Iraq, to implement civil engineering projects and infrastructure in southern Iraq. A statement by China Construction Third Engineering Bureau, said that, it had signed with Iraq, in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates,…

Turkey, US Agree On North Syria’s ‘Joint Operation Centre’

ISTANBUL, Turkey, Aug 8 (NNN-ANADOLU) – Turkey and the US have agreed to establish a joint operation centre, to manage tensions between a US-backed Kurdish militia and Turkish forces in northern Syria. The announcement came, after three days of tense negotiations with US officials, hoping to forestall a Turkish attack…

Jordan Signs Deal To Provide Palestine With Several Types Of Fuel

AMMAN, Jordan, Aug 8 (NNN-PETRA) – Jordan and Palestine signed a deal, to cover the Palestinian market’s needs of oil types, via and from Jordan. The deal, signed by Jordan’s Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources, Hala Zawati, and Palestinian Finance Minister, Shukri Bishara, entails cooperation in fulfilling Palestinian market’s…

Oman Extends Oil Deal Concessions With Petroleum Company For 15 Years

MUSCAT, Oman, Aug 8 (NNN-ONA) – Oman’s Ministry of Oil and Gas, signed an agreement with Daleel Petroleum, to extend exploration and production rights for 15 years for the company, in Block 5 concession area, in Ibri, 280 km west of the capital, Muscat. The deal, signed at the ministry’s…

UAE’s Oil Giant ADNOC Acquires 10-Percent Stake In Global Storage Operator VTTI

DUBAI, United Arab Emirate, Aug 8 (NNN-WAM) – Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), state oil company of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), announced a strategic investment, in global storage terminal owner and operator, VTTI. ADNOC, as part of the agreement, will acquire a 10-percent equity stake in VTTI. After…

Lebanon’s House Speaker Will Not Allow Country To Fall Apart

BEIRUT, Lebanon, Aug 8 (NNN-NNA) – Lebanese House Speaker, Nabih Berri, said that, he will not allow any event to divide the Lebanese and destroy the country. “Everybody should be keen on preserving political, financial and security stability in the country,” Berri was quoted as saying, during his weekly meeting…

Two Killed, 10 Injured In Clashes Near Presidential Palace In Yemen’s Aden

ADEN, Yemen, Aug 8 (NNN-SABA) – At least two people were killed and 10 others injured, in clashes between presidential guard forces and mourners, in the southern port city of Aden, a medical official said. A source working at Jamhuria public hospital in Aden said, “Medical teams received two killed…

UN Mission In Afghanistan Outraged By Taliban Attack In Kabul

UNITED NATIONS, Aug 8 (NNN-AGENCIES) – The UN Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), expressed outrage at a Taliban attack in Kabul, that led to “scores” of civilian casualties on Wednesday. In a Tweet, the Mission said, such “indiscriminate and disproportionate attacks in heavily populated civilian areas must stop.” According to media…

Indian PM Pays Tribute To Late Former FM Swaraj

NEW DELHI, India, Aug 8 (NNN-PTI) – Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, paid tributes to former external affairs minister, Sushma Swaraj, who died on Tuesday of cardiac arrest. Swaraj, 67, died on Tuesday night, at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), in the national capital. She was cremated…

Lao People Discuss Closer Integration Ahead Of ASEAN Day

VIENTIANE, Laos, Aug 7 (NNN-KPL) – For the ASEAN Day on Thursday (tomorrow), local media has released Lao citizens’ discussion, over the direction the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) should take, to achieve closer integration. ASEAN Day on Aug 8, marks the 52nd anniversary of the establishment of the…