Australian Government Introduces New Laws To Keep Dangerous Terrorists In Prison Indefinitely

CANBERRA, Australia, Aug 1 (NNN-AGENCIES) – The Australian government has introduced new laws to keep terrorists in prison, if they are still considered a threat. The government introduced the counter-terrorism legislation to Parliament on Thursday, saying, it will close a loophole, whereby convicted terrorists can avoid continuing detention orders, which…

Fire, Explosion Fatalities Down In Vietnam In Seven Months

HANOI, Vietnam, Aug 1 (NNN-VNA) – A total of 2,404 fires and explosions happened in Vietnam in the first seven months of this year, killing 65 people and injuring 113 others. The fires and explosions also caused property losses of some 781 billion Vietnamese dong (about 33.9 million U.S. dollars),…

Palestinians Refuse To “Bargain” Over Israeli Settlement Issue

RAMALLAH, Palestine, Aug 1 (NNN-WAFA) – Palestinians will never “bargain” on the UN resolutions, especially on the illegality of Israeli settlements, on occupied Palestinian territories, Palestinian President spokesperson, Nabil Abu Rudeineh, said, on Wednesday. In a statement, Rudeineh said, Palestinians should be allowed to build their houses on all territories…

Iraqi President Calls For Solutions Over Water Issue With Turkey

BAGHDAD, Iraq, Aug 1 (NNN-NINA) – Iraqi President, Barham Salih, highlighted the importance of boosting ties with Turkey, and reaching long-term solutions over the pending water issue between the two countries. A statement by the presidency’s media office said, Salih made the comments during his meeting in Baghdad, with Veysel…

Turkey Deploys Reinforcement Along Syrian Border

ANKARA, Turkey, Aug 1 (NNN-ANADOLU) – Turkey has deployed a 12-vehicle military convoy in southern Sanliurfa province, bordering Syria. The convoy, including armoured vehicles and commando units, accompanied by gendarmerie forces, arrived at the 1st Division Border Company Command in Ceylanpinar. Turkey has been dispatching its military reinforcement along the…

Oman Signs Gas Exploration Deal With Italy’s Eni, BP Oman

MUSCAT, Oman, Aug 1 (NNN-ONA) – Oman’s Ministry of Oil and Gas, signed a gas exploration agreement with Italy’s Eni and BP Oman, for concession block 77, the ministry said on its Twitter account on Wednesday. The agreement involves seismic studies and the drilling of exploration wells, and it is…

ADNOC Finalises Refining Partnership Deals With Italy’s Eni, Austria’s OMV

DUBAI, United Arab Emirate, Aug 1 (NNN-WAM) – The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), on Wednesday announced, it has finalised landmark strategic equity partnerships, with Italian Eni and Austrian OMV companies, in the oil refining field. The agreement, which had been announced in Jan, includes one of the world’s…

UAE Says Maritime Meeting With Iran “Satisfying”

DUBAI, United Arab Emirate, Aug 1 (NNN-WAM) – The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Foreign Ministry said, results of the sixth joint meeting with Iran, on maritime affairs, were “satisfying.” “The meeting was a continuation of the previous meetings of the joint committee, which was formed to discuss routine maritime issues,…

China Vows To Boost Cooperation With Iraq’s Kurdistan

BAGHDAD, Iraq, Aug 1 (NNN-XINHUA) – China’s Consul General in Erbil, Ni Ruchi, confirmed China’s desire to strengthen cooperation, with Iraq’s semi-autonomous region of Kurdistan, the Chinese consulate general said. Ni held a meeting in Erbil, with President of Kurdistan, Nechirvan Barzani, during which, the Chinese diplomat hailed the longstanding…

Jordan Reaffirms Stance On Palestinian Issue

AMMAN, Jordan, Aug 1 (NNN-PETRA) – King Abdullah II of Jordan, on Wednesday, received Jared Kushner, senior adviser to U.S. President, Donald Trump, who is visiting Jordan, as part of a regional tour. Discussing efforts to resolve the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, the Jordanian leader stressed the need to achieve just, comprehensive…