Syrian Army Eliminates Al-Nusra Terrorists, Destroys Their Rocket Launchers In Hama And Idleb

HAMA, Syria, April 25 (NNN-SANA) – Syrian Arab Army’s units, carried out concentrated operations against terrorist groups, in response to their breaches of the deescalation zones agreement. SANA’s reporter in Hama, said that, the army units launched rocket strikes against gatherings of Jabhat al-Nusra terrorists, and their rocket launching-pads, in…

Saudi Arabia Achieves Budget Surplus In First Quarter Of 2019

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, April 25 (NNN-SPA) – Saudi Arabia announced achieving a budget surplus in the first quarter of this year, which is the first since 2014. The surplus reached 27.8 billion Saudi riyals (7.4 billion U.S. dollars), Saudi Minister of Finance, Mohammed bin Abdullah Al-Jadaan, said, at the Financial…

Iraq To Conduct Oil, Gas Explorations In Western Desert

BAGHDAD, Iraq, April 25 (NNN-NINA) – Iraqi Oil Minister, Thamir al-Ghadhban, said that, the ministry is planning to conduct oil and gas explorations in the desert, in western Iraq, within the next four years. “The plans of the ministry in the next four years are aimed at conducting extensive explorations…

Yemen’s Houthi Rebels Launch Drone Strike On Saudi Army

SANAA, Yemen, April 25 (NNN-SABA) – Yemen’s Houthi rebels said, they launched a drone attack on Wednesday, on a gathering of Saudi soldiers in the Saudi southern province of Asir. “The drone strike hit the gathering of Saudi army in Rabuah area, killing dozens,” rebel TV al-Masirah reported. Meanwhile, Saudi-owned…

Oman’s Logistic Company Joins World Free Zones Organisation

MUSCAT, Oman, April 25 (NNN-ONA) – Oman Global Logistics Group “ASYAD” has become a member of the World Free Zones Organisation (World FZO), one of the largest and fastest growing free zone organisations in the world, ASYAD announced. “As a World FZO member, ASYAD will have year-round access to best-in-class…

Xi Meets Ethiopian Prime Minister

BEIJING, China, April 25 (NNN-XINHUA) – Chinese President, Xi Jinping, met with Ethiopian Prime Minister, Abiy Ahmed Ali, ahead of the Second Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation to be held from today to April 27 in Beijing. While stressing that Ethiopia is an important partner of China in…

Scotland’s First Minister Calls For New Independence Vote Before 2021

LONDON, April 25 (NNN-AGENCIES) – People in Scotland should be given the chance before 2021, to vote for independence from the United Kingdom, Scotland’s First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon said, in a speech. Sturgeon made the call, in a speech to the Scottish Parliament, following the decision by the EU Council…

Abu Dhabi International Book Fair Kicks Off

DUBAI, United Arab Emirate, April 25 (NNN-WAM) – The 29th edition of Abu Dhabi International Book Fair, kicked off on Wednesday, at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), with more than 500,000 titles on display. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior of the UAE,…

Thailand Extends Waiver Of One-Time Entry Fee For Visa On Arrival To Oct

BANGKOK, Thailand, April 25 (NNN-TNA) – Thailand’s cabinet approved in principle, an extended waiver of the fee for visa on arrival of foreign tourists to Thailand, according to a summary of the cabinet meeting, published online. The waiver of the one-time entry fee for visa on arrival, which was proposed…

Iraqi PM Meets U.S. Senate Delegation In Baghdad

BAGHDAD, Iraq, April 25 (NNN-NINA) – Iraqi Prime Minister, Adel Abdul Mahdi, held a meeting with a U.S. Senate delegation, headed by Democratic Senator, Tammy Duckworth, to discuss relations between Iraq and the U.S. “The sacrifices made by the Iraqis have pushed the danger from the region and the world,”…