Saudi Arabia Signs 20-Billion-USD Deals With Pakistan

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Feb 18 (NNN-SPA) – Saudi Crown Prince, Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud, on Sunday, signed with Pakistan, eight agreements worth 20 billion U.S. dollars, Al Arabiya TV reported. One of the agreements is about Saudi Arabia’s Aramco-run refinery in the Pakistani port of Gwadar, one of the…

Yemen’s Warring Parties Agree On First Phase Of Troop Withdrawal From Hodeidah

UNITED NATIONS, Feb 18 (NNN-SABA) – Yemen’s warring parties have agreed on the first phase of troop withdrawal from the Red Sea port city of Hodeidah, said the United Nations, on Sunday. Representatives of the Yemeni government and Houthi rebels met in the UN-facilitated talks in Hodeidah on Saturday and…

Indonesian Presidential Candidates Trade Second Debate Ahead Of Apr Election

Incumbent presidential candidate Joko Widodo (Jokowi) has stated that Indonesia needs firm steps to make good policies for its nation during second presidential debate at Hotel Sultan in Jakarta on Sunday, Feb 17, 2019. Photo courtesy ANTARA PHOTO JAKARTA, Indonesia, Feb 18 (NNN-ANTARA) – Indonesian presidential candidates, Joko Widodo and…

Malaysian Govt Guarantees Building One Million Affordable Homes Within 10 Years

PUCHONG, Selangor State, Malaysia, Feb 17 (NNN- BERNAMA) – Malaysian Prime Minister, Dr Mahathir Mohamad, has given an assurance that the Pakatan Harapan (PH) government will build one million affordable homes and low-cost houses, within a period of 10 years. He said, although the government was facing various constraints in…

Bulgarian, Indian Fms Discuss Strengthening Bilateral Ties

SOFIA, Bulgaria, Feb 17 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Bulgarian Foreign Minister, Ekaterina Zaharieva and her Indian counterpart, Sushma Swaraj, discussed here on Saturday evening, how to strengthen bilateral ties in areas such as trade and tourism. It was a very productive, very successful, very good meeting, Swaraj told reporters after bilateral talks.…

Cuban Population Decreases By Over 11,000 In 2018

HAVANA, Cuba, Feb 17 (NNN-PRENSA LATINA) – Cuba’s population decreased by over 11,000 people at the end of 2018, official media reported, citing an expert from the National Statistics Bureau (NSB). Juan Carlos Alfonso, NSB deputy director, confirmed the downward trend that has continued during the past three decades, the…

Thai, South Korean, U.S. Marines Conduct Amphibious Assault Exercise During Cobra Gold 2019

Photo courtesy US Military Youtube BANGKOK, Thailand, Feb 17 (NNN-TNA) – Thai, South Korean and U.S. marines conduct amphibious assault exercise during Cobra Gold 19, at Hat Yao Beach in Thailand’s south-eastern province of Chon Buri. According to a press release, the amphibious assault exercise included a process of transferring…

Myanmar Starts Traditional Sticky Rice-Making Competitions To Celebrate Harvest

Photo courtesy Mizzima YANGON, Myanmar, Feb 17 (NNN-MNA) – People were seen busily entering Myanmar’s traditional Htamane (sticky rice)-making competitions, in two major cities of Yangon and Mandalay, with high spirit, accompanied by traditional music groups and fans. Many of such competitions are held at monasteries and pagoda compounds, while…

Shark Attack At Popular Aussie Coastal Spot Leaves Surfer In Serious Condition

SYDNEY, Australia, Feb 17 (NNN-AGENCIES) – A surfer was airlifted to hospital in a serious condition, after being bitten by a shark, at a popular Australian coastal spot today (Sunday). Emergency services were deployed to Byron Bay in north-eastern New South Wales state, after reports of a shark attacking a…

Helicopter Crashes While Fighting Fires In New Zealand’s South Island

WELLINGTON, New Zealand, Feb 17 (NNN-AGENCIES) – A helicopter involved in fighting bush fires near the Pigeon Valley of the South Island of New Zealand, crashed at around 3.00 p.m. local time, according to Nelson Tasman Civil Defence sector. The pilot survived and is receiving medical treatment for non-life threatening…