Thousands protest across Lebanon over dire economy, proposed WhatsApp fee withdrawn
A general view of Beirut central district BEIRUT, Oct 18 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Demonstrators and police clashed in Lebanon on Thursday as…
Turkey, US agree on Syria ceasefire to force Kurdish fighters’ withdrawal
ANKARA, Oct 18 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Turkey has agreed to suspend its Syriaoffensive for five days and will end the assault…
Qatar to end controversial migrant worker restrictions
DOHA, Oct 18 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Qatar announced plans to scrap key aspects of its controversial “kafala” labour rules, including the…
US Pres Trump hails ‘great news’ after Pence-Erdogan talks on Syria
WASHINGTON, Oct 18 (NNN-AGENCIES) — US President Donald Trump hailed “great news” following talks between his vice president and Turkish…
Saudi company signs MoU for investing $2.5b in Bangladesh power sector
DHAKA, Oct 18 (NNN-BSS) — Saudi Arabia (KSA) based company, ACWA Power signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for investing…
UAE Announces Establishment Of World’s First AI University
DUBAI, Oct 17 (NNN-WAM) – The first graduate-level and research-based Artificial Intelligence (AI) university in the world, was established on…
Jordan Denies Reports Of Extending Land Lease To Israel
AMMAN, Oct 17 (NNN-PETRA) – Jordan, on Wednesday, denied Israeli media reports that, Jordan had agreed to renew an agreement…
One Malaysian Dead, 10 Hurt In Bus Mishap In Turkey
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17 (NNN-Bernama) — A Malaysian was killed and 10 others were hurt after their tour bus was…
Two Belgian Jihadist Fighters Escape From Kurdish Prison In Syria
BRUSSELS, Oct 17 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Two Belgian jihadist fighters, who were taken prisoners in northeastern Syria, had escaped, Belgium’s Coordinating…
Lebanon Works To Put Out Big Fire For Third Consecutive Day Amid Criticism Of Gov’t Neglect
BEIRUT, Oct 17 (NNN-NNA) – For the third consecutive day, Lebanon’s civil defence, in cooperation with the Lebanese army, worked…