Beirut explosion: City holds vigil to mourn blast victims

 BEIRUT, Aug 14 (NNN-AGENCIES) — People in Beirut have attended a vigil for the more than 200 victims of the huge explosion that devastated the Lebanese capital a week ago. A crowd stood in silence near the ruins of the city’s port as a Muslim call to prayer was broadcast…

Lebanon lawmakers debate emergency imposed after blast

A Lebanese man talking on the phone while seated by the rubble of a destroyed building in Beirut. BEIRUT, Aug 14 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Lebanon’s parliament convened Thursday to approve a two-week state of emergency in Beirut declared by the government following a deadly explosion that has reignited angry street protests.…

Bangladesh proposes to host D-8 summit virtually in December or January

DHAKA, Aug 14 (NNN-BSS) — Dhaka has conveyed that Bangladesh would like to host the 10th D-8 Summit and its ancillary events ‘virtually’ in December 2020 or January 2021 in the context of COVID-19 pandemic scenario. The proposal was placed at the Special Session of the D-8 Commissioners’ Meeting preparatory…

Beirut explosion: All Malaysians in Lebanon reported to be safe

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 13 (NNN-BERNAMA) — All Malaysians in Beirut, Lebanon, have so far been reported to be safe, although the number of casualties due to the massive explosion that shook the Lebanese capital last week has now reached 160 people while another 5,000 were injured and 60 are still reported missing.…

Jordan To Close Border Crossing With Syria As COVID-19 Cases Rise

AMMAN, Aug 13 (NNN-PETRA) – Jordan decided to close the Jaber border crossing with Syria for one week, as of today, after an increase of local COVID-19 cases. Jordanian Interior Minister, Salameh Hammad, said, the decision was taken, upon recommendation from the health authorities. Jordan witnessed a rise in the…

Israel Restricts Gaza’s Fishing Zone Over Explosive Balloons

JERUSALEM, Aug 13 (NNN-MA’AN) – Israel said, it reduced Gaza Strip’s allowed fishing zone, following explosive balloons sent from the Palestinian enclave. The permitted fishing zone off Gaza was reduced from 15 nautical miles (about 27.8 km) to eight nautical miles, according to a statement issued by the office of…

Saudi Arabia-Hosted Meeting Stresses Importance To Maintain Sudan’s Stability

RIYADH, Aug 13 (NNN-SPA) – A declaration of the eighth meeting of the Friends of Sudan, stressed yesterday the importance and full support to the stability of Sudan. Hosted by Saudi Arabia, the online meeting aimed to promote peace and prosperity of Sudan. The declaration reaffirmed full political support for…

Roadside Bomb Hits U.S.-Led Coalition Truck In Southern Iraq

BAGHDAD, Aug 13 (NNN-NINA) – A roadside bomb explosion destroyed a truck belonging to the U.S.-led coalition forces in Dhi Qar province, in southern Iraq, the Iraqi military said. The blast took place at the al-Bataha intersection, near the provincial capital Nasiriyah, some 370 km south of Baghdad, which resulted…

Kenyans in Beirut stage demos outside consular office demanding to return home

BEIRUT, Aug 13 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Kenyans living in Lebanon’s capital Beirut have been demonstrating outside the consular office demanding to be flown back home.Several videos of the demos and photos of the Kenyans sitting outside the office late in the night have been shared online.The Kenyans, who are mostly women,…

Lebanese President Says Losses From Beirut’s Explosions Exceed 15 Billion USD

BEIRUT, Aug 13 (NNN-NNA) – Lebanese President, Michel Aoun, said that, losses from the explosions that hit Beirut’s port on Aug 4, exceed 15 billion U.S. dollars, LBCI local TV channel reported. “Primary information states that, losses exceed 15 billion dollars, in addition to the port’s damage and the need…
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