U.S. welcomes Saudi Arabia’s pledge of $100 million for Syria
The United States on Thursday welcomed Saudi Arabia’s contribution of $100 million to help stabilize parts of Syria no longer held by Islamic State, which comes as the Trump administration looks to cut back on foreign aid.
Four planes make emergency landings in Chile and Peru after bomb threats
Four planes were forced to make emergency landings in Chile and Peru on Thursday because of bomb threats issued to Chile’s civil aviation authority, the authority said in a statement.
Peru to tighten entry requirements for Venezuelans as migration surges: sources
The government of Peruvian President Martin Vizcarra is going to start barring Venezuelan migrants from entering the country unless they have passports, two government sources said on Thursday, following a similar decision in neighboring Ecuador.
Taiwan president visits Belize looking to shore up support
Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen arrived in Belize on Thursday as she seeks to shore up dwindling alliances in the face of pressure from China to stamp out the island’s international recognition.
Ecuador tightens entry requirements for Venezuelans as influx swells
Ecuador on Thursday said that Venezuelans entering the country would need a passport from Saturday, an apparent attempt to curb a rising influx of migrants fleeing their homeland.
Trump says U.S. will not pay Turkey for release of detained American
President Donald Trump said on Thursday the United States “will pay nothing” to Turkey for the release of detained American pastor Andrew Brunson, who he called “a great patriot hostage.”
Four planes make emergency landings in Chile and Peru after bomb threats: authorities
Four planes were forced to make emergency landings in Chile and Peru on Thursday due to bomb threats issued to the Chilean Civil Aviation Authority, it said in a statement.
U.S. Secretary of State names Brian Hook special envoy for Iran
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Thursday named senior policy adviser Brian Hook as Washington’s special representative for Iran.
Xiamen Air passenger jet overshoots runway in Manila, no casualties
An Xiamen Air aircraft veered off a rain-soaked runway on landing at the Philippine capital’s main airport just before midnight, causing widespread flight disruptions on Friday due to a temporary runway closure, officials said.
U.S. says more sanctions await if Turkey does not free pastor
The United States warned Turkey on Thursday to expect more economic sanctions unless it hands over detained American pastor Andrew Brunson, as relations between the two countries took a further turn for the worse.
