U.S. senator calls for action on forced labor in China’s Xinjiang
A senior U.S. senator on Tuesday accused U.S. firms of willfully ignoring “horrific” forced labor conditions in China’s Xinjiang region and called on the Commerce Department to stop American companies and consumers buying goods produced by such labor.
Olympics could be delayed 1-2 years if Games can’t go ahead in summer
A delay of one or two years would be the “most feasible” option if the Tokyo Olympics cannot be held this summer due to the global outbreak of the coronavirus, a member of the organising committee’s executive board has told Reuters.
Pilot killed in Pakistan Air Force F-16 crash in Islamabad
A Pakistan Air Force F-16 fighter jet crashed on Wednesday in a parade ground in the capital, Islamabad, killing the pilot as he was rehearsing for a Pakistan Day air show, the air force said.
Ukrainian capital Kiev shuts schools, mass events to prevent spread of virus
Ukraine’s capital Kiev will close schools and universities from Thursday until the end of March to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, city mayor Vitali Klitschko said on Wednesday.
Erdogan says Turkey to keep border open for migrants until EU fulfills deal
Turkey will keep its border open for migrants trying to travel to Europe until the European Union meets Ankara’s expectations over a 2016 migration deal with the bloc, President Tayyip Erdogan said on Wednesday.
India closes a border, extends travel curbs as regional coronavirus cases rise
India ramped up travel restrictions and closed a border with neighboring Myanmar to counter the coronavirus outbreak, as countries across South Asia reported a rise in cases on Wednesday.
Thailand restricts visitor visas to limit virus spread
Thailand will temporarily suspend issuing visas on arrival to visitors from 19 countries and territories, including China, to contain the spread of the coronavirus, its interior minister said on Wednesday.
Austrian rail operator suspends train connections with Italy
Austrian rail operator OBB said on Wednesday that it suspends all passenger train connections to and from Italy until further notice due to the coronavirus outbreak.
Danube boat captain goes on trial over crash that killed 27 in Budapest
A boat captain involved in the worst accident in more than half a century on the Danube River went on trial in Hungary on Wednesday over the crash in Budapest that killed 25 South Korean tourists and two Hungarian crew last year.
Five die as light plane crashes in northern Australia
A light plane crashed in heavy monsoon rains on the northeastern tip of Australia on Wednesday, killing all five people on board, police said.
