Turkey says Syria talks with Russia positive, constructive – Anadolu
Talks between Turkey and Russia on the implementation of a ceasefire agreement in Syria’s Idlib region are “positive, constructive”, Turkish Defence Minister Hulusi Akar was quoted as saying by the state-run Anadolu news agency on Wednesday.
Turkey will not shy from military action in Syria’s Idlib if words not kept
President Tayyip Erdogan said on Wednesday that Turkey will not shy away from taking even stronger military action than in the past in northwest Syria’s Idlib region if words are not kept regarding a ceasefire agreed last week.
First coronavirus death in Belgium, Belga news agency says
Belgium’s health ministry reported on Wednesday the first coronavirus death in the country, Belga news agency said citing a statement.
Russian parliament backs changes allowing Putin to run again for president
Constitutional changes allowing Vladimir Putin to run for president again in 2024 sailed through Russia’s lower house of parliament on Wednesday, opening the way for him to potentially stay in power until 2036.
Bahrain records 77 new coronavirus cases among evacuees from Iran
Bahrain reported 77 new coronavirus cases among citizens evacuated from Iran by plane, the Gulf state’s health ministry said on Wednesday, for a total of 189 infections, while two meetings of G20 economies in Saudi Arabia were postponed.
Iraq cancels Friday prayers in Shi’ite holy city of Kerbala over coronavirus fears
Iraq canceled Friday prayers in the Shi’ite holy city of Kerbala due to concerns about the coronavirus, a statement from the administration of the city’s holy site said on Wednesday.
Hungary begins trial of Ukrainian captain involved in 2019 Danube crash
A Hungarian court began the trial on Wednesday of a Ukrainian boat captain involved in a crash on the Danube River in Budapest last year that killed 25 Korean tourists and two Hungarian crew, the worst accident in more than half a century on the river….
Malaysian PM calls on Mahathir to endorse new government
Malaysia’s new prime minister, Muhyiddin Yassin, extended an olive branch on Wednesday to the leader he recently replaced, veteran politician Mahathir Mohamad, calling on him to endorse the new government after weeks of political tension.
At least one dead, dozens injured in Mexico City metro crash
At least one person was killed and 41 injured when two trains collided on Mexico City’s underground metro network late on Tuesday, local authorities said.
Moldova closes schools, universities to prevent virus spread
Moldova closed all its kindergartens, schools, colleges and universities for two weeks from Wednesday in a bid to stop the spread of the coronavirus, state health officials said.
