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.
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.
