Taliban rule out taking part in Afghan talks until prisoners freed
Taliban militants will not take part in intra-Afghan talks until the Afghan government releases about 5,000 of their prisoners, spokesman said on Monday, presenting a major possible barrier to ending the war.
South Korea reports 123 new coronavirus cases, taking total to 4,335 – Yonhap
South Korea reported 123 new coronavirus cases, taking the country’s total infections to 4,335, the Yonhap news agency said, citing health authorities.
South Korea seeks coronavirus murder charges, over 3,000 dead worldwide
South Korea sought murder charges against leaders of a secretive church at the heart of its ballooning coronavirus outbreak on Monday as the global death toll rose above 3,000 and the Chinese province at the epicentre reported a fall in new cases.
EU ready to loosen purse strings as coronavirus bites economy
The European Union is considering measures to protect its economy against the impact of the coronavirus outbreak, top officials said on Monday, as health risks in Europe were raised to high after the virus spread to most countries in the bloc.
Tajikistan shuts border to nationals of 35 countries: sources
The government of Tajikistan has instructed airlines and travel agencies to stop selling tickets to nationals of 35 countries including the United States, Britain, China, Japan and Iran, industry sources said on Monday.
Policeman, fireman test positive for coronavirus in Rome
A policeman and a fireman based in Rome have tested positive for the new coronavirus, authorities said, raising the risk of the virus spreading in the Italian capital.
Guyana votes for leader to manage early years of oil boom
Voters in Guyana were heading to the polls on Monday for an election that will decide who oversees an oil boom set to transform the poor South American country, which faces a test of whether it can sustainably manage a sudden influx of natural resource…
Syrian government forces reenter strategic town, Turkey vows to keep up strikes
Syrian government forces entered parts of a strategic rebel-held town on Monday, and Turkey said it would keep hitting President Bashar al-Assad’s troops after ramping up operations in its biggest intervention yet into the Syrian civil war.
Blast at Afghan football field kills at least three: provincial governor
A blast at a football field in Afghanistan’s southeastern province of Khost killed at least three civilians on Monday, the provincial governor said.
Flights to and from Frankfurt Airport resume after drone sighting
Flights have resumed to and from Frankfurt Airport after a drone sighting stopped planes taking off and landing for around 90 minutes, Fraport – the operator of Germany’s largest hub – said on Monday.
