Factbox: Details of the deal signed between the United States and the Taliban
The United States signed a deal with Taliban insurgents on Saturday that could pave the way toward a full withdrawal of foreign soldiers from Afghanistan and represent a step toward ending the 18-year-war there. Below are the key details.
Mahathir to tell Malaysia’s king he has support in parliament to be PM
Malaysia’s Mahathir Mohamad said on Saturday that he intends to send a letter to the king to inform him of the support he has from the majority of lawmakers in parliament to be prime minister.
Austria hints at border closures in echo of Europe’s last migration crisis
Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz hinted on Saturday that borders could be closed across the Balkans in response to a rush of migrants towards Greece from Turkey, echoing action taken during Europe’s 2015-16 migration crisis.
Polish opposition presidential candidate promises to rebuild ties with EU
Poland should rebuild ties with the European Union, do more to fight climate change and spend millions of dollars on healthcare, the main opposition challenger in May’s presidential elections told hundreds of supporters on Saturday.
Hong Kong police fire tear gas as black-clad protesters return to streets
Hong Kong police fired tear gas on Saturday to disperse hundreds of black-clad protesters, some armed with petrol bombs, during a rally to mark six months since the authorities stormed a subway station and arrested demonstrators.
Japan PM Abe seeks citizens’ help in coronavirus fight as Olympics to go ahead
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Saturday called on the public to cooperate in a “tough battle” to contain the coronavirus outbreak in coming weeks as the country prepares to hold the Olympic Games in Tokyo as planned.
U.S. to keep working with Egypt, Ethiopia, Sudan on Blue Nile dam
The United States will continue to work with Egypt, Ethiopia and Sudan until they sign an accord on a giant Blue Nile hydropower dam, after failing to secure signatures from the three countries this week, U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said Fri…
Top British home office mandarin quits over minister’s behavior
Britain’s top official in the ministry responsible for policing resigned on Saturday after clashes with Home Office minister Priti Patel, in the latest test of Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s plans for overhauling how the government operates.
Qatar reports its first coronavirus in man who returned from Iran
Qatar’s health ministry reported on Saturday the first case of coronavirus infection in the country.
Thousands in Montenegro march against religion law
Thousands of people, led by Serbian Orthodox Church clerics, marched peacefully through the Montenegrin capital Podgorica on Saturday in protest against a law they fear will be used to target the church’s assets and status.
