Turkey exempts visa requirements for some EU states, Britain
Turkey has decided to exempt visa requirements for citizens from European Union countries Austria, Belgium, the Netherlands, Spain and Poland, as well Britain, for tourism up to 90 days as of March 2, the Foreign Ministry spokesman said on Thursday.
Israel, Palestinian Authority agree to end trade dispute: officials
Israel and the Palestinian Authority (PA) have reached an agreement to end a five-month long trade dispute, officials said on Thursday.
Coronavirus fears grip South Korea; China reports drop in new infections
Scores of new coronavirus cases and a first death in South Korea fanned fears on Thursday of the global spread of the pathogen as research suggested it was more contagious than thought and China appealed to its Southeast Asian neighbours for solidarity…
‘Like a zombie apocalypse’: Residents on edge as coronavirus cases surge in South Korea
Residents of a South Korean city at the centre of a new coronavirus outbreak described empty streets, deserted shops, and a climate of fear as a surge in confirmed cases linked to a church raised the prospect of wider transmission.
China’s Hubei, epicentre of coronavirus, extends work suspension to March 11
China’s Hubei province on Thursday asked firms not to resume work before March 11 due to the coronavirus outbreak, saying only businesses involved in epidemic prevention and control or necessary public services would be exempt.
Turkey, Russia discuss joint patrols option in Syria’s Idlib: official
Turkey and Russia are discussing possible joint patrols as one way to reach a deal to halt fighting and stem an exodus of civilians in Syria’s Idlib region, a Turkish official said on Thursday, a day after Ankara threatened military action to push back…
Many victims of shooting in Germany had immigrant background: report
Many of the victims of the shooting in the German town of Hanau had an immigrant background, German magazine Focus said based on a report from news agency dpa that cited security sources.
German state minister: Owner of car used to flee shooting was 43-year-old German
The German interior minister of the state of Hesse said the owner of the car used to leave the scene of a shooting in Hanau that left nine people dead was a 43-year-old German man from that town.
Lebanon’s Aoun vows accountability over financial crisis: Twitter
Lebanese President Michel Aoun said on Thursday measures would be taken to hold to account all those who contributed to Lebanon’s financial crisis through illegal actions be they transfers abroad, manipulation of Eurobonds or other acts.
Three test positive for coronavirus in Iran: health ministry official
Three patients have tested positive for the coronavirus in Iran, a health ministry spokesman said on Thursday.
