U.S. sanctions Iran’s nuclear organization, to renew waivers on Iran nuclear work: sources
The United States on Thursday imposed sanctions on Iran’s nuclear entity and its top official, the Treasury Department said, but sources said it will allow Russian, Chinese and European firms to continue work at Iranian nuclear sites to make it harder …
Pompeo backs ‘Five Eyes’ intelligence sharing despite UK decision on Huawei
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo endorsed Britain’s role on Thursday in a privileged system for sharing U.S. intelligence, playing down a rift over London’s decision to allow a Chinese firm to help build its new mobile phone network.
Yemen’s Houthis offer talks for prisoner swap with Sudan through Red Cross: TV
Yemen’s Houthi group are ready to hold talks with Sudan over an exchange of prisoners through the International Committee of the Red Cross, al-Masirah, the television channel run by the Iran-aligned group, said on Thursday.
Indian smartphone makers fear supply disruptions due to China virus
The deadly coronavirus outbreak in China could start to disrupt India’s production of smartphones if it continues to spread in February, industry executives said, as it could delay component shipments.
Factbox: What do we know about the new coronavirus?
A new coronavirus that has killed 170 people in China is spreading to other countries, alarming health experts.
Travel from China naturally dropping off in light of coronavirus: U.S. Health Secretary
U.S. Health Secretary Alex Azar said on Thursday that travel from China has naturally dropped off since the discovery of a new coronavirus, amid airlines canceling flights and the U.S. State Department issuing strict travel warnings, but all options ar…
China virus triggers global rush for protective masks
From South Korea to the Czech Republic, China’s coronavirus outbreak has triggered a massive surge in demand for protective masks, with factories scrambling to fill orders and shops selling out.
Hamas’ Meshaal says Palestinians working to foil Trump plan
Palestinians around the world are uniting to thwart U.S. President Donald Trump’s Middle East peace plan, former Hamas leader Khaled Meshaal said, criticizing Arab governments who supported the plan.
China says Chinese nationals who are family members of foreigners can fly out of Wuhan
China’s Foreign Ministry said on Thursday that Chinese nationals who are family members of foreign citizens can board evacuation flights from Wuhan, the epicenter of the coronavirus outbreak, if they wish.
Assault on Syria’s Idlib pushes 700,000 to flee in potential ‘international crisis’: U.S. envoy
An assault on rebel-held northwest Syria by government forces in recent days has pushed some 700,000 people to flee toward the Turkish border, raising the specter of an international crisis, U.S. Special Envoy for Syria James Jeffrey said on Thursday.
