Netanyahu withdraws bid for parliamentary immunity from prosecution on corruption charges
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Tuesday he is withdrawing his bid for parliamentary immunity from prosecution on corruption charges.
Russian regions in Far East close border with China amid coronavirus fears: TASS
Three regions in Russia’s Far East have closed their borders with China until Feb. 7 amid fears over the outbreak of coronavirus in China, the TASS news agency cited the governor of Khabarovsk region as saying on Tuesday.
Qatar’s new prime minister to also hold post of interior minister: statement
Qatar’s new prime minister Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa bin Abdelaziz Al Thani will also hold the post of interior minister, the emir’s office said on Tuesday.
Dubai port operator DP World suspends staff travel to China
DP World, one of the world’s largest port operators, has suspended all staff travel to China until further notice due to the coronavirus outbreak there.
Australia battles new bushfire threat as smoke cloaks capital
Australian officials warned communities in bushfire-ravaged eastern states to strengthen fire defense on Tuesday amid forecasts of soaring temperatures and strong winds, as one approaching blaze cloaked the capital in thick smoke.
New Zealand PM Ardern calls September 19 election, faces tight race
New Zealanders will go to polls on September 19 to decide on a second term for Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, and also to vote in referendums on the divisive issues of legalizing cannabis and euthanasia.
Factbox: Key issues in New Zealand elections in September
New Zealanders will go to the polls on Sept. 19 to decide on a second term for Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, and also to vote in referendums on the divisive issues of legalizing cannabis and euthanasia.
Netanyanu says withdrawing bid for parliamentary immunity from prosecution on corruption charges
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday said he is withdrawing his bid for parliamentary immunity from prosecution on corruption charges.
Taliban repel Afghan forces’ bid to reach U.S. plane crash site
Afghan forces and Taliban fighters clashed in a central region where a U.S. military aircraft crashed, officials said on Tuesday, as the government tried to reach the wreckage site in a Taliban stronghold.
WHO chief says confident in China’s ability to contain virus, urges calm
The World Health Organization’s director-general said on Tuesday he is confident in China’s ability to control and contain the spread of a new coronavirus, China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said.
