Gunman fires at Indian protesters after threatening ‘final journey’ live on Facebook
A gunman went live on Facebook to warn he was taking his “final journey” before firing at a protest against India’s new citizenship law in Delhi on Thursday, wounding a student.
China virus cases surpass SARS as big economic hit looms
Infections from China’s coronavirus spread to more than 8,100 people globally on Thursday, surpassing the 2002-2003 SARS epidemic’s total in a fast-spreading health crisis forecast to pummel the world’s second-largest economy.
IMF says too soon to quantify China’s coronavirus economic impact
The International Monetary Fund said on Thursday it is closely monitoring China’s coronavirus outbreak, but it is too soon to quantify the potential economic impact of the virus that is halting tourism and commerce throughout the country.
Holiday spots in southern Thailand face hard times after coronavirus outbreak
Thai tourist boat company “Love Andaman” is facing a bleak February after China banned all outbound group tours this week to try to contain the coronavirus outbreak.
Iraq says it resumes anti-Islamic State operations with U.S. coalition
Iraq’s military said on Thursday it was resuming operations with the U.S.-led coalition against Islamic State, which it had halted after the killing of Iranian General Qassem Soleimani by U.S. forces and Iran’s retaliatory attacks on bases hosting thos…
Air France suspends all flights to mainland China until February 9
Air France announced on Thursday it will suspend all its scheduled flights to and from mainland China until Feb 9, the latest reaction in response to the deadly coronavirus outbreak in China.
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.
