Yemen Army Shoots Saudi Drone over Hudaydah
Yemen army forces shot down a Saudi spy drone over the country’s western coastal province of Hudaydah.
Turkey Slams Plan to Annex West Bank
Presidential spokesman in Turkey, Ibrahim Kalin called on the international community to condemn Israel’s plan to annex the West Bank.
Iraq’s Forces Search for ISIS in Diyala
ISIS militants on Tuesday attacked overhead power lines on the outskirts of Iraq’s Mansouriya district, in Diyala governorate, a local source said.
COVID-19 infections hit 5 million
The number of global infections with the new coronavirus (COVID-19) passed five million on Wednesday.
Gunmen kill 8, injure more worshippers in Afghanistan mosque
Gunmen have opened fire in a mosque in central Afghanistan, killing at least eight worshippers and wounding 12 others, officials said.
UN Head: Coronavirus in Africa Could Push Millions into Poverty
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned Wednesday that the coronavirus pandemic threatens the progress of Africa and could push millions into extreme poverty.
Biden Wins Oregon Primary
Former Vice President Joe Biden won Oregon Democratic presidential primary, outpacing Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders and Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren.
Prospects of normalization grim in Libya
Analysts say that Libya is one of the most important crisis to watch for in 2020 because of the involvement of Russia and Turkey. More importantly, the plight of the Libyans after almost 10 years of civil war cannot be ignored.
Earthquake in China Leaves 4 Dead
Four people were killed and another 24 injured when an earthquake shook southwestern China, local authorities said Tuesday.
Europe easing lockdown, as coronavirus mounts in South America, Africa
Major landmarks including Vatican’s Saint Peter's Basilica and the Acropolis in Athens reopened Monday as Europe accelerated its lockdown easing, but mounting coronavirus infections in Brazil, India, and South Africa showed the worst is still to come in many countries.