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Erdogan to meet Putin with hopes of reaching Idlib ceasefire

Erdogan to meet Putin with hopes of reaching Idlib ceasefire

Russian, Turkish leaders will meet in Moscow, with aim to stop clashes between Turkish and Syrian government forces. The Turkish and Russian presidents prepare to meet in...
Iran to temporarily free 54,000 prisoners as coronavirus spreads

Iran to temporarily free 54,000 prisoners as coronavirus spreads

Iran will temporarily release 54,000 people from prisons as officials struggle to contain the rapid spread of the biggest coronavirus outbreak in the Middle East. Iran has reported 77 deaths, one...
Malaysia's new prime minister delays parliament by two months

Malaysia’s new prime minister delays parliament by two months

Muhyiddin's rivals were planning to call a confidence vote to test the new leader's support in parliament. Malaysia's newly-appointed prime minister Muhyiddin Yassin has postponed the start...
Modi to hand over social media accounts for Women's Day

Modi to hand over social media accounts for Women’s Day

Feminists accuse India PM of publicity stunt after he decides to hand over social media accounts to 'inspiring' women. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been ...
US conducts first air strike against Taliban since peace deal

US conducts first air strike against Taliban since peace deal

US carries out attack in Helmand province days after two sides signed a deal aimed at ending war in Afghanistan. The United States has carried out an...
Coronavirus | The COVID-19 outbreak may slow down globalisation further

Coronavirus | The COVID-19 outbreak may slow down globalisation further

Even if there is a limited outbreak outside China, a sharp slowdown in global growth is expected. The OECD now predicts that both China and India are expected to grow...
Turkish drones – a 'game changer' in Idlib

Turkish drones – a ‘game changer’ in Idlib

Ahead of Erdogan-Putin summit, Syrian opposition forces take strategic Idlib positions backed by Turkish drone power. Over the past five days, Syrian opposition forces have gained ground...
Fresh details emerge about Nigeria's first coronavirus case

Fresh details emerge about Nigeria’s first coronavirus case

Italian man traveled through Lagos to another state before he was put in quarantine, authorities say. An Italian man who has been confirmed to be Nigeria's first...
Malaysia's king appoints Muhyiddin Yassin as prime minister

Malaysia’s king appoints Muhyiddin Yassin as prime minister

Palace announcement trumps Mahathir Mohamad's bid to return to power after his resignation amid political crisis. Malaysia's king appoints seasoned politician Muhyiddin Yassin as the new...
Greece on the defensive as Turkey opens border to refugees

Greece on the defensive as Turkey opens border to refugees

Athens says it will push back any undocumented migrants from Turkey as Ankara opens borders for Europe-bound refugees. Greece is bracing itself for what could turn into...

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