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Vol. 02 Issue 16, October 16, 2019
Madinah police: 35 expatriates died, 4 others injured after bus collided with heavy vehicle TL Bureau, Madinah
Spokesman of Madinah police announced that at 7:00 pm on Wednesday 17/ 2/ 1441H., the competent security authorities, with the support of the Saudi Red Crescent Authority, dealt with a collision of a private chartered bus transporting (39) - thirty nine - expatiates in the kingdom of Asian and Arab nationalities with a heavy vehicle (loader), in Al-Akhal Center in Madinah area, resulting in the death of (35) and the injury of (4) of its passengers and transferring them to AlHamna Hospital. The competent authorities have initiated an investigation into this collision.
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UK PM’s meeting US Secretary of Defense with NATO Affirms US and international Secretary General Opposition of Turkish Jens Stoltenberg Invasion in Syrian Territories TL Bureau, London
A Downing Street spokesperson said : Today the Prime Minister welcomed NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg to Downing Street. The Prime Minister began by emphasising the UK’s ongoing commitment to NATO, and thanked the Secretary General for the role he has played in supporting and strengthening the Alliance. Both leaders looked forward to the UK-hosted NATO Leaders’ Meeting in December and the opportunity it will provide to discuss issues such as tackling the new and evolving challenges NATO faces; working together to better share the burden of collective defence and give new impetus to international arms control The Secretary General praised the UK for meeting and exceeding the NATO spending target. The Prime Minister and Secretary General welcomed the progress that has been made on spending by Allies in recent years, with $100 billion more contributed to NATO members’ defence budgets since 2016, but agreed that all NATO members should have a plan to spend 2% of their GDP on defence.
TL Bureau, Washington D.C.
US Secretary of Defense Mark Esper affirmed that “despite the opposition and repeated warnings from the United States and the international community, Turkish President Erdogan ordered a unilateral invasion of northern Syria that has resulted in widespread casualties, refugees, destruction, insecurity, and a growing threat to US military forces. In a statement issued by the US Department of Defense issued yesterday, Esper said that “this unacceptable incursion has also undermined the successful multinational “defeat ISIS” mission in Syria, and resulted in the release of many dangerous ISIS detainees.” Due to Turkey’s irresponsible actions, the risk to US forces in northeast Syria has reached an unacceptable level. We are also at risk of being engulfed
United States Resumes U.S. Assistance for El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras TL Bureau, Washington D.C.
Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State Today the Department informed Congress of my intent to resume targeted U.S. foreign assistance funding for El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras. Previously, pursuant to my authority over foreign assistance funds and the direction given to me by President Trump, I directed the Department of State and the US Agency for International Development (USAID) to temporarily cease providing assistance to these countries until the governments of these countries took sufficient action to reduce the overwhelming number
of migrants coming to the U.S. border. Thanks to the President’s policy and to the response from these countries, we are seeing great progress. Recently signed Asylum Cooperation Agreements (ACAs) are but one example. To enable further progress in these countries’ efforts, some targeted Department of State and USAID funding will resume at this time. This funding will support programs that are advancing our joint efforts to mitigate illegal immigration from El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras. These programs will complement our joint
security plans for each government; augment private sector efforts to create economic opportunity; promote rule of law, institution building, and good governance; and help these countries develop their capacities to implement the recently signed agreements to build stronger local asylum systems. The US commends the creative thinking and commitment of the governments of El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras to reaching our shared goal of reduced outward migration from these countries to the United States.
in a broader conflict. Therefore, at US President Donald Trump’s direction, the US Department of Defense is executing a deliberate withdrawal of US military personnel from northeast Syria,” the US Secretary of Defense added. He asserted that Turkey’s unilateral action was unnecessary and impulsive, pointing out that President Erdogan bears full responsibility for its consequences, to include a potential ISIS resurgence, possible war crimes, and a growing humanitarian crisis. He affirmed that the bilateral relationship between the United States and Turkey has also been damaged.”I will be visiting NATO next week in Brussels, where I plan to press our other NATO allies to take collective and individual diplomatic and economic measures in response to these egregious Turkish actions,” he concluded
Federal Council calls for immediate end to hostilities and facilitates provision of humanitarian aid in Syria TL Bureau, Bern
The Federal Council condemns Turkey’s military intervention in Syria, which it considers to be in violation of the UN Charter and therefore contrary to international law. It calls on Turkey to immediately cease all hostilities and to work through negotiation towards immediate de-escalation and a political solution to the conflict. Switzerland has stated this position to Turkey several times in recent days. At the same time, the Federal Council decided at its meeting of 16 October 2019 to aid the establishment of business relations necessary for the work of the humanitarian actors active in Syria. The amended ordinance on measures against Syria will enter into force on 15 November 2019.