REGIONAL DEVELOPMENTS

29.03.2020

'Big mistake': Italy blasts European Commission chief, says Europe needs 'great Marshall Plan' to battle pandemic crisis

https://www.rt.com/news/484408-italy-corona-bonds-economy/

Video: Houthi leader exploits coronavirus fears to recruit new members

https://english.alarabiya.net/en/News/gulf/2020/03/29/Houthis-exploit-coronavirus-fears-to-recruit-new-members.html

Tunisia gets 250 million euros from EU to tackle coronavirus impact

https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20200329-tunisia-gets-250-million-euros-from-eu-to-tackle-coronavirus-impact/

Saudi: Missiles intercepted above Riyadh and city of Jizan

https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20200329-saudi-missiles-intercepted-above-riyadh-and-city-of-jazan/

30.03.2020

Trump strikes friendly tone on China with trade in mind, as his top officials point fingers over pandemic

https://amp.cnn.com/cnn/2020/03/29/politics/trump-china-coronavirus-trade/index.html?__twitter_impression=true

North Korea says tested multiple rocket launcher

https://tass.com/world/1137235

Israel is using coronavirus to implement the deal of the century

https://www.middleeasteye.net/opinion/coronavirus-palestinians-trapped-between-pandemic-and-israeli-occupation

US deploys new troops to Iraq’s Ain al-Asad base: Report

https://www.presstv.com/Detail/2020/03/30/621922/Iraq-US-forces-Ain-al-Asad-base-Pentagon-

31.03.2020

U.S. DEPLOYS TWO BATTERIES OF PATRIOT MISSILES IN IRAQ. MORE TO COME

https://southfront.org/u-s-deploys-two-batteries-of-patriot-missiles-in-iraq-more-to-come/

France, Germany & Britain send medical goods to Iran, test new trade mechanism

https://www.rt.com/newsline/484557-france-germany-iran-goods/

Iran’s ambassador thanks Turkey for coronavirus aid

https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20200331-irans-ambassador-thanks-turkey-for-coronavirus-aid/

01.04.2020

Oil rises as US and Russia look to combat Saudi pricing strategy

https://english.alaraby.co.uk/english/news/2020/3/31/oil-rises-after-us-and-russia-plan-talks

Saudi Arabia enters peace talks in Yemen after massive attack by Ansarallah forces

https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/saudi-arabia-enters-peace-talks-in-yemen-after-massive-attack-by-ansarallah-forces/

Iran or Its Proxies Planning Sneak Attack on US Troops or Assets Will Pay 'Very Heavy Price' – Trump

https://sputniknews.com/amp/us/202004011078794379-iran-or-its-proxies-planning-sneak-attack-on-us-troops-or-assets-will-pay-very-heavy-price---trump/

Republic of Moldova requests international assistance in their response to COVID-19

https://www.nato.int/cps/en/natohq/news_174829.htm?selectedLocale=en

02.04.2020

Iraq launches military operation against Daesh remnants

https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20200402-iraq-launches-military-operation-against-daesh-remnants/

Trump expects oil deal between Saudi Arabia and Russia 'within days'

https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/trump-expects-oil-deal-between-saudi-arabia-and-russia-within-days

LNA Says Turkish Battleship Strikes Area in Western Libya

https://aawsat.com/english/home/article/2212856/lna-says-turkish-battleship-strikes-area-western-libya

AFRIN LIBERATION FORCES ANNOUNCE NEW OPERATIONS AGAINST TURKISH-BACKED MILITANTS

https://southfront.org/afrin-liberation-forces-announce-new-operations-against-turkish-backed-militants-video/

04.04.2020

US’ Biden calls on Trump to ease sanctions on Iran to confront coronavirus

https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20200403-us-biden-calls-on-trump-to-ease-sanctions-on-iran-to-confront-coronavirus/

Saudi Arabia rebukes Russia over comments on OPEC+ deal

https://www.dailysabah.com/business/energy/saudi-arabia-rebukes-russia-over-comments-on-opec-deal

Libya: GNA shoots down 3 Sukhoi fighters belonging to Haftar

https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20200404-libya-gna-shoots-down-3-sukhoi-fighters-belonging-to-haftar/

“Come back alive”: Ukrainian militants will be used in NATO operations

https://en.news-front.info/2020/04/04/come-back-alive-ukrainian-militants-will-be-used-in-nato-operations/

05.04.2020

U.S. embargo thwarts Chinese medical aid to Cuba

https://newsus.cgtn.com/news/2020-04-05/U-S-embargo-thwarts-Chinese-medical-aid-to-Cuba-Pqwnxq9Ff2/index.html

Trump Says Doesn't 'Care About OPEC', Will Put Tariffs on Oil Imports If He Has to

https://sputniknews.com/us/202004041078837283-trump-says-doesnt-care-about-opec-will-put-tariffs-on-oil-imports-if-he-has-to/

LNA: Turkey sends Kurdish prisoners to fight in Libya

https://bulgarianmilitary.com/2020/04/05/lna-turkey-sends-kurdish-prisoners-to-fight-in-libya/

06.04.2020

Taliban threaten more attacks if peace deal not honored

https://www.aa.com.tr/en/asia-pacific/taliban-threaten-more-attacks-if-peace-deal-not-honored/1793576

Libya's GNA Accuses LNA of Violating Peace Deal During COVID-19 Crisis

https://sputniknews.com/world/202004061078851227-libyas-gna-accuses-lna-of-violating-peace-deal-during-covid-19-crisis/

Oil negotiators race for pact with US role in balance

https://luxtimes.lu/world/40333-oil-negotiators-race-for-pact-with-us-role-in-balance

Turkish occupation sends military vehicles to Ras al-Ayn to stop infighting among its mercenaries

https://www.sana.sy/en/?p=189399

Turkey pursues Libya campaign despite growing financial woes

https://www.al-monitor.com/pulse/originals/2020/04/turkey-libya-campaign-keep-on-despite-coronavirus-outbreak.html

07.04.2020

Taliban refused to continue prisoner exchange talks with Kabul

https://en.news-front.info/2020/04/07/taliban-refused-to-continue-prisoner-exchange-talks-with-kabul/

China's Soft Power Offensive Is Working - 89 Nations and Counting Receiving COVID Aid

https://russia-insider.com/en/chinas-soft-power-offensive-working-89-nations-and-counting-receiving-covid-aid/ri28621

08.04.2020

Over 148,000 asylum seekers enter Greece

https://www.aa.com.tr/en/europe/over-148-000-asylum-seekers-enter-greece/1796981

Afghan government releases 100 Taliban prisoners

https://news.yahoo.com/afghan-government-says-release-100-taliban-prisoners-095947306.html

Russia: Natural decline in oil production is not the same as joint oil cuts

https://english.alarabiya.net/en/business/energy/2020/04/08/Russia-Natural-decline-in-oil-production-is-not-the-same-as-joint-oil-cuts

Nearly 300 air strikes conducted by Saudi-led coalition in Yemen in seven days: Army

https://www.presstv.com/Detail/2020/04/08/622549/Yemeni-army-Saudi-led-coalition-air-strikes

HOUTHIS TARGET SAUDI-BACKED FORCES IN SOUTHERN YEMEN WITH MEDIUM-RANGE BALLISTIC MISSILE

https://southfront.org/houthis-target-saudi-backed-forces-in-southern-yemen-with-medium-range-ballistic-missile/

09.04.2020

Oil sinks as market doubts OPEC supply cuts will be enough

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-global-oil/oil-prices-rise-on-optimism-opec-meeting-will-result-in-supply-cut-idUSKCN21Q3DV?il=0

Five Rockets Hit NATO Air Base in Eastern Afghanistan - Resolute Support Mission

https://sputniknews.com/asia/202004091078893947-five-rockets-hit-nato-air-base-in-eastern-afghanistan---resolute-support-mission/

Pompeo: Trump is ready to cooperate with any country in the fight against the pandemic

https://en.news-front.info/2020/04/09/pompeo-trump-is-ready-to-cooperate-with-any-country-in-the-fight-against-the-pandemic/

10.04.2020

Saudi, Russia outline record oil cut under U.S. pressure as demand crashes

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-global-oil-opec/saudi-russia-outline-record-oil-cut-under-u-s-pressure-as-demand-crashes-idUSKCN21R00R?il=0

Israel warns after Syrian commander visit to Hezbollah positions: ‘We see you

https://english.alarabiya.net/en/News/middle-east/2020/04/10/Israel-warns-after-Syrian-commander-visit-to-Hezbollah-positions-We-see-you-

11.04.2020

U.S. commander in Afghanistan and Taliban discuss violence reduction in Doha meeting

https://in.reuters.com/article/usa-afghanistan-taliban/u-s-commander-in-afghanistan-and-taliban-discuss-violence-reduction-in-doha-meeting-idINKCN21T0BD

12.04.2020

Georgia and NATO conducted exercises in the Black Sea

https://bulgarianmilitary.com/2020/04/12/georgia-and-nato-conducted-exercises-in-the-black-sea/

China's US Envoy Says Trade Deal Being Implemented

https://www.tasnimnews.com/en/news/2020/04/12/2241727/china-s-us-envoy-says-trade-deal-being-implemented

OPEC, Russia approve biggest-ever oil cut to support prices amid coronavirus pandemic

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-global-oil-opec-azerbaijan/opec-russia-meet-again-to-approve-biggest-ever-oil-cut-idUSKCN21U0J6?il=0

13.04.2020

The EU called on to establish relations with Russia after the coronavirus pandemic

https://en.news-front.info/2020/04/13/the-eu-called-on-to-establish-relations-with-russia-after-the-coronavirus-pandemic/

Britain will be the most affected country in Europe – government is preparing for a 30% collapse of the economy

https://en.news-front.info/2020/04/13/britain-will-be-the-most-affected-country-in-europe-government-is-preparing-for-a-30-collapse-of-the-economy/

THE ATLANTIC ALLIANCE HAD PREEXISTING CONDITIONS. THE PANDEMIC WILL WORSEN THEM

https://warontherocks.com/2020/04/the-atlantic-alliance-had-preexisting-conditions-the-pandemic-will-worsen-them/

Turkish-backed Libyan forces capture 2 cities west of Tripoli

https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/turkish-backed-libyan-forces-capture-2-cities-west-of-tripoli/

14.04.2020

China's trade slump eases in March, but pandemic set to deepen export downturn

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-china-economy-trade/china-exports-imports-slow-their-falls-in-march-outlook-still-grim-idUSKCN21W0BU?il=0

Global economy in 2020 on track for sharpest downturn since 1930s: IMF

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-imf-worldbank-outlook/coronavirus-great-lockdown-to-shrink-global-economy-by-3-in-2020-imf-idUSKCN21W1MA?il=0

Syrian Army launches attack on jihadist forces at southern Idlib front-lines

https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/syrian-army-launches-attack-on-jihadist-forces-at-southern-idlib-front-lines/