REGIONAL DEVELOPMENTS

15.04.2020

Libyan unity govt capture strategic cities from rebels

https://www.africanews.com/2020/04/15/libyan-unity-govt-capture-strategic-cities-from-rebels/

A Russian-made Pantsir-S missile system downed a Mirage fighter in Libya

https://bulgarianmilitary.com/2020/04/15/a-russian-made-pantsir-s-missile-system-downed-a-mirage-fighter-in-libya/

Libya’s Sarraj: Won’t negotiate with Haftar again

https://www.aa.com.tr/en/middle-east/libya-s-sarraj-won-t-negotiate-with-haftar-again/1806092

Coronavirus: IMF says Middle East economy to see biggest shock in 40 years

https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/coronavirus-middle-east-economy-imf-arab-world

Israel's little-known support for Haftar's war in Libya

https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/israel-little-known-support-haftar-war-libya

China, U.S. must cooperate amid coronavirus, top Chinese diplomat tells Pompeo

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-china-pompeo/china-u-s-must-cooperate-amid-coronavirus-top-chinese-diplomat-tells-pompeo-idUSKCN21X2BI

16.04.2020

Pentagon Chief Claims Chinese Communist Party Was Misleading US About Coronavirus

https://sputniknews.com/us/202004161078982532-pentagon-chief-claims-chinese-communist-party-was-misleading-us-about-coronavirus/

Turkey sent special forces to the south of Idlib in Syria, sources said

https://bulgarianmilitary.com/2020/04/16/turkey-sent-special-forces-to-the-south-of-idlib-in-syria-sources-said/

Greece to Expand Turkish Border Fence, Claims Turks Shot at Greek Police

https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2020/04/16/greece-expand-turkish-border-fence-turks-shot-greek-police/

Turkey accuses Greece of violating Lausanne Treaty

https://www.ekathimerini.com/251775/article/ekathimerini/news/turkey-accuses-greece-of-violating-lausanne-treaty

Iran vessels accused of ‘harassing’ US warships in Gulf

https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20200416-iran-vessels-accused-of-harassing-us-warships-in-gulf/

17.04.2020

China urges US to stop politicizing COVID-19 pandemic

https://www.shine.cn/news/nation/2004176524/?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1587132785

18.04.2020

Taliban Militants Kill 5 Police Officers, Capture 7 in Afghan Kunduz Province

https://sputniknews.com/asia/202004181079008350-taliban-militants-kill-5-police-officers-capture-7-in-afghan-kunduz-province---source/?utm_campaign

Libyan government forces target Haftar militia

https://www.trtworld.com/africa/libyan-government-forces-target-haftar-militia-35521?utm_source=other&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign

Greece did an excellent job guarding Europe’s border, says German Minister

https://greekcitytimes.com/2020/04/18/greece-did-an-excellent-job-guarding-europes-border-says-german-minister/

19.04.2020

War in Libya continues despite UN calls to stop armed clashes

https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20200417-war-in-libya-continues-despite-un-calls-to-stop-armed-clashes/

UN opens investigation into Israel firing bombs into southern Lebanon

https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/un-opens-investigation-into-israel-firing-bombs-into-southern-lebanon/

US and Russia blocking UN plans for a global ceasefire amid crisis

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2020/apr/19/us-and-russia-blocking-un-plans-for-a-global-ceasefire-amid-crisis

Trump warns China could face consequences for virus outbreak

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-trump-china/trump-warns-china-could-face-consequences-for-virus-outbreak-idUSKBN2200XZ

20.04.2020

Foreign forces must leave Persian Gulf to make it a more secure place

https://iranpress.com/en/iran-i146236-foreign_forces_must_leave_persian_gulf_to_make_it_a_more_secure_place

Russia might send warships and subs off the coast of Venezuela to help the country

https://bulgarianmilitary.com/2020/04/20/russia-might-send-warships-and-subs-off-the-coast-of-venezuela-to-help-the-country/

Iran has boosted range of naval missiles to 700 km: Fars news agency

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-iran-security-missiles/iran-has-boosted-range-of-naval-missiles-to-700-km-fars-news-agency-idUSKBN22228P

22.04.2020

Assad regime and YPG/PKK terrorists clash in N Syria

https://www.aa.com.tr/en/middle-east/assad-regime-and-ypg-pkk-terrorists-clash-in-n-syria/1814254

TURKISH MILITARY SHELLS SYRIAN ARMY POSITIONS IN WESTERN ALEPPO

https://southfront.org/turkish-military-shells-syrian-army-positions-in-western-aleppo/

23.04.2020

Mike Pompeo: world must have access to Chinese labs to determine source of coronavirus

https://www.thenational.ae/world/the-americas/mike-pompeo-world-must-have-access-to-chinese-labs-to-determine-source-of-coronavirus-1.1009787

Pompeo Says Annexing West Bank Is Israel's Decision to Make

https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/.premium-pompeo-says-annexing-west-bank-is-israel-s-decision-to-make-1.8791028

WHO chief urges U.S. to reconsider funding, says 'virus will be with us for a long time'

https://news.yahoo.com/chief-says-virus-us-long-170535442.html

Iran Ratchets Up Warnings to U.S. Over Tensions in Persian Gulf

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-04-23/iran-says-u-s-action-in-gulf-will-be-met-with-swift-response

France Demands Iran Cease Ballistic Missile Activity after Satellite Launch

https://aawsat.com/english/home/article/2249161/france-demands-iran-cease-ballistic-missile-activity-after-satellite-launch

25.04.2020

Turkey condemns Israeli plan to annex occupied West Bank

https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20200424-turkey-condemns-israeli-plan-to-annex-occupied-west-bank/

Iranian, Qatari leaders discuss Persian Gulf escalation

https://www.aa.com.tr/en/middle-east/iranian-qatari-leaders-discuss-persian-gulf-escalation/1818393

US backs NATO call for Afghan cease-fire over pandemic

https://www.aa.com.tr/en/asia-pacific/us-backs-nato-call-for-afghan-cease-fire-over-pandemic/1818361

26.04.2020

European Union calls for Libya truce, resumption of peace talks

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/04/european-union-calls-libya-truce-resumption-peace-talks-200425163638098.html?utm_campaign

27.04.2020

Hundreds of Russian T-90 tanks are deployed to help al-Assad and Iran in Syria

https://bulgarianmilitary.com/2020/04/25/hundreds-of-russian-t-90-tanks-are-deployed-to-help-al-assad-and-iran-in-syria/

US, Iraq to negotiate American withdrawal from country: report

https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/us-iraq-to-negotiate-american-withdrawal-from-country-report/

Libya's Haftar calls for support amid military lösse

https://www.yenisafak.com/en/news/libyas-haftar-calls-for-support-amid-military-losses-3517975

US Military Sends 30 Trucks to Syria’s Hasakah: Report

https://www.tasnimnews.com/en/news/2020/04/27/2252277/us-military-sends-30-trucks-to-syria-s-hasakah-report

28.04.2020

Australia asks China to explain 'economic coercion' threat in coronavirus row

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-australia-china/australia-china-tensions-rise-over-coronavirus-inquiry-call-idUSKCN22A14H

Trump wants troops out of Afghanistan amid COVID-19

https://www.yenisafak.com/en/world/trump-wants-troops-out-of-afghanistan-amid-covid-19-3518072

Iran, Croatia Urge Collaboration in Coronavirus Battle

https://www.tasnimnews.com/en/news/2020/04/28/2252739/iran-croatia-urge-collaboration-in-coronavirus-battle

Colombia's National Liberation Army Announces End of Ceasefire From 1 May

https://sputniknews.com/latam/202004281079117438-colombias-national-liberation-army-announces-end-of-ceasefire-from-1-may/

29.04.2020

Pompeo says U.S. 'concerned' over south Yemen separatist self-rule declaration

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-yemen-security-usa-pompeo/pompeo-says-u-s-concerned-over-stcs-self-rule-declaration-in-yemens-south-idUSKCN22A3I6

Israel: We are working hard to return our troops from Gaza

https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20200429-israel-we-are-working-hard-to-return-our-troops-from-gaza/#.Xqk-6_TOvNU.whatsapp

Turkey ranks third worldwide in supplying medical aid

https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/turkey-ranks-third-worldwide-in-supplying-medical-aid-154288

Pompeo pushes China to provide access to Wuhan labs over coronavirus outbreak

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-usa-pompeo/pompeo-pushes-china-to-provide-access-to-wuhan-labs-over-coronavirus-outbreak-idUSKBN22B1XA

30.04.2020

UAE officials 'visit Sudan' to rally support for Libya's Haftar

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/04/uae-officials-visit-sudan-rally-support-libya-haftar-200429193354885.html

Germany designates Lebanon's Hezbollah as 'terrorist organisation'

https://www.trtworld.com/europe/germany-designates-lebanon-s-hezbollah-as-terrorist-organisation-35891

Haftar militia in Libya pauses fighting after military setbacks

https://www.trtworld.com/africa/haftar-militia-in-libya-pauses-fighting-after-military-setbacks-35889

U.S. has brought new weapons to Syria: another conflict between the groups is unfolding

https://en.news-front.info/2020/04/30/u-s-has-brought-new-weapons-to-syria-another-conflict-between-the-groups-is-unfolding/