Snow traps 1,000 motorists in Tunisia
Tunis: Heavy snow has trapped around 1,000 motorists in northwestern Tunisia, the prime minister’s office said on Monday.
Japan to give Vietnam new patrol vessels
Hanoi: Japan will provide Vietnam new patrol vessels, Japanese PM Shinzo Abe said on Monday on the last stop of his four-nation tour to boost his country’s trade and security engagements in Asia.
Hamas to free rebel arrested in demos
Gaza City: Hamas said on Monday it had agreed to release those arrested in connection with protests over severe electricity shortages.
US vP visits Ukraine in show of support
Kiev: Outgoing US Vice President Joe Biden arrived in Ukraine on Monday to support the war-scarred country’s leaders amid concerns that ties could chill under Donald Trump.
Venezuela prez renews crisis controls
Caracas: Venezuela’s leader Nicolas Maduro has angered his opponents by refusing to face them for his annual presidential address, fanning tensions as he renewed his emergency powers.