This is TRT World’s Daily News Brief for Friday, March 1st.

*) Pakistan to return captured Indian pilot

An Indian Air Force pilot being held by Pakistan is expected to be released today.

Pakistan's Prime Minister Imran Khan said the move was a goodwill gesture in a bid to reduce tension with India.

The pilot was captured after a brief dogfight over Kashmir on Wednesday.

Tension flared in the disputed region after a suicide bombing in India-administered Kashmir on February 14 killed more than 40 Indian soldiers.

*)Dozens die in bombing near Mogadishu hotel

Al Shabab launched an attack in Somalia's capital on Friday, killing dozens of people and wounding dozens more.

The terrorist group said the intended target was a hotel that government officials often use.

The attack started with a suicide car bombing.

At the time of writing, Somali troops were fighting Al Shabab near the hotel.

*)Israeli AG says he intends to indict Netanyahu for corruption

Israel's attorney-general says he intends to indict Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on corruption charges.

It's the first time a serving Israeli prime minister has been put on official notice of planned prosecution.

Netanyahu dismissed the move as a "witch hunt" meant to topple him.

*)US offers reward for Osama bin Laden’s son

The US is offering a $1 million reward for information on a son of late Al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden.

Bin Laden orchestrated the 2001 attacks on the US that killed close to 3,000 people.

He was killed by US forces in Pakistan in 2011.

According to US intel, his son Hamza is a rising commander in Al Qaeda, and wants to avenge his father's death.

*)HBO to air Michael Jackson documentary alleging sex abuse

And finally,

HBO is about to release the much-anticipated documentary about two men who say Michael Jackson sexually abused them when they were children.

'Leaving Neverland' goes to air in the US on March 3.

The singer's family has filed a $100 million lawsuit against HBO, saying the film is defamatory.

And that’s your daily news brief from TRT World... For more, head to TRTWORLD.com

This is TRT World’s Daily News Brief for Friday, March 1st.

*) Pakistan to return captured Indian pilot

An Indian Air Force pilot being held by Pakistan is expected to be released today.

Pakistan's Prime Minister Imran Khan said the move was a goodwill gesture in a bid to reduce tension with India.

The pilot was captured after a brief dogfight over Kashmir on Wednesday.

Tension flared in the disputed region after a suicide bombing in India-administered Kashmir on February 14 killed more than 40 Indian soldiers.

*)Dozens die in bombing near Mogadishu hotel

Al Shabab launched an attack in Somalia's capital on Friday, killing dozens of people and wounding dozens more.

The terrorist group said the intended target was a hotel that government officials often use.

The attack started with a suicide car bombing.

At the time of writing, Somali troops were fighting Al Shabab near the hotel.

*)Israeli AG says he intends to indict Netanyahu for corruption

Israel's attorney-general says he intends to indict Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on corruption charges.

It's the first time a serving Israeli prime minister has been put on official notice of planned prosecution.

Netanyahu dismissed the move as a "witch hunt" meant to topple him.

*)US offers reward for Osama bin Laden’s son

The US is offering a $1 million reward for information on a son of late Al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden.

Bin Laden orchestrated the 2001 attacks on the US that killed close to 3,000 people.

He was killed by US forces in Pakistan in 2011.

According to US intel, his son Hamza is a rising commander in Al Qaeda, and wants to avenge his father's death.

*)HBO to air Michael Jackson documentary alleging sex abuse

And finally,

HBO is about to release the much-anticipated documentary about two men who say Michael Jackson sexually abused them when they were children.

'Leaving Neverland' goes to air in the US on March 3.

The singer's family has filed a $100 million lawsuit against HBO, saying the film is defamatory.

And that’s your daily news brief from TRT World... For more, head to TRTWORLD.com

This is TRT World’s Daily News Brief for Thursday, February 28th.

*)Cohen calls Trump a 'con man' and 'racist'

Donald Trump’s ex-lawyer and fixer Michael Cohen has taken his best swing at his former boss.

But whether it had any impact remains to be seen.

Cohen called the US president a "con man" and "racist" and said he was a serial liar, in Congressional testimony on Wednesday.

But little of it was new.

Trump's defenders at the House hearing slammed the proceeding.

They asked why a convicted felon and proven liar on his way to prison was meant to be a credible witness now.

*)Kim-Trump summit ends without a deal

The North Korean-US summit in Hanoi ended earlier today without a statement or deal.

Trump did say later that he likes Kim Jong-un.

But he also said he wasn't committed to meeting him again.

Pakistan, India tensions simmer

Pakistan and India exchanged small arms fire through the night into Thursday morning in Kashmir, officials on both sides of the disputed region said earlier today.

There were also reports of some shelling. But there were no immediate reports of casualties.

World powers are urging restraint.

The latest flare-up in tension follows a recent suicide attack in India-administered Kashmir.

*)Erdogan says Turkey to increase cooperation with Chad

President Erdogan says Turkey will increase cooperation with Chad and other African countries.

Erdogan was speaking in Ankara after a meeting with Chad's President Idriss Deby Itno.

Erdogan said he would like to see bilateral trade volume increase to $100 million.

*)Ukraine pulls out of Eurovision contest after Russia row

And finally,

Ukraine has pulled out of this year's Eurovision song contest after the national winner refused to stop performing in Russia.

Anna Korsun was asked by Ukraine's public broadcaster to limit her visits to Ukraine's neighbour which is backing a separatist movement in the east of the country.

Korsun, who goes by the stage name 'Maruv,' said that was censorship and refused.

Eurovision is meant to be apolitical. But flag waving and nationalism have been a staple in recent years at the hugely popular song contest.

And that’s your daily news brief from TRT World... For more, head to TRTWORLD.com

This is TRT World’s Daily News Brief for Thursday, February 28th.

*)Cohen calls Trump a 'con man' and 'racist'

Donald Trump’s ex-lawyer and fixer Michael Cohen has taken his best swing at his former boss.

But whether it had any impact remains to be seen.

Cohen called the US president a "con man" and "racist" and said he was a serial liar, in Congressional testimony on Wednesday.

But little of it was new.

Trump's defenders at the House hearing slammed the proceeding.

They asked why a convicted felon and proven liar on his way to prison was meant to be a credible witness now.

*)Kim-Trump summit ends without a deal

The North Korean-US summit in Hanoi ended earlier today without a statement or deal.

Trump did say later that he likes Kim Jong-un.

But he also said he wasn't committed to meeting him again.

Pakistan, India tensions simmer

Pakistan and India exchanged small arms fire through the night into Thursday morning in Kashmir, officials on both sides of the disputed region said earlier today.

There were also reports of some shelling. But there were no immediate reports of casualties.

World powers are urging restraint.

The latest flare-up in tension follows a recent suicide attack in India-administered Kashmir.

*)Erdogan says Turkey to increase cooperation with Chad

President Erdogan says Turkey will increase cooperation with Chad and other African countries.

Erdogan was speaking in Ankara after a meeting with Chad's President Idriss Deby Itno.

Erdogan said he would like to see bilateral trade volume increase to $100 million.

*)Ukraine pulls out of Eurovision contest after Russia row

And finally,

Ukraine has pulled out of this year's Eurovision song contest after the national winner refused to stop performing in Russia.

Anna Korsun was asked by Ukraine's public broadcaster to limit her visits to Ukraine's neighbour which is backing a separatist movement in the east of the country.

Korsun, who goes by the stage name 'Maruv,' said that was censorship and refused.

Eurovision is meant to be apolitical. But flag waving and nationalism have been a staple in recent years at the hugely popular song contest.

And that’s your daily news brief from TRT World... For more, head to TRTWORLD.com

This is TRT World’s Daily News Brief for Thursday, February 28th.

*)Cohen calls Trump a 'con man' and 'racist'

Donald Trump’s ex-lawyer and fixer Michael Cohen has taken his best swing at his former boss.

But whether it had any impact remains to be seen.

Cohen called the US president a "con man" and "racist" and said he was a serial liar, in Congressional testimony on Wednesday.

But little of it was new.

Trump's defenders at the House hearing slammed the proceeding.

They asked why a convicted felon and proven liar on his way to prison was meant to be a credible witness now.

*)Kim-Trump summit ends without a deal

The North Korean-US summit in Hanoi ended earlier today without a statement or deal.

Trump did say later that he likes Kim Jong-un.

But he also said he wasn't committed to meeting him again.

Pakistan, India tensions simmer

Pakistan and India exchanged small arms fire through the night into Thursday morning in Kashmir, officials on both sides of the disputed region said earlier today.

There were also reports of some shelling. But there were no immediate reports of casualties.

World powers are urging restraint.

The latest flare-up in tension follows a recent suicide attack in India-administered Kashmir.

*)Erdogan says Turkey to increase cooperation with Chad

President Erdogan says Turkey will increase cooperation with Chad and other African countries.

Erdogan was speaking in Ankara after a meeting with Chad's President Idriss Deby Itno.

Erdogan said he would like to see bilateral trade volume increase to $100 million.

*)Ukraine pulls out of Eurovision contest after Russia row

And finally,

Ukraine has pulled out of this year's Eurovision song contest after the national winner refused to stop performing in Russia.

Anna Korsun was asked by Ukraine's public broadcaster to limit her visits to Ukraine's neighbour which is backing a separatist movement in the east of the country.

Korsun, who goes by the stage name 'Maruv,' said that was censorship and refused.

Eurovision is meant to be apolitical. But flag waving and nationalism have been a staple in recent years at the hugely popular song contest.

And that’s your daily news brief from TRT World... For more, head to TRTWORLD.com

This is TRT World’s Daily News Brief for Thursday, February 28th.

*)Cohen calls Trump a 'con man' and 'racist'

Donald Trump’s ex-lawyer and fixer Michael Cohen has taken his best swing at his former boss.

But whether it had any impact remains to be seen.

Cohen called the US president a "con man" and "racist" and said he was a serial liar, in Congressional testimony on Wednesday.

But little of it was new.

Trump's defenders at the House hearing slammed the proceeding.

They asked why a convicted felon and proven liar on his way to prison was meant to be a credible witness now.

*)Kim-Trump summit ends without a deal

The North Korean-US summit in Hanoi ended earlier today without a statement or deal.

Trump did say later that he likes Kim Jong-un.

But he also said he wasn't committed to meeting him again.

Pakistan, India tensions simmer

Pakistan and India exchanged small arms fire through the night into Thursday morning in Kashmir, officials on both sides of the disputed region said earlier today.

There were also reports of some shelling. But there were no immediate reports of casualties.

World powers are urging restraint.

The latest flare-up in tension follows a recent suicide attack in India-administered Kashmir.

*)Erdogan says Turkey to increase cooperation with Chad

President Erdogan says Turkey will increase cooperation with Chad and other African countries.

Erdogan was speaking in Ankara after a meeting with Chad's President Idriss Deby Itno.

Erdogan said he would like to see bilateral trade volume increase to $100 million.

*)Ukraine pulls out of Eurovision contest after Russia row

And finally,

Ukraine has pulled out of this year's Eurovision song contest after the national winner refused to stop performing in Russia.

Anna Korsun was asked by Ukraine's public broadcaster to limit her visits to Ukraine's neighbour which is backing a separatist movement in the east of the country.

Korsun, who goes by the stage name 'Maruv,' said that was censorship and refused.

Eurovision is meant to be apolitical. But flag waving and nationalism have been a staple in recent years at the hugely popular song contest.

And that’s your daily news brief from TRT World... For more, head to TRTWORLD.com

Wednesday, February 27, 2019

TEASE: Pakistan says its air force shot down two Indian warplanes over Kashmir incursion, and Spain accuses Shakira of tax fraud.

NEWSREADER INTRO: This is TRT World’s Daily News Brief for Wednesday, February 27th.

*)Pakistan says its air force shot down two Indian warplanes

Pakistan says its air force shot down two Indian warplanes after they crossed into Pakistan-administered Kashmir on Wednesday.

Islamabad also said India earlier shelled the region, killing six civilians and wounding several others.

The sharp escalation between the nuclear-armed neighbours follows a suicide bombing in India-administered Kashmir on February 14 that killed more than 40 Indian soldiers.

*)Buhari is re-elected Nigerian president

Nigerian President Buhari has secured a second term following an election marred by delays, logistical glitches and violence.

Buhari defeated his main opposition candidate Atiku Abubakar securing 56 percent of votes, according to the official count.

The main opposition party says it doesn't accept the election result.

*)Landslide buries dozens at illegal gold mine in Indonesia

More than 60 people are feared buried after an illegal gold mine collapsed on the Indonesia island of Sulawesi.

At least three of the miners were killed. Fifteen have been rescued and emergency services are digging for survivors.

*)Trump hails North Korea's "awesome potential"

US President Donald Trump has hailed what he's calling North Korea's "awesome potential." He said its leader, Kim Jong-un, wants to do something great.

The two leaders are in Vietnam's capital Hanoi for a two-day summit.

Top of the agenda is denuclearisation of the Korean Peninsula.

There is some speculation Trump might declare an end to the Korean War in his bid for a Nobel peace prize.

And finally,

*)Shakira to be questioned over alleged tax fraud

Shakira is facing questions in Spain over possible tax evasion.

A court wants to hear more from the Colombian superstar about $16.5 million in allegedly unpaid taxes.

It dates back to when she spent a lot of time in Spain between 2012 and 2014.

OUTRO: And that’s your daily news brief from TRT World... For more, head to TRTWORLD.com

Wednesday, February 27, 2019

TEASE: Pakistan says its air force shot down two Indian warplanes over Kashmir incursion, and Spain accuses Shakira of tax fraud.

NEWSREADER INTRO: This is TRT World’s Daily News Brief for Wednesday, February 27th.

*)Pakistan says its air force shot down two Indian warplanes

Pakistan says its air force shot down two Indian warplanes after they crossed into Pakistan-administered Kashmir on Wednesday.

Islamabad also said India earlier shelled the region, killing six civilians and wounding several others.

The sharp escalation between the nuclear-armed neighbours follows a suicide bombing in India-administered Kashmir on February 14 that killed more than 40 Indian soldiers.

*)Buhari is re-elected Nigerian president

Nigerian President Buhari has secured a second term following an election marred by delays, logistical glitches and violence.

Buhari defeated his main opposition candidate Atiku Abubakar securing 56 percent of votes, according to the official count.

The main opposition party says it doesn't accept the election result.

*)Landslide buries dozens at illegal gold mine in Indonesia

More than 60 people are feared buried after an illegal gold mine collapsed on the Indonesia island of Sulawesi.

At least three of the miners were killed. Fifteen have been rescued and emergency services are digging for survivors.

*)Trump hails North Korea's "awesome potential"

US President Donald Trump has hailed what he's calling North Korea's "awesome potential." He said its leader, Kim Jong-un, wants to do something great.

The two leaders are in Vietnam's capital Hanoi for a two-day summit.

Top of the agenda is denuclearisation of the Korean Peninsula.

There is some speculation Trump might declare an end to the Korean War in his bid for a Nobel peace prize.

And finally,

*)Shakira to be questioned over alleged tax fraud

Shakira is facing questions in Spain over possible tax evasion.

A court wants to hear more from the Colombian superstar about $16.5 million in allegedly unpaid taxes.

It dates back to when she spent a lot of time in Spain between 2012 and 2014.

OUTRO: And that’s your daily news brief from TRT World... For more, head to TRTWORLD.com

Wednesday, February 27, 2019

TEASE: Pakistan says its air force shot down two Indian warplanes over Kashmir incursion, and Spain accuses Shakira of tax fraud.

NEWSREADER INTRO: This is TRT World’s Daily News Brief for Wednesday, February 27th.

*)Pakistan says its air force shot down two Indian warplanes

Pakistan says its air force shot down two Indian warplanes after they crossed into Pakistan-administered Kashmir on Wednesday.

Islamabad also said India earlier shelled the region, killing six civilians and wounding several others.

The sharp escalation between the nuclear-armed neighbours follows a suicide bombing in India-administered Kashmir on February 14 that killed more than 40 Indian soldiers.

*)Buhari is re-elected Nigerian president

Nigerian President Buhari has secured a second term following an election marred by delays, logistical glitches and violence.

Buhari defeated his main opposition candidate Atiku Abubakar securing 56 percent of votes, according to the official count.

The main opposition party says it doesn't accept the election result.

*)Landslide buries dozens at illegal gold mine in Indonesia

More than 60 people are feared buried after an illegal gold mine collapsed on the Indonesia island of Sulawesi.

At least three of the miners were killed. Fifteen have been rescued and emergency services are digging for survivors.

*)Trump hails North Korea's "awesome potential"

US President Donald Trump has hailed what he's calling North Korea's "awesome potential." He said its leader, Kim Jong-un, wants to do something great.

The two leaders are in Vietnam's capital Hanoi for a two-day summit.

Top of the agenda is denuclearisation of the Korean Peninsula.

There is some speculation Trump might declare an end to the Korean War in his bid for a Nobel peace prize.

And finally,

*)Shakira to be questioned over alleged tax fraud

Shakira is facing questions in Spain over possible tax evasion.

A court wants to hear more from the Colombian superstar about $16.5 million in allegedly unpaid taxes.

It dates back to when she spent a lot of time in Spain between 2012 and 2014.

OUTRO: And that’s your daily news brief from TRT World... For more, head to TRTWORLD.com

Wednesday, February 27, 2019

TEASE: Pakistan says its air force shot down two Indian warplanes over Kashmir incursion, and Spain accuses Shakira of tax fraud.

NEWSREADER INTRO: This is TRT World’s Daily News Brief for Wednesday, February 27th.

*)Pakistan says its air force shot down two Indian warplanes

Pakistan says its air force shot down two Indian warplanes after they crossed into Pakistan-administered Kashmir on Wednesday.

Islamabad also said India earlier shelled the region, killing six civilians and wounding several others.

The sharp escalation between the nuclear-armed neighbours follows a suicide bombing in India-administered Kashmir on February 14 that killed more than 40 Indian soldiers.

*)Buhari is re-elected Nigerian president

Nigerian President Buhari has secured a second term following an election marred by delays, logistical glitches and violence.

Buhari defeated his main opposition candidate Atiku Abubakar securing 56 percent of votes, according to the official count.

The main opposition party says it doesn't accept the election result.

*)Landslide buries dozens at illegal gold mine in Indonesia

More than 60 people are feared buried after an illegal gold mine collapsed on the Indonesia island of Sulawesi.

At least three of the miners were killed. Fifteen have been rescued and emergency services are digging for survivors.

*)Trump hails North Korea's "awesome potential"

US President Donald Trump has hailed what he's calling North Korea's "awesome potential." He said its leader, Kim Jong-un, wants to do something great.

The two leaders are in Vietnam's capital Hanoi for a two-day summit.

Top of the agenda is denuclearisation of the Korean Peninsula.

There is some speculation Trump might declare an end to the Korean War in his bid for a Nobel peace prize.

And finally,

*)Shakira to be questioned over alleged tax fraud

Shakira is facing questions in Spain over possible tax evasion.

A court wants to hear more from the Colombian superstar about $16.5 million in allegedly unpaid taxes.

It dates back to when she spent a lot of time in Spain between 2012 and 2014.

OUTRO: And that’s your daily news brief from TRT World... For more, head to TRTWORLD.com