Thursday, January 24, 2019

Venezuela is plunged into political crisis after an opposition leader names himself president.

NEWSREADER INTRO: This is TRT World’s Daily News Brief for Thursday, January 24th.

Venezuela plunged into political crisis

Venezuela is in uncharted waters after an opposition leader named himself interim president.

Juan Guaido is the leader of the opposition-controlled Congress.

President Nicolas Maduro is vowing to fight the attempted political coup, with supporters of both camps pouring into the streets.

The military appears to be backing Maduro.

UN calls for dialogue on Venezuela

The international community is split on the crisis in Venezuela.

Major regional players Brazil, Colombia, Chile, Peru and Argentina are recognising Guaido's bid.

But Cuba has been joined by Russia and Turkey in voicing support for Maduro.

The UN is urging dialogue.

US has a long history of meddling in the region

This latest phase in the crisis in Venezuela was triggered when US Vice President Mike Pence called Maduro a dictator with no legitimacy.

The US has a long history of meddling in Latin American politics, backing dictators at times across the region.

Pelosi shuts down Trump

In other news, US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has shut down President Donald Trump's State of the Union address until the government is back at work.

Trump partially shut down the government in a bid to get funding for his wall on the Mexican border.

The president agreed to postpone his speech to Congress to a later date.

Boeing tests its flying car

And finally,

Boeing is getting into the car industry. Flying cars that is.

It's announced that its prototype - part plane, part helicopter and part drone - has had a successful test flight.

It lifted a few feet off the ground and made a soft landing after less than a minute in the air.

We guess that's a start.

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

Thursday, January 24, 2019

Venezuela is plunged into political crisis after an opposition leader names himself president.

NEWSREADER INTRO: This is TRT World’s Daily News Brief for Thursday, January 24th.

Venezuela plunged into political crisis

Venezuela is in uncharted waters after an opposition leader named himself interim president.

Juan Guaido is the leader of the opposition-controlled Congress.

President Nicolas Maduro is vowing to fight the attempted political coup, with supporters of both camps pouring into the streets.

The military appears to be backing Maduro.

UN calls for dialogue on Venezuela

The international community is split on the crisis in Venezuela.

Major regional players Brazil, Colombia, Chile, Peru and Argentina are recognising Guaido's bid.

But Cuba has been joined by Russia and Turkey in voicing support for Maduro.

The UN is urging dialogue.

US has a long history of meddling in the region

This latest phase in the crisis in Venezuela was triggered when US Vice President Mike Pence called Maduro a dictator with no legitimacy.

The US has a long history of meddling in Latin American politics, backing dictators at times across the region.

Pelosi shuts down Trump

In other news, US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has shut down President Donald Trump's State of the Union address until the government is back at work.

Trump partially shut down the government in a bid to get funding for his wall on the Mexican border.

The president agreed to postpone his speech to Congress to a later date.

Boeing tests its flying car

And finally,

Boeing is getting into the car industry. Flying cars that is.

It's announced that its prototype - part plane, part helicopter and part drone - has had a successful test flight.

It lifted a few feet off the ground and made a soft landing after less than a minute in the air.

We guess that's a start.

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

Thursday, January 24, 2019

Venezuela is plunged into political crisis after an opposition leader names himself president.

NEWSREADER INTRO: This is TRT World’s Daily News Brief for Thursday, January 24th.

Venezuela plunged into political crisis

Venezuela is in uncharted waters after an opposition leader named himself interim president.

Juan Guaido is the leader of the opposition-controlled Congress.

President Nicolas Maduro is vowing to fight the attempted political coup, with supporters of both camps pouring into the streets.

The military appears to be backing Maduro.

UN calls for dialogue on Venezuela

The international community is split on the crisis in Venezuela.

Major regional players Brazil, Colombia, Chile, Peru and Argentina are recognising Guaido's bid.

But Cuba has been joined by Russia and Turkey in voicing support for Maduro.

The UN is urging dialogue.

US has a long history of meddling in the region

This latest phase in the crisis in Venezuela was triggered when US Vice President Mike Pence called Maduro a dictator with no legitimacy.

The US has a long history of meddling in Latin American politics, backing dictators at times across the region.

Pelosi shuts down Trump

In other news, US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has shut down President Donald Trump's State of the Union address until the government is back at work.

Trump partially shut down the government in a bid to get funding for his wall on the Mexican border.

The president agreed to postpone his speech to Congress to a later date.

Boeing tests its flying car

And finally,

Boeing is getting into the car industry. Flying cars that is.

It's announced that its prototype - part plane, part helicopter and part drone - has had a successful test flight.

It lifted a few feet off the ground and made a soft landing after less than a minute in the air.

We guess that's a start.

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

Wednesday, January 23, 2019

New York police arrest four men over a terror plot against a Muslim community, and the Oscar nominations are out.

This is TRT World’s Daily News Brief for Wednesday, January 23rd.

Plot targeted Muslim community in New York

US police have arrested four men over an alleged plot targeting a Muslim community.

Police say the four were planning to bomb Islamberg, a rural community that’s home to several hundred Muslims in New York state.

Authorities have so far found 23 rifles and shotguns and three home-made explosives that could be linked to the plot.

Erdogan scheduled to visit Moscow, meet Putin

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is scheduled to travel to Moscow today to meet his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin.

The two leaders are set to discuss Syria, and bilateral and regional issues.

It will be their first face-to-face meeting this year.

World Economic Forum opens in Davos

The 49th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum has opened in Davos.

Turkey is sending a high-level delegation that is expected to include Finance Minister Berat Albayrak and Trade Minister Ruhsar Pekcan.

Global economic turbulence amid tariff wars, the growing gap between rich and poor, and climate change are some of the key issues on the agenda.

Venezuela’s Maduro orders review of diplomatic ties with US

President Nicolas Maduro is reviewing Venezuela's diplomatic ties to the US after Vice President Mike Pence called him a “dictator with no legitimate claim to power.”

Venezuela's opposition, which controls Congress, is calling for more protests on Wednesday, as the government struggles with inflation and a failing economy.

'Roma' and 'The Favourite' top Oscar nominations

And finally,

Alfonso Cuaron’s 'Roma' – an ode to his childhood in 1970s Mexico City, and offbeat royal romp 'The Favourite' are topping this year's Oscar nominations.

The winners will be announced in Hollywood on February 24.

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

Wednesday, January 23, 2019

New York police arrest four men over a terror plot against a Muslim community, and the Oscar nominations are out.

This is TRT World’s Daily News Brief for Wednesday, January 23rd.

Plot targeted Muslim community in New York

US police have arrested four men over an alleged plot targeting a Muslim community.

Police say the four were planning to bomb Islamberg, a rural community that’s home to several hundred Muslims in New York state.

Authorities have so far found 23 rifles and shotguns and three home-made explosives that could be linked to the plot.

Erdogan scheduled to visit Moscow, meet Putin

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is scheduled to travel to Moscow today to meet his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin.

The two leaders are set to discuss Syria, and bilateral and regional issues.

It will be their first face-to-face meeting this year.

World Economic Forum opens in Davos

The 49th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum has opened in Davos.

Turkey is sending a high-level delegation that is expected to include Finance Minister Berat Albayrak and Trade Minister Ruhsar Pekcan.

Global economic turbulence amid tariff wars, the growing gap between rich and poor, and climate change are some of the key issues on the agenda.

Venezuela’s Maduro orders review of diplomatic ties with US

President Nicolas Maduro is reviewing Venezuela's diplomatic ties to the US after Vice President Mike Pence called him a “dictator with no legitimate claim to power.”

Venezuela's opposition, which controls Congress, is calling for more protests on Wednesday, as the government struggles with inflation and a failing economy.

'Roma' and 'The Favourite' top Oscar nominations

And finally,

Alfonso Cuaron’s 'Roma' – an ode to his childhood in 1970s Mexico City, and offbeat royal romp 'The Favourite' are topping this year's Oscar nominations.

The winners will be announced in Hollywood on February 24.

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

Wednesday, January 23, 2019

New York police arrest four men over a terror plot against a Muslim community, and the Oscar nominations are out.

This is TRT World’s Daily News Brief for Wednesday, January 23rd.

Plot targeted Muslim community in New York

US police have arrested four men over an alleged plot targeting a Muslim community.

Police say the four were planning to bomb Islamberg, a rural community that’s home to several hundred Muslims in New York state.

Authorities have so far found 23 rifles and shotguns and three home-made explosives that could be linked to the plot.

Erdogan scheduled to visit Moscow, meet Putin

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is scheduled to travel to Moscow today to meet his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin.

The two leaders are set to discuss Syria, and bilateral and regional issues.

It will be their first face-to-face meeting this year.

World Economic Forum opens in Davos

The 49th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum has opened in Davos.

Turkey is sending a high-level delegation that is expected to include Finance Minister Berat Albayrak and Trade Minister Ruhsar Pekcan.

Global economic turbulence amid tariff wars, the growing gap between rich and poor, and climate change are some of the key issues on the agenda.

Venezuela’s Maduro orders review of diplomatic ties with US

President Nicolas Maduro is reviewing Venezuela's diplomatic ties to the US after Vice President Mike Pence called him a “dictator with no legitimate claim to power.”

Venezuela's opposition, which controls Congress, is calling for more protests on Wednesday, as the government struggles with inflation and a failing economy.

'Roma' and 'The Favourite' top Oscar nominations

And finally,

Alfonso Cuaron’s 'Roma' – an ode to his childhood in 1970s Mexico City, and offbeat royal romp 'The Favourite' are topping this year's Oscar nominations.

The winners will be announced in Hollywood on February 24.

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

Tuesday, January 22, 2019

Prominent Saudi cleric dies in prison, and WhatsApp limits message forwarding fo fight misinformation.

This is TRT World’s Daily News Brief for Tuesday, January 22nd.

Saudi cleric and scholar dies in prison

Activists and his son say prominent Saudi cleric Ahmed al Amiri has died in prison.

Amiri was a preacher at the Prophet’s Mosque in Medina.

He was detained five months ago in a Saudi crackdown on dissent.

Amiri's death comes as the kingdom is facing criticism for the murder of critic Jamal Khashoggi at its consulate in Istanbul last October.

Riyadh has not commented on Amiri's death.

Taliban attack kills dozens in eastern Afghanistan

Dozens of police and soldiers died in a Taliban attack on government forces in Afghanistan on Monday.

The militants hold sway in almost half the country after 17 years of war.

They're also in direct talks with US officials in Qatar on ending what the Taliban call the "invasion."

Venezuela quashes officers' revolt

The government in Venezuela says it's put down a revolt by a group of officers.

The incident comes as President Nicolas Maduro is facing growing opposition from Congress.

Maduro was sworn in for a second term this month as Venezuela grapples with a failing economy and widespread social unrest.

Indonesia weighs early release of cleric jailed under anti-terror laws

Indonesia is considering the early release of cleric Abu Bakar Bashir from prison.

Bashir, now 81, was jailed in 2010 for 15 years under anti-terrorism laws.

Last week the president said he's considering the cleric's early release on health and age grounds.

WhatsApp limits message forwarding to fight misinformation

And finally,

WhatsApp is limiting worldwide the number of times a user can forward a message. The number is five.

Previously, a WhatsApp user could forward a message to 20 individuals or groups.

WhatsApp says it's to fight "misinformation" and comes after rumours spread on social media in India led to violence and killing.

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

Tuesday, January 22, 2019

Prominent Saudi cleric dies in prison, and WhatsApp limits message forwarding fo fight misinformation.

This is TRT World’s Daily News Brief for Tuesday, January 22nd.

Saudi cleric and scholar dies in prison

Activists and his son say prominent Saudi cleric Ahmed al Amiri has died in prison.

Amiri was a preacher at the Prophet’s Mosque in Medina.

He was detained five months ago in a Saudi crackdown on dissent.

Amiri's death comes as the kingdom is facing criticism for the murder of critic Jamal Khashoggi at its consulate in Istanbul last October.

Riyadh has not commented on Amiri's death.

Taliban attack kills dozens in eastern Afghanistan

Dozens of police and soldiers died in a Taliban attack on government forces in Afghanistan on Monday.

The militants hold sway in almost half the country after 17 years of war.

They're also in direct talks with US officials in Qatar on ending what the Taliban call the "invasion."

Venezuela quashes officers' revolt

The government in Venezuela says it's put down a revolt by a group of officers.

The incident comes as President Nicolas Maduro is facing growing opposition from Congress.

Maduro was sworn in for a second term this month as Venezuela grapples with a failing economy and widespread social unrest.

Indonesia weighs early release of cleric jailed under anti-terror laws

Indonesia is considering the early release of cleric Abu Bakar Bashir from prison.

Bashir, now 81, was jailed in 2010 for 15 years under anti-terrorism laws.

Last week the president said he's considering the cleric's early release on health and age grounds.

WhatsApp limits message forwarding to fight misinformation

And finally,

WhatsApp is limiting worldwide the number of times a user can forward a message. The number is five.

Previously, a WhatsApp user could forward a message to 20 individuals or groups.

WhatsApp says it's to fight "misinformation" and comes after rumours spread on social media in India led to violence and killing.

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

Tuesday, January 22, 2019

Prominent Saudi cleric dies in prison, and WhatsApp limits message forwarding fo fight misinformation.

This is TRT World’s Daily News Brief for Tuesday, January 22nd.

Saudi cleric and scholar dies in prison

Activists and his son say prominent Saudi cleric Ahmed al Amiri has died in prison.

Amiri was a preacher at the Prophet’s Mosque in Medina.

He was detained five months ago in a Saudi crackdown on dissent.

Amiri's death comes as the kingdom is facing criticism for the murder of critic Jamal Khashoggi at its consulate in Istanbul last October.

Riyadh has not commented on Amiri's death.

Taliban attack kills dozens in eastern Afghanistan

Dozens of police and soldiers died in a Taliban attack on government forces in Afghanistan on Monday.

The militants hold sway in almost half the country after 17 years of war.

They're also in direct talks with US officials in Qatar on ending what the Taliban call the "invasion."

Venezuela quashes officers' revolt

The government in Venezuela says it's put down a revolt by a group of officers.

The incident comes as President Nicolas Maduro is facing growing opposition from Congress.

Maduro was sworn in for a second term this month as Venezuela grapples with a failing economy and widespread social unrest.

Indonesia weighs early release of cleric jailed under anti-terror laws

Indonesia is considering the early release of cleric Abu Bakar Bashir from prison.

Bashir, now 81, was jailed in 2010 for 15 years under anti-terrorism laws.

Last week the president said he's considering the cleric's early release on health and age grounds.

WhatsApp limits message forwarding to fight misinformation

And finally,

WhatsApp is limiting worldwide the number of times a user can forward a message. The number is five.

Previously, a WhatsApp user could forward a message to 20 individuals or groups.

WhatsApp says it's to fight "misinformation" and comes after rumours spread on social media in India led to violence and killing.

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

Monday, January 21, 2019

Israel hits Syria, and Hindus celebrate Thaipusam.

This is TRT World’s Daily News Brief for Monday, January 21st.

Israel carries out air strikes on Iranian targets in Syria

Israel says it's hit Iranian targets in Syria in strikes over Sunday into Monday.

Russia's military says regime air defences intercepted 30 missiles in the attack.

A war monitor said at least 11 people died in the assault.

Erdogan tells Trump Turkey ready to take over Manbij

President Erdogan has told his US counterpart that Turkey is ready to take over security in Syria's Manbij.

Erdogan spoke to Trump by phone on Sunday. They agreed to work together to clear Daesh's remnants in Syria.

Erdogan also said Turkey will not allow the PKK and its Syrian affiliate the PYD/YPG to destabilise the northeast of its southern neighbour.

Philippines’ Mindanao votes in autonomy referendum

A region in the southern Philippines is voting for autonomy.

The referendum could end decades of bloodshed and give the country's minority Muslims a greater say over their affairs.

A 'yes' vote is expected to set up the Bangsomoro region in Mindanao, home to most of the country's Muslims.

Manila agreed the referendum with the largest rebel group in the region, the Moro Islamic Liberation Front, in a bid to prevent in-roads into the relatively poor region by terror groups like Daesh and Abu Sayyaf.

Oxfam says world wealth gap widening

Anti-poverty campaigner Oxfam is warning that the wealth gap between rich and poor is “out of control” and doing particular harm to women.

Oxfam released its latest report today, ahead of this week's Davos, the annual gathering of some of the world's richest people.

Oxfam said another new billionaire is created every two days. Meanwhile, every day, the poorest half of the planet, 3.8 billion people, lose another $500 million.

Hindus celebrate Thaipusam

And finally,

Hindu devotees of Murugan, or Lord Muruga, have been piercing themselves with rods, needles and hooks in an annual religious ritual of thanksgiving and atonement.

The festival is known as Thaipusam.

It's celebrated during the full moon in the Tamil month of Thai (January/February), which this year is today.

Devotees ask Murugan, son of Lord Shiva, for forgiveness, good health and peace in the new year.

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