Russia has presented proposals to the Turkish authorities on resolving the situation in Syria’s northwestern province of Idlib, the Interfax news agency reported on Aug. 24. Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu met his Turkish counterpart Hulusi Akar and Hakan Fidan, chief of the National Intelligence Organization (MIT) in Moscow on Aug. 24. Source Hurriyet Daily
According to the military governor of Paris, the soldiers are allowed to ” opening fire” under certain conditions, during the demonstrations of yellow vests. Source: LÉxpress.
Russia has wrapped up construction of its first rail bridge to China, connecting the two countries across the Amur River, Russian media reported on Thursday. Construction of the 2,200-meter bridge between Nizhneleninskoye in Russia and Tongjiang city in China began in 2014, underscoring Russia’s Eastern pivot amid deteriorating ties with the West. China completed construction of its section across what it calls the Heilongjiang River in October 2018. Source: The Moscow Times
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Thursday it’s possible that God is working with President Trump to save Israel from the “Iranian menace.” Trump was interviewed by Chris Mitchell of the Christian Broadcasting Network, who asked if Trump might be like the Old Testament’s Queen Esther, whom God helped to save the Jews thousands of years ago.
“As a Christian I certainly believe that’s possible,” Pompeo replied. Source: Washington Examiner
