October 11th, 2019 - Daily News Brief - a podcast by TRT World

Turkey kills 49 more YPG/PKK terrorists in northern Syria operation, and Ethiopian PM Abiy Ahmed wins 2019 Nobel Peace Prize

This is TRT World’s Daily News Brief for Friday, October 11th.

At least 277 terrorists killed in Turkey’s Syrian operation

Turkish armed forces killed 49 more YPG/PKK terrorists during overnight strikes in northern Syria, Turkey’s Defence Ministry said in a statement.

The total number of terrorists killed since the start of Operation Peace Spring now stands at 277, while one Turkish soldier was killed.

Ankara’s operation aims to neutralise terror threats against Turkey and establish a safe zone in the region to ensure the return of Syrian refugees.

Iran says two missiles struck oil tanker, causing explosion - state TV

An explosion damaged an Iranian oil tanker traveling through the Red Sea near Saudi Arabia, Iranian media reported.

State television said the explosion damaged two storerooms aboard the unnamed oil tanker and caused an oil leak into the Red Sea.

ISNA news agency quoted an anonymous source with direct knowledge of the incident while others relied on an online news report for their stories.

Typhoon Hagibis to hit Tokyo over holiday weekend

A powerful typhoon is advancing toward the Tokyo area, where torrential rains are expected this weekend.

The Japan Meteorological Agency said Typhoon Hagibis was in the Pacific advancing north-northwestward toward Japan's main island.

Up to 30 inches of rain was forecast south and west of Tokyo. The capital region may see 60cm of rain from Saturday morning to Sunday morning.

Sudan appoints first female judiciary head to fight corruption

Sudan appoints a woman as the head of its judiciary for the first time in the history of the country, the ruling Transitional Sovereignty Council said.

Supreme Court Judge Nemat Abdullah Khair was nominated by the judges' professional association.

Taj Elsir Ali, a former prosecutor and lawyer, was named as the public prosecutor, a government statement said.

Ethiopian PM Abiy Ahmed wins 2019 Nobel Peace Prize

And finally,

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed won the 2019 Nobel Peace Prize for his peacemaking efforts with Eritrea.

Ethiopia and Eritrea, longtime foes who fought a border war from 1998 to 2000, restored relations in July 2018 after years o f hostility.

The $917,000 prize money will be presented in Oslo on December 10.
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