World News Hits on Tuesday

SEENews reviews the most dominating headlines of the daily world news. The most popular items came as follows:

Hong Kong Records First Death from New Coronavirus; Overall Toll More Than 420

Hong Kong reported its first death from the newly identified coronavirus on Tuesday, the second outside mainland China from an outbreak that has killed more than 420 people, spread around the world and raised fears for global economic growth. (Reuters).

New Petrol and Diesel Vehicles Sales Ban in UK from 2035

The last date to buy a new petrol, diesel or hybrid car in the UK will be brought forward from 2040 to 2035, under government plans. (BBC)

Israel's Netanyahu Indicted in Corruption Cases, Hours before Mideast Peace Plan Announced

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was formally indicted on corruption charges Tuesday, just hours before he was set to meet President Donald Trump for the unveiling of the US administration's long-anticipated Middle East plan. (CNN)

Russia Starts Production of S-400 Missile Defense Systems For India, ‘All Commitments Being Fulfilled’ Despite US Pressure

Russia has kicked off production for a batch of S-400 missile defense systems with India’s name on them, bringing a deal reached in 2018 one step closer to fruition despite fevered protests – as well as threats – from Washington (Russia Today news)

Torrent of Convicted Terrorists Set for Imminent Release as Gov’t Vows Law Changes

In the wake of the latest south London high street stabbing, Prime Minister Boris Johnson asserted that the early release of terrorists “who obviously continue to pose a threat to the public has come to the end of its useful life” (Sputnik)

China Built A Massive Hospital in 10 Days to Combat Coronavirus. And it’s not Enough.

Officials hope the facility will relieve pressure on Wuhan’s already overcrowded medical institutions. (The Washington Post)

Google Parent Posts Weak Earnings but Unveils YouTube, Cloud Results

Alphabet shared financial results for the first time for a number of its operations, but the new disclosures failed to distract investors from disappointing performance in its core advertising business. (The Wall Sreet Journal)