1. In Syria, foreign-backed militants fighting the army begin evacuating the last district in Homs under a deal with the government.
2. In Afghanistan, security forces in the southern city of Kandahar fight the Taliban who raided the city’s airport late on Tuesday. At least 18 people were killed in the attack.
3. Moscow condemns the arrest of several Russian journalists preparing an investigative report into Ankara’s alleged involvement in the oil trade with Daesh terrorists.
4. Saudi warplanes bomb targets in several Yemeni provinces and the capital Sana’a. Meanwhile, Yemeni fighters repel an attack by Saudi-backed militants in Jawf province.
5. US presidential hopeful Donald trump defends his anti-Islam rhetoric despite global criticism. The UN says his call to ban Muslims from entering the US is grossly irresponsible.