Oil storage blast in central Iran injures two, one missing: Tasnim
An explosion at an Iranian oil storage facility in the central industrial zone of Khomein on Friday injured two people, the semi-official Tasnim news agency reported.
British white paper constructive, questions remain: Barnier
Several elements in a British government white paper on the future relationship with the European Union will open up constructive discussions but many questions remained, EU chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier said on Friday.
Japan Inc to chase casino stakes as key law passes: industry insiders
Japanese firms are likely to pursue stakes in the country’s first casino resorts, after parliament on Friday enacted a law smoothing the way for large-scale gambling – a business expected to generate billions of dollars in revenue.
Ireland says EU reaction to UK Brexit white paper lukewarm: minister
Ireland’s foreign minister said on Friday reaction from EU capitals to British Prime minister Theresa May’s Brexit white paper was lukewarm but said there was agreement it formed the basis for negotiations.
Syrian rebels begin evacuating Golan frontier
Syrian rebels began evacuating the border with the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights on Friday, leaving for the rebel-held north in a surrender deal that restores President Bashar al-Assad’s control of the frontier.
Turkey, Netherlands agree to normalize ties
Turkey and the Netherlands have agreed to normalize ties, Turkey’s foreign ministry said on Friday, restoring relations that have been strained since a 2017 diplomatic row.
Turkey, Netherlands to reappoint ambassadors in couple of months: Cavusoglu
Turkey and the Netherlands will reappoint ambassadors in the next couple of months, Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said on Friday, after the NATO allies agreed to normalize ties following more than a year of diplomatic tensions.
Pakistan gives army broad election powers at polling stations
Pakistan’s election authorities have granted broad judicial powers to the powerful military at polling stations during next week’s general election, a rare move that has fanned concern among political parties and human rights groups.
Turkey says working to avoid negative impact from U.S. sanctions against Iran
Relevant authorities are working to prevent Turkey from being negatively impacted by U.S. sanctions against Iran, the Turkish foreign ministry said on Friday after a U.S. delegation held talks in Ankara on upcoming sanctions.
Social media platforms must take responsibility for content: Merkel
German Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Friday that social media platforms needed to take responsibility for the content on their networks.
