Russian-backed Syria congress may happen next month, focus on constitution: RIA
MOSCOW/ASTANA (Reuters) – A Moscow-backed congress of all Syria’s ethnic groups may take place in Russia and begin working on a new constitution as early as next month, the news agency RIA reported on Monday, citing a source familiar with the situation…
Japan pledges to help Philippines rebuild Marawi
TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan said on Monday it will help the Philippines rebuild conflict-torn southern Marawi city as well as other infrastructure in a deepening of ties to counter China’s regional influence.
Iran fulfilling nuclear deal commitments: IAEA chief
ABU DHABI (Reuters) – Iran is fulfilling its commitments under the nuclear deal with world powers and U.N. inspectors are facing no problems in their verification efforts, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) director-general said on Monday.
Kuwait prime minister offers resignation: Arabiya TV
DUBAI (Reuters) – Kuwait’s Prime Minister Sheikh Jaber Mubarak al-Sabah offered the resignation of his government on Monday, pan-Arab satellite channel Al Arabiya TV reported.
Kenya election board to announce results from repeat presidential election
NAIROBI (Reuters) – Kenya’s election commission will announce results from the repeat presidential election at 15:30 (1230 GMT) on Monday, its vice chairwoman Consolata Maina told a news briefing.
Belgian police detains four over foiled attack on high-speed train
BRUSSELS (Reuters) – Belgian police detained four people over a foiled attack in 2015 on a high-speed train linking Brussels and Paris, federal prosecutors said on Monday.
Iran meeting nuclear deal commitments: IAEA chief
ABU DHABI (Reuters) – Iran is fulfilling its commitments under the nuclear deal with world powers and inspectors are not facing any problems in their verification efforts, the International Atomic Energy Agency’s director-general said on Monday.
China urges closer cooperation with Sri Lanka on key projects
BEIJING (Reuters) – China and Sri Lanka should focus on strengthening cooperation over key investment projects, Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Monday told his visiting counterpart from Sri Lanka, amid strong local opposition to some major Chinese-invested…
Philippines police chief hints at possible run for presidency
MANILA (Reuters) – The Philippines’ top police chief who oversaw a bloody war on drugs that has killed thousands of Filipinos hinted on Monday at a possible run for the presidency.
Deadline nears for Northern Ireland power-sharing deal, direct rule looms
BELFAST (Reuters) – Britain will bring in legislation to set a budget for Northern Ireland if no last-minute deal can be struck on Monday to restore a power-sharing government in the province 10 months after it collapsed.
