Saudi-led coalition in Yemen cut from U.N. blacklist of parties killing children
U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Monday removed a Saudi Arabia-led military coalition from a U.N. blacklist, several years after it was first named and shamed for killing and injuring children in Yemen.
UAE citizens, residents are allowed to travel as of June 23: WAM
The United Arab Emirates announced on Monday that citizens and residents are allowed to travel to specific destinations as of June 23, state news agency (WAM) reported.
France wants talks about ‘aggressive’ Turkish role in Libya
France wants talks with NATO allies to discuss Turkey’s increasingly “aggressive” role in Libya, a presidential official said on Monday, and the foreign ministry accused Ankara of thwarting truce efforts by breaking a U.N. arms embargo.
French coronavirus death toll stays under 30, cases slightly up
France reported 29 new coronavirus deaths on Monday, taking the total to 29,436, the fifth-highest in the world, and marking the sixth day with under 30 fatalities.
Doctors Without Borders to close Kabul maternity clinic after attack
Doctors Without Borders said on Monday it would close its maternity ward in Kabul due to fears of further attacks after three gunmen last month opened fire at the clinic, killing 24 people including new mothers and babies.
Canada sees tight U.N. Security Council race, says coronavirus response could help
Canada faces a tight race for a rotating seat on the United Nations Security Council but the country’s response to the coronavirus outbreak could help win support, Foreign Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne said on Monday.
Factbox: Irish coalition sets out programme for government
A coalition of Ireland’s two dominant centre-right parties and the Green Party agreed a draft programme for government on Monday, pending approval by their respective members in coming weeks.
French coronavirus 24-hour death toll under 30 for sixth day
France reported 29 new coronavirus deaths on Monday, taking the total to 29,436, the fifth-highest in the world, and marking the sixth day with under 30 fatalities.
UK ‘deeply disappointed’ by sentence passed on ex-U.S. marine in Russia
Britain’s Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab said on Monday he was deeply disappointed by Monday’s verdict and sentence against Paul Whelan, a former U.S. marine who was convicted of spying for the United States.
U.S. accuses Venezuela’s Maduro of seeking to rig upcoming vote
The U.S. government on Monday accused Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro of “illegally” installing a new national electoral council to oversee parliamentary elections due to take place later this year.
