Indonesia mobilizes fishermen in stand-off with China
Indonesia will mobilize fishermen to join warships in the South China Sea to help defend against Chinese vessels, the government said on Monday, as the biggest stand-off with China for years escalated off Southeast Asia’s largest country.
Britain jails Indonesian who became UK’s ‘most prolific rapist’
A student from Indonesia was identified as Britain’s most prolific rapist on Monday after being convicted of more than 150 offences, including 136 rapes.
Britain’s Prince Charles to mark Auschwitz liberation in Jerusalem
Prince Charles will commemorate the liberation of Auschwitz 75 years ago when he visits Jerusalem later this month, his office said on Monday.
U.N. resumes grain milling in starvation-threatened Yemen
The U.N. World Food Programme has resumed the milling of grain for food aid to a starving population in Yemen after a halt in late December due to shelling damage, the agency said on Monday.
U.S. accuses Russia, China of blocking U.N. statement on Baghdad embassy attack
The United States accused Russia and China on Monday of blocking a U.N. Security Council statement underscoring the inviolability of diplomatic and consular premises after a Dec. 31 attack on the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad.
Russia says election of new parliament leader in Venezuela was democratic
Russian Foreign Ministry said on Monday the election of a new parliament leader in Venezuela was a result of a democratic procedure.
Israel worried over tourism growth after reaching record 4.55 million in 2019
Israel received a record number of tourist visits in 2019 but growth could be slowed this year due to cuts in spending on advertising to promote the country as a destination, the tourism ministry said on Monday.
Iran’s Soleimani killing has rapidly escalated Gulf event risks: S&P Global
Bahrain, Qatar and Oman’s sovereign ratings would be the most vulnerable to a protracted and wider conflict in the Gulf region following the killing of Iran’s top military commander Qassem Soleimani, S&P Global said on Monday.
UNESCO says U.S. signed treaties not to harm cultural heritage
UNESCO said on Monday that the United States has signed treaties committing it not to harm cultural heritage in the event of armed conflict.
Uganda police disperse Bobi Wine supporters with tear gas
Police in Uganda on Monday fired tear gas to disperse supporters of pop star and presidential hopeful Bobi Wine when he tried to hold a rally, underscoring the hurdles he faces in seeking to unseat President Yoweri Museveni.
