China tells Iran foreign minister that U.S. should stop ‘abusing’ use of force
The United States should stop abusing the use of force and seek solutions via dialogue, China’s foreign minister said, after a U.S. air strike in Baghdad on Friday killed Iran’s most prominent military commander.
Manager at Turkish jet operator told authorities he helped Ghosn escape because of threats: newspaper
A manager at Turkish jet operator MNG Jet has told authorities that he assisted unwittingly in the escape of ex-Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn from Japan because he had been threatened by a former acquaintance, Hurriyet newspaper reported on Saturday.
‘I will never go back’: traumatized bush fire evacuees land in Melbourne
Over 1,000 residents and vacationers who had been stranded on a beach by bush fires in southeastern Australia landed near Melbourne on Saturday after a 20-hour journey on two ships, relieved to escape terrifying smoke and fire.
France discusses Middle East tensions with Germany and China
French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian said he had discussed the situation in the Middle East on Saturday with his German and Chinese counterparts, and added that all three had agreed on the need to avoid any escalation in tensions.
UK’s Johnson to meet EU chief von der Leyen in London
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will meet European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in London on Wednesday ahead of the opening rounds of trade talks that will begin once Britain formally leaves the bloc on Jan. 31.
Spain’s Sanchez pledges to resolve Catalan dispute as he seeks backing as PM
Spain’s acting prime minister Pedro Sanchez, seeking parliament’s backing to form a government, set out his priorities on Saturday and tried to lower temperatures in the bitter debate over Catalonia by calling for dialogue.
Catalan separatists ERC reaffirm abstention in Spain’s investiture vote
Catalan separatist party Esquerra Republicana de Catalunya (ERC) reaffirmed on Saturday it would abstain during the Spanish parliament’s vote to confirm Socialist leader Pedro Sanchez as prime minister, a senior official said, a move that would help to…
China replaces head of Hong Kong liaison office amid ongoing protests
China has replaced the head of its Hong Kong Liaison Office, the most senior mainland political official based in the Chinese-controlled territory, following more than six months of often-violent anti-government protests in the city.
Thousands march in Baghdad to mourn Soleimani, others killed in U.S. air strike
Thousands of people marched in Baghdad on Saturday to mourn Iran’s slain military commander Qassem Soleimani, Iraqi militia leader Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis and others killed in a U.S. air strike.
China removes Hong Kong liaison office head Wang Zhimin
China has removed the head of its Hong Kong liaison office Wang Zhimin, according to a Saturday post on the official website of the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security.
