Trump says Iran will ‘pay a very big price’ if lives are lost at any U.S. facility
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that Iran will be held accountable for lives lost in attacks on any U.S. facilities.
Thousands swarm to Australian beaches to escape bushfires
Thousands swarmed to beaches on Australia’s east coast on Tuesday to escape fierce wildfires bearing down on several seaside towns, as the government readied naval vessels and military helicopters to aid firefighting and evacuations.
France’s Macron pledges to push through pension reform
French President Emmanuel Macron pledged on Tuesday to push through an overhaul of the pension system, after weeks of nationwide strikes by trade unions.
Iraqi president Salih condemns attempt to breach U.S. embassy
Iraqi President Barham Salih rejected on Tuesday attempts to breach the United States embassy in Baghdad, saying they were a violation of binding international agreements to protect foreign missions that the Iraqi government is signatory to.
Trump spoke with Iraqi PM on need to protect Americans: White House
President Donald Trump spoke on Tuesday with Iraqi Prime Minister Adel Abd al-Mahdi and emphasized the need to protect U.S. personnel and facilities, the White House said in a statement, after an attack on the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad.
Trump blames Iran as protests erupt outside U.S. embassy in Iraq
Militiamen and their supporters protesting against deadly U.S. air strikes on Iraq hurled stones and torched a security post at the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad on Tuesday in an unprecedented attack on an American diplomatic mission in the country.
France’s Macron: I want solid ties with post-Brexit Britain
French President Emmanuel Macron said on Tuesday he wanted a strong relationship with post-Brexit Britain.
France’s Macron says will push through pension overhaul
French President Emmanuel Macron said on Tuesday he would push through an overhaul of the pension system, after weeks of nationwide strikes by trade unions.
India celebrates New Year’s Eve with protests against citizenship law
Thousands of Indians ushered in the New Year by demonstrating against a citizenship law despite Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s attempts to dampen protests that have run for nearly three weeks.
Iran rejects accusation of link to violent protests at U.S. embassy in Iraq
Iran’s Foreign Ministry denied Tehran was behind violent protests at the U.S. embassy in Iraq on Tuesday, after U.S. President Donald Trump said the country was “orchestrating” an attack on the mission.
