German Greens cringe at Austrian peers’ coalition deal with Kurz
Germany’s environmentalist Greens have baulked at concessions their Austrian peers have made on immigration policy to clinch a coalition deal with conservative Austrian leader Sebastian Kurz that puts them in government for the first time.
Australian bushfire smoke drifts to South America – WMO
Smoke from wildfires in Australia has drifted across the Pacific and affected cities in South America, and may have reached the Antarctic, the U.N. World Meteorological Organization said on Tuesday.
Austria’s Kurz back in power with Greens after far-right fiasco
Austrian conservative Sebastian Kurz returned to power on Tuesday as his coalition cabinet with the Greens was sworn in almost eight months after his alliance with the far right collapsed in the wake of a video sting.
Factbox: Highlights of Austrian conservative-Greens coalition deal
Austrian conservative Sebastian Kurz’s coalition cabinet with the Greens was sworn in on Tuesday.
At least 56 killed in stampede at general’s funeral, as Iran vows revenge on U.S.
At least 56 people were killed in a stampede as tens of thousands of mourners packed streets for the funeral of a slain Iranian military commander in his hometown on Tuesday, forcing his burial to be delayed by several hours, state media said.
Saudi minister gives Trump message from crown prince, meets UK defence minister
Saudi Arabia’s vice defence minister said on Tuesday he had met U.S. President Donald Trump and later British defence minister Ben Wallace to discuss regional challenges amid heightened U.S.-Iranian tensions.
Canada says some troops in Iraq to be moved temporarily to Kuwait for safety
Some of Canada’s 500 military personnel based in Iraq will be temporarily moved to Kuwait for safety reasons, the country’s top military official said on Tuesday, due to fears of possible retaliation there after a U.S. drone strike on Iran’s top milita…
Team activated to support global airline safety as Middle East tensions rise
An international aviation team has been activated to support “effective coordination and communication” between airlines and countries as tensions mount in the Middle East after a U.S. drone strike killed an Iranian military commander, global airlines …
European powers condemn Turkish plans to send troops to Libya
The European Union’s top diplomat and the foreign ministers of Britain, France, Germany and Italy condemned on Tuesday Turkey’s plans to send military experts and trainers to Libya, saying foreign interference there was exacerbating instability.
Saudi vice defence minister meets UK defence minister discuss challenges in Mideast: tweet
Saudi Vice Minister of Defence Prince Khalid bin Salman said on Tuesday he had met Britain’s defence minister Ben Wallace for talks on fighting terrorism and regional issues.
