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.
IAEA to report any relevant developments after Iran deal announcement
The U.N. atomic watchdog on Monday acknowledged Iran’s latest announcement on walking away, though reversibly, from its nuclear containment deal with major powers and said it would report any developments promptly to its member states.
Facing criticism, Delhi police probe attack on students at elite university
New Delhi police are investigating how masked men burst into a leading university and attacked student protesters with sticks and rods, an officer said on Monday, the latest incident to ignite criticism of India’s ruling Hindu nationalists.
China eyes increased ties with Kiribati, site of space tracking station
China said on Monday it hoped to expand newly restored ties with the Pacific state of Kiribati, site of a strategic but mothballed Chinese space tracking station, in comments that may further stoke U.S. anxiety about Beijing’s growing influence.
