Don’t take peace for granted, British PM Johnson tells NATO leaders
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Wednesday that NATO was rock solid in its commitment to protect its members but that peace could not be taken for granted and so the alliance should discuss emerging threats.
Kremlin calls for Europe to be part of any new missile treaty
The Kremlin said on Wednesday that Western European countries should be involved in talks about a new nuclear arms control treaty between Russia and the United States following the demise of the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces treaty.
Trudeau says ‘jaws drop to the floor’ during Trump remarks
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was filmed at a Buckingham Palace reception on Tuesday evening describing how surprised U.S. President Donald Trump’s team appeared to be by his performance at a press conference.
Greece rescues crew of Liberia-flagged vessel
Greek authorities on Wednesday rescued the crew of a Liberia-flagged cargo vessel adrift in the Aegean Sea, coast guard officials said.
Japan AM Abe: shocked at death of Japanese aid agency chief in Afghanistan
Japan Prime Minister Abe said he was shocked at death of Tetsu Nakamura, the Japanese aid agency chief who was killed in Afghanistan on Wednesday.
Kremlin says NATO’s spending plans confirm its fears about the alliance
The Kremlin said on Wednesday that reports that NATO planned to increase its defense spending showed Moscow was right to be concerned over what it said was the military alliance’s eastward expansion and policy of trying to contain Russia.
EU court ruling leaves sour taste for Italian vinegar producers
Italian vinegar producers suffered a blow on Wednesday when the EU’s top court ruled that the term “balsamic” can be used to label vinegar or flavorings even if they are not from Italy’s northern province of Modena.
France’s Macron stands by ‘brain dead’ comments, says they spurred debate
French President Emmanuel Macron stood by his comment that NATO was experiencing “brain death”, saying on Wednesday it had spurred the right kind of debate about the military alliance’s direction.
India’s cabinet clears data protection bill for tabling in parliament
The cabinet of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday approved a data protection bill for tabling in parliament, taking the country a step closer to framing a privacy law.
Hong Kong government tops up stimulus with extra HK$4 billion
Hong Kong’s government pledged HK$4 billion ($511 million) on Wednesday in new relief measures to help bolster an economy battered by months of protests that have eroded business confidence in the Asian financial hub.
