U.S., Gulf countries impose joint Iran-related sanctions on 25 targets
The United States and six Gulf countries agreed to jointly impose sanctions on 25 corporations, banks and individuals linked to Iran’s support for militant networks including Hezbollah, the U.S. Treasury Department said on Wednesday.
Record breaking Nepal climber seeks to inspire future mountaineers
A Nepali climber who scaled the 14 highest peaks in six months and six days to become the world’s fastest mountaineer said on Wednesday he wanted to inspire future generations of climbers in the Himalayan nation.
EU’s Barnier says risk of no-deal Brexit still exists, trade talks will be ‘difficult’
The European Union’s Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier said on Wednesday the risk of Britain’s chaotic departure from the bloc without a divorce agreement still existed, and that future trade talks would be “difficult and demanding”.
Mexico shows footage of capture of El Chapo son, defends his release
Mexico’s government on Wednesday showed dramatic video footage of the moment when its forces briefly captured a son of kingpin Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman this month before they were ordered to release the suspected trafficker to avoid a bloodbath.
Lebanon’s protesters turn on their leaders, breaking taboos
In the protests sweeping Lebanon, nothing is sacred.
Bulgaria denies visa to Russian attache after expelling diplomat over spying
Bulgaria said on Wednesday it had declined a visa to the incoming defense attaché at the Russian embassy in Sofia, a day after expelling another Russian diplomat over spying allegations.
Brazil’s Bolsonaro threatens to cancel license of network linking his name to murder case
President Jair Bolsonaro said on Wednesday he could cancel the license of Brazil’s largest TV network Globo after it reported an allegation connecting him with a former police officer accused of the killing of a Rio de Janeiro city councilwoman last ye…
Syrian army, Turkish force clash near border: state media
Syrian army troops clashed with Turkish forces near the border town of Ras al Ain on Wednesday, Syrian state media reported, as Ankara said it reserved the right to launch another cross-border offensive against Kurdish YPG militia.
Algerian protesters march on in defiance of ‘The Power’
Riad Mostefai has marched through the capital of Algeria every Friday since February to demand a purge of the ruling hierarchy, an end to corruption and the army’s withdrawal from politics.
Chile says it can’t host trade and climate summits after protests
Chile has withdrawn as host of the APEC trade summit in November and the COP25 climate summit in December after several weeks of violent unrest, President Sebastian Pinera announced on Wednesday.
