Spain’s top court set to rule on Catalan separatist leaders on Monday: source
Spain’s Supreme Court is expected to announce its verdict on Monday in the high stakes trial of Catalan separatist leaders over a banned independence referendum, a judicial source said on Friday.
South Africa’s Zuma to face corruption trial after court denies stay of prosecution
South African former President Jacob Zuma will stand trial on corruption charges relating to a $2.5 billion arms deal after court denied him a permanent stay of prosecution on Friday.
Iran tanker reported hit by missiles is heading for Iran: Refinitiv data
An Iranian tanker, which Iran’s oil company said was hit by missiles in the Red Sea, is headed towards Iran’s Larak port in the Gulf, Refinitiv shipping data showed on Friday.
As India’s Modi and China’s Xi head into summit, Tibetans are detained
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi are expected to agree new security measures along their unsettled border during a summit on Friday, officials said, in an effort to smooth ties ruffled by differences over Kashmir.
Climate-change protesters block BBC headquarters in London
Climate-change protesters from the Extinction Rebellion Group have blocked the entrance to the BBC headquarters in London calling on the broadcaster to “tell the full truth” in its coverage of the environment.
Thai army chief decries opposition, hints at threat to monarchy
Thailand’s army chief lashed out at opposition figures on Friday in an emotional speech in which he portrayed politicians and academics as threats to national security and even the monarchy.
Iran says attacked oil tanker still in Red Sea, will change route: ISNA
Iran said it will change the route of its Sabiti oil tanker after the vessel was attacked by two missiles in the Red Sea near Saudi Arabia, Iran’s Students News Agency ISNA reported.
Responding to Iran oil tanker explosion, China hopes relevant parties will uphold peace
China, asked about Friday’s Iran oil tanker explosions, says it hoped the relevant parties would work together to uphold peace and stability in region.
Chinese foreign ministry hopes China can work with U.S. for progress on trade talks
China’s foreign ministry said on Friday it hoped China can work with the United States for progress on trade consultations, when asked about trade talks between the two countries.
Oil leak from Iran’s Sabiti tanker under control: IRNA
An oil leak from the Iranian tanker Tehran said was targeted by two missiles in the Red Sea on Friday is under control, Iranian state news agency IRNA said.
