Swedish PM Lofven had ‘constructive’ talk with UK’s Johnson: Lofven spokesman
Swedish Prime Minister Stefan Lofven had a “constructive” conversation over the phone on Monday with his British counterpart Boris Johnson concerning Britain’s recent proposals for its departure from the EU, a spokesperson for Lofven said.
Turkey’s ‘illegal drilling’ undermines Turkey-EU ties: Tusk
European Council President Donald Tusk said on Monday that Turkey’s drilling off the coast of Cyprus would damage ties between the European Union and Turkey, after Ankara announced it will start drilling for oil and gas.
Hong Kong police stage show of force on streets, jeered by residents
Hong Kong police staged a show of force on Monday night in a district hit by some of the most violent clashes with protesters in recent months, but instead of being confronted by demonstrators were jeered by onlookers.
Yemeni government, separatists close to deal on Aden: Yemeni envoy in France
Yemen’s Saudi-backed government and southern separatists are close to an agreement that would end a power struggle in Aden and see coalition forces take temporary control of the port city, the government’s envoy in France said on Monday.
Walls will not halt migration: Guatemala president-elect
Those who believe that walls will halt migration are mistaken, Guatemala’s President-elect Alejandro Giammattei said at an event in Mexico City on Monday.
UK foreign minister to discuss crash case with U.S. Pompeo: PM spokesman
British foreign minister Dominic Raab is due to call U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo over the case of a diplomat’s wife who was involved in a fatal car crash and used diplomatic immunity to leave the country, Boris Johnson’s spokesman said on Monda…
Residents scramble to uproot from ancient Turkish town before dam waters rise
In the ancient Turkish town of Hasankeyf, the Ozturk family are selling all the livestock that was their livelihood as they prepare to uproot to government-built housing across the Tigris River before the waters rise.
Goldman Sachs advises buying pound vs. dollar, sees low odds of no-deal Brexit
Goldman Sachs has recommended clients go long sterling against the dollar, with a target of $1.30 compared with the pound’s current spot value of around $1.23, citing relatively low odds of a no-deal exit from the European Union.
U.S. Supreme Court turns away Puerto Rico pension fund dispute
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday declined to take up a dispute over the assets of Puerto Rico’s largest public sector pension fund even as the U.S. Caribbean island territory’s bankruptcy enters a major new phase.
Prague city council moves to axe partnership with Beijing
Prague city council voted on Monday to cancel a partnership agreement with Beijing after it failed to remove an article requiring it commit to the “one China” principle, which refers to China’s stance that Taiwan and it both belong to one China.
