Trump says there are many options short of war with Iran after attack on Saudis
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday there were many options short of war with Iran after U.S. ally Saudi Arabia displayed remnants of drones and missiles it said were used in a crippling attack on its oil sites that was “unquestionably sponso…
Kuwait oil sector raises security to maximum level: Al Anbaa
The Kuwait oil sector is on high alert and has raised its security level to “maximum” after “noticeable changes to the level of threat to national security”, Kuwaiti newspaper Al- Anbaa reported on Wednesday, citing a document.
U.N. Security Council to vote Thursday on call for Idlib truce, Russia likely to oppose: diplomats
The United Nations Security Council is due to vote on Thursday on a draft resolution calling for a truce in northwest Syria, though diplomats said the measure is likely to be opposed by veto-power Russia.
EU’s Tusk, Britain’s Johnson to discuss Brexit next week
European Council President Donald Tusk and Britain’s Prime Minister Boris Johnson are due to hold bilateral talks on Brexit on the sidelines of a U.N. session in New York next week, according to an official with the bloc.
Northern Ireland’s DUP calls for Brexit ‘refit’ of 1998 peace accord
Northern Ireland’s largest party, the Democratic Unionist Party, on Wednesday called for a “refit” of the British province’s 1998 peace deal “to take account of any new Brexit deal.”
Iran to hold annual Gulf drills with 200 frigates, speedboats
Iran will hold its annual military parade on Sept. 22 in the Gulf with 200 frigates and speedboats, the semi-official Iran Front Page website reported on Wednesday, at a time of soaring tension between Tehran and Washington.
Independent Cuban journalists petition against increased government repression
A group of 55 independent journalists, bloggers and activists in Communist-run Cuba launched a petition this week denouncing increased media repression and calling for guarantees for press freedom.
U.S. Congress to advance ‘Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy’ bill
U.S. congressional committees are due to start voting next week on legislation supporting human rights in Hong Kong, with measures under consideration including annual reviews of the Chinese territory’s special economic status and the imposition of san…
UK’s Johnson says EU’s Juncker shares determination to avoid no-deal Brexit
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker have a “shared determination” to reach a deal over Brexit, Johnson’s office said in a statement on Wednesday after the two leaders spoke by telephone.
DUP says it wants Brexit deal, but Northern Ireland must be ‘master’ of rules
The Northern Ireland party whose 10 members of parliament back Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s government said on Wednesday it wants to help secure an orderly Brexit but that the region must remain “master” of the rules governing its economy.
