Pompeo says attack was ‘act of war’ on Saudi Arabia, seeks coalition
The United States wants to build a coalition of European and Arab partners to deter Iran after an attack on Saudi Arabia that Secretary of State Mike Pompeo described on Wednesday as “an act of war” against the world’s top oil exporter.
Iran’s Rouhani may cancel U.N. visit if U.S. visa not issued soon: state media
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani may cancel his trip to New York next week for the annual gathering of world leaders at the United Nations if the United States fails to issue visas for him and Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif in the next few hours…
EU’s Tusk, Britain’s Johnson to talk 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.
Israeli voters deliver deadlock, Netanyahu’s tenure in doubt
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu failed to win a ruling majority in an election that produced a virtual tie between his right-wing bloc and a center-left grouping that would be led by former military chief Benny Gantz.
Sri Lankan lawmakers to investigate Lotus Tower graft allegation
A Sri Lankan parliamentary panel will investigate an allegation of corruption against a Chinese company contracted to work on the construction of South Asia’s tallest tower.
Erdogan says 2 million-3 million Syrian refugees can be resettled in ‘safe zone’
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Wednesday that a planned “safe zone” in northern Syria could host 2 million to 3 million Syrian refugees who have settled in Turkey and Europe after eight years of war at home.
U.S. calls for release of political activists held in Cambodia
The United States expressed concern on Wednesday over the detention of political activists in Cambodia and called on the government to lift restrictions on the opposition.
Trump says has not spoken with Israel’s Netanyahu, ‘we’ll see what happens’
President Donald Trump told reporters on Wednesday that he has not spoken with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu about an election he described as close, adding “we’ll see what happens.”
Trump says will outline increased Iran sanctions within 48 hours
U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday told reporters that he would provide more details about increased U.S. sanctions on Iran within 48 hours, after announcing them earlier on Twitter.
Algerian army chief moves to limit protest movement
Algeria’s powerful army chief has ordered buses and cars bringing protesters into the capital to be stopped and seized, the latest in a series of measures aimed at quelling big weekly demonstrations demanding a purge of the old ruling elite.
