Top U.S. diplomat for Asia welcomes plans for Hong Kong dialogue
David Stilwell, the U.S. State Department’s top official for East Asia, said on Wednesday he welcomed news that Hong Kong’s leader would hold open dialogue with the city’s residents.
British fugitive fraudster jailed after 15 years on the run
A British fraudster has been sentenced to nine years in jail and ordered to pay 900,000 pounds ($1.12 million) after spending 15 years on the run, the UK Serious Fraud Office (SFO) said on Wednesday.
Germany wants to cap next EU budget at 1%, seeks more funds for climate and migration
(This September 16 story has been refiled to clarify that document’s contents were first reported by Politico)
Trump orders more Iran curbs, Saudi shows attack evidence
U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday said he ordered a major increase in sanctions on Iran as Saudi Arabia displayed remnants of drones and missiles it said Tehran used in a crippling weekend attack on its oil facilities.
Saudi says Iranian sponsorship of attack undeniable, displays arms
Saudi Arabia on Wednesday displayed remnants of what it described as Iranian drones and cruise missiles used in an attack on Saudi oil facilities, saying they were “undeniable” evidence of Iranian aggression.
Saudi Arabia thanks Trump for defending Gulf allies: minister
Saudi Arabia’s deputy defense minister on Wednesday thanked the United States for confronting Iran in an “unprecedented way” and for defending its regional allies against what he called unprovoked attacks.
Israel’s Netanyahu fails to win majority in close election
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.
U.S. Asia official welcomes news of Hong Kong dialogue
David Stilwell, the U.S. State Department’s top official for East Asia, said on Wednesday he welcomed news that Hong Kong’s leader would hold open dialogue with the city’s residents.
Russia frees jailed protester as teachers, priests demand end to crackdown
A Moscow court freed an opposition protester from custody on Wednesday, as school teachers and Orthodox priests told authorities to rein in a crackdown following the biggest anti-Kremlin protests in the capital for years.
Explainer: Israeli politics deadlocked after second election: What now?
After failing to secure a clear election victory for the second time this year, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu must wait days – or more likely weeks – to learn if he can stay in office, or whether he must step aside.
