New Zealand PM to seek review of party’s handling of sexual assault complaints
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said on Monday an independent reviewer will look into her party’s handling of sexual assault complaints against a party staffer, amid mounting pressure and questions about her leadership on the matter.
Enough oil in global stockpiles to replace lost Saudi barrels: Russia
There is enough oil in global stockpiles to replace barrels Saudi Arabia has temporary lost due to attacks on its oil facilities, Russia’s energy minister Alexander Novak, an ally of Riyadh in a pact to curb supply, told reporters on Monday.
Johnson to explore Brexit deal with Juncker over lunch of snails and salmon
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will explore his chances of securing a Brexit deal over lunch with European Commission chief Jean-Claude Juncker on Monday, after weekend rhetoric from both suggested their positions remain far apart.
Farage says Brexit will be delayed again when PM Johnson’s deal falls
Brexit campaigner Nigel Farage says he believes Britain’s departure from the European Union will be delayed again because parliament will reject Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s attempt to do a last-minute deal with Brussels.
China says can’t apportion blame for Saudi attack without facts
China’s Foreign Ministry said on Monday it was irresponsible to blame anyone for an attack on Saudi Arabia’s oil facilities without conclusive facts, striking a cautious note after the United States blamed Iran.
Iran says it’s ready to work for Yemen peace with U.N. and others
Iran is ready to cooperate with the United Nations and countries seeking peace and stability in Yemen and the region, an Iranian government spokesman said on Monday, after weekend attacks on Saudi oil sites claimed by Yemeni forces aligned with Tehran….
Scholz says he will remain German finance minister if he becomes SPD leader
Germany’s Olaf Scholz, highest profile candidate in the Social Democrats’ (SPD) leadership race, said he would stay on in his post as finance minister if he becomes leader of his party.
Blasphemy accusation in Pakistan sparks ransacking of Hindu temple, school
A crowd in Pakistan ransacked a school and Hindu temple after a Hindu principal was accused of blasphemy, police said on Monday, the latest case to raise concern about the fate of religious minorities in the predominantly Muslim country.
Britain says Saudi oil attack is ‘outrageous’ but not entirely clear who did it
Britain on Monday said an attack on Saudi Arabia’s oil facilities was serious and outrageous but that the full facts were needed on who was responsible before making a response.
Yemen’s Houthis say Aramco plants still a target: tweets
Yemen’s Houthi movement said on Monday that Saudi Aramco’s oil processing plants were still a target and could be attacked at “any moment”, warning foreigners to leave the area.
