Macron plays down Trump absence at G7 climate talks
President Donald Trump was absent from talks on climate change and biodiversity at a G7 leaders’ summit on Monday, with host President Emmanuel Macron explaining that Trump was busy holding bilateral meetings.
Factbox: Main figures in Congo’s new government
Congo’s prime minister announced a new government on Monday, eight months after President Felix Tshisekedi’s election victory, with about two thirds of posts going to allies of former president Joseph Kabila.
Iran foreign minister says rejection of international law is on the rise
The rejection of international law is on the rise, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said on Monday, during a meeting in Beijing with the Chinese government’s top diplomat, State Councillor Wang Yi.
Yemen Houthis say they attacked Saudi capital, coalition dismisses report
Yemen’s Houthi movement said on Monday it had attacked a military target in the Saudi capital Riyadh with armed drones – though the Saudi coalition fighting in Yemen dismissed the report.
Trump says India, Pakistan can handle Kashmir dispute on their own
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday that India and Pakistan could handle their dispute over Kashmir on their own, but he was there should they need him.
Italy’s PD says it, 5-Star must listen to each other quickly
Italy’s main opposition Democratic Party (PD) and the 5-Star Movement must try to understand each other’s points of view quickly, PD leader Nicola Zingaretti said on Monday as a deadline nears for the parties to agree a deal to avoid early elections.
Italy’s PD senate leader says ‘there are no vetoes’ on Conte as PM
Italy’s Democratic Party (PD) has no vetoes on outgoing prime minister Giuseppe Conte leading a government backed by it and the 5-Star Movement, PD Senate leader Andrea Marcucci said on Monday.
U.S., Taliban deal will not stop attacks on Afghan forces, some Taliban say
As U.S. and Taliban negotiators push to wrap up talks aimed at securing the withdrawal of foreign forces from Afghanistan, disagreement remains about whether a pact will mean an end to the insurgents’ fight with the U.S.-backed Afghan government.
Merkel welcomes G7 progress on seeking Iran solution
German Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Monday G7 leaders had taken a big step forward in their efforts to avoid an escalation of tensions with Iran over its nuclear program.
Malaysia hopes to pay for military equipment with palm oil
Malaysia is in talks with at last six countries on the possibility of using palm oil to pay for arms, as Southeast Asia’s third-biggest economy seeks to replace old equipment to boost its defense capabilities.
