Fate of Brexit deal in hands of the EU: UK Conservative chairman
The European Union needs to show flexibility over the Irish border “backstop” because the issue of whether Britain leaves the bloc with or without a deal is now mainly up to Brussels, Conservative party chairman James Cleverly said on Tuesday.
Russia says U.S. cruise missile test is regrettable: TASS
Russia said on Tuesday that the U.S. test of a ground-launched cruise missile was regrettable and showed that Washington had long been preparing for the demise of the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty, TASS news agency reported.
Hong Kong leader sees ‘way out’ of chaos after peaceful protest
Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam said on Tuesday she hoped a peaceful weekend anti-government protest was the start of an effort to restore calm and that talks with non-violent protesters would provide “a way out” for the Chinese-ruled city.
Syrian rebels withdraw from area in NW after government advance – Observatory
Syrian rebels withdrew from a town in southern Idlib province and from their last remaining territory in neighboring Hama province after government troops advances in the area, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights and local activists said.
Over 100 civilians wounded in bombings in eastern Afghanistan
The number of people wounded in multiple bomb blasts in the Afghan city of Jalalabad has risen to 123, officials said on Tuesday, a day after 14 bombs exploded in public squares, markets and outside restaurants in the eastern city.
Authorities make more arrests in Indian Kashmir to deter protests
Security forces detained 30 people overnight in Indian Kashmir’s main city of Srinagar, local officials said on Tuesday, seeking to keep a tight lid on protests over the federal government’s decision to strip the region of its autonomy.
G7 summit seen ending without communique due to gaps on trade: source
A Group of Seven summit to be held this weekend in France will likely end without a joint communique due to gaps between member nations on trade, a Japanese government official with knowledge of the matter said on Tuesday.
Britain concerned at reports Hong Kong consulate worker held in China
Britain said on Tuesday it was extremely concerned by reports that a staff member at the consulate in its former colony of Hong Kong had been detained in mainland China.
Indian Islamic preacher apologizes to Malaysians for racial remarks
Controversial Indian Islamic preacher Zakir Naik apologized on Tuesday for making racially sensitive remarks in Malaysia, after police banned him from speaking in public and questioned him for hours over the comments.
British foreign office concerned at reports staffer detained in China
Britain’s foreign office said it was seeking more information about reports that a Hong Kong staff member had been detained in mainland China.
