New Trump rule would target legal immigrants who get public assistance
U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration unveiled a sweeping rule on Monday that would limit legal immigration by denying visas and permanent residency to hundreds of thousands of people for being too poor.
Trump looks forward to meeting Britain’s Johnson in ‘near future’: White House
U.S. President Donald Trump spoke by phone with British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Monday about a number of subjects, including trade and security, the White House said on Monday.
Italy’s 5-Star says not seeking deal with PD to delay elections
Italy’s anti-establishment 5-Star Movement is not seeking a deal with the opposition to delay new elections, but the timing of the vote must be decided by the head of state, party chief Luigi Di Maio said on Monday.
UAE calls for dialogue between warring Yemeni parties in Aden
The United Arab Emirates on Monday urged UAE-backed Yemeni southern separatists that took control of Aden, seat of the Saudi-backed Yemeni government, to engage in dialogue to defuse the crisis.
Poland’s ruling party emerges unscathed from flights scandal
Poland’s ruling nationalists appear on track to win October’s parliamentary vote, three opinion polls show, despite a scandal over the private use of government aircraft by the party’s speaker of parliament who was forced to resign on Friday.
Venezuela pro-government legislature holds session, may disband congress
Venezuela’s pro-government legislature holds a session on Monday amid accusations it is planning to disband the opposition-run parliament and convene early legislative elections, potentially escalating the country’s political crisis.
China aviation authority aims to avoid disruption to Hong Kong-mainland trips
China’s aviation authority said on Monday that in light of situation in Hong Kong, it will increase transfer capacity in the Greater Bay Area airports to avoid disruption to trips between the mainland and Hong Kong.
Hong Kong airport grinds to halt as China likens protests to terrorism
Hong Kong’s airport canceled all flights on Monday, blaming demonstrators for the disruptions, while China said the anti-government protests that have roiled the city through two summer months had begun to show “sprouts of terrorism”.
UK PM Johnson discusses Brexit in call with U.S. President Trump
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson spoke to U.S. President Trump on Monday, discussing Brexit, trade and economic issues, a statement from Johnson’s office said.
Norway mosque shooting suspect can be held for four weeks
A man suspected of shooting at people inside a Norwegian mosque on Saturday, and of killing his stepsister, can be held in police custody for four weeks while the case is being investigated, the Oslo District Court ruled on Monday.
