U.N. Yemen envoy ‘alarmed’ by military escalation in Aden: statement
The United Nations special envoy for Yemen, Martin Griffiths, expressed concern on Wednesday about a military escalation in the southern port city of Aden, the seat of Yemen’s internationally recognized government, and he called for dialogue.
UK PM Johnson welcomes economic reforms in talks with Jordan’s King Abdullah
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson hosted Jordan’s King Abdullah for a working lunch on Wednesday to discuss ties between the two countries, Johnson’s office said.
UK expresses concern to India over Kashmir situation
Britain’s Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab said he had expressed concern to his Indian counterpart about the situation in the disputed Kashmir region.
British Airways says technical problems at London airports have been resolved
Problems with British Airways’ computer systems, which led to cancellations, delays and long queues at London airports on Wednesday have been resolved, a spokesman said.
U.S. warns against inflaming tensions over Lebanon shooting
The United States said on Wednesday the case of a deadly shooting in Lebanon should be handled in a way that achieves justice “without politically motivated inflammation” of tensions.
Turkey, U.S. agree to form joint operation centre for Syria safe zone
Turkey and the United States said they agreed on Wednesday to establish a joint operation centre in Turkey to coordinate and manage a planned safe zone in northern Syria.
West African slavery lives on, 400 years after transatlantic trade began
Blessing was only six years old when her mother arranged for her to become an unpaid housemaid for a family in the Nigerian city of Abuja, on the promise they would put her through school.
Turkey says it agreed to form joint operation centre with U.S. for Syria safe zone
Turkey’s Defence Ministry said on Wednesday it agreed with the United States to establish a joint operation centre in Turkey to coordinate and manage a planned safe zone in northern Syria.
Brazil judge clears ex-president Lula’s move to Sao Paulo jail
A federal judge in Brazil on Wednesday authorized the transfer of imprisoned former President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva from the southern city of Curitiba to a jail in the state of Sao Paulo.
Japan: PM Abe and U.S. defence secretary didn’t discuss U.S.-proposed maritime force
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and U.S. Defense Secretary Mark Esper did not have any particular exchange on the U.S.-proposed maritime coalition in the Middle East, Japan’s top government spokesman said on Wednesday.
