UK PM Johnson’s spokesman: We leave EU on Oct. 31
Britain will be leaving the European Union on Oct. 31 no matter what, Prime minister Boris Johnson’s spokesman said on Monday, responding to reports that a government adviser had suggested parliament had missed its chance to block a no-deal Brexit.
Ecuador’s crackdown on wildcatting at Australian mogul’s mining lease faces backlash
Ecuador’s market-friendly President Lenin Moreno is cracking down on illegal gold miners, who are increasingly encroaching on formal mines, but keeping them away from an Australian billionaire’s concession for good may prove a tall order.
Indonesia president bashes state power company over blackouts
Indonesia’s state power company PLN should have had plans in place to prevent a major electricity blackout that affected 21 million customers in Jakarta and neighboring provinces, President Joko Widodo said on Monday.
Air strike on south Libyan town kills at least 43: official
A drone air strike by eastern Libyan forces on the southern Libyan town of Murzuq has killed at least 43 people, a local official said on Monday.
EU Commission warns of significant disruption from hard Brexit
The European Commission is open to talks with British Prime Minister Boris Johnson to avoid a hard Brexit that would cause significant economic disruption, a spokeswoman for the EU executive said on Monday.
Yemeni Houthis launch drone attacks on Saudi aiports, airbase
Yemeni Houthi forces launched drone attacks on Saudi Arabia’s King Khalid airbase and Abha and Najran airports, the Houthis’ military spokesman said on Monday.
Germany: We are prepared for all Brexit scenarios but want to get a deal
The German government is prepared for all possible scenarios regarding Britain’s expected departure from the European Union, a spokeswoman said on Monday, adding that Berlin was still aiming to secure a Brexit deal.
German government urges Russia to release people detained at protest
The German government on Monday urged Russia to immediately release people detained at protest in Moscow on Saturday to demand free elections, with a spokeswoman saying Germany was “very concerned” about the measures police took.
Thailand seeks more than 10 suspects for series of bombs in Bangkok
Thai security forces are hunting more than 10 suspects in connection with a series of bomb attacks in Bangkok last week, Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha said on Monday.
Explainer: UAE military drawdown raises stakes in south Yemen
Attacks on Yemeni forces that form a core component of the Saudi-led military coalition in the south of the country risk further destabilizing Aden, seat of the government, and complicating United Nations peace efforts.
