Pope offers prayers for migrants killed in Mediterranean shipwreck
Pope Francis on Sunday offered prayers for migrants who died in the Mediterranean Sea this week, in what the U.N. refugee agency called the worst shipwreck in the area this year.
Oman not mediating in escalating regional tensions: Oman minister
Oman is not undertaking any mediation efforts around rising tensions in the Gulf region but is in contact with “all parties” in order to maintain stability in the Strait of Hormuz, Oman’s minister in charge of foreign affairs said on Sunday.
Afghan VP candidate injured as Kabul blast kills two, wounds another 25
A powerful explosion hit central Kabul on Sunday, wounding Afghan President Ashraf Ghani’s running mate in the upcoming election and killing at least two others, officials said.
Afghan president launches re-election bid amid worsening security
Afghan President Ashraf Ghani launched his re-election campaign on Sunday, promising to start peace talks with the Taliban after decades of war and to transform his nation into a trade hub.
Russian opposition leader Navalny hospitalized for allergic reaction
Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, serving time in jail for calling for unauthorized protests, was hospitalized after suffering an acute allergic reaction on Sunday, his spokeswoman said.
Oman, Iran cooperating on navigation in Hormuz: Oman minister
Oman and Iran were cooperating on navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, Oman’s minister in charge of foreign affairs said on Sunday after meeting Iranian officials in Tehran.
Rouhani hopes British PM Johnson’s ‘familiarity’ with Iran will help improve relations
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said on Sunday he hoped British Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s “familiarity” with the Islamic Republic will help improve relations between Iran and Britain.
Italian police investigate picture of blindfolded U.S. murder suspect
Italian police have launched an investigation into a picture showing a U.S. student suspected of killing an officer in a blindfold and handcuffs soon after his arrest.
Iran says meeting with parties to nuclear deal ‘constructive’
An emergency meeting with parties to Iran’s 2015 nuclear deal was constructive but there are unresolved issues and Tehran will continue to reduce its nuclear commitments if Europeans fail to salvage the pact, Iranian official Abbas Araqchi said on Sund…
China says all parties at Vienna nuclear meeting aim to safeguard nuclear deal
All parties to the 2015 nuclear deal with Iran want to safeguard the accord and strongly oppose Washington’s decision to unilaterally re-impose sanctions on Tehran, the head of the Chinese delegation said after a meeting of the pact members.
