Bulgaria nominates its EU commissioner for another mandate
Bulgaria has nominated its current European Union Commissioner, Mariya Gabriel, for another mandate, the government said on Wednesday.
Croatian soldier killed in Afghanistan suicide blast
A Croatian soldier serving in Afghanistan died and two were seriously injured in a suicide attack on their convoy outside the capital of Kabul on Wednesday, authorities said.
Russia, South Korea trade conflicting claims over alleged airspace intrusion
Russia’s embassy in Seoul on Wednesday said that Moscow had not apologized for an alleged airspace violation the previous day, after South Korea said that a Russian attache had expressed “deep regret” and blamed malfunctioning equipment.
Turkey says has not agreed with U.S. on Syria safe zone
New U.S. proposals for a safe zone in north Syria do not satisfy Turkey and the two countries have not agreed on removal of Kurdish militants from the zone, how deep it should be and who would control it, Turkey’s foreign minister said on Wednesday.
EU lawmakers see higher risk of no-deal Brexit with PM Johnson
The European Union lawmakers dealing with Brexit said on Wednesday there was an increased risk of a disorderly British exit from the bloc after Boris Johnson becomes prime minister.
Factbox: Who is in Boris Johnson’s Brexit team so far?
Britain’s incoming prime minister, Boris Johnson, starts appointing his government team on Wednesday, after weeks of planning and of jockeying among Conservative hopefuls looking for top jobs in his new cabinet.
Jazeera cites Iran official warning of confrontation if Hormuz status changed
Qatar-based Al Jazeera TV on Wednesday quoted the military adviser to Iran’s supreme leader as saying that any change in the status of the Strait of Hormuz, which Tehran says it protects, would open the door to a dangerous confrontation.
Croatian soldier dies in Afghanistan suicide attack
A Croatian soldier serving in Afghanistan died and two others were seriously injured in a suicide attack on their convoy outside Kabul on Wednesday, authorities said.
Turks welcome ‘Ottoman grandson’ Boris Johnson as British leader
Turkey celebrated incoming British prime minister Boris Johnson’s Turkish heritage on Wednesday, with politicians and media proclaiming that the “Ottoman grandson” could strengthen ties between two countries on Europe’s fringes.
Sajid Javid to be Britain’s finance minister, says ITV reporter
Sajid Javid will be appointed finance minister by incoming British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, an ITV reporter said on Wednesday.
