Iranian TV releases footage it says shows seized foreign tanker ‘RIAH’
Iranian state TV aired footage of a vessel called “RIAH” that it said was seized by Iran’s elite Revolutionary Guards for smuggling fuel.
Unit at Russian nuclear plant short-circuited, now back on line: TASS
A unit at a Russian nuclear plant was partially shut down on Thursday morning because of a short-circuit in a transformer, but is now back on line, Russia’s TASS news agency quoted a representative of the power station as saying.
U.S. Navy searching for missing sailor in Arabian Sea: statement
The U.S. navy and other ships are conducting search and rescue operations for a missing U.S. sailor in the Arabian Sea, the Bahrain-based U.S. Fifth Fleet said.
U.S. demands Iran free seized ship, vows to protect Gulf oil lifeline
The United States on Thursday demanded Iran immediately release a vessel it seized in the Gulf and a U.S. military commander in the region said the United States would work “aggressively” to ensure free passage of vessels through the vital waterway.
Gibraltar had ‘positive’ meeting with Iran over seized Grace 1 tanker
Gibraltar’s Chief Minister Fabian Picardo had a “constructive and positive” meeting with Iranian officials in London about the detained oil tanker Grace 1, Gibraltar said.
Poland’s fragmented opposition coalesces into left, center blocs
Poland’s main opposition parties have formed two coalition blocs to vie for left-leaning and centrist votes ahead of a national election later this year, in the hope of denting the popularity of the ruling nationalist Law and Justice (PiS) party.
U.S. not looking at sanctions on Turkey right now: Trump
The United States is not currently looking at sanctions on Turkey after its purchase of Russian air defense systems, U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday, a day after the White House said the move made Ankara’s presence in the F-35 program impo…
Spain’s Sanchez says Podemos deal possible if its leader not in cabinet
Spain’s acting prime minister Pedro Sanchez said on Thursday he would not accept the leader of far-left Podemos in his cabinet, drawing an angry reaction from the party viewed as his Socialists’ most natural ally as he struggles to form a government.
Spain’s Podemos rejects Socialist plan to govern solo
Spain’s Unidas Podemos said on Thursday its supporters had voted to only allow the investiture of Socialist leader Pedro Sanchez as premier if their far-left party is made part of his future cabinet, increasing the risk of a repeat election.
Italy’s warring coalition parties warn of government collapse
The leaders of Italy’s coalition partners the League and 5-Star Movement warned on Thursday the government could collapse following mutual recriminations over the election of the next European Commission president.
