Trump, Pompeo reviewing U.S. response to Turkey’s purchase of Russian air defenses
U.S. President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo are reviewing their options for responding to Turkey’s recent purchase of the Russian S-400 air defense system, the State Department said on Tuesday.
Iran says it came to help of disabled foreign oil tanker in the Gulf
Iranian navy vessels came to the assistance of a disabled foreign oil tanker in the Gulf that needed repairs, Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman was quoted as saying on Tuesday by the semi-official news agency ISNA.
Puerto Rico governor vows to remain in office after violent protests
Puerto Rico Governor Ricardo Rossello said on Tuesday he will stay in office despite protests calling for his resignation that turned violent overnight.
Trump laments U.S. prohibition on selling F-35s to Turkey
President Donald Trump on Tuesday signaled reluctance to punish Turkey over its acquisition of a Russian air defense system, saying it was “not fair” that the United States would now be prohibited from selling Ankara billions of dollars worth of F-35 s…
Germany’s Von der Leyen secures powerful EU executive top job
Germany’s Ursula von der Leyen secured European parliamentary approval on Tuesday to become the first female European Commission president on a platform of a greener, fairer and rule-based Europe.
Iran says its missile program is not negotiable
Iran on Tuesday said its ballistic missile program was not up for negotiation after U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo told a White House cabinet meeting that Iran had signaled it was prepared to negotiate about it.
Yemeni Houthis say they have attacked airbase in Saudi city of Khamis Mushait
A Yemeni Houthi military spokesman said on Tuesday that Houthi forces had attacked the King Khalid air base near the southwestern Saudi city of Khamis Mushait with drones, the Houthi al-Masirah TV reported.
U.S., Mexico set talks amid tension over new curbs on asylum-seekers
The chief diplomats of Mexico and the United States plan to meet on Sunday for talks about a new U.S. rule restricting asylum applications from Central American migrants that would burden Mexico’s already-overwhelmed refugee agency.
Von der Leyen says she will work with any new British leader
The next head of the European Union’s executive, Ursula von der Leyen, said on Tuesday she would work “in a constructive way” with any new British prime minister.
Germany’s Merkel hails her ally’s move to Brussels
German Chancellor Angela Merkel congratulated her long-standing ally Ursula von der Leyen on Tuesday on being confirmed as European Commission president, hailing the current German defense minister as a committed European.
