EU readies sanctions on Venezuelan security officials
The European Union is preparing new sanctions against Venezuelan security forces involved in human rights violations, the bloc’s foreign policy chief said on Tuesday, following the death in custody of a navy captain amid allegations of torture.
Jordan appoints new ambassador to Qatar, two years after downgrading ties
Jordan appointed a new ambassador to Qatar on Tuesday, a step toward restoring normal relations two years after it withdrew its ambassador in solidarity with Gulf Arab allies who severed ties with Doha.
French environment minister quits over spending criticism
France’s environment minister resigned on Tuesday following a week of reports by an investigative website about his high spending on private lobster dinners and costly renovations of his ministerial residence.
Greek conservatives scrap plans to take clergy off state payroll
Greece’s newly-elected conservative government on Tuesday scrapped plans to remove priests from the state payroll, reversing a decision by its leftist predecessor that aimed to carve a clearer distinction between church and state.
Thai coup leader’s new cabinet sworn in pledging loyalty to king
Thai King Maha Vajiralongkorn on Tuesday swore in the cabinet of Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha, a former army chief who seized power in a 2014 coup.
EU braces for no-deal Brexit or another delay under Boris Johnson
The European Union is bracing for either a no-deal Brexit or another delay if Boris Johnson becomes Britain’s prime minister next week with a pledge to renegotiate a deal the bloc says it will not reopen.
Turkey to send fourth ship to eastern Mediterranean: energy minister
Turkey will send a fourth ship to the eastern Mediterranean to conduct seismic research for oil and gas around Cyprus, Energy Minister Fatih Donmez said on Tuesday.
Ten Turkish sailors seized by pirates off Nigerian coast: shipping company
Ten Turkish sailors were taken hostage by armed pirates who attacked a Turkish-flagged cargo ship off the coast of Nigeria, the vessel’s owner said on Tuesday, adding that another eight sailors were left safely aboard.
Malta sends three suspects for trial on charges of killing anti-corruption journalist
Three men will face trial in Malta for their alleged involvement in the murder of anti-corruption journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia after the island’s attorney general issued a bill of indictment against them, court officials said on Tuesday.
Merkel says new German defence minister will quickly succeed von der Leyen
German Chancellor Angela Merkel said a new defence minister would be found quickly after Ursula von der Leyen announced she would resign regardless of the outcome of the European Parliament’s Tuesday vote to decide on her appointment as European Commis…
