Shell confirms two killed after accident at Auger platform in Gulf of Mexico
Royal Dutch Shell confirmed two people were killed as a result of an incident at its Auger Tension Leg Platform in the deep-water U.S. Gulf of Mexico on Sunday morning.
Iran’s nuclear energy agency to issue report on exceeding uranium stockpile limit: Fars
Iran’s Atomic Energy Organization will soon issue a report about exceeding the stockpile limit of enriched uranium set out in a landmark 2015 nuclear deal, the semi-official Fars news agency reported on Monday.
Saudi-led coalition intercepts Houthi drone launched at kingdom
A Saudi-led military coalition said on Monday it had intercepted a drone launched by Yemen’s Houthi group that was heading toward the kingdom, a statement on Saudi state media said.
Spanish PM say EU divisions make agreement on top jobs hard
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said on Monday that divisions among the European Union’s 28 national leaders made reaching agreement on who should next hold the bloc’s top jobs difficult.
Nuclear inspectors checking Iran’s stock of enriched uranium: IAEA
Inspectors from the U.N. nuclear watchdog are verifying whether Iran has accumulated more enriched uranium than allowed under its deal with major powers, the agency said on Monday, after Iranian sources told Reuters and other media said this was the ca…
Iran says it has breached 2015 nuclear deal’s stockpile limit
Iran has breached the limit of its enriched uranium stockpile set in a 2015 deal with major powers, Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said on Monday, according to the ISNA news agency, defying a warning by European co-signatories to stick to the de…
Italy and Slovenia start border patrols to stem migrant flows
Italian and Slovenian police on Monday started joint patrols within 10 km of their border in order to stem the flow of migrants, Slovenian police said.
Lebanon vows to restore security after deadly shootout
The Lebanese government vowed on Monday to restore security to an area of a deadly shooting that has stirred fear of renewed strife in the Chouf Mountains, one of the bloodiest theaters of the 1975-90 civil war.
Uruguay opposition posts big win in presidential primaries
Uruguay’s conservative opposition has posted a big win in presidential primaries, firing a warning at the ruling coalition ahead of national elections in October as the South American nation grapples to revive economic growth.
Factbox: What people are saying on the anniversary of Hong Kong’s handover
Hundreds of thousands of people took to the streets on Monday for a rally to mark the 22nd anniversary of Hong Kong’s handover from British to Chinese rule, as anger over an extradition bill plunges the city into political turmoil.
