U.S. sanctions on Iran are biting: Bolton
Iran is feeling the effects of existing U.S. sanctions as President Donald Trump prepares to impose more of them from Monday, his National Security Adviser John Bolton said on Sunday during a visit to Israel.
Migrants describe overcrowded Mexican detention centers as Trump ratchets up pressure
Mexico’s immigration centers are becoming increasingly squalid and overcrowded as authorities step up the detention of migrants headed for the United States, with inmates languishing for weeks amid medical neglect, according to detainees, lawyers and r…
Saudi Arabia launches special residency scheme for expats
Saudi Arabia launched on Sunday their new special residency scheme similar to green card systems applicable in other countries, aimed at attracting wealthy and high-skilled expats.
U.S. plan will not lure Lebanon into settling Palestinians: parliament speaker
Lebanon will not be lured by a U.S. plan to invest billions in the country in return for settling Palestinian refugees, its parliament speaker Nabih Berri said on Sunday.
Southeast Asian leaders emphasize economic strength in face of U.S.-China tensions
Southeast Asian leaders agreed on Sunday to work together on the region’s economy and security to strengthen their position to face growing U.S.-China tensions, as they wrapped up their summit in Bangkok.
Ethiopia’s chief of army staff was killed in Addis Ababa by bodyguard: PM’s office
Ethiopia’s army chief of staff was killed in his home in Addis Ababa by his bodyguard, the prime minister’s office said on Sunday, linking the attack to Saturday’s coup attempt in the northern state of Amhara.
Iran to scale back nuclear deal compliance unless Europe moves: diplomat
Iran may further scale back compliance with its nuclear deal soon unless European countries shield it from U.S. sanctions through a trade mechanism, the head of Tehran’s Strategic Council on Foreign Relations was quoted as saying on Sunday.
Palestinians don’t need Bahrain meeting, they need peace: finance minister
Palestinians don’t need this week’s U.S.-led Bahrain meeting to develop their country, they need peace, Palestinian Finance Minister Shukri Bishara said on Sunday.
West African task force says troops killed 42 Islamic State fighters near Lake Chad
West African troops killed 42 suspected Islamic State fighters in a battle in the Lake Chad region on June 21, the heaviest death toll suffered by the insurgents in the last six months, a regional military task force said in a statement.
UAE official says tensions with Iran can be addressed ‘only’ politically: Twitter
Tensions in the Gulf can only be addressed politically and priority should be de-escalation and dialogue, a senior United Arab Emirates official said on Sunday.
