Exclusive: U.S. preparing to send more troops to Middle East – sources
The United States is preparing to send additional troops to the Middle East in response to mounting concerns over Iran, which Washington blames for attacks on oil tankers last week, two U.S. officials told Reuters on Monday, speaking on condition of an…
Mexico could beat U.S. in trade war, but would be a ‘pyrrhic’ victory: president
Mexico could win a trade war with the United States but it is a war Mexico doesn’t want because it would take too heavy a toll, Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said on Monday.
EU at odds over Albania, Macedonia joining; Cyprus threatens veto over Turkey
European Union states were at loggerheads on Monday over starting talks with Albania and North Macedonia to enter the bloc, while Cyprus threatened to veto any agreement on future enlargement unless the EU toughens its line on Turkish drilling.
Brazil leader signs law allowing foreign carriers to operate domestic flights
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro on Monday signed a bill into law allowing foreign airlines to operate domestic flights in Latin America’s largest air market.
U.S. military releases new images from oil tanker attacks
The U.S. military on Monday released new images it says showed Iran’s Revolutionary Guard (IRGC) removing an unexploded limpet mine from a Japanese-owned tanker that was attacked on June 13 in the Gulf of Oman, as Washington blames Tehran for the attac…
Egypt’s ousted Islamist president Mursi dies after collapsing in court
Former Egyptian President Mohamed Mursi, the first democratically elected head of state in Egypt’s modern history, died on Monday from a heart attack after collapsing in a Cairo court while on trial on espionage charges, authorities and a medical sourc…
Iraqi Shi’ite cleric warns politicians to form government within 10 days
Iraqi Shi’ite cleric Moqtada al-Sadr urged political blocs on Monday to pressure the prime minister to form a complete cabinet within 10 days, warning that his supporters would take a “new stance” if they failed to do so.
Guatemala ex-first lady faces battle for presidency after first round win
Former first lady Sandra Torres won a clear victory in the first round of Guatemala’s presidential election, results showed on Monday, but the center-left candidate faces a tough test to see off her nearest conservative rival in a direct runoff in Augu…
Yemen’s Houthis launch drone attacks toward Saudi Abha airport: Al Masirah TV
Yemen’s Houthis launched drone attacks on Saudi Arabia’s Abha airport, the groups’ Al Masirah TV said on Monday, citing a military spokesman.
Rockets hit Iraqi base hosting U.S. forces near Baghdad: military
Three rockets landed on a military base hosting U.S. forces north of Baghdad late on Monday, an Iraqi military statement said, without providing further details.
