China calls on U.S. not to pass Hong Kong-related legislation
China called on the United States on Friday not to pass legislation in response to a crisis in Hong Kong over a proposed extradition law.
Iran’s Rouhani says U.S. actions threaten Middle East stability
U.S. actions pose a serious threat to stability in the Middle East, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani told the leaders of a China-led security bloc including Russia and India on Friday.
Turkey says would retaliate against U.S. sanctions over Russian S-400s
Turkey will “take reciprocal steps” if the United States imposes sanctions over its purchase of Russian S-400 defenses, the Turkish foreign minister said on Friday, marking the latest step toward a standoff between the NATO allies.
Britain backs U.S. in blaming Iran for tanker attacks
Britain’s Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt said there was no reason not to believe the United States’ assessment that Iran was responsible for attacks on two oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman on Thursday.
China calls for restraint after oil tanker attacks in Gulf of Oman
China’s foreign ministry said on Friday that all sides should exercise restraint following attacks on oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman.
Gulf tanker attacks threaten energy security, IEA’s Birol says
Attacks on two tankers in the Gulf of Oman threaten global energy security, Fatih Birol, the executive director of the International Energy Agency (IEA), said on Friday.
What would Churchill say? Boris Johnson needs to be braver and face media, says rival
Boris Johnson, the frontrunner to replace Theresa May as Britain’s prime minister, needs to be braver and face the media, one of his main rivals said on Friday following accusations the former foreign secretary was avoiding scrutiny.
China turns its anger on ‘Cold War warrior’ Pompeo
Beijing has found its villain in its multi-fronted conflict with the United States: Secretary of State Mike Pompeo.
Iran says it is in charge of security of Strait of Hormuz: state radio
Iran said on Friday it was responsible for maintaining the security of the Strait of Hormuz in the Gulf, state radio reported, adding that blaming Tehran for attacks on two oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman was alarming.
Tanker attack to be discussed at G20 ministerial meeting: Japan industry minister
Japan’s industry minister, Hiroshige Seko, said on Friday an attack on two tankers in the Gulf of Oman this week will be discussed at a meeting of G20 energy and environment ministers this weekend.
