China and U.S. clash again on trade and regional security
China and the United States clashed again this weekend on trade and security, accusing each other of destabilizing the region and potentially the world.
Iraqi court sentences two French men to death for being Islamic State fighters
An Iraqi court sentenced two French men to death on Sunday after finding them guilty of being members of Islamic State, a prosecutor told Reuters.
Indian officials see little chance of finding missing climbers alive
Two Indian air force helicopters conducted reconnaissance missions around the Nanda Devi mountain in the Himalayas for eight missing climbers without success on Sunday and survivors are unlikely to be found, two state government officials said.
German SPD leader Nahles quits as party’s popularity hits low
Germany’s Social Democratic Party (SPD) chief Andrea Nahles said she would resign on Sunday as well giving up her position as head of its parliamentary group, saying she did not have the support she needed to lead it.
Former minister Sam Gyimah joins Conservative leadership race
Former British universities minister Sam Gyimah announced on Sunday he was joining the Conservative leadership race to replace Theresa May, saying he was the only candidate among the 13 declared so far to back a referendum on any Brexit deal.
Australia PM in Solomon Islands to build ties with eye on China
Prime Minister Scott Morrison arrived in the Solomon Islands on Sunday, the first visit by an Australian leader in more than a decade as Western nations seek to rein in China’s influence in the Pacific.
Iran warns any clash in the Gulf would push oil prices above $100
U.S. military vessels in the Gulf are within range of Iranian missiles, a top military aide to Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said on Sunday, warning any clash between the two countries would push oil prices above $100 a barrel.
Palestinians say U.S. ‘deal of the century’ will finish off their state
The U.S. blueprint to end the conflict between Israel and the Palestinians, still in draft form after almost two years, is seen by Palestinians, and by some Arab officials and politicians, as a plan to finish off the Palestinian cause.
State elections set to offer relief for harried Mexican president
Mexico’s president is expected to score comfortable wins at Sunday’s state elections in the first test of his popularity since taking office, with one exit poll showing his party taking the central state of Puebla.
Iran warns any clash in the Gulf would push oil prices above $100: Fars new
U.S. military vessels in the Gulf are within the range of Iranian missiles, a top military aide to Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said on Sunday, warning any clash between the two countries would push oil prices above $100 a barrel.
