Russia calls U.S. nuclear accusation ‘crude provocation’
Russia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Thursday called a U.S. allegation that Moscow may be conducting nuclear tests in violation of a moratorium on such tests “groundless” and a “crude provocation.”
Irish foreign minister says new UK PM could change ‘Brexit package’
The European Union will not renegotiate Britain’s EU withdrawal agreement with the next British prime minister, but there is “scope for new thinking” on the wider Brexit package, Ireland’s foreign minister said on Thursday.
Relief from U.S. sanctions will not come easily for some Venezuelans
Immediately after he turned against Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, the United States lifted economic sanctions against
Hong Kong introduces concessions to extradition bill, but critics say not enough
Hong Kong will make concessions to a controversial extradition bill, Security Secretary John Lee said on Thursday, but opposition lawmakers called for the legislation, which they fear will extend Beijing’s reach into the city, to be scrapped.
UK, Canada express concern over proposed Hong Kong extradition changes
Britain and Canada said on Thursday it was vital that extradition arrangements in Hong Kong fully respect the region’s high degree of autonomy from China and are in line with the “one country two systems” principle.
Stand firm or face a new Cold War, Guterres warns Europe
The world risks a descent into lawlessness and a new Cold War if multilateralism fails, U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Thursday, calling on the European Union to take a lead role in fighting to preserve a rules-based global order.
Saudi Arabia seeks Arab unity over Iran after attacks
Saudi Arabia prepared to hold emergency Arab summits on Thursday to deliver a strong message to Iran over regional security after attacks on Gulf oil assets this month, as American officials said a U.S. military deployment had deterred Tehran.
IS claims blast near Afghan military training center: Amaq
Islamic State claimed responsibility for a suicide bombing near a military training center in the Afghan capital earlier on Thursday, the militant group said on its Amaq news agency.
Migrants stranded in Bosnia sleeping rough and dying: Red Cross
Thousands of migrants and refugees, stranded in Bosnia on their way to Western Europe, are sleeping rough in parks and abandoned buildings and some have died, the Red Cross said on Thursday.
Economy in focus as India’s PM Modi begins his second term
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will take his oath of office on Thursday along with his ministers, including for the first time the powerful chief of his ruling Hindu nationalist party that just won a landslide victory in a general election.
