Spain’s Socialists seen winning most seats in European election: poll
Spain’s Socialists were seen winning the most seats in European Parliament elections on May 26, followed by the conservative People’s Party (PP), according to a poll by GAD3 published by ABC newspaper on Monday.
Saudi Arabia says oil tankers hit off UAE coast, Iran calls for probe
Saudi Arabia said on Monday that two Saudi oil tankers were attacked off the coast of the United Arab Emirates, condemning it as an attempt to undermine the security of crude supplies amid heightened U.S.-Iranian tensions.
UK Foreign Minister Hunt warns U.S.-Iran conflict risk
Britain’s Foreign Minister Jeremy Hunt warned on Monday of the risks of an unintended conflict between the United States and Iran over the unraveling nuclear deal.
Factbox: Strait of Hormuz – the world’s most important oil artery
Saudi Arabia said on Monday that two Saudi oil tankers were among vessels targeted in a “sabotage attack” off the coast of the United Arab Emirates, condemning it as an attempt to undermine the security of global crude supplies.
China says will ‘never surrender’ as U.S. trade row heats up
China will never surrender to external pressure, the government said on Monday, though stopped short of announcing how Beijing will hit back after Washington renewed its threat to impose tariffs on all Chinese imports in an escalating trade dispute.
Small parties back Thai junta chief after rule change gave them seats
Eleven small Thai parties that each gained a parliamentary seat after a disputed electoral rule change will back the main pro-army party, leaders said on Monday, giving the ruling junta chief who launched a 2014 coup enough votes to stay in power.
Factbox: Who’s with whom – Indian parties seek partners as election nears end
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ruling coalition is confident of a second term in office but opposition parties are talking to each other to seal an alliance, hoping to topple him after general election results are announced on May 23.
Iran says it has sentenced Iranian national to 10 years for spying for UK
Iran said on Monday it had sentenced an Iranian national to 10 years prison for spying for Britain.
Iranian lawmaker says ‘saboteurs from a third country’ may be behind Fujairah explosions: IRNA
A senior Iranian lawmaker said on Monday that “saboteurs from a third country” could be behind explosions near Fujairah port in the United Arab Emirates.
China says it will never surrender to foreign pressure amid trade dispute
China’s foreign ministry said on Monday the country will never surrender to foreign pressure after Washington renewed its threat to impose tariffs on all Chinese imports in an escalating trade dispute.
