Explainer: What’s so hard about implementing a peace deal in Yemen’s main port
Yemen’s warring parties have failed to leave the main port city of Hodeidah more than two months after agreeing to a U.N.-led truce deal as part of efforts to end the almost four-year war that has pushed the country to the brink of famine.
India launches air strike inside Pakistan; Islamabad denies militant camp hit
India said its warplanes killed “a very large number” of fighters when they struck a militant training camp inside Pakistan on Tuesday, raising the risk of conflict between the nuclear-armed neighbors, although Pakistan officials denied there had been …
EU could grant Britain short Brexit delay
The European Union would be ready to approve a short Brexit delay should Britain need more time to ensure parliamentary ratification of their divorce agreement, three EU officials said on Tuesday.
Solid majority of Brazilians approve of President Bolsonaro: poll
A majority of Brazilians approve of the performance of right-wing President Jair Bolsonaro, a poll showed on Tuesday, underlining his continued popularity despite recent corruption scandals and a history of controversial statements.
Iran Oil Minister Zanganeh not resigning: spokesman
Iran’s Oil Minister Bijan Zanganeh is not resigning, a spokesman for his ministry said on Tuesday, according to the Iranian Students’ News Agency (ISNA).
Russia jails ex-FSB agent, cyber expert for passing secrets to U.S.
A Russian court on Tuesday sentenced a former state security officer and a cyber-security expert to long jail terms after finding the two men guilty of committing state treason in the interests of the United States.
No need any more for plan to grant UK parliament control of Brexit: co-author of plan
One of the co-authors of a plan to give parliament control of the Brexit process, Conservative lawmaker Oliver Letwin, said the plan was no longer needed after Prime Minister Theresa May offered votes on a range of options.
Mexico president declines to take sides in Venezuela crisis
Mexico’s president on Tuesday said he would not take sides on the crisis in Venezuela, a day after U.S. Vice President Mike Pence urged Mexico to recognize opposition leader Juan Guaido as Venezuela’s rightful president.
Sudan’s Bashir reshuffles senior military staff: statement
Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir reshuffled his senior military staff on Tuesday, a day after announcing sweeping new security powers to contend with months of anti-government protests, the most sustained street opposition of his 30-year rule.
Trump lands in Vietnam for second summit with N.Korea’s Kim
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and U.S. President Donald Trump both arrived in Vietnam on Tuesday, the eve of their second summit at which they will tackle how to implement a North Korean pledge to give up its nuclear weapons.
