Saudi crown prince says terrorism a common concern with India
Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman said on Wednesday terrorism was a common concern with India and that his country was ready to share intelligence to tackle it.
UK’s Hunt says he is hopeful Brexit deal can get done
British foreign minister Jeremy Hunt said on Wednesday that he was hopeful that a Brexit deal could be passed by the British parliament if the government’s attorney-general is in a position to change his advice on its implications for the Irish backsto…
Turkey says cannot accept U.S. Patriot offer as it stands, talks continue
It is impossible for Turkey to accept the United States’ offer on purchasing Patriot defense systems as it currently stands, the chairman of Turkey’s Defence Industry Directorate said on Wednesday, adding that talks on the issue continued.
Swiss call off search after no one found in avalanche: police
Rescuers who worked all night to try to find skiers who might have been trapped in an avalanche in the Swiss resort of Crans-Montana have called off the search after finding no more casualties, police said on Wednesday.
Israel should apologize to Poland, U.S. ambassador says
Israel’s Acting Foreign Minister Israel Katz should apologize to Poland for his remarks, U.S. Ambassador to Poland Georgette Mosbacher said on Wednesday, commenting on the diplomatic row between two countries.
Uganda ruling party’s executive committee backs Museveni re-election bid
The central executive committee of Uganda’s ruling party, the National Resistance Movement, has endorsed President Yoweri Museveni as its candidate in the next presidential elections due in 2021, potentially extending his rule to 40 years. Museveni, 74…
China confirms African swine fever hits Shandong province as national outbreak spreads
China’s agriculture ministry said on Wednesday it has confirmed the country’s ongoing African swine fever outbreak continues to spread across the nation, hitting the major livestock production province of Shandong in the east for the first time.
Combined EU parliament League-5 Star group not on horizon, 5-Star lawmaker says
Italy’s anti-establishment ruling coalition 5-Star Movement is not considering forming a group with its government ally, the right-wing League party, at the European parliament after the May election, a prominent 5 Star lawmaker said on Wednesday.
Russia looks to extend detention of ex U.S. marine held for spying: Ifax
Russia’s FSB security service has asked a Moscow court to extend the detention of former U.S. marine Paul Whelan who is being held on suspicion of spying, the Interfax news agency cited a court spokeswoman as saying on Wednesday.
Saudi prince foresees ‘good things’ with India on visit overshadowed by Kashmir
India rolled out the red carpet for Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Wednesday at a time when it is trying to build diplomatic support against Pakistan following a militant attack in the disputed region of Kashmir.
