Afghan Taliban likely to meet Saudi crown prince in Pakistan: sources
Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is likely to meet Afghan Taliban representatives during his visit to Pakistan starting on Sunday, Pakistani government sources said, part of efforts to broker an end to Afghanistan’s 17-year-old civil war…
Turkey’s Erdogan says no going back from S-400 deal with Russia: NTV
Turkey will not turn back from its deal to buy S-400 missile systems from Russia, President Tayyip Erdogan was quoted as saying on Saturday, a day after an informal deadline Washington set for Ankara to respond to a rival offer passed.
Airbus CEO tells Germany to reform arms policy for good of Europe
Airbus Chief Executive Tom Enders urged Germany to press ahead with plans to create common European regulations on arms exports, saying the issue posed a litmus test for Berlin’s ambitions to foster a European defense policy.
U.S. backs India’s right to self-defense over Kashmir attack: Indian government
The United States supports India’s right to self-defense against cross-border attacks, India’s foreign ministry said on Saturday after a deadly car bombing in disputed Kashmir raised tensions with rival neighbor Pakistan.
U.S. adviser Bolton promises India support after Kashmir attack
U.S. National Security Adviser John Bolton spoke to his Indian counterpart promising support to bring those responsible for a deadly car bombing in disputed Kashmir to justice, the Indian Foreign Ministry said on Saturday.
Mexican president visits ‘El Chapo’s’ home turf seeking reconciliation
Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador visited the birthplace of the country’s most infamous drug trafficker, Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman, on Friday, calling for peace and reconciliation days after a U.S. jury convicted the kingpin.
China-U.S. trade talks ‘making a final sprint’: state media
Chinese state media on Saturday expressed cautious optimism over trade talks between the United States and China, a day after President Xi Jinping said a week of discussions had produced “step-by-step” progress.
Nigeria presidential election postponed to February 23: electoral commission chairman
Nigeria’s presidential election, which was due to be held on Saturday, has been postponed to Feb. 23, the chairman of the country’s electoral commission said on Saturday.
Nigeria presidential election postponed by a week
Nigeria’s presidential election, which was due to be held on Saturday, has been postponed by a week, the chairman of the country’s electoral commission said hours before polls were due to open.
Mexican actor apologizes for racial slur against ‘Roma’ actress
A Mexican soap opera star apologized on Friday for using a racial slur to describe actress Yalitza Aparicio, whose performance in the critically acclaimed film “Roma” made her the first indigenous woman to be nominated for a best actress Oscar.
