British trade minister says Brexit is not the only reason for GDP slowdown
Britain’s economic slowdown should not be blamed entirely on Brexit, British Trade Minister Liam Fox said on Monday after data showed the economy last year grew at its slowest since 2012.
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards says U.S. forces should leave the region: IRNA
A senior commander in Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said on Monday that Tehran will not withdraw its forces from the region, dismissing U.S. calls that Iranian regional influence should be curbed.
Thai election panel disqualifies princess as PM candidate
Thailand’s election panel on Monday disqualified the sister of the king from running for prime minister, putting an end to a stunning, short-lived candidacy by echoing King Maha Vajiralongkorn’s words that royalty should be “above politics”.
UK pitches ‘global Britain’ by flexing military muscle: defense minister
Prime Minister Theresa May’s “Global Britain” slogan is more than a pithy phrase because the United Kingdom will be ready to flex its military muscles after it leaves the European Union, defense minister Gavin Williamson said on Monday.
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards warns aggressors of punishment: IRNA
A senior commander in Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said on Monday that Tehran would “firmly punish” aggressors who attack the country, as tensions rise between Iran and the United States and its regional allies.
Uzbek leader reshuffles security officials
Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev appointed new heads of state security and the defense ministry after the previous security chief resigned on health grounds, the president’s office said on Monday.
EU’s Moscovici: We must be prepared for all Brexit scenarios
European Economic Commissioner Pierre Moscovici said on Monday that it was necessary for the European Union and all of its member states to be ready for all possible scenarios regarding Britain’s expected departure from the European Union.
Myanmar arrests French national after reported drone flight
Myanmar police have arrested a French national in the capital, Naypyitaw, police and France’s embassy said on Monday, after the man reportedly flew a drone near parliament.
U.N. expert says suspension of Nigeria’s chief judge breaches human rights
The suspension of Nigeria’s most senior judge by President Muhammadu Buhari broke international human rights standards on independence of the judiciary and the separation of powers, a U.N. expert said on Monday.
As Indian election looms, Facebook steps up fact-checks
Facebook Inc is expanding its fact-checking network in India to curb the spread of misinformation as the world’s largest democracy prepares for a general election that must be held by May, the U.S.-based social media giant said on Monday.
