Putin says Russia can easily make intermediate-range missiles if U.S. quits nuclear treaty
President Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday that Russia could easily make and deploy land-based intermediate-range missiles if the United States made good on a threat to quit a landmark nuclear arms control treaty.
Violence against journalists hits unprecedented levels: RSF
The murder of Saudi columnist Jamal Khashoggi in a year when more than half of all journalists killed were targeted deliberately reflects a hatred of the media in many areas of society, Reporters Without Borders (RSF) said on Tuesday.
Libya NOC declares force majeure on El Sharara oilfield, El Feel stays open
Libya’s National Oil Company (NOC) has declared force majeure on operations at the country’s largest oilfield, El Sharara, a week after the firm announced a contractual waiver on exports from the field following its seizure by militants.
British government steps up ‘no-deal’ Brexit preparations
Prime Minister Theresa May and her ministers will on Tuesday step up preparations for a “no deal” Brexit, an outcome made more likely by a deadlock in parliament over the British leader’s divorce deal with the European Union.
British Airways to resume Pakistan flights after a decade
British Airways will resume flights to Pakistan next year after a 10-year absence that followed a major hotel bombing, becoming the first Western airline to restart flights to the South Asian nation.
Vietnam arrests former CEO of state oil firm: state media
Vietnam has arrested a former senior executive of a state-owned oil company for “abusing power to appropriate property”, state media reported on Tuesday.
Don’t blame migrants for everything, Pope tells politicians
Pope Francis on Tuesday condemned nationalist leaders who blame migrants for their countries’ problems and themselves fostered mistrust in society by pursuing dishonest gain and xenophobic and racist policies.
Malaysia airport VX poison trial suspended over witness statements
A Malaysian court on Tuesday suspended the trial of a woman accused of killing the half-brother of North Korea’s leader as her lawyers sought more time to seek written statements from witnesses.
Iran hopes to agree with Russia and Turkey on Syrian constitution forum
Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif said he hoped to reach an agreement on Tuesday with Russia and Turkey on the composition of a new Constitutional Committee in Syria.
The United Kingdom’s tortuous journey in and out of the EU
Britain will leave the European Union at 2300 GMT on March 29, 2019. Wednesday marks 100 days to departure day.
