Britain’s MI6 spymaster cautions Russia: Do not meddle in the West
The chief of Britain’s foreign intelligence service warned the Kremlin on Monday not to underestimate the West after a brazen nerve agent attack on a retired double agent in England stoked fears about Russian covert activity abroad.
The future is tilting east toward China, British spymaster says
The global balance is tilting toward China as the world’s second largest economy gains significant capital, global clout and technological dominance, the chief of Britain’s MI6 spy service said on Monday.
Yemen foes set to attend Sweden peace talks after coalition allows wounded evacuation
Yemen’s Houthi group is expected to travel to Sweden as early as Monday for peace talks after the Saudi-led coalition approved the evacuation of some of their wounded for treatment, paving the way for negotiations to end the nearly four-year-old war.
Soros-founded school says it is being forced out of Hungary
Hungary’s Central European University founded by George Soros said on Monday that it would enrol new students for its U.S. degrees in Vienna from September 2019 after the government failed to ratify a deal to ensure its continued operation.
Trump asks Pakistan PM for help with Afghan peace talks
Pakistan said on Monday U.S. President Donald Trump has sought its help with faltering Afghan peace talks, part of intensifying efforts by Trump to end one of America’s longest wars.
South Africa faces more power cuts, raising Ramaphosa reform risk
South Africa faces more power cuts, electricity utility Eskom warned on Monday as it sought to prevent the collapse of its power grid in a test for President Cyril Ramaphosa’s reforms.
France’s Macron hunts for way out of ‘yellow vest’ crisis
France’s prime minister met with opposition leaders on Monday as President Emmanuel Macron sought a way to defuse nationwide protests over high living costs that led to widespread rioting in Paris at the weekend and are hurting the economy.
‘Full reasoned position’ on Brexit legal advice will be published: UK PM’s spokesman
Britain will publish a “full reasoned position statement” on the legal advice for Prime Minister Theresa May’s Brexit deal as promised, her spokesman said on Monday.
Australian ruling party toughens rules on toppling leader
Australia’s Liberal party passed new rules late on Monday to make it harder to depose its leader, as the ruling coalition grapples with sinking opinion polls ahead of an election next year.
Hezbollah, Iranian positions not hit in Syrian strike: Hezbollah source
A senior Hezbollah source said on Monday neither the group nor Iranian positions in Syria had been struck last week during what Syrian state media had reported as an attack south of Damascus.
