Philippine senators ask Duterte to disclose China energy plan
Philippine opposition senators have demanded President Rodrigo Duterte reveal details of joint energy exploration plans with China, warning such a deal risked affirming Chinese territorial claims that are not recognized under international law.
Brexit: DUP says to work with UK PM May to try to change deal
Northern Ireland’s Democratic Unionist Party will continue to work with British Prime Minister Theresa May’s government to try to get her to change her EU withdrawal deal, the party’s Brexit spokesman Sammy Wilson said on Tuesday.
Spain to vote against Brexit accord if text on Gibraltar not changed: PM
Spain will vote against the European Union’s draft Brexit deal on Sunday unless it is modified to make clear that the future of the disputed British territory of Gibraltar relies on talks between Madrid and London, Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said.
Train derails in north Spain, killing one, 44 hurt
A commuter train derailed outside the Spanish city of Barcelona on Tuesday, killing one person and leaving 44 injured, the emergency services said on twitter.
UK minister Gauke says Brexit deal can get through parliament
British Prime Minister Theresa May can get her draft European Union divorce deal through parliament because opponents will see it is the only way forward and employers will put pressure on lawmakers, the UK’s justice minister said on Tuesday.
Pakistan summons U.S. envoy to protest Trump’s criticism
Pakistan on Tuesday summoned the U.S. Chargé d’Affaires in Islamabad to protest against remarks made by President Donald Trump who has criticized Pakistan’s role in fighting terrorism fight and the killing of Osama bin Laden.
Europe struggling to set up trading vehicle for Iran: Iran foreign minister
European countries are finding it difficult to set up a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) to allow non-dollar trade with Iran, Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said on Tuesday, according to parliamentary news agency ICANA.
Policeman stabbed in central Brussels, police say motive unclear
A policeman was stabbed in central Brussels early on Tuesday in what a local newspaper said was an apparent Islamist militant attack – though police said the motive was unclear.
Singapore lawmaker blasts Facebook over refusal to take down ‘false’ post
A Singapore lawmaker hit out at Facebook on Tuesday, saying it had reneged on a promise to help rein in fake news and calling for tougher regulations, which the social media firm has cautioned against.
Twitter CEO trolled for ‘hate mongering’ against India’s Brahmins
Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey has kicked up a social media storm in India after a picture of him with a placard saying “smash Brahminical patriarchy”, referring to the highest Hindu caste, went viral in one of the company’s fastest-growing markets.
