Brexit turmoil delays deal on Britain’s EU defense ties
British plans for a swift inclusion in the European Union’s new flagship defense pact are being undermined by political turmoil in London and uncertainly over the terms of Britain’s exit from the bloc, EU diplomats say.
Yemeni Houthis halt missile attacks on Saudi coalition, raising peace prospects
Houthi rebels in Yemen said on Monday they were halting drone and missile attacks on Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and their Yemeni allies, responding to a demand from the United Nations.
Germany’s Weber: Creating European Monetary Fund should be a priority
German conservative Manfred Weber, who is running to take over the European Union’s top job next year, said on Monday that turning the European bailout fund (ESM) into a European Monetary Fund (EMF) should be a priority.
UAE fully complying with U.S. sanctions on Iran: official
The United Arab Emirates is fully complying with sanctions imposed this month by the United States on Iran even though it will mean a further drop in trade with Tehran, a UAE economy ministry official told Reuters on Monday.
Germany’s Weber says draft Brexit deal will not be renegotiated
German conservative Manfred Weber, who is running to take over the European Union’s top job next year, said on Monday that the draft Brexit deal would not be renegotiated and the ball was now in Britain’s court.
Nigeria’s Abubakar promises to boost oil investment, cut subsidies if elected
Nigeria’s main opposition candidate Atiku Abubakar said on Monday he will boost oil sector investment, cut costly fuel subsidies and double the size of the economy by 2025 if he wins next year’s presidential election.
Vietnam arrests ex-deputy head of economic hub in graft crackdown
Vietnamese police arrested a former deputy chairman of Ho Chi Minh City, the country’s business hub, on Monday as the communist-ruled country steps up a crackdown on corruption.
Sri Lanka’s new PM may lose budget even as he clings to power
Sri Lanka’s newly appointed Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa, who lost two motions of no confidence last week, may lose his government’s budget even as he clings to power.
Pakistan PM Imran Khan lashes out at Trump ‘tirade’
Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday lashed out at U.S. President Donald Trump following his remarks that Pakistan doesn’t “do a damn thing” for the United States despite billions of dollars in U.S. aid for the South Asian nation.
Saudi king urges action against Iran, backs Yemen peace
Saudi Arabia’s King Salman urged the international community on Monday to halt Iran’s nuclear and ballistic missile programs and reiterated the kingdom’s support for U.N. efforts to end the war in Yemen.
