Rouhani says Iran to sell oil, break U.S. sanctions: TV
Iran will sell its oil and break sanctions reimposed by the United States on its vital energy and banking sectors, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani told economists at a meeting broadcast live on state television on Monday.
Sri Lanka speaker says won’t accept Rajapaksa as PM until he proves a majority
Sri Lanka’s speaker of parliament said on Monday he would not accept a former president, Mahinda Rajapaksa, as the new prime minister until he proves he commands a majority in parliament.
Qatar rejects accusations of meddling in Bahrain internal affairs: Qatar foreign ministry
Qatar rejects accusations of meddling in Bahrain’s internal affairs, Qatar’s foreign ministry said in a tweet.
Reuters reporters in Myanmar appeal against conviction in state secrets case
Lawyers for two Reuters reporters jailed for seven years in Myanmar lodged an appeal on Monday against their conviction on charges of breaking the country’s Official Secrets Act.
Japan’s youth suicides hit 30-year high: survey
Suicides by Japanese youth have reached a 30-year-high, the education ministry said on Monday, even as overall suicide numbers have steadily declined over the past 15 years.
U.S., South Korea marines hold small-scale exercise ahead of North Korea talks
About 500 United States and South Korean marines began small-scale military drills on Monday, just days before U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is set to hold talks with North Korea on denuclearization and plans for a second summit of their leaders…
First wave of Central American migrants arrive in Mexico City
The first Central American migrants from a caravan traveling through Mexico toward the United States in hopes of seeking asylum arrived in Mexico City on Sunday, taking up temporary shelter at a sports stadium.
Japan in close communication with U.S. on Iran sanctions – spokesman
Japan is in close communication with the United States on Iran sanctions, Japan’s Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga said on Monday.
Britain’s Raab wants right to scrap Irish backstop after three months: media
British Brexit Secretary Dominic Raab has privately demanded the right to pull Britain out of a “backstop” arrangement for the Irish border after three months, the Telegraph reported on Sunday.
Minority Australian government confirmed as critical by-election result announced
Australia’s conservative government has lost its parliamentary majority after an independent candidate was on Monday confirmed the winner in a critical by-election.
