Russia says sees signs U.S. preparing for possible strike on Syria: agencies
The Russian Ministry of Defence said on Monday it had noticed Washington was building up its military forces in the Middle East in preparation for what Moscow feared was a possible strike on Syrian government forces, Russian news agencies reported.
Iran expects remaining nuclear deal partners to act faster to preserve it: Rouhani
Iran expects the remaining partners in its nuclear agreement to act quickly to preserve it, President Hassan Rouhani said on Monday, according to the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA).
Putin, Xi to hold talks next month in Russia’s Vladivostok – Kremlin
Russian President Vladimir Putin will hold talks with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping during an economic forum in the eastern Russian city of Vladivostok next month, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Monday.
Congo trial over killings of U.N. experts resumes after long suspension
The trial of more than two dozen people, including a former intelligence agency informant, suspected in the killings of two U.N. sanctions monitors last year in central Congo resumed on Monday after a 10-month suspension, defense lawyers said.
Iran says it has full control of Gulf, U.S. Navy does not belong there
Iran has full control of the Gulf and the U.S. Navy does not belong there, the head of the navy of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards, General Alireza Tangsiri, was quoted by Tasnim news agency as saying on Monday.
Macron says Brexit cannot divide EU, criticizes Trump’s isolationism
President Emmanuel Macron on Monday said preserving European Union unity was more important than forging a close relationship with post-Brexit Britain, and hit out at what he called U.S. President Donald Trump’s “aggressive” isolationism.
Russia, Tajikistan deny any air attack in Afghan border clash
Afghanistan officials said on Monday a Tajik or Russian aircraft had bombed a northeastern Afghan border district during a clash between gunmen and Tajik border guards, but officials in both Tajikistan and Russia denied that they had done so.
Ugandan high court grants bail to lawmaker charged with treason
A Ugandan judge granted bail on Monday to 12 opposition politicians, including popular songwriter Robert Kyagulanyi, who have been charged with treason over their alleged role in the stoning of President Yoweri Museveni’s convoy this month.
Australia’s new PM due in Indonesia this week amid hopes on trade
Australia’s new prime minister is to visit Indonesia this week on his first overseas trip since being sworn in, Indonesia’s foreign ministry said on Monday, amid expectation the neighbors are close to signing a free trade deal.
Canada appeals for German backing amid Saudi rights row
The foreign minister of Canada, which is embroiled in a diplomatic row with Saudi Arabia, called for German support on Monday in Ottawa’s campaign to promote human rights around the world.
