British minister says ‘deplores’ any drill close to Cyprus
A British minister on Friday said Britain ‘deplored’ any drilling in waters close to Cyprus as a row escalated between Nicosia and Turkey, which was...
Turkish drill ship to start offshore operations south of Cyprus on October 7: diplomat
Turkish drill ship Yavuz will start a new round of offshore drilling operations in the eastern Mediterranean, south of Cyprus, on October 7, a Turkish...
Tensions grow as Cyprus says Turkish drilling ship violates its rights
Tensions between Cyprus and Turkey over offshore drilling intensified on Friday, with Nicosia accusing Turkey of a “severe escalation” of violations of its sovereign rights....
Hong Kong brings back colonial-era emergency powers to quell protests
Hong Kong’s embattled leader Carrie Lam invoked colonial-era emergency powers on Friday for the first time in more than 50 years in a dramatic move...
Russia summons Iranian ambassador over journalist’s arrest in Tehran
Russia’s foreign ministry summoned the Iranian ambassador on Friday over the detention of a Russian journalist in Tehran, ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said....
Police open fire on protesters in central Baghdad: Reuters witness
Iraqi police opened fire on protesters in central Baghdad on Friday as hundreds gathered to demonstrate against the government, shooting and critically wounding at least...
Croatia government offers 2% wage hike to teachers, more might follow
The Croatian government has offered a 2% wage hike for teachers this year which is affordable at the moment, Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic said on...
‘Crazy’ to withhold Ukraine aid: U.S. diplomat
A top U.S. diplomat in Ukraine thought it was ‘crazy’ to withhold military aid for the country as it confronted Russian aggression, according to evidence...
Russia summons Iranian ambassador over journalist’s arrest in Tehran: RIA
Russia’s foreign ministry summoned the Iranian ambassador on Friday over the detention of a Russian journalist in Tehran, Russian news agency RIA reported....
UK PM Johnson will ask for Brexit extension if no deal by October 19: court documents
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will send a letter to the European Union asking for a Brexit delay if no divorce deal has been agreed...