Britain’s new net zero emissions target becomes law
Britain’s new target to reach net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 became law on Thursday, making it the first among the major G7 countries...
China says Canadian navy ships sailed through Taiwan strait
China’s Defense Ministry said on Thursday that Canadian navy ships sailed through the Strait of Taiwan, which separates self-ruled Taiwan from China....
Five issues likely to dominate the G20 summit in Japan
World leaders are descending on Osaka, west Japan, for a summit on Friday and Saturday of the Group of 20 (G20) big economies....
Macron says he warned Iran’s Rouhani about breaking nuclear commitments
French President Emmanuel Macron told his Iranian counterpart Hassan Rouhani that leaving the 2015 nuclear deal, or any signals that suggested Tehran would break the...
Adviser to EU top court voices doubt on Polish courts’ independence
An adviser to Europe’s top court said on Thursday that the independence of Polish courts could be at risk from changes made by the right-wing...
Ethiopia police arrest 56 members of Amhara political party: party spokesman
Ethiopian police have arrested 56 members of an Amhara political party following a failed coup attempt in the region over the weekend, the party’s spokesman...
Lebanese veterans block highways in budget protest
Hundreds of veterans burned tyres and blocked highways in Lebanon on Thursday to protest plans to tax their pensions and other measures in a 2019...
Japan tells UK PM candidates: We don’t want a no-deal Brexit
Japan on Thursday publicly cautioned the two candidates vying to replace Prime Minister Theresa May that Japanese investment could leave if they wrenched Britain out...
North Korea says time running out for fresh talks as U.S. envoy due in South Korea
Time was running out for the United States to formulate a new strategy to revive denuclearization talks, a senior North Korean diplomat said on Thursday,...
Denmark’s new Social Democratic prime minister names government
Denmark’s new Social Democratic prime minister on Thursday presented her team of 20 ministers which includes former member of the European Parliament Jeppe Kofod as...