Oman to open embassy in Palestinian territories’ West Bank: foreign ministry
Oman said on Wednesday it was planning to open a new diplomatic mission in the Israeli-occupied West Bank and that a delegation from its foreign...
Italy government could postpone meeting on deficit to next week: official
A crucial government meeting over Italy’s new budget deficit target scheduled for Wednesday could be postponed to next week, cabinet secretary Giancarlo Giorgetti said....
Irish premier dismisses talk of moving to top EU job
Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar said on Wednesday he was flattered by media reports suggesting he could become head of the European Union’s executive, but...
Ten dead in militant attack on security forces in Egypt’s Sinai: ministry
Seven Egyptian police officers and four militants were killed in a clash in the north of the Sinai Peninsula, the interior ministry said on Wednesday....
No-deal Brexit will only ever be British choice: Irish PM
Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar said on Wednesday that it would be Britain’s decision if it leaves the European Union without a deal, not the...
ICC prosecutor asks to open an investigation on Bangladesh, Myanmar
The prosecutor of the International Criminal Court took the next step toward opening a full investigation into alleged crimes against the Rohingya people who were...
Pompeo pledges close cooperation with India but trade, defense issues unresolved
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo sought to reduce heightened trade tension with India on Wednesday, promising a renewed focus on negotiating improved trade and...
UAE says convincing evidence needed regarding Gulf tanker attacks
The foreign minister of the United Arab Emirates said on Wednesday that “clear, scientific and convincing” evidence was required on recent attacks on oil tankers...
Dutch police seize 2.5 tonnes of meth, in largest European haul of drug
Dutch police said on Wednesday they had seized 2.5 tonnes of methamphetamine, in what they said was the largest haul of the drug to date...
Meet London Zoo’s Pete: the plant which takes selfies as it grows
A group of scientists at London Zoo hope to revolutionize conservation using a fern that triggers a nearby camera by harnessing the energy of a...