Merkel warns Trump against destroying UN

German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Sunday warned US President Donald Trump against "destroying" the United Nations.
1 October 2018

British ministers' phone numbers leaked

Phone numbers and other personal details of senior ministers from Britain's Conservative party were made public by an app security flaw
30 September 2018

What's in a name?

Macedonians went to the polls yesterday to vote on whether to re-name their country North Macedonia in a bid to settle a long-
30 September 2018

'Let's come together'

Prime Minister Theresa May yesterday called on her party to unite behind her plan to leave the European Union, making a direct appeal
30 September 2018

Merkel, Erdogan vow to rebuild ties

German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan vowed Friday to rebuild strained relations after a two-
29 September 2018

Major terror attack foiled in Netherlands

Dutch police arrested seven men Thursday suspected of plotting to carry out a "major terrorist attack" at a public event using explosive belts and an AK-47 assault rifle, the public prosecutor's office said.
28 September 2018

Wetlands receding three times faster than forests

Wetlands, among the world's most valuable and biodiverse ecosystems, are disappearing at alarming speed amid urbanisation and agriculture shifts, conservationists said yesterday, calling for urgent action to halt the erosion.
27 September 2018

Corbyn to meet EU on Brexit

The leader of Britain's main opposition Labour Party, Jeremy Corbyn, was to meet senior EU officials yesterday after warning he may oppose any Brexit deal negotiated by the London government.
27 September 2018

World gathers to save Paris accord

World leaders gathered in New York to try to breathe new life into the Paris global climate accord, amid backsliding from several nations over commitments made in the historic deal.
27 September 2018

Labour will vote against Chequers Brexit plan

British opposition leader Jeremy Corbyn yesterday said Labour would vote against a Brexit deal based on Theresa May's proposals, the strongest warning yet to a prime minister whose plan to leave the European Union is hanging by a thread.
26 September 2018

Wasn't in power when it was signed: Macron

French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday avoided giving a direct answer on the raging Rafale deal controversy, and said he was
26 September 2018

'Perfect storm' of risks threatens response: WHO

Efforts to contain the latest Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo are being threatened by a "perfect storm" of challenges, including rebel violence and pre-election turbulence, the UN said yesterday.
25 September 2018

Swedish PM ousted

Sweden's centre-right opposition and the far right ousted Prime Minister Stefan Lofven in a vote of no-confidence yesterday, as the left and right blocs wrangle over who can form a new government after neither won a majority in September 9 elections.
25 September 2018

EU takes Poland to bloc's top court

The European Union announced yesterday it will take Poland to the bloc's top court to stop alleged breaches of the independence of the country's supreme court.
24 September 2018

Russia, Israel ties at stake

Moscow yesterday announced new security measures to protect its military in Syria, including supplying the Syrian army with a new S-300 air defence system and jamming radars of nearby warplanes following the downing of a Russian plane last week.
24 September 2018

Macron's popularity at record low: poll

The popularity of French President Emmanuel Macron has hit its lowest level since the start of his term, according to a major survey published yesterday, with just 29 percent of respondents satisfied with his leadership. The poll by research group Ifop showed an overall fall of five points in September compared with August.
23 September 2018

France fears damage in Indian ties

The French government yesterday said it feared damage to its relations with India after former president Francois Hollande stirred controversy about a major deal to sell fighter jets to New Delhi.
23 September 2018

Swiss canton becomes second to ban burqas in public

A ban on facial coverings such as the burqa has been approved by a two-thirds majority of voters in St Gallen which becomes the second Swiss canton to do so.
23 September 2018

Moscow, Beijing warn US

Moscow and Beijing lashed out Friday at Washington's new anti-Russian sanctions that also target China for the first time, warning the United States could face consequences.
22 September 2018

'Sorry, no cherries'

British Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt yesterday accused EU Council President Donald Tusk of "insulting the British people" by needling Prime Minister Theresa May in a viral social media post.
22 September 2018