Theresa May: a legacy sunk by Brexit
LONDON: Theresa May had a mission to fight Britain?s ?burning injustices? through strong and stable leadership ? but her legacy as prime minister will be anything but. But her approach to the Brexit endgame, refusing to accept MPs? trenchant opposition to her deal before belatedly opening ultimately futile negotiations with the Labour main opposition, left May politically adrift. However, ...
German trade surplus shrinks as EU demand dips
BERLIN: Germany?s trade surplus shrank in April to 17 billion euros ($19 billion) following weaker demand within the European Union, official data showed Friday, adding to production woes in Europe?s largest economy. Exports fell 3.7 percent month-on-month, to 109.7 billion euros, while imports shed 1.3 percent to 91.7 billion, federal statistics authority Destatis said in figures adjusted for seasonal ...
Ukraine leader vows ‘tough response’ as two soldiers killed
KIEV: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accused Russia on Friday of violating peace agreements and vowed a tough response after two soldiers were killed in the war-torn east. The two servicemen died as a result of artillery shelling near the village of Novoluganske, some 50 kilometres (30 miles) northeast of the main separatist stronghold of Donetsk, Zelensky?s office said in ...
China-US tensions ‘very negative influence’ on global economy: Australia PM
SINGAPORE: Trade tensions and high-tech rivalry between the US and China are having a ?very negative influence? on the world economy, Australia?s prime minister said Friday as he urged both powers to resolve their differences.
Russian navy accuses US ship of nearly causing collision
The USS Chancellorsville guided-missile cruiser suddenly turned early Friday while sailing alongside Russia?s Admiral Vinogradov anti-submarine ship, and cut across the course of the Russian vessel, Interfax news agency reported, citing the press service of Russia?s Pacific Fleet.
Trump Says NATO Secretary Stoltenberg Could Be His 'Biggest Fan'
MOSCOW (UrduPoint News / Sputnik - 07th June, 2019) US President has suggested that Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg could be his biggest admirer because of the ' influence over the other member states with regard to getting them to step up their contributions to the 's . " According to the US president, finally made ...
PTI government committed to fully protect, facilitate overseas Pakistanis, investors: Zulfi
LONDON, June 7 (APP):Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Overseas Pakistanis and Human Development, Zulfi Bukhari has said that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government was committed to fully protect and facilitate the overseas Pakistanis and other foreign investors, in order to attract huge investments for the the prosperity of the country.
FACTBOX - Russian Citizen Bogdana Osipova Sentenced To 7 Years In US Prison For Parental Kidnapping
MOSCOW (UrduPoint News / Sputnik - 07th June, 2019) national Bogdana Osipova has been sentenced by a US to seven years in prison for international parental and extortion after taking her to without the father's consent and demanding alimony her ex-husband. While the case was pending in , Osipova, who was pregnant with ...
Moscow Says Will Seek Permission For Russian Observers To Monitor Ukrainian General Vote
MOSCOW (UrduPoint News / Sputnik - 07th June, 2019) is interested in monitoring the Ukrainian general elections on 21 and will seek permission to send its observer mission to the , Deputy Foreign Minister Grigory Karasin told Sputnik Friday. "
Kremlin Says Putin, Trump Have Chance To Hold Meeting At G20 Summit In Osaka
ST. PETERSBURG (UrduPoint News / Sputnik - 07th June, 2019) Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Friday that there was undoubtedly a chance that the and US leaders, and , would be able to hold a meeting at the G20 Summit in later in . But whether there will be a meeting is not clear yet," ...
UK PM Theresa May quits as Conservative Party leader, sparking succession race
The winner will have only a few months to decide whether to try to salvage May's plan, delay Brexit again ? or sever ties with Britain's closest trading partner with no agreement at all. ?She remains prime minister for a good few weeks yet,? May's spokesman insisted, noting that any successor must meet Queen Elizabeth II and assure the ...
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Slams Zelenskyy For Giving Controversial Signals On Donbas
MOSCOW (UrduPoint News / Sputnik - 07th June, 2019) believes that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy gives controversial signals as he says that will respond firmly to shelling in the breakaway region of Donbas at the time insisting on ceasefire there, Deputy Foreign Minister Grigory Karasin told Sputnik on Friday.
South Korea, China Discussing Possible Moon-Xi Summit - Official
MOSCOW (UrduPoint News / Sputnik - 07th June, 2019) and are working closely together to organize a possible summit between President Moon Jae-in and his counterpart, , on the occasion of the annual G20 meeting in the Japanese city of later in , a presidential office official said on Friday.
Swedish Police Think Bomb Exploded In Linkoping, But See No Sign Of Terror - Spokesperson
MOSCOW (UrduPoint News / Sputnik - 07th June, 2019) An explosion in a Swedish town of Linkoping appears to have been caused by a bomb, but does not seem to be linked to terrorism, a spokesperson for the local told Sputnik.
Restoration Of Saakashvili's Ukrainian Citizenship Not High Priority For Putin - Kremlin
ST. PETERSBURG (UrduPoint News / Sputnik - 07th June, 2019) The matter of former Georgian President and ex-governor of 's region Mikheil Saakashvili getting back his Ukrainian passport is not and cannot be addressed as a matter of priority by President , Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Friday, asked to comment on the issue.
Farage's Brexit Party Firmly In 1st Place As Support For Tories Slips - Poll
MOSCOW (UrduPoint News / Sputnik - 07th June, 2019) Nigel Farage's Party came out on in a new poll out Friday after its standing improved 4 percent compared to last week's voting intentions.
Many EU Governments Ready To Give UK Another Brexit Extension - Reports
MOSCOW (UrduPoint News / Sputnik - 07th June, 2019) Many European governments are ready to delay the negotiations regardless of who succeeds Theresa as , The Times reported on Friday, citing a source. In the end no one wants to be seen as the one who pulls the plug," the senior European source told the newspaper. Late ...
Over 1,200 Syrians Return Home From Jordan, Lebanon Over Past 24 Hours - Russian Military
MOSCOW (UrduPoint News / Sputnik - 07th June, 2019) More than 1,200 have returned to their home country neighboring and over the past 24 hours, the Defense Ministry's Center for Reconciliation of Opposing Sides and Migration Monitoring said on Friday. "Over the past day, in total 1,286 people returned to the ...
Pentagon Fears Russia May Unilaterally Establish Shelf Limits In Arctic - Report
WASHINGTON (UrduPoint News / Sputnik - 07th June, 2019) The US Defense Department has released a report updating the country's Arctic Strategy by saying could unilaterally establish the limits of its continental shelf in the region while at the time admitting that generally abided by the relevant laws and procedures. " could choose to unilaterally establish those ...
UK's May quits as party leader, starting succession race
The winner will have only a few months to decide whether to try to salvage May's plan, delay Brexit again ? or sever ties with Britain's closest trading partner with no agreement at all. ?She remains prime minister for a good few weeks yet,? May's spokesman insisted, noting that any successor must meet Queen Elizabeth II and assure the ...
