Triad gangster attack in Hong Kong after night of violent protests

Greek PM urges 'brave steps' to boost ties with Turkey

Iran says its seizure of British ship a 'reciprocal' move

Ukrainian leader seeks backing to fight corruption in vote

US concerned over China's 'interference' in South China Sea

Italy’s Etna volcano erupts on Sicily, closing two airports

Iran probes British-flagged tanker seized after ’collision’

Iran opened an investigation on July 20 into a British-flagged tanker it alleges collided with a fishing vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, as tensions mount in the strategic waterway.

Saudi Arabia to host US troops

Saudi Arabia’s ruler has approved hosting U.S. armed forces in the Kingdom, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on July 20.

Turkish banker moved to US immigration detention center

A former Turkish banking executive who was released earlier on July 19 from a federal prison has been transferred to a U.S. immigration detention center for deportation, according to officials.

EU to send $1.6B for refugees in Turkey under deal

The European Commission on July 19 adopted a new set of assistance measures worth €1.41 billion (nearly $1.6 billion), ensuring EU support to refugees and host communities in Turkey.  

Turkish Cypriot FM suggests status change for ghost town Varosha

The status of Varosha, a ghost town in the Turkish Cypriot-controlled Famagusta city, needs to be changed to break the status quo because no common vision appears for the near future, Turkish Cypriot Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Kudret Özersay has said.

Deemed dangerous, Epstein denied bail in sex abuse case

A judge who denied bail for jailed financier Jeffrey Epstein on sex trafficking charges on July 19 said he poses a danger to the public and seems to still have an uncontrollable urge for sexual conduct with or in the presence of underage girls.

Trump disavows 'send her back' cry, Omar stands defiant

President Donald Trump has chided his supporters who chanted "send her back" when he questioned the loyalty of a Somali-born congresswoman, joining widespread criticism of the campaign crowd's cry after Republicans warned about political blowback from the angry scene.

US says Navy ship 'destroyed' Iranian drone in Gulf

The United States said on July 18 that a U.S. Navy ship had "destroyed" an Iranian drone in the Strait of Hormuz after the aircraft threatened the vessel, but Iran said it had no information about losing a drone.

Suspected arson in Japan anime studio leaves up to 23 dead

A Japanese fire official says at least 23 people are now confirmed or presumed dead in a suspected arson at a popular animation production studio in Kyoto.

US replacing troops in Syria with mercenaries: Russia

The U.S. Central Command is replacing some of its regular troops in northern Syria with employees of private military companies (PMCs), Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Jul7 17 at a news conference in Moscow.

Trump fires up base as impeachment bid blocked in Congress

A fired-up Donald Trump took aim once more at Democratic lawmakers who "hate" America as he hit the campaign trail on July 17, hours after an opposition bid to impeach the U.S. president over "racist" attacks was shot down in Congress.    

Assailants desecrate mosque in western Germany

Unidentified assailants desecrated a mosque in Munster, western Germany late on July 16.