UN Secretary-General, António Guterres, says he is concerned by the potential risk of escalating violence over the situation in the Old City of Jerusalem. Guterres, in a statement, cautioned all political, religious and community leaders to refrain from provocative actions and rhetoric.
Nuclear War: North Korea Threatens To Attack United States
North Korea has threatened to launch nuclear attack on the United States if it attempts to illegally effect the removal of Kim Jong Un as the Supreme Leader. The threat followed a statement credited to the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) Director, Mike Pompeo. Pompeo had reportedly stated that the Donald Trump's administration needed to find a way to separate Kim from his nuclear programme.
Israel Removes Controversial Metal Detectors At Holy Site
Israel has removed metal detectors from outside a holy site in East Jerusalem after uproar from Palestinians over their recent introduction.
The BBC reports that Israel's security cabinet voted early on Tuesday to remove and replace them with less obtrusive surveillance.
Ukrainian President Blasts Putin Over Arms Given To Rebels
Ukrainian President, Petrov Poroshenko has condemned Russian President, Vladimir Putin for supplying sophisticated arms to rebels, describing the development as act of aggression. Poroshenko made his position known on Monday when France President, Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor, Angela Merkel waded into the matter to douse heightened tension that had escalated in the past few days.
Indonesian To Recruit Ghost As Prison Guards
Indonesian's Anti-drugs Chief, Budi Waseso has advocated for the engagement of ghosts as prison guards to effectively stop the sale and consumption of illicit drugs across the country's detention facilities. According to Media Indonesia, an online news platform, the drug law chief who heads the National Narcotic Agency claimed that 50 percent of drug trade was controlled by dealers from the prisons.
Saudi Arabia Vows To Cut Crude Exports Next Month To Raise Oil Price
The world’s largest crude oil producer Saudi Arabia has pledged to cut exports in August to help reduce the global crude glut, in this regard oil prices appreciated by 1% on Monday. Reuters reported that, Saudi Energy Minister, Khalid al-Falih said his country would limit crude oil exports at 6.6 million barrels per day (bpd) in August, almost 1 million bpd below levels a year ago.
Saudi Crown Prince Takes Over As King Goes On Holiday
The Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, Mohammed Bin Salman has been temporary mandated to take over the leadership role of the Kingdom following the decision of the King to proceed on personal break. According to SPA, Saudi news agency, King Salman issued a royal decree empowering his son to manage "state affairs and guard the interests of the people" until he is back from holiday.