Monday, September 16, 2019

World News Briefs -- September 16, 2019



Daily Mail: Trump says the US is 'locked and loaded' after Saudi oil plant attack as officials claim Iran fired cruise missiles and Tehran insists it is 'ready for war' - but the president is accused of allowing the Kingdom to dictate foreign policy

* America is awaiting for confirmation Iran was behind attacks on Saudi oil plants
* Trump tweeted: '[The US] is locked and loaded depending on verification'
* He also said he is waiting to hear from Saudi officials about how to proceed
* The extraordinary statement suggesting Saudi Arabia will have a say in how the US moves forward was quickly slammed by critics
* On Sunday, a senior Trump administration official said Iran launched close to a dozen cruise missiles and over 20 drones from it's territory during the attack
* President confirmed he had authorized release of reserve oil to stabilize prices
* Comes after Tehran warned the US that Iran was 'ready for full-fledged war'
* Attacks on two plants at the heart of the kingdom's oil industry Saturday knocked out more than half of Saudi crude output

Donald Trump says America is 'locked and loaded' as it waits for confirmation Iran was behind drone attacks on Saudi oil plants on Saturday, after Tehran warned America it was 'ready for full-fledged war'.

The President tweeted on Sunday night: 'Saudi Arabia oil supply was attacked. There is reason to believe that we know the culprit, are locked and loaded depending on verification, but are waiting to hear from the Kingdom as to who they believe was the cause of this attack, and under what terms we would proceed!'

Read more ....

MIDDLE EAST

Saudi Aramco tells clients oil loading has resumed: Report.

Saudi oil attacks: Weapons 'came from Iran'.

Trump questions Iran's denial of blame over Saudi attacks.

Houthi rebels threaten more attacks on Saudi facilities.

Iranian media: Attacks on Saudi Arabia means world needs Iran's oil.

Iran seizes vessel in Gulf for allegedly smuggling diesel – reports. Iran: Seized ship was smuggling diesel fuel to UAE.

Iran says Rouhani and Trump won't be meeting at U.N..

Putin, Rouhani, Erdogan meet to discuss fighting in Syria.

ASIA

North Korea leader Kim invited Trump to Pyongyang in letter: report.

South Korea: North Korea-United States to resume talks soon.

Kim Jong Un attendance at U.N. cannot be ruled out, Seoul says.

Hong Kong: 100 days of huge rallies, violent clashes.

Drone strikes in Saudi Arabia may push China to diversify oil supply, analysts say.

Australian government reportedly concealed Chinese hack on parliament and political parties out of economic concern.

Two Afghan Taliban shadow governors killed as air strikes step up.

India arrests Kashmir leader Abdullah under controversial law.

Solomon Islands breaks ties with Taiwan after Chinese 'dollar diplomacy'.

AFRICA

Tunisia presidential vote: Outsiders claim lead in first round.

S.African army to stay longer in gang hotspots -Ramaphosa.

Zimbabwe doctors march to support 'abducted' union activist.

Zimbabwe bids farewell to Robert Mugabe in sparsely attended state funeral.

Algeria to hold presidential election on December 12: Gov't.

The $1bn pledge for West African security.

ICC prosecutors to appeal acquittal of former Ivory Coast president Laurent Gbagbo.

Niamey residents flee after the worst floods in 50 years.

EUROPE

No Brexit breakthrough as Johnson meets Juncker, EU says. British PM Johnson meets EU chief in Luxembourg over Brexit progress.

Brexit is a 'nightmare', says Luxembourg prime minister.

Spanish center-right party offers way out of political limbo.

EU questions Hungary over rule of law concerns.Hungarian minister to face EU peers over alleged rule of law violations.

Exclusive: Germany wants to cap next EU budget at 1%, seeks more funds for climate and migration.

Families sue French foreign minister over children stuck in Syria.

AMERICAS

Trump says US response to oil attack depends on Saudi Arabia's assessment.

New York Times is forced to revise 'bombshell' story detailing sexual misconduct claims against Brett Kavanaugh to say the accuser has NO memory of alleged assault at a dorm party in the 1980s and REFUSED to be interviewed.

Honduras protests: Clashes erupt on Independence Day.

Venezuela ready to defend itself after US invokes Rio Treaty.

Crisis in Argentina: ‘We don’t manage to feed ourselves anymore’.

Bahamas aftermath: Aid resumes as second storm passes.

Mexico Jalisco: Forensics piece together 44 bodies.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

Trump confirms death of Osama bin Laden's son.

Iran’s properties in Canada sold, proceeds handed to terror victims.

Report: Trump’s call to keep Guantanamo’s detention camp sparked questions about care and conditions.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

Oil prices spike as Trump administration blames Iran for attack on Saudi Arabia.

Stocks are plunging as traders pile into havens after a drone strike slashed Saudi oil output. Oil-exporter currencies and safe havens gain after Saudi attacks.

General Motors auto workers strike in US.

OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma files for bankruptcy.

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

THIS ARTICLE DOES NOT LEAVE ME COMFORTED ABOUT THE ISSUE

Bob Huntley said...

When Lady Godiva made her famous ride, naked down that main street, she road side saddle. The folks on one side of the street shouted out, "Hurrah, hurrah for our side." The others could only hope that she would soon make the return ride back.