Russia says may sell weapons to Saudi Arabia

Russia says it's ready to help Saudi Arabia on defence if its leaders decide to purchase Russian weapons.

President Vladimir Putin made the comments during talks with his Turkish and Iranian counterparts in Turkey on Monday, saying Russian weaponry could reliably protect Saudi infrastructure if needed.

Ross Cullen has more from Moscow.

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UK SUPREME COURT TO HEAR PARLIAMENT SUSPENSION CASE

The legal row over Boris Johnson's decision to suspend Parliament reaches the UK's highest court on Tuesday.

The Supreme Court will hear arguments over three days about whether the prorogation of Parliament was unlawful.

The Prime Minister advised the Queen to suspend Parliament for five weeks - but many lawmakers feel it reduces scrutiny of his Brexit plans.

A Scottish court ruled last week the prorogation was unlawful - but the Supreme Court will make a final decision which the government insists it will respect.

Barrister Mohsin Zaidi says that may not come immediately.

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Ronan McCrea is a constitutional law professor at UCL - he says the case is likely to divide people down Brexiteer-Remainer lines.

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Indian Reserve Bank fears rise in current account deficit if crude continues to surge

The Reserve Bank of India's Governor has expressed concern on the additional load being put on the country's spending on imports due to a rise in crude oil prices.

Kshitij Nagar has more from New Delhi.

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India celebrates PM Modi's birthday

The Indian Prime minister is celebrating his 69th birthday on Sept 17th.  

Workers of his Bhartiya Janta party have planned hundreds of celebrations across the country. 

Radhika Bajaj has more from New Delhi.

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AUSTRALIA: Opposition calls on PM to tell Trump of danger to livelihoods in China Trade War

The Australian Labor Party is demanding Prime Minister Scott Morrison reminds Donald Trump that Australian livelihoods are at risk as a consequence of the US-China trade war during his visit to the White House.
Arthur Stevens has more

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AUSTRALIA: Pell to appeal convictions to High Court in Canberra

Pedophile cardinal George Pell has lodged a special leave application with Australia's High Court to try to challenge his convictions for sexually abusing boys.
Arthur Stevens reports

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Beijing Welcomes Solomon Islands Switching Ties

Beijing has welcome a decision by the Solomon Islands decision to sever ties with Taiwan and establish diplomatic relations with China.

It's seen as a massive blow to Taiwan, leaving it with just 16 diplomatic allies now.

Patrick Fok reports.

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US issues satellite images to back its allegations that Iran was behind Saudi oil attacks

The United States has issued satellite images and cited intelligence to back its allegation Iran was behind attacks on major Saudi oil facilities.

But Iran-aligned Houthi rebels in Yemen say they launched Saturday's strike. Iran denies any involvement.

From Washington, Kate Fisher reports.

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50'000 General Motors' workers strike across U.S.

Almost 50'000 employees at General Motors have gone on strike across the United States after new contract talks collapsed

Workers are calling for better wages, affordable healthcare and a reasonable slice of the profit.

Our US correspondent Kevin McAleese

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BORIS JOHNSON AVOIDS LUXEMBOURG PRESSER AFTER BREXIT TALKS

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson's pulled out of a press conference in Luxembourg due to noisy anti-Brexit protests.

It came after talks with European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker.

UK correspondent Olly Barratt reports.

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Bangladeshi migrant workers deported from Saudi Arabia

Bangladesh's Embassy in Saudi Arabia is under fire for failing to take care of migrant workers following a crackdown on undocumented workers there.

175 Bangladeshi nationals arrived back in Dhaka on Sunday after they were deported from the kingdom.

But reports say more than a thousand are still being held at a detention camp in Riyadh.

Sreoshi Mukherjee reports.

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Russia may hike security at oil facilities post Saudi attacks

In the aftermath of the drone attacks on Saudi oil facilities, the Russian government says it could increase security at domestic oil units.

A co-ordinated drone attack on Saturday hit nearly half of Saudi Arabia's oil production capacity.

Neha Poonia reports from Moscow.

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Opioid maker Purdue files for bankruptcy

The maker of prescription opioid OxyContin has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

This comes as the U.S. drug maker is facing over 2,600 lawsuits in
connection with the country's opioid epidemic.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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Restore normal life to Kashmir, Indian top court tells government

On Monday, India's Supreme Court heard a bunch of petitions by activists and lawmakers challenging the lockdown imposed by authorities in the state of Kashmir.

Curbs remain on essential services such as mobile communication and reporting by local media.

Kshitij Nagar has more from Delhi.


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Juncker “always optimistic” about Brexit deal prospect

European Commission president Jean Claude Juncker said he remained "optimistic" about the possibility of a Brexit deal, ahead of talks with the UK prime minister Boris Johnson.

However the EU's top official has rejected reopening the Withdrawal Agreement agreed with Mr. Johnson's predecessor Theresa May.

Ira Spitzer has more from Brussels.

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Modi calls Trump's participation in diaspora event "special gesture"

The White House has confirmed that US President Donald Trump will be attending and addressing a mega rally in Houston Texas  alongside Indian PM Narendra Modi on September 22. 

Officials says the two leaders are to "discuss ways to deepen their energy and trade relationship" during the meet. 

Radhika Bajaj has more from New Delhi.

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JOHNSON AND JUNCKER MEET FOR BREXIT TALKS

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson is holding his first face-to-face Brexit talks (on Monday) with European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker in Luxembourg.

The UK government insists progress is being made towards a deal and that it won't extend Brexit beyond October 31st.

But EU negotiators say they've not yet seen detailed proposals from the UK on how to avoid a hard Irish border.

James Randerson from Politico Europe in Brussels says it's starting to become clearer what the UK might be seeking.

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US SAYS INTEL SHOWS IRAN'S INVOLVEMENT IN SAUDI STRIKES

The United States says it has intelligence and data to back up its allegation that Iran carried out air attacks on Saudi oil facilities.

It's also released satellite images which it says suggest Tehran's involvement rather than the Iran-aligned Houthi rebels in Yemen who initially claimed the strikes.

Iran has denied being behind the attacks on facilities at Abqaiq and Khuarais which caused a spike in global oil prices.

Oil analyst Daniel Lacalle says the situation should be normalised within days if there are no further escalations.

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Russian officials holds talks with Syrian president ahead of summit in Turkey

A Russian foreign and defence ministry delegation has held further talks with the Syrian president Bashar al Assad.

The officials have travelled to Syria to discuss the continuing war and the agenda for the summit between Russia, Iran and Turkey later on Monday.

Ross Cullen reports from Moscow.

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At least 12 people killed, many missing following south India boat accident

At least a dozen people have been killed after a boat capsized in south India.

The sightseeing boat was carrying more than 60 people.

Our India correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports.

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