Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is unlikely to meet South Korean President Moon Jae-in during the United Nations general assembly in September, the Sankei newspaper reported, the latest sign of frosty relations between the key US allies.

Abe will not hold talks with Moon unless <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/south-korea-asks-japan-not-to-drop-it-from-smooth-trade-list-238128">Seoul takes constructive steps </a>over World War-Two era forced labourers and other issues, the Japanese daily said on Monday.

Abe will also forgo meeting Moon during other opportunities, including an Association of Southeast Asian Nations meeting in October and an Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation gathering in November for the same reason, the Sankei said.

Relations between Japan and South Korea are arguably at their lowest since the countries normalised ties in 1965 as they spar over compensation for wartime forced labourers and recent export curbs imposed by Tokyo.

Japan tightened restrictions on exports to South Korea of important high-tech materials used for making memory chips and display panels, citing what it has called inadequate management of sensitive items by its Asian neighbour.

The curbs were seen as a response to South Korean court rulings ordering Japanese companies to compensate wartime forced labourers.

Japan says the decision violated international law because the issue of compensation was settled under the 1965 treaty that established diplomatic relations between the two nations after World War Two.

"Things might be at their worst since the normalisation of diplomatic relations," the Sankei quoted an unidentified source close to Abe as saying.

Abe and Moon also did not meet on the sidelines of the Group of 20 (G20) leaders' summit in Osaka in June.

Adding to the export curbs, Japan is preparing for Cabinet approval as early as Aug. 2 to remove South Korea from a so-called white list status with minimum trade restrictions, Japanese media have reported.

South Korea has protested against the plan, saying it would undermine their decades-old economic and security cooperation and threaten free trade.

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is unlikely to meet South Korean President Moon Jae-in during the United Nations general assembly in September, the Sankei newspaper reported, the latest sign of frosty relations between the key US allies.

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is unlikely to meet South Korean President Moon Jae-in during the United Nations general assembly in September, the Sankei newspaper reported, the latest sign of frosty relations between the key US allies. Abe will not hold talks with Moon unless Seoul takes constructive steps over World War-Two era forced labourers and other issues, the Japanese daily said on Monday. Abe will also forgo meeting Moon during other opportunities, including an Association of Southeast Asian Nations meeting in October and an Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation gathering in November for the same reason, the Sankei said. Relations between Japan and South Korea are arguably at their lowest since the countries normalised ties in 1965 as they spar over compensation for wartime forced labourers and recent export curbs imposed by Tokyo. Japan tightened restrictions on exports to South Korea of important high-tech materials used for making memory chips and display panels, citing what it has called inadequate management of sensitive items by its Asian neighbour. The curbs were seen as a response to South Korean court rulings ordering Japanese companies to compensate wartime forced labourers. Japan says the decision violated international law because the issue of compensation was settled under the 1965 treaty that established diplomatic relations between the two nations after World War Two. "Things might be at their worst since the normalisation of diplomatic relations," the Sankei quoted an unidentified source close to Abe as saying. Abe and Moon also did not meet on the sidelines of the Group of 20 (G20) leaders' summit in Osaka in June. Adding to the export curbs, Japan is preparing for Cabinet approval as early as Aug. 2 to remove South Korea from a so-called white list status with minimum trade restrictions, Japanese media have reported. South Korea has protested against the plan, saying it would undermine their decades-old economic and security cooperation and threaten free trade.

Japan's Abe unlikely to meet South Korea's Moon at UN in September: Source

Italian police have launched an investigation into a picture showing a US student suspected of killing an officer in a blindfold and handcuffs soon after his arrest.

Two American teens were arrested on Saturday in Rome accused of the stabbing murder of Italian military police officer Mario Cerciello Rega.

Judicial sources named the students as Finnegan Lee Elder, 19, and Gabriel Christian Natale-Hjorth, 18, both from San Francisco. They face charges of murder and attempted extortion.

The photograph of Natale-Hjorth with head bowed and eyes covered by a blue blindfold at a police station started circulating on the Internet on Saturday and was published by several Italian newspapers on Sunday.

Police did not deny the authenticity of the picture.

"The general command of the (military police) Carabinieri disassociate themselves from the release and disclosure of photos of persons arrested for the murder of (officer) Mario Cerciello Rega," they said in a statement late on Saturday.

"The Carabinieri command in Rome is carrying out with extreme urgency an investigation to identify who is responsible."

Later on Sunday, one police source said the investigation had found an officer responsible, adding he would be immediately moved to a non-operational role.

There was no official confirmation of that.

Separately, Rome's prosecutor general Giovanni Salvi launched a disciplinary inquiry into who decided to blindfold the suspect and keep him in handcuffs, "for what reasons and under which authority," Salvi said in a statement.

Salvi added that the information provided regarding the questioning of Natale-Hjorth allowed him to exclude any form of coercion during the suspect's interrogation.

Human rights associations condemned the picture as disturbing, but Italy's Interior Minister Matteo Salvini dismissed the controversy.

"To those who complain about the blindfolding of a person arrested, I remind them that the only victim to cry for is a ... Carabiniere ... who died while doing his job, killed by people who, if guilty, deserve spending their life in prison," Salvini said on Twitter.

In a statement on Sunday quoted by NBC News, Elder's family said they had not been able to contact their son since he called after his arrest, and that they were working with US diplomats to try and get access to him.

"We plan to go to Rome as soon as the State Department assures us we will be able to see our son," the statement said. "We are also aware of the funeral plans for officer Rega, and wish to be respectful of his family and friends at this devastating time."

The policeman will be buried on Monday in his hometown near Naples. Italy's Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte and two deputy prime ministers, Salvini and Luigi Di Maio, are expected to attend.

Italian police have launched an investigation into a picture showing a US student suspected of killing an officer in a blindfold and handcuffs soon after his arrest.

Italian police have launched an investigation into a picture showing a US student suspected of killing an officer in a blindfold and handcuffs soon after his arrest. Two American teens were arrested on Saturday in Rome accused of the stabbing murder of Italian military police officer Mario Cerciello Rega. Judicial sources named the students as Finnegan Lee Elder, 19, and Gabriel Christian Natale-Hjorth, 18, both from San Francisco. They face charges of murder and attempted extortion. The photograph of Natale-Hjorth with head bowed and eyes covered by a blue blindfold at a police station started circulating on the Internet on Saturday and was published by several Italian newspapers on Sunday. Police did not deny the authenticity of the picture. "The general command of the (military police) Carabinieri disassociate themselves from the release and disclosure of photos of persons arrested for the murder of (officer) Mario Cerciello Rega," they said in a statement late on Saturday. "The Carabinieri command in Rome is carrying out with extreme urgency an investigation to identify who is responsible." Later on Sunday, one police source said the investigation had found an officer responsible, adding he would be immediately moved to a non-operational role. There was no official confirmation of that. Separately, Rome's prosecutor general Giovanni Salvi launched a disciplinary inquiry into who decided to blindfold the suspect and keep him in handcuffs, "for what reasons and under which authority," Salvi said in a statement. Salvi added that the information provided regarding the questioning of Natale-Hjorth allowed him to exclude any form of coercion during the suspect's interrogation. Human rights associations condemned the picture as disturbing, but Italy's Interior Minister Matteo Salvini dismissed the controversy. "To those who complain about the blindfolding of a person arrested, I remind them that the only victim to cry for is a ... Carabiniere ... who died while doing his job, killed by people who, if guilty, deserve spending their life in prison," Salvini said on Twitter. In a statement on Sunday quoted by NBC News, Elder's family said they had not been able to contact their son since he called after his arrest, and that they were working with US diplomats to try and get access to him. "We plan to go to Rome as soon as the State Department assures us we will be able to see our son," the statement said. "We are also aware of the funeral plans for officer Rega, and wish to be respectful of his family and friends at this devastating time." The policeman will be buried on Monday in his hometown near Naples. Italy's Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte and two deputy prime ministers, Salvini and Luigi Di Maio, are expected to attend.

Italian police investigate picture of blindfolded US murder suspect

The woman in line to be the governor of Puerto Rico after Ricardo Rosselló steps down next week said on Sunday she does not want the job running the US territory.

Rosselló said last week he will step down on August 2 in the face of mass street protests and public outrage over the release of profane chat messages and embezzlement charges against two former administration officials.

Secretary of Justice Wanda Vázquez is next in line to succeed Rosselló as governor because Puerto Rico currently has no secretary of state, who would have precedence. But on Sunday she said she had no interest in taking the reins.

"I hope the governor identifies and submits a candidate for secretary of state before August 2 and I have told him as much," Vázquez wrote on Twitter.

Protesters who forced Rosselló from office had opposed Vázquez, saying she is too close to the disgraced governor.

Puerto Rico's previous secretary of state, Luis Rivera Marín, resigned in the wake of the chat scandal.

Three people now look to be in the strongest positions to succeed Rosselló: Pedro Pierluisi, a former Puerto Rico representative in the US Congress and now an attorney with Washington law firm O'Neill &amp; Borges; Senate President Thomas Rivera Schatz; and Jenniffer Gonzalez, Puerto Rico's current delegate to the US Congress.

Puerto Ricans want a leader to steer them out of crisis and economic recession after back-to-back 2017 hurricanes that killed around 3,000 people just months after the US territory filed for bankruptcy. 
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The woman in line to be the governor of Puerto Rico after Ricardo Rosselló steps down next week said on Sunday she does not want the job running the US territory.

The woman in line to be the governor of Puerto Rico after Ricardo Rosselló steps down next week said on Sunday she does not want the job running the US territory. Rosselló said last week he will step down on August 2 in the face of mass street protests and public outrage over the release of profane chat messages and embezzlement charges against two former administration officials. Secretary of Justice Wanda Vázquez is next in line to succeed Rosselló as governor because Puerto Rico currently has no secretary of state, who would have precedence. But on Sunday she said she had no interest in taking the reins. "I hope the governor identifies and submits a candidate for secretary of state before August 2 and I have told him as much," Vázquez wrote on Twitter. Protesters who forced Rosselló from office had opposed Vázquez, saying she is too close to the disgraced governor. Puerto Rico's previous secretary of state, Luis Rivera Marín, resigned in the wake of the chat scandal. Three people now look to be in the strongest positions to succeed Rosselló: Pedro Pierluisi, a former Puerto Rico representative in the US Congress and now an attorney with Washington law firm O'Neill & Borges; Senate President Thomas Rivera Schatz; and Jenniffer Gonzalez, Puerto Rico's current delegate to the US Congress. Puerto Ricans want a leader to steer them out of crisis and economic recession after back-to-back 2017 hurricanes that killed around 3,000 people just months after the US territory filed for bankruptcy.

Puerto Rico justice secretary says she doesn't want to be governor

Shares lost steam and moved lower on Monday clouded by weak corporate results, while bond yields fell after the finance minister's comments in a media interview that the government did not intend to review its overseas borrowing plan.

The broader NSE Nifty fell 0.4% at 11,236.65 as of 0507 GMT, while the benchmark BSE Sensex dropped 0.24% at 37,791.91.

Maruti Suzuki Ltd shares fell as much as 2.9%, despite reporting a profit that beat estimates, as the government lowered taxes on electric vehicles.

The government on Saturday slashed taxes on electric vehicles and chargers to encourage the use of more eco-friendly cars.

However, investors in auto stocks did not seem to be ecstatic about the move, as the Nifty Auto index fell 2.8% to a near 3-1/2-year low, with motorcycle makers TVS Motor and Hero Motocorp dropping as much as 3.5% each.

Vodafone Idea Ltd reported a worse-than-expected loss of 48.74 billion rupees on Friday, sending its shares down as much as 10% in morning trading.

"Sentiment is quite weak. Only a few companies are coming up with good numbers this earnings season," said Rusmik Oza, a vice president at Kotak Securities.

"That is not giving very strong confidence to the market."

India's benchmark 10-year bond yield was down 10 bps at 6.43% after falling to 6.42% immediately after the market opened on the back of Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's comments.

Sitharaman also sought the central bank to cut interest rates "significantly", the Economic Times reported.

Shares in Indiabulls Housing Finance also fell as much as 9%, after a lawmaker alleged that it embezzled as much as 1 trillion rupees from the National Housing Bank and laundered the money.

Among gainers, India's second-biggest private bank ICICI Bank rose 3.6% on Monday after the lender swung to a first-quarter profit.

Shares lost steam and moved lower on Monday clouded by weak corporate results, while bond yields fell after the finance minister's comments in a media interview that the government did not intend to review its overseas borrowing plan.

Shares lost steam and moved lower on Monday clouded by weak corporate results, while bond yields fell after the finance minister's comments in a media interview that the government did not intend to review its overseas borrowing plan. The broader NSE Nifty fell 0.4% at 11,236.65 as of 0507 GMT, while the benchmark BSE Sensex dropped 0.24% at 37,791.91. Maruti Suzuki Ltd shares fell as much as 2.9%, despite reporting a profit that beat estimates, as the government lowered taxes on electric vehicles. The government on Saturday slashed taxes on electric vehicles and chargers to encourage the use of more eco-friendly cars. However, investors in auto stocks did not seem to be ecstatic about the move, as the Nifty Auto index fell 2.8% to a near 3-1/2-year low, with motorcycle makers TVS Motor and Hero Motocorp dropping as much as 3.5% each. Vodafone Idea Ltd reported a worse-than-expected loss of 48.74 billion rupees on Friday, sending its shares down as much as 10% in morning trading. "Sentiment is quite weak. Only a few companies are coming up with good numbers this earnings season," said Rusmik Oza, a vice president at Kotak Securities. "That is not giving very strong confidence to the market." India's benchmark 10-year bond yield was down 10 bps at 6.43% after falling to 6.42% immediately after the market opened on the back of Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's comments. Sitharaman also sought the central bank to cut interest rates "significantly", the Economic Times reported. Shares in Indiabulls Housing Finance also fell as much as 9%, after a lawmaker alleged that it embezzled as much as 1 trillion rupees from the National Housing Bank and laundered the money. Among gainers, India's second-biggest private bank ICICI Bank rose 3.6% on Monday after the lender swung to a first-quarter profit.

Sensex, Nifty edge lower on weak earnings, finance minister's comments

Ryanair Holdings Plc on Monday warned fares would fall by 6 per cent&nbsp;in its key summer season this year, in part due to overcapacity in Germany and Brexit fears in the United Kingdom, but kept its profit target for the year.

Shares of Europe's largest low-cost carrier have almost halved in value in two years as the company grappled with overcapacity in Europe, Britain's plans to leave the European Union and, most recently, delays in delivery of the Boeing 737 MAX.

Ryanair earlier this month halved its growth targets for next year due to delays in deliveries of the 737 MAX. On Monday, it said it expected the first deliveries in January at the earliest.

The airline reported a profit after tax of 243 million euros for the three months to June 30, down from 309 million a year earlier. A poll of analysts published by Ryanair ahead of the results had forecast a profit of 232 million euros.

It retained its profit forecast for the year to March 31, 2020 of between 750 million euros and 950 million euros, compared to a forecast of 832 million euros in the analyst poll.

Ryanair said its fares in the three months to the end of June declined 6% from a year earlier and said it expected a similar fall for the remainder of the summer. Average fares for the year to end-March 2020 will be towards the lower end of its guidance range of -2% to +1%, it added.

Ryanair's shares closed on Friday at 10.02 euros, almost half their peak of 19.39 euros hit two years ago.

Ryanair is one of Boeing's biggest customers and was due to have 58 737 MAX jets in time for its 2020 summer season. But it now expects to receive just 30 by then in that period.

Ryanair's chief financial officer, Niall Sorohan, said the timing of plans by its pilots in the United Kingdom and Ireland to ballot for possible industrial action in August was "unusual", given concerns around the MAX and Brexit, but said the airline was open to talks.

Ryanair Holdings Plc on Monday warned fares would fall by 6 per cent in its key summer season this year, in part due to overcapacity in Germany and Brexit fears in the United Kingdom, but kept its profit target for the year.

Ryanair Holdings Plc on Monday warned fares would fall by 6 per cent in its key summer season this year, in part due to overcapacity in Germany and Brexit fears in the United Kingdom, but kept its profit target for the year. Shares of Europe's largest low-cost carrier have almost halved in value in two years as the company grappled with overcapacity in Europe, Britain's plans to leave the European Union and, most recently, delays in delivery of the Boeing 737 MAX. Ryanair earlier this month halved its growth targets for next year due to delays in deliveries of the 737 MAX. On Monday, it said it expected the first deliveries in January at the earliest. The airline reported a profit after tax of 243 million euros for the three months to June 30, down from 309 million a year earlier. A poll of analysts published by Ryanair ahead of the results had forecast a profit of 232 million euros. It retained its profit forecast for the year to March 31, 2020 of between 750 million euros and 950 million euros, compared to a forecast of 832 million euros in the analyst poll. Ryanair said its fares in the three months to the end of June declined 6% from a year earlier and said it expected a similar fall for the remainder of the summer. Average fares for the year to end-March 2020 will be towards the lower end of its guidance range of -2% to +1%, it added. Ryanair's shares closed on Friday at 10.02 euros, almost half their peak of 19.39 euros hit two years ago. Ryanair is one of Boeing's biggest customers and was due to have 58 737 MAX jets in time for its 2020 summer season. But it now expects to receive just 30 by then in that period. Ryanair's chief financial officer, Niall Sorohan, said the timing of plans by its pilots in the United Kingdom and Ireland to ballot for possible industrial action in August was "unusual", given concerns around the MAX and Brexit, but said the airline was open to talks.

Ryanair expects average fares to fall 6% in key summer season

The death toll in Afghanistan's capital <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/afghan-vice-president-candidate-injured-as-kabul-blast-kills-two-wounds-another-25-239058">Kabul suicide bombing</a> and gut battle have gone up to 20. Around 50 people injured in the attack.

The attack took place on a road near the private Ghalib University and Shahid Square, a four-way intersection.&nbsp;

Later the gunmen had entered the university building and were targeting the main political office of the vice presidential candidate, Amrullah Saleh.

Saleh was wounded by shrapnel before being safely evacuated from the office of his Afghan Green Trend Party.

More than 150 civilians were rescued during the six-hour-long operation, said interior ministry spokesman Nasrat Rahimi.

No militant group has claimed responsibility for the attack yet.

Presidential polls are expected to be held on Sept. 28 but the security situation has been deteriorating across the country with the Taliban and Islamic State fighters mounting near-daily attack on Afghan forces, government employees and civilians.

The death toll in Afghanistan's capital Kabul suicide bombing and gut battle have gone up to 20. Around 50 people injured in the attack. The attack took place on a road near the private Ghalib University and Shahid Square, a four-way intersection.

The death toll in Afghanistan's capital Kabul suicide bombing and gut battle have gone up to 20. Around 50 people injured in the attack. The attack took place on a road near the private Ghalib University and Shahid Square, a four-way intersection. Later the gunmen had entered the university building and were targeting the main political office of the vice presidential candidate, Amrullah Saleh. Saleh was wounded by shrapnel before being safely evacuated from the office of his Afghan Green Trend Party. More than 150 civilians were rescued during the six-hour-long operation, said interior ministry spokesman Nasrat Rahimi. No militant group has claimed responsibility for the attack yet. Presidential polls are expected to be held on Sept. 28 but the security situation has been deteriorating across the country with the Taliban and Islamic State fighters mounting near-daily attack on Afghan forces, government employees and civilians.

Afghanistan: Death toll rises to 20 in Kabul suicide attack

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday declared the results of All India Tiger Estimation and said that the results will make every Indian very happy.

The tiger population of India had reached up to 2967 in 2019.

''Today we can proudly say that India is one of the world's largest and most secure habitats with about 3000 tigers,'' the prime minister said.

PM Modi further said, ''Nine long years ago, it was decided in St&nbsp;Petersburg that the target of doubling the tiger population would be 2022. We in India completed this target four years early.''

''The speed and dedication with which various stakeholders worked to achieve this is remarkable. Once the people of India decide to do something, there is no force that can prevent them for getting the desired results,'' PM Modi added.

PM Modi also talked about future developments in India saying that India will prosper both economically and environmentally.

''I am confident that, India will proposer both economically and environmentally. India will build more roads and India will have cleaner rivers. India will have better train connectivity and also greater tree coverage,'' PM Modi said.

''India will build more homes for our citizens and that the same time create quality habitats for animals. India will have a vibrant marine economy and a healthier marine ecology. This balance is what will contribute to a strong and inclusive India.'' PM Modi added.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday declared the results of All India Tiger Estimation and said that the results will make every Indian very happy. The tiger population of India had reached up to 2967 in 2019.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday declared the results of All India Tiger Estimation and said that the results will make every Indian very happy. The tiger population of India had reached up to 2967 in 2019. ''Today we can proudly say that India is one of the world's largest and most secure habitats with about 3000 tigers,'' the prime minister said. PM Modi further said, ''Nine long years ago, it was decided in St Petersburg that the target of doubling the tiger population would be 2022. We in India completed this target four years early.'' ''The speed and dedication with which various stakeholders worked to achieve this is remarkable. Once the people of India decide to do something, there is no force that can prevent them for getting the desired results,'' PM Modi added. PM Modi also talked about future developments in India saying that India will prosper both economically and environmentally. ''I am confident that, India will proposer both economically and environmentally. India will build more roads and India will have cleaner rivers. India will have better train connectivity and also greater tree coverage,'' PM Modi said. ''India will build more homes for our citizens and that the same time create quality habitats for animals. India will have a vibrant marine economy and a healthier marine ecology. This balance is what will contribute to a strong and inclusive India.'' PM Modi added.

Tiger census will make every Indian very happy: PM Modi

The five rebel Congress MLAs who were earlier disqualified by Karnataka Assembly Speaker KR Rakesh Kumar returned to Bengaluru <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/vote-of-confidence-to-take-place-today-in-karnataka-assembly-239111">ahead of the trust vote</a>.

The five MLAs, Munirathnam Naidu, Byrathi Basavaraj, MTB Nagaraj, ST Somashekar and Shivaram Hebbar arrived at the Kempegowda International Airport amid tight security, ahead of the trust vote in the Assembly which will be held later in the day.&nbsp;

Earlier, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/disqualification-of-karnataka-rebel-mlas-to-send-strong-signal-across-country-siddaramaiah-239054">Kumar disqualified 14 rebels Congress-JD(S) MLAs</a> with immediate effect.

With the significant development, a total of 17 rebel MLAs from both parties have been disqualified by the Speaker.&nbsp;

All the disqualified MLAs cannot contest elections until the expiry of the term of the 15th Legislative Assembly.

Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa, who took office last week, will table the confidence motion in the Assembly.

The five rebel Congress MLAs who were earlier disqualified by Karnataka Assembly Speaker KR Rakesh Kumar returned to Bengaluru ahead of the trust vote. The five MLAs, Munirathnam Naidu, Byrathi Basavaraj, MTB Nagaraj, ST Somashekar and Shivaram Hebbar arrived at the Kempegowda International Airport amid tight security, ahead of the trust vote in the Assembly which will be held later in the day.

The five rebel Congress MLAs who were earlier disqualified by Karnataka Assembly Speaker KR Rakesh Kumar returned to Bengaluru ahead of the trust vote. The five MLAs, Munirathnam Naidu, Byrathi Basavaraj, MTB Nagaraj, ST Somashekar and Shivaram Hebbar arrived at the Kempegowda International Airport amid tight security, ahead of the trust vote in the Assembly which will be held later in the day. Earlier, Kumar disqualified 14 rebels Congress-JD(S) MLAs with immediate effect. With the significant development, a total of 17 rebel MLAs from both parties have been disqualified by the Speaker. All the disqualified MLAs cannot contest elections until the expiry of the term of the 15th Legislative Assembly. Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa, who took office last week, will table the confidence motion in the Assembly.

Karnataka: Five disqualified Congress MLAs return to Bengaluru ahead of trust vote

Russian opposition leader Alexei <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russian-opposition-leader-alexei-navalny-hospitalised-for-allergic-reaction-239039">Navalny was hospitalised on Sunday</a> after suffering an acute allergic reaction which one doctor said may have been the result of him being poisoned with an unknown chemical substance.

Navalny, 43, was rushed to hospital from jail where he is serving a 30-day sentence for violating tough protest laws, a day after police in Moscow detained more than 1,000 people for an illegal demonstration called for by Navalny.

His spokeswoman Kira Yarmysh said Navalny had signs of an acute allergy with "severe swelling of the face and skin redness."

A doctor at the hospital treating him told the Interfax news agency that Navalny had been diagnosed with hives and that he was feeling better.

But one doctor who has treated him in the past and was able to speak briefly with him and look at him through the crack of a door on Sunday said she could not rule out that he had been poisoned.

"We cannot rule out that toxic damage to the skin and mucous membranes by an unknown chemical substance was inflicted with the help of a 'third party'," Anastasia Vasilyeva, the doctor, wrote on Facebook.

Vasilyeva, who said Navalny had a rash on his upper body, skin lesions, and discharge from his eye, called for samples of Navalny's bedsheets, skin and hair to be tested for chemicals.

She said she found the fact that she had not been allowed to examine him properly suspicious.

The Moscow hospital where Navalny's spokeswoman said he was being treated could not be reached for comment.

Separately, Navalny's lawyer, Olga Mikhailova, wrote on Facebook on Sunday evening that doctors did not know what was wrong with her client, but that she deemed his symptoms strange given that he had never suffered from allergies in the past.

Navalny suffered a serious chemical burn to his right eye in 2017 as a result of an assault. Doctors were able to restore his sight and save the eye.

He was jailed on Wednesday this week for 30 days for calling for Saturday's unauthorised march to protest against the exclusion of several opposition candidates from a local election later this year.

While Navalny was behind bars, police rounded up more than 1,000 people in the Russian capital during Saturday's rally in one of the biggest crackdowns in recent years against the opposition, drawing international criticism.

A spokeswoman for the US embassy in Moscow, Andrea Kalan, wrote on Twitter on Sunday that a large number of detentions in Moscow and the "use of disproportionate police force undermine rights of citizens to participate in the democratic process."

Opposition activist detained

In a separate incident on Sunday, Russian activist Dmitry Gudkov, who was among the opposition candidates barred from running in local elections later this year, said he had been detained and taken to a Moscow police station.

The reason for Gudkov's detention was not immediately clear, his spokesman Alexei Obukhov told Reuters.

Russia's Interior Ministry did not respond to a request for comment on Navalny and Gudkov's detention.

Police on Sunday night detained about 10 people, including journalists, who had gathered in front of the hospital where Navalny was being treated.

Navalny, a lawyer and anti-corruption activist, has served several stints in jail in recent years for organising anti-government demonstrations.

The European Court of Human Rights last year ruled Russia's arrests and detention of Navalny in 2012 and 2014 were politically motivated and breached his human rights, a ruling Moscow called questionable.

Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny was hospitalised on Sunday after suffering an acute allergic reaction which one doctor said may have been the result of him being poisoned with an unknown chemical substance.

Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny was hospitalised on Sunday after suffering an acute allergic reaction which one doctor said may have been the result of him being poisoned with an unknown chemical substance. Navalny, 43, was rushed to hospital from jail where he is serving a 30-day sentence for violating tough protest laws, a day after police in Moscow detained more than 1,000 people for an illegal demonstration called for by Navalny. His spokeswoman Kira Yarmysh said Navalny had signs of an acute allergy with "severe swelling of the face and skin redness." A doctor at the hospital treating him told the Interfax news agency that Navalny had been diagnosed with hives and that he was feeling better. But one doctor who has treated him in the past and was able to speak briefly with him and look at him through the crack of a door on Sunday said she could not rule out that he had been poisoned. "We cannot rule out that toxic damage to the skin and mucous membranes by an unknown chemical substance was inflicted with the help of a 'third party'," Anastasia Vasilyeva, the doctor, wrote on Facebook. Vasilyeva, who said Navalny had a rash on his upper body, skin lesions, and discharge from his eye, called for samples of Navalny's bedsheets, skin and hair to be tested for chemicals. She said she found the fact that she had not been allowed to examine him properly suspicious. The Moscow hospital where Navalny's spokeswoman said he was being treated could not be reached for comment. Separately, Navalny's lawyer, Olga Mikhailova, wrote on Facebook on Sunday evening that doctors did not know what was wrong with her client, but that she deemed his symptoms strange given that he had never suffered from allergies in the past. Navalny suffered a serious chemical burn to his right eye in 2017 as a result of an assault. Doctors were able to restore his sight and save the eye. He was jailed on Wednesday this week for 30 days for calling for Saturday's unauthorised march to protest against the exclusion of several opposition candidates from a local election later this year. While Navalny was behind bars, police rounded up more than 1,000 people in the Russian capital during Saturday's rally in one of the biggest crackdowns in recent years against the opposition, drawing international criticism. A spokeswoman for the US embassy in Moscow, Andrea Kalan, wrote on Twitter on Sunday that a large number of detentions in Moscow and the "use of disproportionate police force undermine rights of citizens to participate in the democratic process." Opposition activist detained In a separate incident on Sunday, Russian activist Dmitry Gudkov, who was among the opposition candidates barred from running in local elections later this year, said he had been detained and taken to a Moscow police station. The reason for Gudkov's detention was not immediately clear, his spokesman Alexei Obukhov told Reuters. Russia's Interior Ministry did not respond to a request for comment on Navalny and Gudkov's detention. Police on Sunday night detained about 10 people, including journalists, who had gathered in front of the hospital where Navalny was being treated. Navalny, a lawyer and anti-corruption activist, has served several stints in jail in recent years for organising anti-government demonstrations. The European Court of Human Rights last year ruled Russia's arrests and detention of Navalny in 2012 and 2014 were politically motivated and breached his human rights, a ruling Moscow called questionable.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/bjps-bs-yediyurappa-takes-oath-as-karnataka-chief-minister-for-fourth-time-238660">Karnataka chief minister BS Yediyurappa</a> will move the confidence motion in the Vidhana Soudha on Monday after which he will also introduce the Finance Bill.

"Today in our Legislative Party meeting we have discussed in detail about tomorrow's programme in the Assembly. Tomorrow I will move the confidence motion in House. After that I will introduce Finance Bill as well," Yediyurappa briefed media persons after the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) Legislative Party meeting.

"I think both the Congress and the JDS are going to support us in this matter," Yediyurappa added.

The BJP's legislative party meeting took place late on Sunday evening at the hotel chaired, which was chaired chief minister BS Yediyurappa.

After the meeting concluded, the BJP announced its decision to keep its lawmakers at the hotel for the night.

Yediyurappa took oath as the chief minister of Karnataka on July 26 for the fourth time after &nbsp;Congress-JD(S) coalition government fell as they lost the trust vote in Karnataka Assembly.

Earlier, Assembly Speaker KR Ramesh <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/karnataka-assembly-speaker-kr-ramesh-kumar-disqualifies-14-rebels-congress-jds-mlas-238962">Kumar disqualified 14 rebels</a> Congress-JD(S) MLAs.

Ahead of the vote of confidence, Commissioner of Police Alok Kumar on Saturday issued a prohibitory order to impose Section 144 within a two-kilometre radius of the Vidhana Soudha from 6 am on July 29 to midnight of July 30.

Section 144 prohibits an assembly of more than four people in an area.

Karnataka chief minister BS Yediyurappa will move the confidence motion in the Vidhana Soudha on Monday after which he will also introduce the Finance Bill. "Today in our Legislative Party meeting we have discussed in detail about tomorrow's programme in the Assembly.

Karnataka chief minister BS Yediyurappa will move the confidence motion in the Vidhana Soudha on Monday after which he will also introduce the Finance Bill. "Today in our Legislative Party meeting we have discussed in detail about tomorrow's programme in the Assembly. Tomorrow I will move the confidence motion in House. After that I will introduce Finance Bill as well," Yediyurappa briefed media persons after the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) Legislative Party meeting. "I think both the Congress and the JDS are going to support us in this matter," Yediyurappa added. The BJP's legislative party meeting took place late on Sunday evening at the hotel chaired, which was chaired chief minister BS Yediyurappa. After the meeting concluded, the BJP announced its decision to keep its lawmakers at the hotel for the night. Yediyurappa took oath as the chief minister of Karnataka on July 26 for the fourth time after Congress-JD(S) coalition government fell as they lost the trust vote in Karnataka Assembly. Earlier, Assembly Speaker KR Ramesh Kumar disqualified 14 rebels Congress-JD(S) MLAs. Ahead of the vote of confidence, Commissioner of Police Alok Kumar on Saturday issued a prohibitory order to impose Section 144 within a two-kilometre radius of the Vidhana Soudha from 6 am on July 29 to midnight of July 30. Section 144 prohibits an assembly of more than four people in an area.

Confidence vote to take place today in Karnataka Assembly

Oil prices fell on Monday after Iran described emergency talks on a multi-party nuclear agreement with a group of signatories as "constructive", suggesting an easing of tensions in the Middle East.

Brent crude futures were up 23 cents, or 0.4%, at $63.23 a barrel by 0054 GMT. Prices rose 1.6% last week.

US&nbsp;West Texas Intermediate crude was down by 12 cents, or 0.2%, at $56.08 a barrel. WTI gained 1% last week.

An emergency meeting with parties to Iran's 2015 nuclear deal was constructive but there are unresolved issues and Tehran will continue to reduce its nuclear commitments if Europeans fail to salvage the pact, Iranian official Abbas Araqchi said on Sunday.

"The atmosphere was constructive. Discussions were good. I cannot say that we resolved everything, I can say there are lots of commitments," Araqchi, the senior Iranian nuclear negotiator, told reporters after the meeting in Vienna.

The meeting did not include the United States, which pulled out of the agreement in May 2018 and slapped sanctions back on Iranian oil exports.

Still, tensions remain high around the Strait of Hormuz, the world's most important oil passageway, as Iran refused to release a British-flagged tanker it seized but granted India consular access to 18 Indian crew members.

Denmark welcomed the British government's proposal for a European-led naval mission to ensure safe shipping through the strait.

The United States is also working on a multinational maritime security initiative in the Gulf.

Traders and investors are also focussed this week on meetings of major central banks including the US&nbsp;Federal Reserve, which is expected to lower interest rates.

US&nbsp;economic growth slowed less than expected in the second quarter with a boom in consumer spending, strengthening the outlook for oil consumption.

Growth outside the United States is slowing faster due partly to the impact of the US-China trade war. Senior US&nbsp;and Chinese negotiators are meeting this week for the first time since trade talks broke down in May.

A positive outcome may boost crude prices, analysts said.

Oil prices fell on Monday after Iran described emergency talks on a multi-party nuclear agreement with a group of signatories as "constructive", suggesting an easing of tensions in the Middle East.

Oil prices fell on Monday after Iran described emergency talks on a multi-party nuclear agreement with a group of signatories as "constructive", suggesting an easing of tensions in the Middle East. Brent crude futures were up 23 cents, or 0.4%, at $63.23 a barrel by 0054 GMT. Prices rose 1.6% last week. US West Texas Intermediate crude was down by 12 cents, or 0.2%, at $56.08 a barrel. WTI gained 1% last week. An emergency meeting with parties to Iran's 2015 nuclear deal was constructive but there are unresolved issues and Tehran will continue to reduce its nuclear commitments if Europeans fail to salvage the pact, Iranian official Abbas Araqchi said on Sunday. "The atmosphere was constructive. Discussions were good. I cannot say that we resolved everything, I can say there are lots of commitments," Araqchi, the senior Iranian nuclear negotiator, told reporters after the meeting in Vienna. The meeting did not include the United States, which pulled out of the agreement in May 2018 and slapped sanctions back on Iranian oil exports. Still, tensions remain high around the Strait of Hormuz, the world's most important oil passageway, as Iran refused to release a British-flagged tanker it seized but granted India consular access to 18 Indian crew members. Denmark welcomed the British government's proposal for a European-led naval mission to ensure safe shipping through the strait. The United States is also working on a multinational maritime security initiative in the Gulf. Traders and investors are also focussed this week on meetings of major central banks including the US Federal Reserve, which is expected to lower interest rates. US economic growth slowed less than expected in the second quarter with a boom in consumer spending, strengthening the outlook for oil consumption. Growth outside the United States is slowing faster due partly to the impact of the US-China trade war. Senior US and Chinese negotiators are meeting this week for the first time since trade talks broke down in May. A positive outcome may boost crude prices, analysts said.

Oil falls after 'constructive' talks on Iran's nuclear deal

Asian shares drifted lower on Monday as markets anxiously counted down to a likely cut in US&nbsp;interest rates this week with much riding on whether or not the Federal Reserve signals yet more are in the pipeline.

US&nbsp;and Chinese trade negotiators also meet in Shanghai this week for their first in-person talks since a G20 truce last month, but expectations are low for a breakthrough.

Data on the weekend showed profits earned by China's industrial firms contracted in June, fuelling concerns that the bruising trade war will drag on economic growth.

"We remain cautiously optimistic that both sides can agree on a narrow agreement that addresses important trade-related issues, such as US&nbsp;demands to increase exports," said analysts at Barclays in a note.

"That said, we are sceptical about the prospects of a broader agreement that includes the more challenging security-related issues."

MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan eased 0.4% in slow trade. Japan's Nikkei dipped 0.5% and Shanghai blue chips 0.2%.

E-Mini futures for the S&amp;P 500 lost 0.1%.

Interest rate futures are fully priced for a quarter-point rate cut from the Fed on Wednesday, with only a small chance of a half-point move.

More important will be what the central bank flags for the future, given the market implies 100 basis points of easing over the next year or so.

"The messaging will be key and will help markets determine whether the rate cut is just an "insurance cut", or the Fed is embarking on a full easing cycle as the market currently prices in," said Tapas Strickland, director of economics at NAB.

He noted the solid reading on second-quarter US&nbsp;economic growth out last week would support those at the Fed arguing for just one or two cuts.

"The US&nbsp;economy remains the least dirty t-shirt in the global laundry basket. The dollar was stronger across the board in response," said Strickland.

The dollar hit a two-month peak on a basket of currencies at 98.010, and was last trading at 97.921.

The euro stood at $1.1133 on Monday, just above last week's two-year trough around $1.1102, while the dollar edged back to 108.48 yen.

The dollar had got a helping hand from White House economic adviser Larry Kudlow who on Friday said the Trump administration had "ruled out" intervening to push it lower.

Sterling was pinned near 27-month lows around $1.2375 amid reports the government of Prime Minister Boris Johnson was preparing the ground for a "no-deal" Brexit.

Spot gold was 0.3% firmer at $1,422.55 per ounce, supported by low bond yields globally.

Oil prices drifted down in early trade pressured by the usual concerns about oversupply and slowing world demand.

Brent crude futures eased 23 cents to $63.23, while US&nbsp;crude lost 8 cents to $56.12 a barrel.

Asian shares drifted lower on Monday as markets anxiously counted down to a likely cut in US interest rates this week with much riding on whether or not the Federal Reserve signals yet more are in the pipeline.

Asian shares drifted lower on Monday as markets anxiously counted down to a likely cut in US interest rates this week with much riding on whether or not the Federal Reserve signals yet more are in the pipeline. US and Chinese trade negotiators also meet in Shanghai this week for their first in-person talks since a G20 truce last month, but expectations are low for a breakthrough. Data on the weekend showed profits earned by China's industrial firms contracted in June, fuelling concerns that the bruising trade war will drag on economic growth. "We remain cautiously optimistic that both sides can agree on a narrow agreement that addresses important trade-related issues, such as US demands to increase exports," said analysts at Barclays in a note. "That said, we are sceptical about the prospects of a broader agreement that includes the more challenging security-related issues." MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan eased 0.4% in slow trade. Japan's Nikkei dipped 0.5% and Shanghai blue chips 0.2%. E-Mini futures for the S&P 500 lost 0.1%. Interest rate futures are fully priced for a quarter-point rate cut from the Fed on Wednesday, with only a small chance of a half-point move. More important will be what the central bank flags for the future, given the market implies 100 basis points of easing over the next year or so. "The messaging will be key and will help markets determine whether the rate cut is just an "insurance cut", or the Fed is embarking on a full easing cycle as the market currently prices in," said Tapas Strickland, director of economics at NAB. He noted the solid reading on second-quarter US economic growth out last week would support those at the Fed arguing for just one or two cuts. "The US economy remains the least dirty t-shirt in the global laundry basket. The dollar was stronger across the board in response," said Strickland. The dollar hit a two-month peak on a basket of currencies at 98.010, and was last trading at 97.921. The euro stood at $1.1133 on Monday, just above last week's two-year trough around $1.1102, while the dollar edged back to 108.48 yen. The dollar had got a helping hand from White House economic adviser Larry Kudlow who on Friday said the Trump administration had "ruled out" intervening to push it lower. Sterling was pinned near 27-month lows around $1.2375 amid reports the government of Prime Minister Boris Johnson was preparing the ground for a "no-deal" Brexit. Spot gold was 0.3% firmer at $1,422.55 per ounce, supported by low bond yields globally. Oil prices drifted down in early trade pressured by the usual concerns about oversupply and slowing world demand. Brent crude futures eased 23 cents to $63.23, while US crude lost 8 cents to $56.12 a barrel.

Asian shares drift into trade talks, Fed test

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