Bloomberg Prime Minister Theresa May’s office backtracked on a statement that a deal was reached with Northern Ireland’s Democratic Unionist Party, adding to a sense of chaos around her government after last week’s disastrous election, and eight days before Brexit talks begin. “The prime minister has tonight spoken with the DUP to discuss finalizing a confidence and supply deal when …

Bloomberg Russia and the US are ready to help resolve a diplomatic rift in the Middle East over Qatar’s alleged support for militants and ties to Iran, the Russian Foreign Ministry said on Sunday. Sergei Lavrov, the foreign minister, discussed Qatar with US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson in a phone call on Saturday. Both “stressed the need to resolve …

Bloomberg Philippine troops have enough resources but will need a bit of time to quash Islamic militants entrenched in the southern city of Marawi, the head of the army says. The remaining members of the Maute group, which is allied with the IS, are confined to four villages in the city and their possible exit points have been sealed, Eduardo …