Sri Lanka might execute drug traffickers caught dealing from prison
Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena said on Wednesday he might sign off on the execution of convicted drug traffickers still dealing from jail, as his country battles what officials say is a growing tide of drugs.
Afghan deported from Germany kills self on return home
One of 69 Afghans deported from Germany last week committed suicide on his return home, Berlin authorities said on Wednesday, prompting calls for Interior Minister Horst Seehofer to resign.
Israeli sirens sound over Golan frontier with Syria, Jordan: Israeli military
Israeli air defense sirens sounded on Wednesday on the Golan Heights frontier with Syria and the nearby Jordanian border, the Israeli military said.
Singapore says Hong Kong turned down 2016 request to arrest key figure in 1MDB case
Singapore on Wednesday said Hong Kong had turned down its request in 2016 to arrest Malaysian financier Low Taek Jho, who is wanted in connection with an alleged multi-billion-dollar graft scandal at Malaysian state fund 1MDB.
Iran Supreme Leader’s aide, in Moscow, hails ‘strategic’ ties with Russia
A top adviser to Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei hailed his country’s “strategic relationship” with Russia on Wednesday during a visit to Moscow, part of a diplomatic offensive by Tehran as it braces for renewed U.S. sanctions.
Ethiopia says re-opening roads to Eritrea’s Red Sea ports a priority
Landlocked Ethiopia wants to make the re-opening of two roads connecting it to two of Eritrea’s Red Sea ports a priority in the two nations’ reconciliation process, a government spokesman said on Wednesday.
EU Commission says existing financial contracts unlikely to be affected by Brexit
The European Commission’s vice president said on Wednesday existing financial contracts, such as derivatives or insurance, are unlikely to be affected by Britain’s decision to leave the European Union, quelling concerns raised by the Bank of England.
Thinner but fine: Thai boys bring global joy after rescue from flooded cave
The 12 boys and their soccer coach rescued from inside a flooded Thai cave lost an average of 2 kg (4.4 lb) during their 17-day ordeal but were generally in good condition and showed no signs of stress, a senior health official said on Wednesday.
Pogba dedicates France semi win to rescued Thai boys
France midfielder Paul Pogba dedicated his side’s World Cup 1-0 semi-final win over Belgium to the 12 Thai boys who were rescued from a flooded cave along with their coach on Tuesday.
France warns Britain that time running out on Brexit
Time is running dangerously low for Britain to reach an agreement on its post-Brexit relations with Europe, French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire said on Wednesday.
