U.N. urges Saudi coalition to ease famine, disease and shortage in Yemen
GENEVA (Reuters) – The top U.N. aid official in Yemen called on the Saudi-led coalition to open all Yemen’s sea ports urgently on Tuesday, saying it risked undoing the fight against cholera and hunger, with 7 million already in “famine-like conditions”…
At least six killed in Yemen suicide bombing claimed by Islamic State
ADEN (Reuters) – At least six people were killed on Tuesday when a suicide car bomb ripped through a base used by a local security force in Yemen’s southern port city of Aden, residents said, in an attack claimed by Islamic State.
Russia says U.S. providing cover for Islamic State in Syria
MOSCOW (Reuters) – The United States is providing de-facto cover for Islamic State units in Syria and only pretending to fight terrorism in the Middle East, the Russian Defence Ministry said on Tuesday.
Rights groups dismiss Myanmar army’s self-exoneration of atrocities
YANGON (Reuters) – Human rights groups poured scorn on Tuesday on a Myanmar military investigation into alleged atrocities against Rohingya Muslims, branding it a “whitewash” and calling for U.N. and independent investigators to be allowed into the cou…
Pakistan court issues arrest warrant for finance minister: media
ISLAMABAD (Reuters) – An anti-corruption court in Pakistan on Tuesday issued an arrest warrant for Finance Minister Ishaq Dar, media reported, after the veteran politician failed to turn up for several court hearings.
Iraq’s Kurdistan says to respect court decision banning secession
ERBIL, Iraq (Reuters) – Iraqi Kurdish authorities said on Tuesday they would accept a court decision prohibiting the region from seceding, signaling a new phase in efforts to restart stalled negotiations over its future.
Security tight at Kenya court ahead of hearing on election challenges
NAIROBI (Reuters) – Kenya’s Supreme Court prepared on Tuesday to review petitions challenging President Uhuru Kenyatta’s victory in last month’s presidential election, in what may be the last chance for legal scrutiny of the vote.
Tokyo governor quits as head of conservative opposition ‘Party of Hope’
TOKYO (Reuters) – The governor of the Japanese capital, Tokyo, whose opposition “Party of Hope” came a distant third to Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s ruling party in a general election last month, said on Tuesday she would quit as party co-leader.
Kuwait tells Aoun it supports Lebanese sovereignty
BEIRUT (Reuters) – Kuwait’s ambassador to Lebanon told President Michel Aoun the Gulf monarchy supports his efforts to overcome the “delicate situation” and stands by Lebanese sovereignty, Aoun said in a tweet on Tuesday.
Trump skips East Asia summit plenary, but says trip was a success
MANILA (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump skipped the plenary session of a summit of East and Southeast Asian leaders in Manila on Tuesday because of scheduling delays, but he said his marathon trip to the region had been a success.
