Scottish court rules that PM Johnson’s decision to suspend parliament is lawful
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s decision to suspend parliament later this month until mid-October is lawful, a Scottish court ruled on Wednesday.
Germany: Lack of British proposal to solve Irish border issue increases risk of no-deal Brexit
Germany sees an increased risk of a no-deal Brexit next month because Britain so far has failed to come up with a proposal for an alternative arrangement to solve the Irish border question, a government document showed on Wednesday.
Afghan government has concerns about U.S.-Taliban peace deal
The Afghan government has concerns about the draft peace agreement reached between U.S. and Taliban negotiators and wants further clarification, President Ashraf Ghani’s main spokesman said on Wednesday.
Indonesian rights lawyer named suspect after sharing posts on Papua
Indonesian police on Wednesday named a prominent human rights lawyer and activist a suspect in connection with Twitter posts about an incident that triggered unrest in Papua, prompting rights groups to condemn the police action.
Top Hungarian scientist appeals against overhaul of academic research
The president of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences (HAS) has appealed to the Constitutional Court to strike down a reform that strips his august institution of its research network, part of government plans to tighten state control over academic life.
Russia jails protester for three years for violence against police
A Russian court sentenced a protester to three years in jail on Wednesday after finding him guilty of using violence against a police officer at an opposition rally this summer.
Singapore poll could be months away as panel checks voting constituencies
Singapore’s prime minister, Lee Hsien Loong, has formed a panel to review electoral boundaries, his office said on Wednesday, in a strong signal that a general election could be just months away.
Stena Impero tanker owner says Iran to free seven of crew being held
The owner of the British-flagged tanker Stena Impero said on Wednesday Iran was set to free seven of the 23 crew members being held although they had yet to receive and official confirmation of the release date.
Hong Kong shares jump to one-month high, extradition bill withdrawn
Hong Kong’s main share index surged more than 4% on Wednesday, ahead of the government’s formal withdrawal of the proposed extradition bill that sparked three months of protests in the former British colony.
Factbox: In the eye of the Brexit maelstrom – what happens on Wednesday?
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s defeat in parliament on Tuesday leaves Brexit up in the air.
