Indonesia arrests 34, blocks internet in Papua to curb protests
Indonesia has arrested 34 people and cut internet access in its easternmost region of Papua to rein in violence after protesters torched buildings, a market and a prison over mistreatment of students and perceived ethnic discrimination.
Israel eases rules on cyber weapons exports despite criticism
Israel is easing export rules on offensive cyber weapons, despite accusations by human rights and privacy groups that its technologies are used by some governments to spy on political foes and crush dissent.
President of Somali state of Jubbaland re-elected in divisive vote
The president of Somalia’s southern Jubbaland state, a region still partly held by al Shabaab, won a fresh term in office on Thursday, the parliamentary speaker said, amid heightened strains between the federal government and regional officials.
French financial prosecutor drops probe into top Macron official Kohler
The office of France’s financial prosecutor on Thursday dropped a probe into Alexis Kohler, President Emmanuel Macron’s top official at the Elysee palace, saying it found no evidence of wrongdoing in an investigation into conflict of interest.
Iran is prepared to work on French nuclear deal proposals: foreign minister
Iran is prepared to work on French proposals to salvage the international nuclear deal that Tehran signed with world powers in 2015, Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said on Thursday.
Indonesia picks East Kalimantan province for new capital: media
Indonesia will build a new capital in the province of East Kalimantan on Borneo island, media cited land planning minister Sofyan Djalil as saying on Thursday.
Swedish police arrest two more suspects in Copenhagen blast investigation
Two more suspects have been arrested in Sweden on suspicion of involvement in an explosion outside the Danish Tax Agency in Copenhagen earlier this month, Sweden’s prosecution authority said on Thursday.
Syrian forces fire on Turkish observation post: officials
Syrian government forces opened fire on a Turkish observation post in northwest Syria, two Turkish officials told Reuters on Thursday, but there were no Turkish casualties.
Italy’s president wants quick deal on forging new government
Italy’s head of state wants political parties to reach a deal to form a new coalition government in the next few days if they want to avoid snap elections, a source familiar with the matter said on Thursday.
Italy’s PD leader says party will try to form government after talks with President
Italy’s Democratic Party (PD) will try to form a new government after the collapse of the coalition made up of the 5 Star Movement and the League, PD leader Nicola Zingaretti said on Thursday.
