Activists in Hong Kong make pitch to extradition protesters: register to vote
Campaigners in Hong Kong have registered thousands of new voters during mass protests against controversial extradition law reform, pouncing on an opportunity to bolster the democratic opposition’s prospects in upcoming elections.
Poland’s lowering of retirement age for judges breaks EU laws: EU court adviser
Poland’s new rules that lower the retirement age for judges, introduced in 2017, break European Union law, an advocate general for the EU’s top court said in an opinion on Thursday in a blow to Poland’s euro-skeptic government.
Saudi-led coalition: Houthi projectile lands near Saudi desalination plant
The Saudi-led coalition in Yemen said on Thursday a projectile launched by Yemen’s Iranian-aligned Houthi forces had landed on Wednesday night near a Saudi desalination plant in Shuqaiq, causing no casualties or damage.
Taliban delegation holds talks in China as part of peace push
China recently played host to a Taliban delegation as part of efforts to promote peace and reconciliation in Afghanistan, China’s foreign ministry said on Thursday.
Turkey’s Erdogan says believes U.N. will look into death of Egypt’s Mursi
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Thursday he believed the United Nations will look into the death of former Egyptian President Mohamed Mursi and hold those responsible accountable.
South Sudan lawmakers storm out of budget presentation in parliament
South Sudan lawmakers stormed out of a budget presentation for the 2019/20 financial year by the finance minister on Thursday, citing frustrations over non-payment of salaries of civil servants and soldiers, a Reuters witness said.
France has no plans to legalize cannabis for recreational use: minister
France will not legalize the recreational use of cannabis but could consider authorizing its medical use, Transport Minister Elisabeth Borne said on Thursday.
Malaysia’s Mahathir says Russia being made a scapegoat for downing of MH17
Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad said on Thursday Russia is being made a scapegoat for the downing of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 and questioned the objectivity of the investigations into the 2014 disaster.
Iran shoots down U.S. military drone in Gulf region
Iran on Thursday shot down a U.S. military drone that it said was flying over one of its southern provinces on the Gulf, increasing fears of military conflict as Washington seeks to isolate Tehran over its nuclear and regional activities.
Iran’s IRGC says downing of U.S. drone carried a message to Washington: TV
Iran’s elite Revolutionary Guards warned on Thursday against any aggression against Tehran, state TV reported, saying that the downing of a U.S. drone carried a “clear message” to Iran’s arch enemy, the United States.
