Iraq hands over 188 Turkish children of suspected IS members
Iraq has handed over 188 Turkish children of suspected Islamic State members to Turkey in the presence of government officials from both countries and UNICEF, a judiciary spokesman said on Wednesday.
Nigeria’s President Buhari sworn in for second term
Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari was sworn in on Wednesday for a second term at the helm a country struggling with a sluggish economy and a decade-long Islamist insurgency.
Pakistan extends airspace closure on Indian border to June 14
Pakistani airspace on its eastern border with India will remain closed until June 14, a civil aviation official said on Wednesday, the latest extension months after a standoff between the arch rivals.
Iran’s Rouhani suggests U.S. talks possible if sanctions lifted, commitments met
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani signaled on Wednesday that talks with the United States might be possible if Washington lifted sanctions and met its commitments under a nuclear deal, state television said.
Netanyahu hours away from deadline for forming coalition government
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had until late Wednesday to form a new ruling coalition with a recalcitrant ally or face the possible end of a decade of combative leadership of Israel.
Bolton says Iranian naval mines likely used in UAE tankers attacks
U.S. National Security Adviser John Bolton said on Wednesday that naval mines “almost certainly from Iran” were used to attack oil tankers off the coast of the United Arab Emirates this month and warned Tehran against new operations.
Italy’s 5-Star chief seeks confidence vote from supporters after EU election flop
The leader of Italy’s 5-Star Movement, Luigi Di Maio, said on Wednesday he will seek a confidence vote from party supporters after a bruising defeat in European elections.
In rare move, Cambodia Appeal Court acquits union leaders of instigating anti-government protests
A Cambodian court has acquitted six prominent union leaders who had been convicted of instigating violent anti-government protests, amid threats from the European Union to suspend the Southeast Asian country’s duty-free trading access.
UK PM candidate Hancock says future relationship with EU should be changed
Matt Hancock, one of the Conservative candidates vying for Prime Minister Theresa May’s job, said that he would renegotiate the future relationship with the European Union and would explore the possibility of changing the withdrawal agreement.
Indian finance minister Jaitley asks not to join new Modi government, citing health reasons
Arun Jaitley, India’s finance minister, has asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi not to give him a ministerial position in the new government, citing health issues.
