Poland may reshuffle cabinet before EU vote: PM’s office
Poland’s ruling Law and Justice party (PiS) may hold a government reshuffle in the run-up to European Union elections in May, the head of the prime minister’s office said on Tuesday.
EU’s Barnier: no-deal Brexit more likely by the day, three options left
Britain has become more likely in the recent days to crash out of the European Union without a divorce agreement, the bloc’s chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier said on Tuesday.
Duterte orders review of government contracts to ensure they’re fair to Filipinos
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte ordered a review of all government contracts with companies and other countries to ensure they are fair to Filipinos, his spokesman said on Tuesday.
Israeli troops kill Palestinian man in West Bank clashes: health ministry
A Palestinian man was shot dead by Israeli forces on Tuesday during clashes with troops in the occupied West Bank, Palestinian health officials said.
WhatsApp launches India tip line to curb fake news during polls
WhatsApp said on Tuesday it has launched a tip line for Indians to submit rumours and uncertain information, in the latest step by the messaging service to combat false news in India during the national election.
May’s Brexit deal is where I hope we end up, British minister says
Prime Minister Theresa May’s Brexit deal remains by far the best option for Britain’s exit from the European Union, Education Secretary Damian Hinds said on Tuesday.
Turkish lira weakens after U.S. halts F-35 equipment delivery
The Turkish lira weakened more than 2 percent on Tuesday, briefly reaching 5.6125 against the dollar, after the United States halted delivery of equipment related to the F-35 fighter aircraft to Turkey.
Philippines’ Duterte orders review of all government contracts
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte ordered a review of all contracts entered into by the government with companies and other countries to ensure none puts the country at a disadvantage, his spokesman said on Tuesday.
Despite being exposed, fake news thrives on social media ahead of India polls
Two weeks after a suicide bombing in Kashmir in February killed 40 Indian policemen, a Facebook user called Avi Dandiya posted a live video in which he played a recording of a call purportedly involving India’s home minister, the president of the rulin…
Facebook, rights groups hit out at Singapore’s fake news bill
Singapore submitted wide-ranging fake news legislation in parliament on Monday, stoking fears from internet firms and human rights groups that it may give the government too much power and hinder freedom of speech.
