German minister: Can’t accept hard border between Northern Ireland and Ireland
German Justice Minister Katarina Barley said on Monday it was crucial to ensure that Britain’s expected departure from the European Union did not create a hard border between Northern Ireland and Ireland.
Malaysia court postpones ex-PM Najib’s corruption trial pending appeal: lawyer
A Malaysian court on Monday postponed the corruption trial of former prime minister Najib Razak over charges related to a multibillion-dollar scandal at state fund 1MDB pending an appeal, his lawyer said.
Exclusive: Meth ‘disaster’ for region as seizures surge in Thailand
Seizures of high-purity crystal methamphetamine have surged more than tenfold in Thailand over the past two years, statistics show, a stark indicator of the growth in industrial-scale production of the stimulant in neighboring Myanmar.
Thailand to free refugee Bahraini footballer after extradition bid dropped
Thailand will free by the end of Monday a refugee Bahraini footballer with residency status in Australia who was arrested more than two months ago, a prosecutor in the case said, after Bahrain abandoned its bid to seek his extradition.
Rouhani: Iran to continue expanding military might, missile work – TV
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said on Monday that Iran was determined to expand its military power and ballistic missile program despite mounting pressure from hostile countries to curb Iran’s defensive work, state TV reported.
Italian regional vote puts League on top, 5-Star loses ground
A center-right candidate has won a regional vote in central Italy, with the ruling far-right League party surging ahead, while its coalition partner, the populist 5-Star Movement, lost ground, results showed on Monday.
UK needs an Irish backstop exit mechanism for Brexit deal: Boris Johnson
The United Kingdom needs to secure changes to Brexit deal’s Irish border backstop such as a time limit and an exit mechanism, former Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson said on Monday.
Thai election panel disqualifies Princess Ubolratana as PM candidate
Thailand’s Election Commission on Monday disqualified the sister of the king from running for prime minister on Monday, ending a stunning, short-lived candidacy for a populist party after King Maha Vajiralongkorn called the bid “inappropriate”.
‘It’s like Indira’s come back’: Sister of Indian opposition chief makes debut
Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, the popular sister of the head of India’s main opposition Congress party, made her political debut on Monday with a roadshow drawing thousands in the most populous state months before a general election due by May.
Facebook expanding fact-checking in India before election
Facebook Inc said on Monday it is expanding its fact-checking network in India ahead of the country’s general election due by May, taking another step to quell the spread of misinformation in its biggest market by users.
