East Libyan forces carry out warning air strikes near oilfield: engineer
East Libyan forces carried out four warning air strikes near the El Feel oilfield – a field engineer told Reuters.
Pakistani journalist critical of government seized outside home
A Pakistani journalist under scrutiny for anti-government social media posts was beaten and seized outside his home on Saturday, his son said, in the latest sign of pressure on media.
Scores of Chadian rebels held after French air strikes
Scores of rebels are in army custody in northern Chad following air strikes this week to repel an incursion from Libya, Chad’s army and intelligence sources said on Saturday.
Algeria’s ruling FLN picks Bouteflika as presidential candidate
Algeria’s ruling party FLN has picked President Abdelaziz Bouteflika as its candidate for the April 18 presidential election, party leader Moad Bouchareb said on Saturday.
SDF will attack IS Syria enclave once civilians out: official
The U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) is poised to attack the last Islamic State (IS) enclave in its area of operations once civilians still inside have been evacuated, an SDF official said.
UK government scraps Seaborne Freight’s no-deal ferry contract
The British government has terminated a contract with Seaborne Freight to provide extra ferries in the event of a no-deal Brexit that would see Britain leave the European Union on March 29 without a transition period to minimize economic disruption.
Thai princess says #ILoveYou to fans after king opposes her PM candidacy
The Thai princess whose stunning announcement she was running for prime minister was quickly opposed by her brother, the king, thanked her supporters on Saturday, saying she wants Thailand to be “moving forward”, but she did not comment on her candidac…
China condemns Indian PM Modi’s visit to disputed region
China’s foreign ministry on Saturday condemned Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the disputed northeastern border state of Arunachal Pradesh, saying it “resolutely opposes” activities by Indian leaders in the region.
UK government cancels Seaborne Freight’s no-deal ferry contract
The British government has terminated a contract with Seaborne Freight to provide extra ferries in the event that the country leaves the European Union without a deal on March 29.
Thai princess says #ILoveYou to supporters after king opposes her PM candidacy
The Thai princess whose stunning announcement she was running for prime minister was quickly opposed by her brother, the king, thanked her supporters on Saturday, saying she wants Thailand to be “moving forward”, but she did not comment on her candidac…
