Offices of India’s Videocon, NuPower Renewables raided: CBI source
India’s federal investigating agency raided four locations owned by Videocon Industries and NuPower Renewables, a source from the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) said on Thursday.
Overflowing dam kills at least 30 in Indonesia
An overflowing dam has killed at least 30 people in Indonesia and forced thousands to flee their villages, authorities said on Thursday. Twenty-five people are missing.
Malaysian royals elect new king after surprise abdication
Members of Malaysia’s royal families on Thursday elected Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah as the new king, following the unexpected abdication of the previous monarch.
Nigerian Chibok girls’ champion Ezekwisili quits presidential race
The leading female candidate in Nigeria’s presidential election said on Thursday she had withdrawn from the race weeks ahead of the poll to help build a coalition to provide a viable alternative to the country’s two main parties.
France’s Le Maire: if UK wants Brexit delay, we have to understand what for
French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire said on Thursday that Britain had negotiated a fair Brexit deal with the European Union that should not be up for renegotiation.
South Africa withdraws corruption charges against Zuma’s son
South African prosecutors on Thursday provisionally withdrew corruption charges against Duduzane Zuma, the son of former president Jacob Zuma.
Guernsey police resumes search for missing footballer Emiliano Sala
Guernsey police on Thursday resumed the search for the plane carrying Premier League soccer player Emiliano Sala which disappeared over the English Channel.
Turkish foreign minister says Venezuela may face chaos
Turkey’s foreign minister joined President Tayyip Erdogan on Thursday in showing solidarity with Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro after the opposition leader declared himself interim president, saying that such a declaration may lead to chaos.
Turkey says it is time for international Khashoggi investigation
Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said on Thursday it is time for an international investigation to be launched into the killing of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, who was killed in the Saudi consulate in Istanbul.
Turkey says has capacity to create ‘safe zone’ in Syria alone
Turkey has the capacity to create a “safe zone” in Syria on its own but will not exclude the United States, Russia or others if they want to cooperate, Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said on Thursday.
