Airline cabin crew member arrested in Australian drug bust
An employee of a Malaysian airline was among eight people arrested in Australia on charges of trafficking more than 14 kg (30 lb) of heroin, cocaine and methamphetamines, Australian authorities said on Wednesday.
Turkish prosecutor seeks extradition of NBA’s Kanter over Gulen links: Anadolu
Turkish prosecutors are seeking the extradition of New York Knicks center Enes Kanter over his links to the U.S.-based cleric accused of orchestrating a failed coup in 2016, state-owned Anadolu news agency said.
Malaysia affirms ban on Israelis at world para swimming champs
Malaysia has imposed a blanket ban on all Israelis participating in events hosted by the Southeast Asian nation, as the government maintains its decision to ban Israeli athletes from taking part in the World Para Swimming Championships in July.
German economy minister says substance of Brexit deal non-negotiable
The European Union stands united regarding the draft Brexit deal it has negotiated with the UK, German Economy Minister Peter Altmaier told public broadcaster ZDF on Wednesday.
Modi’s party wants expansionary economic policy ahead of India election
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ruling party is in favor of an expansionary economic policy and does not consider the government’s plan to keep the fiscal deficit to 3.3 percent of GDP as “sacrosanct”, a party spokesman told Reuters.
UK headed for Brexit delay and second referendum: Farage
Brexit campaigner Nigel Farage said on Wednesday he thought Britain was heading for a delay to its scheduled March 29 exit from the European Union and probably would hold a fresh referendum on the country’s membership of the EU.
Pompeo’s North Korean counterpart booked on flight to U.S.: Yonhap
Three North Korean officials, including the top envoy involved in talks with the United States, are booked on a flight to Washington, South Korean media reported on Wednesday, suggesting possible movement toward a second summit between U.S. President D…
EU and UK are nearing a ‘no deal’ Brexit neither want: Moscovici
The European Union and United Kingdom are getting close to a “no-deal” Brexit that neither party wants, in the wake of Prime Minister Theresa May’s parliament defeat, said EU economics commissioner Pierre Moscovici.
Zimbabwe’s Econet suspends internet services on government order: statement
Econet Wireless Zimbabwe, the country’s largest mobile operator, said on Wednesday its internet services had been cut off following an order from the government amid deadly protests in the country.
Brexit deal defeat makes ‘softer, later’ exit more likely: Goldman Sachs
A vote in Britain’s parliament on Tuesday crushing Prime Minister May’s deal to leave the European Union has made a softer, later Brexit, or even no Brexit at all, slightly more likely, Goldman Sachs said on Wednesday.
