Maldives court grants bail to ex-leader Gayoom after Yameen’s defeat
The Maldives High Court granted former president Maumoon Abdul Gayoom bail on Sunday, making him the latest jailed opponent of President Abdulla Yameen to win freedom since Yameen lost a re-election bid a week ago.
Main Iraqi Kurdish party says it may reject regional election result
One of the dominant Kurdish parties in northern Iraq said it might not recognize the results of Sunday’s parliamentary election and then appeared to backtrack, injecting uncertainty into a region demoralized by a failed independence bid.
Turnout in Macedonia’s name referendum unlikely to reach 50 percent threshold
Turnout in Macedonia’s referendum on whether to change the country’s name to resolve a dispute with Greece will be below the 50 percent threshold needed to make the vote valid, a ruling party official told Reuters on condition of anonymity.
Saudi-led coalition foils Houthi attack on Jizan port: SPA
A Saudi-led military coalition fighting against Yemen’s Houthi movement foiled an attack by two explosives-laden remote controlled boats deployed by the Houthis against Saudi Arabia’s Jizan port, Saudi state news agency SPA reported on Sunday.
As Brexit divisions widen, PM May challenges Brexit critics
Prime Minister Theresa May called on her party on Sunday to unite behind her plan to leave the European Union, making a direct appeal to critics by saying their desire for a free trade deal was at the heart of her Brexit proposals.
Parliament and EU will reject May’s Brexit plan: UK lawmaker Rees-Mogg
Leading Eurosceptic lawmaker Jacob Rees-Mogg on Sunday predicted that neither the British parliament or the European Union would accept Prime Minister Theresa May’s Brexit plan, and that leaving the bloc without an exit deal should hold no fear.
Saudi Crown Prince arrives in Kuwait for talks
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman arrived in Kuwait on Sunday, state media reported, amid expectation that he will discuss oil supplies and a Kuwaiti mediation effort to resolve Saudi Arabia’s conflict with Qatar.
Iran foreign minister blasts Trump officials over consulate closure
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif on Sunday denied that his country was responsible for increased threats against a U.S. consulate in the Iraqi city of Basra.
Prince William visits British troops in Kenya, trains with them
Prince William visited British troops in Kenya on Sunday, participating in a training exercise north of the capital Nairobi.
Eurosceptic UK lawmaker Patel says cannot accept PM’s Brexit plan
Eurosceptic lawmaker Priti Patel said on Sunday Britain should not accept Prime Minister Theresa May’s Brexit plan and, if necessary, be ready to leave the European Union without a deal.
