Kuwait says U.S. decision to remove missile systems is routine
Kuwait’s military said on Wednesday a U.S. decision to remove missile systems from some countries in the Middle East is an “internal and routine procedure”.
Malaysia’s former first lady questioned for more than 11 hours in 1MDB probe
Malaysian anti-graft investigators questioned Rosmah Mansor, the wife of former Prime Minister Najib Razak, for more than 11 hours on Wednesday over a corruption investigation at state fund 1MDB.
Eying EU, NATO, Macedonians set for referendum on changing state’s name
Fed up with Macedonia’s economic woes, Solomon Bicakcic will vote “yes” in a referendum on Sunday on whether to change the country’s name to qualify for European Union membership and – many hope – usher in prosperity.
At least 15 Tuaregs killed in Fulani attack on Mali village
At least 15 Tuaregs were killed when armed men from a rival ethnic group attacked their village in northern Mali, local authorities said on Wednesday.
India’s top court imposes curbs on biometric identity system
India’s Supreme Court on Wednesday upheld the validity of a controversial biometric identity system, but flagged privacy concerns and reined in a government push to make it mandatory for everything from banking to telecom services.
Pompeo says Trump-Kim summit more likely after October: CBS
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Wednesday he was working to set up the next summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, but any meeting will likely be after October.
Pope asks China to show ‘trust, courage and farsightedness’ in new relationship
Pope Francis urged China’s leaders on Wednesday to move ahead with “trust, courage and farsightedness” after Beijing and the Vatican struck a landmark agreement on the appointment of bishops.
Germany says it hopes Saudi ambassador will soon return to Berlin
The German government hopes that the Saudi ambassador will return to Berlin soon, a government spokesman said on Wednesday, after a prolonged diplomatic row prompted the kingdom to pull its ambassador from the German capital.
UK Labour Party’s Corbyn to say will vote against PM May’s Brexit deal as it stands
Britain’s opposition Labour Party will vote against a Brexit deal based on Prime Minister Theresa May’s so-called Chequers proposals as it stands and opposes leaving the bloc without a deal, leader Jeremy Corbyn will say on Wednesday.
At least 15 Tuaregs killed in tribal attack on Mali village
At least 15 Tuaregs were killed when armed men from a rival tribe attacked their village in northern Mali, local authorities said on Wednesday.
