In fresh jab, acting NZ PM calls on Australia to change flag
New Zealand’s Acting Prime Minister Winston Peters has called on Australia to change its flag, accusing its neighbor of copying New Zealand’s own design – a jab at a time of testy relations between the normally close allies.
Japan won’t be sending election monitors to Cambodia
Japan said on Wednesday it will not be sending election monitors to Cambodia for a general election this weekend, although Tokyo – a major donor to the Southeast Asian nation – has sent such observers for numerous elections in the past.
Made in China: Trump re-election flags may get burned by his tariffs
The red, white and blue banners for U.S. President Donald Trump’s second-term campaign are ready to ship, emblazoned with the words “Keep America Great!”
Thai cave boys adopt saffron robes of Buddhist novices to honor dead rescuer
Eleven boys from a soccer team rescued from a flooded Thai cave in a drama that gripped global audiences were ordained as Buddhist novices on Wednesday in memory of a volunteer diver who died during their rescue.
EU top court spells out independence requirements for Polish judiciary
The European Union’s top court outlined on Wednesday the requirements for an independent and impartial judiciary system in Poland stressing it had to be shielded from external pressure and with clear rules on appointment and dismissal of judges.
Top cardinal demands Vatican get tough with bishops on sex abuse
A leading Roman Catholic cardinal and key adviser to Pope Francis called on Tuesday for the Vatican to “swiftly and decisively” adopt strict policies for cases of sexual abuse involving bishops and top clergy.
Ireland should not extradite if suspect won’t get fair trial in Poland: EU top court
Ireland should refuse to extradite a Polish national sought by a European arrest warrant if it concludes that the lack of independence of Polish courts would compromise the suspect’s right to a fair trial in Poland, the European Union’s top court ruled…
U.S. airlines change Taiwan reference on websites ahead of Chinese deadline
The three biggest U.S. airlines changed how they refer to self-ruled Taiwan on their websites to avoid Chinese penalties ahead of a Wednesday deadline – revisions Beijing described as “positive developments”.
Islamic State claims responsibility for Toronto shooting: AMAQ
Islamic state has claimed responsibility for a shooting in Toronto on Sunday that killed two people and wounded 13, the group’s AMAQ news agency said on Wednesday.
Death toll in southwest Syria attacks climbs to 50: al-Manar TV
The death toll in a series of attacks in Sweida province in southwest Syria on Wednesday has climbed to 50, said al-Manar TV, run by Damascus ally Hezbollah.
