WhatsApp to clamp down on ‘sinister’ messages in India: IT minister
India said Facebook-owned WhatsApp had pledged on Tuesday to develop tools that would combat fake messages, to help the country crack down on people whipping up public anger through mass message forwards on social media.
Malaysia’s national day parade to affect nearly 500 flights
Nearly 500 flights will be affected when Malaysia closes the airspace near its major international airport every morning for five days next week to prepare for independence day celebrations, the transport ministry said.
Accused former Nazi guard arrested, deported to Germany
A New York City man believed to be a former guard at a Nazi labor camp in Poland has been arrested and deported by U.S. immigration authorities, the White House said on Tuesday.
Eyeing U.S., Iran says to boost military might, unveils new fighter jet
Iran said on Tuesday it would boost its military might and also unveiled a new fighter jet amid increased tensions with the United States and with regional rivals over conflicts in the Middle East.
Malaysia’s Mahathir cancels China-backed rail, pipeline projects
Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad said on Tuesday that the Chinese-funded $20 billion East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project and a natural gas pipeline project in Sabah will be canceled for now, according to media reports.
Russia to sign military cooperation accord with Central Africa Republic: Ifax
Russia and the Central African Republic will sign an agreement on military cooperation on Tuesday, Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu was quoted by Interfax news agency as saying.
Australia’s opposition Labor sitting pretty as PM’s leadership appears doomed
Australia’s opposition Labor Party looks to be in the envious position of having to do little to ensure victory in the next election after Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull survived a damaging leadership challenge on Tuesday.
Exclusive: Iraq to ask U.S. for exemptions on some Iran sanctions
Iraq’s economy is so closely linked to Iran that Baghdad is going to ask Washington for permission to ignore some U.S. sanctions on its neighbor, Iraqi government and central bank officials said.
Greek Prime Minister heads to Ithaca at end of bailout journey
Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras headed to the Greek island of Ithaca on Tuesday in a gesture laden with classical symbolism as the country emerges from nine years of crisis and international financial bailouts.
Myanmar leader Suu Kyi says terrorism in Rakhine state a threat to region
Terrorism remains a threat in Myanmar’s Rakhine state and could have “grave consequences” for the region, the Southeast Asian country’s leader, Aung San Suu Kyi, said on Tuesday.
