After threats, EU lawmakers seek “protection” on Malta visit
European Union lawmakers have asked for “protection” when they visit Malta this week to probe accusations of high-level corruption on the island, citing death threats made against some members of…
Gunmen kill intelligence officer at Islamabad Shi’ite mosque
Gunmen on motorcycles have opened fire on worshippers at the entrance of a Shi’ite Muslim mosque in Pakistan’s capital Islamabad, killing an intelligence officer at the scene, police say. Three…
North Korea says new ICBM puts US mainland within range of nuclear weapons
North Korea says it has successfully tested a powerful new intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) that splashed into the sea near Japan and put the entire US mainland within range of…
Beijing warns Taipei against hyping up China’s jailing of Taiwanese activist
China says that any attempt to hype up its decision to jail a Taiwanese rights activist for subversion will be futile after Taiwan’s ruling political party labelled the result “unacceptable”.…
Same-sex marriage bill clears Australia’s Senate
Australia‘s upper house Senate has passed a measure to legalise same-sex marriage, perhaps as soon as next week, after lawmakers dismissed a conservative push to allow religious objectors to refuse…
Zimbabwe’s Mnangagwa opens amnesty window for return of stolen funds
Zimbabwe’s new president, Emmerson Mnangagwa, has announced a three-month amnesty window for the return of public funds illegally stashed abroad by individuals and companies. Upon the expiry of the amnesty…
Kenya president sworn-in, rival Odinga promises own inauguration
Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta has been sworn in for a second term, shortly before riot police teargassed the convoy of opposition leader Raila Odinga who told supporters he would be…
Siemens, Trimble, Moody’s breached by Chinese hackers, US charges
US prosecutors have charged three Chinese nationals affiliated with a cybersecurity company in China with hacking into Siemens AG, Trimble Inc and Moody’s Analytics to steal business secrets. An indictment…
Indonesia extends Bali airport closure due to Agung eruption
Indonesia’s transportation ministry says it will extend the closure of Bali’s I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport for a further 24 hours because of ash from the eruption of the…
Japan detects radio signals pointing to possible N.Korea missile test: source
Japan has detected radio signals suggesting North Korea may be preparing for another ballistic missile launch, although such signals are not unusual and satellite images did not show fresh activity,…
