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Maldives appoints new vice president, sacks incumbent Ahmed Adheeb The Maldives on Wednesday appointed its young Tourism Minister Ahmed Adheeb as the vice president of the country a day after removing incumbent Mohamed Jameel from office - in the first such instance in the Indian Ocean island country.   http://bit.ly/1KoaHFO http://www.uitvconnect.com/newspaper/maldives-appoints-new-vice-president-sacks-incumbent  
Singapore freezes bank accounts linked to Malaysia PM graft probe Najib Razak Police in Singapore on Wednesday have frozen two bank accounts as part of an investigation into alleged graft involving Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak and development firm 1Malaysia Development Berhad.  http://bit.ly/1OBusbC http://www.uitvconnect.com/newspaper/singapore-freezes-bank-accounts-linked-malaysia-pm-graft-probe  
Leg-spinner Mishra recalled to Indian Test squad Amit Mishra Seasoned leg-spinner Amit Mishra on Thursday was recalled to the Indian cricket team for the three-Test away series against Sri Lanka next month.  http://bit.ly/1fqLf54 http://www.uitvconnect.com/newspaper/leg-spinner-mishra-recalled-indian-test-squad  
Twitter back online in Turkey after temporary blockade Twitter Twitter went back online in Turkey after a court in the southern province of Sanliurfa decided to lift the temporary blockade put to prevent dissemination of any image from Monday's suicide attack in Suruc.   http://bit.ly/1JC3MTZ http://www.uitvconnect.com/newspaper/twitter-back-online-turkey-after-temporary-blockade-0  
Mariah Carey's shoe closet her 'favourite room' Mariah Carey Singer Mariah Carey has shared an image of her huge shoe collection on the digital platform, and says it's her "favourite room in the house".   http://bit.ly/1VDCupg http://www.uitvconnect.com/newspaper/mariah-careys-shoe-closet-her-favourite-room  
Obama discusses security partnership with Afghan leaders Barack Obama US President Barack Obama discussed with Afghan leaders ways to deepen security partnership between the two countries, the White House said late Wednesday.   http://bit.ly/1OBtw7f http://www.uitvconnect.com/newspaper/obama-discusses-security-partnership-afghan-leaders  
Foldable and waterproof Google Glass soon  Google Glass If you still have a dream to own the eye-wearable device Google Glass, wait for its smarter version that is foldable and more durable, media reported.   http://bit.ly/1RSPJDi http://www.uitvconnect.com/newspaper/foldable-and-waterproof-google-glass-soon