U.N. chief calls for probe into Saudi-led coalition air strike in Yemen
U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres condemned a Saudi-led coalition air strike in Yemen that killed dozens of people on Thursday and called for “an independent and prompt investigation,” a spokesman said.
Israel, Hamas agree truce to end Gaza flare-up: Palestinian officials
Israel and Hamas, the Islamist group that rules the Gaza Strip, agreed on a truce on Thursday, two Palestinian officials said, an understanding that would end an escalation in fighting that has drawn mutual threats of war.
Factbox: U.S. companies with exposure to Russia
Although the United States and Russia have imposed economic sanctions on each other since 2014, several large U.S. corporations, including PepsiCo Inc and McDonald’s Corp , still count Russia as a growth market.
Ghana replaces sacked energy chief in reshuffle of huge cabinet
Ghana’s President Nana Akufo-Addo replaced his sacked energy minister on Thursday in a reshuffle that still maintained the West African country’s high number of ministers — 110 in total.
North Korea chides U.S. sanctions pressure on denuclearization process
North Korea on Thursday denounced U.S. calls for enforcing international sanctions despite its goodwill moves and said progress on denuclearization promises could not be expected if Washington followed an “outdated acting script.”
Germany softens ban on Nazi symbols in computer games
Computer games that feature symbols of unconstitutional organizations such as the swastika of Hitler’s Nazi party could be sold in Germany in future after the game classification body said on Thursday it was changing how it assessed them.
Venezuelan migrants throng Ecuador-Colombia border high up in Andes
Thousands of Venezuelans overwhelmed the Ecuadorean-Colombian border high in the Andean mountains on Thursday, as fears of border closings led to a sudden surge in migrants from the ravaged OPEC-member country.
Canada’s Ontario pledges $25 million, measures to fight rise in gun crime
Ontario on Thursday pledged $25 million for police and to keep suspects behind bars while they await trial on gun crimes charges, as the Canadian province grapples with rising shootings involving domestically obtained weapons.
Israel and Hamas agree on truce to end Gaza flare-up: Palestinian officials
Israel and Hamas, the Islamist group that rules the Gaza Strip, agreed on a truce on Thursday to end a flare-up in cross-border fighting, two Palestinian officials said.
Gaza situation ‘very concerning’: U.S. State Department
The United States is watching developments in Gaza closely and believes the situation is very concerning but said Israel has a right to defend itself, the State Department said on Thursday.
