South Korea’s Moon urges North, United States to move forward on ending nuclear program
South Korean President Moon Jae-in on Friday urged North Korea and the United States to move forward on a pact to end Pyongyang’s nuclear program, as a lack of firm steps by the North raised questions about its commitment to its pledge.
Air China incident linked to co-pilot smoking e-cigarette: state media
An emergency descent by an Air China aircraft after oxygen levels dropped in the cabin has been linked to a co-pilot who was smoking an e-cigarette during the flight, state media said on Friday, citing China’s aviation regulator.
Migration to Australia hits decade low, seen as boost for prime minister
The number of permanent migrants to Australia has hit a 10-year low, thanks to tougher scrutiny of claims, home minister Peter Dutton said on Friday, as the government tries to soothe angry conservative voters who threaten its re-election prospects.
Islamic State claims responsibility for Saudi checkpoint attack: IS newspaper
Islamic State has claimed responsibility for Sunday’s attack on a security checkpoint in Saudi Arabia, the group’s online publication said on Friday.
Ousted Pakistan PM flying home to face jail, authorities lock down Lahore city
Ousted Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and his daughter Maryam, both sentenced to lengthy jail terms in absentia, were flying back to Pakistan on Friday in a high-stakes gamble to galvanize their beleaguered party ahead of a July 25 election.
Blast in chemical plant in China kills 19, injures 12
An explosion at a chemical plant in China has killed 19 people and injured 12, the local government said on Friday, the latest deadly industrial incident in the world’s largest producer of chemicals.
Deadly fire at China chemical plant in Sichuan extinguished Thursday evening: CCTV
A deadly fire at a chemical plant in southwestern Sichuan province started on Thursday evening and was extinguished at 11.30 pm local time, state broadcaster China Central Television and a government statement said on Friday.
Chemicals factory blast injures 12 outside Cairo’s main airport
Egyptian firefighters battled flames that erupted after an explosion at a chemicals factory outside Cairo’s main airport on Thursday, with a dozen people reported injured in a blast an army spokesman said was caused by high temperatures.
China chemical plant blast kills 19, injures 12
An explosion at a chemical plant in China has killed 19 people and injured 12, authorities said on Friday, the latest deadly industrial incident in the world’s largest producer of chemicals.
DR Congo envoy: U.S. ties investment to open and fair general election
The United States has linked increased U.S. investment in the Democratic Republic of Congo to a transparent and fair general election in December, a special envoy for Congolese President Joseph Kabila said.
