South Sudan’s warring parties agree deal on security arrangements: SUNA agency
South Sudan’s government and rebels have reached a deal on security arrangements during talks in Khartoum, Sudanese state news agency SUNA reported, as part of efforts to end nearly five years of civil war.
Swaziland or eSwatini? King’s new name faces legal challenge
A human rights activist in Swaziland is challenging King Mswati III’s decision to change the tiny southern African nation’s name to the Kingdom of eSwatini.
Syria government forces close to seizing Jordan border crossing: pro-Damascus commander
Government forces in south Syria are advancing along the frontier with Jordan and will soon reach a border crossing in rebel hands, a pro-Damascus commander said on Friday.
Catholic charity ‘looking into’ baby trafficking case in India
The Missionaries of Charity, a Roman Catholic order founded by Mother Teresa in India, said it was “carefully looking into” charges of baby trafficking leveled against a nun and a worker at one of its homes.
Iran says powers should fully compensate for U.S. sanctions to salvage nuclear deal
World powers should fully compensate Iran for U.S. sanctions to persuade Tehran to remain in a 2015 multinational nuclear deal, which President Donald Trump pulled out of in May.
Deaths in Thailand tourist boat accident rise to 27
The death toll from the sinking of a tourist boat off Thailand’s Phuket island rose to 27 on Friday as rescue efforts continued to locate 29 people still missing.
Germany says Iran package will not fully compensate for U.S. sanctions
Germany’s foreign minister said on Friday world powers would not be able to fully compensate for companies leaving Iran due to new U.S. sanctions, but warned Tehran that abandoning its nuclear deal would cause more harm to its economy.
Malaysia’s Najib sues three top officials involved in 1MDB corruption probe
Embattled former Malaysian prime minister Najib Razak has filed lawsuits against top investigators probing a multi-billion dollar scandal at state fund 1MDB, as he looks to clamp down on public criticism over his alleged role in the case.
Hundreds of thousands evacuated in Japan as ‘historic’ rain falls; four dead
Hundreds of thousands of people across a wide swathe of western and central Japan were evacuated from their homes on Friday as torrential rain flooded rivers and set off landslides, killing at least four people.
Russian flags raised on military convoy heading to Nasib crossing: witnesses
Armored vehicles and a tank with a Russian flag were seen heading towards the Nasib border crossing between Jordan and Syria, several witnesses near the crossing said on Friday.
