Australian student ‘very happy’ in Tokyo after North Korea detention
An Australian student released after being mysteriously detained in North Korea said he was safe and well in Tokyo on Friday and intends returning to normal life, without commenting on what happened to him in Pyongyang.
‘Wolf of Wall Street’ producer charged with 1MDB money laundering in Malaysia
Malaysia on Friday charged one of the “Wolf of Wall Street” film producers, and stepson of former prime minister Najib Razak, with money laundering, alleging he misappropriated $248 million linked to state fund 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB).
Enforcer of Philippine drug war defends police killing of toddler
A former police general who oversaw the bloodiest years of the Philippines’ war on drugs shrugged off the killing by police of a 3-year-old girl in a sting operation, saying on Thursday the world was not perfect and “shit happens”.
Film producer stepson of Malaysian ex-PM charged with money laundering
Malaysia on Friday charged the Hollywood producer stepson of former prime minister Najib Razak with money laundering linked to state fund 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB).
Sudan military council, opposition reach power-sharing agreement
Sudan’s ruling military council and a coalition of opposition and protest groups reached an agreement to share power during a transition period leading to elections, setting off street celebrations by thousands of people.
Sudan military council, opposition reach power-sharing agreement: sources
Sudan’s ruling military council and a coalition of opposition and protest groups reached an agreement to share power during a transition period leading to elections, sources said on Friday.
Australian government warns released student not to return to North Korea
Australia’s government warned a student not to return to North Korea on Friday, a day after he was released from detention by Pyongyang under mysterious circumstances.
Islamic State claims June attack that killed four on patrol in Lebanon’s Tripoli
Islamic State claimed responsibility on Thursday for an attack that killed two police officers and two soldiers on patrol in patrol in Lebanon’s Tripoli last month, the group’s Al-Nabaa newspaper said.
‘Under siege’: Fear and defiance mark life for Pakistan’s minority Hazaras
High walls around the neighborhoods of Pakistan’s embattled Hazara community in the southwestern city of Quetta are designed to protect them from extremist militants, but also serve as a constant reminder of the threat they face.
Saudi-led coalition intercepts Houthi drone launched at Jizan airport
Saudi-led military coalition said on Thursday it had intercepted drones launched by Yemen’s Houthi group that was targeting Jizan airport, a statement on Saudi state media said.
